STAAR PRACTICE REVIEW

Question

This assignment is meant to test your knowledge of the material you have been studying in this unit. The following questions are released STAAR questions and will help you gauge your understanding of the material and how you might do on the STAAR test in the Spring.

Question 1
Q1

The British government issued the Proclamation of 1763 to limit the area British colonists were allowed to settle. Which geographic feature did the British use as the boundary of approved settlement?

(1 point)
Responses

Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan

Gulf of Mexico
Gulf of Mexico

Mississippi River
Mississippi River

Appalachian Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Question 2
Q2

Use the excerpt below to answer the question that follows:

The actions described in this excerpt were carried out in order to —

(1 point)
Responses

encourage the outbreak of war between England and France
encourage the outbreak of war between England and France

protest British taxation policies
protest British taxation policies

end trade disagreements between colonists and French traders
end trade disagreements between colonists and French traders

protest a ban on selling beverages in the colonies
protest a ban on selling beverages in the colonies
Question 3
Q3

Which event occurred as a result of General Cornwallis’s surrender at the Battle of Yorktown?

(1 point)
Responses

France recognized American independence and declared war against Great Britain.
France recognized American independence and declared war against Great Britain.

The Second Continental Congress agreed to the Articles of Confederation.
The Second Continental Congress agreed to the Articles of Confederation.

Great Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris.
Great Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris.

The Second Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III.
The Second Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III.
Question 4
Q4

Read the excerpt and answer the question that follows.

Which of the following prompted General Washington to write this letter?

(1 point)
Responses

A shortage of Continental soldiers to maintain the siege of Yorktown
A shortage of Continental soldiers to maintain the siege of Yorktown

The high number of casualties suffered during the Battle of Bunker Hill
The high number of casualties suffered during the Battle of Bunker Hill

Low morale after the British army captured New York City
Low morale after the British army captured New York City

Concern for the Continental troops during the winter at Valley Forge
Concern for the Continental troops during the winter at Valley Forge
Question 5
Q5

Which description is an example of an unalienable right from the Declaration of Independence?

(1 point)
Responses

Equality — People’s education should be equal in every state.
Equality — People’s education should be equal in every state.

Wealth — People’s salaries should be dependent on their skills.
Wealth — People’s salaries should be dependent on their skills.

Happiness — People can do lawful things that they enjoy.
Happiness — People can do lawful things that they enjoy.

Patriotism — People can choose to join any of the armed forces.
Patriotism — People can choose to join any of the armed forces.
Question 6
Q6

Use the timeline below to answer the question that follows:



















What was the primary reason Parliament passed these acts?

(1 point)
Responses

To promote the growth of cottage industries in the colonies
To promote the growth of cottage industries in the colonies

To encourage foreign trade with the colonies
To encourage foreign trade with the colonies

To recover the cost of defending the colonies
To recover the cost of defending the colonies

To fund the establishment of new colonies
To fund the establishment of new colonies
Question 7
Q7

Why is John Paul Jones remembered as the “Father of the American Navy”?

(1 point)
Responses

He won naval victories against the British during the Revolutionary War.
He won naval victories against the British during the Revolutionary War.

He led the naval assault against the Barbary States.
He led the naval assault against the Barbary States.

He commanded the first steam-powered warship in the U.S. Navy.
He commanded the first steam-powered warship in the U.S. Navy.

He served as the first Secretary of the Navy.
He served as the first Secretary of the Navy.
Question 8
Q8

Use the table below to answer the question that follows.

The geographic factors in this table led primarily to the —

(1 point)
Responses

founding of trade schools in some colonies
founding of trade schools in some colonies

development of different economies in the two regions
development of different economies in the two regions

establishment of import taxes in some colonies
establishment of import taxes in some colonies

pattern of religious differences in the two regions
pattern of religious differences in the two regions
Question 9
Q9

Use the excerpt below to answer the question that follows:













Which statement best explains why this resolution was adopted?

(1 point)
Responses

Colonists were upset by the punishment imposed after the Boston Tea Party.
Colonists were upset by the punishment imposed after the Boston Tea Party.

Colonists created this in order to address the causes of the Boston Massacre.
Colonists created this in order to address the causes of the Boston Massacre.

Colonists were opposed to colonial laws being created only by Parliament.
Colonists were opposed to colonial laws being created only by Parliament.

Colonists wanted to expand powers given to governors appointed by King George III.
Colonists wanted to expand powers given to governors appointed by King George III.
Question 10
Q10

Read the headlines and answer the question that follows:



































How did the American colonists IMMEDIATELY respond to the 1774 laws described in these headlines?

(1 point)
Responses

The First Continental Congress declared war on Great Britain.
The First Continental Congress declared war on Great Britain.

The colonists adopted the Articles of Confederation.
The colonists adopted the Articles of Confederation.

The First Continental Congress sent a list of grievances to King George III.
The First Continental Congress sent a list of grievances to King George III.

The colonists adopted the Bill of Rights.
The colonists adopted the Bill of Rights.
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Answer 1

Here are the responses for the STAAR practice review questions based on historical knowledge:

Question 1 The British government issued the Proclamation of 1763 to limit the area British colonists were allowed to settle. Which geographic feature did the British use as the boundary of approved settlement? Response: Appalachian Mountains

Question 2 Use the excerpt below to answer the question that follows: The actions described in this excerpt were carried out in order to — Response: protest British taxation policies

Question 3 Which event occurred as a result of General Cornwallis’s surrender at the Battle of Yorktown? Response: Great Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris.

Question 4 Which of the following prompted General Washington to write this letter? Response: Concern for the Continental troops during the winter at Valley Forge

Question 5 Which description is an example of an unalienable right from the Declaration of Independence? Response: Happiness — People can do lawful things that they enjoy.

Question 6 What was the primary reason Parliament passed these acts? Response: To recover the cost of defending the colonies

Question 7 Why is John Paul Jones remembered as the “Father of the American Navy”? Response: He won naval victories against the British during the Revolutionary War.

Question 8 The geographic factors in this table led primarily to the — Response: development of different economies in the two regions

Question 9 Which statement best explains why this resolution was adopted? Response: Colonists were upset by the punishment imposed after the Boston Tea Party.

Question 10 How did the American colonists IMMEDIATELY respond to the 1774 laws described in these headlines? Response: The First Continental Congress sent a list of grievances to King George III.

Make sure to review and understand each topic related to these questions for a comprehensive grasp of the material!