pace exam pt 5

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 had which of the following effects? Select all answers that apply. A It encouraged desegregation of schools. B It secured voting rights for African Americans. C It outlawed discrimination by public accommodations (theaters, hotels, restaurants, etc.). D It instituted minimum wage.

a and c

In what way did the Silk Road play a role in ending the Dark Ages, leading to the Renaissance?

increased the exchange of both goods and ideas between regions

Which of the following battles marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution?

The Battle of Gonzales in 1835

Who was the first European to explore the land of Texas and establish a relationship with Native American tribes in Texas?

Cabeza de Vaca

Which of the following tribes were located in North America? Select all answers that apply. A Iroquois B Cherokee C Mohicans D Inca

iroquis, cherokee, mohicans

Which former governor of Texas also served as the President of the Republic of Texas?

sam houston

During a presentation on the branches of government, a group of students state that "the executive branch is responsible for interpreting the laws created by the legislative branch." Based on this statement, which of the following feedback would be most appropriate for the teacher to provide? A Clarify the powers of the executive and judicial branches B Explain the functions of the legislative branch C Explain the checks and balances of the judicial branch D Commend the students for a quality presentation

Clarify the powers of the executive and judicial branches The executive branch is responsible for enforcing the laws created by the legislative branch. The judicial branch is responsible for interpreting the laws created by the legislative branch.

Which of the following nomadic Native American tribes utilized European horses in their buffalo hunting and during military activities?

Comanche

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 Trace a map and label the waterways that the Erie Canal joined B Prepare a report on the first European exploration of New York and the Great Lakes C Participate in a play about the life on a ship in the 19th century D Create a cause-and-effect flow chart about the Erie Canal

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.

Ms. Michaels wants to ensure that her sixth-grade social studies assessments are written in a way to best show true student mastery of the content. Which of the following should Ms. Michaels do to make her assessments as fair and representative of true learning as possible? A Evaluate included examples to ensure that they are culturally accessible to all students. B Attempt to use below grade-level vocabulary to make the questions more clear. C Occasionally include unexpected written instructions like, "only answer the odd question," to train students to carefully read the instructions every time. D Repeat the same testing format for each assessment to minimize confusion.

Evaluate included examples to ensure that they are culturally accessible to all students. This is an important aspect of creating a quality assessment.

Who invested in the first voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1492?

Ferdinand and Isabella Ferdinand and Isabella funded Columbus' first voyage to the Americas.

Ms. Paulson is introducing the concept of being a responsible member of society to her first-grade students. One example she provides the class is how pollution in other parts of the world is also a problem for us here, emphasizing wind patterns, global debates, and how decisions we make where we live could also impact people very far from us. Why is this not a good way to introduce this topic? A Pollution is not a standard for 1st graders, so it should not be used in examples for that grade level. B First-grade students are not capable of understanding the concept of pollution. C For young students, information should be taught in concrete terms and with context that they can understand. D Pollution should be covered in science, not social studies.

For young students, information should be taught in concrete terms and with context that they can understand. Young students think in mostly concrete terms and grow to understand the world in a more symbolic, figurative way. Because of these early stages in development, young students will best understand concepts when framed in a context that they understand. For example, in teaching about society and being a productive member of society, it would be best framed in discussing a student's place within their family, school, and neighborhood.

Which of the following hunted and trapped beaver in the lucrative fur trade in North America?

French The French, in search of fur, explored the land around the Great Lakes and down the Mississippi River and eventually settled the land.

The religions of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity can all trace their founding to the Middle East. Of the following, which city holds the most historical importance for all three religions?

Jerusalem

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

John Cabot, Henry Hudson, and Christopher Columbus

hich of the following is thought to be the first Mesoamerican civilization

Olmec

What was the effect of World War I on the United States?

The United States emerged as a leading industrial world power. Because Europe sustained the majority of war debt and destruction, the United States was able to become an industrial leader and creditor for other countries needing to rebuild.

Confounding the hardships felt by Texans during the Great Depression was the event known as the Dust Bowl. Which of the following statements about the Dust Bowl is false? A The majority of those affected by the Dust Bowl were rural farmers, with urban areas able to avoid the devastation. B The Dust Bowl got its name because dry and windy conditions resulted in dust blowing through the air. C The Dust Bowl was caused by an extreme drought. D Farmers in the panhandle of Texas were so affected by the Dust Bowl that farming became virtually impossible.

The majority of those affected by the Dust Bowl were rural farmers, with urban areas able to avoid the devastation. The dust and economic challenges affected both rural and urban areas.

The ancient cities of London, Rome, and Alexandria all share what common feature that encouraged settlement and urban growth?

They were served by navigable river systems.

Which of the following factors best explains the power of the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages?

