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Praxis 2 SS
Praxis 2 SS US History
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Which of the following is an opinion about the Constitution? A. By 1790 all states had ratified the Con B. Major concern was how many reps from each state C. Under Con the federal govt could raise $ to operate govt D. B/c of Con, the US has best democracy | D. Because of the Constitution, the United States has a better democracy than any other country. |
As part of the Columbian Exchange, Spanish explorers brought things from Amer to Europe. What is one thing they brought from Europe to the Americas? A. Heiroglyphic writing B. Democratic govt C. Horses D. Corn | C. Horses |
Pres Jefferson wanted to limit power of fed govt. Which was an action he took to achieve this goal? A. Increase army size B. Proposed renewing Alien & Sedition Acts C. Dissolved Rep Party to eliminate political conflict D. Cut federal budget | D. He cut the federal budget |
One advantage the Southern states held during Civil War was: A. they received military & financial support from British & French B. many battles occurred on lands Southerners were familiar with C. largest weapon factories were in the South | B. Many battles occurred on lands with which Southerners were more familiar with |
Which is true about the early colonies of Jamestown and Plymouth? A. Both colonies were started by people interested in est a new nation B. Food shortages caused loss of life in both colonies C. Primary source of income for both was tobacco | B. Food shortages caused loss of life in both colonies |
Women faced all of the following kinds of discrimination in the 1960s except: A. unequal pay for performing the same tasks as men B. prohibited from attending certain universities C. Being denied the right to vote D. the inability to obtain loans & credit | C. Being denied the right to vote |
All of the following are examples of strong community life in New England except: A. plantations B. schools C. town meetings D. churches | A. Plantations |