Which of the following describes the action taken by Iraq that started the Persian Gulf War?

They invaded Kuwait because of controversy over oil

Which of the following best describes who the flappers of the 1920s were?

young women who reacted against traditional roles for women

MacArthur was fired by Truman for insubordination during Korean War, for the following?

war should be extended into a nuclear war against China

Which describes the goal of the Indian Reorganization Act, known as the "Indian New Deal"?

decrease federal control of American Indian affairs

Which argument supports the perception of big business leaders as “Captains of Industry”?

industrialists support for technology benefited the economy

What was the main purpose of Operation Desert Storm?

to free Kuwait from occupation by Iraq

During the 1920s, the USA experienced an economic boom that included which of the following?

innovations & European competition did not challenge America

Which of the following is true of the famous image of "Rosie the Riveter"?

symbolized erosion of the prejudice against working woman

Which of the following did the Final Solution involve?

establishment of camps for the widespread murder of Jews

What is the main idea of this cartoon?

owners of business monopolies control the Senate

How did installment plans affect the American economy in the 1920s?

they fueled the growth of the consumer economy

In his crusade against spread of communist influence, McCarthy used the following means except

producing conclusive evidence people had communist ties

What was significant about the trial of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti?

political ideas played a major role in their criminal trial

Which of the following best describes how the Cuban Missile Crisis ended?

Soviets withdraw missiles If JFK's does not invade Cuba

Which statement about the Social Gospel movement is true?

it preached salvation through service to the poor

The Palmer Raids were a response to which of the following?

fear of communism caused by the revolution in Russia

What effect did the Interstate System have on American society in the 1950's and 1960's?

it contributed to suburbanization

In the Iran-Contra Scandal, Reagan approved the sale of weapons to Iran for what reason?

used the money from Iran to aid the contras in Nicaragua

Which of the following best describes Andrew Carnegie’s “Gospel of Wealth”?

Rich have a moral responsibility to help society

Which of the following best summarizes the outcome of the Korean War?

North and South Korea remained divided at the 38th parallel

What was the main purpose of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC)?

stop the infiltration of communism into the U.S. government

Which of the following led to President Roosevelt signing Executive Order 8802?

the efforts of the Double V campaign and A. Philip Randolph

Why was building the Panama Canal across Central America important to the U.S. Navy?

a faster way to travel to U.S. imperial possessions

Which event is responsible for the creation of NASA ?

the Soviet launch of the Sputnik satellite

1898, Tampa Bay, Florida, acquired the title of “on the map”. Why was it important?

it was the main port for the Army and supplies going to Cuba

Following World War I, on whom did factory owners blame strikes?

workers who were “Reds” or communists

Which of the following describes the actions that Teddy Roosevelt is taking in the cartoon?

he is enforcing the Sherman Antitrust Act

What is the long-term significance of the Berlin Airlift?

demonstrated that the U.S. would resist the spread communism

Which of the following was NOT an impact of the building of the Panama Canal?

an increase in immigration to America

the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act made it possible for many returning soldiers to do what?

build and buy houses in the suburbs

Why were the Jewish refugees aboard the SS St. Louis turned away by America?

restrictive immigration quotas established in the 1920s

Which of the following best describes the beat generation, or beatniks?

nonconformity and individualism

JFK supported the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba as an effort to do which of the following?

remove a communist dictator from power

Which of the following is the reason why American led U.N. troops were sent to fight inKorea?

America wanted to prevent N Korea from taking over S Korea

Why did the United States government create the War Industries Board?

ensure that factories produced enough supplies for the war

Which of the following was the cause of the Berlin Airlift in 1948?

Stalin cut off supply routes to democratic West Berlin

Which of the following is true of wages for the working class during the 1920s?

