TEXES 7-12 Social Studies Content Exam (232) Exam Test
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Quantitative Analysis - - this is the study of society using numbers and statistics.
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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo - - Pease treaty between the US and Mexico. The treaty
called for the US to pay $15 million dollars, set the border at the Rio Grande and gave the
US ownership of California, parts of New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming and
Colorado. Over 90% of people in those areas chose to become US citizens.
**Theory of Relativity** - - Einstein
Cordova Rebellion - - an uprising around Nacogdoches when Cordova and other
leaders sought to oppose the new Texas Republic.
Santa Fe Expedition - - This was a commercial and military expedition to secure parts
of Northern New Mexico for Texas. It was initiated by Lamar in order to gain control over the
Santa Fe Trail.
**Camp David Accords** - - Signed by the Egyptian President, Anwar El Sadat and
the Israeli Prime Minister. Jimmy Carter was a witness. This lead to the Egypt-Israel Peace
Treaty. (1978)
**Magna Carta and The Constitution** - - both of these documents state that all
men should be allowed due process
**How can Congress help a recession?** - - cut taxes on individuals, businesses and
corporations
,Shay's Rebellion - - an armed uprising in Massachusetts during 1786 and 1787.
Daniel Shay's led a rebellion against economic and civil injustices. These events shaped
the Constitution and lead George Washington to be president. *Farmers protested high
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taxes and heavy debt.
ancient greek slaves - - prisoners of war
Battle of San Jacinto - - Surprise attack on the Mexican Army by Sam Houston's Texas
militia. The Texans had more artillery during this battle which ended the Texas Revolution.
Texas captured or killed the entire Mexican army and Santa Anna in 18 minutes.
Four pillars of Reaganomics - - reduce the growth of government spending, reduce
federal income tax and capital gains, reduce government regulation and tighten the money
supply to reduce inflation.
**The Feminine Mystique** - - a book by Betty Friedman which discussed the lives of
unhappy housewives in America.
**Progressive Era amendments** - - 16th (federal government can collect income
tax) 17th (direct election of Senators) 18th (prohibition began) 19th (women's right to vote)
**North's strengths** - - larger population, industrial advantage, imported gun
powder, and controlled the navy & seas
**South's strengths** - - could produce food, trained officers, fought in it's territory
*most wars were fought in the Gulf Coast Region, had better skilled military leaders, were
defending their homes
, **Comanche** - - The most skilled tribe in horse breeding and training
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Comanche, Apache and Kiowa - - all 3 of these native American tribes lived on the
plains
Karankawas - - lived between Galveston and Corpus Christi. These native Americans
practiced ceremonial cannibalism where they would consume parts of the conquered
enemies.
What did the ancient Mayans worship? - - Nature. Sun God, Maize God and Rain God
The constitution of 1824 - - established a republican government in Mexico but failed
to mention states rights
Treaty of Velasco - - This treaty ended the war between Texas and Mexico on May 14,
1836 and set the boundary at Rio Grande. Santa Ana agreed to withdraw his troops from
Texas but the Mexican government refused to recognize Texas as independent.
Sweatt vs. Painter - - ended segregation at UT and was a precedent to Brown vs.
Board
Cabeza de la Vava - - Spanish explorer who shipwrecked and explored most of the
region that would eventually be Texas.
expansionary policy - - to increase government spending and lower taxes in order to
reduce unemployment
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Quantitative Analysis - - this is the study of society using numbers and statistics.
Page | 1
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo - - Pease treaty between the US and Mexico. The treaty
called for the US to pay $15 million dollars, set the border at the Rio Grande and gave the
US ownership of California, parts of New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming and
Colorado. Over 90% of people in those areas chose to become US citizens.
**Theory of Relativity** - - Einstein
Cordova Rebellion - - an uprising around Nacogdoches when Cordova and other
leaders sought to oppose the new Texas Republic.
Santa Fe Expedition - - This was a commercial and military expedition to secure parts
of Northern New Mexico for Texas. It was initiated by Lamar in order to gain control over the
Santa Fe Trail.
**Camp David Accords** - - Signed by the Egyptian President, Anwar El Sadat and
the Israeli Prime Minister. Jimmy Carter was a witness. This lead to the Egypt-Israel Peace
Treaty. (1978)
**Magna Carta and The Constitution** - - both of these documents state that all
men should be allowed due process
**How can Congress help a recession?** - - cut taxes on individuals, businesses and
corporations
,Shay's Rebellion - - an armed uprising in Massachusetts during 1786 and 1787.
Daniel Shay's led a rebellion against economic and civil injustices. These events shaped
the Constitution and lead George Washington to be president. *Farmers protested high
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taxes and heavy debt.
ancient greek slaves - - prisoners of war
Battle of San Jacinto - - Surprise attack on the Mexican Army by Sam Houston's Texas
militia. The Texans had more artillery during this battle which ended the Texas Revolution.
Texas captured or killed the entire Mexican army and Santa Anna in 18 minutes.
Four pillars of Reaganomics - - reduce the growth of government spending, reduce
federal income tax and capital gains, reduce government regulation and tighten the money
supply to reduce inflation.
**The Feminine Mystique** - - a book by Betty Friedman which discussed the lives of
unhappy housewives in America.
**Progressive Era amendments** - - 16th (federal government can collect income
tax) 17th (direct election of Senators) 18th (prohibition began) 19th (women's right to vote)
**North's strengths** - - larger population, industrial advantage, imported gun
powder, and controlled the navy & seas
**South's strengths** - - could produce food, trained officers, fought in it's territory
*most wars were fought in the Gulf Coast Region, had better skilled military leaders, were
defending their homes
, **Comanche** - - The most skilled tribe in horse breeding and training
Page | 3
Comanche, Apache and Kiowa - - all 3 of these native American tribes lived on the
plains
Karankawas - - lived between Galveston and Corpus Christi. These native Americans
practiced ceremonial cannibalism where they would consume parts of the conquered
enemies.
What did the ancient Mayans worship? - - Nature. Sun God, Maize God and Rain God
The constitution of 1824 - - established a republican government in Mexico but failed
to mention states rights
Treaty of Velasco - - This treaty ended the war between Texas and Mexico on May 14,
1836 and set the boundary at Rio Grande. Santa Ana agreed to withdraw his troops from
Texas but the Mexican government refused to recognize Texas as independent.
Sweatt vs. Painter - - ended segregation at UT and was a precedent to Brown vs.
Board
Cabeza de la Vava - - Spanish explorer who shipwrecked and explored most of the
region that would eventually be Texas.
expansionary policy - - to increase government spending and lower taxes in order to
reduce unemployment
