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Part I: General Knowledge: The Executive Branch, Presidential Politics, and the Electoral Process (1 point each)

1. The term Bill of Rights refers to _____.

A. parts of the English Magna Carta B. grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence C. the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution D. a presidential campaign platform from the 1860 election

2. The United States Supreme Court case Bush v. Gore was based on an appeal of a lower court decision in a case originating in _____.

A. Florida C. Ohio B. Missouri D. Colorado

3. According to the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the maximum number of times an individual can be elected president is _____.

A. 1 C. 3 B. 2 D. 4

4. At the time of his initial election to the presidency, Franklin Roosevelt was serving as governor of _____.

A. New York C. Massachusetts B. Ohio D. Virginia

5. What is the correct chronological order of the election of the following presidents, beginning with the earliest?

I. James Madison III. Andrew Jackson II. Theodore Roosevelt IV. Abraham Lincoln

A. III, IV, II, I C. II, I, III, IV B. IV, II, I, III D. I, III, IV, II

6. Which of the following issues was directly related to the Clinton v. the City of New York case?

A. impeachment of a president C. the line item veto B. recess appointments D. use of military force without consent of Congress

7. One of the primary duties of the U.S. vice president is to serve as _____.

A. Speaker of the House C. Secretary of State B. Ambassador to the United Nations D. President of the Senate

8. The Watergate scandal was associated with the administration of President _____.

A. Ulysses Grant C. Warren Harding B. Richard Nixon D. Harry Truman

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9. The word, Watergate, actually refers to _____.

A. a hotel in Washington, D.C. B. a World War II military operation C. a political strategy made popular during the 1868 presidential election D. a parliamentary tactic frequently used by Congress during the early 1920s

10. Who served as vice president during George Washington’s presidency?

A. Thomas Jefferson C. John Adams B. Alexander Hamilton D. James Madison

11. Prior to the passage of the 12th Amendment, the vice president was selected by _____.

A. appointment by the president elect C. the House of Representatives B. national convention D. finishing as runner-up in Electoral College votes

12. The Youngstown Sheet and Tube v. Sawyer case addressed legal aspects of action taken by President _____.

A. Harry Truman C. Franklin Roosevelt B. John Kennedy D. Ronald Reagan

13. Presidential action challenged by the Youngstown Sheet and Tube v. Sawyer case occurred _____.

A. because of the Great Depression C. in the aftermath of a major winter storm B. following Richard Nixon’s resignation D. during the Korean conflict

14. The term, West Wing, is used in reference to _____.

A. an extreme element within the Democratic Party B. 19th century voters in territories that were part of the Louisiana Purchase C. the part of the White House that contains the President’s office D. a political party that became popular during the aftermath of the Great Depression

15. William Harrison was the first U.S. president to die in office and _____ was the first U.S. president who was assassinated.

A. William McKinley C. John Kennedy B. Abraham Lincoln D. James Garfield

16. The Australian Ballot is also commonly referred to as the _____ ballot.

A. secret C. Republican B. partisan D. straight ticket

17. The presence of the Bull Moose Party, formerly known as the _____ Party, in the 1912 presidential election was responsible, at least in part, for a Democratic Party victory.

A. Know Nothing C. Green B. Whig D. Progressive

UIL Social Studies page 2 Invitational A • 2015 18. Which of the following presidents is NOT correctly matched with the year in which they were elected?

A. Woodrow Wilson – 1912 C. Franklin Roosevelt – 1928 B. George Washington – 1792 D. Abraham Lincoln – 1860

19. Which of the following is the BEST interpretation of the term mudslinging?

A. a candidate who is not believed to have a reasonable chance of election success B. an attempt to discredit one's competitor or opponent by malicious or scandalous attacks C. efforts by either individuals or political parties to increase voter participation D. intentionally altering or changing a campaign strategy because of public opinion poll data

The President shall be commander in chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the militia of the several states, when called into the actual service of the United States…

20. The source of the accompanying information is Article _____ of the United States Constitution.

A. I C. IV B. II D. VII

Part II: Primary Source Material 1920: The Year of the Six Presidents by David Pietrusza (2 points each)

21. After resuming leadership of the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) in 1915, _____ proposed her “Winning Plan,” a “two-pronged attack on both the state and federal levels, designed to lead to the final victory,” to achieve full suffrage for women.

A. Carrie Chapman Catt C. Susan B. Anthony B. Alice Stokes Paul D. Elizabeth Cady Stanton

22. Prior to entering the political arena, Woodrow Wilson was a professor at _____ University.

A. Harvard C. Princeton B. Yale D. Ohio State

23. While touring the nation to promote his political agenda, President Warren Harding became ill and died in _____.

A. Chicago C. New York City B. San Francisco D. Denver

24. In 1918 Calvin Coolidge took a major step in his political career by successfully running for governor of _____.

A. Connecticut C. Vermont B. New Hampshire D. Massachusetts

UIL Social Studies page 3 Invitational A • 2015 25. Albert Fall, who served as _____ in the Warren Harding administration, was involved in scandal and ultimately served a prison sentence for his offences.

A. Interior Secretary C. Attorney General B. White House Chief of Staff D. Postmaster General

26. Who was known as the “Silver-Tongued Orator of the Platte?”

A. Theodore Roosevelt C. William Jennings Bryan B. Eugene V. Debs D. Woodrow Wilson

27. Because of his success in mining ventures as well as raising funds for relief efforts, ____ was referred to as the “Great Engineer” and the “Great Humanitarian.

A. Calvin Coolidge C. William McKinley B. Herbert Hoover D. Henry Cabot Lodge

28. James Cox, governor of _____, was the 1920 Democratic Party presidential nominee.

A. Missouri C. Michigan B. Kentucky D. Ohio

29. Who organized a group of former ranch hands into a military regiment known as the “Rough Riders?”

A. William Howard Taft C. Tom Platt B. Theodore Roosevelt D. John Pershing

30. Calvin Coolidge was frequently referred to as _____ Cal.

A. Fighting C. Silent B. Cowardly D. Gentle

31. When Woodrow Wilson made his 1919 return from Europe aboard the liner George Washington, he was joined on the voyage by Franklin Roosevelt who, at the time, served as _____.

A. Assistant Secretary of the Navy C. Deputy Secretary of State B. Secretary of War D. Democratic Party Chairman

32. Prior to becoming William McKinley’s vice presidential running mate in 1900, Theodore Roosevelt served in all of the following positions EXCEPT _____.

A. New York City Police Commissioner C. U.S. Civil Service Commissioner B. Assistant Secretary of the Navy D. governor of North Dakota

33. Who was the Democratic Party’s 1920 vice presidential nominee?

A. Herbert Hoover C. Franklin Roosevelt B. Thomas Marshall D. Robert La Follette

34. In spite of the fact that he was serving a prison sentence, Eugene Debs was the _____ Party nominee in the 1920 presidential election.

A. Communist C. Progressive B. Bull Moose D. Socialist

UIL Social Studies page 4 Invitational A • 2015 35. The election of 1932 featured a political contest between Franklin Roosevelt and _____, the only surviving members of the “Group of Six” presidents who were a part of the 1920 contest.

A. Warren Harding C. Woodrow Wilson B. Herbert Hoover D. Calvin Coolidge

Part III: Supplemental Resources; Election-related questions (3 points each)

36. The first Republican President was elected in _____.

A. 1800 C. 1860 B. 1824 D. 1876

37. All of the following received electoral votes in the 1800 election EXCEPT _____.

A. James Madison C. Charles Pinckney B. Aaron Burr D. Thomas Jefferson

38. Which of the following is associated with the election of 1824?

A. Credit Mobilier C. Teapot Dome B. New Deal coalition D. corrupt bargain

39. The candidate who received the most popular votes in the 1824 election was _____, who gained national recognition for his role in the U.S. victory over the British in the Battle of New Orleans.

A. John Quincy Adams C. Andrew Jackson B. William Crawford D. Henry Clay

40. Grover Cleveland lost his reelection bid to Benjamin Harrison in _____ despite the fact that the incumbent president managed a majority of the popular vote.

A. 1876 C. 1968 B. 1888 D. 2000

41. Political activist _____ was the 2000 Green Party nominee who captured more than two percent of the national popular vote.

A. Al Sharpton C. Pat Buchanan B. Ralph Nader D. Ross Perot

UIL Social Studies page 5 Invitational A • 2015 42. One of the more significant aspects of the 1800 election is that it marked the first time in U.S. history that _____.

A. a woman received electoral votes B. an election was subject to guidelines established by the 12th Amendment C. a presidential election was held while the nation was at war D. a peaceful transfer of power between political parties occurred

43. Spiro Agnew was elected vice president in the election of _____.

A. 1800 C. 1968 B. 1876 D. 2000

44. Who was the vice presidential running mate for Rutherford Hayes in the 1876 election?

A. William Wheeler C. Schuler Colfax B. Hannibal Hamlin D. Samuel Tilden

45. George Wallace was a third party (American Independent Party) candidate in the _____ election.

A. 1860 C. 1888 B. 1876 D. 1968

Essay Question

What were the highlights of Woodrow Wilson’s political career, what were his principle objectives as president and what challenges threatened his political career?

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Part I (1 point each) 23. ______OBJECTIVE PORTION

1. ______24. ______•Objective scores determine which essays are graded. 2. ______25. ______•Objective scores determine

3. ______26. ______TEAM SCORES.

4. ______27. ______Part I score (20 max) ______

5. ______28. ______Part II score (30 max) ______

6. ______29. ______Part III score (30 max) ______

7. ______30. ______OBJECTIVE

TOTAL ______8. ______31. ______

9. ______32. ______

10. ______33. ______ESSAY PORTION •Grade essays for the highest 11. ______34. ______eight Objective Totals. 12. ______35. ______ESSAY 13. ______Part III (3 points each) TOTAL (20 max)______

14. ______36. ______

15. ______37. ______OVERALL

16. ______38. ______TOTAL ______•Combine Objective and 17. ______39. ______Essay Totals to determine the Overall Total. 18. ______40. ______•Overall Total determines 19. ______41. ______the ranking of individual winners. 20. ______42. ______CHECKED BY: Part II (2 points each) 43. ______Grader #1 ______21. ______44. ______Grader #2 ______

22. ______45. ______Grader #3 ______

UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE SOCIAL STUDIES CONTEST INVITATIONAL A • 2015 Answer Key

Part I (1 point each) 23. B Points contestants could mention in their essay 1. C 24. D include:

2. A 25. A early biographic information; childhood difficulty, educational experiences; family influences 3. B 26. C highlights of his career in higher 4. A 27. B education as both professor and Princeton president 5. D 28. D entry into politics; association with 6. C 29. B key individuals including George Harvey, Henry Watterson, and 7. D 30. C Edward House

Wilson’s election as New Jersey 8. B 31. A governor and subsequent run for the presidency 9. A 32. D factors that affected his success such 10. C 33. C as Republican Party division in 1912

11. D 34. D Wilson’s dedication to the 14 Points and League of Nations 12. A 35. B highlights of Wilson’s European trip and its physical challenges 13. D Part III C (3 points each) factors affecting U.S. acceptance of 14. C 36. C the 14 Point Plan; opposition from both political opponents as well as 15. B 37. A former allies

16. A 38. D Wilson’s commitment to nation-wide campaign for his plan 17. D 39. C health problems and the degree to which Wilson actual ability was 18. C 40. B threatened; influence of Edith Wilson

19. B 41. B questions raised by political opponents regarding whether or not Wilson 20. B 42. D should resign

Part II (2 points each) 43. C Wilson’s influence prior to the 1920 election 21. A 44. A

22. C 45. D

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Part I: General Knowledge: The Executive Branch, Presidential Politics, and the Electoral Process (1 point each)

1. The quotation, “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself” was delivered by _____ in his inaugural address.