wages rose, but many workers still lived in Poverty

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1
Which of the following describes the action taken by Iraq that started the Persian Gulf War?
launched an attack on Israel, an important American ally
They invaded Kuwait because of controversy over oil
They attempted to assassinate President George H.W. Bush
They began developing weapons of mass destruction
2
Which of the following best describes who the flappers of the 1920s were?
people who hastily invested in the stock market
men who were against women’s suffrage
young women who reacted against traditional roles for women
young supporters of the fundamentalist movement
3
MacArthur was fired by Truman for insubordination during Korean War, for the following?
war should be extended into a nuclear war against China
Korea was not vital to American interests
the war should be limited to Korea only
war should be extended into a war against the Soviet Union
4
During 2nd Industrial Revolution, where could the poor find assistance from social reformers?
immigrant centers
skyscrapers
settlement houses
tenements
5
Which describes the goal of the Indian Reorganization Act, known as the "Indian New Deal"?
Stop the policy of dealing with Native tribes as separate
speed up the process of the assimilation of Native Americans
make Native Americans more confident in the banking system
decrease federal control of American Indian affairs
6
Which argument supports the perception of big business leaders as “Captains of Industry”?
workers’ wages rose as industrialists profited
consumers were harmed by inflated prices
industrialists support for technology benefited the economy
monopolies forced small companies out of business
7
What was the main purpose of Operation Desert Storm?
to improve relations between Israel and Iran
to free Kuwait from occupation by Iraq
to remove Saddam Hussein from power in Iraq
to remove weapons of mass destruction from Iraq
8
Which of the following allowed speculation that led to the Florida land boom of the 1920's?
high tariffs on foreign goods
easy to obtain credit
the bull market
buying on margin
9
During the 1920s, the USA experienced an economic boom that included which of the following?
innovations & European competition did not challenge America
surprising downturn in the construction industry
the federal government significantly increased its spending
10
The Great Migration was the movement of African-Americans out of the South to where?
Northwest
Northeast
Southwest
Southeast
11
Which of the following is true of the famous image of "Rosie the Riveter"?
used to convince women not to take jobs in factories
she symbolized a change in the status of working mothers
created permanent negative stereotypes of women
symbolized erosion of the prejudice against working woman
12
Which of the following did the Final Solution involve?
Allied plan to evacuate all Jews from Europe
use of atomic bombs to end the war in the Pacific
establishment of camps for the widespread murder of Jews
the Allied invasion of Western Europe
13
What is the main idea of this cartoon?
the Senate is working for the people
owners of business monopolies control the Senate
ordinary people are not allowed in the Senate
Senators can be bribed for small amounts of money
14
Carter’s decision to criticize South Africa’s apartheid policy was in responses to ?
civil wars
trade agreement violations
human rights abuses
immigration policies
15
After 2nd Red Scare, which came to mean a person who makes unsupported claims towards?
brinkmanship
infiltration
Containment
McCarthyism
16
Once the U.S. entered World War I, how did the government build an army ?
by establishing the draft
by offering large signing bonuses
by appealing to the patriotism of Americans
by asking for volunteers
17
Which term describes the growth of manufacturing and mechanical production in a country?
reconstruction
free market
industrialization
globalization
18
Where did Nazi officials arranged for they called the “Final Solution” ?
Jewish Conference
Kristallnacht Conference
Wannsee Conference
Nuremberg Conference
19
How did installment plans affect the American economy in the 1920s?
they fueled the growth of the consumer economy
they led to a sharp decline in average wages
they inspired Americans to cut back on luxury items
they reinforced the demand for lower tariffs
20
the dramatic industrial growth of the USA was caused by all of the following factors EXCEPT ?
an abundance of raw materials & natural resources
a large labor force
low tariffs on imports
an expanding domestic market
21
Which of the following best describes the impact of the 19th Amendment?
alcohol was prohibited in America
the prohibition of alcohol was removed
the teaching of evolution in public school was outlawed
women were granted suffrage
22
In his crusade against spread of communist influence, McCarthy used the following means except
badgering witnesses and ruining established careers
intimidating most of the people opposing him
boldly claiming to have a list of known communists
producing conclusive evidence people had communist ties
23
What was significant about the trial of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti?
they were both extremely violent murderers
political ideas played a major role in their criminal trial
they had belonged to an influential labor union
they were both found innocent
24
Which of the following best describes how the Cuban Missile Crisis ended?
USA threatened to impose a strict embargo on all Cuban
Soviets withdraw missiles If JFK's does not invade Cuba
JFK didn’t want to push the U.S. into a nuclear war
United States invaded Cuba destroyed the missiles
25
Which statement about the Social Gospel movement is true?
it preached salvation through service to the poor
it suggested that natural law determines who is poor
it was based on the theory of evolution
it preached salvation through acquiring influence and wealth
26
The Palmer Raids were a response to which of the following?
economic problems caused by demobilization
increase in Mexican immigration during WWI
