Praxis Social Studies: Content and Interpretation (5086)

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32 chapters in Praxis Social Studies - Content & Interpretation (5086): Study Guide & Practice

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Hamilton and the Federalists vs. Jefferson and the Republicans
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President John Adams: From Alien and Sedition Acts to XYZ Affair
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Presidential Election of 1800: Candidates, Summary & Significance
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Thomas Jefferson's Presidency: Louisiana Purchase, Lewis & Clark, and More
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President Madison and the War of 1812
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James Monroe's Presidency: The Monroe Doctrine
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Manifest Destiny: Definition, Summary and Timeline
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George Washington's Leadership at Trenton, Saratoga & Valley Forge
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Virginia House Of Burgesses: Definition & Importance
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Who was Crispus Attucks? - Biography, Facts & Timeline Take Quiz
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Sectionalism in U.S. History: Definition & Conflict
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Lincoln's Election, Southern Secession & the New Confederacy
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Civil War Begins: Northern and Southern Advantages Compared
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The First Battle of Bull Run: Civil War Blood is Shed
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Key Civil War Battles in 1862: Monitor and Merrimac, Antietam, New Orleans & Shiloh
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The Emancipation Proclamation: Creation, Context and Legacy
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Civil War Turning Points: Chancellorsville, Gettysburg and Vicksburg
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End of the Civil War: General Grant Begins the March Toward Richmond
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Lincoln's Assassination and Lee's Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse
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Reconstruction Period: Goals, Success and Failures
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Primary Source: The Emancipation Proclamation Take Quiz
Primary Source: The Missouri Compromise Take Quiz
Primary Source: 'The Hypocrisy of American Slavery' by Frederick Douglass Take Quiz
Primary Source: 'Democrats, Are You Ready?' Take Quiz
Primary Source: Letter from Gen. Robert E. Lee to Confederate President Jefferson Davis, 1863 Take Quiz
Primary Source: Richmond Daily Dispatch on August 30, 1864 Take Quiz
Primary Source: Articles of Agreement Relating to the Surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia Take Quiz
Primary Source: Passage of the 14th Amendment by the US Senate on June 9, 1866 Take Quiz
Primary Source: Journal of the US Senate on June 22, 1866 Take Quiz
Primary Source: John Brown's Address to the Virginia Court in 1859 Take Quiz
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Immigration in Industrial America and the Rise of Nativism
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Urbanization During the Second Industrial Revolution in America: Effects & Problems
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Middle Class Opportunities in American Cities During the Second Industrial Revolution
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Theodore Roosevelt & the Progressives: Definition and Political Agenda
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The Progressive Era: Definition & Amendments
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American Imperialism: Definition, Reasons & Rising International Power
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The History of Religion in the U.S. Take Quiz
How Religion Contributes to Cultural Change
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Race, Class and Gender in the United States: Summary
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Ethnic, Racial & Gender Stratification in Society
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Causes of Racial Discrimination in America
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How Religious Stratification Impacts Social Status Take Quiz
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The Cold War: Definition, Causes & Early Events
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The Effects of the Nuclear Arms Race on Cold War Politics
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United States Involvement in the Korean War: Causes and Effects
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The Cuban Missile Crisis: Definition, Facts & Timeline
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The Vietnam War: Causes, Conflicts & Effects
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President Lyndon B. Johnson and the Great Society Program
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The Civil Rights Movement During the 1950s
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The Civil Rights Movement During the 1960s
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The Women's Movement: Causes, Campaigns & Impacts on the US
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Other Important Activist Movements of the Late 60s and Early 70s
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The Election of Ronald Reagan in 1980: A Reemergence of Economic & Political Conservatism
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Social & Political Developments Since 1945
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Art & Culture Since 1945: Types & Artists
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Religion & Philosophy Since 1945
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The Advance of Science & Technology Since 1945: Developments & Impact
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Mesopotamia & Ancient Egypt: Similarities & Differences
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Persian Empire: History, Culture & Timeline
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Early Chinese Civilization in the Huang-He River Valley
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Ancient India: Indigenous Culture & Outside Influences
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Greek City-States and Governments
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Rise of the Roman Republic: Summary of Events
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The Fall of Rome
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Mohammed and the Birth of Islam
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Muslim Learning: Scientific, Artistic, Medical & Literary Accomplishments
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The Incan Empire: History & Fall Take Quiz
Mayan Civilization: Economy, Politics, Culture & Religion
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The Aztecs: Civilization & Culture
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Approaches to Political Theory: Normative and Empirical
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Classical Philosophers: Political Ideas & Influence
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Thomas Hobbes & John Locke: Political Theories & Competing Views
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What Is a Political Ideology?