A. Harry Truman C. Woodrow Wilson B. Franklin Roosevelt D. Abraham Lincoln

2. During the Spanish American War, Theodore Roosevelt led a regiment known as the _____.

A. Minutemen C. Rough Riders B. Liberators D. Freedom Brigade

3. When assuming the position as leader of United States military forces, the president is fulfilling his duty as _____.

A. Chief Diplomat C. Chief Executive B. Chief Legislator D. Commander-in-Chief

4. What is the correct chronological order of the election of the following presidents, beginning with the earliest?

I. Abraham Lincoln III. Thomas Jefferson II. Franklin Roosevelt IV. Andrew Jackson

A. III, IV, I, II C. II, III, IV, I B. IV, II, III, I D. III, I, IV, II

5. Who was the United States president at the time of the Louisiana Purchase?

A. Andrew Jackson C. James Polk B. James Monroe D. Thomas Jefferson

6. Which of the following is the BEST example of absentee voting?

A. an individual votes in both a Democratic Party primary and a Republican Party primary B. members of Congress who do not caucus with either major political party C. voters who, because they will not be able to vote on Election Day, are allowed to vote early D. the manner in which votes are cast by Electoral College members

7. President _____ relied on a close set of advisors that became known as the Kitchen Cabinet.

A. Franklin Roosevelt C. Woodrow Wilson B. Thomas Jefferson D. Andrew Jackson

UIL Social Studies page 1 Invitational B • 2015 8. As a result of his leadership during the _____, Andrew Jackson was identified as a national hero.

A. Spanish American War C. War of 1812 B. American Revolution D. Civil War

9. The 26th Amendment to the United States Constitution changed the voting age to _____ years of age.

A. 16 C. 21 B. 18 D. 25

10. Who was serving as chief justice at the time The Youngstown Sheet and Tube v Sawyer case was decided by the U.S. Supreme Court?

A. Fred Vinson C. Earl Warren B. Harlan Stone D. Roger Taney

11. The Credit Mobilier scandal occurred during the administration of _____.

A. Warren Harding C. Richard Nixon B. Ulysses Grant D. Howard Taft

12. The Credit Mobilier scandal, referred to in the previous question, involved fraud associated with the _____ industry.

A. manufacturing C. railroad B. textile D. steel

13. Which of the following is the BEST example of diplomacy?

A. the president of the United States vetoes a major piece of legislation B. Electoral College votes are awarded on a winner-take-all basis C. the U.S. Supreme Court is asked to determine the constitutionality of a piece of legislation D. the Secretary of State visits several nations seeking to resolve an international conflict

14. Which of the following individuals was a candidate of the Bull Moose Party in the 1912 presidential election?

A. William Taft C. Theodore Roosevelt B. Charles Hughes D. William Hurst

15. The Bull Moose Party, noted in the previous question, was formerly known as the _____ Party.

A. Progressive C. Muckraker B. Mugwump D. Greenback

16. Who served as vice president under George Washington?

A. Thomas Jefferson C. Aaron Burr B. John Adams D. James Monroe

UIL Social Studies page 2 Invitational B • 2015 17. The United States v Nixon Supreme Court case was associated with the _____ affair.

A. Watergate C. XYZ B. Teapot Dome D. Credit Mobilier

18. The Ex parte Milligan case was the first case heard by the Supreme Court following _____.

A. the U.S. Constitutional Convention C. the resignation of President Richard Nixon B. the Civil War D. the assassination of William McKinley

19. Abraham Lincoln was the first president to represent the _____ Party.

A. Democratic C. Whig B. Federalist D. Republican

20. In announcing that he would not run for reelection in 1968, President Lyndon Johnson claimed that he choose to devote his time to _____ instead of a political campaign.

A. the Vietnam War C. civil rights legislation B. restoring economic growth D. personal health issues

Part II: Primary Source Material 1920: The Year of the Six Presidents by David Pietrusza (2 points each)

21. When President Woodrow Wilson returned from Europe in 1919, the ship on which he undertook the voyage, initially arrived in _____.

A. New York City C. Boston B. Philadelphia D. Baltimore

22. _____, who was a leading advocate for prohibition, also served as the president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association.

A. Carrie Chapman Catt C. Mary Allen Hulbert Peck B. Lucy Mercer D. Nan Britton

23. Which of the following individuals is NOT one of the “six presidents” discussed in 1920: The Year of the Six Presidents?

A. Franklin Roosevelt C. Herbert Hoover B. William Taft D. Theodore Roosevelt

24. At the time he was a 1910 Socialist Party presidential candidate, Eugene Debs was _____.

A. U.S. Labor Secretary C. living in France B. hospitalized with a serious illness D. serving a prison sentence

UIL Social Studies page 3 Invitational B • 2015 25. Albert Fall, who held the position of _____ in the Harding administration, was involved in the Teapot Dome affair.

A. Interior Secretary C. Vice President B. Attorney General D. White House Chief of Staff

26. During Woodrow Wilson’s return voyage from Europe in 1919, passengers were confined to quarters for much of the journey because of _____.

A. sightings of hostile vessels C. an influenza outbreak B. threats received via telegraph D. extremely rough seas

27. Speaking in reference to his wife, President _____ stated, “She has borne with my infirmities, and I have rejoiced in her graces.”

A. Woodrow Wilson C. Franklin Roosevelt B. Calvin Coolidge D. Warren Harding

28. What position did Bainbridge Colby hold in Woodrow Wilson’s administration?

A. Agriculture Secretary C. Treasury Secretary B. economic advisor D. Secretary of State

29. Franklin Roosevelt was born in _____.

A. South Carolina C. Massachusetts B. New York D. New Hampshire

30. The incumbent president in the 1920 election was _____.

A. Woodrow Wilson C. Warren Harding B. Theodore Roosevelt D. Calvin Coolidge

31. Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were Italian immigrants who _____

A. served under the command of Theodore Roosevelt in the U.S. Army B. were key leaders in an organized labor movement during the 1930s C. following accusations for murder and robbery, witnessed their trial gain international attention D. as advocates for voting rights for immigrants, gained notoriety during the 1932 election

32. Ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment, providing for women’s suffrage, became official as a result of the 1920 vote in the _____ Legislature.

A. Vermont C. Florida B. Connecticut D. Tennessee

UIL Social Studies page 4 Invitational B • 2015 33. Woodrow Wilson’s 1916 presidential election opponent was _____.

A. Charles Hughes C. Theodore Roosevelt B. William Taft D. Calvin Coolidge

34. In _____, Franklin Roosevelt replaced Herbert Hoover as president of the United States.

A. 1921 C. 1933 B. 1929 D. 1937

35. When President Woodrow Wilson made his 1919 return from Europe, he traveled aboard the ___.

A. George Washington C. Harding B. Ossipee D. Lincoln

Part III: Supplemental Resources; Election-related questions (3 points each)

36. Prior to serving as President Bill Clinton’s vice president, Al Gore represented _____ in the United States Senate.

A. Virginia C. Tennessee B. North Carolina D. Maryland

37. Who was the incumbent president at the time of the 1888 election?

A. Chester Arthur C. Benjamin Harrison B. Grover Cleveland D. Martin Van Buren

38. The early front-runner in the 1824 Presidential election was Treasury Secretary _____.

A. John Quincy Adams C. Henry Clay B. Andrew Jackson D. William Crawford

39. One of the side effects of the 1876 presidential election, an agreement to the so-called Compromise of 1877, was a pledge that the national government would _____.

A. seek improved relations with France B. support efforts to colonize Haiti and Cuba C. no longer intervene in Southern affairs D. enact a Constitutional Amendment abolishing the two-party system

40. The term corrupt bargain is associated with the election of _____.

A. 1800 C. 1968 B. 1824 D. 2000

UIL Social Studies page 5 Invitational B • 2015 41. Who was elected vice president in 1860?

A. John Breckenridge C. Hannibal Hamlin B. Andrew Johnson D. William Seward

42. Hubert Humphrey, who was the unsuccessful 1968 Democratic Party presidential nominee, formerly served as vice president to President _____.

A. Franklin Roosevelt C. Dwight Eisenhower B. Harry Truman D. Lyndon Johnson

43. For all practical purposes, the ultimate outcome of the 2000 presidential election became official as the result of _____.

A. the popular vote B. a special election commission ballot B. Supreme Court action D. a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives

44. President Richard Nixon’s home state was _____.

A. Ohio C. Florida B. Arizona D. California

45. The 1800 presidential election resulted in a transfer of power from the Federalist Party to the _____ Party.

A. Democratic Republican C. Whig B. Republican D. Anti-Federalist

Essay Question

What were the highlights of the 1824 presidential election? What factors contributed to the description of the process as a “corrupt bargain”? In what ways did the process and its aftermath affect the political future of John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson?

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Part I (1 point each) 23. ______OBJECTIVE PORTION

1. ______24. ______•Objective scores determine which essays are graded. 2. ______25. ______•Objective scores determine

3. ______26. ______TEAM SCORES.

4. ______27. ______Part I score (20 max) ______

5. ______28. ______Part II score (30 max) ______

6. ______29. ______Part III score (30 max) ______

7. ______30. ______OBJECTIVE

TOTAL ______8. ______31. ______

9. ______32. ______

10. ______33. ______ESSAY PORTION •Grade essays for the highest 11. ______34. ______eight Objective Totals. 12. ______35. ______ESSAY 13. ______Part III (3 points each) TOTAL (20 max)______

14. ______36. ______

15. ______37. ______OVERALL

22. ______45. ______Grader #3 ______

UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE SOCIAL STUDIES CONTEST INVITATIONAL B • 2015 Answer Key Points contestants could Part I (1 point each) 23. B mention in their essay include: 1. B 24. D major candidates included: John 2. C 25. A Quincy Adams (Sec. of State), Henry Clay (House Speaker), William 3. D Crawford (Treas. Sec.), and Andrew 26. C Jackson (war hero)

4. A 27. B background: political shift in power and parties beginning to emerge; 5. D 28. D Democratic Republican party controlled previous 6 elections; James 6. C 29. B Monroe, who was elected without opponent in 1820 generally popular 7. D 30. A initial results of 1824 election: 8. C Jackson had most electoral and 31. C popular votes (but not majority) Adams was relatively close second in 9. B 32. D each; Crawford and Clay were distant third 10. A 33. A based on the Constitution, the election 11. B 34. C was to be decided by the House of Representatives; belief at the time was 12. C 35. A that Clay would have power to select the next president (but not himself) 13. D Part III (3 points each) Clay gave his support to Adams and later served as Sec. of State in Adams’ 14. C 36. C cabinet – this turn of events became known as the corrupt bargain 15. A 37. B John Calhoun was selected as vice 16. B 38. D president

17. A Jackson was furious; ultimately broke 39. C from the Democratic Republicans and

18. B formed the Democratic Party; defeated 40. B Adams soundly in 1828 election and was reelected in 1832 19. D 41. C Adams later served in the U.S. House 20. A 42. D of Representatives

Part II (2 points each) 43. B

21. C – p. 37 44. D

22. A – p. 1 45. A

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Part I: General Knowledge: The Executive Branch, Presidential Politics, and the Electoral Process (1 point each)

1. According to the United States Constitution, _____ has the power to ratify treaties.

A. Congress C. the Supreme Court B. the President D. the Secretary of State

2. The Watergate scandal occurred during the _____.

A. Great Depression C. Progressive Era B. Gilded Age D. 1970s

3. The Ex parte Milligan case was the first case heard by the Supreme Court following _____.

A. the U.S. Constitutional Convention C. the resignation of President Richard Nixon B. the Civil War D. the assassination of William McKinley

4. A Presidential appointment to a position requiring senate confirmation that is made while Congress is not in session is known as a _____.

