The Texas STAAR Test has been a critical tool for schools in the Lone Star State to measure--as accurately as they can--the levels of comprehension in subjects like math, science, literature, and history.

What if I were to pull some sample questions from the Texas Education Agency? Do you think you can keep up with the Texas high school expectation level? Let's find out...

Begin!

  1. Why did President Franklin Roosevelt’s administration consider Italy an adversary during World War II?
    1. Italy blocked U.S. resupply efforts to Pacific naval bases
    2. Italy was trying to negotiate new trade agreements with the United States
    3. Italy denied aid to the U.S. military after the attack on Pearl Harbor
    4. Italy was initially part of the Axis powers fighting against the United States
  2. Which statement describes a purpose of the naturalization test?
    1. To determine whether the applicant has connections to foreign countries
    2. To determine whether the applicant has a basic knowledge of American history
    3. To determine whether the applicant has ideals that align with American values
    4. To determine whether the applicant already has family living in the country
  3. Which outcomes are connected to U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War? Select TWO correct answers.
    1. The U.S. Supreme Court limited freedom of expression in response to military efforts
    2. The United States lowered the voting age to 18 years old
    3. The country of Vietnam was divided into North and South along the 17th parallel
    4. The unified Vietnamese state adopted a democratic government
    5. The War Powers Act of 1973 limited executive authority to conduct war without the approval of Congress
  4. What was the significance of the Marshall Plan? Select TWO correct answers.
    1. It provided military weapons to Latin American countries after World War II
    2. It fully supported the Truman Doctrine
    3. It provided economic support to European countries after World War II
    4. It fully supported the Good Neighbor Policy
    5. It provided economic support to Latin American countries after World War II
  5. Why is Sandra Day O’Connor a significant figure in U.S. history?
    1. She inspired more opportunities for women in politics by being the first woman elected to the Senate
    2. Her leadership on women’s rights led to the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment
    3. She helped create opportunities for women in law by being the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court
    4. Her election to Congress helped lead to the passage of laws that made women’s pay equal with men’s
  6. Why did President Richard Nixon appeal to the “silent majority” in 1969?
    1. To inspire religious demands for peace in Vietnam
    2. To gain American support for gradually withdrawing troops from Vietnam
    3. To pressure Vietnamese government officials to end the war
    4. To support protests against American involvement in Vietnam

ANSWERS:

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1. (D)    2. (B)    3. (B, E)    4. (B, C)    5. (C)    6. (B)

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So, how did you do? Piece of cake? Harder than you'd expect? Just be thankful I didn't pull from the math comprehension section...

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