Social Studies Flashcards
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Which philosophical concept, central to the Declaration of Independence, was most directly drawn from John Locke's writings?
Answer: Natural rights to life, liberty, and property
John Locke's theory of natural rights (life, liberty, and property) directly influenced Jefferson's phrase 'life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness' in the Declaration of Independence.
The term 'ethnocentrism' in social studies refers to:
Answer: Judging other cultures by the standards of one's own culture
Ethnocentrism is the practice of evaluating other cultures according to one's own cultural standards, often leading to bias or misunderstanding.
Which event most directly triggered U.S. entry into World War I?
Answer: Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmermann Telegram
Germany's resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmermann Telegram (proposing a German-Mexican alliance against the U.S.) were the key triggers for U.S. entry into WWI in 1917.
The economic term 'inflation' refers to:
Answer: A general rise in the price level of goods and services over time
Inflation is a sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services, which reduces purchasing power over time.
The term 'cultural hearth' in geography refers to:
Answer: An area where a major civilization or cultural tradition originated and spread outward
A cultural hearth is a place of origin from which a culture or civilization spread its ideas, technologies, and practices to other regions.
The Articles of Confederation failed primarily because they:
Answer: Did not provide Congress with the power to tax or regulate commerce
The Articles of Confederation created a weak central government that lacked the power to tax citizens or regulate interstate commerce, leading to financial and political crises.
Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review in the United States?
Answer: Marbury v. Madison
Marbury v. Madison (1803) established the principle of judicial review, giving the Supreme Court the power to declare laws unconstitutional.