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US History STAAR Practice Test
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Study Outcomes
- Understand key events and concepts in United States history.
- Analyze the significance of major historical figures and their contributions.
- Evaluate cause and effect relationships in pivotal historical events.
- Apply critical thinking skills to answer exam-style questions.
- Synthesize historical information to explain changes over time.
US History STAAR/Regents Practice Test Cheat Sheet
- Early Self-Government in the Colonies - Before America was a country, settlers experimented with community rules through the Mayflower Compact and the Virginia House of Burgesses. These pioneering efforts taught the world about representative democracy and laid the groundwork for our future government. course-notes.org
- Landmark Supreme Court Decisions - Cases like Marbury v. Madison and Plessy v. Ferguson exploded onto the national stage, defining the power of the courts and civil liberties. Marbury established judicial review, letting the Supreme Court check other branches, while Plessy unluckily upheld "separate but equal" until it was later overturned. mrklaff.com
- Major U.S. Conflicts and Their Impact - From the Civil War's battle over unity and freedom to the global stages of the World Wars and the tense standoff of the Cold War, each conflict reshaped American society, politics, and the economy. Understanding their causes and outcomes helps you connect past struggles to today's world. blog.prepscholar.com
- Constitutional Amendments & Civil Rights - Wave hello to the Bill of Rights and high-five the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, which abolished slavery, guaranteed equal protection, and secured voting rights after the Civil War. These changes show the living nature of the Constitution and its drive to expand freedoms for all. quizlet.com
- The Great Depression & the New Deal - When the stock market crashed in 1929, millions lost jobs, hopes, and homes almost overnight. Roosevelt's New Deal programs - from Social Security to the CCC - provided relief, recovery, and reform to steer the nation back to stability. course-notes.org
- The Civil Rights Movement - March alongside legends like Martin Luther King Jr. as they bravely demanded equal rights and justice in the 1950s and '60s. Landmark laws like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 dismantled legal segregation and pushed America toward greater inclusivity. blog.prepscholar.com
- Checks and Balances in Action - Congress writes laws, the President signs or vetoes them, and the Supreme Court warns if something's unconstitutional - this three-way tug-of-war keeps power balanced. It ensures no branch ropes in too much control, protecting our democracy. course-notes.org
- U.S. Involvement in Foreign Wars - From America's first overseas venture in the Spanish-American War to the heated jungles of Vietnam, U.S. interventions have shaped foreign policy and national identity. Dig into why these conflicts began and what they meant for veterans and civilians back home. blog.prepscholar.com
- Industrialization & Urbanization Boom - The late 19th century saw smokestacks rise, rails crisscross the country, and cities swell with factory workers. While skyscrapers and wealth soared, so did monopolies and labor unrest - setting the stage for progressive reforms and labor unions. course-notes.org
- Shaping Global Power: Monroe Doctrine & Marshall Plan - The Monroe Doctrine declared "hands off" to European colonizers in the Americas, while the Marshall Plan poured billions into rebuilding Europe after World War II. Both moves secured U.S. influence and sparked big debates on intervention and world leadership. course-notes.org