State of Texas Assessments of

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U.S. History

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Administered April 2016

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U.S. HISTORY

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Computersand electronics

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Texas produces only food products.

Texas produces many differentproducts.

Texas produces large amounts ofmetal.

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Exporting Goodsout of Texas

Send out goods from Texas to sell in othercountries

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Businesses bring in a greater variety of goods at a cheaper price.

Businesses save money on transportation by selling fewer goods.

Businesses sell more goods, which creates profits and jobs.

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People spend more time working at their office.

People can do their job from different locations.

People use more paper to get their job done.

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satellite

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by decreasing the use of the computer

by increasing the speed of communications

by expanding the exploration of space

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Helps keep

people safe

Solves crimes

Makes sure people follow laws

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Reading a book

Helping with research

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Bankingservices

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Postalservices

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• Fire prevention in campgrounds• Plants and animals• Camping permits• Hiking trails

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An oil refinery makes gasoline to use in cars.

An oil refinery improves the look ofthe land.

An oil refinery cleans the air.

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Extra time for recreational activities with families and friends

Increased conservation of natural resources in the area

More tax money from people and businesses

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“And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you —ask what you can do for your country.”

“...government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”

“I have a dream that . . . children . . . will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”

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Martin Luther King Jr.• Led the Montgomery bus boycott• Spoke at the March on Washington• Supported equal rights for all people•

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Refused to work with any government leaders

Worked against unfair laws through peaceful protest

Used military forces to break up protests

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