Social Studies MEAP PRACTICE 9th grade MEAP Test Released Items

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Social Studies MEAP PRACTICE9th grade MEAP Test
Released Items

• With Data Correlations
• (8th grade GLCEs)

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H.1.m.2 Describe major factors that characterize
the following eras in United States history The
Meeting of Three Worlds (beginnings to 1620),
Colonization and Settlement (1585-1763),
Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1815),
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861) and Civil War
and Reconstruction (1850-1877).
State Results District Results
A 17
B 11
C 23
D 49
35 Which change was a direct result of the
Mexican war? A Settlers moved to Oregon. B Trade
increased in Kansas. C The United States acquired
Florida. D The United States acquired California.
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H.2.m.1 Use narratives and graphic data to
describe the settings of significant events that
shaped the development of Michigan as a state and
the United States as a nation during the eras
prior to Reconstruction.
State Results District Results
A 6
B 48
C 9
D 36
11 Identify a key purpose of the Northwest
Ordinance A Example not a purpose of the
Northwest Ordinance B Correct C Example not a
purpose of the Northwest Ordinance D Example not
a purpose of the Northwest Ordinance
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H.2.m.4 Use historical biographies to explain how
events from the past affected the lives of
individuals and how some individuals influenced
the course of history.
State Results District Results
A 19
B 13
C 61
D 7

• 12 How did this invention affect life in the
  South?
• The Cotton Gin
• It cranked cotton through rollers with teeth
  made of wire. The wire teeth tore the green seeds
  from the cotton. Iron slits let the cotton pass
  through, but not the seeds. A second rotating
  cylinder of bristles removed the seedless cotton
  from the wires.
• Eli Whitney, 1794
• A It led to the decline of slavery.
• B It led to a decrease in factory jobs.
• C It made cotton farming more profitable.
• D It made cotton clothing more expensive.

