Praxis (5511) Practice: Citizenship And Social Science 30 Correctly Answered Questions Latest Update

Which of the following factors contributed significantly to the start of the Second World War? A.The competition between European powers for territories in Africa B.The establishment of a military alliance among the major European powers C.The belief among many Germans that they had to pay too much in reparations after the First World War D.The desire for the Russian Empire to expand its influence into the Mediterranean region {Ans: Option (C) is correct. The Nazi Party exploited the belief among many people in Germany who thought the amount of the reparations they had to pay after the war was unfair, and this allowed them to take control of the German government. The other options are incorrect because they all contributed to the start of the First World War.}A student has been given an assignment to write a research paper about the United States Civil War. Which of the following is a secondary source that the student might use for the project? A.A social studies textbook B.Lincoln's Gettysburg Address C.The diary of a Confederate soldier D.A photograph from the Battle of Antietam {Ans: Option (A) is correct. A social studies textbook is a secondary source, while all the other