Praxis Social Studies (5004) Domain 1: United States History, Government, and Citizenship Welcome to your Praxis Social Studies (5004) Domain 1: United States History, Government, and Citizenship 1. Praxis Social Studies: United States History, Government, and Citizenship What was a primary economic reason for the British imposition of taxes such as the Stamp Act and Townshend Acts on the American colonies? A. To support the establishment of new colonies in Africa B. To fund the British military presence in India C. To offset the costs incurred during the French and Indian War D. To finance the construction of the British Royal Palace None 2. Praxis Social Studies: United States History, Government, and Citizenship The Federalist Papers primarily argued in favor of: A. Maintaining the Articles of Confederation B. Ratification of the United States Constitution C. Immediate abolition of slavery D. British reconciliation post-American Revolution None 3. Praxis Social Studies: United States History, Government, and Citizenship The principle of "judicial review" was established by which landmark Supreme Court case? A. Plessy v. Ferguson B. Brown v. Board of Education C. Marbury v. Madison D. Roe v. Wade None 4. Praxis Social Studies: United States History, Government, and Citizenship The "Great Compromise" during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 resolved which issue? A. Slavery and its expansion B. State representation in the new federal government C. Taxation and trade regulations D. The election of the President None 5. Praxis Social Studies: United States History, Government, and Citizenship The primary goal of the Monroe Doctrine, declared in 1823, was to: A. Establish free trade throughout the Americas B. Prevent European intervention in the Western Hemisphere C. Promote U.S. territorial expansion westward D. Strengthen military alliances with European countries None 6. Praxis Social Studies: United States History, Government, and Citizenship The Emancipation Proclamation had what immediate effect on the Civil War? A. Ended the war in favor of the Union B. Freed all slaves in both Union and Confederate states C. Changed the focus of the war to the issue of slavery D. Resulted in the secession of additional Southern states None 7. Praxis Social Studies: United States History, Government, and Citizenship The "Three-Fifths Compromise" was a response to which contentious issue during the drafting of the U.S. Constitution? A. The legality of slavery B. Representation based on population C. The power of the federal government D. The right to vote None 8. Praxis Social Studies: United States History, Government, and Citizenship The primary purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862 was to: A. Promote western expansion by providing free land to settlers B. Establish reservations for Native American tribes C. Encourage the construction of transcontinental railroads D. Abolish slavery in the newly acquired western territories None 9. Praxis Social Studies: United States History, Government, and Citizenship The decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954) was significant because it: A. Upheld the "separate but equal" doctrine B. Overturned Plessy v. Ferguson and declared segregated public schools unconstitutional C. Granted women the right to vote D. Legalized interracial marriage nationwide None 10. Praxis Social Studies: United States History, Government, and Citizenship The primary goal of the New Deal programs implemented during the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt was to: A. Dismantle the banking system B. Promote isolationist foreign policies C. Address the economic challenges of the Great Depression D. Implement civil rights legislation None 11. Praxis Social Studies: United States History, Government, and Citizenship The main purpose of the Articles of Confederation, ratified in 1781, was to: A. Create a strong central government B. Serve as the first governing document of the United States C. Establish the United States as a monarchy D. Declare independence from Great Britain None 12. Praxis Social Studies: United States History, Government, and Citizenship The primary reason for the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806) was to: A. Establish trade routes with Native American tribes B. Explore and map the newly acquired Louisiana Territory C. Search for gold and other valuable resources D. Claim land for future British colonization None 13. Praxis Social Studies: United States History, Government, and Citizenship Which Supreme Court case established the principle of "separate but equal" that upheld state-imposed racial segregation? A. Brown v. Board of Education B. Roe v. Wade C. Plessy v. Ferguson D. Marbury v. Madison None 14. Praxis Social Studies: United States History, Government, and Citizenship The "Era of Good Feelings" in the United States history refers to a period that: A. Followed the War of 1812 and was marked by a sense of national purpose and unity B. Was characterized by the intense rivalry between Federalists and Democratic-Republicans C. Occurred immediately after the American Revolution D. Was dominated by the Civil War and its aftermath None 15. Praxis Social Studies: United States History, Government, and Citizenship The "nullification crisis" of the early 1830s was a direct result of: A. The Louisiana Purchase B. Conflicts over states' rights