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H.2.m.4 Use historical biographies to explain how
events from the past affected the lives of
individuals and how some individuals influenced
the course of history.
State Results District Results
A 9
B 18
C 20
D 52
36 Identify social movement related to the book
Uncle Toms Cabin A Chose incorrect movement B
Chose incorrect movement C Chose incorrect
movement D Correct
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H.3.m.1 Use primary and secondary records to
analyze significant events that shaped the
development of Michigan as a state and the United
States as a nation prior to the end of the era of
Reconstruction.
State Results District Results
A 14
B 13
C 57
D 16
34 Use records to analyze the Lewis and Clark
expedition A Chose incorrect interpretation B
Chose incorrect interpretation C Correct D Chose
incorrect interpretation
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H.4.m.1 Identify major decisions in Michigan and
the United States history prior to the end of the
era of Reconstruction, analyze contemporary
factors contributing to the decisions and
consider alternative courses of action.
State Results District Results
A 10
B 17
C 61
D 12
13 Identify historical decision before
Reconstruction A Example was not part of
historical decision B Example was not part of
historical decision C Correct D Example was not
part of historical decision
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H.4.m.1 Identify major decisions in Michigan and
the United States history prior to the end of the
era of Reconstruction, analyze contemporary
factors contributing to the decisions and
consider alternative courses of action.
State Results District Results
A 36
B 16
C 35
D 13
15 Identify historical decision before
Reconstruction A Example was not part of
historical decision B Example was not part of
historical decision C Correct D Example was not
part of historical decision
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H.4.m.1 Identify major decisions in Michigan and
the United States history prior to the end of the
era of Reconstruction, analyze contemporary
factors contributing to the decisions and
consider alternative courses of action.
33 Identify the historical decision of the
Louisiana Purchase A Correct B Chose incorrect
reason for decision C Chose incorrect reason for
decision D Chose incorrect reason for decision
State Results District Results
A 37
B 10
C 11
D 11
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H.4.m.4 Select historic decisions and evaluate
them in light of core democratic values and
resulting costs and benefits as viewed from a
variety of perspectives.
State Results District Results
A 4
B 75
C 11
D 9
14 Which core democratic value was violated when
the Supreme Court ruled in 1857 that enslaved
people were not citizens? A Truth B Equality C
Rule of Law D Pursuit of Happiness
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H.4.m.4 Select historic decisions and evaluate
them in light of core democratic values and
resulting costs and benefits as viewed from a
variety of perspectives.
State Results District Results
A 14
B 25
C 17
D 43
32 The Great Compromise, made at the
Constitutional Convention, is an example of which
core democratic value? A Patriotism B
Federalism C Pursuit of Happiness D Common Good
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G.1.m.2 Describe and compare characteristics of
major world cultures including language,
religion, belief systems, gender roles, and
traditions.
State Results District Results
A 59
B 14
C 14
D 12
30 Identify which South Asian country has a given
religion as its major religion A Correct B
Chose a South Asian country having a different
major religion than example given C Chose a
South Asian country having a different major
religion than example given D Chose a South
Asian country having a different major religion
than example given
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G.1.m.3 Explain why people live and work as they
do in different regions.
State Results District Results
A 20
B 40
C 24
D 15
8 In which physical region is terracing most
often used in agriculture? A coast B mountain C
savannah D tundra
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G.2.m.2 Locate major ecosystems, describe their
characteristics, and explain the process that
created them.
State Results District Results
A 16
B 36
C 7
D 41
31 Identify type of ecosystem typically found at
a specified latitude A Chose an ecosystem type
not found at this latitude B Chose an ecosystem
type not found at this latitude C Chose an
ecosystem type not found at this latitude D
Correct
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G.2.m.4 Explain how humans modify the environment
and describe some of the possible consequences of
those modifications.
9 Explain consequences of modifying a given
natural environment A Chose incorrect
consequences for given environment B Correct C
Chose incorrect consequences for given
environment D Chose incorrect consequences for
given environment
State Results District Results
A 11
B 66
C 16
D 6
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G.2.m.4 Explain how humans modify the environment
and describe some of the possible consequences of
those modifications.
State Results District Results
A 16
B 55
C 14
D 15
29 Identify an environmental change attributed to
deforestation A Selected a change not attributed
to deforestation B Correct C Selected a change
not attributed to deforestation D Selected a
change not attributed to deforestation
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G.3.m.3 Describe how and why people, goods and
services, and information move within world
regions and between regions.
State Results District Results
A 57
B 11
C 14
D 17
6 Which change was the most important effect of