A. favorite son nomination C. recess appointment B. deferred confirmation appointment D. designated delegation

5. Which of the following is most likely to report wrongdoing within an organization?

A. whistle blower C. elector B. third party D. favorite son

6. The Presentment Clause is part of the _____.

A. Declaration of Independence C. United Nations Charter B. U.S. Constitution D. Republican Party platform

7. During the 1780s, Thomas Jefferson served the United States as Minister to _____.

A. France C. England B. Spain D. Portugal

8. The official statement of beliefs, normally developed at each major political party’s national convention, is known as the _____.

A. caucus report C. party platform B. political official agenda D. partisan omnibus report

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9. Who was the Chief Justice associated with the Bush v Gore Supreme Court case?

A. William Rehnquist C. Warren Berger B. John Roberts D. Fred Vinson

10. An individual in office during the time between the election and taking office of a successor is known as _____.

A. incumbent C. favorite son B. dark horse D. lame duck

11. Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by _____.

A. John Wilkes Booth C. Leon Czolgosz B. Charles Guiteau D. Lee Harvey Oswald

12. By a _____ vote, Congress has the legal power to override a president’s veto.

A. simple majority C. three-fourths vote B. two-thirds vote D. Congress cannot override a veto

13. The rally around the flag effect would most likely occur during _____.

A. holiday seasons C. an election B. times of economic prosperity D. a time of national emergency

14. Super Tuesday is a day on which _____.

A. presidential inauguration occurs B. the deadline for declaring candidacy for president occurs C. a number of presidential primary elections are held D. new members of a president’s cabinet are traditionally announced

15. Who served as vice president under George Washington?

A. Thomas Jefferson C. Aaron Burr B. John Adams D. James Monroe

16. A smear campaign tends to focus attention on _____.

A. major political issues C. individual character B. foreign policy D. political party history

17. All of the following presidents were members of the Whig Party EXCEPT _____.

A. Martin Van Buren C. Millard Fillmore B. John Tyler D. Zachary Taylor

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18. 1898 reports of the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana harbor are often referred to as a classic example of _____.

A. pluralism C. mud slinging B. plausible deniability D. yellow journalism

19. Who was considered America’s first “frontier president?”

A. Thomas Jefferson C. Andrew Jackson B. James Monroe D. John Tyler

20. At the time of the Marbury v Madison case, James Madison held the position of _____.

A. Vice President C. President B. Supreme Court Justice D. Secretary of State

Part II: Primary Source Material 1920: The Year of the Six Presidents by David Pietrusza (2 points each)

21. The “Wobblies” was the nickname given to a(n) _____ organization during World War I.

A. temperance C. labor B. agricultural D. newspaper

22. Following his graduation from college, Warren Harding and three business partners purchased a _____.

A. farm C. tailor shop B. local newspaper D. grocery store

23. Who won the 1928 presidential election?

A. Franklin Roosevelt C. Herbert Hoover B. Calvin Coolidge D. Al Smith

24. Prior to entering politics, Woodrow Wilson served as _____ University president.

A. Princeton C. Harvard B. Georgetown D. Columbia

25. During the 1924 Republican National Convention, _____ was nominated two times as Calvin Coolidge’s vice presidential running mate and both times he declined.

A. Leonard Wood C. Herbert Hoover B. Frank Lowden D. George Harvey

UIL Social Studies page 3 District 1 • 2015 26. President Woodrow Wilson signed the Treaty of _____, ending World War I.

A. Manchester C. Metz B. London D. Versailles

27. Which of the following was in China during the Boxer Rebellion?

A. Theodore Roosevelt C. Woodrow Wilson B. Herbert Hoover D. Calvin Coolidge

28. The 1920 census made it official that the “American Republic” had officially _____.

A. transformed from a rural to an urban society B. become a two-party nation C. emerged as the world’s most populated nation D. all of the above

29. As the 1920 Democratic National Convention was taking place, _____addressed a local Commercial Club and proclaimed, “I am the greatest living champion of water in the world…”

A. Warren Harding C. James M. Cox B. Alfred E. Smith D. William Jennings Bryan

30. According to 1920: The Year of the Six Presidents, “no ex-president had ever dominated the country, dominated the world, like _____”.

A. Theodore Roosevelt C. Calvin Coolidge B. William Taft D. Woodrow Wilson

31. In September 1919, President Woodrow Wilson began a lengthy whistle-stop tour of the Midwest and Western United States to promote _____.

A. his plans to seek a third term of office C. U.S. membership in the League of Nations B. a new economic policy D. annexation of several new states

32. One of the historically recognized beginning points for the women’s suffrage movement occurred when _____ proposed equal suffrage at the 1848 Women’s Rights Convention.

A. Susan B. Anthony C. Lucy Stone B. Elizabeth Cady Stanton D. Lucretia Mott

33. Which of the following is NOT correctly matched with the state in which they served as governor?

A. Franklin Roosevelt – Connecticut C. Warren Harding – Ohio B. Calvin Coolidge – Massachusetts D. Theodore Roosevelt – New York

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34. Eugene V. Debs, Rose Pastor Stokes, and Victor Berger were all members of the _____ Party during World War I.

A. Progressive C. Temperance B. Know Nothing D. Socialist

35. A. Mitchell Palmer served as _____ in Woodrow Wilson’s administration.

A. Treasury Secretary C. Vice President B. Attorney General D. Secretary of State

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36. The initial 1800 presidential electoral vote resulted in a tie between Thomas Jefferson and _____.

A. Aaron Burr C. John Adams B. James Madison D. Charles Pinckney

37. John Breckenridge, Stephen Douglas, and John Bell were candidates in the _____ presidential election.

A. 1824 C. 1876 B. 1860 D. 1888

38. During the controversial 1876 presidential election, all of the following states EXCEPT _____ submitted two sets of electoral votes.

A. Florida C. Louisiana B. Virginia D. Oregon

39. Hubert Humphrey, who was the unsuccessful 1968 Democratic Party presidential nominee, formerly served as vice president to President _____.

A. Franklin Roosevelt C. Dwight Eisenhower B. Harry Truman D. Lyndon Johnson

40. During the aftermath of the 2000 presidential election, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a _____ vote recount was unconstitutional.

A. Louisiana C. Florida B. Ohio D. Colorado

41. Controversy surrounding the Alien and Sedition Act was an issue during the election of _____.

A. 1800 C. 1888 B. 1876 D. 1968

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42. Who was the first Republican Party president?

A. Ulysses Grant C. John Quincy Adams B. Rutherford Hayes D. Abraham Lincoln

43. Who was elected vice president in 1876?

A. Thomas Hendricks C. William Wheeler B. Hannibal Hamlin D. Shuler Colfax

44. Robert Kennedy, a 1968 candidate for the Democratic Party presidential nomination, formerly served in John F. Kennedy’s cabinet as _____.

A. Secretary of State C. Defense Secretary B. Attorney General D. Secretary of Commerce

45. A fifteen member commission was appointed by Congress to ultimately determine the outcome of the controversial _____ presidential election.

A. 1824 C. 1876 B. 1860 D. 1888

Essay Question

As a president who led the United States during some of the nation’s most challenging times, what actions did FDR take to deal with national concerns, both at home and abroad? How did his political experiences prior to being president help his decision-making ability after taking office?

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1. ______24. ______•Objective scores determine which essays are graded. 2. ______25. ______•Objective scores determine

3. ______26. ______TEAM SCORES.

4. ______27. ______Part I score (20 max) ______

5. ______28. ______Part II score (30 max) ______

6. ______29. ______Part III score (30 max) ______

7. ______30. ______OBJECTIVE

TOTAL ______8. ______31. ______

9. ______32. ______

10. ______33. ______ESSAY PORTION •Grade essays for the highest 11. ______34. ______eight Objective Totals. 12. ______35. ______ESSAY 13. ______Part III (3 points each) TOTAL (20 max)______

14. ______36. ______

15. ______37. ______OVERALL

22. ______45. ______Grader #3 ______

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Part I (1 point each) 23. C Points contestants could mention in their essay 1. A 24. A include:

2. D 25. B Franklin Roosevelt’s early life including his family background and connection to politics 3. B 26. D factors that contributed to his 4. C 27. B energetic approach to politics;

5. A 28. A education and personal life influences; contributions made to his political 6. B 29. D success by his wife, Eleanor

7. A 30. A his contribution to the Woodrow Wilson administration

8. C 31. C role in the 1920 election as a vice presidential candidate 9. A 32. B major health concerns following his 10. D 33. A or C 1920 VP defeat

11. A 34. D 1928 election as governor of New York 12. B 35. B factors that contributed to his 1932 electoral victory including; 13. D Part III C (3 points each) desperation of economic times, lack of voter confidence in Herbert Hoover’s 14. C 36. A leadership

15. B 37. B steps taken by FDR to restore the nation’s economic strength 16. C 38. B creation of the New Deal and 17. A 39. D challenges faced during implementation

18. D 40. C foreign policy issues: European conflict, Pearl Harbor attack, U.S. role 19. C 41. A in World War II

20. D 42. D factors that influenced his decision to run for third and fourth terms Part II (2 points each) 43. C his personal battles with health issues 21. C 44. B

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Part I: General Knowledge: The Executive Branch, Presidential Politics, and the Electoral Process (1 point each)

1. According to the U.S. Constitution, the vice president holds the position of _____.

A. press secretary C. presiding officer of the U.S. Senate B. Speaker of the House D. Defense Secretary

2. Train v City of New York was a Supreme Court case that limited the president’s authority to ___.

A. employ warrantless wiretaps C. participate in campaign fund raising activities B. arbitrarily use executive orders D. impound funds appropriated by Congress

3. The State of the Union address is delivered to _____.

A. Congress C. the United Nations B. the Cabinet D. the Supreme Court

4. The phrase silent majority was popularized by President _____ when describing citizens who supported his policies.

A. Ronald Reagan C. Franklin Roosevelt B. Lyndon Johnson D. Richard Nixon

5. When Theodore Roosevelt briefly left politics in 1884, he moved to the remote _____ Territory.

A. New Mexico C. Wyoming B. Dakota D. Nevada

6. Who was the United States president at the time of the Louisiana Purchase?

A. Andrew Jackson C. Thomas Jefferson B. James Monroe D. James Polk

7. The Credit Mobilier scandal was connected to the _____ industry.

A. coal mining C. agriculture B. railroad D. textile

8. A Supreme Court decision regarding the Prize Cases addressed action taken by President _____.

A. Abraham Lincoln C. Warren Harding B. Franklin Roosevelt D. Thomas Jefferson

UIL Social Studies page 1 District 2 • 2015 9. The Democratic–Republican Party was founded to oppose the _____ Party and dominated presidential elections until 1828.