and federal tariffs C. The abolitionist movement D. Disputes regarding the National Bank None 16. Praxis Social Studies: United States History, Government, and Citizenship The primary objective of the Dawes Act of 1887 was to: A. Grant U.S. citizenship to Native Americans B. Encourage assimilation of Native Americans into American society C. Return land to Native American tribes D. Establish reservations for Native American tribes None 17. Praxis Social Studies: United States History, Government, and Citizenship The primary goal of the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 was to: A. End slavery in the United States B. Promote women's suffrage and rights C. Advocate for Native American rights D. Reform labor laws and working conditions None 18. Praxis Social Studies: United States History, Government, and Citizenship The main issue addressed in the Compromise of 1850 was: A. The balance of power between slave and free states B. Women's suffrage C. The right to secede from the Union D. The implementation of a federal income tax None 19. Praxis Social Studies: United States History, Government, and Citizenship The primary significance of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was that it: A. Established procedures for western territories to become states B. Prohibited slavery in the Northwest Territory C. Allowed for the expansion of slavery into new territories D. Was the first U.S. territorial expansion beyond the original 13 colonies None 20. Praxis Social Studies: United States History, Government, and Citizenship The primary cause of the War of 1812 was: A. British interference with American shipping and impressment of U.S. sailors B. Territorial disputes between the U.S. and Spain C. Disputes over the boundaries of the Louisiana Purchase D. American expansionist desires in Canada None 21. Praxis Social Studies: United States History, Government, and Citizenship The primary purpose of the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act of 1883 was to: A. Establish a federal income tax B. Mandate the direct election of U.S. Senators C. Create a merit-based system for federal employment D. Expand voting rights to women and minorities None 22. Praxis Social Studies: United States History, Government, and Citizenship The primary focus of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 was to: A. Regulate railroad rates B. Promote labor unions C. Break up business monopolies and restrain unfair trade practices D. Standardize weights and measures None 23. Praxis Social Studies: United States History, Government, and Citizenship The principle of popular sovereignty, prominent in the 1850s, proposed that: A. Only free white men should have the right to vote B. States should have the right to secede from the Union C. The decision to permit slavery in a territory should be made by its residents D. The federal government should have complete control over territories None 24. Praxis Social Studies: United States History, Government, and Citizenship The main purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau, established in 1865, was to: A. Rebuild the Southern economy B. Assist formerly enslaved people in the transition to freedom and citizenship C. Grant voting rights to African American men D. Prosecute former Confederate leaders None 25. Praxis Social Studies: United States History, Government, and Citizenship The concept of "Manifest Destiny" in the 19th century United States primarily referred to: A. The belief in the inevitable economic collapse of the European monarchies B. The idea of inevitable and divinely ordained westward expansion of the U.S. C. The destiny of the U.S. to establish a new form of government worldwide D. The inevitability of a civil war between the North and South None 26. Praxis Social Studies: United States History, Government, and Citizenship The Wilmot Proviso, proposed in 1846, aimed to: A. Prohibit slavery in any territory acquired from Mexico B. Grant equal rights to women and minorities C. Establish English as the official language of the United States D. Repeal the Missouri Compromise None 27. Praxis Social Studies: United States History, Government, and Citizenship The primary objective of the "Spoils System" as practiced by President Andrew Jackson was to: A. Distribute public lands to settlers B. Reward political supporters with public office C. Allocate federal funds to state projects D. Provide pensions to war veterans None 28. Praxis Social Studies: United States History, Government, and Citizenship The primary goal of the Ostend Manifesto, drafted in 1854, was to: A. Annex Cuba as a slave state B. Declare war on Great Britain C. Establish a new constitution D. Promote universal suffrage None 29. Praxis Social Studies: United States History, Government, and Citizenship The primary purpose of the Tariff of Abominations, passed in 1828, was to: A. Protect Northern industries by taxing imported goods B. Reduce taxes on agricultural products C. Encourage trade with European nations D. Punish Southern states for secessionist activities None 30. Praxis Social Studies: United States History, Government, and Citizenship Which Supreme Court case established the principle of "separate but equal" that upheld state-imposed racial segregation? A. Brown v. Board of Education B. Roe v. Wade C. Plessy v. Ferguson D. Marbury v. Madison None 1 out of 30 Time is Up! Time's up
