OAE Middle Grades Social Studies Practice Questions
How many steps are in the scientific method? A. 1 B. 4 C. 2 D. 5
D. 5
In an outline your main points are usually placed in _____. A. all of these are correct B. bubbles C. headings D. note cards
A. all of these are correct
'In this study, we found that red pens caused graders to increase the number of errors' is a statement most likely from: Report an Error A. A primary research article. B. A secondary research article. C. A tertiary research article. D. A primary and secondary research article.
A primary research article.
All of the following are examples of periodization EXCEPT: A. 1861 to 1865 B. The Victorian Era C. The Industrial Revolution D. The Digital Age
A. 1861 to 1865
'As found by Researcher 1, 2, and 3, the results indicate a strong correlation between ice cream and murder' is an example of a statement from: A. A secondary research article. B. A primary and secondary research article. C. A primary research article. D. A tertiary research article.
A. A secondary research article.
Which of the following is an example of a secondary source? A. A textbook B. All are correct C. The Declaration of Independence D. An article written by one scientist that has not yet been published in a journal E. Witness testimony
A. A text book
Great Man Theory would say which of the following started World War II? A. Adolf Hitler B. Militarism C. Economic inequity D. Ethnocentrism
A. Adolf Hitler
Which of the following was NOT a program of the Hoover administration to ameliorate the Great Depression? A. Agricultural Adjustment Act B. Reconstruction Finance Corporation C. White House business conferences D. Boulder Dam Project E. Federal Farm Board
A. Agricultural Adjustment Act
The 1920s is a good time period to incorporate content from which of the following disciplines? A. All of the above B. Philosophy C. Religion D. Economics
A. All of the above
Which of the following is an example of a primary source? A. Witness testimony B. A newspaper editorial C. An article published in a scientific journal A textbook D. A direct quote of an eyewitness account in a police report
A. Witness testimony
Argument 1: ''I don't know if I'd say that President X is corrupt, but all I'm saying is that many people have questions. People think he's corrupt. People are worried. And so I think it's a serious issue. Maybe he isn't corrupt, but maybe he is - a lot of people think he is. So I'm worried about whether he's corrupt or not.'' Argument 2: ''A close analysis of documents produced during President X's time in office has shown no evidence of corruption or any specific instances of bribery, quid pro quo, under-the-table deals, or any other crime. Therefore, I conclude that President X is not corrupt.'' What assumptions does each author make? A. Author 1: if ''many people'' think something, there must be some truth to it. Author 2: if an investigation didn't find corruption, no corruption exists. B. Author 1: many people are completely misinformed about major political issues. Author 2: professional investigators cannot be trusted to tell the truth. C. Author 1: corruption isn't really that big of a problem. Author 2: corruption is only a problem for people in international politics, and not widespread in Country X. D. Author 1: bribery is not actually a form of corruption. Author 2: rumors about ''what people say'' are a more reliable guide to truth than investigation results.
A. Author 1: if ''many people'' think something, there must be some truth to it. Author 2: if an investigation didn't find corruption, no corruption exists.
Which of the following sequences of Cold War events is in the correct chronological order? A. Berlin Blockade, outbreak of Korean War, Berlin Wall erected, Cuban Missile Crisis B. Berlin Blockade, outbreak of Korean War, Cuban Missile Crisis, Berlin Wall erected C. Berlin Wall erected, Berlin Blockade, Cuban Missile Crisis, outbreak of Korean War D. outbreak of Korean War, Berlin Blockade, Berlin Wall erected, Cuban Missile Crisis
A. Berlin Blockade, outbreak of Korean War, Berlin Wall erected, Cuban Missile Crisis
Which of the following is NOT a social science? A. Biology B. Anthropology C. Political science D. Economics
A. Biology
The fact that Ancient Greece traded Olive Oil is an example of which of the following? A. Environmental Determinism B. Historical Interpretation Theory C. Geographic Influence Theory D. Great Man Theory
A. Environmental Determinism
What is deductive validity? A. It is impossible for the conclusion to be true if the premise is false B. If the conclusion is true, the premise must be false. C. We should multiple by 2 or deuce. D. If a premise is true, the conclusion must be false. E. We should divide information into reasonable examples.
