2023 SS STAAR RELEASE

This list provides reasons for the establishment of European colonies in the New World. Which European country was motivated to colonize the New World for these reasons?

• England

• France

• Germany

• Spain

Which reason correctly replaces the question mark in this list?

• Influence of John Locke and other Enlightenment philosophers

• Ideas of John Smith and other English soldiers

• Need to establish trading forts

• interest in growing cash crops

Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the sentences to complete BOX 1. The First Great Awakening of the 1730s and 1740s focused on the ________ movement contributed to the spread of ________ throughout the colonies.​ (a)  

• Experience of Individuals
• Political
• Economic

Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the sentences to complete BOX 2​ (a)   . The First Great Awakening of the 1730s and 1740s focused on the ________ movement contributed to the spread of ________ throughout the colonies.​

• Political
• Economic
• democratic feelings

This map shows an eastern section of North America during the early 1600s. Which numbered arrow represents the area where the Pilgrims landed in 1620?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

This map shows the population distribution of the United States in 1790. Which statement explains how physical geography affected the population distribution of the United States in 1790?

• The southern states offered fertile farmland, allowing for the development of larger cities.

• The Proclamation Line of 1763 prevented settlers from moving away from the East Coast.

• The Appalachian Mountains served as a barrier that slowed westward expansion.

• The Rocky Mountains posed risks to explorers, leading most people to remain in the East.

Based on the excerpt, how did the Great Compromise help create this governmental structure?

• By settling the issues over voting rights in the North

• By settling the issues between Federalists and Anti-Federalists

• By settling the issues over taxation

• By settling the issues between large and small states

Which weaknesses are associated with the Articles of Confederation? Select TWO correct answers.

• All states had to approve amendments.

• The one-house legislature was based on population.

• The central government held too much power.

• States coined their own money.

• Slavery was banned in the Northwest Territory.

He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good. —Declaration of Independence Which statement shows how this grievance was addressed in the U.S. Constitution?

• Congress may override a presidential veto.

• Congress may ratify amendments.

• The House of Representatives introduces tax bills.

• The Senate may vote to turn down treaties.

Which powers given by the U.S. Constitution are correctly matched with each branch of government? Select THREE correct answers.

• Judicial Branch: Enforces the laws and commands armed forces

• Judicial Branch: Interprets the laws and declares laws unconstitutional

• Executive Branch: Enforces the laws and commands armed forces

• Legislative Branch: Interprets the laws and declares laws unconstitutional

• Executive Branch: Declares wars and makes the laws