fear of communism caused by the revolution in Russia
fear of another world war beginning
27
Which of the following is most similar to the Great Migration?
Mexican Repatriation
rise in nativism
Harlem Renaissance
Zoot Suit Riots
28
Why was there a drastic increase in unemployment in America from 1920 to 1921?
buying on margin and installment buying by many Americans
the effects of demobilization
the impact of the 1st Red Scare
the passage of the Emergency Quota Act
29
What effect did the Interstate System have on American society in the 1950's and 1960's?
it increased Americans' reliance on government aid
it further shifted the economy away from agriculture
it slowed down the post-war baby boom
it contributed to suburbanization
30
In the Iran-Contra Scandal, Reagan approved the sale of weapons to Iran for what reason?
improve relations with the Iranian government
support guerrillas fighting against pro-Soviet govt in Iran
used the money from Iran to aid the contras in Nicaragua
31
Which of the following best describes Andrew Carnegie’s “Gospel of Wealth”?
Rich people have no obligations to help society .
people should be free to make as much money as they can
poor should rise up and overthrow the rich capitalists
Rich have a moral responsibility to help society
32
Which of the following best summarizes the outcome of the Korean War?
Korea was reunited under a democratic government
North and South Korea remained divided at the 38th parallel
North Korea made minor gains in the south
majority of North Koreans fled southward
33
What was the main purpose of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC)?
stop the infiltration of communism into the U.S. government
contain the spread of communism in Europe
investigate the actions of Senator Joseph McCarthy
demobilize the American economy from wartime production
34
Which of the following led to President Roosevelt signing Executive Order 8802?
the belief that Japanese-Americans were disloyal
belief Germany posed a far greater threat than Japan
the efforts of the America First Committee
the efforts of the Double V campaign and A. Philip Randolph
35
Why was building the Panama Canal across Central America important to the U.S. Navy?
to prevent Spain from regaining control in Central America
a faster way to travel to U.S. imperial possessions
it needed to make money to build new ships
needed a faster way to reach its European allies
36
Which event is responsible for the creation of NASA ?
North Korea crossing the 38th parallel to invade South Korea
the Soviet launch of the Sputnik satellite
the successful communist revolution in China
McCarthy announcing the discovery of communists in the govt
37
1898, Tampa Bay, Florida, acquired the title of “on the map”. Why was it important?
it was the main port for the Army and supplies going to Cuba
Cuban leader Jose Marti was destroying American property
Rough Riders led their only attack on American soil in Tampa
people witnessed the battleship Maine explode
38
Following World War I, on whom did factory owners blame strikes?
newspapers that published stories about working conditions
workers who were “Reds” or communists
women who had joined the workforce during World War I
native-born Americans who disliked immigrants
39
Which of the following describes the actions that Teddy Roosevelt is taking in the cartoon?
he is gathering natural resources in the American West
he is showing he is committed to Laissez-faire government
he is preventing businesses from hurting the environment
he is enforcing the Sherman Antitrust Act
40
What is the long-term significance of the Berlin Airlift?
it showed the U.S. had forgiven Germany for WWII
it showed that Americans cared more about Europe than Asia
it demonstrated the concept of brinkmanship
demonstrated that the U.S. would resist the spread communism
41
Which of the following was NOT an impact of the building of the Panama Canal?
decreased travel time for the Navy
many workers died of Yellow Fever
an increase in trade around the world
an increase in immigration to America
42
the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act made it possible for many returning soldiers to do what?
move to the big city
make careers in the military
get jobs in unskilled labor
build and buy houses in the suburbs
43
Why were the Jewish refugees aboard the SS St. Louis turned away by America?
Americans were intensely anti-Semitic
restrictive immigration quotas established in the 1920s
fear that the Jews were Nazi spies
America was worried that helping would lead to an invasion
44
Which of the following best describes the beat generation, or beatniks?
nonconformity and individualism
suburbanites and car obsessed
materialism and “keeping up with the Joneses”
mainstream and uncontroversial
45
JFK supported the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba as an effort to do which of the following?
support Fidel Castro’s efforts for reform
remove a communist dictator from power
rescue hostages held by Cuban freedom fighters
stop the flow of illegal drugs to the United States
46
African Americans fought racism at home and Hitler overseas, know as the _____________
March on Washington Movement
Fight for Our Rights Alliance
Down with Racism
Double V Campaign
47
Which of the following is the reason why American led U.N. troops were sent to fight inKorea?
America wanted use massive retaliation and nuclear weapons
American leaders wanted to unite North and South Korea
America looked to prevent China from taking over North Korea
America wanted to prevent N Korea from taking over S Korea
48
Why did the United States government create the War Industries Board?
ensure that factories produced enough supplies for the war
ensure that soldiers were receiving proper training
ensure that young men registered for the military draft
to ensure that citizens were supporting the war effort
49
Which of the following was the cause of the Berlin Airlift in 1948?
Stalin cut off supply routes to democratic West Berlin
Stalin managed to gain control of East Berlin
Stalin allowed for free access to West Berlin
