TExES CORE Subjects EC-6 (391):
Social Studies exam guide well
explained
Stephen F. Austin (1793-1836) - n
ANS ✔
Early settler and considered the "father of Texas," served as Secretary of State for
the Republic of Texas
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Sam Houston (1793-1863) - n
ANS ✔
President of the Republic of Texas, also served as a senator and governor of Texas.
Qs
Ann Richards - n
ANS ✔
Female governor of Texas
Qs
Mayan civilization - - n
ANS ✔
known for stair-step temples and detailed carvings; had advanced writing and
mathematics
Qs
Toltec Civilization - n
ANS ✔
known for skill in metal work and pottery
,Qs
Teotihuacán civilization - n
ANS ✔
west of the Olmec area, was known for its monumental pyramids, temples, and
roads
Qs
Olmec civilization - n
ANS ✔
the first Mesoamerican civilization; Invented the long-count calendar, a writing
system, and are remembered for the excellence of their stone carvings
Qs
Christopher Columbus - n
ANS ✔
convinced the Spanish crown to support his search for a westward route to India by
crossing the Atlantic. Instead, he arrived in the modern-day Caribbean, marking the
beginning of European exploration of the Americas.
Qs
he Spanish colonization - n
ANS ✔
the New World led to domination and subjugation of most of modern-day Central
and South America, in the name of God, gold, and glory.
Qs
Northwest Passage to make trade with Asia easier - n
ANS ✔
French explorers settled in North and East Canada and along the Mississippi river,
trading furs and fish.
Qs
, The Columbian Exchange - n
ANS ✔
The exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and technologies between the Americas
and the rest of the world following Columbus's voyages.
Qs
Mercantilism - n
ANS ✔
An economic policy under which nations sought to increase their wealth and power
by obtaining large amounts of gold and silver and by selling more goods than they
bought
Qs
The Columbian exchange - n
ANS ✔
was the swap of goods and cultural practices between Europe and the Americas. It
contributed to the expansion of slavery, shifted the economic paradigm in Europe,
and expanded slavery to a massive degree. Complications of these policies would
give rise in part to the American Revolution.
Qs
Triangular Trade - n
ANS ✔
A three way system of trade during 1600-1800s Africa sent slaves to America,
America sent Raw Materials to Europe, and Europe sent Guns and Rum to Africa
Qs
Increase in Britain's debt - n
ANS ✔
The war placed a heavy financial burden on Britain and doubled the nation's debt.
To finance this debt, Britain began implementing new taxes across their worldwide
empire.
Social Studies exam guide well
explained
Stephen F. Austin (1793-1836) - n
ANS ✔
Early settler and considered the "father of Texas," served as Secretary of State for
the Republic of Texas
Qs
Sam Houston (1793-1863) - n
ANS ✔
President of the Republic of Texas, also served as a senator and governor of Texas.
Qs
Ann Richards - n
ANS ✔
Female governor of Texas
Qs
Mayan civilization - - n
ANS ✔
known for stair-step temples and detailed carvings; had advanced writing and
mathematics
Qs
Toltec Civilization - n
ANS ✔
known for skill in metal work and pottery
,Qs
Teotihuacán civilization - n
ANS ✔
west of the Olmec area, was known for its monumental pyramids, temples, and
roads
Qs
Olmec civilization - n
ANS ✔
the first Mesoamerican civilization; Invented the long-count calendar, a writing
system, and are remembered for the excellence of their stone carvings
Qs
Christopher Columbus - n
ANS ✔
convinced the Spanish crown to support his search for a westward route to India by
crossing the Atlantic. Instead, he arrived in the modern-day Caribbean, marking the
beginning of European exploration of the Americas.
Qs
he Spanish colonization - n
ANS ✔
the New World led to domination and subjugation of most of modern-day Central
and South America, in the name of God, gold, and glory.
Qs
Northwest Passage to make trade with Asia easier - n
ANS ✔
French explorers settled in North and East Canada and along the Mississippi river,
trading furs and fish.
Qs
, The Columbian Exchange - n
ANS ✔
The exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and technologies between the Americas
and the rest of the world following Columbus's voyages.
Qs
Mercantilism - n
ANS ✔
An economic policy under which nations sought to increase their wealth and power
by obtaining large amounts of gold and silver and by selling more goods than they
bought
Qs
The Columbian exchange - n
ANS ✔
was the swap of goods and cultural practices between Europe and the Americas. It
contributed to the expansion of slavery, shifted the economic paradigm in Europe,
and expanded slavery to a massive degree. Complications of these policies would
give rise in part to the American Revolution.
Qs
Triangular Trade - n
ANS ✔
A three way system of trade during 1600-1800s Africa sent slaves to America,
America sent Raw Materials to Europe, and Europe sent Guns and Rum to Africa
Qs
Increase in Britain's debt - n
ANS ✔
The war placed a heavy financial burden on Britain and doubled the nation's debt.
To finance this debt, Britain began implementing new taxes across their worldwide
empire.
