WorksheetsTexes 7-12 social studies review
Total questions: 112
Worksheet time: 4hrs 44mins
The Homestead Act of 1862 refers to which of the following?
an act ensuring government-approved home ownership
an act passed by Congress accelerating the process to admit the state of California to the Union
an act proclaiming American sovereignty over the Western Hemisphere
an act offering inexpensive or free land to settlers in the West
Which of the following correctly identifies the body of water that serves as the border between Texas and Mexico?
Rio Grande
Gulf Of mexico
Red River
Nueces River
Which of the following rights did British colonists in the United States advocate for in the 1770s?
a more competitive exchange rate for the United States dollar
an increase in shipping vessels bringing raw materials from the West Indies
political representation in the British parliament
lower tariffs on goods imported to Britain
Which of the following pieces of legislation led to the Trail of Tears?
the Indian Relocation Act of 1956
the Environmental Protection Act of 1990
the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
the Indian Removal Act of 1830
Augustus achieved fame by leading the creation of which of the following?
the Roman Empire
the Roman Senate
Greek Democracy
the Spartan military
The United States refused to join the League of Nations for which of the following reasons?
American public opinion had turned in favor of isolationism.
It did not allow the United States to promote democratic government.
The League of Nations would have required significant economic investment.
It required America to supply a large military force for global security.
The United States refused to join the League of Nations for which of the following reasons?
American public opinion had turned in favor of isolationism.
It did not allow the United States to promote democratic government.
The League of Nations would have required significant economic investment.
t required America to supply a large military force for global security.
An Excerpt from "A Declaration of the Sentiments of the People of Hartford Regarding the Measures of the Abolitionists"
And furthermore, we believe, and declare, that the conduct of the Abolitionists, in distributing their incendiary publications—not discussing the subject of slavery, but addressed only to the passions of a degraded and servile population—in the slave holding States, in violation of their laws and in contravention of the spirit of the constitution of the United States, which guarantees to each State the exclusive regulation of all local interests, including that of master and slave, is wholly unjustifiable—a contempt of public opinion, a flagrant outrage against the society which affords them protection, and a high offense against the principles of morality, because their whole conduct is predicated on a total recklessness of consequences, which can only proceed from depravity of heart or desperate infatuation.
With these views of the subject, we declare our solemn conviction, that it is the duty of all good citizens, by word, deed and example, to condemn and discountenance the violent measures of the Abolitionists, and to use all reasonable and peaceable means, consistent with their own rights, to put an end to them; to restore quiet to the public mind, and harmony and confidence among the people of every section of our happy confederacy.
HARTFORD, OCTOBER, 1835.
Which of the following was the main purpose for writing this this document?
to link this document to past legal documents in order to show its worth
to encourage everyone to use their duties as citizens to condemn the work of the Abolitionists
to remind Americans of their many freedoms
to discourage anyone from handing out publications on major issues
European imperial expansion in Africa during the 19th Century was motivated by all of the following except:
a desire to spread democratic political ideas.
a need for natural resources.
a drive for great global political influence.
ideas of the superiority of Western society.
The Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC (FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION) dealt primarily with which of the following issues?
checks and balances
campaign finance
veto power
gerrymandering
Beginning with which of the following conflicts did America begin to take a leading role in helping propagate democratic regimes across the globe?
Korean War
Vietnam War
World War II
Operation Desert Storm
The Allied victory of World War II led to which of the following?
direct democratic government in Japan
American occupation of Western Europe
communist government in Eastern Germany
the division of Italy amongst all Allied powers
Government implies the power of making laws. It is essential to the idea of a law, that it be attended with a sanction; or, in other words, a penalty or punishment for disobedience. If there be no penalty annexed to disobedience, the resolutions or commands which pretend to be laws will, in fact, amount to nothing more than advice or recommendation. - The Federalist Papers: No. 15, Hamilton
The authors of the Federalists papers favored which of the following in organizing a government?
