TExES Social Studies (391) EC-6

What was the purpose and outcome of the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848?

The purpose of the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 was to call attention to the grievances of women. The outcome of the convention was the "Declaration of Sentiments and Resolution."

Which of the following best describes the effect of the Black Death on capitalism?

With fewer serfs to support lords, serfs were able to demand more money, eventually buying their freedom and move into towns.

How did the U.S. annexation of Texas lead to the Mexican-American War?

Mexico did not recognize Texas as an independent state

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

to provide additional protections to individuals

Which of the following types of maps shows a detailed and accurate graphic representation of natural features of the ground?

topographic

Which of the following is least important to the development and shaping of cultures?

types of accents

Which of the following is the best example of a tariff?

A 20% tax on imported cane sugar

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

Cabeza de Vaca

The following is an excerpt from a speech delivered by Frederick Douglass to the International Council of Women in Washington, D.C., April 1888 on the topic of Women's Suffrage. All good causes are mutually helpful. The benefits accruing from this movement for the equal rights of woman are not confined or limited to woman only. They will be shared by every effort to promote the progress and welfare of mankind everywhere and in all ages. It was an example and a prophecy of what can be accomplished against strongly opposing forces, against time—hallowed abuses, against deeply entrenched error, against worldwide usage, and against the settled judgment of mankind, by a few earnest women, clad only in the panoply of truth, and determined to live and die in what they considered a righteous cause. Based on the opinions expressed in this excerpt, which of the following would Frederick Douglass likely have supported?

Closing the gender wage gap

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?

Compare various primary and secondary sources about a single notable event

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?

Create a cause-and-effect flow chart about the Erie Canal

The first transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and enabling people and goods to move quickly across the continent. This is the best described as and example of innovation's impact on:

Distance

Data as of 1997 from the World Almanac Based on the information in the table, which of the following conclusions is best supported?

Free-enterprise economies allow populations to create a higher per capita income.

Which TWO of the following compose the legislative branch of the United States?

House of Representatives and The Senate

According to the map, in which region is North Dakota located?

Midwest

Which of the following is thought to be the first Mesoamerican civilization?

Olmec

Which canal creates a water route from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean?

Panama Canal

A sixth-grade student is researching the Civil War and has read two conflicting secondary sources about the motivations of Abraham Lincoln in issuing the Emancipation Proclamation. He asks the teacher how he can find which secondary source is most accurate in the matter. Which of the following responses by the teacher would be most appropriate?

Suggesting to the student to read the primary sources quoted by the secondary sources so the student can draw an independent conclusion

Based on the information illustrated, which of the following conclusions can be reached?

The largest importer of African slaves was the Caribbean countries.

Which of the following describes a significant shift in the Texas economy in the early 1900s that still impacts the state today?

The Spindletop oil derrick attracted investors and speculators to Texas.

Which of the following geographic features most likely contributed to the lack of cultural consistency and political unity among the Greek city-states?

The mountainous terrain of Greece

Which of the following is true of the Texas Constitution?

The constitution gives only limited powers to the state government.

The period between 5th century and 13th century CE in Europe is known as The Dark Ages. Which of the following best describes why this period is known as The Dark Ages?

The culture experienced a deterioration.

What political factor distinguished Egypt from other civilizations of the Fertile Crescent?

They had a strong central government led by a family of kings.

Which of the following best describes the importance of a primary source?

They help researchers gain first-hand accounts and insights into a situation and allow researchers to draw conclusions based on the account

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?

scarcity

The United States is classified as which form of government?

a democratic republic The United States is a democratic republic, which means citizens from cities and states elect officials to represent them at the state and federal level.

California experienced a significant drought from 2012-2015. Many almond farmers began planting crops that required less water to grow. This action is an example of:

adapting to environmental changes.

Looking at the image above, it can be reasoned that the Lewis and Clark Expedition was launched in order to:

explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory.

Which of the following was not a result of Spain's early exploration of the Americas?

identification of more efficient trade routes to Asia

From the network shown in the map, you can conclude that railroads in India:

made shipping agriculture to the ports in the Arabian Sea easier.

Which of the following are best defined as rights that are possessed by all individuals, regardless of place, time, or government jurisdiction?

natural rights

Billy is saving to buy a new phone. Billy's friends invite him to go to dinner and a movie. He wants to go, but decides that saving his money for a new phone is more important. Billy's choice best demonstrates which of the following?

opportunity cost

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:

oversupply of exports from decreased consumerism.

The formal name of the United States of America denotes which type of region?

political

Which of the following was the primary cause of prehistoric human migration?

search for suitable water sources

Which of the following political theories does the chart illustrate?

separation of powers The chart depicts how the Constitution established three branches of government to carry out the three functions of government.

Which of the following constitutional amendments allowed for women's suffrage?

the Nineteenth Amendment The Nineteenth Amendment granted women the right to vote, known as women's suffrage.

Which of the following can be identified as a world-wide impact of World War II?

the decolonization of Africa and Asia

In economics, the "opportunity cost" of a choice refers to the cost of:

the next-best forgone activity.