Which word means “a broad idea in a text”?(1 point)
Responses
concept
concept
choice
choice
definition
definition
relationship
concept
concept i think
Yes, you are correct. "Concept" means a broad idea in a text.
Use the text Law of the Land to answer the question.
Law of the Land
Which part of the text can you use to discover the role of the Congress?
(1 point)
Responses
the entire article
the entire article
the red headlines
the red headlines
the blue boxes at the end of the article
the blue boxes at the end of the article
the picture captions
the blue boxes at the end of the article
Using the text TFK Explains: The Supreme Court, answer the question.
TFK Explains: The Supreme Court
What text structure does TFK Explains: The Supreme Court use?
(1 point)
Responses
question/answer
question/answer
compare/contrast
compare/contrast
proposition/support
proposition/support
sequence/process
proposition/support
Use the sentences to answer the question.
It’s a good idea to prepare a room when you are painting it. __________, put painter’s tape around the ceiling and floor.
Which transitional word best fills the blank space?
(1 point)
Responses
Lastly
Lastly
Similarly
Similarly
However
However
First
First
Use the informational text titled Designed to Detain to complete the activity.
Designed to Detain
In one to two sentences, explain how seeing a picture of the interrogation room helps readers understand the experience immigrants faced at Angel Island.
(2 points)
Seeing a picture of the interrogation room at Angel Island helps readers understand the experience immigrants faced by conveying the harsh and intimidating conditions they were subjected to during the interrogation process. It gives readers a visual representation of the cramped, overcrowded, and unsanitary conditions that contributed to the emotional and physical distress experienced by these immigrants.
A student is reading a newspaper article about a new playground being built in the community. The article says that the playground will benefit the community for a number of reasons. The student wants to figure out whether the author’s claims are strong. In 1–2 sentences, explain how the student could analyze and evaluate the author’s claims.(4 points)
To analyze and evaluate the author’s claims, the student could look for evidence that supports the author's arguments. They could also look for any counterarguments or evidence that contradicts the author's position. The student should also consider the author's credibility and qualifications to assess the strength of their claims.
Use the story Changing the Constitution to answer the question.
Changing the Constitution
How can readers tell that the evidence used to support the claims in the text is true?
(1 point)
Responses
There are opinions to support it.
There are opinions to support it.
There are citations in the text.
There are citations in the text.
There are facts to support it.
There are facts to support it.
There are general ideas in the text.
There are citations in the text.
Which option gives the correct plural spelling of goose?(1 point)
Responses
gooses
gooses
goosess
goosess
geeses
geeses
geese
geese
Use the text titled “Destined to Detain” to answer the question.
Destined to Detain
How can readers tell that this text is a secondary source?
(1 point)
Responses
It does not have personal stories.
It does not have personal stories.
It has photographs and drawings.
It has photographs and drawings.
It does not have general knowledge.
It does not have general knowledge.
It has an interview with an immigrant.
It has photographs and drawings.
Civics Unit Test
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Question
Which answer correctly joins these two sentences with a transitional phrase?
The girl saw her mom pull up to school. The girl did not walk to the car.
(1 point)
Responses
The girl saw her mom pull up to school. The girl did not walk to the car, despite this.
The girl saw her mom pull up to school. The girl did not walk to the car, despite this.
The girl saw her mom pull up to school, despite this. The girl did not walk to the car.
The girl saw her mom pull up to school, despite this. The girl did not walk to the car.
The girl saw her mom pull up to school. Despite this, the girl did not walk to the car.
The girl saw her mom pull up to school. Despite this, the girl did not walk to the car.
Despite this, the girl saw her mom pull up to school. The girl did not walk to the car.
The girl saw her mom pull up to school. Despite this, the girl did not walk to the car.
Use the texts titled Race to the White House and The White House or Bust to answer the question.
Race to the White House
The White House or Bust
Which topic is covered in both texts?
(1 point)
Responses
political debates
political debates
vice president elections
vice president elections
cabinet nominations
cabinet nominations
presidential election process
Presidential election process.
Which word has a long e vowel sound in the last syllable?(1 point)
Responses
strawberries
strawberries
actresses
actresses
sometimes
sometimes
mittens
actresses
Use the texts titled “Coming in Waves” and “Pilgrim Feet” to answer the question.
Coming in Waves
Pilgrim Feet
In a Venn diagram, which of these main ideas could be included in the intersecting part of the circles?
(1 point)
Responses
Many immigrants entered the United States at Ellis Island.
Many immigrants entered the United States at Ellis Island.
American immigration has a long and complicated history.
American immigration has a long and complicated history.
Many newcomers to the country settled in the West.
Many newcomers to the country settled in the West.
Pilgrims have inspired writers to tell stories about them.
American immigration has a long and complicated history.
What is the plural spelling of the word vision?(1 point)
Responses
visionnes
visionnes
visiones
visiones
visions
visions
visionies
visions
Which transitional word should be used in the second sentence?
We rushed to school thinking that the test was going to start at nine o’clock. _______, it was not supposed to start until ten o’clock.
