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What are all the U.S History Topics for the STAAR Exam?

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The STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) Exam for U.S. History typically covers a range of topics across U.S. history. While the specific content may vary from year to year, the following topics are commonly included in the exam:

  1. Colonial America

    • Reasons for colonization
    • Interaction with Native Americans
    • Economic, political, and social development of the colonies

  2. American Revolution

    • Causes of the revolution
    • Key events and figures
    • Declaration of Independence and its significance
    • Outcome and effects of the revolution

  3. Formation of the United States

    • Articles of Confederation
    • Constitutional Convention and debates
    • Federalism and the Bill of Rights

  4. Expansion and Reform

    • Westward expansion (Manifest Destiny)
    • Impact on Native Americans
    • Social reform movements (abolition, women's rights, education)

  5. Civil War and Reconstruction

    • Causes of the Civil War
    • Major battles and figures
    • Emancipation Proclamation
    • Reconstruction policies and their effects on the South

  6. Industrialization and the Gilded Age

    • Changes in economy and society
    • Immigration and urbanization
    • Labor movements and social issues

  7. Progressive Era

    • Social and political reforms
    • Key figures and legislation
    • Women's suffrage movement

  8. World War I and the 1920s

    • Causes and consequences of WWI
    • The Roaring Twenties and cultural changes

  9. Great Depression and New Deal

    • Causes of the Great Depression
    • Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal policies
    • Social and economic impacts

  10. World War II

    • Causes and major events
    • Homefront efforts and impacts
    • Aftermath and the start of the Cold War

  11. Cold War Era

    • Major events and conflicts (Korean War, Vietnam War, Cuban Missile Crisis)
    • Domestic policies during the Cold War
    • Civil Rights Movement

  12. Contemporary America

    • Recent history and current events
    • Technology and globalization
    • Social issues and movements

It's essential to consult the Texas Education Agency (TEA) or relevant educational resources for the most accurate and updated information regarding the STAAR Exam and its content.