TEXES Social Studies 4-8 Study Notes
Questions With Solutions
Sediment Water-borne particles that settle where flow slows; i.e. in oxbow or bend of
rivers.
Thematic Maps Maps that show one or a small number of physical or geographical
features
Economic Consequences of Hurricane of 1900 Hurt Galveston's economy by way of
Houston supplanting it as Texas' major port and economic center.
Virginia Company Early example of a corporation - stakes owned by a collection of
shareholders.
Business Cycle Periods of fluctuation of real GDP
Political Consequences of Hurricane of 1900 Local Mayor/Council system was replaced
with a 5 member commission
, TEXES Social Studies 4-8 Study Notes
Questions With Solutions
Inspiration for Declaration of Independence John Locke's ideas of natural rights to life,
liberty, and property
Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) Upheld federal ability to regulate interstate commerce
Requirements to amend Texas Constitution 2/3s vote in both houses and a majority vote
from population
Scott Joplin Popular ragtime artist in early 1900s
Dynamite This invention facilitated the rapid construction of rail lines
Construction of Canals and Railroads Early to mid 19th century transportation revolution
that most affected the growth of cities
The Star-Spangled Banner Based on a poem written during the attack on Ft. McHenry in
Baltimore during the war of 1812
, TEXES Social Studies 4-8 Study Notes
Questions With Solutions
Creating Maps This is an example of application of social studies knowledge
Activities requiring research and preparation These activities provide the deepest
understanding of social studies topics
Atlas/globes, mental maps, and disease spread analysis Items that teach spatial concepts
Economic incentives _________________ are what motivates you to behave in a certain
way, while preferences are your needs, wants and desires. ________________ provide you the
motivation to pursue your preferences.
Extrinsic incentives __________ incentives come from outside of a person. These are the
typical economic incentives that you probably think about all of the time. __________ incentives
include cash rewards, bonuses, income and profits. However, it's not all about money. These
incentives can include such things as peer recognition, fame, social status and power. Some of
these incentives will work better than others, depending upon your preferences. Someone may
care more about social status, for example, than money.
Questions With Solutions
Sediment Water-borne particles that settle where flow slows; i.e. in oxbow or bend of
rivers.
Thematic Maps Maps that show one or a small number of physical or geographical
features
Economic Consequences of Hurricane of 1900 Hurt Galveston's economy by way of
Houston supplanting it as Texas' major port and economic center.
Virginia Company Early example of a corporation - stakes owned by a collection of
shareholders.
Business Cycle Periods of fluctuation of real GDP
Political Consequences of Hurricane of 1900 Local Mayor/Council system was replaced
with a 5 member commission
, TEXES Social Studies 4-8 Study Notes
Questions With Solutions
Inspiration for Declaration of Independence John Locke's ideas of natural rights to life,
liberty, and property
Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) Upheld federal ability to regulate interstate commerce
Requirements to amend Texas Constitution 2/3s vote in both houses and a majority vote
from population
Scott Joplin Popular ragtime artist in early 1900s
Dynamite This invention facilitated the rapid construction of rail lines
Construction of Canals and Railroads Early to mid 19th century transportation revolution
that most affected the growth of cities
The Star-Spangled Banner Based on a poem written during the attack on Ft. McHenry in
Baltimore during the war of 1812
, TEXES Social Studies 4-8 Study Notes
Questions With Solutions
Creating Maps This is an example of application of social studies knowledge
Activities requiring research and preparation These activities provide the deepest
understanding of social studies topics
Atlas/globes, mental maps, and disease spread analysis Items that teach spatial concepts
Economic incentives _________________ are what motivates you to behave in a certain
way, while preferences are your needs, wants and desires. ________________ provide you the
motivation to pursue your preferences.
Extrinsic incentives __________ incentives come from outside of a person. These are the
typical economic incentives that you probably think about all of the time. __________ incentives
include cash rewards, bonuses, income and profits. However, it's not all about money. These
incentives can include such things as peer recognition, fame, social status and power. Some of
these incentives will work better than others, depending upon your preferences. Someone may
care more about social status, for example, than money.
