US History STAAR EOC Study Guide
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Declaration of Independence - Belief in consent of the governed, other nations recognized
the US as a country, inspired other to question their governments. Unalienable rights - rights
that cannot be taken away.
Principles of the Constitution - Limits the power of the federal government by separation of
powers and checks and balances.
1st Amendment - Freedom of religion, press, speech, assembly, and petition.
5th Amendment - People accused of crimes must be read their rights. (Miranda v. Arizona);
eminent domain.
Individualism - Americans were self-sufficient in creating the life they wanted; one of five
demographic principles observed by Tocqueville
Populism - Americans of various backgrounds could participate in government, not just the
elite; one of five demographic principles observed by Tocqueville
E pluribus unum - "Out of many, one"; colonies were different yet came together to form
one country
, Civic Responsibilities - voting in elections, serving on a jury, staying informed on government
issues
Gilded Age - Businesses became wealthy, and some corrupt government officials supported
business first policies.
Electricity - Made manufacturing more efficient; light bulb led to more hours of work = more
production.
Railroads - Provided farmers & ranchers access to distant markets, and allowed Americans to
settle the West; Bessemer steel provided stronger and cheaper materials to build
Monopolies - Total control of an industry by one company, restricted by laws passed to
protest competitors and regulate consumer prices
Andrew Carnegie - Philanthropy to improve society through donations to education and the
arts.
Labor Unions - Fought for better pay and working conditions and end of child labor; resulted
in increased federal involvement
Urbanization - Rapid industrialization led to people moving to cities for employment; caused
sanitation problems; taller buildings built because of cheaper steel
Political Corruption - controlled political parties; exchanged jobs/infrastructure for votes;
justified corruption by helping the community
(2025) Exam Practice Questions | Latest
Already Graded A+ UPDATE 2025|2026
Declaration of Independence - Belief in consent of the governed, other nations recognized
the US as a country, inspired other to question their governments. Unalienable rights - rights
that cannot be taken away.
Principles of the Constitution - Limits the power of the federal government by separation of
powers and checks and balances.
1st Amendment - Freedom of religion, press, speech, assembly, and petition.
5th Amendment - People accused of crimes must be read their rights. (Miranda v. Arizona);
eminent domain.
Individualism - Americans were self-sufficient in creating the life they wanted; one of five
demographic principles observed by Tocqueville
Populism - Americans of various backgrounds could participate in government, not just the
elite; one of five demographic principles observed by Tocqueville
E pluribus unum - "Out of many, one"; colonies were different yet came together to form
one country
, Civic Responsibilities - voting in elections, serving on a jury, staying informed on government
issues
Gilded Age - Businesses became wealthy, and some corrupt government officials supported
business first policies.
Electricity - Made manufacturing more efficient; light bulb led to more hours of work = more
production.
Railroads - Provided farmers & ranchers access to distant markets, and allowed Americans to
settle the West; Bessemer steel provided stronger and cheaper materials to build
Monopolies - Total control of an industry by one company, restricted by laws passed to
protest competitors and regulate consumer prices
Andrew Carnegie - Philanthropy to improve society through donations to education and the
arts.
Labor Unions - Fought for better pay and working conditions and end of child labor; resulted
in increased federal involvement
Urbanization - Rapid industrialization led to people moving to cities for employment; caused
sanitation problems; taller buildings built because of cheaper steel
Political Corruption - controlled political parties; exchanged jobs/infrastructure for votes;
justified corruption by helping the community
