Core Subjects Test Review for Social Studies

Examine the causes of the American Revolution by analyzing political and economic contexts, the French and Indian War, and spiraling events like the Boston Tea Party and Stamp Act.

Colonies largely governed themselves with a locally varied court system, while the king and Parliament retained ultimate control; colonists resented increased governance and lacked representation in Parliament.

Mercantilism created a closed loop where colonies sent raw materials to England and bought finished goods from England, and Navigation Acts enforced by the navy limited trade, fueling colonists' anger.

Trace how mercantilism and the French and Indian War created economic strain, spurring tax acts, protests, and the Intolerable Acts that sparked the American Revolution.

Trace the american revolution from 1774 to 1783, covering the build up, early and middle years, and final years, with patriots, loyalists, neutrals, and foreign involvement.

Trace the build up to war: the first Continental Congress drafts the Declaration of Rights and forms a militia, with Paul Revere’s ride and Lexington and Concord signaling conflict.

Washington's bold victories at Trenton and Princeton save the Continental Army, Saratoga becomes a turning point with France and Spain joining, while Valley Forge tests soldiers through a brutal winter.

Explore the middle and final years of the American Revolution (1778–1783), including naval battles, the Yorktown siege, Cornwallis's surrender, and the 1783 Treaty of Paris.

Show how the articles of confederation created a weak, single-branch government with no executive or judiciary, couldn't tax or regulate interstate trade, prompting 1787 constitutional reform.

Shows how the Articles of Confederation left the United States with a weak central government, unable to regulate trade, collect taxes, or negotiate with foreign powers.

Examine the ratification of the constitution amid federalist and anti-federalist clashes, with Washington and Madison. See how Federalist Papers argued for the constitution and swayed public opinion.

Explore the first phase of the industrial revolution from 1769 to 1861, detailing the shift from cottage to factory production and the rise of interchangeable parts in the United States.

Explore how the United States expanded westward from 1776 to 1853, adding territory and states through manifest destiny and the Lewis and Clark expedition.

Trace the nation’s westward expansion from the original 13 colonies through major acquisitions, including the Northwest Ordinance, Louisiana Purchase, Florida, Texas, Oregon, Mexican cession, and Gadsden Purchase.