A strong central government over a union of states
Reinstitution of the monarchy
Full sovereignty for each state as an individual nation
A system of direct representative democracy
Government implies the power of making laws. It is essential to the idea of a law, that it be attended with a sanction; or, in other words, a penalty or punishment for disobedience. If there be no penalty annexed to disobedience, the resolutions or commands which pretend to be laws will, in fact, amount to nothing more than advice or recommendation. - The Federalist Papers: No. 15, Hamilton
The quote references which of the following criticisms of the Articles of Confederation?
Their inability to protect individual rights
The Articles' inadequate provision for establishing treaties with other nations
Powerless of the central government to enforce its laws
Lack of a system by which to collect taxes
Which of the following was not a major consequence of Spanish exploration in the New World?
discovery of previously unknown seafaring technology in use by the Native Americans
introduction of previously unknown spices, commodities, and natural resources to European ports
introduction of new diseases such as smallpox, to which Native Americans had little to no resistance
renewed debate and discussion in Spain over concepts of universal freedoms and human rights
The Umayyad Caliphate ruled large areas of western Europe during the 8th century, which led to the establishment of which religious faith?
JUDAISM
ISLAM
BUDDHISM
CHRISTIANITY
Which of the following correctly identifies the Black cavalry regiments who fought in the Indian Wars of the mid 19th century?
The Buffalo Soldiers
The Freedom Riders
The Alamo Fighters
The NAACP
James L. Farmer Jr. is most associated with which of the following 20th century causes?
Civil Rights
Suffrage
Second-Wave Feminism
Abolition
The Louisiana Purchase had what major effect on westward migration in the United States in the 19th century?
Settlers began to explore routes through the new territory toward Oregon and Washington.
Settlers moved eastward toward the cities of the United States.
Migrants ventured past the Appalachians in large numbers for the first time.
American settlers streamed into newly opened lands in Texas.
"Both major American political parties are controlled by ideological extremists which have pushed the parties further apart. Therefore, bipartisan compromise is no longer possible in American government."
Which of the following is the best fact to refute the above claim?
The American public has started to elect third parties to positions of power as a means of forcing compromise.
Most modern legislation is passed by a large majority of legislators, while the issues dividing the parties tend to draw much more attention.
For most of the 20th century, parties divided control over houses of Congress.
The president and Congress draft most pieces of legislation together, regardless of party affiliation.
Russia and the United States are separated by which of the following?
the Continental Divide
the Strait of Gibraltar
the Atlantic Ocean
the Bering Strait
Which of the following terms best describes the faith of most early American colonists, who followed the teachings of the Christian faith but in small sects without direct oversight from a single, unitary religious authority?
Protestant
Catholic
Muslim
Atheist
In a monopoly scenario, the price of a good is determined by ________.
SELLERS
GOVERNMENT
SUPPLY AND DEMAND
producers
Which of the following led to large-scale immigration to urban centers like New York and Chicago at the end of the 19th century?
cheap land for agriculture
demand for labor in industrial enterprise
inexpensive housing
promise of government support from the United States
A prolonged period of economic growth is likely to lead to an increase in all of the following except:
unemployment rate
GDP
GNP
inflation rate
Karl Marx is best known for helping develop which of the following political systems?
Anarchism
Communism
Democracy
Fascism
How might a social studies teacher use a digital curriculum in order to teach to students at differentiated reading levels?
The teacher could utilize the additional assessments available to gauge where her students are at.
The teacher could adapt the reading for the lesson based on skill-level.
The teacher could provide audio and video resources instead of written materials.
The teacher could incentivize students who do well by allowing them to use digital resources, such as games.
The Allied victory in World War II had which of the following direct consequences?
France returned to military rule.
Racial tensions eased in Great Britain.
Germany was divided into two nations.
The United States entered an economic recession.
Innovation is most likely to occur in which of the following economic systems?
traditional
mixed
free market
command
When the economy has experienced sustained recession, the Federal Government is likely to __________ spending and __________ interest rates.
lower; lower
increase; increase
increase; lower
lower; increase
Suffragists such as Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton primarily campaigned to gain women the legal right to do which of the following?
travel abroad
work
vote
divorce their husbands
A teacher takes her students outdoors for a demonstration. She fills a large box with sand and dirt and digs a channel through the middle. She places a hose at one end of the channel to simulate a river and has students observe as the water flow affects the sand in the box. The demonstration models the effects of which of the following?