the first Transatlantic Cable? A The speed of
exchanging information increased. B The use of
overland mail service increased. C Ocean travel
became more popular. D Voice transmissions
became possible over short distances.
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G.3.m.3 Describe how and why people, goods and
services, and information move within world
regions and between regions.
State Results District Results
A 75
B 11
C 5
D 8
28 Identify a main reason for building the Erie
Canal A Correct B Chose an objective beyond the
location of the Canal C Chose a secondary
commercial plan after the building of the
Canal D Chose an objective beyond the location
of the Canal
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G.4.m.2 Locate and describe major cultural,
economic, political and environmental features of
Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North and
South America and the processes that created them.
State Results District Results
A 11
B 7
C 8
D 73
7 Locate world region using given physical
characteristics A Chose region that does not
exhibit the given features B Chose region that
does not exhibit the given features C Chose
region that does not exhibit the given
features D Correct
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G4.m.3 Describe major patterns of world
population, physical features, ecosystems,
cultures and explain some of the factors causing
the patterns.
State Results District Results
A 10
B 12
C 66
D 11
27 Which term explains why the official languages
in South American countries originated in
Europe? A evolution B revolution C
colonization D industrialization
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G.4.m.4 Describe the physical, economic, and
cultural geography of contemporary Michigan and
its causes, advantages, and disadvantages.
State Results District Results
A 11
B 17
C 61
D 11
10 Which characteristic do most countries with a
market economy share? A The people take jobs
appointed to them. B The government controls the
businesses. C The people run and own
businesses. D The government provides citizens
with money and land.
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C.1.m.1 Describe how the federal government in
the United States serves the purposes set forth
in the Preamble to the Constitution.
State Results District Results
A 57
B 11
C 13
D 18
4 Which words in the Preamble to the United
States Constitution suggest that government has
the authority to set up courts? A establish
justice B insure domestic tranquility C create a
more perfect union D provide for the common
defense
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C.1.m.2 Distinguish between representative
democracy in the United States and other forms of
government.
5 Distinguish between representative democracy
and other forms of Government A Example does not
correctly identify specific form of government B
Correct C Example does not correctly identify
specific form of government D Example does not
correctly identify specific form of government
State Results District Results
A 12
B 56
C 24
D 8
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C.2.m.1 Identify the essential ideas expressed
in the Declaration of Independence and the
origins of those ideas, and explain how they set
the foundation for civic life, politics and
government in the United States.
State Results District Results
A 2
B 7
C 75
D 16
1 Identify essential ideas in Declaration of
Independence A Chose an example not part of the
Declaration of Independence B Chose an example
not part of the Declaration of Independence C
Correct D Chose an example not part of the
Declaration of Independence
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C.2.m.1 Identify the essential ideas expressed
in the Declaration of Independence and the
origins of those ideas, and explain how they set
the foundation for civic life, politics and
government in the United States.
44 Identify a core democratic value in the
Declaration of Independence A Selected wrong
core democratic value B Selected wrong core
democratic value C Selected wrong core democratic
value D Correct
State Results District Results
A 9
B 10
C 24
D 55
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C.2.m.3 Explain means for limiting the powers of
government established by the U.S. Constitution.
2 Which statement describes how the framers of
the United States Constitution limited the power
of the federal government? A They divided the
service branches of the armed forces. B They
divided the power between the states and
territories. C They divided the executive branch
of the federal government. D They divided power
between federal and state governments.
State Results District Results
A 6
B 16
C 13
D 65
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C.2.m.3 Explain means for limiting the powers of
government established by the U.S. Constitution.
State Results District Results
A 63
B 18
C 6
D 12
3 Identify which constitutional principal was
established with a given Supreme Court case A
Correct B Supreme Court case given does not
reflect this principle C Supreme Court case
given does not reflect this principle D Supreme
Court case given does not reflect this principle
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C.3.m.2 Identify disparities between American
ideals and realities and propose ways to reduce
them.
State Results District Results
A 15
B 15
C 20
D 49
43 Why was the Indian Removal Act of 1830
contrary to American ideals? A It violated the
idea of civilian control of the military. B It
ignored the tradition of federalism. C It
disregarded the idea of patriotism. D It
neglected the concept of justice.
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C.4.m.2 Explain how the Constitution is
maintained as the supreme law of the land.

