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0601155th Grade Social Studies Study GuideCredit by Exam for Credit Recovery or AccelerationThe exam you are interested in taking is designed to test your proficiency in the relevant subjectmatter. You should be thoroughly familiar with the subject matter before you attempt to take theexam. This Study Guide can help you prepare for the exam by giving you an idea of what youneed to review. You can check your familiarity level by reviewing the Texas EssentialKnowledge and Skills (TEKS) for this course (see below). To refine your skills, you can refer toany of the state-adopted textbooks.Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)Every question that appears on this exam is derived from the knowledge and skills statementsand student expectations within the Texas-mandated standards, the Texas Essential Knowledgeand Skills (TEKS). You can view the TEKS for this exam online via the following er113/ch113a.html#113.16. Refer to section (b),Knowledge and skills, 1A–26B.Throughout this guide, you’ll see TEKS references. These refer to the numbers listed under(b) Knowledge and skills; for example, 1A or 3B.Materials NeededPaper examsYou will need to bring a #2 pencil to complete the exam. You will receive a computer-gradedanswer sheet when you arrive at the testing center.Online ExamsIf necessary, materials will be provided by the testing center.Exam StructureYou will be allowed 3 hours to complete this exam. The exam consists of 70 multiple-choicequestions that are equally weighted. You will be allowed two short, monitored breaks during theexam. The exam covers the following 8 Objectives:Objective 1: History (26 questions)Objective 2: Geography (9 questions)Objective 3: Economics (9 questions)Objective 4: Government (6 questions)Objective 5: Citizenship (12 questions)Objective 6: Culture (4 questions)Objective 7: Science, Technology, and Society (3 questions)Objective 8: Social Study Skills (6 questions)The University of Texas at AustinK-16 Education Center1

EA5 SS 35295 & 45295CBE CR/AStudy GuideScholastic HonestyWhen you arrive at the testing center, you will be asked to carefully read the exam rules and signa statement agreeing to take the exam in accordance with the rules. This is called the Examinee’sCertification. The following is a copy of these rules:Examinee’s CertificationThis certification must be signed before the exam is administered and then returned withthe completed examination attached, or credit for the exam will not be given.Scholastic dishonesty is a serious academic violation that will not be tolerated. Scholasticdishonesty encompasses, but is not limited to: copying from another student’s work; using an unauthorized testing proctor or taking the exam at an unauthorized testinglocation; using materials not authorized by a testing proctor; possessing materials that are not authorized by a testing proctor, such as lessons, books, ornotes; knowingly using or soliciting, in whole or part, the contents of an unadministered test; collaborating with or seeking aid from another student without authorization during thetest; substituting for another person, or permitting another person to substitute for oneself, intaking a course test or completing any course-related assignment; using, buying, stealing, or transporting some or all of the contents of an unadministeredtest, test rubric, homework answer, or computer program.Evidence of scholastic dishonesty will result in a grade of F on the examination and an F inthe course (if applicable).At the testing center, you will be asked to sign a statement that saysyou have read the above and agree to complete the examination with scholastic honesty.The University of Texas at AustinK-16 Education Center2

EA5 SS 35295 & 45295CBE CR/AStudy GuideGeneral Study TipsThe bulleted lists and sample questions in this study guide can assist you in preparing for theexam. It is a fairly complete guide, but does not cover every item on the test. Ultimately, youshould use the TEKS to guide your exam preparation.Additional Study TipsThe following information provides direction for your studies. For each part, you will find studytips and sample questions to give you a general idea of the types of questions you can expect tosee on the exam.Objective 1: HistoryThis part relates to your knowledge of issues and events in U.S. history. It includes 26 questionsthat are equally weighted.Study Tips for Objective 1This part relates to TEKS 1A–5C. Familiarize yourself with those TEKS, and then be prepared todemonstrate knowledge of the following topics: develop the concepts of time and chronology including ancient and modern times andpast, present, and future times. explain how individuals have changed their communities and world. analyze the effects inspiring heroes have had on communities, past and present. describe the lives of heroic people who made important choices, overcame obstacles,sacrificed for the betterment of others, and embarked on journeys that resulted in newideas, new inventions, and new communities. identify and explain the history of the United States from its early beginnings to thepresent with a focus on colonial times through the 20th century. understand the historical content to include the colonial and revolutionary periods, theestablishment of the United States, and issues that led to the Civil War. understand the early development of their nation. identify and analyze the short-term and long-term consequences of the important eventsthat occurred during this time period. describe the country’s development, while incorporating a sense of the historical past. identify and analyze why historical events occurred and how these events shapedAmerica.The University of Texas at AustinK-16 Education Center3