Erosion
Tornadoes
Subduction
Drought
Which of the following describes the process by which Islam spread widely throughout the Middle East after Muhammad's death?
through trade relationships among states throughout the region
through conquest and political rule
through missionary activity
through migration of Muslims from East Asia
In the last century, global interdependence has grown which of the following industries the most?
entertainment
agriculture
information technology
mining
The Quartering Acts were intended to accomplish what among the American colonies?
to provide means to a free press in the colonies
to facilitate American independence
to station large numbers of British troops in the colonies
to cause economic growth among colonial businesses
Which of the following conclusions can best be supported by the information in the chart above?
Lincoln received more electoral votes than the other three candidates combined.
More women voted for Lincoln than the other three candidates combined.
Bell was in favor of secession.
Lincoln and Douglas split the votes of Illinois.
The Texas Constitution installs which of the following as the President of the State Senate?
Governor
Comptroller
Lieutenant Governor
Leader of the Senate's majority party
Which of the following survives to the modern day as the most enduring and unique feature of Aztec civilization?
Agriculture
Architecture
Religion
Diet
San Francisco grew from a backwater settlement to a major city of the American West due to which of the following?
Manifest Destiny
American exceptionalism
the Gold Rush
divine right
Totalitarian systems tend to have which of the following characteristic?
Two political parties share power.
Opposition parties are banned.
Political power is inherited.
Free elections occur.
Which of the following regions provides the best example of how human modification of river systems can increase a region's inhabitability by increasing access to water?
Dallas
Seattle
Los Angeles
New York
The ideology of Fascism is defined by all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:
repression of opposition.
dictatorial control of power.
ultranationalism.
freedom in civil society.
Fulton's steamboat had the greatest impact on which two industries?
manufacturing and tourism
manufacturing and transportation
trade and manufacturing
transportation and trade
"Men, their rights, and nothing more; women, their rights, and nothing less."
The preceding quote aligns most closely with the goals of which of the following?
Susan B. Anthony
Gloria Steinem
Theodore Roosevelt
John F. Kennedy
Once they had been readmitted to the Union, how did former Confederate states respond to the program of Reconstruction?
by embracing African Americans as equal citizens
by continuing Republican control of the South
by electing Democratic politicians opposed to African American enfranchisement
by launching another effort at secession
Which of the following best describes the dwellings of the Caddo tribe?
huts made of reeds
teepees
rooms carved into limestone cliffs
permanent homes made of wood frames and mud walls
The Electoral College is used to elect which branch of the US Government?
members of Congress
state governors
the Supreme Court
the president
The Battle of Gonzales is referred to as the Lexington of Texas because:
it ended the Texas Revolution and allowed Texans to negotiate an independent statehood agreement with Mexico.
it was a small military skirmish that was the first military conflict in a revolution.
there was not a clear winner in the battle
it alleviated tensions between Anglos and Mexicans.
Which of the following was the result of Spanish human interaction with the Texas environment during the 18th and early 19th century?
the creation of alcaldes for legislative disputes
the construction of acequias for missions and presidios
an influx of Anglo settlers to the lands of Texas
the mining of large amounts of gold and silver
Which of the following describes the major contribution of the news media to political campaigns in the United States?
News outlets help candidates craft their platforms.
Candidates are selected by members of the news media.
Various forms of media influence the exposure of a candidate's policies during an election.
Voters rely on news media to inform them which issues are most important.
Which one of the following events was NOT a factor in the development of the national market in the US in the late nineteenth century?
the rapid expansion of the agriculture industry in the South and West, and of the textile industry in the North
the expansion of the railroads and the building of better roads
the development of electrical technology
the development of the cotton gin by Eli Whitney
The role of the president as 'Commander in Chief' means he has direct and final authority over which of the following areas of United States government policy?
defense
treaty negotiations
income taxation
education
Which of the following occurred after Germany began to engage in unrestricted submarine warfare (U-boats) in the Atlantic Ocean?
The United States formally entered World War I.
Great Britain began attacking German ships in the Atlantic.
American citizens began to boycott German products.
