EC-6 Core Subjects Social Studies

How do elementary teachers prepare students for their role as citizens of the US - Answer- They lay the foundation of American core values, citizenship, democracy, and patriotism What is the sufferage movement in TX - Answer- The sufferage movement was a long fight lasting nearly 60 years to convince the male dominated political establishment and other women of merit of enfranchising women Virginia House of Burgesses - Answer- Established in 1619 in Jamestown was the first democratically elected legislative body in the British American Colonies created to function as a form of representative government Products that have supported Texas economy through its history - Answer- Cotton & Cattle 19th/20th century , petroleum 20th century and Computers and electronics Petroleum was one of the most important exports for TX Pearl Harbor - Answer- Pres Roosevelt attack on Japan Dec 1941 Checks and Balances - Answer- Constitution set up the system so each branch has the power to control or regulate the power of the other two Judicial Review - Answer- Power to review legislation enacted by congress and signed by the president Pocket veto - Answer- Power of the president to veto or refuse to sign legislation approved by congress Habeas Corpus - Answer- Civil rights that guarantees people the right to a quick trial by jury Why are advanced organizers and graphic representations common in Social Studies - Answer- They make content accessible to all children including ELLs Mayflower compact - Answer- Was drawn up and signed by the pilgrims aboard the Mayflower. They pledged to consult one another and use majority vote to make decisions. Earliest agreement to establish a political body and give the body power to act for the good of the colony Latitude/Longitude - Answer- Together they provide the absolute location of any person,place,or thing on earth Lines form divisions in this grid system lines measure distance in degrees