TEXES 7-12 Social Studies Content Exam (232)Questions And Answers

Quantitative Analysis - ANS this is the study of society using numbers and statistics. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo - ANS Pease treaty between the US and Mexico. The treaty called for the US to pay $15 million dollars, set the border at the Rio Grande and gave the US ownership of California, parts of New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming and Colorado. Over 90% of people in those areas chose to become US citizens. **Theory of Relativity** - ANS Einstein Cordova Rebellion - ANS an uprising around Nacogdoches when Cordova and other leaders sought to oppose the new Texas Republic. Santa Fe Expedition - ANS This was a commercial and military expedition to secure parts of Northern New Mexico for Texas. It was initiated by Lamar in order to gain control over the Santa Fe Trail. **Camp David Accords** - ANS Signed by the Egyptian President, Anwar El Sadat and the Israeli Prime Minister. Jimmy Carter was a witness. This lead to the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty. (1978) **Magna Carta and The Constitution** - ANS both of these documents state that all men should be allowed due process **How can Congress help a recession?** - ANS cut taxes on individuals, businesses and corporations Shay's Rebellion - ANS an armed uprising in Massachusetts during 1786 and 1787. Daniel Shay's led a rebellion against economic and civil injustices. These events shaped the Constitution and lead George Washington to be president. *Farmers protested high taxes and heavy debt. ancient greek slaves - ANS prisoners of war Battle of San Jacinto - ANS Surprise attack on the Mexican Army by Sam Houston's Texas militia. The Texans had more artillery during this battle which ended the Texas Revolution. Texas captured or killed the entire Mexican army and Santa Anna in 18 minutes. Four pillars of Reaganomics - ANS reduce the growth of government spending, reduce federal income tax and capital gains, reduce government regulation and tighten the money supply to reduce inflation. **The Feminine Mystique** - ANS a book by Betty Friedman which discussed the lives of unhappy housewives in America. **Progressive Era amendments** - ANS 16th (federal government can collect income tax) 17th (direct election of Senators) 18th (prohibition began) 19th (women's right to vote) **North's strengths** - ANS larger population, industrial advantage, imported gun powder, and controlled the navy & seas **South's strengths** - ANS could produce food, trained officers, fought in it's territory *most wars were fought in the Gulf Coast Region, had better skilled military leaders, were defending their homes **Comanche** - ANS The most skilled tribe in horse breeding and training Comanche, Apache and Kiowa - ANS all 3 of these native American tribes lived on the plains Karankawas - ANS lived between Galveston and Corpus Christi. These native Americans practiced ceremonial cannibalism where they would consume parts of the conquered enemies. What did the ancient Mayans worship? - ANS Nature. Sun God, Maize God and Rain God The constitution of 1824 - ANS established a republican government in Mexico but failed to mention states rights Treaty of Velasco - ANS This treaty ended the war between Texas and Mexico on May 14, 1836 and set the boundary at Rio Grande. Santa Ana agreed to withdraw his troops from Texas but the Mexican government refused to recognize Texas as independent. Sweatt vs. Painter - ANS ended segregation at UT and was a precedent to Brown vs. Board Cabeza de la Vava - ANS Spanish explorer who shipwrecked and explored most of the region that would eventually be Texas. expansionary policy - ANS to increase government spending and lower taxes in order to reduce unemployment contractionary policy - ANS to help counteract inflation, increase taxes and decrease government spending. **If the British pounds falls in value, should the US import more or export more to Britain?** - ANS Import more. Export less. They could spend less US dollars to get the same amount of British goods. William Travis - ANS Commander of the Alamo, was determined to hold his position, managed to send message through Mexican lines asking for help. He was killed in the battle of the Alamo. Texas Independence Day - ANS March 2, 1836 Stephen F Austin - ANS "Father of Texas", he led a project to settle 300 families in Texas. He was the first man to bring Anglos to Texas Washington on the Brazos - ANS where the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed (location of the 1836 Convention) The Gulf Coast Plains - ANS Major cities: Houston, Galveston, Corpus Christi. The most populated region. Has the most rainfall and humidity. Has the flattest land and is closest to the ocean. This region is great for farming because of the rain. North Central Plains - ANS DFW. Rolling hills and plains, 2nd most rainfall in region. Great Plains in Texas - ANS Major cities: Lubbock, odessa, Midland. Great for farming cotton and wheat. Ranches have sheep, horses, and cattle. Plateaus, hills, canyons, flat but high elevation. Weather can be cool but also hot and dry in the summer. Mountains and Basins - ANS Major cities: El Paso and Big Bend National Park. Least populated region with the highest elevation. Very dry with little rainfall (desert). This region has many factories, oil and gas production and salt mining. First President of Texas - ANS David Burnet Battle of the Alamo - ANS a battle that lasted 13 days, the Anglo-Americans defended the Alamo from the attack by Santa Ana's army. William B Travis "drew the line in the sand" during the battle. Susanna Dickinson survived this battle. viceroy - ANS a spanish official appointed to rule land claimed by Spain in the New World. States and characteristics of the Great Plains - ANS Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming and Colorado. They have tall grasses, prairies, farmland and vast undeveloped areas. *Think" fly-over states"