Atlantic passenger travel was ende
Political parties have the greatest impact on American politics through which of the following?
highlighting issues for voters
drafting legislation
crafting party platforms
candidate selection
Which of the following scenarios would best illustrate to 6th-grade students the economic principle of scarcity?
Hank increases the price of the apples he sells because property tax on his farm has increased.
Jane and Abe make different incomes but are taxed at the same rate.
Jim owns a local hardware store and holds a sale on hammers because he has more in stock than people are willing to buy at his current price.
Both Hailey and Sheila want to purchase a pair of shoes, of which only one is available at their local store.
Which of the following characterized warfare tactics during World War I?
troops advanced in large numbers to claim vast territories
use of chemical weapons in trench warfare
use of mechanized cavalry tanks
proxy wars fought by the main combatants
Which of the following statements best describes the relative location of a place?
The Eastern seaboard is home to more large cities than the West Coast.
The United States is located in the Western Hemisphere.
San Francisco is about a six hour drive from Los Angeles.
Chicago is the largest city in the Midwest.
Which of the following economics systems aims to place ownership of the means of production in the hands of the public via the state?
distributism
liberalism
capitalism
communism
The increasing scarcity of a good is likely to cause which of the following effects on consumer choice?
Consumers will likely cease purchasing a scarce good, since scarcity implies that the good is no longer needed.
Consumers will conduct a cost and benefit analysis to determine if the good is still valuable to them at the new, higher price.
Consumers will purchase more of the good, in case the price continues to increase.
Consumers will choose to purchase more of the good due to the lower price.
Which of the following nomadic Native American tribes utilized European horses in their buffalo hunting and during military activities?
Coahuiltecan
Caddo
Comanche
Cherokee
The lowest election turnout among voters in the United States occurs among which group?
voters with a college degree
voters between 18-25 years old
voters who have served in the military
voters over the age of 65
Agriculture originated first in which of the following regions during the Neolithic Revolution?
East Asia
Africa
South Asia
Europe
Large portions of South America can be categorized as what type of climate?
humid subtropical
arid
Mediterranean
tundra
Which of the following countries most closely aligns to the characteristics of a mixed economy?
A mixed economy is an economy organized with some free market elements and some socialistic elements,which lies on a continuum somewhere between pure capitalism and pure socialism.
the Soviet Union
Venezuela
the United States
Sweden
The rise of the global economy has led to all of the following EXCEPT:
an increase in American manufacturing jobs.
economic development in Southeast Asia.
increased political power for countries in the developing world.
lower consumer prices in the United States.
Entrepreneurs are considered a factor of production in that they.......
Consume resources
Provide capital for economic activity
Organize other factors of production
Provide labor for economic production
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) dealt primarily with which of the following foundational philosophies of the American government?
federalism
popular sovereignty
separation of powers
rule of law
Which event precipitated US involvement in World War II?
Britain's acceptance of the Lend-Lease Act
Hitler's election as chancellor of Germany
the sinking of the Lusitania
Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor
Roe v. Wade (1973) ruled that states could not deny women the right to an abortion. Which fundamental freedom is the decision based on?
freedom of religion
right to due to process
freedom of expression
right to privacy
In comparison to monopolistically-competitive firms in long-run equilibrium, a perfectly competitive firm with an identical price structure will charge:
a lower price and produce more.
a higher price and produce more.
a higher price and produce less.
a lower price and produce less.
Which of the following led to the Russian Revolution of 1917?
Russia's defeat in World War II
Japanese colonization of Russia following the Russo-Japanese War
anti-aristocratic sentiment among the peasantry
desire for a return to monarchical rule
Citizenship in the United States is most clearly displayed when an individual does which of the following?
buys a home
secures a job
pays taxes
votes
The continued expansion of the Hawaiian islands is due to which of the following?
ocean currents
continental shift
alluvial flows
volcanic activity
Which of the following is a check on state and federal legislatures that can be made by the Supreme Court?
veto
judicial review
judicial tenure
constitutional amendment
All of the following civilizations relied upon oceanic travel and trade with the exception of:
Egypt.
Scandinavia.
Mesopotamia.
China.
Which of the following developments came about as a result of the Missouri Compromise of 1820?