A. Democratic C. Whig B. Federalist D. Republican

10. Which of the following presidents embraced a method of rotation for public servants known as the “spoils system?”

A. Rutherford Hayes C. Abraham Lincoln B. James Madison D. Andrew Jackson

11. The fiscal strategy known as supply-side or trickle-down economics was supported by _____.

A. Ronald Reagan C. Richard Nixon B. Lyndon Johnson D. Bill Clinton

12. According to the U.S. Constitution, the President has the power to make treaties with the “Advice and Consent” of the _____.

A. United Nations Security Council C. U.S. Senate B. U.S. Supreme Court D. State Department

13. After serving two terms as president, Andrew Jackson was followed in office by _____.

A. John Quincy Adams C. Thomas Jefferson B. James Monroe D. Martin Van Buren

14. A series of historically meaningful debates between Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln took place when the two candidates were running for _____.

A. Governor of Illinois C. President B. the U.S. Senate D. the House of Representatives

15. One of the fundamental issues related to the United States v Nixon Supreme Court case was the president’s use of _____.

A. executive privilege C. double jeopardy B. ex post facto principles D. the Reserve Clause

16. A substantial revolt, known as the Whiskey Rebellion, posed a challenge for President _____.

A. Thomas Jefferson C. Ronald Reagan B. Woodrow Wilson D. George Washington

17. Who was chief justice at the time The Youngstown Sheet and Tube v Sawyer case was decided by the U.S. Supreme Court?

A. Fred Vinson C. Earl Warren B. Harlan Stone D. Roger Taney

18. The State of the Union address is delivered by _____.

A. the Speaker of the House C. the Vice President B. the President D. Supreme Court Chief Justice

UIL Social Studies page 2 District 2 • 2015 19. A Yellow Dog Democrat is MOST likely to vote _____.

A. only on rare occasions C. a straight ticket B. a split ticket D. absentee

20. The program instituted by President Franklin Roosevelt to help the nation recover from the Great Depression was identified as the _____.

A. Square Deal C. Fair Deal B. Recovery Deal D. New Deal

Part II: Primary Source Material 1920: The Year of the Six Presidents by David Pietrusza (2 points each)

21. Theodore Roosevelt suffered a formidable emotional setback following the death of his son Quentin in _____.

A. the Spanish American War C. the Russo-Japanese War B. the Boxer Rebellion D. World War I

22. Oil leases located at Teapot Dome, Wyoming and Elk Hills, _____ were at the heart of a scandal that transpired during President Warren Harding’s administration.

A. Oklahoma C. Nevada B. California D. Idaho

23. Upon returning from his 1919 European voyage, Woodrow Wilson was introduced in Boston by the Massachusetts Governor _____.

A. Calvin Coolidge C. Warren Harding B. Henry Cabot Lodge D. Herbert Hoover

24. Woodrow Wilson’s son-in-law, William Gibbs McAdoo, served as _____ in the Wilson administration.

A. Vice President C. Secretary of State B. Attorney General D. Treasury Secretary

25. Woodrow Wilson attended all of the following colleges and universities EXCEPT _____.

A. Davidson C. Rutgers B. Johns Hopkins D. University of Virginia

26. James Middleton Cox was the Democratic Party presidential nominee who lost the general election to _____.

A. Warren G. Harding C. William Howard Taft B. Calvin Coolidge D. Woodrow Wilson

UIL Social Studies page 3 District 2 • 2015 27. The Democratic Party’s 1920 national convention was held in _____.

A. Chicago C. San Francisco B. New York City D. St. Louis

28. While Franklin Roosevelt was the Undersecretary of the Navy during the Woodrow Wilson administration, _____ was the Secretary of the Navy.

A. Harry Daugherty C. Leonard Wood B. A. Mitchell Palmer D. Josephus Daniels

29. Warren Harding appointed Herbert Hoover to serve as _____.

A. Secretary of State C. Supreme Court Justice B. Commerce Secretary D. Ambassador to France

30. Calvin Coolidge delivered his popular “Have Faith in Massachusetts” speech on the day he assumed the office of _____.

A. governor of Massachusetts C. president of the Massachusetts state senate B. mayor of Boston D. United States vice president

31. Which of the following was born in Iowa?

A. Herbert Hoover C. Theodore Roosevelt B. Calvin Coolidge D. William Howard Taft

32. Although he spent a number of years in prison, President _____ commuted the sentence of Eugene Debs.

A. William Taft C. Warren Harding B. Woodrow Wilson D. Calvin Coolidge

33. Franklin D. Roosevelt was born in _____.

A. Minnesota C. Ohio B. New York D. Vermont

34. William Taft served as _____ in President Theodore Roosevelt’s administration.

A. Secretary of State C. Vice President B. White House Chief of Staff D. Secretary of War

35. A popular gathering place for civic leaders, Tammany Hall in _____, was viewed during the early 20th century as a powerful political institution.

A. Boston C. New York City B. Philadelphia D. Baltimore

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36. The 1968 Democratic Party National Convention was held in _____ and marred by violent anti-war protests.

A. Los Angeles C. Boston B. Chicago D. Miami

37. The Democratic Party nominated Allen Thurman to run as Grover Cleveland’s vice presidential running mate because the former vice president, Thomas Hendricks _____.

A. had died in office C. decided to retire from politics B. was forced to resign due to scandal D. was nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court

38. Who was Stephen Douglas’ 1860 vice presidential running mate?

A. Hannibal Hamlin C. Sam Houston B. Edward Everett D. Herschel Johnson

39. The 1800 presidential election was the last election before the ratification of the _____ Amendment, which changed the method by which the Vice President was chosen.

A. 11th C. 15th B. 12th D. 17th

40. Who was chosen vice president in the 1824 election?

A. Henry Clay C. John C. Calhoun B. Andrew Jackson D. Nathan Sanford

41. Who was the incumbent president at the time of the 1888 election?

A. Chester Arthur C. Benjamin Harrison B. Grover Cleveland D. Martin Van Buren

42. George Wallace, a former governor of _____, was a third-party candidate in the 1968 presidential election.

A. Alabama C. Georgia B. Mississippi D. Arkansas

43. The term corrupt bargain is associated with the election of _____.

A. 1800 C. 1968 B. 1824 D. 2000

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A. John Jay C. Aaron Burr B. Charles Pinckney D. George Clinton

45. For all practical purposes, the ultimate outcome of the 2000 presidential election was determined by _____.

A. a special election commission C. Supreme Court action B. the popular vote D. the U.S. House of Representatives

Essay Question

What were the highlights of the 1876 presidential election? What factors contributed to the difficulty in identifying the winning candidate? How was the ultimate outcome determined? In what ways did the election results affect major political developments in the nation at the time?

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Part I (1 point each) 23. ______OBJECTIVE PORTION

1. ______24. ______•Objective scores determine which essays are graded. 2. ______25. ______•Objective scores determine

3. ______26. ______TEAM SCORES.

4. ______27. ______Part I score (20 max) ______

5. ______28. ______Part II score (30 max) ______

6. ______29. ______Part III score (30 max) ______

7. ______30. ______OBJECTIVE

TOTAL ______8. ______31. ______

9. ______32. ______

10. ______33. ______ESSAY PORTION •Grade essays for the highest 11. ______34. ______eight Objective Totals. 12. ______35. ______ESSAY 13. ______Part III (3 points each) TOTAL (20 max)______

14. ______36. ______

15. ______37. ______OVERALL

22. ______45. ______Grader #3 ______

UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE SOCIAL STUDIES CONTEST DISTRICT 2 • 2015 Answer Key

Part I (1 point each) 23. A Points contestants could mention in their essay 1. C 24. D include:

2. D 25. C major candidates: Republican Rutherford Hayes and Democrat Samuel Tilden 3. A 26. A several key issues including lingering 4. D 27. C political divisions resulting from the Civil War and Reconstruction 5. B 28. D Tilden’s popular vote victory but 6. C 29. B failure to win an Electoral vote majority 7. B 30. C questions related to disputed results in Florida, Louisiana, South Carolina and 8. A 31. A Oregon

9. B 32. C Congress creation of a special commission to resolve the election and 10. D 33. B problems associated with attempts to maintain a bi-partisan balance on the 11. A 34. D commission

12. C 35. C threats from Democrats in Congress following the commission decision to award disputed Electoral votes to 13. D Part III C (3 points each) Hayes

14. B 36. B details of the Compromise of 1877 that ultimately determined the election 15. A 37. A outcome

16. D 38. D a key result of the Compromise of 1877 was the end of reconstruction 17. A 39. B and removal of federal troops from southern states resulting in collapse of Republican governments in those 18. B 40. C states

19. C 41. B manner in which the Democratic Party became dominant in many Southern 20. D 42. A states following the election

Part II (2 points each) 43. B

21. D 44. D

22. B 45. C

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Part I: General Knowledge: The Executive Branch, Presidential Politics, and the Electoral Process (1 point each)

1. Which of the following presidents dedicated his life, after leaving office, to planning and organizing the University of Virginia?

A. George Washington C. James Monroe B. John Adams D. Thomas Jefferson

2. All of the following are members of the National Security Council EXCEPT the _____.

A. Defense Secretary C. Secretary of State B. Speaker of the House D. Vice President

3. According to the U.S. Constitution, the _____ is empowered to preside over the U.S. Senate.

A. Vice President C. Secretary of State B. White House Chief of Staff D. President

4. Which of the following is a policy of reducing tax rates of higher income levels as a means of stimulating across-the-board economic growth, that was also referred to as Reaganomics?

A. taper rates C. supply-side economics B. capital gains tax enhancement D. wage-price spiral

5. The term third rail, when used in the political context, refers to _____.

A. highly controversial issues C. minor political parties B. vice presidential candidates D. foreign policy

6. All of the following individuals served as vice president under Franklin Roosevelt EXCEPT _____.

A. Harry Truman C. John Garner B. Alben Barkley D. Henry Wallace

7. The initials GOP, standing for Grand Old Party, are commonly associated with the _____ Party.

A. Socialist C. Republican B. Democratic D. Whig

8. The Marbury v Madison case established the principal of _____.

A. judicial review C. dual citizenship B. executive privilege D. separation of church and state

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9. Which of the following is the BEST example of a special interest group?

A. the Republican Party C. the Council of Economic Advisors B. the U.S. Senate D. the American Medical Association

10. All of the following, EXCEPT _____, were elected president by the Electoral College in spite of losing the national popular vote.

