STAAR Test Security Exam Questions With
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Which category from the table BEST points to one initial cause of the Great
Depression?
In which way does the table provide evidence to support the answer to Part A? -
ANSWER-A. Dow Jones Industrial Average Index
B. By showing how the stock market crashed before the onset of other problems.
This excerpt is from the U.S. Constitution.
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish
Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the
general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do
ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
—Preamble to the U.S. Constitution
Why was this language included in the document? - ANSWER-To explain the purpose
of the government.
Why is Sandra Day O'Connor a significant figure in U.S. history? - ANSWER-She
helped create opportunities for women in law by being the first woman to be appointed
to the supreme court.
This excerpt is from a newspaper article describing a disturbance that occurred in
Colonial Beach, Virginia, during the 1950s.
The swimming party of [African Americans] to test their right to swim in the Potomac
River at Colonial Beach last Saturday ended in a near riot. . . .
Hundreds of other residents and visitors were attracted to the waterfront when [African
American] bathers swam at a spot used only by white persons for seventy years.
—Arizona Sun, August 11, 1950
Based on the excerpt and your knowledge of U.S. history, how did the passage of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964 help address these types of issues? - ANSWER-By prohibiting
discrimination in public places.
Why did federal leaders have a renewed interest in the phrase "In God We Trust"? -
ANSWER-They wanted to contrast the country with the Atheism of the Soviet Union
This photograph shows an important historical feature, How does this structure affects
the standard of living in the western United States? - ANSWER-It supplies the region
with water and electric power
In the presidential speech: It is possible that when the banks resume a very few people
who have not recovered from their fear may again begin withdrawals. Let me make it
clear that the banks will take care of all needs. . . . People will again be glad to have
their money where it will be safely taken care of and where they can use it conveniently
, at any time. I can assure you that it is safer to keep your money in a reopened bank
than under the mattress.
—President Franklin D. Roosevelt, March 12, 1933
Choose the correct answer to support the sentence - ANSWER-The Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was created as a result of _The Great Depression_. One
purpose of the FDIC was to _maintain financial stability_
This excerpt from a presidential address: Throughout our history, our government has
provided cutting-edge scientists and inventors with the support that they need. That's
what planted the seeds for the Internet. That's what helped make possible things like
computer chips and GPS.
—President Barack Obama, State of the Union address
Which situation resulted in Innoventions such as computers and GPS - ANSWER-A rise
in competition among technology companies in a free-enterprise system.
This excerpt is from a civil-service law passed by the U.S. Congress in the 1880s.
Examinations shall be practical in their character, and . . . shall relate to those matters
which will fairly test the relative capacity and fitness of the persons examined to
discharge the duties of the service into which they seek to be appointed.
—Pendleton Civil Service Act of 1883
Based on the excerpt and your knowledge of U.S. history, why did lawmakers believe
that this type of reform was needed? - ANSWER-To address the practice of elected
officials awarding jobs to their political allies
This time line shows select events related to voting rights in the United States.
Based on the time line and your knowledge of U.S. history, which statement describes
the impact of the Civil Rights Movement on U.S. society? - ANSWER-It increased the
political participation of minorities
This list describes a volunteer organization founded by African American women.
Women's Service Club of Boston
founded in 1919 and active throughout the twentieth century
provided affordable shelter for minority women
helped minority women working in domestic service
offered social services, professional training, and legal education
Which statement BEST describes the goal of the Women's Service Club of Boston? -
ANSWER-Expanding the availability of economics opportunities and rights for minority
women.
What was the significance of the Marshall Plan? - ANSWER-The Marshall Plan
provided -economic support- to -European- countries after WWII. This action fully
supported the -Truman Doctrine-
This excerpt is about a societal issue from the 1970s and 1980s.
Correct Answers
Which category from the table BEST points to one initial cause of the Great
Depression?
In which way does the table provide evidence to support the answer to Part A? -
ANSWER-A. Dow Jones Industrial Average Index
B. By showing how the stock market crashed before the onset of other problems.
This excerpt is from the U.S. Constitution.
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish
Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the
general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do
ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
—Preamble to the U.S. Constitution
Why was this language included in the document? - ANSWER-To explain the purpose
of the government.
Why is Sandra Day O'Connor a significant figure in U.S. history? - ANSWER-She
helped create opportunities for women in law by being the first woman to be appointed
to the supreme court.
This excerpt is from a newspaper article describing a disturbance that occurred in
Colonial Beach, Virginia, during the 1950s.
The swimming party of [African Americans] to test their right to swim in the Potomac
River at Colonial Beach last Saturday ended in a near riot. . . .
Hundreds of other residents and visitors were attracted to the waterfront when [African
American] bathers swam at a spot used only by white persons for seventy years.
—Arizona Sun, August 11, 1950
Based on the excerpt and your knowledge of U.S. history, how did the passage of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964 help address these types of issues? - ANSWER-By prohibiting
discrimination in public places.
Why did federal leaders have a renewed interest in the phrase "In God We Trust"? -
ANSWER-They wanted to contrast the country with the Atheism of the Soviet Union
This photograph shows an important historical feature, How does this structure affects
the standard of living in the western United States? - ANSWER-It supplies the region
with water and electric power
In the presidential speech: It is possible that when the banks resume a very few people
who have not recovered from their fear may again begin withdrawals. Let me make it
clear that the banks will take care of all needs. . . . People will again be glad to have
their money where it will be safely taken care of and where they can use it conveniently
, at any time. I can assure you that it is safer to keep your money in a reopened bank
than under the mattress.
—President Franklin D. Roosevelt, March 12, 1933
Choose the correct answer to support the sentence - ANSWER-The Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was created as a result of _The Great Depression_. One
purpose of the FDIC was to _maintain financial stability_
This excerpt from a presidential address: Throughout our history, our government has
provided cutting-edge scientists and inventors with the support that they need. That's
what planted the seeds for the Internet. That's what helped make possible things like
computer chips and GPS.
—President Barack Obama, State of the Union address
Which situation resulted in Innoventions such as computers and GPS - ANSWER-A rise
in competition among technology companies in a free-enterprise system.
This excerpt is from a civil-service law passed by the U.S. Congress in the 1880s.
Examinations shall be practical in their character, and . . . shall relate to those matters
which will fairly test the relative capacity and fitness of the persons examined to
discharge the duties of the service into which they seek to be appointed.
—Pendleton Civil Service Act of 1883
Based on the excerpt and your knowledge of U.S. history, why did lawmakers believe
that this type of reform was needed? - ANSWER-To address the practice of elected
officials awarding jobs to their political allies
This time line shows select events related to voting rights in the United States.
Based on the time line and your knowledge of U.S. history, which statement describes
the impact of the Civil Rights Movement on U.S. society? - ANSWER-It increased the
political participation of minorities
This list describes a volunteer organization founded by African American women.
Women's Service Club of Boston
founded in 1919 and active throughout the twentieth century
provided affordable shelter for minority women
helped minority women working in domestic service
offered social services, professional training, and legal education
Which statement BEST describes the goal of the Women's Service Club of Boston? -
ANSWER-Expanding the availability of economics opportunities and rights for minority
women.
What was the significance of the Marshall Plan? - ANSWER-The Marshall Plan
provided -economic support- to -European- countries after WWII. This action fully
supported the -Truman Doctrine-
This excerpt is about a societal issue from the 1970s and 1980s.