Slavery was banned north of the 36°30′ parallel.
The United States created a standing army to patrol Indian territories.
California was admitted to the Union as a free state.
The President was banned from serving more than two terms.
Which of the following is an accurate description of a major turning point in American history?
The land deal in 1803 between France and the US gave the US 827,000 square miles of land west of the Mississippi for about $15,000,000.
The Oregon Territory became a part of the US in 1846 as a result of the Louisiana Purchase
The Mexican Cession, granted in 1872, gave to the US possession of a large chunk of land in the Northwest corner of the US, from Spain.
The Texas Annexation occurred in 1845, after the end of the Mexican American War.
Johnson's Great Society advocated for many social reforms, including which of the following?
public works projects
tax cuts for industrial manufacturing
Social Security
preschool for low-income families
Which of the following is the best example of a monopolistic product market?
a group of producers who work together to artificially increase the price of tennis shoes
a potato farmer who sells on the potatoes futures market
a video game manufacturer that imports its products from overseas to sell in the US market
a company that produces a surgical tool used by all orthopedists and which is not available elsewhere
The role of an entrepreneur––the fourth factor of production––is to do which of the following?
Manage the use of labor.
Serve as a liaison between producers and government.
Seek out the other factors of production on behalf of a producer.
Utilize the other factors of production to produce a good or service.
Augustus is best known for which of the following events?
founding the Roman Empire
aligning the Roman Senate with Cleopatra
instigating the first official persecution of Christians in Rome
establishing democratic rule in the Mediterranean
Which of the following offices would not exist in a republic?
mayor
prime minister
monarch
senator
Which pairing best describes the purpose for the establishment of that colony?
Jamestown - provide land for settlers from other areas of America
Plymouth - to enable Britain to have a supply of iron and timber
Massachusetts Bay - for economic and political freedoms
New Amsterdam - to become a major area of business and trade
Multi-party democracies tend to arise in states using what type of electoral system?
proportional representation
appointment
winner-take-all
party list
Which former governor of Texas also served as the President of the Republic of Texas?
Stephen F. Austin
Sam Houston
Ann Richards
George W. Bush
Which of these was originally intended to be protected from drastic changes in the mood or feelings of the electorate while remaining subject to the will of the people?
the House of Representatives
the president
the Supreme Court
the Senate
Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) established which of the following legal concepts?
Congress has the right to regulate interstate commerce.
Criminal defendants are entitled to representation, whether or not they can afford to hire a lawyer.
Individuals under arrest have the right to remain silent.
Segregation in public schools is unconstitutional.
The Virginia House of Burgesses engaged the citizenry in governance through which of the following means?
establishing a system in which legislative representatives were elected on behalf of their constituents
submitting all bills to the people for final approval before becoming law
holding all legislative debates outdoors so that the public could attend
allowing all landowning men in Virginia to participate directly in the legislative process
Which of the following events most greatly contributed to the cause of women's suffrage in Texas?
The Texas legislature's debate over ratification of the 19th Amendment to the federal Constitution
State prohibition laws were ended.
William P. Hobby replaced the impeached Governor of Texas, James Ferguson.
Ann Richards was elected as Governor of Texas.
Women's Suffrage was a key issue during which of the following periods?
the Roaring 20s
the Gilded Age
the Great Depression
the Progressive Era
The chart most directly supports which of the following conclusions?
American cities are becoming increasingly homogeneous.
Fewer whites are moving into American cities.
American suburbs are becoming more diverse.
American cities are becoming less affordable.
Which of the following Renaissance families served as political and artistic patrons of Florence and helped contribute to the artistic, literary and scientific advancements of the age?
Borgia
Medici
Vespucci
Tudor
Which of the following was caused by the annexation of Texas by the United States?
Large numbers of Americans moved into Texas for the first time.
Settlers in Texas revolted against the government.
Mexico banned additional immigration into Texas by United States settlers.
The United States and Mexico declared war on each other.
What of the following was considered the turning point of the American Revolution?