A. It is impossible for the conclusion to be true if the premise is false
The Russian loss to the Japanese in 1904-1905 had which of the following effects? A. It led to the Russian Revolution of 1905. B. The Russians turned to aggressive diplomacy to re-obtain the lost territory. C. The Japanese continued their advance to the Urals, but were defeated there in 1905. D. The Russians became even more determined to assert their power in the East.
A. It led to the Russian Revolution of 1905.
Sarah was assigned a topic of study in her research methods class. She discovered that the topic has been studied numerous times by respected institutions. Sarah used complex statistics to sum up the effects of the studies conducted in the last 20 years. What kind of research did Sara engage in? A. Meta-analysis B. Experimental analysis C. Historical analysis D. Qualitative analysis
A. Meta-analysis
Which of the following is a reason that Russians today often consider the Western Front to be a minor front during World War II? A. Millions more soldiers fought on the Eastern Front. B. They want to deny English involvement. C. They ended the war by forcing the Germans to sign the Versailles Treaty. D. The Russians captured Scotland.
A. Millions more soldiers fought on the Eastern Front.
Which one of the following was NOT a prominent American writer of the pre-Civil War era? A. Nicholas Biddle B. Edgar Allan Poe C. Walt Whitman D. Nathaniel Hawthorne E. Herman Melville
A. Nicholas Biddle
Qualitative research looks at: A. Non-numerical data B. Statistics C. None are correct D. Numerical data E. All are correct
A. Non-numerical data
United States troops first went into combat against German troops in: A. North Africa. B. Italy. C. France. D. Greece. E. Poland.
A. North Africa.
A research source that consists of an original document or a first hand account of an event or observation is known as which of the following? A. Primary source B. Non-peer reviewed source C. Secondary source D. Peer-reviewed source
A. Primary source
The wide range of academic disciplines related to human interaction is called what? A. Social sciences B. History C. The arts D. The sciences
A. Social sciences
The study of society, or of people groups and human interaction is called A. Sociology B. Anthropology C. Psychology D. History
A. Sociology
Which of the following would be an example of Environmental Determinism? A. The Egyptians prospering because of the proximity of the Nile River B. The Greeks prospering because of the leadership of Alexander the Great C. The Mongols prospering because of the influence of Ghengis Khan D. The Germans committing atrocities against the Jews because of Adolf Hitler
A. The Egyptians prospering because of the proximity of the Nile River
How did European colonialism factor into the increased interest in studying humanity, its growth and characteristics? A. contact with new cultures prompted Europeans to find scientific reasons for their perceived superiority B. they wished to learn methods for teaching western societal customs to those they had conquered C. the Europeans wanted to understand the origins of the strange practices and customs of the peoples they conquered D. the Europeans wanted to discover why the peoples they conquered had such different physical appearances than they
A. contact with new cultures prompted Europeans to find scientific reasons for their perceived superiority
The development of a national railway system: A. led to an integrated national economic system. B. provided needed jobs for an overabundant labor supply. C. had little effect on the economic changes of the late nineteenth century. D. was not completed until the early twentieth century. E. had little help from the political system.
A. led to an integrated national economic system.
Which of the following was NOT a major British strategic objective in the War of 1812? A. occupation of New York City B. protection of the Canadian frontier C. occupation of New Orleans D. blockage of the U.S. navy E. assault on the Chesapeake regions
A. occupation of New York City
In the development of the Roman Empire, the Romans treated citizenship as: A. something to be shared even with conquered peoples. B. meaningless because the Roman government was tyrannical. C. something that was fitting only for peoples who had freely joined them. D. only for native Romans.
