PRAXIS: Social Studies (5004) Form 2 Questions and Answers Graded A+

PRAXIS: Social Studies (5004) Form 2 Questions and Answers Graded A+ 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 Which of the following is most associated with this speech? Monroe Doctrine "I am of the opinion that when once these rebels have felt a smart blow, they will submit; and no situation can ever change my fixed resolution...." King George III Which of the following is most related to the topic discussed in this excerpt? The Declaration of Independence Which of the following best describes how the increasing popularity of automobiles transformed the United States during the early twentieth century? The number of roads that were paved increased Which of the following maps would most likely be used in distinguishing cultural regions? A world map of languages "The Conventions of a number of the States having at the time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added." (1789) Which of the following documents resolved the issue described by this excerpt? The Bill of Rights Which of the following is recognized by three of the world's major religions as a holy city? Jerusalem Which entrepreneur is most associated with the information revolution that developed in Silicon Valley? Steven Paul Jobs Which of the following best describes how the farming techniques used by the Inca developed? Steep mountains resulted in the development of terrace farms. Which of the following was written to raise public support for the ratification of the United States Constitution? The Federalist Papers Which of the following best protects the security of citizens in a democracy? Ensuring that voters are well-informed about elections Which of the following countries did the United States come into conflict with as a result of the annexation of the Republic of Texas? Mexico Which of the following best describes President Woodrow Wilson's main justification for the entry of the United States into World War I? The world needed to be made safe for democracy Which of the following amendments to the United States Constitution extended the right to vote to women? Nineteenth Amendment - Availability of abundant natural resources - Federal laws enacted to protect property rights - Extensive patent laws passed Which of the following developments was made possible as a result of the factors listed above? The Industrial Revolution Which of the following topics is most related to the Roman "Twelve Tables"? Law Which of the following events resulted in the United States gaining control of the Philippines? Spanish-American War "...a Firm League of Friendship with each other, against all force offered to, or attacks made upon them..." (1781) Which of the following documents outlines the objectives referred to in this excerpt? The Articles of Confederation Which of the following scenarios would most directly increase a nation's gross domestic product? A rise in the price of exported goods Which of the following best describes the prime meridian? Longitude line that divides Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres Which of the following describes the primary purpose of cross-cultural comparisons? To identify traits shared between cultures - Rich soil - Abundant fishing grounds - Access to freshwater Which of the following actions by European colonists was most affected by these factors? Founding of settlements Which of the following describes one outcome of the Battle of Saratoga? The American victory convinced France to form a military alliance with the colonists. Which of the following events contributed to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War? The sinking of a United States battleship Which of the following is best described as the study of individual economic behavior? Microeconomics Which of the following architectural innovations is attributed to classical Greece? Ionic Column Which of the following would most contribute to an entrepreneur's success? Labor and Capital Which of the following best characterizes a resource as scarce? The consumer demand for the resource exceeds the amount available Which of the following objectives is expressly stated in the preamble to the Constitution? Providing for the common defense and establishing justice Which of the following describes a physical characteristic that a developer would use when planning a residential community? Analyzing the proximity to flood zones Which of the following rights is most characteristic of a democracy? The right to participate in the electoral process Which of the following officials is the chief executive at the state level of government? Governor Which of the following best describes why the Amazon Basin is considered a region? Physical characteristics are influenced by the tributaries of the Amazon River Which of the following actions is considered primarily a duty of local governments? Organizing school systems Which of the following describes the primary reason for the establishment of time zones in the United States? To improve the efficiency of transportation Which of the following amendments to the United States Constitution was used to justify segregation? Tenth Which TWO of the following locations are the best examples of how human interaction can affect the environment? The Hoover Dam Mount Rushmore Ramon can spend his time creating calligraphy cards or baking muffins. He chooses to bake muffins. Which of the following economic terms best describes the calligraphy cards in this scenario? Opportunity Cost Which of the following actions is the direct result of how humans impact the environment? Deforestation Which of the following best explains why Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan used deficit spending? To stimulate weak economics Which of the following best describes a reasonable application of how geography can be used to interpret the past? To understand how the discovery of gold affected the development of California The following excerpt was written on July 4, 1776. "When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another . . . " Which of the following individuals was the author of this document? Thomas Jefferson Which of the following organizations was most responsible for the increased tensions over the shortage of a natural resource during the 1970s? Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries Which of the following is one characteristic of a democracy? Citizens participate in the fair election of government officials Sixteenth-century European explorers sought to discover alternative trade routes to which of the following? Asia