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Long Island
Battles of Lexington and Concord
Battle of Saratoga
As consumers increase demand of a particular shoe, producers of that shoe are likely to _______ the price and produce ________ shoes.
raise; more
raise; less
lower; less
lower; more
Which of the following would not be considered a subsistence crop?
corn
coffee
yams
rice
Lyndon Johnson is most associated with which of the following?
the Great Society
neoconservatism
the New Deal
the Space Race
The Vicksburg Campaign of the US Civil War led to what notable impact on the direction of the war?
After Vicksburg, the Union Army fought only defensive battles.
The Union victory at Vicksburg led to the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans.
Grant's defeat at Vicksburg shifted the advantage toward the Confederacy.
The Confederate defeat at Vicksburg opened the Mississippi River to Union trade.
The characteristics listed below describe which of the following ancient civilizations?
----Served as the bridge between Egypt and Mesopotamia
----Known as herding civilization since the people wandered from one pasture to another
----Became a major commercial center
----- Composed of several city-states which developed independently due to the region's mountainous terrain.
Phoenicia
Egypt
Mesopotamia
Kush
Developed countries such as Japan and the Netherlands are expected to experienced a large drop in population due to which of the following?
low birth rate
high economic activity
high net immigration
low standard of living
According to the graphic, which of the following is true of the flow of money in the economy?
Consumers spend money on goods and services which are supplied by firms.
The government provides firms with factors of production.
Households receive their good and services from one firm.
Rents are paid by households to firms.
Which of the following correctly pairs one major advantage with one major disadvantage possessed by the Union in the Civil War?
Strong military leadership through education in military schools was an advantage, and a disadvantage was that the Union was fighting in unfamiliar territory.
Excellent leadership of Abraham Lincoln was an advantage and less money was a disadvantage.
The leadership of Abraham Lincoln was a definite advantage for the Union, and a major disadvantage was that the Union was fighting on unfamiliar territory.
The Union had a stronger industrial base, which was an advantage, and a disadvantage was that Union had no navy.
The internment of Japanese Americans during World War II was undertaken to accomplish which of the following?
to hinder the economic development of the Japanese-American community
to restrict the ability of Japanese Americans to participate in the political process as a means of skewing support toward the Democratic party
to prevent the possibility of American intelligence being passed to the Japanese forces
to protect Japanese Americans from recruitment by Japanese military forces
Thomas Paine wrote which of the following Revolution-era texts?
the declaration of independence
common sense
poor Richards almanac
the US Constitution
In 313 CE, the Edict of Milan made which of the following legal in the Roman Empire?
Christianity
slavery
democracy
polygamy
In a free market, a change in the preferences of which of the following groups, in regards to motorcycles, will cause a change in the demand for motorcycles?
producers
consumers
the government
cartels
Why is Mesopotamia considered the birthplace of civilization?
Fire was first used in Mesopotamia.
Agriculture was first developed in Mesopotamia.
Art originated in Mesopotamia.
Humans first utilized language in Mesopotamia.
How did the Appalachian Mountains most directly affect westward migration in the United States?
Settlers utilized natural paths through the mountains and settled in those regions.
Few settlers crossed the Appalachians and instead settled in the east.
Settlers often chose to utilize ocean-going routes west, lengthening the time it took to reach the western territories.
Many settlers avoided the Appalachians and found roundabout paths to the west.
Which of the following rivers is NOT located in North America?
Hudson
Rio Grande
Mississippi
Amazon
The important legacy of 18th Century Anti-Federalists is found in which American document?
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Bill of Rights
The US Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
In her 9th-grade World Civilizations class, Mrs. Jenkins is teaching a unit about the development of agriculture and the origin of domestic roles in civilization. In the unit she provides readings by psychologists, sociologists, an anthropologist and a historian. Her use of multiple subjects in the Social Sciences reflects which of the following aspects of Social Science education?
Each is focused on scientific study of natural systems.
Social Sciences, as opposed to Natural Sciences, do not use quantitative data.
All Social Sciences are focused on individual decisions.
Every Social Science studies human society, culture and relationships.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a primary source?
A tax receipt from pre-Revolutionary Boston
A diary written by a Civil War widow
A 20th-century play about the impact of the Emancipation Proclamation
An oral history recording of a former enslaved person