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Forms of Government: Monarchy, Democracy, Oligarchy & More
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What is Autocracy? - Totalitarianism vs. Authoritarianism
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Theocracy: Definition & Examples
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Liberalism: History, Ideology, and Influence
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Conservatism: History, Ideology, and Influence
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Libertarianism: History and Philosophy
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Communism vs. Socialism: Similarities & Differences
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Fascism: History, Ideology, and Influence
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Contemporary Legal Systems: Development & Challenges Take Quiz
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U.S. Political Parties: Purpose, History, Organization & Structure
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History of Political Parties in the United States (Pre-Civil War)
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History of Political Parties in the United States (Post-Civil War)
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Partisanship in U.S. Elections
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Types of Elections: Primary, General & Special
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Voting & Other Forms of Political Participation: Influences, Costs & Benefits
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The Relationship Between Political Parties & Interest Groups
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The Role of Media in Elections & Other Government Activities
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Representation & U.S. Electoral Systems
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The Electoral College: Definition & Process
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Reapportionment & Redistricting for Congressional Constituencies: Definition & Process
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Economic Scarcity and the Function of Choice
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Opportunity Cost: Definition & Examples
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How to Calculate Opportunity Cost
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Productivity: The Economy's Long-Run Growth Engine
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Division of Labor in Society: Definition, Theorists & Examples
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Economic Systems: Traditional, Market, Command & Mixed
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Four Factors of Production: Land, Labor, Capital & Entrepreneurship
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How Changes in Supply and Demand Affect Market Equilibrium
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Economic Incentives: Definition & Examples
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Characteristics of the Price System in a Market Economy
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Competition Within Free Markets: Types & Summary
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What Is a Business Organization? - Structure, Types & Examples
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Introduction to Personal Finance
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Human & Cultural Geography: Definition, Characteristics & Studies
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Spatial Association of Culture Regions: Definition, Distinctions & Influences
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Cultural Influence on a Geographic Region: Vocabulary
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Human Settlements: Definition & Functions
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Types of Human Settlements: Definitions & Comparisons
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Human Migration: Definition, Reasons & Theories
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The History of Human Population Growth and Carrying Capacity
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Social Institutions: Definition & Examples
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Local Government Boundaries: Cultural & Political Influence
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Cooperation Among States: Political, Military & Economic Alliances
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What Is Psychology?
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The Science of Psychology: Experiments & the Scientific Method
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Psychological Approaches: Functionalism, Structuralism, Gestalt, Psychoanalysis & Behaviorism
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Psychological Specializations: Cognitive, Humanistic, Social, Developmental & Clinical
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Human Growth and Development Theories
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How Genetics and the Environment Interact in Human Development
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Sense of Self and Self-Socialization: The Development of Self-Views
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Personality Theories: Types & Overview
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What Are the Different Types of Intelligence?
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Three Stages Of Memory in Psychology: Explanation & Summary
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Classical Conditioning in Psychology: Definition, Principles & Examples
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Operant Conditioning in Psychology: Definition, Theory & Examples
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What Is Culture? - Material and Nonmaterial Culture
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Cultural Subsets: High Culture, Popular Culture, Subculture, Counterculture & Multiculturalism
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Cultural Norms: Definition & Values
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How Culture Impacts Diversity in Society Take Quiz
Social Stratification: Definition, Theories & Examples
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Prejudice, Discrimination & Stereotypes: Definitions & Examples
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Mechanisms of Cultural Change: Invention, Diffusion & Innovation
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Cultural Adaptation: Definition, Theory, Stages & Examples
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Acculturation Processes: Substitution, Syncretism, Addition, Deculturation & Origination
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Cultural Assimilation & Extinction: Definition & Examples
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What is Gender? - Roles & Differences Take Quiz
Understanding Cultural Differences through Psychology Take Quiz
Influences on Family Communication: Culture, Gender & Technology
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