Praxis Social Studies (5004) Form 2 Test Questions and Correct Answers

Praxis Social Studies (5004) Form 2 Test Questions and Correct Answers What best describes why a democratic government regulates the economy? To ensure financial stability What best describes the historical settlement of the present-day United States? The area was primarily populated from the East Coast to the West Coast What most contributes to the cultural cohesion of a community? Common Language Which of the conflicts contributed to an agreement between British colonies known as the Albany Plan? French and Indian War The following excerpt is a portion of a letter from George Washington to Henry Knox in February, 1787. "If three years ago, any person had of told me that at this day, I should see such a formidable rebellion against the laws and constitutions of our own making as now appears, I should have thought him a bedlamite (insane person)—fit subject for a madhouse..." Which of the rebellions is discussed in this excerpt? Shays' Rebellion Which TWO of the following natural resources were European explorers trying to acquire during the early exploration of North America? Gold & Silver Which of the following developments prompted the United States Congress to pass the USA PATRIOT Act? An attack by terrorists in 2001 Which of the following actions would a government most likely take to encourage economic growth? Lowering interest rates Which of the following doubled the size of the United States? The Louisiana Purchase The following narrative is from The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa (1789). "I remember, in the vessel in which I was brought over, in the men's apartment, there were several brothers . . . sold in different lots; and it was very moving on this occasion, to see and hear their cries at parting." Which of the following eighteenth-century practices is described by this narrative? Chattel Slavery Which TWO factors contributed to the failure of the Articles of Confederation? States printed local currencies The federal government was unable to force laws "With the existing colonies or dependencies of any European power we have not interfered and shall not interfere. But with the Governments who have declared their independence and maintain it, and whose independence we have, on great consideration and on just principles, acknowledged, we could not view any interposition for the purpose of oppressing them, or controlling in any other manner their destiny, by any European power in any other light than as the manifestation of an unfriendly disposition toward the United States." United States president, 1823