A. Rutherford B. Hayes C. Benjamin Harrison B. Warren Harding D. George W. Bush

11. President _____ introduced the phrase Square Deal to describe his approach to governing.

A. Woodrow Wilson C. Warren Harding B. Calvin Coolidge D. Theodore Roosevelt

12. The 23rd Amendment permits voters in _____ to choose electors during presidential elections.

A. Guam C. Washington, D.C. B. Puerto Rico D. all of the above

13. During midterm elections, voters will likely have the opportunity to vote for any of the following EXCEPT _____.

A. United States President C. U.S. Senators B. state Governors D. members of the U.S. House of Representatives

14. The Federal Election Commission was created during the aftermath of the _____ scandal.

A. Credit Mobilier C. Watergate B. Teapot Dome D. Corrupt Bargain

15. The _____ Act establishes a merit system for evaluating job performance and firing government officials at the federal level.

A. Rutherford C. House B. Johnson-Wellborn D. Pendleton

16. Which of the following is an example of the Fourth Estate?

A. the U.S. Court C. a major oil corporation B. a newspaper D. the family of a president or vice president

17. Who was U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice when the Prize Cases were decided?

A. Roger Taney C. William Taft B. Earl Warren D. John Marshall

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18. Who served as vice president during Abraham Lincoln’s first term of office?

A. Andrew Johnson C. Schulyer Colfax B. John Breckenridge D. Hannibal Hamlin

19. The Train v City of New York case resulted in executive branch impoundment of funds designated for _____.

A. highway construction C. controlling water pollution B. education programs D. local law enforcement enhancement

20. According to the 12th Amendment, if no presidential candidate receives a majority of the Electoral votes, the president is chosen by _____.

A. a committee appointed by Congress C. a national convention B. the United States Senate D. the United States House of Representatives

Part II: Primary Source Material 1920: The Year of the Six Presidents by David Pietrusza (2 points each)

21. Who made false accusations about Warren G. Harding that caused some last-minute turmoil in the election of 1920?

A. General Leonard Wood C. Heywood Broun B. William Estabrook Chancellor D. J. Edgar Hoover

22. According to 1920: The Year of the Six Presidents, “[Herbert] Hoover wasn’t a politician. He was a _____.”

A. businessman C. scholar B. prophet D. humanitarian

23. Which of the following women’s suffrage leaders picketed the White House in 1913?

A. Alice Stokes Paul C. Susan B. Anthony B. Carrie Chapman Catt D. Elizabeth Cady Stanton

24. Calvin Coolidge, upon taking office as president of his state’s senate in 1914, attracted a formidable amount of public attention when he delivered a speech entitled, “Have Faith in _____.”

A. Humanity C. Massachusetts B. America D. the Future

25. Theodore Roosevelt’s 1912 Progressive ticket vice presidential running mate, _____, was an early contender for the 1920 Republican nomination.

A. Hiram Warren Johnson C. Harold Ickes B. Leonard Wood D. Frank Orren Lowden

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26. In 1918 Congress passed the _____ Act that authorized the Postmaster General to deny mail delivery to radicals and dissenting publications.

A. Espionage C. Sedition B. Hatch D. Larceny

27. In a 1920 letter written to a colleague, Franklin Roosevelt referring to _____, stated, “I wish we could make him president of the United States; there could not be a better one.”

A. James Cox C. Warren Harding B. Herbert Hoover D. Calvin Coolidge

28. The site of the 1920 Republican National Convention was _____.

A. Chicago C. Boston B. Philadelphia D. Los Angeles

29. Although he was actually born in Virginia, Woodrow Wilson grew up in _____.

A. Kentucky C. Georgia B. South Carolina D. Tennessee

30. The statement, “Once there were two brothers, one ran away to sea, the other was elected vice president; neither one of them was heard of again,” was made by _____.

A. Theodore Roosevelt C. William Randolph Hearst B. Judson Harmon D. Thomas Marshall

31. Franklin Roosevelt did not attend the funeral of his cousin, Theodore Roosevelt, because _____.

A. of a long-lasting family dispute B. he was in route to the Paris Peace Conference C. he was dealing with serious health issues D. it was a private service for immediate family members only

32. Warren Harding was born in _____.

A. Minnesota C. Ohio B. Vermont D. Tennessee

33. Early in his political career Woodrow Wilson became associated with _____, a politician often credited with helping elect four Texas governors.

A. Jim Nugent C. Oscar Underwood B. Edward Mandell House D. George Harvey

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34. Prior to becoming president, Calvin Coolidge served as governor of _____.

A. Massachusetts C. Ohio B. New York D. New Jersey

35. President _____ suffered a serious stroke during a 1919 tour of the western United States.

A. Theodore Roosevelt C. William Taft B. Calvin Coolidge D. Woodrow Wilson

Part III: Supplemental Resources; Election-related questions (3 points each)

36. An agreement to the so-called Compromise of 1877, a pledge that the national government would _____, was a side effect of the 1876 presidential election.

A. seek improved relations with France B. support efforts to colonize Haiti and Cuba C. no longer intervene in Southern affairs D. enact a constitutional amendment abolishing the two-party system

37. George W. Bush’s vice president, Dick Cheney, once represented _____ in the U.S. House of Representatives.

A. Texas C. Arizona B. Nevada D. Wyoming

38. Who was elected vice president in the election of 1800?

A. John Adams C. Charles Pinckney B. Aaron Burr D. James Madison

39. Prior his 1968 election as president, Richard Nixon had served as all of the following EXCEPT _____.

A. governor of California C. member of the U.S. House of Representatives B. member of the U.S. Senate D. U.S. Vice President

40. At the time of the 1824 presidential election, _____ served as Secretary of State.

A. Andrew Jackson C. John Quincy Adams B. Henry Clay D. William Crawford

41. Although he did not receive any Electoral votes, Green Party candidate _____ managed to claim nearly three percent of the popular vote during the 2000 presidential election.

A. Pat Buchanan C. Ralph Nader B. Jack Kemp D. John Kerry

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42. All of the following are true regarding the 1888 Presidential election EXCEPT _____.

A. Republican candidate Benjamin Harrison was the grandson of the nation’s ninth president, William Harrison B. the 1888 presidential election helped establish the Democrats as the “party of high tariffs” C. veterans groups opposed the Democratic candidate Grover Cleveland because of his policies regarding pensions D. the 1888 presidential election resulted in Grover Cleveland winning the popular vote

43. The first presidential election in U.S. history during which an incumbent was defeated occurred in _____.

A. 1800 C. 1876 B. 1824 D. 1968

44. All of the following were 1968 contenders for the Democratic Party presidential nomination EXCEPT _____.

A. Eugene McCarthy C. Robert Kennedy B. Hubert Humphrey D. Walter Mondale

45. The 1860 election resulted in the election of Hannibal Hamlin of _____ as vice president.

A. Tennessee C. Ohio B. Maine D. Virginia

Essay Question In what ways did the 1800 Presidential election lead to the passage of the 12th Amendment? How did this amendment change the conduct of U.S. Presidential elections?

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1. ______24. ______•Objective scores determine which essays are graded. 2. ______25. ______•Objective scores determine

3. ______26. ______TEAM SCORES.

4. ______27. ______Part I score (20 max) ______

5. ______28. ______Part II score (30 max) ______

6. ______29. ______Part III score (30 max) ______

7. ______30. ______OBJECTIVE

TOTAL ______8. ______31. ______

9. ______32. ______

10. ______33. ______ESSAY PORTION •Grade essays for the highest 11. ______34. ______eight Objective Totals. 12. ______35. ______ESSAY 13. ______Part III (3 points each) TOTAL (20 max)______

14. ______36. ______

15. ______37. ______OVERALL

22. ______45. ______Grader #3 ______

UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE SOCIAL STUDIES CONTEST REGIONAL • 2015 Answer Key

Part I (1 point each) 23. A Points contestants could mention in their essay 1. D 24. C include:

2. B 25. A details of 1800 Presidential election: first transfer of power from one party to another in history, first incumbent 3. A 26. C loss in a presidential election, Electoral vote tie between Thomas 4. C 27. B Jefferson and Aaron Burr, Burr was actually Jefferson’s vice presidential 5. A 28. A running mate

6. B 29. C political party dispute within the House of Representatives between 7. C 30. D Federalists and Democratic- Republicans; ultimately, after 19 identical House votes states of 8. A 31. B Maryland and Vermont abstained giving Jefferson the victory without 9. D 32. C Federalist support from the 2 states

10. B 33. B Amendment 12 passed in 1804 to resolve problems surfacing in 1800 11. D 34. A election and the emergence of political parties in election process 12. C 35. D key provisions of Amendment 12: separate voting by electors for 13. A Part III C (3 points each) presidential and vice-presidential candidates (who must be from 14. C 36. C different states), reaffirms process for House of Representatives to choose 15. D 37. D president when no candidate has majority, each state has a single vote 16. B 38. B in House selection process, top 3 candidates are considered, vice 17. A 39. A president chosen by Senate among top two candidates

18. D 40. C Amendment 12 also clarifies qualification issue for vice president, 19. C 41. C stating that they are the same as for president 20. D 42. B since passage of the Amendment the Part II (2 points each) 43. A House of Representatives has been called upon to elect the President only 21. B 44. D one time, in 1824 although in 1876 the House of Representatives was involved in determining outcome but 22. D 45. B only because of disputed results from several states ! UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE Making a World of Diference Social Studies STATE t

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Part I: General Knowledge: The Executive Branch, Presidential Politics, and the Electoral Process (1 point each)

1. As President of the United States, Andrew Jackson introduced a policy of creating a rotation of public officials that became known as the _____ System.

A. Spoils C. Entitlement B. Destiny D. Checker

2. The most basic role a political action committee plays in an election is _____.

A. hosting the national convention C. raising funds B. nominating candidates D. setting election dates

3. One of the legal qualifications for serving as U.S. president is residency in the United States for the past _____ years.

A. 10 years C. 16 years B. 14 years D. 25 years

4. Which of the following kind of data most likely includes information related to age, income levels, and education levels of a specific population?

A. historic C. geographic B. ecological D. demographic

5. The term suffrage is BEST defined as _____.

A. voting in an election C. organizing a political campaign B. introducing legislation D. running for reelection

6. Within a few weeks of the announcement of the United States v Nixon Supreme Court decision, ______.

A. the United States Senate began impeachment proceedings against President Nixon B. President Nixon was indicted by a Washington, D.C. grand jury for obstruction of justice C. the House Judiciary Committee agreed to halt impeachment proceedings if President Nixon would release all of the requested information and replace the Attorney General D. President Nixon resigned and Gerald Ford became president

7. According to provisions in the 25th Amendment, if the office of vice president is vacant, a new vice president may be nominated by _____.

A. the Supreme Court C. the U.S. Senate B. the President D. a national political party convention

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8. A Supreme Court decision regarding the Prize Cases determined whether or not President Lincoln was justified in _____.

A. replacing cabinet members during a time of war B. providing funds for creation of prisoner of war camps C. ordering seizure of transport ships headed for Southern ports D. enacting conscription by executive order prior to a declaration of war

9. The War Powers Act, also referred to as the War Powers Resolution of 1973, was passed by Congress largely as a response to _____.

