Grade 7 Social Studies Practice Test Answer Key
Grade 7 Social Studies Practice TestAnswer KeyThis document contains the answer keys, rubrics, and Scoring Notes for items on the Grade 7 SocialStudies Practice Test. For support on how to use sample student work, refer to the LEAP 2025Social Studies Practice Test Guidance. Additional Practice Test resources are available in the LDOEPractice Test 18MC1111RegionalEconomies oftheUnited StatesThe Lewis andClarkExpeditionReconstructionSequenceGRADE 7 SOCIAL STUDIES PRACTICE TEST ANSWER KEYKeyAlignmentC7.11.1 Explain how the demand for resourcesand the development of technology influencedeconomic diversity in the United StatesA7.6.3 Analyze patterns, motivations and theimpact of rural and urban migration in theUnited States from 1763–1877B7.8.8 Examine how key legislation and courtdecisions influenced the course of United Stateshistory from 1763–1877B, E, F 7.3.4 Compare and contrast the political, social,and economic development of the differentregions of the United StatesB7.11.1 Explain how the demand for resourcesand the development of technology influencedeconomic diversity in the United Statessee7.11.2 Explain how economic interdependenceTEIdeveloped between regions of the United Stateskeyand with foreign countriesB7.5.3 Analyze historical maps, charts, andgraphs of the United States from 1763–1877A, E7.3.1 Analyze political, social, and economicfactors that led to westward expansion from1800–1850C7.9.3 Explain how United States foreign policywas developed and carried out from 1781–1877B7.3.1 Analyze political, social, and economicfactors that led to westward expansion from1800–1850A, B, D 7.3.1 Analyze political, social, and economicfactors that led to westward expansion from1800–1850see7.3.1 Analyze political, social, and economicrubric factors that led to westward expansion from1800–1850A7.4.3 Describe long-term and short-termoutcomes of ReconstructionD7.8.8 Examine how key legislation and courtdecisions influenced the course of United Stateshistory from 1763–1877C7.4.3 Describe long-term and short-termoutcomes of ReconstructionB, F7.4.3 Describe long-term and short-termoutcomes of ReconstructionA7.4.3 Describe long-term and short-termoutcomes of ReconstructionB7.8.8 Examine how key legislation and courtdecisions influenced the course of United Stateshistory from 1763–18771
Grade 7 Social Studies Practice TestAnswer seeTEIkeyC125MCB26MSA, tThomasJefferson andJohn AdamsElection ofAbrahamLincolnAmericanForeignPolicy before1850SequenceGRADE 7 SOCIAL STUDIES PRACTICE TEST ANSWER KEYKeyAlignmentB7.10.2 Identify and describe ways in whichcitizens influence change in a democraticsociety7.8.5 Describe the structure and powers of thethree branches of the federal government7.10.1 Describe the influences on and thedevelopment and expansion of individual rightsand freedoms7.10.1 Describe the influences on and thedevelopment and expansion of individual rightsand freedoms7.2.4 Describe the major political and economicevents, and policies of the Washington andAdams presidencies7.5.3 Analyze historical maps, charts, andgraphs of the United States from 1763–18777.4.1 Identify and describe the role of theelection of Abraham Lincoln and other keyevents, ideas, and people, which led to the CivilWar7.4.1 Identify and describe the role of theelection of Abraham Lincoln and other keyevents, ideas, and people, which led to the CivilWar7.4.2 Analyze important turning points andmajor developments during the Civil War7.9.3 Explain how United States foreign policywas developed and carried out from 1781–18777.3.2 Identify and explain foreign policydevelopments between the United States andother nations from 1800–18507.9.3 Explain how United States foreign policywas developed and carried out from 1781–18777.9.2 Explain various ways nations interact andthe impact of these interactions from 1763–18777.9.3 Explain how United States foreign policywas developed and carried out from 1781–18772
Grade 7 Social Studies Practice TestAnswer KeySession333ItemTypeMC334MCB335MSC, F36MCD337MCA338CRseerubric339MCD340MCC341MCA42MSA, C343MCD344TEIseeTEIkey33SetReformMovementsin the 1800sThe MexicanAmericanWarSequenceGRADE 7 SOCIAL STUDIES PRACTICE TEST ANSWER KEYKeyAlignmentC7.3.5 Explain reasons for the expansion ofslavery in the South after 1800 and describe thelife of enslaved African Americans, and theirresponses to slavery7.3.3 Examine the motivations and influence ofmajor American reform movements during the19th century7.10.2 Identify and describe ways in whichcitizens influence change in a democraticsociety7.3.3 Examine the motivations and influence ofmajor American reform movements during the19th century7.3.3 Examine the motivations and influence ofmajor American reform movements during the19th century7.10.1 Describe the influences on and thedevelopment and expansion of individual rightsand freedoms7.9.3 Explain how United States foreign policywas developed and carried out from 1781–18777.3.2 Identify and explain foreign policydevelopments between the United States andother nations from 1800–18507.5.3 Analyze historical maps, charts, andgraphs of the United States from 1763–18777.3.1 Analyze political, social, and economicfactors that led to westward expansion from1800–18507.3.1 Analyze political, social, and economicfactors that led to westward expansion from1800–18507.3.2 Identify and explain foreign policydevelopments between the United States andother nations from 1800–18503
