STAAR U.S. History Released Exam 2018

STAAR?

State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness

U.S. History

Administered May 2018

RELEASED

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DIRECTIONS Read each question carefully. Determine the best answer to the question from the four answer choices provided. Then fill in the answer on your answer document.

1 Which application of a new technology can be attributed to an invention of Thomas Edison? A Refrigerated railroad cars allowed food to be transported long distances. B Light bulbs made it efficient for factory workers to work at night. C Diesel engines were used in the production of airplanes. D Sonar technology was used to track submarines.

2 While my solutions were a little less complex than those offered by FDR, . . . I played a kind of New Deal cowboy who never hesitated to tackle many of the same problems. --Gene Autry, country-and-western singer and actor

Why were country-and-western performers such as Gene Autry popular with U.S. radio audiences during the 1930s? F Their art related to the struggles of the period. G They shared stories of individuals who became wealthy. H They promoted work programs for rural communities. J Their art brought attention to global human rights issues.

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3 It is hereby declared to be the policy of the President that there shall be equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion or national origin. This policy shall be put into effect as rapidly as possible, having due regard to the time required to effectuate any necessary changes without impairing efficiency or morale. --President Harry S. Truman, Executive Order 9981, July 26, 1948

Which of the following contributed to President Truman's decision to issue this order? A A lack of funding for veteran pensions B Declining enlistment rates during peacetime C Discrimination against minority service members D A desire to repeal the draft

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