A. something to be shared even with conquered peoples.
The effect of World War I on European imperialism can best be described as: A. tension increased between colonies and their ruling nations. B. new imperialist powers emerged. C. the League of Nations ended imperialism in many places. D. new territories came under imperialist control.
A. tension increased between colonies and their ruling nations.
The primary consequence of the Potsdam conference was: A. the division of Europe into eastern and western zones of influence. B. the decision to demand heavy reparations from Germany. C. the Western allies were forced to open a second front. D. the original idea to form a United Nations organization.
A. the division of Europe into eastern and western zones of influence.
In Henri Tajfel's social identity experiment, the variable measured to determine if social identity had an effect was _____________. A. the group, the participant, belonged to a test used to determine which group they belonged to B. the gender of the participant C. how much the participant disliked the opposing group D. the amount of virtual money given or withheld
A. the group, the participant, belonged to
Enlightenment thinkers believed that: A. the progressive increase of knowledge was the key towards making the world a more perfect place. B. knowledge is relative to the society from which it emerges and can as easily be lost as found. C. the revival of knowledge from the ancient world would set them apart from their predecessors. D. the obtainment of knowledge was the highest calling of God.
A. the progressive increase of knowledge was the key towards making the world a more perfect place.
Content analysis is defined as a technique _____. A. to describe the quantity and content of media B. to describe the quality and content of media C. to respond to the quantity and content of media D. to create quantity and content of media E. to create the quality and content of media
A. to describe the quantity and content of media
Which would NOT be considered a primary source? A. Andrew Jackson's physical uniform. B. A book by a historian about the life of John Adams. C. An original photograph of the Pearl Harbor bombing taken by someone who was there. D. An original letter written by Thomas Jefferson. E. Film footage of people dancing in the 1920s.
B. A book by a historian about the life of John Adams.
Which of the following is not a step in historical research? A. Formulate an idea B. All are steps in historical research C. Analyze sources of data D. Analyze data E. Gather data
B. All are steps in historical research
Why are cause and effect relationships so important to historians? A. They show how the past progresses logically B. All of these C. They help us to understand why people acted a certain way D. They explain why things happened
B. All of these
Social science research is used in: A. Sociology B. All of these answers are correct C. Anthropology D. Psychology
B. All of these answers are correct
Which of the following statements is an opinion? A. The milk we drink comes from cows B. Alligators are scary-looking animals C. The Hurricanes won 6-0 last weekend. D. A piano is comprised of 88 ivory keys E. It is currently raining outside
B. Alligators are scary-looking animals
Who do you think benefitted the most from the forgery of the Tanaka Memorial? A. None of the answers are correct B. American propaganda writers C. The American public D. The Japanese
B. American propaganda writers
Who was the pioneer of the field of Sociology? A. Napoleon Bonaparte B. Auguste Comte C. Karl Marx D. Christian Thomsen E. Charles Darwin
B. Auguste Comte
When teaching beginning readers to draw conclusions, it's important to guide them in the process by: A. Pausing to ask questions that help students better understand the story and clarify what the author is trying to say without explicitly stating it. B. Building on their background knowledge and pausing to ask questions that lead them to draw conclusions based on what they know from life experience and what they've read in the text so far. C Building on their background knowledge by asking questions that they already know the answers to so that they feel comfortable when you ask them to draw a conclusion about the story's message when they have finished reading it. D. Pausing to ask questions to see if students are following along and if they comprehend what is happening in the story or what has been stated in the article being read. Pausing to ask questions that lead them to draw conclusions about characters' personalities based on facts stated in the text.
B. Building on their background knowledge and pausing to ask questions that lead them to draw conclusions based on what they know from life experience and what they've read in the text so far.
After reading an informational text, what should you NOT do? A. See if your questions have been answered. B. Cross out everything in it that you disagree with. C. Quiz yourself about main ideas and important details. D. Record any further thoughts.