Grade 7 Social Studies Practice TestAnswer oneItemsSequenceGRADE 7 SOCIAL STUDIES PRACTICE TEST ANSWER KEYKeyAlignmentD7.10.1 Describe the influences on and thedevelopment and expansion of individual rightsand freedoms7.10.2 Identify and describe ways in whichcitizens influence change in a democraticsociety7.2.4 Describe the major political and economicevents, and policies of the Washington andAdams presidencies7.3.1 Analyze political, social, and economicfactors that led to westward expansion from1800–18507.9.2 Explain various ways nations interact andthe impact of these interactions from 1763–18777.11.3 Describe government policies thatinfluenced the United States economy7.3.4 Compare and contrast the political, social,and economic development of the differentregions of the United States7.4.2 Analyze important turning points andmajor developments during the Civil War7.6.1 Analyze settlement patterns of racial andethnic groups in the United States from 1763–18777.6.4 Explain how differences in land useinfluenced cultural characteristics amongregions in the United States from 1763–18777.7.1 Explain how Americans adapted andtransformed various physical environments inthe United States to expand its growth andinfluence7.10.5 Describe the development and roles ofpolitical parties and special interest groups inthe United States from 1787–18774
Grade 7 Social Studies Practice TestAnswer KeySession 1 Item 6Drag and drop the four correct events into the flow chart in chronological order fromearliest to most recent to show how technological advancements influenced the U.S.economy in the 1800s.GRADE 7 SOCIAL STUDIES PRACTICE TEST ANSWER KEY5
Grade 7 Social Studies Practice TestAnswer KeyScoring for Session 1 Item 6Two points four events in the correct positionsOne point three or two events in the correct positionsZero points one or zero events in the correct positionGRADE 7 SOCIAL STUDIES PRACTICE TEST ANSWER KEY6
Grade 7 Social Studies Practice TestAnswer KeyScoring for Session 1 Item 12Based on the sources and your knowledge of social studies, explain two ways that theLewis and Clark expedition influenced the economic growth and the diversity of theUnited States during the 1800s.Scoring InformationScore PointsDescriptionStudent’s response correctly explains two waysthat the Lewis and Clark expedition influenced the2economic growth and/or the diversity of theUnited States during the 1800s.Student’s response correctly explains one waythat the Lewis and Clark expedition influenced the1economic growth and/or the diversity of theUnited States during the 1800s.Student’s response is blank or does not correctlyexplain ways that the Lewis and Clark expedition0influenced the economic growth and/or thediversity of the United States during the 1800s.GRADE 7 SOCIAL STUDIES PRACTICE TEST ANSWER KEY7
Grade 7 Social Studies Practice TestAnswer KeyScoring Notes:Ways that the Lewis and Clark expedition influenced the economic growth and thediversity of the United States during the 1800s: The expedition identified areas where settlers could establish farms, which helpedthe agricultural industry grow in the 1800s. By the late 1800s, the Midwest becamean important region for grain production.The spread of agriculture to the Midwest allowed the region to become specializedin agricultural production and allowed the Northeast to concentrate onmanufacturing. Many farmers from the Northeast moved to the Midwest to continuefarming or moved to urban centers in the Northeast to work in factories, particularlytextile factories.The expedition located potential sources of minerals for mining. The miningindustry became important to the development of the industrial economy.The expedition found animals and plants that could be raised for trade, such as forfur and timber. The Northwest became an important region for timber production inthe late 1800s.The discovery of timber and minerals in the Northwest was important to economicdevelopment for the United States. Settlers migrated, along the Oregon Trail, tothe Oregon Territory, based on the knowledge that the land in the Northwest wasrich in resources. Over time, the timber industry developed and became animportant resource for the U.S. economy. This was particularly the case after mostof the forests in the Northeast had been cut down for farm cultivation by the early1800s.The expedition identified routes to the western United States, which providedpeople with opportunities to ship products into and out of the region.Based on the findings of Lewis and Clark, the United States eventually claimed theOregon Territory. As it reached the Pacific Ocean, the United States began tovisualize itself as spreading across the North American continent. Having citiesand states on the Pacific coast opened up important trade possibilities for theUnited States with Asian markets. The new markets created new opportunities forAmerican businesses to sell manufactured goods.Accept any other reasonable response.GRADE 7 SOCIAL STUDIES PRACTICE TEST ANSWER KEY8
