STAAR U.S. History Practice Assessment

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Why did federal leaders have a renewed interest in the phrase “In God We Trust”?

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They wanted to contrast the country with the atheism of the Soviet Union.

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912.1.1.C

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How does this structure affect the standard of living in the western United States?

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It supplies the region with water and electric power.

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912.4.27.A

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Which situation resulted in innovations such as computer chips and GPS? A shortage of technological advances in other areas of the world, Increased efforts by companies to improve manufacturing techniques, A rise in competition among technology companies in a free-enterprise system, Decreased use of social-media platforms to gain information

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A rise in competition among technology companies in a free-enterprise system

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912.4.27.B

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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?

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It increased the political participation of minorities.

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912.1.9.I

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Which category from the table BEST points to one initial cause of the Great Depression? Options: Unemployment Rate, Dow Jones Industrial Average Index, Federal Budget Surplus/Deficit, Total U.S. Exports

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Dow Jones Industrial Average Index

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912.4.16.B

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In which way does the table provide evidence to support the answer to Part A?

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By showing how the stock market crashed before the onset of other financial problems

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912.4.16.B

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Why was this language included in the document?

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To explain the purpose of government

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912.1.1.A

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Why is Sandra Day O’Connor a significant figure in U.S. history?

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She helped create opportunities for women in law by being the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court.

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912.3.23.A

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Which statement describes a purpose of the naturalization test?

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To determine whether the applicant has a basic knowledge of American history

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912.3.22.D

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Which statement describes U.S. economic trends immediately after World War I ended in 1918?

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The economy entered a period of instability.

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912.4.15.D