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