EA5 SS 35295 & 45295CBE CR/AStudy GuideSample Questions for Objective 1The following are sample questions. You can find the correct answers listed at the end of thisstudy guide, but try answering the questions without looking at the answers first to check yourcomprehension.DIRECTIONS: Select the BEST response to each of the following questions.1. As a result of the American Revolution, the United States became a .A.B.C.D.French colonyconstitutional monarchypart of the British Empirefree and independent country2. After the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, .A.B.C.D.the United States won World War IIthe United States entered World War IIBritish troops began helping the United StatesHitler surrendered and ended the war in EuropeThe University of Texas at AustinK-16 Education Center4

EA5 SS 35295 & 45295CBE CR/AStudy GuideObjective 2: GeographyThis part relates to your knowledge of geographic influences on historical issues and events. Itincludes 9 questions that are equally weighted.Study Tips for Objective 2This part relates to TEKS 6A–9B. Familiarize yourself with those TEKS, and then be prepared todemonstrate knowledge of the following topics: identify and analyze the influence of geography on the founding and growth of the UnitedStates. describe the geographic issues affecting major events such as westward expansion andthe early economic and social development of the nation. For example, students mightdiscuss the unique landforms that American pioneers faced as they moved from Missourito Oregon. apply geographic knowledge for use with maps and graphs. recognize and analyze the geographic issues that affect daily life, past and present.The University of Texas at AustinK-16 Education Center5

EA5 SS 35295 & 45295CBE CR/AStudy GuideSample Questions for Objective 2The following are sample questions. You can find the correct answers listed at the end of thisstudy guide, but try answering the questions without looking at the answers first to check yourcomprehension.DIRECTIONS: Select the BEST response to each of the following questions.3. Using the map, what is the approximate length of Lake Michigan in miles?A.B.C.D.200250300350The University of Texas at AustinK-16 Education Center6

EA5 SS 35295 & 45295CBE CR/AStudy Guide4. How is the U.S. society positively impacted by the building of dams?A.B.C.D.Depletes fisheries and river ecosystemsAlters temperatures of water and reduces river levelsChanges oxygen and reservoir levels, and slows river flowHarnesses hydropower, irrigation options, and flood controlThe University of Texas at AustinK-16 Education Center7

EA5 SS 35295 & 45295CBE CR/AStudy GuideObjective 3: EconomicsThis part relates to your knowledge of economic and social influences on historical issues andevents. It includes 9 questions that are equally weighted.Study Tips for Objective 3This part relates to TEKS 10A–13E. Familiarize yourself with those TEKS, and then be preparedto demonstrate knowledge of the following topics: explain how economic factors influenced slavery, how economic forces resulted in theIndustrial Revolution of the 19th century, and how the free enterprise system developed inthe United States. describe how people from many backgrounds contributed to the development of theUnited States during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. analyze how the development of a market-based economy with distinct regionalcharacteristics affected U.S. society. explain how people from different social groups contributed to the growth of our nationalculture. identify the economic development of the United States and the relationships amongpeople from different racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds.Sample Questions for Objective 3The following are sample questions. You can find the correct answers listed at the end of thisstudy guide, but try answering the questions without looking at the answers first to check yourcomprehension.DIRECTIONS: Select the BEST response to each of the following questions.5. If the country’s demand for tobacco or cotton is high, the country’s agricultural industrywill .A.B.C.D.grow less of the productgrow more of the productimport less of the productimport more of the product6. What geographic factors have influenced the production of maple syrup in the NewEngland states?A.B.C.D.PlainsCoastsForestsMountainsThe University of Texas at AustinK-16 Education Center8

EA5 SS 35295 & 45295CBE CR/AStudy GuideObjective 4: GovernmentThis part relates to your knowledge of the political influences on historical issues and events. Itincludes 6 questions that are equally weighted.Study Tips for Objective 4This part relates to TEKS 14A–16C. Familiarize yourself with those TEKS, and then be preparedto demonstrate knowledge of the following topics: identify and explain the development of representative institutions during the colonialperiod, the writing of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and issues related toconstitutional law through Reconstruction. examine the elements, purposes, and importance of historical documents: Declaration ofIndependence, U.S. Constitution, and Bill of Rights. explain how the constitutional powers of the national government continued to evolveduring the 90 years following the signing of the Constitution. identify and explain the system of checks and balances, and the branches of government.Sample Questions for Objective 4The following are sample questions. You can find the correct answers listed at the end of thisstudy guide, but try answering the questions without looking at the answers first to check yourcomprehension.DIRECTIONS: Select the BEST response to each of the following questions.7. Which of the following best describes the importance of the Declaration ofIndependence?A.B.C.D.Sets the standard for freedomLists charges against the KingExplains colonists belief in governmentEncourages sympathy from other nations8. Which branch of government makes the laws?A.B.C.D.Judicial branchExecutive branchLegislative branchPresidential branchThe University of Texas at AustinK-16 Education Center9