TEXES 7-12 Social Studies Content Exam (232)

Quantitative Analysis - Answer - this is the study of society using numbers and statistics. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo - Answer - 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** - Answer - Einstein Cordova Rebellion - Answer - an uprising around Nacogdoches when Cordova and other leaders sought to oppose the new Texas Republic. Santa Fe Expedition - Answer - 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** - Answer - 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** - Answer - both of these documents state that all men should be allowed due process **How can Congress help a recession?** - Answer - cut taxes on individuals, businesses and corporations Shay's Rebellion - Answer - 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 taxes and heavy debt. ancient greek slaves - Answer - prisoners of war Battle of San Jacinto - Answer - 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 - Answer - reduce the growth of government spending, reduce federal income tax and capital gains, reduce government regulation and tighten the money supply to reduce inflation.