A. the Vietnam conflict C. World War II B. Operation Desert Storm D. the Korean conflict

10. Which of the following is the BEST example of split ticket voting?

A. voting for all of the candidates from a single political party B. voting for candidates representing more than one political party C. voting on more than one occasion during a single election cycle D. voting an absentee ballot and a traditional ballot in a single election cycle

11. Soon after taking office, Franklin Roosevelt relied on radio communication to engage in what he called _____,aimed at restoring confidence in the United States.

A. Evening Conversations C. Presidential Greetings B. Dynamic Discussions D. Fireside Chats

12. In spite of the 1870 ratification of the 15th Amendment, many African Americans did not gain access to voting rights until Congress passed the Voting Rights Act of 1965 during the administration of President _____.

A. Lyndon Johnson C. Richard Nixon B. Dwight Eisenhower D. John Kennedy

13. All of the following are examples of 527 organizations EXCEPT _____.

A. Republican Governor’s Association C. Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee B. the American Red Cross D. Republican State Leadership Committee

14. The _____ was established by Congress in the Employment Act of 1946.

A. National Security Council C. Federal Reserve Board B. Treasury Department D. Council of Economic Advisors

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15. Soft money is a form of political contribution that _____.

A. supports or opposes a concept as opposed to an individual B. is made exclusively to a major political party, either Democratic or Republican C. has never been legal in the United States D. rarely occurs during an active election cycle

16. The Credit Mobilier scandal occurred during _____.

A. pre-Civil War years C. Reconstruction B. the New Deal D. the Progressive era

17. In rendering its decision in the Clinton v New York case, the United States Supreme Court claimed, among other things, that the line item veto violated the _____ Clause.

A. Establishment C. Presentment B. Necessary and Proper D. Elastic

18. The State of the Union address is delivered _____.

A. once every four years C. every other year B. annually D. two times annually

19. Prior to his election as president, Abraham Lincoln served as _____.

A. a United States Senator C. Supreme Court Chief Justice B. governor of Illinois D. member of the U.S. House of Representatives

20. The Watergate Building, site of a burglary that launched the 1970s Watergate scandal, is located in _____.

A. Washington C. Philadelphia B. New York City D. Boston

Part II: Primary Source Material 1920: The Year of the Six Presidents by David Pietrusza (2 points each)

21. What event dramatically affected the political aspirations and policy decisions of President Wilson’s Attorney General, A. Mitchell Palmer?

A. the assassination of a high-ranking Justice Department official B. the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia C. a bombing attack on the Attorney General’s home D. the Boston police strike that resulted in an increased crime rate in the city

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22. President Woodrow Wilson’s judgment was called into question because of his appointment of Bainbridge Colby, a _____ attorney with no foreign policy experience to Secretary of State.

A. Vermont C. Pennsylvania B. New York D. Massachusetts

23. The “Zimmermann Note”, revealing a plan by _____ to incite Mexico and Japan to attack the United States, contributed to Woodrow Wilson’s request for a declaration of war.

A. Germany C. Russia B. China D. Austria

24. Former _____ governor Charles Evans Hughes supported Theodore Roosevelt in the 1916 presidential election.

A. Ohio C. New York B. Rhode Island D. Connecticut

25. Which of the following contenders for the 1920 Democratic presidential nomination is NOT correctly matched with their political office?

A. Robert L. Owen / Oklahoma Senator B. Edwin T. Meredith / Agriculture Secretary C. William G. McAdoo / Treasury Secretary D. Edward I. Edwards / Connecticut governor

26. During the dead-locked 1920 Republican National Convention, the National Chairman Will Hays was briefly considered for the presidential nomination but he had never held public office and, according to 1920: The Year of the Six Presidents, “unless you were a _____, the presidency usually wasn’t an entry-level position.”

A. general C. college professor B. published author D. wealthy businessman

27. An Oregon delegate to the 1920 Republican National Convention triggered an uproar when Wallace McCamant described _____, who he was nominating for vice president, as “a man who is sterling in his Americanism and stands for all the Republican Party holds dear.”

A. Theodore Roosevelt C. Herbert Hoover B. Calvin Coolidge D. Warren Harding

28. Franklin D. Roosevelt began his political career with his 1910 election as _____.

A. state senator of New York C. mayor of New York City B. governor of New York D. member of the U.S. House of Representatives

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29. In 1919 the United States Congress passed the Volstead Act that was more commonly referred to as the _____ Act.

A. Universal Suffrage C. National Prohibition B. Sedition D. Land Management

30. After serving as president, Theodore Roosevelt contracted _____ while traveling in the Amazon region of South America.

A. yellow fever C. typhoid B. tuberculosis D. malaria

31. Who was Leon Czolgosz?

A. Herbert Hoover’s Treasury Secretary C. William McKinley’s assassin B. Boston newspaper editor D. World War I German military commander

32. Which of the following presidents won the Nobel Peace Prize?

A. Theodore Roosevelt C. Herbert Hoover B. Calvin Coolidge D. Woodrow Wilson

33. Josephus Daniels, who served as Woodrow Wilson’s Secretary of the Navy, was a newspaper baron from _____.

A. Georgia C. New Jersey B. North Carolina D. Florida

34. According to 1920: The Year of the Six Presidents, at the start of 1920 the Republican Party’s list of the top three contenders for the presidential nomination included all of the following EXCEPT _____.

A. Frank Lowden C. Leonard Wood B. Warren Harding D. Hudson Harmon

35. Which of the following is referred to as “A Twentieth Century Apollo” in 1920: The Year of the Six Presidents?

A. Woodrow Wilson C. Franklin D. Roosevelt B. Calvin Coolidge D. Herbert Hoover

Part III: Supplemental Resources; Election-related questions (3 points each)

36. George W. Bush, winner of the controversial 2000 election, was born in _____.

A. Massachusetts C. Texas B. Connecticut D. Maine

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37. All of the following are true regarding the 1860 presidential election EXCEPT _____.

A. two candidates, Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas, were from Illinois B. although Abraham Lincoln ultimately received his party’s nomination, William Seward of New York was an early Republican front-runner C. John Breckenridge was the Constitutional Union Party’s presidential nominee D. Abraham Lincoln won a majority of the Electoral vote in spite of the fact that he did not receive a popular vote majority

38. At an 1877 Washington meeting, Democratic Party leaders accepted the election of Rutherford Hayes as President of the United States in return for Republican promises for all of the following except_____.

A. annexation of Utah and Colorado as states B. withdrawal of federal troops from the South C. federal funding for internal improvements in the South D. appointment of a prominent Southerner to the president’s cabinet

39. At the time of the 1824 presidential election, Henry Clay served as _____.

A. a member of the U.S. Senate C. Speaker of the House B. Vice President D. Secretary of State

40. During the 1800 presidential election campaign, Thomas Jefferson’s opponents attacked him because of his support for the _____ Revolution.

A. Spanish C. Haitian B. Russian D. French

41. Al Gore’s 2000 vice presidential running mate was _____.

A. Joe Leiberman C. John Kerry B. John Edwards D. Hillary Clinton

42. Controversy surrounding the 1876 presidential election resulted from the states of Florida, Louisiana, Oregon, and South Carolina _____.

A. threatening secession if Tilden was elected president B. submitting two sets of Electoral votes C. refusing to allow citizens in their states to vote D. supported a Whig candidate for president

43. Who was elected vice president in 1888? A. Henry Wilson C. Levi Morton B. Allen Thurman D. William Wheeler

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44. An early 1968 front-runner for the Democratic Party presidential nomination was Robert Kennedy who, while on the primary campaign trail, was assassinated in _____.

A. Dallas C. Boston B. Chicago D. Los Angeles

45. Prior to his 1888 election as president, Benjamin Harrison served as _____.

A. governor of Ohio C. a member of the U.S. House of Representatives B. a member of the U.S. Senate D. an associate Supreme Court justice

Essay Question Who were the leading candidates for the Democratic Party’s 1920 presidential nomination? What issues divided these individuals? What factors led to the Party’s choice of Franklin Roosevelt as their vice- presidential nominee?

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USE CAPITAL LETTERS ONLY ! CONTESTANT #

Part I (1 point each) 23. ______OBJECTIVE PORTION

1. ______24. ______•Objective scores determine which essays are graded. 2. ______25. ______•Objective scores determine

3. ______26. ______TEAM SCORES.

4. ______27. ______Part I score (20 max) ______

5. ______28. ______Part II score (30 max) ______

6. ______29. ______Part III score (30 max) ______

7. ______30. ______OBJECTIVE

TOTAL ______8. ______31. ______

9. ______32. ______

10. ______33. ______ESSAY PORTION •Grade essays for the highest 11. ______34. ______eight Objective Totals. 12. ______35. ______ESSAY 13. ______Part III (3 points each) TOTAL (20 max)______

14. ______36. ______

15. ______37. ______OVERALL

22. ______45. ______Grader #3 ______

! UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE SOCIAL STUDIES CONTEST STATE • SPRING 2015 • Answer Key

Part 1 (1 point each) Points contestants could 1. A mention in their essay 24. C – p. 61 include: 2. C 25. D – p. 219, 222, 247 the degree to which the remaining 3. B New Jersey Governor candidates were affected by the 26. A – p. 225 possibility that Wilson would, in spite 4. D of health concerns, run again 27. B – p. 239 5. A Key candidates: Treasury Sec. 28. A – p. 125 William McAdoo (married to 6. D Wilson’s daughter), Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer, Ohio Governor 29. C – p. 160 James Cox, New York Governor Al 7. B Smith, New Jersey Governor Edward 30. D – p. 64 Edwards, Vice President Thomas 8. C Marshall 31. C – p. 57 9. A division between Wilson 32. A – p. 57 administration insiders and non- 10. B establishment candidates from outside 33. B – p. 2 Washington political circles 11. D 34. D – p. 202 following early balloting McAdoo, Cox and Palmer emerged as leading 12. A candidates 35. C – p. 122 13. B ultimately the nomination process Part 3 (3 points each) became a two person contest between 14. D McAdoo and Cox 36. B 15. A role of William Randolph Hearst in attempting to influence candidates; 37. C 16. C influence of Franklin Roosevelt’s support of McAdoo

38. A 17. C th after the 46 ballot Cox was nearly assured of victory and McAdoo 18. B 39. C supporters agreed to make the Ohio governor a unanimous choice for the 19. D 40. D nomination

20. A 41. A choice of Franklin Roosevelt for vice president because: he was a Roosevelt, he was from NY (a large battle ground Part 2 (2 points each) 42. B state), he was a Wilson administration insider, he had an “Ivy League image” 21. C – p. 194 43. C although party bosses were involved 22. B – p. 53 44. D in process, their activity was “in the open” as opposed to back room 23. A – p. 25 politics – brought an end to Tammany 45. B Hall style politics ! World War I: Crisis and Change in Europe UIL Social Studies 2015 – 2016