(1 point)
Responses
Besides
Besides
Further
Further
And
And
However
However
Civics Unit Test
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Question
Use the text A New Direction to answer the question.
A New Direction
Which is an example of an interpretive question?
(1 point)
Responses
How effective is the author’s explanation of why researchers use advisory boards?
How effective is the author’s explanation of why researchers use advisory boards?
What is the topic of the study that Dr. Croarkin presented to the advisory board?
What is the topic of the study that Dr. Croarkin presented to the advisory board?
Why did Xavier Felder want to join the Mayo Clinic’s Pediatric Advisory Board?
Why did Xavier Felder want to join the Mayo Clinic’s Pediatric Advisory Board?
What are the ages of the kids on the Mayo Clinic’s Pediatric Advisory Board?
What are the ages of the kids on the Mayo Clinic’s Pediatric Advisory Board?
How effective is the author’s explanation of why researchers use advisory boards?
Civics Unit Test
20 of 2320 of 23 Items
Question
Use the dictionary entry and the sentence to answer the question.
exhibit (ig-ZIB-it)
verb
1. to place on show
2. to display an emotion
noun
3. a document or object shown in a legal trial
4. a display of a selection of items
At the museum’s dinosaur exhibit, we saw a fossil of a tyrannosaurus rex.
Which meaning of exhibit is used in the sentence above?
(1 point)
Responses
Definition 2
Definition 2
Definition 1
Definition 1
Defintion 4
Defintion 4
Definition 3
Definition 3
Defintion 4
Use the pronunciation guide for the word camel to answer the question.
ˈka-məl
How is the e pronounced in the second syllable?
(1 point)
Responses
“ah”
“ah”
“uh”
“uh”
“ee”
“ee”
“eh”
"uh"
Civics Unit Test
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Question
Use the dictionary entry to answer the question.
hide-put out of sight
smash-to crush
tear- to pull apart
touch-come in contact with
Based on the definition entry, which word would best replace hit in the sentence?
Charlie will hit the clay until it is flat.
(1 point)
Responses
tear
tear
touch
touch
smash
smash
hide
hide
smash
Civics Unit Test
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Question
Use the informational text titled Changing the Constitution to answer the question.
Changing the Constitution
On February 3, 1913, the 16th Amendment was ratified when New Mexico became the 36th state to vote in favor of it.
Based on the context clues in the sentence, which is the closest definition to ratified?
(1 point)
Responses
replaced
replaced
overturned
overturned
approved
approved
changed
changed
approved
Which option describes a goal of a labor union?(1 point)
Responses
prison reform
prison reform
conservation
conservation
the breaking up of monopolies
the breaking up of monopolies
better working conditions
Better working conditions.
How did Americans lower their dependency on oil from the Middle East during the oil crisis?(1 point)
Responses
They decreased the price of oil and gas by four times.
They decreased the price of oil and gas by four times.
They let people buy as much gas as they wanted.
They let people buy as much gas as they wanted.
They started to produce more of their own oil.
They started to produce more of their own oil.
They increased speed limits on highways.
They started to produce more of their own oil.
Which phrase describes Jim Crow laws?(1 point)
Responses
laws that legalized racial segregation against African Americans.
laws that legalized racial segregation against African Americans.
laws that limited African Americans freedom of speech.
laws that limited African Americans freedom of speech.
laws that required a voter to pay a tax at the polls
laws that required a voter to pay a tax at the polls
laws that required voters to take literacy tests
laws that legalized racial segregation against African Americans.
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?(1 point)
Responses
Twenty-first Amendment
Twenty-first Amendment
Eighteenth Amendment
Eighteenth Amendment
Nineteenth Amendment
Nineteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Nineteenth Amendment
Which statement is true about the Harlem Renaissance?(1 point)
Responses
The Great Migration brought many African Americans to Harlem.
The Great Migration brought many African Americans to Harlem.
There were no lasting effects of the Harlem Renaissance.
There were no lasting effects of the Harlem Renaissance.
Few outside Harlem listened to the new forms of music made during the Harlem Renaissance.
Few outside Harlem listened to the new forms of music made during the Harlem Renaissance.
The Harlem Renaissance was a scientific rebirth.
The Great Migration brought many African Americans to Harlem.
What is the significance of “American Progress”?(1 point)
Responses
It tells about one of the Revolutionary War heroes.
It tells about one of the Revolutionary War heroes.
It is often sung at patriotic events.
It is often sung at patriotic events.
It demonstrates some people’s desire for the United States to move west.
It demonstrates some people’s desire for the United States to move west.
It was meant as an insult to the colonists.
It demonstrates some people’s desire for the United States to move west.
Which statement describes how World War I affected those on the home front?(1 point)
Responses
They were treated with equality on the home front.
They were treated with equality on the home front.
Their jobs stayed the same.
Their jobs stayed the same.
Their health was of no concern.
Their health was of no concern.
They faced scarcity of food.
They faced scarcity of food.
They faced scarcity of food.