B. Cross out everything in it that you disagree with.
Brian needs data about a particular region. He wants to know information such as gender, race, religion, etc. For which of the following types of data is Brian looking? A. Research data B. Demographic data C. Evaluation data D. Population data
B. Demographic data
The traditional Great River Valley civilizations were located in: A. Egypt, China, Central America, and Iraq. B. Egypt, Mesopotamia, China, and India-Pakistan. C. Egypt, Pakistan, Europe, and China. D. Egypt, Central America, Europe, and China.
B. Egypt, Mesopotamia, China, and India-Pakistan.
Which of the following is NOT a type of persuasion? A. Logos B. Ethos C. Big names D. Pathos
B. Ethos
Which of the following countries has the same perspective on World War II as most Americans? A. Russia B. Neither C. France
B. Neither
How did the adherence to one historical perspective lead to the Nazis gaining power in Germany? A. It led to their post-World War I alliance with the United States because of their 'gentler' treaty recommendations. B. Post-World War I treaties were considered cruel by the German people. C. They saw the French as historical allies and avoided attacking them during World War II. D. Their victory in World War I affirmed their belief in their racial superiority.
B. Post-World War I treaties were considered cruel by the German people.
Which of the following is the most popular interview technique? A. Structured Interviews B. Semi-structured Interviews C. Group Interviews D. Unstructured Interviews E. Private Interviews
B. Semi-structured Interviews
What is it called when historians create scenarios to critically examine the past? A. All of these B. What If Scenarios C. Cause and Effect D. Changing the effect
B. What If Scenarios
If you are having trouble summarizing data or research, what should one look for? A. points made in a book's introduction B. all of these are correct C. topic sentences in books D. data sets that come up again and again
B. all of these are correct
In Solomon Asch's study, he wanted to study the phenomenon of the participant's social desire to _________________. A. be correct B. be valued by the group C. belong to the group D. betray the group E. be superior to the group
B. be valued by the group
A researcher analyzing another researcher's data is likely to _____. A. collect and reduce a data set B. collect and combine multiple data sets C. collect and expand a data set D. collect and keep separate multiple data sets
B. collect and combine multiple data sets
From the fifteenth to the seventeenth centuries, the Ottoman military forces: A. fell far behind other contemporary military powers. B. modernized their military sufficiently to rival any contemporary power. C. focused their modernization efforts only on their army, but allowed their navy to fall behind. D. modernized their military only enough to stay ahead of other Muslim powers, but failed to keep up with European armies.
B. modernized their military sufficiently to rival any contemporary power.
in general, reviews of the information on Wikipedia suggest that: A. a large percentage of entries contain biased information, written by people without legitimate credentials or an axe to grind. B. the information is often more current and more accurate than many printed encyclopedias. C. because anyone can write or edit an entry, the content is too unstable for historians to use it as a reference. D. the general information is accurate, although the details are often wrong.
B. the information is often more current and more accurate than many printed encyclopedias.
Different interviewing techniques are based upon A. who is asking the questions B. whether or not the interviewer is following set questions or creating their own. C. the emotional content of the questions. D. the way in which the interviewee answers. E. the reason the questions are being asked.
B. whether or not the interviewer is following set questions or creating their own.
History's cause and effect relationships most closely resemble which of the following? A. A Line Graph B. A Bar Graph C. A Flow Chart D. A Pie Chart
C. A Flow Chart
Which of the following partially caused the fall of the Ming Dynasty? A. Lower Silver Prices B. Silver from the Andes C. All of these D. Columbus's arrival in America
C. All of these
Which of these is an example of why knowing more about the general historical situation would be important? A. Someone with Irish ancestry would know that the 1840s could have been a time of migration for their family. B. Someone researching business in the 1930s could know that was the Great Depression C. Both of these
C. Both of these
How was the subject of slavery in the United States taught to schoolchildren in the 1940s? A. The subject of slavery was excluded from textbooks. B. It was treated as an immigration issue. C. Children were taught that slaves were happy on plantations. D. First-person accounts from escaped slaves were the main source of information.
