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27.A

25.B

29.B

9.F

28.C

29.H

12.A

25.A

29.B

8.D

17.B

29.H

10.F

29.B

15.B

29.H

16.B

2.D

29.H

22.A

29.B

13.B

27.C

29.H

17.A

29.B

15.E

29.H

29.B

3.D

14.A

29.B

18.A

29.H

9.D

29.B

4.C

25.C

29.H

1.A

20.B

29.H

26.D

29.B

8.C

29.B

7.D

3.B

14.B

29.H

29.B

8.F

29.H

15.D

24.B

29.H

23.A

29.B

21.A

12.B

29.H

29.B

4.F

4.A

29.B

3.C

11.A

29.H

17.E

29.H

28.A

29.B

5.A

28.B

29.H

13.A

29.B

20.A

29.B

8.B

29.H

7.C

26.A

29.B

19.C

11.A

29.B

4.D

29.H

6.A

19.B

29.B

7.A

19.A

29.H

3.A

29.B

9.A

16.E

29.B

17.D

29.H

5.B

26.C

29.B

16.C

29.B

7.G

2.B

29.B

29.D

8.A

23.C

2018 STAAR US History

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Which application of a new technology can be attributed to an invention of Thomas Edison?

Refrigerated railroad cars allowed food to be transported long distances.

Light bulbs made it efficient for factory workers to work at night.

Diesel engines were used in the production of airplanes.

Sonar technology was used to track submarines.

27.A

Why were country-and-western performers such as Gene Autry popular with U.S. radio audiences during the 1930s?

Their art related to the struggles of the period.

They shared stories of individuals who became wealthy.

They promoted work programs for rural communities.

Their art brought attention to global human rights issues.

25.B

29.B

Which of the following contributed to President Truman’s decision to issue this order?

A lack of funding for veteran pensions

Declining enlistment rates during peacetime

Discrimination against minority service members

A desire to repeal the draft

29.B

9.F

Which conclusion about the U.S. economy is most supported by the information on this time line?

Government regulations prompted companies to develop alternative production techniques.

Decreased globalization prompted companies to innovate and improve existing products.

Decreased demand for new technology forced producers to reduce manufacturing costs.

Marketplace competition drove producers to innovate and improve products.

28.C

29.H

What was one factor that helped turn the Great Plains into the Dust Bowl in the 1930s?

Paying farmers to plant native grasses

Increased demand for tobacco after World War I

Numerous tornadoes occurring in the region

Intense drought in the region

12.A

How does this excerpt reflect a significant turning point in American history?

It depicts the reaction to victory in the Spanish-American War.

It portrays the changing social norms of the Jazz Age.

It describes the experiences of immigrant workers during the Gilded Age.

It details the industrial progress of the post–World War I era.

25.A

29.B

What was the overall goal of U.S. military intervention in Vietnam from 1964–1973?

Eliminating trade barriers between the United States and Southeast Asia

Isolating the Soviet Union by improving Chinese relations with the United States

Promoting economic growth in the Pacific region

Preventing communism from spreading throughout Southeast Asia

8.D

Which occurrence was a result of the shift in the number of births that began in 1946?

The decline of family farming

The spread of new diseases

The growth of the suburbs

The reduction of defense spending

17.B

29.H

Which course of action did President Carter propose in order to solve this problem for the next generation?

Contract with foreign nations to build wind turbines

Reduce federal spending on solar cell energy research

Drill fewer offshore wells to conserve marine life

Develop alternative energy sources

10.F

29.B

What was the most likely result of the publication of images such as this 1906 political cartoon?

The government passed the Sherman Antitrust Act.

Private companies refused to import foreign foods.

The government passed the Pure Food and Drug Act.

Labor unions protested unsafe working conditions.

15.B

29.H

Which statement best explains how bank failures contributed to the Great Depression?

People lost their savings because the government did not insure bank deposits.

Business could not be done when President Franklin Roosevelt declared a bank holiday.

The interest rates on bank loans were too high.

Foreign investors did not invest enough in U.S. banks.

16.B

How did the event in this headline impact the Civil Rights movement?

The focus of the movement shifted to the struggle of migrant workers.

The movement lost credibility with the American public.

The focus of the movement shifted to protesting U.S. involvement in foreign wars

The movement lost an important national leader.

2.D

29.H

Which American value is described in this excerpt?

Individualism

Populism

Liberty

Laissez-faire

22.A

29.B

In the World War II era, what was the major reason for Jewish immigration to the United States?

To seek guaranteed universal suffrage

To escape famine and drought caused by natural disaster

To seek better educational opportunities

To escape state-sponsored genocide

13.B

How did the process shown in this photograph enhance the automobile industry?

