Reading Social Studies Texts Flashcards
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A passage states: 'The United Nations was established in 1945 after World War II with the primary goal of maintaining international peace and security. Today, it has 193 member states and works on issues including human rights, climate change, and global health.' When was the United Nations founded?
Answer: 1945
The passage clearly states 'The United Nations was established in 1945 after World War II.'
Read the excerpt: 'The Constitution can be changed through amendments. The first ten amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, protect individual freedoms such as freedom of speech, religion, and the press.' What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
Answer: The Bill of Rights
The passage directly states that 'The first ten amendments, known as the Bill of Rights' — identifying them by their common name.
A social studies text reads: 'Globalization refers to the increasing interconnection of the world's economies, cultures, and populations. While it has created economic growth and cultural exchange, critics argue it has also widened the gap between rich and poor nations.' According to the passage, what is one criticism of globalization?
Answer: It has increased the gap between wealthy and poor countries
The passage states that critics argue globalization 'has also widened the gap between rich and poor nations,' meaning economic inequality between countries has grown.
The text states: 'A primary source is an original document or firsthand account from a specific time period, such as a diary, letter, or photograph. A secondary source analyzes or interprets primary sources, such as a textbook or documentary.' Which of the following is a primary source?
Answer: A soldier's letter written during the Civil War
A soldier's letter from the Civil War is a firsthand account from that time period, making it a primary source. Textbooks, documentaries, and encyclopedias are secondary sources that analyze events after the fact.
An excerpt reads: 'Maps use a legend, also called a key, to explain the symbols used on the map. For example, a blue line typically represents a river, while a star often marks a capital city.' What does a star usually represent on a map?
Answer: A capital city
The passage states that 'a star often marks a capital city,' directly answering the question about what stars represent on maps.
The passage reads: 'Manifest Destiny was the 19th-century belief that the United States was destined to expand across the North American continent from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. This belief was used to justify westward expansion, including the displacement of Native American peoples.' What does 'displacement' most likely mean in this context?
Answer: Forcing people to move from their homeland
'Displacement' in this context means forcing Native Americans from their lands as settlers expanded westward. The prefix 'dis-' means away, and 'place' refers to location.