PRAXIS SS 5004 - I

Question 1

The concept of the division of power between the state and the federal government is known as:

Accepted Answer

federalism

Question 2

In announcing the Emancipation Proclamation, Lincoln's immediate purpose was to:

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rally N morale by giving the war a higher moral purpose than preserve Union

Question 3

Which of the following was not a main motivation factor for European explorers?

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Protecting royalty

Question 4

Which Revol. War is considered the turning point because it led to direct French assistance for Americans?

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Saratoga

Question 5

Which of the following is the study of the social behavior of humans within a group?

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Sociology

Question 6

The culture of a people consists of its:

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All of the above

Question 7

The widespread use of computers has led to national concern over:

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guarding the right to privacy

Question 8

The term colonialism can be used to describe:

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Spanish conquests in the sixteenth century

Question 9

Martin Luther is associated with which of the following?

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95 These

Question 10

A topographical map is one that shows the:

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landscape and water of a region

Question 11

Which of the following was NOT associated with the Civil War era?

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Manifest Destiny

Question 12

Economic resources include all of the following EXCEPT:

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values

Question 13

The war powers of Congress include which of the following?

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all above, plus, provide for organizing, arming, calling forth militia

Question 14

"The shot heard 'round the world" is associated with which of the following events?

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The Revolutionary War

Question 15

According to the feudal system, serfs, were:

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peasants

Question 16

December 7, 1941, is the date of what major event in history?

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The Japanese attack Pearl Harbor

Question 17

The main purpose of Monroe Doctrine was to:

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end European colonial interference in Latin America

Question 18

Which would be considered a primary source in research of the factors that influenced U.S. involvement in Korean War?

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I and IV only

Question 19

Ms. R is teaching SS and outlining skills. What would be the most appropriate heading for the following outline list?

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The Progressive Era

Question 20

Mr. G is teaching about Civil War and its aftermath in SS. He explains that Jim Crow laws were attempt by the:

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state and local gov. to restrict the freedom of African Americans

Question 21

Monotheism of ancient Hebrews spread thru-out ancient world and led to formation of Christianity and Islam. Example of:

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cultural diffusion

Question 22

Mr. DeVito's class is studying immigration to the United States. Which concept would be appropriate to introduce?

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Assimilation

Question 23

The central banking system of the U.S. that issues bank notes and lends money to member banks is known as:

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The Federal Reserve

Question 24

Supply and demand refers to:

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the availability of resources based on consumer consumption

Question 25

Which of the following are research tools?

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All of the above

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT one of the five themes of geography?

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Economic growth

Question 27

A nomadic lifestyle would most likely be found in the:

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Sahara Desert

Question 28

In teaching SS, a teacher puts these two quotations on the board. These illustrate the concept of:

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nationalism

Question 29

Which statement is true about U.S. political parties but not true in multiparty European governments?

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Single mem. district vote patterns identify candidates for seats in office

Question 30

New Deal legislation developed to alleviate the strain of the G. Depression on the nation's econ. was under president...

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

Question 31

In what year did the Salem Witch Trials take place?

Accepted Answer

1692

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