C. Children were taught that slaves were happy on plantations.
This person's suntan made having a tan socially desirable. A. Christopher Columbus B. The Emperor of China C. Coco Chanel D. Lily Pulitzer
C. Coco Chanel
How did Anthropologists apply Charles Darwin's Theories to their work? A. Darwin developed delicate excavation techniques preserving artifacts as much as possible during the digging, all future scientists used the methods B. before Darwin's writings, Anthropologists were not using primary sources to describe society C. Darwin's theories suggested a framework for how humans evolved, this gave them a way to explain what they were finding D. it wasn't until Darwin developed his theories that the natural world was acceptable for subjects of study
C. Darwin's theories suggested a framework for how humans evolved, this gave them a way to explain what they were finding
In what manner did the Islamic Empire integrate the Turkic peoples into its world? A. It allowed them to maintain their traditional ways and beliefs as long as they fought in the service of Islam. B. It seduced them into their culture and convinced them to give up their language and traditions. C. It converted them and turned their military values to its service. D. It either fought or bought them off.
C. It converted them and turned their military values to its service.
To analyze a text means: A. To compare the text to another text with the same theme or topic. B. To combine information in a logical way to form a clear and comprehensive picture of the topic. C. To look closely at the text and draw out as much information as possible. D. None of these E. To look for similarities and differences between the text and another text.
C. To look closely at the text and draw out as much information as possible.
Which of the following is NOT true? A. The Stock Market Crash of 1929 ended the economic growth of the 1920s. B. Revolutions often break out because of economic factors. C. When teaching, it is important to stick to one's discipline and not delve into outside disciplines. D. An interdisciplinary approach provides students with a big picture and allows them to see the broad context.
C. When teaching, it is important to stick to one's discipline and not delve into outside disciplines.
Which of these would be most useful in helping a historian explain the growth of a city over time? A. Representations of Historical Data B. Chart C. Map D. All of these E. Political Cartoon
C. chart
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787: A. ignored the basic rights of settlers in the region. B. specifically allowed slavery to exist in the region. C. defined the process by which a territory became a state. D. was one of the first acts passed under the Confederation.
C. defined the process by which a territory became a state.
The first French explorers were: A. determined to find gold and silver. B. ruthless and exploitive of the native peoples. C. interested in finding the mythical "northwest passage" to China. D. considered stupid by the Native Americans.
C. interested in finding the mythical "northwest passage" to China.
What is the primary purpose of archaeology and why did it begin to draw the interest of Scientists? A.the purpose is to study prehistoric humans and the artifacts they left behind; triumph over conquered lands left European colonizers looking to explain why their society was so advanced B. its purpose is to study mankind's development and societies; Aristotle and Plato first created theories involving social sciences, other scientists wished to follow their teachings C. its purpose is to study prehistoric human society and the artifacts left behind; it became of interest after Darwin's theories of evolution were accepted by the intellectual communities D. its purpose is to focus on the study of mankind's development; it became a study of interest in England with the creation of excavation and artifact preservation techniques
C. its purpose is to study prehistoric human society and the artifacts left behind; it became of interest after Darwin's theories of evolution were accepted by the intellectual communities
The Scientific Revolution was revolutionary in the sense that it: A. led to the replacement of the craftsman with the scientist. B. rejected all traditional knowledge in favor of new discoveries. C. set the standard for evaluating knowledge in the Western world. D. involved thousands of people in the pursuit of scientific goals.
