Source: Kaplan GED Test Prep 2022–2023 by Caren Van Slyke Authority Tier: Commercial Preparation (
TIER_3_COMMERCIAL) | License: Restricted Reference (RESTRICTED) Coverage: Chapter 1: Social Studies Practices (Pages 932–962) Curriculum Standard: High School Equivalency Preparation
Kaplan Reference: Chapter 1: Social Studies Practices
Lesson 1: Determine Central Idea and Draw Conclusions
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CHAPTER 1 Social Studies Practices Lesson 1: Determine Central Idea and Draw Conclusions The central idea of a passage or graphic is its topic or main point. This is supported by details or examples . Key Ideas Social Studies Test presentations consist of text, graphics, or a combination of the two. Comprehending social studies material requires understanding the central idea or point and its supporting details. Social Studies Test questions also require you to make inferences in order to draw conclusions. At the outset of the Revolutionary War, the American colonies had a small navy of only 31 ships. To contest the far superior number of vessels in the British fleet, the colonies employed privateers,