By speeding up production of automobiles at lower costs

By requiring only licensed workers to produce the automobiles

By ensuring high-quality automobiles for consumers at higher prices

By developing new designs to test automobile safety standards

27.C

29.H

What was the most likely purpose of this National War Labor Board order?

To prevent unions from discriminating against unskilled workers during the war

To weaken the “Rosie the Riveter” image for women working on the home front

To double the output of equipment needed to support U.S. troops overseas

To ensure fair treatment for women in the workplace during the war

17.A

29.B

What was the goal of the actions on this time line?

To ensure deposits into customer savings accounts

To increase government regulation of business

To end speculation in the stock market

To stabilize the national economy

15.E

29.H

This excerpt is from a book written by a Norwegian man who immigrated to the United States in the late 1800s.
These immigrants were relieved when they saw the type of land they were expecting because they —

hoped to establish farms

wanted to build factories

planned to mine for gold

wanted to work for the railroad

29.B

3.D

Which challenges prompted New York City to take these actions?

Increasing threats to large urban areas by foreign and domestic terrorism

A widening gap in income levels between socioeconomic groups in society

Escalating costs of providing health care and social services for senior citizens

Aging infrastructure and pollution caused by high population density

14.A

29.B

How did Bill Gates earn the title “World’s Richest Man”?

By creating social media sites

By investing in global satellite communications

By developing computer software

By creating innovations in cell phone technology

18.A

Which organizations correctly complete this table?

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29.H

9.D

Which of the causes underlying World War I was this provision of the Fourteen Points intended to prevent?

Nationalism and militarism

Blockades and unrestricted submarine warfare

Secret treaties and alliances

Imperialism and self-determination

29.B

4.C

Which of the following developments is best illustrated by this information?

Diffusion of American popular culture

Growth of American student exchange programs

Establishment of cultural imperialism

Expansion of affirmative action

25.C

29.H

What was the most important diplomatic effect of the Declaration of Independence for the United States?

It allowed foreign governments to officially recognize the United States.

It forced Great Britain to trade with the United States.

It required Great Britain to pay war reparations to the United States.

It allowed the United States to establish immigration quotas.

1.A

What role did the Supreme Court play in this declaration?

The court ruled Florida’s use of butterfly ballots violated the Equal Protection Clause.

The court ruled on the constitutionality of the vote recount in Florida.

The court determined that campaign contributions are forms of free speech.

The court ruled that requiring literacy tests to vote was unconstitutional.

20.B

29.H

This model was evident in the United States through the works of —

Frances Willard and her support of the temperance movement

A. Philip Randolph and his protests during World War II

Jane Addams and her programs for new immigrants

Eugene V. Debs and his establishment of the American Railway Union

26.D

29.B

Which action caused the United States to engage in a “police action” on the Korean Peninsula in 1950?

The collapse of South Korea’s democratic government

The assassination of North Korea’s political leader

South Korea’s blockade of North Korea

North Korea’s invasion of South Korea

8.C

Which technological advancement was developed in installations near these cities during World War II?
• Hanford, Washington
• Oak Ridge, Tennessee
• Los Alamos, New Mexico

Long-range submarines

Radio navigation

Atomic bombs

Jet engines

29.B

7.D

The Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor developed in response to the —

increased need to protect worker interests

decreased power of political machines

increased demand for skilled workers

decreased profitability of the agricultural sector

3.B

What was the most likely topic of discussion between these men?

Limiting the power of major railroad companies

Creating alternative maritime shipping routes

Designating additional land as national parks

Reducing the influence of environmental lobbyists

14.B

29.H

Which term completes this text box?

Hawk mentality

Credibility gap

Living-room war

Flexible response

29.B

8.F

How did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 contribute to the changes shown in this table?

It helped reduce voter discrimination at polling sites.

It increased state revenues associated with poll taxes.

It contributed to increased involvement of lobbyists in political campaigns.

It helped voters determine educational policy based on literacy test results.

29.H

What was one economic effect of the Spanish–American War?

Shipbuilding industries in the United States declined.

New free and fair trade treaties were established between the United States and developing countries.

The United States gained direct access to additional natural resources and overseas markets.

Demand for coal and petroleum as energy sources declined.

15.D

Who is the recipient of this award?

Frances Perkins

Hillary Clinton

Sandra Day O’Connor

Barbara Jordan

24.B

29.H

Which of the following was implemented in 1913 to solve these problems?

Each state held party conventions in order to select senators.

A national referendum was held to standardize the procedures for selecting senators.