C. set the standard for evaluating knowledge in the Western world.
Which of the following was NOT a criticism of American government under The Articles of Confederation? A. that it was unable to deal with the country's fiscal instability B. that it failed to deal with the nation's economic problems C. that it gave too much power to a central government D. that it failed to adequately confront threats from Britain and Spain along U.S. borders E. that its single legislative body gave some states an unfair advantage
C. that it gave too much power to a central government
One radical change that Martin Luther advocated and the Catholic Church resisted was that: A. devotional books could be written in the vernacular languages. B. marriage had to be performed in the church. C. the liturgy should be performed in the vernacular languages. D. all images should be removed from churches.
C. the liturgy should be performed in the vernacular languages.
When researchers conduct a meta-analysis, what are they attempting to achieve? A. they wish to research something without having to go out and find it B. they do not wish to go outside of their company for information; by using this form of research they can utilize the data they own C. they are combining previous research in order to say something about the hypothesis others have not D. they wish to collaborate with other scientists to review and publish findings from historical research
C. they are combining previous research in order to say something about the hypothesis others have not
The attack on Fort Sumter: A. caused increasing opposition to the war in the North. B. weakened the secession movement. C. united northern opinion against the rebellion. D. was the first southern defeat of the war.
C. united northern opinion against the rebellion.
Drawing conclusions is: A. using information that is implied or inferred to make educated guesses about what will happen next in a text. B. using information that is clearly stated to make meaning out of a text. C. using information that is implied or inferred to make meaning out of what is not clearly stated. D. using explicitly stated information to make judgements about the text. E. using information that is implied to suggest characters' personality traits.
C. using information that is implied or inferred to make meaning out of what is not clearly stated.
Argument 1: ''99% of climate scientists agree that climate change is occurring and that it's caused by human activity. There's no need for more research. The evidence is in. The climate is changing, and we need to take action to address it. That's why I support Law X.'' Argument 2: ''I just don't believe that climate change is a serious problem, so I don't support Law X. We don't need it. It's addressing a problem that doesn't exist!'' These two authors disagree about Law X because they disagree about... A. Whether or not climate change is caused by human activities B. What we should do about the accepted fact o f climate change C. How many scientists agree that climate change is occurring D. A fact (whether or not climate change exists)
D. A fact (whether or not climate change exists)
Which one of these is the best explanation of the benefits of using a slideshow presentation? A. A slideshow can feature unlimited slides, so you can fit in plenty of information. B. A slideshow is a visual representation of the topic. C. A slideshow can be used by a student without a teacher. D. A slideshow can integrate several different forms of communication.
D. A slideshow can integrate several different forms of communication.
A map would be LEAST useful for describing which of the following? A. The routes taken by Marco Polo B. The spread of infectious diseases C. The expansion of the Roman Empire D. Literary works written by William Shakespeare
D. Literary works written by William Shakespeare
A source that outlines the state of the research on a specific subject matter is best described as which of the following? A. Primary source B. Comparative analytical study C. Peer-reviewed source D. Literature review
D. Literature review
Which of the following is best explained by Great Man Theory? A. Enslavement of Africans in the New World B. The Revolutionary War C. Movement west on the Oregon Trail D. Napoleon conquering Europe
D. Napoleon conquering Europe
What are the two types of premises an argument can have? A. Simple and complex. B. Spoken and mimed. C. Stated and implied. D. Stated and repeated. E. Covered and hidden
D. Stated and repeated
What was the MAIN reason the United States wanted to resume relations with China? A. The United States wanted to thwart the growing economic power of Japan. B. China had asked that diplomatic relations resume. C. China's large population represented an important economic market. D. The United States believed it would force better relations with the Soviet Union. E. The United States believed China could become an important ally.
