By: Mrs. McCall-Hubert April 2012 US History EOCT Blitz By: Mrs. McCall-Hubert April 2012

What Types of Questions You Should Be Looking For? Type # 1: Calls for the Recall of Important Information These questions test your knowledge of important facts, ideas, events, issues and chronology. This question type simply requires that you can recall information. Often it will provide a description and ask you to identify the appropriate name. Ex: The power to judge the constitutionality of laws of the federal government is given to the A. Governor of Georgia B. US Congress C. President of the US D. US Supreme Court

D is the Right Answer

Type # 2: Calls for Interpretation This type of question tests your ability to draw a conclusion from your analysis of the terms and concepts in the question. It goes beyond mere recall. Usually you will be asked to see a link between two terms, or between a term and a concept used in the question. Ex: In what way did the American Revolution contribute to the French Revolution? A. It increased Transatlantic trade B. It encouraged the spread of democratic ideas C. It challenged French colonialism D. It overthrew King George III

B is the Right Answer

* Type # 3: Calls for Ability to See Cause and Effect Cause-and-effect questions test your understanding of the relationship between two or more events. The event that occurs first is the “cause” (reason for something happening). An “effect” is what happens because of the action or event. Be careful to understand what the question asks for – the cause or the effect. Ex: What was a major reason for Adolf Hitler’s rise to power? A. provisions of the Treaty of Versailles B. Germany’s military support of Poland and France C. Strong German economy D. Refusal by the League of Nations to admit Germany as a member

A is the Right Answer

Type # 4: Calls for Ability to Compare and Contrast We often compare and contrast two or more things in order to understand how they are alike (comparing) or how they are different (contrasting). Ex: The actions of Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. were similar in that they both attempted to achieve social change through A. strict social controls B. violent uprisings C. civil disobedience D. A suspension of civil liberties

C is the Right Answer

Type # 5: Calls for Ability to Make Generalizations The ability to make generalizations and predictions is a skill needed to cope with conditions and problems in our constantly-changing society. Generalizations are a basic tool of social studies. To form a generalization, you examine a group of facts, statistics, or tends. From this specific information you identify a general principle, rule or conclusion that this group of facts has in common. For example, you may have friends who study hard and get good grades. You might draw out or infer the generalization that studying hard helps a person obtain good grades. We often apply generalizations to new facts to make predictions. (Generalizations) Ex: Which concept is best illustrated by the formation of new nations by former republics of the Soviet Union? A. non-alignment B. self-determination C. imperialism D. Communism (

B is the Right Answer

Type 5 Continued (Ability to Make Generalizations). . . (Predictions) Ex: Which foreign policy would be the best for a nation to follow to prevent any other country from becoming too powerful? A. détente B. appeasement C. balance of power D. Good Neighbor Policy

C is the Right Answer

Type # 6: Informational Statement This type of question first presents an informational statement. This is a short quotation of one or two sentences. The statement provides a context for answering the accompanying question. Ex: During the 1920s, the growth in ownership of automobiles increased from eight million to twenty-four million. What was an important effect of the growth of the automobile industry on the American nation? A. It stimulated the development of many new industries B. It led to a decrease in employment opportunities C. There was in increase in the number of railroad passengers D. It encouraged the government takeover of major

A is the Right Answer

Type # 7: A Passage or Graphic This type of question either presents a Passage (Saying from Someone) from history or a Graphic (Cartoon or Drawing) and then asks you to interpret the meaning or message being conveyed. Take a minute or two to answer the question under Type 7 in your Blitz packet. Use this quotation to answer question below. And reason…teaches all mankind who will but consult it, that being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, or possessions. —John Locke, Second Treatise of Civil Government, 1689

—John Locke, Second Treatise of Civil Government, 1689 And reason…teaches all mankind who will but consult it, that being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, or possessions. —John Locke, Second Treatise of Civil Government, 1689 Which American document was most influenced by the ideas and language expressed by Locke in the quotation? the U.S. Constitution the Articles of Confederation C. the Mayflower Compact D. the U.S. Declaration of Independence

D is the Right Answer