Which of the following describes the purpose of the League of Nations?(1 point)
Responses
to blame Germany for starting the war
to blame Germany for starting the war
to resolve the start of World War I
to resolve the start of World War I
to solve disputes between nations peacefully
to solve disputes between nations peacefully
to form alliances
to solve disputes between nations peacefully.
Why did the increase in consumerism occur in the Roaring Twenties?(1 point)
Responses
There were new technologies and new innovations to drive the sale of goods, since people could afford them.
There were new technologies and new innovations to drive the sale of goods, since people could afford them.
People were tired of the economy only producing necessary supplies.
People were tired of the economy only producing necessary supplies.
Machines and robots were used on assembly lines, making production more efficient.
Machines and robots were used on assembly lines, making production more efficient.
Improvements in technology made life easier for all people.
There were new technologies and new innovations to drive the sale of goods, since people could afford them.
Good Times and Hardships Unit Test
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Question
Which statement best summarizes the period known as the Great Depression?(1 point)
Responses
It was a period of severe economic downturn that affected farmers the worst, as people stopped buying farm products and farms were destroyed by dust storms in the Great Plains.
It was a period of severe economic downturn that affected farmers the worst, as people stopped buying farm products and farms were destroyed by dust storms in the Great Plains.
It was a period of economic downturn that affected only those people who invested in stocks using credit. They were unable to pay their debts, which resulted in homelessness.
It was a period of economic downturn that affected only those people who invested in stocks using credit. They were unable to pay their debts, which resulted in homelessness.
It was a period of severe economic downturn that affected businesses, farms, and everyday Americans, as unemployment and homelessness increased around the country.
It was a period of severe economic downturn that affected businesses, farms, and everyday Americans, as unemployment and homelessness increased around the country.
It was a period of slight economic downturn that affected only the very poor, as they faced high numbers of unemployment and lack of housing.
It was a period of severe economic downturn that affected businesses, farms, and everyday Americans, as unemployment and homelessness increased around the country.
Although some of the programs created by FDR were seen as unconstitutional, which program is still a major part of American society?(1 point)
Responses
New Deal
New Deal
Social Security Act
Social Security Act
Wagner Act
Wagner Act
Works Progress Administration
Social Security Act
Give 3 examples of Jim Crow Laws that impacted the lives of African Americans in the South.(4 points)
Here are three examples of Jim Crow Laws that impacted the lives of African Americans in the South:
1. Separate Schooling: Jim Crow laws enforced segregation in schools, with white schools receiving more funding than black schools. Many African American students lacked access to quality education and resources.
2. Segregated Public Spaces: Jim Crow laws enforced racial segregation in public spaces like parks, libraries, restaurants, and movie theaters. African Americans were often required to sit in the back, use separate restrooms and water fountains, and enter through different entrances.
3. Voting Restrictions: Jim Crow laws ensured that African Americans faced obstacles when trying to vote. Poll taxes, literacy tests, and grandfather clauses were all tactics used to make it difficult for Black people to participate in the political process. These restrictions led to voter disenfranchisement and limited political representation for African Americans.
In one to two sentences, explain how “American Progress” reflects the times during which it was created.(2 points)
“American Progress” reflects the times during which it was created by showcasing the country's westward expansion and a belief in Manifest Destiny while minimizing the presence of Indigenous peoples. This painting represents a dominant white perspective of American identity and imperialism during the 19th century.
In four to five sentences, describe how the Great Depression changed the American way of life. (4 points)
The Great Depression changed American life in profound ways. The economic downturn resulted in widespread poverty, unemployment, and homelessness. Many Americans lost their homes, families were forced to go without food, clothing, and other necessities, and businesses failed. Government response helped shape the social safety net and economic policies that still shape the United States today, and the Great Depression brought about significant political, cultural, and social changes that touched almost every aspect of American life, from art and literature to civil rights and social justice.
In four to five sentences, describe how the Great Depression changed the American way of life.(4 points)
The Great Depression was a major event in American history and had a profound impact on the country. It led to widespread poverty, unemployment, and homelessness, and affected the lives of millions of Americans. The economic downturn brought about significant changes to American society and politics, including the expansion of government intervention in the economy and the growth of social safety net programs. The Great Depression was a defining moment in American history, and its legacy continues to impact the country today.
Which of the following helped the United States fund the war?(1 point)
Responses
war bonds
war bonds
nationalism
nationalism
rationing
rationing
capitalism
Which of the following helped the United States fund the war?(1 point)
Responses
war bonds
war bonds
nationalism
nationalism
rationing
rationing
capitalism
capitalism
Which term refers to only small amounts of certain items—such as meat, sugar, coffee, and gasoline—being sold to citizens during a war?(1 point)
Responses
ration
ration
neutral
neutral
reparation
reparation
dictator
Which of the following expressions is equivalent to sqrt3sqrt12?
Which of the following expressions is equivalent to 3square 12square?
Compute the NPV statistic for Project U given the following cash flows if the appropriate cost of capital is 9 percent.
Project U
Time 0 1 2 3 4 5
Cash Flow –$ 1,000 $ 350 $ 1,480 –$ 520 $ 400 –$ 100
Multiple Choice
$383.63
$397.21
$201.69
$273.82