Exactly a hundred years ago one of the dominant events in all of history was playing out across Europe and other locations as more than 25 nations were engaged in World War I. During June, 1914 the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Austria-Hungary’s heir to the throne, set in motion a series of diplomatic events that triggered the most extensive military conflict ever seen and, in fact, one of the most destructive wars in all of history. World War I has been referred to by historians as “Europe’s great family feud,” “The Great War,” and “The war to end all wars,” in addition to a host of other names as well. In retrospect, historians have also identified several distinct causes of the war and, each of these, provides insight into the general nature of the conflict and identifies avenues of information that should be evaluated by all students of the time period. While it is generally agreed that the most immediate trigger that caused the war was the Ferdinand assassination, had it not been for other factors and developments, the war would not have resulted. Major causes of the war include the steadily increasing militarism throughout Europe meaning that nations were, at least in terms of weaponry, prepared for a major war. Another cause was the increasing popularity of nationalism that would give the newly armed nations a reason to militarily challenge one another. Adding to the already volatile situation was a web of diplomatic agreements between numerous nations of the region meaning that, once fighting began, it would quickly spread from being a localized regional clash to a continent-wide war. Finally, remnants of 19th century imperialism were still occurring meaning that the influence of major European nations had spread well beyond the home borders and had become firmly implanted internationally. These factors; militarism, nationalism, diplomatic alignments, and imperialism combined to create a highly volatile and tense situation that, once triggered, would erupt into the greatest crisis and conflict the world had ever seen World War I is important for a host of reasons, not the least of which, was the degree to which it marked major changes in international history. Although some of the more noted changes occurred within Europe, additional effects were felt around the world. The current UIL topic, although focusing attention on the war itself, also relates to other events and developments as well. The world that existed in 1920 was very different than the world of 1910 and it is those differences that provides perhaps the more intriguing facet of the current topic. While there is some degree of overlap with last year’s topic it is essential to remember that only a small portion of last year’s topic was related to World War and, at the same time, the U.S. role in World War I, while important, is just one of a host of major aspects of the topic. Students are strongly encouraged to view this topic from a “World History” approach while, at the same time, remaining mindful of the major aspects of the U.S. role in the conflict, particularly in the peace process at the war’s end. Finally, although the topic is based on a particular war, questions will not be limited to information related to battles, military leaders and means of warfare. Diplomatic aspects of the conflict and long- term ramifications of the war are of equal are even greater importance.

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Contest Test Organization

There are no major changes in the format of the test for the 2015-2016 school year. As in past years, the test will be divided into three sections, each with differing numbers of questions with various point values. The specific nature, in terms of subject, number of questions, and point values is as follows:

Section One – General Knowledge: World War I and Its Aftermath

20 questions; one point each

Questions will be based on: specific terms from the accompanying list

Section Two – Questions based on The Guns of August: The Outbreak of World War I by Barbara Tuchman

15 questions; two points each

Section Three – Questions based on information about monarchs / leaders

Section Three monarchs / leaders

King Albert I Belgium Emperor Karl I/ Charles IV Austria Hungary King Alexander I Serbia / Yugoslavia Sultan Mehmed V Turkey Tsarina Alexandra Russia Sultan Mehmed VI Turkey King Carol I Romania Grand Duke Mikhail Monarch King Constantine I Greece Tsar Nicholas I Russia Franz Ferdinand Austria-Hungary King Peter Serbia / Yugoslavia King Ferdinand I Romania King Vittorio Emanuele III Italy Tsar Ferdinand I Bulgaria Kaiser Wilhelm II Germany Emperor Franz Josef I Austria-Hungary Crown Prince Wilhelm Germany King George V United Kingdom

10 questions; three points each

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Tips on Writing an Analytical Essay for the UIL Social Studies Contest

The essay is a critical portion of the UIL Social Studies contest. It reveals a student’s ability to analyze and synthesize events and issues rather than simply regurgitate data. The purpose of the analytical essay is to make meaning of a particular event or artifact, to provide the reader with a more full and clear understanding of the subject. Contestants should not lose sight of the simple fact that the essay score accounts for no less than 1/5th or 20 percent of the total test score. In highly competitive contests a mere few points on an essay question will determine the difference between first place and not placing in the top six. A quality essay is a key ingredient of success in the social studies contest!

(Remember, according to UIL rules, any student who does not write an essay shall be disqualified.)

Tips on writing the analytical essay:

• First, read the prompt carefully. Examine the question in a variety of contexts: social, political, scientific, cultural and economic

• Open with a clear, precise statement that assimilates all the information you’ve gathered regarding the question. Important: Do not repeat the essay prompt in your opening paragraph. Take it to a new level of understanding.

• Defend your statement.

• You have 90 minutes for the objective portion of the test and the essay. That’s more time than you’ll probably need, so think first before writing. Outline your essay. Prioritize your points. Then, be specific. Use specific examples.

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Sample Essay One (based on 2013 topic)

In what ways did the presence of Comanche groups affect Mexico’s expansion northward and to what degree did the presence of the Comanche influence settlement in Texas during the early 19th century?

Although historians typically embrace a variety of theories, on area on which many of them tend to agree is the impact of Comanche influence throughout much of the Nineteenth century. There is little question that, as a fighting organization, the Comanche was indeed a group with which to be reckoned. In just over a hundred years this Native American tribe went from being very weak and strongly persecuted by their peers to one of the more fierce fighting forces of all time. While much of the history associated with 16th and 17th century North America focuses attention on the Spanish conquest of vast regions of land, little explanation is given to the geographic direction taken by the conquistadors and reasons affecting their chosen routes. There can be little doubt that, at least one factor affecting the European explorers, was the presence of the Comanche in a region that is part of the southwestern United States today. Their influence ranged from the Gulf Coast, across much of the continent, including a vast area known as the Great Plains. Also of note is the fact that the Comanche capitalized on the introduction of the horse to the new world by the earliest Spanish explorers and conquistadors. Acquisition of the horse allowed the Comanche, already a group that enjoyed extensive influence, the opportunity to become extremely mobile. Immediately two results proved beneficial to the rapidly growing native group; initially they were able to move more quickly from more remote distances than ever before and second, the horse enabled them to expand their immediate area of influence extensively. Ironically, as the region under Comanche control began to steadily increase throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the degree to which Spanish incursion into the area steadily declined. This was a region that was not clearly defined by territorial borders and national boundaries yet, to the leaders of parties attempting to explore the new world, it was an area into they would venture with great caution and only on a limited basis. Even during later years, following Mexico’s independence from Spain, the influence of the Comanche likely affected decision-making among the new nation’s leaders. Evidence strongly suggests that one of the reasons Mexico allowed U.S. settlement in the area that is Texas today was to create a sort of buffer zone between the more populated areas of Mexico and the Comanche controlled lands. The degree to which this strategy was effective is something left for historians to debate, however, the evidence clearly suggests that, at the very least, Comanche presence throughout the area that would later become Texas was a clear reality. Not only during the early 19th century, but in its later years as well.

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Sample Essay Two (based on the 2015 topic)

What factors led to the election of Abraham Lincoln as U.S. president and what challenges did he face once elected?

As the election of 1860 approached the United States faced a host of potentially serious problems and, at the same time, was on the heels of a number of relatively weak presidential administrations. During the two decades between 1841 and 1861 the nation has been led by seven presidents, none of which was reelected and most of which were considered weak leaders historically. The fact that the United States had experienced at least two decades of lackluster leadership coupled with the steadily growing north / south division set the stage for a noteworthy presidential election campaign in 1860. Not only was the nation itself facing a mounting division, regional political divisions were also beginning to surface. Although, at the time, the two major political parties that are part of the American political system today, the Democratic and Republican, were present in 1860, the political stage was far different than that of more modern times. In order to fully understand the political drama that resulted in Abraham Lincoln’s 1860 presidential victory awareness of mid-19th century partisan politics is essential. Both major parties were in a stage of relative infancy. The Democratic Party’s first president was Andrew Jackson who was elected in 1828. Over the course of the 20 years between Jackson’s administration and the election of Lincoln another four presidents representing the Democratic Party were elected but none of them served more than a single term of office. Discussion of the 1860 election should be done in two areas; the role of party politics and the key issues that influenced voters of the day. Initially, in terms of the two major parties; Democrats and Republicans, one, the latter, was relatively new to the national scene while the other, the former, was divided along north / south lines. Consequently, instead of two major parties, as would normally be the case, 1860 witnessed at least one of the major parties subdivided along geographic lines. In addition there was also the presence of another party, the Constitutional Union Party. In terms of the actual campaign, major candidates generally courted voters in their respective regions and voting patterns followed those lines as well. From the outset it was fairly certain that, in the event of a Lincoln victory, the likelihood of a divided nation would be increased. As the final votes were tallied and the Republican candidate’s victory appeared likely the division of the nation was also becoming a reality. Between the time of Lincoln’s election and his inauguration, seven states has seceded from the Union meaning that the new president faced and immediate challenge and serious threat to the very future of the nation itself. While neither President Lincoln nor other political leaders of the union acknowledged any sort of legitimacy for the Confederacy, the fact remained that the nation was seriously divided and, in a very short time, was actually engaged in a deadly and costly war. In terms of the challenges faced by the new president, there was really only one major concern, the division of the nation. While this division resulted in a host of additional problems most of Lincoln’s attention was focused on how best to resolve the immediate crisis and this was the primary focus of at least his first term of office. Although Lincoln was reelected in 1864 and, by the time his second term began the war was essentially over, he was assassinated soon after the new term began. In short, precious little of his time spent leading the nation was during a period when peace was a reality. Many historians give Abraham Lincoln a very favorable rating in terms of his leadership ability largely because of the manner in which he managed the nation’s division and war.

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Sample Essay Two (based on the 2016 topic)

What were the major factors that ultimately led to the outbreak of World War I?

Historians typically identify the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand as the single direct cause of World War I, those same historians would also likely agree that an event with the magnitude of World War I would not be caused solely by a single tragic act. In a broad sense, the key factors that ultimately led to the Great War were grounded in trends that swept across Europe and parts of Asia during the early years of the twentieth century. Initially, the fact that international tension had been present at the end of the previous century and potential for more tension existed was a key factor that led numerous nations to enhance their own military readiness and capability. In short, a dramatic wave of militarism swept through the world and was most commonly witnessed in the major European nations but was equally present among a host of Asian nations seeking their own niche on the international stage. Closely related to the wave of militarism that swept the world was a corresponding wave of nationalism among many of the same nations. Nationalism, a growth in national pride that often compels leaders to take steps enhancing their nation’s international standing, is a very real force in the diplomatic world. Unfortunately, nations destined and focused on increasing their own international identity misinterpret events and make decisions based on misperception. Unfortunately, in the realm of international relations, perception is reality meaning that the role of nationalism during the early 1900s cannot be overlooked. Another factor, closely related to the previous two, was the presence of imperialism during the early twentieth century. Several major nations had, over the past decades and even century, extended influence throughout the world. Because of the fact that major, powerful nations possessed land and resources in multiple locations, those nations felt compelled to defend their international interests at all costs. At the same time the presence of potential rebellious indigenous populations made the situation somewhat volatile. As the likelihood of war became increasingly more evident, the winds of revolution began to sweep numerous colonial areas, further compounding the strength of both militarism and nationalism. The end result was predicated on the fact that the world was witnessing powerful nations with a growing sense of national pride feeling threats on numerous fronts. Finally, if all of the other factors were not enough alone to perpetuate the critical situation that ultimately culminated in the 1914 outbreak of war, a series of foreign alignments and treaties led to an entangled diplomacy of sorts that compelled a host of nations who, otherwise would have remained neutral, to take sides and become involved in the war itself. Again, the role of perception in the diplomatic realm began to have its influence and the result was a major full scale war. In the final analysis, had the assassination of Ferdinand never occurred World War I would not necessarily have been avoided. It might have been delayed but unless steps would have been taken to disarm the powerful nations of the day and remove their perceived threats, the war would have occurred. As one historian so aptly noted, “World War I was the result of an arms race while World War II was the result of the absence of an arms race.”

