TEXES EC 6 SOCIAL STUDIES STUDY GUIDE
TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED APLUS
●● Sam Houston (1793-1863)
Answer: President of the Republic of Texas, also served as a senator and
governor of Texas.
●● Ann Richards
Answer: Female governor of Texas
●● Mayan civilization -
Answer: known for stair-step temples and detailed carvings; had
advanced writing and mathematics
●● Toltec Civilization
Answer: known for skill in metal work and pottery
●● Teotihuacán civilization
Answer: west of the Olmec area, was known for its monumental
pyramids, temples, and roads
,●● Olmec civilization
Answer: the first Mesoamerican civilization; Invented the long-count
calendar, a writing system, and are remembered for the excellence of
their stone carvings
●● Christopher Columbus
Answer: 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.
●● he Spanish colonization
Answer: 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.
●● Northwest Passage to make trade with Asia easier
Answer: French explorers settled in North and East Canada and along
the Mississippi river, trading furs and fish.
●● The Columbian Exchange
Answer: The exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and technologies
between the Americas and the rest of the world following Columbus's
voyages.
, ●● Mercantilism
Answer: 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
●● The Columbian exchange
Answer: 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.
●● Triangular Trade
Answer: 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
●● Increase in Britain's debt
Answer: 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.
●● George Washington emerged
Answer: George Washington emerged as a colonial military leader. He
was the commander in the first conflict with the French and earned the
TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED APLUS
●● Sam Houston (1793-1863)
Answer: President of the Republic of Texas, also served as a senator and
governor of Texas.
●● Ann Richards
Answer: Female governor of Texas
●● Mayan civilization -
Answer: known for stair-step temples and detailed carvings; had
advanced writing and mathematics
●● Toltec Civilization
Answer: known for skill in metal work and pottery
●● Teotihuacán civilization
Answer: west of the Olmec area, was known for its monumental
pyramids, temples, and roads
,●● Olmec civilization
Answer: the first Mesoamerican civilization; Invented the long-count
calendar, a writing system, and are remembered for the excellence of
their stone carvings
●● Christopher Columbus
Answer: 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.
●● he Spanish colonization
Answer: 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.
●● Northwest Passage to make trade with Asia easier
Answer: French explorers settled in North and East Canada and along
the Mississippi river, trading furs and fish.
●● The Columbian Exchange
Answer: The exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and technologies
between the Americas and the rest of the world following Columbus's
voyages.
, ●● Mercantilism
Answer: 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
●● The Columbian exchange
Answer: 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.
●● Triangular Trade
Answer: 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
●● Increase in Britain's debt
Answer: 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.
●● George Washington emerged
Answer: George Washington emerged as a colonial military leader. He
was the commander in the first conflict with the French and earned the