Open primaries were used to limit the choices of senators who could be confirmed by state legislatures.

A constitutional amendment was ratified that required senators to be elected directly by popular vote.

23.A

29.B

How did the Brown v. Board of Education decision influence the Civil Rights movement?

By discouraging activists from relying on the judicial system

By guaranteeing scholarships to minority college students

By providing a judicial basis for achieving equality in other areas

By eliminating social barriers associated with hiring practices

21.A

Which factor facilitated statehood for the darker–shaded areas?

The introduction of barbed wire throughout the Great Plains

The expansion of railway lines throughout the West

The acceptance of Mormons by other religious sects in the East

The peaceful integration of settlers with American Indian populations

12.B

29.H

Which group followed the advice given in this address?

Expansionists during the Spanish-American War

Isolationists regarding the Treaty of Versailles after World War I

Hawks in Congress during the Vietnam War

Civil libertarians in Congress after the start of the War on Terror

29.B

4.F

In the late 1800s, Sanford B. Dole contributed to the expansion of the United States by advocating the annexation of —

Puerto Rico

the Panama Canal Zone

Hawaii

the Philippines

4.A

What was the main reason given for the creation of these restrictions?

Preventing the depletion of natural resources

Discouraging anti-American activism

Reducing competition for U.S. jobs

Addressing a lack of urban housing

29.B

3.C

How did this treaty contribute to the end of the Cold War?

By reducing tensions associated with the threat of nuclear war

By providing an exchange of weapons for war hostages

By allowing secret weapons technologies to be shared

By establishing an official cease-fire

11.A

29.H

These gasoline rationing stamps were printed beginning in January 1974, but were never used.
Which situation led the U.S. government to print these coupons?

The economic collapse of the Soviet Union caused by increased defense spending

A shortage of consumer goods following the end of a global conflict

Economic deflation caused by increased trade globalization

An embargo organized by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

17.E

29.H

Innovations in which industry will most likely make this kind of surgery possible?

Robotics

Aeronautics

Chemistry

Nursing

28.A

29.B

How did the Nineteenth Amendment expand the democratic process?

By prohibiting discrimination in voting on the basis of race

By eliminating the poll tax

By prohibiting discrimination in voting on the basis of gender

By lowering the voting age

5.A

Which industry is most responsible for these quality–of–life improvements?

Communications

Aerospace

Medical research

Transportation

28.B

29.H

What was a primary reason for the demographic shift described in this excerpt?

Increased demand for sharecroppers in the North

Limited economic opportunities for African Americans in the South

Increased availability of manufactured goods in the North

A lack of educational institutions for African Americans in the South

13.A

29.B

Which similarity completes this Venn diagram?

Included debate over the use of line-item veto

Violated the principle of due process

Involved debate over the extent of executive and legislative authority

Deemed unconstitutional by the judicial branch

20.A

29.B

What prompted the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) to target the “Hollywood Ten”?

Support for American isolationism in the years leading up to World War II

Increased political pressure from racial groups regarding civil rights legislation

Growing anxiety related to the economic effects of the Great Depression

Fear of communist infiltration within the American entertainment industry

8.B

What was the purpose of this type of Office of War Information poster?

To provide jobs to unemployed artists during an economic crisis

To help the public understand its role in national security

To encourage young men to join the war effort

To protect civil liberties during times of national emergency

29.H

7.C

Which two amendments should replace the question marks in this excerpt?

Fifth Amendment and Eighth Amendment

Third Amendment and Seventh Amendment

First Amendment and Fourth Amendment

Second Amendment and Sixth Amendment

26.A

29.B

What was the reaction of many Americans to the Watergate scandal?

Confidence in the presidential selection process

Support for the containment of communism

Discontent over the antiwar and civil rights protests

Cynicism about government and elected politicians

19.C

Which event prompted this speech by President Bush?

The attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The attack on the USS Cole

The mail-bombing campaign of the Unabomber

The bombing of a federal building in Oklahoma City

11.A

29.B

What was one effect of the arrival of the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe during World War I?

Italy left the Central powers alliance.

The heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne was assassinated in Sarajevo.

The Allies were able to launch a major counterattack on the western front.

Russian forces were able to withdraw from the eastern front.

4.D

What was a result of the social problems presented in this 1917 political cartoon?

Government leaders introduced health-care reform laws.

Lobbyists focused attention on the power of corporate monopolies.

Progressives worked to ratify a prohibition amendment.

29.H

6.A

In 1919, Charles Schenck was charged with violating the Espionage Act. The Supreme Court ruled that Schenck's actions created a “clear and present danger.”
How did the decision in this case affect the rights of U.S. citizens?

