Missed Questions SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of the following sets of European explorers were primarily focused on finding a westward route to Asia? A. John Cabot, Henry Hudson, and Christopher Columbus B. Ferdinand Magellan, Leif Eriksson, and John Cabot C. Amerigo Vespucci, Daniel Boone, and Henry Hudson D. Vasco de Gama, Sir Francis Drake, and Christopher Columbus

A. John Cabot, Henry Hudson, and Christopher Columbus John Cabot was searching for a westward way to get to Asia. Henry Hudson was searching for an ice-free passage to Asia. Christopher Columbus was searching for a sea route to Asia by sailing west.

Which of the following is thought to be the first Mesoamerican civilization? A. Mayan B. Teotihuacan C. Toltec D. Olmec

D. Olmec

Which of the following are best defined as rights that are possessed by all individuals, regardless of place, time, or government jurisdiction? A. divine rights B. natural rights C. Miranda rights D. property rights

B. natural rights Natural rights are seen as belonging to an individual with no requirement. They are traditionally seen as life, liberty, and property (or the pursuit of happiness). Natural rights, like natural law, extend beyond culture, society, or time period.

Which of the following would be the most effective assignment to assess a student's ability to analyze the digging of the Erie Canal on the development of the Midwest and New York? A. Prepare a report on the first European exploration of New York and the Great Lakes B. Trace a map and label the waterways that the Erie Canal joined C. Create a cause-and-effect flow chart about the Erie Canal D. Participate in a play about the life on a ship in the 19th century

C. Create a cause-and-effect flow chart about the Erie Canal This is the best answer because the student must assess the causes of the Erie Canal and the effect, or impact, of the Erie Canal. Because the Erie Canal connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, the impact of the Erie Canal on the Midwest is substantial.

Looking at the image above, it can be reasoned that the Lewis and Clark Expedition was launched in order to: A. explore the Mississippi River System. B. identify the value of Spanish-possessed lands. C. explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory D. lay claim to midwest territories

C. explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory. This is the best answer option because the graph above indicates the expedition explored a large portion of the newly-purchased Louisiana Territory.

In a sixth-grade classroom, two students argue over the use of a single glue stick. Which economic principle does this best provide a teachable moment for? A. mercantilism B. opportunity cost C. scarcity D. free trade

C. scarcity Scarcity refers to the limitation of resources in a given scenario. In this case, the glue stick is a limited resource.

Which of the following is consistent with the thoughts of James Madison regarding the development of a centralized government and the writing of the Constitution? A. The free will of the individuals is the only form of government that will not result in corruption and violations of individual rights. B. Because of the Constitution, the national government is too extensive and violates state and individual rights. C. A government in which a singular individual-such as a king or president-maintains control, is the divine plan for humans. D. Because of the Constitution, the central government was now strong enough to properly function, but it was still limited enough to prevent tyranny.

D. Because of the Constitution, the central government was now strong enough to properly function, but it was still limited enough to prevent tyranny. James Madison was a Federalist who supported a centrally-powerful government and who, along with other Federalists, wrote the Federalist Papers to advance their position.

Who was the first European to explore the land of Texas and establish a relationship with Native American tribes in Texas? A. Francisco Vasquez de Coronado B. Alonso Alvarez de Pineda C. Marcos de Niza D. Cabeza de Vaca

D. Cabeza de Vaca Cabeza de Vaca was the first European explorer to explore more than just the coast of Texas. He was a member of the Narvaez expedition, which was shipwrecked in the Gulf and all but four members died. Cabeza explored Texas for many years and became well-known among the tribes as a healer.

A second-grade teacher is planning a unit and wants to address the state standard that "the student understands multiple points of view and how they shaped historical research." Which of the following would best address this standard? A. Identify various cultures within the community and what makes those particular cultures distinct B. Take a field trip on a local museum C. Assign students to research the history of an important local landmark D. Compare various primary and secondary sources about a single notable event

D. Compare various primary and secondary sources about a single notable event Comparing various primary and secondary sources will give the student multiple points of view, across a wide range of time periods, for a particular event. This is a great strategy to introduce students to multiple points of view.

The Columbian Exchange resulted in: A. a large influx of disease in Europe, known as the "Black Plague" B. mass inflation in the Americas C. the introduction of tobacco to the Native Americans D. an increase in dietary choices in both Europe and the Americas.

D. an increase in dietary choices in both Europe and the Americas. This is the best answer because new crops were brought from America to Europe, and vice-versa. This allowed farmers to grow a wider variety of crops, resulting in an increase in dietary choices.

From the network shown in the map, you can conclude that railroads in India: A. increased the variety of crops grown in India. B. decreased agriculture production in India. C. decreased the variety of crops grown in India. D. made shipping agriculture to the ports in the Arabian Sea easier.

D. made shipping agriculture to the ports in the Arabian Sea easier. The railroad network in India connected many agricultural areas to ports along the Arabian Sea, making it easier to transport crops to the ports.