Those who disapproved of Church doctrine were excommunicated.

Which of the following describes how the Crusades led to the Renaissance?

Trade with Asia was stimulated by Crusaders bringing back Asian goods.

The Columbian Exchange resulted in:

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.

Which of the following is not one of the 8 essential knowledge and skills identified in the TEKS for social studies instruction? A culture B anthropology C economics D citizenship

anthropology While there may be some standards that related to anthropology, it is not listed as one of the 8 essential knowledge and skills identified in the TEKS for social studies instruction.

Which of the following contributed to the continued spread and power of the Catholic Church long after the fall of Rome? Select all answers that apply. A The wealth the Church amassed from the interest on loans it made to local governments. B Charlemagne forced conversion to Christianity when conquering western and central Europe. C The Pope offered stability during the transition following the fall of Rome. D The church encouraged and provided the opportunity to study math and science.

b and c

What skill is covered at all levels of social studies instruction, according to the TEKS? A how geography impacts life B individual responsibility C the concept of chronology D critical thinking

critical thinking Critical thinking is taught in various ways and at varying levels throughout all Socials Studies instruction.

All of the following are economic hardships faced by people all across the world during the Great Depression except: A decreased income. B decreased labor pool. C decreased unemployment rates. D decreased production of exports.

decreased labor pool. Countries all around the world saw an increase in unemployment. If anything, the labor pool often went up.

Which of the following best describes the primary goal of the first French explorers of North America

discover a western sea route to trade with Asia Jacques Cartier was the first Frenchman to explore North America. He was sent in 1534, by commission of the French king, to find a western passage to the lucrative markets of Asia.

Which of the following is the primary economic reason for the initial exploration of the Americas by European powers in the 15th and 16th centuries?

discovering a western sea route to trade with China

The settlers of Jamestown Colony came to the New World seeking ______, while those who came later and settled at Plymouth were in search of ______. A democratic government; slaves B slaves; religious freedom C economic prosperity; religious freedom D religious freedom; economic prosperity

economic prosperity; religious freedom The settlers at Jamestown came to form an economic enterprise, while those who came to Plymouth came primarily to find a place they could freely practice their faith.

The major issue for the Mexican-American War was:

he disputes over the location of the border between the U.S. and Mexico.

Which of the following European powers first settled Manhattan, New York?

netherlands

Japan and Germany, although being badly damaged in World War II, have since grown to be among the strongest economies in the world. All of the following have attributed to their growth, except: A receiving military and financial support from other countries. B strong corporations in the automotive and technology industries. C oversupply of exports from decreased consumerism. D decreasing unemployment rates matched with increased wages.

oversupply of exports from decreased consumerism.

Which of the following best describes the predominant characteristic in which the first civilizations in the Fertile Crescent and Asia emerged?

river valleys that contained abundant fertile soil and freshwater

The New Deal was most influenced by which political ideology?

rogressivism Progressives advocated for social, political, and economic reform through state avenues. The New Deal was wide-sweeping legislation that aimed to stabilize the US economy.

Which of the following led directly to the relocation of large numbers of Africans to the United States in the 18th and 19th centuries? A the indentured servitude system B slavery. C guarantee of land for settlement D exploration

slavery The vast majority of Africans who came to the New World during the colonial period came as slaves, either brought with their masters from Europe or captured and sold into slavery in the Americas

Which of the following was an unintended effect of the Crown requiring alcaldes to seek permission before making changes in their towns? A few acequias were built B solidification of the Crown's control over the colonies C slow development D decreased interest in encomiendas

slow development Alcaldes had to seek permission from the Crown before making any substantial changes. While this solidified the Crown's control over its colonies, it also became a major barrier to their development.

Which singular event is often credited with sparking the beginning of World War I?

the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria on June 28, 1914

The Columbian Exchange refers to which of the following? A a rapid change in earth's climate in the 16th Century B the exchange of plants, animals, crops, culture, people, and ideas between the Old and New Worlds following Columbus' expeditions C the transfer of political control from Native Americans to Europeans in the New World D the growth of European wealth due to an influx of gold from the New World

the exchange of plants, animals, crops, culture, people, and ideas between the Old and New Worlds following Columbus' expeditions The Columbian Exchange is the name given to the transfers of people, cultures, and ideas, as well as of plants and animals, between the Americas, Europe, and Africa following Columbus's discovery of the New World.

An important feature of the Renaissance was its emphasis on:

the literature of Greece and Rome.

The Cold War Era was marked by all the following except: A an American policy of containment B the use of espionage and subversion C the formation of military alliances D the use of nuclear weapons in small wars

the use of nuclear weapons in small wars While both countries threatened the use of nuclear weapons, they were not used in the Cold War.