By establishing restrictions on the right to vote

By protecting the freedoms of religious minorities

By placing limits on freedom of expression

By protecting the rights of accused persons

19.B

Which action replaces the question mark on this cause-and-effect diagram?

implements an embargo against Japan

sends ground troops to fight the Chinese

bans the sale of weapons to China

appeases Japanese demands for new territory

29.B

7.A

Which of the following was a significant effect of New Deal legislation?

Income tax rates fell to historic lows.

The federal government took on new roles.

The regulation of intrastate trade was transferred to the states.

States became the sole enforcers of immigration law.

19.A

This legislation affected how federal employees were hired. The law now required government jobs to be —

based on the political party affiliation of the applicant

determined by a merit system based on civil service examinations

based on the approval of lawmakers

set aside for business executives of large corporations

29.H

3.A

How did the ideas presented in this address affect the early Civil Rights movement in the United States?

By encouraging African Americans to achieve equality through vocational education

By directly supporting Marcus Garvey’s Black Star Steamship Line

By encouraging African Americans to accept Jim Crow laws

By forming the basis for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

29.B

9.A

Which New Deal agency was created to specifically serve this population?

Federal Housing Administration

Securities and Exchange Commission

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Social Security Administration

16.E

29.B

Which action is prohibited under provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972?

A principal refuses to organize athletic events and programs for female sports teams.

The funding for a music program is cut because of declining tax revenues.

A teacher attempts to organize a charity basketball game for faculty and students.

The staffing for a foreign language class is reduced due to lack of interest.

17.D

What were photographs such as this one taken by Lewis Hine primarily intended to accomplish?

Encourage leaders to make segregation in schools illegal

Document labor conditions during an economic crisis

Depict the evils of capitalism in communist propaganda

Focus attention on the need for child labor reforms

29.H

5.B

A student could use this excerpt in a paper about the —

challenges of preserving American Indian traditional clothing

movement to reform American Indian schools

contributions of American Indians to U.S. culture

pressure on American Indians to assimilate

26.C

29.B

Which action completes this cause-and-effect diagram?

Banks lower interest rates

Elected leaders lower tariff rates

Companies lay off employees

Labor unions demand higher wages

16.C

29.B

What important military contribution did Navajo Code Talkers make during World War II?

They were part of a volunteer group of U.S. pilots that defended China from Japanese aggression.

They were one of the groups that transmitted secret military information in the Pacific Theater.

They were among the first black servicemen to fly as military aviators in the U.S. armed forces.

They were members of the tank division that helped liberate France after the invasion of Normandy.

7.G

Which box lists characteristics of the 1960s?

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2.B

29.B

Which action best explains the differences shown in these photographs?

The United States gave economic assistance through the Marshall Plan.

The United States and the Soviet Union created an alliance after World War II.

U.S. leaders created the United Nations.

The Soviet Union established the “Iron Curtain” after World War II.

29.D

8.A

Which action is the best example of a civic responsibility?

Writing an editorial piece for a newspaper

Voting on election day

Opening a business

23.C

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2018 STAAR US History

Which application of a new technology can be attributed to an invention of Thomas Edison?

Why were country-and-western performers such as Gene Autry popular with U.S. radio audiences during the 1930s?

Which of the following contributed to President Truman’s decision to issue this order?

Which conclusion about the U.S. economy is most supported by the information on this time line?

What was one factor that helped turn the Great Plains into the Dust Bowl in the 1930s?

How does this excerpt reflect a significant turning point in American history?

What was the overall goal of U.S. military intervention in Vietnam from 1964–1973?

Which occurrence was a result of the shift in the number of births that began in 1946?

Which course of action did President Carter propose in order to solve this problem for the next generation?

What was the most likely result of the publication of images such as this 1906 political cartoon?

Which statement best explains how bank failures contributed to the Great Depression?

How did the event in this headline impact the Civil Rights movement?

Which American value is described in this excerpt?

In the World War II era, what was the major reason for Jewish immigration to the United States?

How did the process shown in this photograph enhance the automobile industry?

What was the most likely purpose of this National War Labor Board order?

What was the goal of the actions on this time line?

This excerpt is from a book written by a Norwegian man who immigrated to the United States in the late 1800s.These immigrants were relieved when they saw the type of land they were expecting because they —

Which challenges prompted New York City to take these actions?

How did Bill Gates earn the title “World’s Richest Man”?

Which organizations correctly complete this table?

Which of the causes underlying World War I was this provision of the Fourteen Points intended to prevent?

Which of the following developments is best illustrated by this information?

