social studies taks test five objectives

1. Social Studies TAKS TestFive Objectives Objective 1: History Objective 2: Geographical Influences Objective 3: Social and Economic Influences Objective 4: Political Influences Objective 5: Social Studies Skills

3. King John signing Magna CartaKing John signing Magna Carta

4. Signing the Mayflower CompactSigning the Mayflower Compact

5. Signing the Declaration of IndependenceSigning the Declaration of Independence

6. Writing the U.S. ConstitutionWriting the U.S. Constitution

7. Compromises during the Philadelphia Convention of 1787 Great Compromise 3/5ths Compromise

8. The issue of representation in Congress was settled during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 by allowing � A all states to be represented equally in both houses of Congress B each state to have two senators and to have representation in the House determined by population C the states to be represented on the basis of wealth D each state to have one vote in Congress regardless of the state�s number of delegates

9. The issue of representation in Congress was settled during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 by allowing � A all states to be represented equally in both houses of Congress B each state to have two senators and to have representation in the House determined by population C the states to be represented on the basis of wealth D each state to have one vote in Congress regardless of the state�s number of delegates

10. One of the most important problems facing the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was how to balance the � A needs of eastern and western states B powers of the state and national governments C demands of business and labor D conflicts between industrialists and farmers

11. One of the most important problems facing the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was how to balance the � A needs of eastern and western states B powers of the state and national governments C demands of business and labor D conflicts between industrialists and farmers

14. The framers of the U.S. Constitution designed the system of checks and balances in order to � A protect the powers of the state governments B prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful C preserve the financial stability of the new government D enable the government to act quickly when necessary

15. The framers of the U.S. Constitution designed the system of checks and balances in order to � A protect the powers of the state governments B prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful C preserve the financial stability of the new government D enable the government to act quickly when necessary

17. Which of the following principles in the U.S. Constitution best expresses the idea of federalism? A Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion. B No soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any home. C Excessive bail shall not be required nor excessive fines imposed. D The powers not delegated to the national government are reserved to the states.

18. Which of the following principles in the U.S. Constitution best expresses the idea of federalism? A Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion. B No soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any home. C Excessive bail shall not be required nor excessive fines imposed. D The powers not delegated to the national government are reserved to the states.

20. In the early 1800s most southern plantation owners opposed protective tariffs because they believed tariffs would � A raise the price of imported manufactured goods B be used to support the abolitionist movement C limit expansion into the western territories D prevent the importation of more slaves

21. In the early 1800s most southern plantation owners opposed protective tariffs because they believed tariffs would � A raise the price of imported manufactured goods B be used to support the abolitionist movement C limit expansion into the western territories D prevent the importation of more slaves

22. Civil WarCivil War

23. Emancipation ProclamationEmancipation Proclamation

24. 14th Amendment14th Amendment

25. 15th Amendment15th Amendment