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Test Description: 2019 STAAR Questions
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1) Which grievance from the Declaration of Independence is addressed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
A
“For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury . . .”
B
“For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us . . .”
C
“He has obstructed the... Laws for establishing Judiciary powers.”
D
“He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly.”
2) What reason did President James K. Polk give when he asked Congress to declare war against Mexico?
A
To prevent human rights abuses in Mexico
B
To ensure slavery would continue in Texas
C
To stop Mexican attacks against U.S. territory
D
To preserve religious freedom within Texas
3) Which pair contributed to the development of political parties in the United States?
A
Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan
B
Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton
C
George Washington, Paul Revere
D
Continental Army , English Army
4) Which event occurred as a result of General Cornwallis’s surrender at the Battle of Yorktown?
A
The Second Continental Congress agreed to the Articles of Confederation.
B
Great Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris.
C
France recognized American independence and declared war against Great Britain.
D
The Second Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III.
5) Which three factors contributed most to the rapid industrialization and urbanization of the United States?
A
Telegraph, Nativism, Cotton gin
B
Protective tariffs, Abundant land, Slavery
C
Investment capital, New means of transport, Large labor force
D
Fertile soil, Mild climate, Unskilled labor
6) In the 1630s, Thomas Hooker and Roger Williams disagreed with the religious leaders of Massachusetts. These disagreements were resolved when Hooker and Williams
A
Founded new political parties in the Massachusetts Bay area
B
Petitioned Parliament to revise the Massachusetts Bay charter
C
Left Massachusetts and explored the Mississippi Valley
D
Left Massachusetts and established new colonies
7) What was one result of the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828?
A
Ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment
B
Elimination of the spoils system
C
Renewal of the charter of the Bank of the United States
D
Increased levels of voter participation
8) What was one effect of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850?
A
The Republican Party lost influence in the federal legislature
B
The Missouri Compromise was deemed unconstitutional by federal courts.
C
Tensions among the populations of northern and southern states increased.
D
Immigrants were forced to relocate from eastern cities to western territories.
9) Which factor contributed most to the population from 1850 to 1860?
A
Relocation of American Indians to reservations
B
Completion of the Erie Canal
C
Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad
D
Discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill
10) How were former Confederate leaders treated under the Radical Reconstruction plan?
A
They were denied citizenship because it was believed they had started the war.
B
They were denied the ability to obtain political positions.
C
They were required to enlist in the U.S. Army for two years.
D
They were allowed to obtain federal loans to help restore the cotton industry.
11) What was the Embargo Act of 1807?
A
Prohibit American ships from trading in foreign ports.
B
Ended the American Revolution
C
Created a treaty with European nations
D
Established a new form of government
12) Responsibility: Second President of the United States, Courage: Defending Redcoats at the Boston Massacre Trial and Perseverance: Negotiating the Treaty of Paris... All of these refer to who?
A
Benjamin Franklin
B
John Jay
C
James Madison
D
John Adams
13) Photograph called American progress, with an Angle flying above the land in a westward direction represents what?
A
Exhibit about the Civil War
B
Early Spanish explorers
C
Academic presentation about Manifest Destiny
D
Textbook about European immigration
14) President James Monroe issued a statement called the Monroe Doctrine, this was for what purpose?
A
To strengthen political alliances with European allies
B
To prevent European intervention in countries near the United States
C
To address European competition for natural resources
D
To increase U.S. military readiness for European expansionism
15) In Lincoln's second inaugural address he demonstrates what...
A
Inspiration — He wants the Union to be a model of democracy for all nations.
B
Compassion — He wants to help those who suffered during the Civil War.
C
Persistence — He believes the Union must surrender in order to have peace.
D
Confidence — He believes history would prove him correct to fight in the Civil War.
16) Why did slavery become a widespread practice in the United States during the early nineteenth century?
A
Advancements in technology led to the need for skilled workers.
B
Improved transportation systems made it easier for workers to migrate.
C
The system of indentured servitude was banned.
D
The need for agricultural labor increased as a result of expanded cotton production.
17) What did George Washington express in his farewell address as president for the US to avoid...
A
Allowing U.S. citizens to emigrate
B
Being a part of a global trade network
C
Establishing U.S. territories overseas
D
Becoming involved in the political affairs of other countries
18) What territory did the US aquire from Spain in 1819?
A
Florida
B
Louisiana
C
Oregon
D
Texas
19) In 1807 what territory did the US acquire from France for 3 Million dollars under president Thomas Jefferson?
A
Louisiana
B
Texas
C
Florida
D
Oregon
20) What territory was gained in 1845?
A
Oregon
B
Louisiana
C
Flordia
D
Texas
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