What was the most important diplomatic effect of the Declaration of Independence for the United States?

What role did the Supreme Court play in this declaration?

This model was evident in the United States through the works of —

Which action caused the United States to engage in a “police action” on the Korean Peninsula in 1950?

Which technological advancement was developed in installations near these cities during World War II?• Hanford, Washington • Oak Ridge, Tennessee • Los Alamos, New Mexico

The Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor developed in response to the —

What was the most likely topic of discussion between these men?

Which term completes this text box?

How did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 contribute to the changes shown in this table?

What was one economic effect of the Spanish–American War?

Who is the recipient of this award?

Which of the following was implemented in 1913 to solve these problems?

How did the Brown v. Board of Education decision influence the Civil Rights movement?

Which factor facilitated statehood for the darker–shaded areas?

Which group followed the advice given in this address?

In the late 1800s, Sanford B. Dole contributed to the expansion of the United States by advocating the annexation of —

What was the main reason given for the creation of these restrictions?

How did this treaty contribute to the end of the Cold War?

These gasoline rationing stamps were printed beginning in January 1974, but were never used.Which situation led the U.S. government to print these coupons?

Innovations in which industry will most likely make this kind of surgery possible?

How did the Nineteenth Amendment expand the democratic process?

Which industry is most responsible for these quality–of–life improvements?

What was a primary reason for the demographic shift described in this excerpt?

Which similarity completes this Venn diagram?

What prompted the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) to target the “Hollywood Ten”?

What was the purpose of this type of Office of War Information poster?

Which two amendments should replace the question marks in this excerpt?

What was the reaction of many Americans to the Watergate scandal?

Which event prompted this speech by President Bush?

What was one effect of the arrival of the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe during World War I?

What was a result of the social problems presented in this 1917 political cartoon?

In 1919, Charles Schenck was charged with violating the Espionage Act. The Supreme Court ruled that Schenck's actions created a “clear and present danger.” How did the decision in this case affect the rights of U.S. citizens?

Which action replaces the question mark on this cause-and-effect diagram?

Which of the following was a significant effect of New Deal legislation?

This legislation affected how federal employees were hired. The law now required government jobs to be —

How did the ideas presented in this address affect the early Civil Rights movement in the United States?

Which New Deal agency was created to specifically serve this population?

Which action is prohibited under provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972?

What were photographs such as this one taken by Lewis Hine primarily intended to accomplish?

A student could use this excerpt in a paper about the —

Which action completes this cause-and-effect diagram?

What important military contribution did Navajo Code Talkers make during World War II?

Which box lists characteristics of the 1960s?

Which action best explains the differences shown in these photographs?

Which action is the best example of a civic responsibility?

Which application of a new technology can be attributed to an invention of Thomas Edison?

Why were country-and-western performers such as Gene Autry popular with U.S. radio audiences during the 1930s?

Which of the following contributed to President Truman’s decision to issue this order?

Which conclusion about the U.S. economy is most supported by the information on this time line?

What was one factor that helped turn the Great Plains into the Dust Bowl in the 1930s?

How does this excerpt reflect a significant turning point in American history?

What was the overall goal of U.S. military intervention in Vietnam from 1964–1973?

Which occurrence was a result of the shift in the number of births that began in 1946?

Which course of action did President Carter propose in order to solve this problem for the next generation?

What was the most likely result of the publication of images such as this 1906 political cartoon?

This excerpt is from a book written by a Norwegian man who immigrated to the United States in the late 1800s.
These immigrants were relieved when they saw the type of land they were expecting because they —

Which technological advancement was developed in installations near these cities during World War II?
• Hanford, Washington
• Oak Ridge, Tennessee
• Los Alamos, New Mexico

These gasoline rationing stamps were printed beginning in January 1974, but were never used.
Which situation led the U.S. government to print these coupons?

In 1919, Charles Schenck was charged with violating the Espionage Act. The Supreme Court ruled that Schenck's actions created a “clear and present danger.”
How did the decision in this case affect the rights of U.S. citizens?

This excerpt is from a book written by a Norwegian man who immigrated to the United States in the late 1800s.
These immigrants were relieved when they saw the type of land they were expecting because they —

Which technological advancement was developed in installations near these cities during World War II?
• Hanford, Washington
• Oak Ridge, Tennessee
• Los Alamos, New Mexico

These gasoline rationing stamps were printed beginning in January 1974, but were never used.
Which situation led the U.S. government to print these coupons?

In 1919, Charles Schenck was charged with violating the Espionage Act. The Supreme Court ruled that Schenck's actions created a “clear and present danger.”
How did the decision in this case affect the rights of U.S. citizens?