Stalin built a wall to separate West and East Berlin
50
Which of the following is true of wages for the working class during the 1920s?
remained unchanged while prices fell
wages rose, but many workers still lived in Poverty
rose faster than prices
rose, but only as fast as prices
51
Yellow fever became a serious obstacle for building the Panama Canal. How did the U.S. respond
by halting construction during the summer months
by bringing in more workers so work could continue
by eradicating mosquitos
by finding a cure for Yellow Fever
52
During World War II, women and minorities made gains mainly for which of thefollowing reasons?
shortage of labor created opportunities in the workplace
education increased the number of skilled workers
labor unions successfully demanded equal opportunities
these groups were forced into jobs
53
For the United States, what was the main success of the Korean War?
Korea became a united country
United States installed a democracy in North Korea
Communism was contained without the use of nuclear weapons
USA formed an alliance with China against the Soviet Union
54
Americans believed Sacco and Vanzetti were executed because of which of the following reasons?
were responsible for setting off bombs
were immigrants with radical beliefs during the Red Scare
were Communist agitators who helped organize strikes
they were subversives trying to overthrow the government
55
Migrant farm workers became an important part of agricultural system as a result of
the work of the Office of Price Administration
the Bracero Program
Roosevelt’s Executive Order 8802
the planting of victory gardens
56
increase in car ownership and Florida tourism was impacted by which of the following?
television and mass media
President Eisenhower
President Kennedy
the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act
57
What was the condition of America’s economy following World War I?
there was a brief recession, followed by economic growth
there was immediate nationwide prosperity
there was a long economic recession
there was a long, gradual decline in America’s economy
58
Why did Theodore Roosevelt support Panamanian revolutionaries in their fight againstColombia?
he cared about the well-being of Panamanians
he wanted to build a canal through the Isthmus of Panama
the United States was at war with Spain
the United States was at war with Colombia
59
As a result of the industrialization American workers experienced which of the following?
vast improvement in working conditions
rise in their standard of living
narrowing of the gap between rich and poor
decrease in competition for jobs
60
Which of the following explains the increase in personal ownership of homes after WWII?
2nd income of married women helped to finance home purchases
mortgages were at low rates and were backed by government
Americans were marrying younger and having larger families
population was shifting to the Southern and Western states
61
Which of the following was true under the Espionage and Sedition Acts of 1917-1918?
criticism of government leaders or war policies was a crime
it provided for Americans to be drafted into the army
censorship was aimed more at regular Americans
yellow press was declared unconstitutional
62
“glasnost” and “perestroika” policies in the Soviet Union introduced which of the following?
the collapse of communist regimes in Eastern Europe
the end of the arms race between the U.S. and Soviet Union
the strengthening of the communist system in Eastern Europe
the Iran Contra Affair and SALT I agreement
63
What was the immediate impact of Truman’s Executive Order 9981?
promise was made to help the countries of Greece and Turkey
government benefits for Native Americans were removed
the armed forces of the United States were desegregated
money for education was promised to returning soldiers
64
Which of the following best describes the outcome of the Florida land boom of the 1920s?
Floridians made money and land prices increased
land bust in the mid-1902s caused the stock market crash
people stopped moving toFlorida
land prices went up so much that nobody wanted to buy
65
The Camp David accords, were an attempt to do which of the following?
surrender the United States’ control of the Panama Canal
establish peace and stability in the Middle East
end the oil embargo that was causing an energy crisis
encourage the use of solar,other nonpolluting energy sources
66
Jane Addams opened a settlement house, the Hull House , for which of the following two reasons?
help the needy and to create jobs for middle class women.
for launching a political career and to fight crime.
earn rent money and to fight the political bosses.
clean up cities and make them more visually appealing.
67
Which of the following describes the purpose for the creation of the Black Cabinet?
Blacks who served as public policy advisors to FDR
Blacks who were caught up in a major political scandal
African-Americans who pushed the ideas of Marcus Garvey
Blacks who were elected into the fed govt from the South
68
Which of the following was a cause of American economic prosperity during thepost-WWII period?
women remained in the workforce after the war
America faced less competition because destruction in Europe
elimination of poverty increased demand for products
couples postponed having children in order to work longer
69
Which problem was demonstrated by events at Rosewood in 1923?
racial tensions in Northern cities in the years after WWI
the continuing prevalence of racism in my Southern towns
the absence of agricultural employment in the South
the growing strength of the KKK in Southern states
70
What was created in response to accusations that Truman was weak on communism?
the Hollywood Ten
the House Un-American Activities Committee
the Federal Loyalty Review Program
the Warsaw Pact
71
What was a long-term consequence of the event shown in the photograph?
the easing of Cold War tensions
a commitment to preserve historical landmarks
a commitment to continue humanitarian outreach
the easing of Vietnam War protests

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