Grade 7 Social Studies Practice TestAnswer KeyStudent Responses for Session 1 Item 12PromptBased on the sources and your knowledge of social studies, explain two ways that theLewis and Clark expedition influenced the economic growth and the diversity of theUnited States during the 1800s.Response 1The Lewis and Clark expidition influenced economic growth. There are many waysthat it did just that.One thing they would note is that there was good farmland there. When they wentover to the west, they found land that was right for the farming that needed to bedone. More settlers would move west in order to farm and there would be economicgrowth there. This would make a better economy for the United States. This land theyfound would be good for farming and economic growth.Another way thay made economic growth was furs. They met indians and found thatthere were furs you could trap there. They would be able to move west and becomemountain men. Mountain men trapped furs in the west and made money off of them.They would make econmic growth in that area and it would also be good for theeconomy. Them finding furs would be very good for economic growth.The Lewis and Clark Expidition influenced economic growth a lot.Score: 2The response earns a score of 2. It fully and accurately explains two ways that theLewis and Clark expedition influenced the economic growth of the United States duringthe 1800s, “they found land that was right for the farming” and “found that there werefurs you could trap there.” The student uses the sources and prior content knowledgeacquired through instruction throughout the response.GRADE 7 SOCIAL STUDIES PRACTICE TEST ANSWER KEY9
Grade 7 Social Studies Practice TestAnswer KeyResponse 2The Lewis and Clark expitdition infulenced growth of the united states ecomenmy inmany ways. First, the land farming that was there influenced the growth of argiculture.The N.A trade relations influced commerece and trade. The mineral depositis influcedthe mining for these minerals. Second, The routes along the rivers were recordedwhich would influence travel. The geograpihcal recordings influenced routes peoplewould take. N.A losing land influenced settelrs moving into that land. That is how theLewis and Clark expition influenced the united states econemy.Score: 2The response earns a score of 2. It correctly explains two ways that the Lewis and Clarkexpedition influenced the economic growth and the diversity of the United States duringthe 1800s, “the land farming that was there influenced the growth of argiculture” and“The routes along the rivers were recorded which would influence travel.” Although thisresponse relies on Source 4, the student incorporates his or her own words into theresponse, demonstrating understanding of the topic.GRADE 7 SOCIAL STUDIES PRACTICE TEST ANSWER KEY10
Grade 7 Social Studies Practice TestAnswer KeyResponse 3The Lewis and Clark expedition had influenced the economic growth during the 1800sbecause, new trade relations were established , and suitability of land for farming wasnoted. They could now trade with the Native Americans to get new resources andwhen they get to the U.S. they could sell the resources. While on the Expedition theynoted that there was land that was suitable for farming.Score: 1The response earns a score of 1. It gives a complete and correct explanation of oneway that the Lewis and Clark expedition influenced the economic growth of the UnitedStates during the 1800s, “new trade relations were established.” The response alsoidentifies a second way that the expedition influenced the economic growth of theUnited States, “they noted that there was land that was suitable for farming,” but doesnot explain it.Response 4Two ways that the lewis and Clark expedition infuenced the economic growth andthe diversity of the United states.It enfuenced it by showing them how to grow, what new plants and animals werethere and where there was lakes, rivers and also told them a good spot to start thereeconomy.The Lewis and Clark expedition was to talk to the Native Americans and to see howthey lived there and to make freinds with them.They found alot of new stuff and newways to live. So that they could live. The other thing is that they found ways to plantfood and haw to live.Score: 1The response earns a score of 1. It correctly explains one way that the Lewis and Clarkexpedition influenced the economic growth of the United States during the 1800s,“showing them how to grow, what new plants and animals were there and where therewas lakes, rivers and also told them a good spot to start there economy.” It alsoidentifies a second way that the Lewis and Clark expedition influenced the economicgrowth of the United States during the 1800s, “to talk to the Native Americans and tosee how they lived there and to make freinds with them,” but does not offer a completeexplanation.GRADE 7 SOCIAL STUDIES PRACTICE TEST ANSWER KEY11
