STAAR Reading

Haden and Benjamin Edwards rebelled against the Mexican government and established the short-lived

• Republic of Texas

• California Republic

• New Mexico Territory

• Republic of Fredonia

In what year did the Texans win their independence from the country of Mexico and elect their 1st President of Texas?

• 1821

• 1836

• 1845

• 1861

What event of the Texas Revolution did Mexican General Jose Urrea describe?

• The Battle of the Alamo

• The Turtle Bayou Resolutions

• The Goliad Massacre

• The Siege of Bejar

Which effect correctly replaces the question mark in the diagram?

• Texans declared independence from Mexico

• Texans supported Santa Anna’s government

• Texans agreed to be annexed by the United States

• Texans voted to remain loyal to Mexico.

What is the primary purpose of the STAAR Reading test in Social Studies?

• To assess mathematical skills

• To evaluate reading comprehension and analysis

• To test scientific knowledge

• To measure physical fitness

Which historical document is often analyzed in STAAR Reading Social Studies questions?

• The Magna Carta

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Code of Hammurabi

• The Treaty of Versailles

What skill is primarily tested in STAAR Reading Social Studies questions?

• Mathematical problem-solving

• Scientific experimentation

• Reading comprehension and critical thinking

• Artistic creativity

Which of the following is a common theme in STAAR Reading Social Studies passages?

• Fictional stories

• Historical events

• Scientific theories

• Mathematical equations

In STAAR Reading Social Studies, what type of questions are typically asked about historical texts?

• Questions about the author's life

• Questions about the text's historical context

• Questions about mathematical calculations

• Questions about scientific experiments

Which reading strategy is most useful for STAAR Reading Social Studies passages?

• Skimming for main ideas

• Memorizing dates

• Ignoring context

• Focusing on fictional elements