• 42 Why did the Founders write this clause in the
  Constitution?
• The Senators and Representativesand the Members
  of the several State Legislatures, and all
  executive and judicial Officers, both of the
  United States and of the several States, shall be
  bounded by oathto support this Constitution
• United States Constitution, Article VI
• A to hold elected officials accountable for to
  the Constitution
• B to secure the approval of the Constitution in
  the territories
• C to confirm the authority of the individual
  state governments
• D to ensure that the law would protect the
  interests of the citizens

State Results District Results
A 37
B 22
C 21
D 19
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C.4.m.2 Explain how the Constitution is
maintained as the supreme law of the land.
State Results District Results
A 25
B 16
C 41
D 16
45 Identify process used to change the U. S.
Constitution A Chose wrong process B Chose wrong
process. C Correct D Chose wrong process
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C.5.m.1 Describe the purposes and functions of
major international, governmental organizations.
46 Which phrase defines the primary purpose of
the United Nations? A to promote world peace B
to limit the spread of communism C to continue
the exportation of outer space D to define free
trade
State Results District Results
A 62
B 18
C 7
D 12
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E.1.m.1 Use economic reasoning when comparing
price, quality and features of goods and services.
State Results District Results
A 6
B 4
C 7
D 82
19 Given data, select product providing the best
value for price A Chose a product with inferior
value based on the data B Chose a product with
inferior value based on the data C Chose a
product with inferior value based on the data D
Correct
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E.1.m.3 Analyze the reliability of information
when making economic decisions.
24 Which source provides the most accurate
information about product reliability? A the
opinion of a friend B the advice of a
salesperson C a review in a consumer magazine D
a commercial advertisement on a radio program
State Results District Results
A 12
B 22
C 52
D 13
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E.2.m.1 Using a real example, describe how
business practices, profit, and a willingness to
take risks, enabled an entrepreneur to operate.
17 Identify business practices of
entrepreneurs A Correct B Chose incorrect
practice C Chose incorrect practice D Chose
incorrect practice
State Results District Results
A 79
B 6
C 6
D 9
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E.2.m.1 Using a real example, describe how
business practices, profit, and a willingness to
take risks, enabled an entrepreneur to operate.
State Results District Results
A 13
B 11
C 6
D 70
22 What is the primary goal of entrepreneurs? A
assembling products B managing employees C hiring
an accountant D making a profit
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E.3.m.1 Distinguish between public and private
goods using contemporary examples.
State Results District Results
A 5
B 76
C 6
D 12
16 Which item is an example of a private good? A
city bus B family car C school desk D library book
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E.3.m.1 Distinguish between public and private
goods using contemporary examples.
State Results District Results
A 24
B 13
C 54
D 8
26 Identify the most likely method to fund a
given public service A Chose a private source
for funds B Chose an irrelevant source of funds
for given public service C Correct D Chose an
irrelevant source of funds for given public
service
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E.4.m.2 Describe the roles of the various
economic institutions which comprise the American
economic system such as governments, business
firms, labor unions, banks, and households.
State Results District Results
A 15
B 55
C 21
D 8
25 Which economic institution represents workers
in disputes with employers? A credit union B
labor union C corporation D bank
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E.4.m.4 Analyze how purchasers obtain information
about goods and services from advertising and
other sources.
State Results District Results
A 81
B 7
C 6
D 5
18 Which type of business has a main goal of
informing consumers about goods and services? A
advertising B insurance C banking D transportation
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E.5.m.2 Examine the role of the United States
government in regulating commerce as stated in
the United States Constitution.
State Results District Results
A 20
B 42
C 16
D 21
23 Select the situation in which the federal
government has the power to regulate trade A
Selected an intra-state situation B Correct C
Selected an intra-state situation D Selected an
intra-state situation
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E.5.m.3 Describe how businesses are involved in
trade as producers, distributors, importers, and
exporters.
State Results District Results
A 9
B 17
C 55
D 18
20 Identify an action that would facilitate
trade A Chose an incorrect action B Chose an
incorrect action C Correct D Chose an incorrect
action
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I.1.m.3 Interpret social science information
about the natural environment and cultures of
countries from a variety of primary and secondary
sources.
State Results District Results
A 8
B 14
C 11
D 67
37 What label should be given to the y-axis on
the bar graph? A Month B Inches C Snowfall
Totals D Average Temperature
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I.1.m.3 Interpret social science information
about the natural environment and cultures of
countries from a variety of primary and secondary
sources.
State Results District Results
A 21
B 13
C 7
D 57
38 Which title should be given to the bar
graph? A Average Winter Snowfall Amounts for
2004 B Average Winter Temperature Readings for
2004 C Average Number of Snow Days in Lansing,
Michigan, 2004 D Average Monthly Temperatures in
Lansing, Michigan, 2004
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I.1.m.3 Interpret social science information
about the natural environment and cultures of
countries from a variety of primary and secondary
sources.
State Results District Results
A 12
B 4
C 73
D 10
39 What label should be given to the x-axis on
the bar graph? A Average Snowfall B Days of the
Week C Months of the Year D Average Temperature
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I.1.m.3 Interpret social science information
about the natural environment and cultures of
countries from a variety of primary and secondary
sources.
State Results District Results
A 6
B 64
C 17
D 12
40 What is the relationship shown in the
chart? A There were two months with two inches
of snow in 2004. B The coldest three months have
the most snowfall. C There were six months
without snow in 2004. D The warmest five days
are in the fall months.
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I.1.m.3 Interpret social science information
about the natural environment and cultures of
countries from a variety of primary and secondary
sources.
State Results District Results
A 69
B 11
C 7
D 12
41 Using the data, which generalization can best
be made about the climate in Lansing,
Michigan? A There is little snow in May. B It
often snows during October. C There are many snow
storms during July. D It begins to get warmer in
September.
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D.3.m.1 Compose essays expressing decisions on
national and international policy issues.
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0 4
1 6
2 31
3 53
4 6
21 Taking a Stand You will now take a stand on
the public policy issue Should the United
States government require all motorcycle riders
to wear helmets? You may either support or
oppose a United States government proposal to
require all motorcycle riders to wear helmets.
Write a letter to your state representative
explaining your position on the issue.