Grade 7 Social Studies Practice TestAnswer KeyResponse 5The lewis and clark's expidition influenced the economic growth by trading with thenative americans and by having the settlers learn the indian's laguage and culture.Score: 0The response earns a score of 0. It identifies two ways that the Lewis and Clarkexpedition influenced the economic growth and the diversity of the United States duringthe 1800s, but it does not provide any explanation.GRADE 7 SOCIAL STUDIES PRACTICE TEST ANSWER KEY12
Grade 7 Social Studies Practice TestAnswer KeySession 1 Item 23Drag and drop the phrases into the chart to show the similarities and differences in thecharacteristics of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. There are two correct phrasesfor each column of the chart.GRADE 7 SOCIAL STUDIES PRACTICE TEST ANSWER KEY13
Grade 7 Social Studies Practice TestAnswer KeyScoring for Session 1 Item 23Two points five or six phrases in the correct columnsOne point three or four phrases in the correct columnsZero points two, one, or zero phrases in the correct columnsGRADE 7 SOCIAL STUDIES PRACTICE TEST ANSWER KEY14
Grade 7 Social Studies Practice TestAnswer KeyScoring for Session 2 Item 32Based on the sources and your knowledge of social studies, evaluate the effectivenessof U.S. foreign policy decisions on the foreign and domestic affairs of the United Statesduring the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.As you write, follow the directions below. Address all parts of the prompt. Include information and examples from your own knowledge of social studies. Use evidence from the sources to support your response. Follow the steps on the Checklist as you write your response.GRADE 7 SOCIAL STUDIES PRACTICE TEST ANSWER KEY15
Grade 7 Social Studies Practice TestAnswer KeySocial StudiesExtended-Response ChecklistGrades 6, 7, 8As you write your response, be sure to complete the following: Show an in-depth understanding of the topic.Answer all parts of the question.Include ample, well-chosen evidence from the sources to support and developyour response.Include accurate and relevant factual information from your own knowledge,beyond the information that is given in the sources, to support yourresponse.Communicate your ideas well and use logical reasoning.Write enough to fully answer the question. This will usually require more than oneparagraph.Following the steps below will help you write a successful extended response.Step 1: Planning and Writing Read the question carefully. Think about what you will write before you begin. Answer all parts of the question. Include ample, well-chosen evidence from the sources to support your response. Include accurate and relevant factual information from your own knowledge tosupport your response. Communicate your ideas clearly. Organize your ideas in a logical order. Use paragraphs to separate different main ideas.Step 2: Proofreading Review the checklist to make sure you have covered all the expectations. Reread your response. Revise if needed. Correct any errors you find.GRADE 7 SOCIAL STUDIES PRACTICE TEST ANSWER KEY16
Grade 7 Social Studies Practice TestAnswer KeyScoringThe response should be scored holistically on its adherence to two dimensions:Content and Claims. Each response should be given the score that corresponds to theset of bulleted descriptors that best describes the response.Score43210Dimension: ContentDescriptionThe student’s response: Reflects thorough knowledge of the effectiveness of U.S. foreign policydecisions on the foreign and domestic affairs of the United States duringthe late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries by incorporating ample,focused factual information from prior knowledge and the sources; Contains accurate understandings with no errors significant enough todetract from the overall content of the response; Fully addresses all parts of the prompt.The student’s response: Reflects general knowledge of the effectiveness of U.S. foreign policydecisions on the foreign and domestic affairs of the United States duringthe late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries by incorporatingadequate factual information from prior knowledge and the sources;
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