Praxis 5901 Exam Questions with Complete Answers
Why does a democratic government regulate the economy? To ensure financial stability
What statement best describes the historical settlement of the present-day United States?
The area was primarily populated from the East Coast to the West Coast.
What most contributes to the cultural cohesion of a community Common language
Which conflict contributed to an agreement between British colonies known as the Albany
Plan? French and Indian War
The following excerpt is a portion of a letter from George Washington to Henry Knox in
February, 1787.
"If three years ago, any person had of told me that at this day, I should see such a formidable
rebellion against the laws and constitutions of our own making as now appears, I should have
thought him a bedlamite (insane person)—fit subject for a madhouse..."
Which rebellion is discussed in this excerpt? Shays' Rebellion
Which TWO natural resources were European explorers trying to acquire during the early
exploration of North America? Gold and silver
Which development prompted the United States Congress to pass the USA PATRIOT Act?
An attack by terrorists in 2001
Which action would a government most likely take to encourage economic growth?
Lowering interest rates
What acquisition doubled the size of the United States? The Louisiana Purchase
, The following narrative is from The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or
Gustavus Vassa (1789).
"I remember, in the vessel in which I was brought over, in the men's apartment, there were
several brothers . . . sold in different lots; and it was very moving on this occasion, to see and
hear their cries at parting."
Which eighteenth-century practices is described by this narrative? Chattel slavery
Which TWO factors contributed to the failure of the Articles of Confederation? 1. States
printed local currencies.
2.The federal government was unable to enforce laws
"With the existing colonies or dependencies of any European power we have not interfered and
shall not interfere. But with the Governments who have declared their independence and
maintain it, and whose independence we have, on great consideration and on just principles,
acknowledged, we could not view any interposition for the purpose of oppressing them, or
controlling in any other manner their destiny, by any European power in any other light than as
the manifestation of an unfriendly disposition toward the United States." United States
president, 1823
What is most associated with this speech? Monroe Doctrine
"I am of the opinion that when once these rebels have felt a smart blow, they will submit; and
no situation can ever change my fixed resolution...." King George III
What is most related to the topic discussed in this excerpt? The Declaration of
Independence
Why does a democratic government regulate the economy? To ensure financial stability
What statement best describes the historical settlement of the present-day United States?
The area was primarily populated from the East Coast to the West Coast.
What most contributes to the cultural cohesion of a community Common language
Which conflict contributed to an agreement between British colonies known as the Albany
Plan? French and Indian War
The following excerpt is a portion of a letter from George Washington to Henry Knox in
February, 1787.
"If three years ago, any person had of told me that at this day, I should see such a formidable
rebellion against the laws and constitutions of our own making as now appears, I should have
thought him a bedlamite (insane person)—fit subject for a madhouse..."
Which rebellion is discussed in this excerpt? Shays' Rebellion
Which TWO natural resources were European explorers trying to acquire during the early
exploration of North America? Gold and silver
Which development prompted the United States Congress to pass the USA PATRIOT Act?
An attack by terrorists in 2001
Which action would a government most likely take to encourage economic growth?
Lowering interest rates
What acquisition doubled the size of the United States? The Louisiana Purchase
, The following narrative is from The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or
Gustavus Vassa (1789).
"I remember, in the vessel in which I was brought over, in the men's apartment, there were
several brothers . . . sold in different lots; and it was very moving on this occasion, to see and
hear their cries at parting."
Which eighteenth-century practices is described by this narrative? Chattel slavery
Which TWO factors contributed to the failure of the Articles of Confederation? 1. States
printed local currencies.
2.The federal government was unable to enforce laws
"With the existing colonies or dependencies of any European power we have not interfered and
shall not interfere. But with the Governments who have declared their independence and
maintain it, and whose independence we have, on great consideration and on just principles,
acknowledged, we could not view any interposition for the purpose of oppressing them, or
controlling in any other manner their destiny, by any European power in any other light than as
the manifestation of an unfriendly disposition toward the United States." United States
president, 1823
What is most associated with this speech? Monroe Doctrine
"I am of the opinion that when once these rebels have felt a smart blow, they will submit; and
no situation can ever change my fixed resolution...." King George III
What is most related to the topic discussed in this excerpt? The Declaration of
Independence
