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CSET Multiple Subjects: History And Social Science Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Capitol of the North






2. Industry major turning point in California






3. The 1803 purchase made by President Thomas Jefferson that essentially doubled the United States territory






4. A 'sacred expedition' in which twenty - one Spanish Catholic missions were established - spaced to be a single days travel apart on El Camino Real (the Royal Road)

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5. Refers to powers shared by the national government and state governments






6. Civil Rights Bills Passed 14th & 15th Amendment






7. Earliest sophisticated culture of the Andean Highland civilization






8. Sought to control colonial trade because it did not want competition with it's own manufacturers






9. Gain permanent access to the Mediterranean Sea

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10. Enacted the 'malice' standard allowed free reporting






11. (1773) - The Tea Act - passed by Parliament in May of 1773 - would launch the final spark to the revolutionary movement in Boston. The act was not intended to raise revenue in the American colonies - and in fact imposed no new taxes. It was designed






12. (1773) A group of colonists - led by Samuel Adams - Paul Revere - and others - disguised themselves as Native Americans - boarded English ships on the night of Dec. 16 - 1773 - and threw the tea into the harbor






13. (1770) British troops fire on crowd of Bostonians






14. After Mexico defeated the Spanish and gained control of California - the Mexican goverment....






15. Central coast throughout Sacramento and San Joaquin Valley - mild climate and plants and animals abundant. Tribal dress and housing relfected climate. Best basket skills of all - tribes include Yokuts - Miwodk - Maidu - and Pomo.






16. Persian Gulf War






17. Restrict growth of corporations






18. The branch of the system of checks and balances that makes Congressional laws






19. Written into the Constitution - this concept is one of the cornerstones of our republic - encompassing three branches of governement and a system for them to act as watchdogs for the others






20. A proclamation made by President Lincoln in1863 freeing all slaves in regions still fighting against the Union






21. A concept espoused by southerners following the Missouri Compromise that would have given southern states the right to refuse to obey laws that they did not agree with






22. Voyage of exploration commanded by John Cabot - Jacques Cartier - and Henry Hudson






23. 1915






24. Outlawed slavery in the Northwest Territory






25. (1774) Britain attempts to gain control of the colonies in response to Boston Tea Party by closing the Boston Harbor - enforcing quartering - closing town meetings and trying British citizens in Britain






26. Absolutism

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27. Greatest contribution from ancient Greece to Western Civilization






28. King - Baron - Bishop - Lord - Peasant






29. Political instability and use of mercenary armies undermined the security of the empire






30. Political party that wanted close ties with England






31. The basic economic principle stating that is suppply is greater than demand - the value of the product is lower - if demand is greater than supply - the value is higher






32. A mechanism fo rending an elected official's tenure before its scheduled completion






33. Protect sovereignty of the states






34. Forts build by the Spanish to offer protection to california's missionaries and settlers during periods of violent revolt by native workers






35. Cluster of three to five small villages around a centraly village. Lands were held in common. Each tribe servered as part of a political organization. the Leader played a fairly minor role exept during time of war or talk of peace.






36. An economic system regulated by the state that encourages the accumulation of weath and property by individuals






37. The American Revolution was fought to obtain independence






38. The first constitution of the United States of America






39. China's first dynasty






40. Sanctification of knighthood - the sacking of Constantinople and other parts of Asia minor - the waning of the practice of alchemy as a medicine






41. California's 'Ellis Island' entry point for many European immigrants to US






42. Trade gap widened. Japan and Germany surpassed the U.S. in automobiles and airlines






43. Scope and authority of Supreme Court - The Era of good feelings (political success of the Republican party) - The Monroe Doctrine - development of a new American culture






44. 1868 - 1876






45. Forced quartering of British soldiers - excessive tarriffs - Intolerable acts






46. Admistration supported massive build up of the defense program






47. Unionization of migrant farm workers






48. No taxation without representation






49. A social economic - and political system in which power is decentralized - and a varying number of lords hold land on which they allow others to live and work in return for loyalty and service






50. The colonists strongest weapon against the unpopular British Tax measures