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Examples of objective questions:

Section One – General Knowledge Questions

1. All of the following were considered members of the Triple Entente EXCEPT _____

A. France C. Russia B. Britain D. the United States

2. Which of the following battles was fought at sea?

A. Jutland C. Verdun B. Ypres D. Somme

Section Two – Questions based on The Guns of August: The Outbreak of World War I

3. One of the early passages in The Guns of August: The Outbreak of World War I makes reference to the funeral of _____?

A. Charles II C. Edward VII B. Victoria I D. John IV

4. Franz Joseph of Austria of Austria considered Belgium’s Leopold “a thoroughly bad man for of a host or reasons including alleged atrocities committed by Leopold’s forces in _____.

A. New Zealand C. Malaysia B. Congo D. Chile

Section Three – Questions based on monarchs / leaders

5. Which of the following individuals is NOT correctly matched with the nation they led.

A. Sultan Mehmed – Turkey C. Tsar Ferdinand – Bulgaria B. Karl I – Prussia D. George V – United Kingdom

6. Czar Nicholas II was assassinated during the _____ Revolution.

A. French C. Russian B. American D. Austrian

answers: 1-D, 2-A, 3-C, 4-B, 5-B, 6-C

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…more about the questions the following kinds of questions should be expected on most tests used in competition – this list is not comprehensive –other types of questions are likely but this list should be a helpful guide

SECTION ONE (terms)

definitions of terms from provided list

application of terms from provided list

relevance of terms from provided list to particular individuals / battles / political disputes

origin of a particular term on the list

relationship of two or more terms on the list

information related to battles – location, nations involved, outcome, impact on the war

SECTION TWO

sequence of major events cause and effect situations

role of key individuals biographic data provided by the book

SECTION THREE

biographic information significance of leadership

pre-war and post-war comparison challenges of the individuals

role, if any, during World War I factors related to success / failure

noted failures as leaders noted successes as leaders

UIL Social Studies 8 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Is some of the information applicable to more than one section of the test?

Yes, like in most past years, some of the terms and concepts will be applicable to each of the sections while other concepts are likely unique to a single section. It is entirely possible, though not highly likely, that an individual on the section three list could appear in section one questions

Should contestants expect questions about all of the battles on the included list?

Questions related to battles will most likely be included in Section One questions. There are twenty of these questions per test and I write six UIL tests (two invitational, two district, regional and state). There are over 100 battles listed meaning that, even if every single Section One question was related to a battle some of them would still not be covered. Obviously, not all of them will be the subject of questions. My suggestion is that the major ones receive the most attention and that the lesser known ones be reviewed less.

What are some possible general subjects for essay questions?

Essay questions could possible related to monarchs, military leaders, political leaders, major battles, the role of a particular nation in the war, the manner in which a certain nation was affected by the war and a host of additional major issues.

How important are details of specific battles?

It is recommended that a ‘big-picture” approach be taken to the subject matter. Typically questions avoid specific data kinds of information such as statistics, specific dates, and other numbers. Although dates are not normally part of questions, there will be, however, questions dealing with chronological order of key events.

Will time-line or order of event questions be included on contest tests?

Absolutely! (refer to previous answer)

Is there a recommended video / movie / documentary recommended for this topic?

No, there will not be any questions from a specific video or film. There are, however, a number of documentaries that are well-suited for the topic and will help enhance understanding and capture student interest. There are several comprehensive sets of videos available, for example, from the History Channel website.

Will questions used on one test likely appear on another?

It is highly unlikely that repeat questions will appear. In certain cases some of the more important subject matter might re-appear from test to test but specific wording is normally not repeated.

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…some useful tips for preparation

! Select a team – yes there is individual competition but teamwork is helpful

! Begin as soon as possible – teams that compete in May begin work in August

! Establish reading deadlines – do not try to read the whole book in a week; especially the week before your first contest

! Subscribe to a provider of practice material – multiple companies listed on the UIL website offer great material

! Practice regularly – the football team does it; so why not the Social Studies team

! Prepare team questions – a great way to gain new insight

! Question writing assignments – see above and add some focus

! Flashcards – one of the best ways to prepare

! Practice test-taking skills – regardless of the test; skills remain the same

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KEY TERMS – GENERAL KNOWLEDGE events / concepts / objects February Revolution field marshal ace pilots flamethrowers African Theatre Franco-Prussian War African Wars Gallipoli Front Agadir crisis German Revolution Allied Powers Goeben Allies Hague Convention Alsace-Lorraine hand-to-hand combat American Expeditionary Force High Seas Fleet Anglo French Entente Hindenberg Line Ardennes hydrophones Armistice In Flanders Fields Armistice of Mudros Imperatritsa Mariya Army of the Orient interrupter gear Austria-Hungary mobilization Italian Front Balkan Wars Italo-Turkish War barbed wire Lausanne Conference bayonets Little Englanders Belgian neutrality Locarno Treaties Big Four Lusitania Black Hand machine guns Bloody Sunday Massacre Mesopotamian Campaign Bolsheviks Mesopotamian Front Breslau Middle East Front British Expeditionary Force Moroccan Crises British Home Force Mustard gas British Royal Navy November Revolution Brusilov Offensive October Manifesto bunker Opium Convention Central Powers Palestine Front chemical warfare Paris Peace Conference chlorine gas Plan 17 Christmas Truce Plan XVII Coastal Campaign poison gas Council of Ten poppy Cross against the Crescent Prize Rules Dawes Plan Race to the Sea Dreadnought Reinsurance Treaty Dual Alliance Russian Civil War Dual Monarchy Russian Revolution Easter Rising Russo Turkish War Eastern Front Russo-Japanese War Eastern Question Schlieffen Plan Egyptian Expeditionary Force Senussi Campaign Elan, concept of Somme Offensive Entente Cordiale Spring Offensive submarine warfare UIL Social Studies 11

Tangier Crisis tank (general list of battles – chronological) tracer bullets Treaty of Brest-Litovsk (1914) Treaty of Bucharest Liege Treaty of London the Frontiers Treaty of Sèvres Mulhouse trench warfare Haelen Triple Alliance Lorraine Triple Entente Stalluponen Turkish War of Indepedence Gumbinnen U-Boats the Ardennes unrestricted submarine warfare Charleroi Versailles Peace Treaty Seige of Namur Mons Vittorio Emanuele III Dinant War at Sea Maubeuge War Guilt Clause Louvain War in the Black Sea Le Cateau war of attrition Tannenberg Western Front Heligoland Bight Western Front's Eastern Army Group Guise wireless Seige of Tsintao x-ray machines First Battle of the Marne Young Plan Masurian Lakes Young Turk movement Bita Paka Zaian War the Aisne Zeppelin Sandfontein Zimmerman note Antwerp Arras geographic locations / places First Battle of Ypres the Yser Alsace-Lorraine Coronel Ardennes Tanga Fort Brachon Basra Dardenelles Qurna East Prussia the Falkland Islands Raid on Scarborough and Hartlepool battles Givenchy (more significant battles) Champagne (1915) Verdun – 1916 Dogger Bank the Marne – 1914, 1918 Bolimov Ypres – 1914, 1915, 1917 the Suez Canal Jutland – 1916 the Masurian Lakes Somme – 1916 Initial Dardanelles Bombardment Cambrai – 1917 Neuve-Chappelle

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Attempt to force the Narrows Delville Wood Shaiba Pozieres Ridge Second Battle of Ypres Romani Landings at Helles and Anzac Cove Sixth Battle of the Isonzo First Battle of Krithia Gorizia Counter attack at Eski Hissarlik Guillemont Second Battle of Krithia Seventh Battle of the Isonzo Festubert Flers-Courcelette Turkish Attack at Anzac Cove Eight Battle of the Isonzo Amara Ninth Battle of the Isonzo Third Battle of Krithia Second Battle of Kut the Isonzo (1917) Nasiriyeh Khadairi Bend Gully Ravine Nahr-al-Kalek Achi Baba Capture of Baghdad Second Battle of the Isonzo Samarrah Offensive Landings at Suvia Bay Seizure of Falluja Lone Pine First Battle of Gaza Sari Bair Jebel Hamlin the Nek Vimy Ridge Hill 60 Shiala Scimitar Hill Second Battle of the Aisne Loos Second Battle of Gaza Kut-al-Amara Istabulat Es Sinn the Boot Third Battle of the Isonzo Tenth Battle of the Isonzo Fourth Battle of the Isonzo Otranto Straits Ctesiphon Messines Seige of Kut-al-Amara Third Battle of Ypres Evacuation of Gallipoli Passchendaele (1916) Eleventh Battle of the Isonzo Sheikh Sa’ad Ramadi Wadi Twelfth Battle of the Isonzo Hanna Caporetto Verdun Third Battle of Gaza Dujalia Beersheba Fifth Battle of the Isonzo Tikrit Lake Naroch Mughar Ridge First Battle of Kut Cambrai Asiago Fall of Jerusalem Trentino Offensive (1918) Jutland Raid on Zeebrugge Lutsk Third Battle of the Aisne Khanaqin Cantigny Somme Chateau-Thierry Bazentin Ridge Belleau Wood

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George V Rasputin, Grigori Gladstone, William Red Baron Grey, Sir Edward Robertson, General Sir William Grierson, Sir James Ruffey, General Grunert, Major General Rupprecht, Prince Gustav V Samsonov, General Aleksandr Haig, Douglas Sazonov, Sergei Haldane, Richard Schlieffen, Count Alfred von House, Colonel Smith-Dorrien, General Sir Horace Joffre, Joseph Townsend, Charles Johann II Trotsky, Leon Kitchener, Lord Horatio Herbert Umberto I Lenin, Valdimir Victoria Leopold Victoria Eugenie Lippman, Walter Viviani, René Lodge, Henry Cabot von Baden, Max Mehmed V von Bismarck, Otto Milner, Lord Alfred von Clausewitz, Carl von Falkenhayn, Erich Morgenthau, Henry von Hindenburg, Paul Napoleon III von Moltke (the younger), Helmuth Nicholas II von Moltke, Helmuth Nikola I von Rennenkampf, Paul Nikolaevich, Nicholas von Richthofen, Manfred Orland, Vittirio von Schlieffen, Alfred Pasha, Enver von Tirpitz, Alfred Pershing, John J. von Württemberg, Albrecht Peter I Karadjordjević Waldemar Poincaré, Raymond Wilhelm Princip, Gavrilo Wilhelm II Prittwitz und Gaffron, Lieutenant General von

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