D. The United States believed it would force better relations with the Soviet Union.
What is a benefit of secondary sources? A. They can be boring B. They are unbiased C. All of these are benefits D. They provide a broad overview
D. They provide a broad overview
What is the primary purpose of an informational text? A. To entertain B. To provoke strong feelings C. None of these D. To convey knowledge about a topic
D. To convey knowledge about a topic
To synthesize means: A. To identify the purpose of a text. B. To look closely at each text individually. C. To combine information in a logical way to form a clear and comprehensive picture of the topic. D. To identify the main idea of a text. None of these
D. To identify the main idea of a text.
Imagine you have just read a short biography about Martin Luther King, Jr. and want to visualize what his speeches and rallies were like. Which form would be best? A. Computer software B. Slideshow C. Written text D. Video
D. Video
Of the following sources of historical information about the Vietnam War, the only one that is a primary source is: A. an award-winning documentary film shown on the History Channel. B. a scholarly article, published in The American Historical Review, analyzing newspaper articles published during the first year of the war. C. an interview with a history professor at the local university who specializes in the 1960s. D. a collection of letters written by one soldier to his fiancée in America
D. a collection of letters written by one soldier to his fiancée in America
Frontier pioneers: A. quickly established a network of mercantilism B. failed to establish a self-sufficient lifestyle. C. relied on local government for the necessities of living. D. attempted to recreate the life they had left behind in the East.
D. attempted to recreate the life they had left behind in the East.
How did Leopold von Ranke initiate the shift of history techniques from a subject close to literature to a scientific discipline in the 19th century? A. he changed the way history was documented in order to synthesize the information into a coherent story that explained the events B. he introduced a dramatic flair in his literary devices, making historical accounts more suitable for publishing C. he used historical studies to prove European's cultural superiority that allowed them to conquer and colonize other peoples D. he emphasized that historical accounts should be recorded by those actually experiencing or witnessing the events
D. he emphasized that historical accounts should be recorded by those actually experiencing or witnessing the events
The woman suffrage movement suffered from each of the following problems EXCEPT: A. indecision on whether to pursue remedies at the state or national level. B. resistance from the Catholic Church. C. disunity. D. opposition from the prohibition movement. E. male opposition.
D. opposition from the prohibition movement.
The Neolithic Revolution is characterized by: A. the manufacture and use of iron tools. B. the development of urban-based civilizations. C. dependence on hunting and gathering techniques. D. the domestication of animals and the start of agriculture.
D. the domestication of animals and the start of agriculture.
The 1989 incident at Tiananmen Square demonstrated: A. the limitations on population growth dictated by the communist government. B. the conservative nature of Chinese students and university life. C. the long term effects of the Cultural Revolution in China. D. the unwillingness of communist leaders to allow intellectual freedom.
D. the unwillingness of communist leaders to allow intellectual freedom.
Why should you be careful when using online sources? A. They may present misinformation B. They may not be online for long periods of time C. They may not be reputable D. They may be biased E. All are correct
E. All are correct
One particular view or theory based on historical evidence is called: A.Hegelian Dialectic B. Secondary source C. Historical methodology D. Primary source E. Interpretation
E. Interpretation
Which of the following is NOT a result of content analysis? A. Social issues according to the audience B. Social issues according to the times the piece was written in C. Both the social context of the past and the present D. Social issues according to the writer E. Writing good research questions
E. Writing good research questions
What was the term for journalists who investigated American life and sought to expose corruption and questionable practices? A. sensationalists B. the New Journalists C. rationalists D. yellow journalists E. muckrakers
E. muckrakers
Which of the following wars between England and France had the greatest political and economic impact on colonial America? A. King George's War B. King William's War C. Queen Anne's War D. King Philip's War E. the French and Indian War
E. the French and Indian War
Using a sports analogy, which of these best describes the concept of historical perspective? A. A wet field B. The final score of a game C. One side of fans not seeing the action that led to an official's call D. An official making a bad call
One side of fans not seeing the action that led to an official's call
Great Man Theory could be used to explain all of these EXCEPT? A. Caesar's assassination B. The Black Death C. Hitler's rise to power in Nazi Germany D. Alexander the Great's conquests
The Black Death
Historical research involves examining ______ to make predictions about ______. Report an Error A. The future; the past B. The present; the past C. The past; the present D. The past; the future E. The present; the future
The past; the future
