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Review this Quiz! to best prepare for your American Cultures midterm!
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1
The 14th Amendment declared...
all men could vote, regardless of race
all people are equal under the law
slaves were free
all women could vote
2
All of the following have been a pull factor for migrants to the United States, EXCEPT...
freedom of speech
job opportunities
oppressive government
religious freedoms
3
which of these is TRUE of women in modern America?
they attend and graduate from college less than males
On average, they make less income than males in similar jobs
expected to solely remain in the home and raise children
males have longer life expectancy than women
4
What was the SPARK event that caused WWI to begin?
Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor
Hitler's first internment camp
the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife
the assassination of French prime minister, Louis Chaquez
5
An example of ACTIVE civil disobedience is...
Henry Thoreau refused to pay taxes in protest
Refusing to go to school because of the school rules
Susan B. Anthony voted illegally in 1872
Refusing to answer your boyfriend's text after he cheated
6
Which of the following reflects America during the Industrial Revolution?
factories provided jobs for skilled, educated people only
Native Americans handing over their land to the Feds
More Americans becoming farmers
immigration was at its lowest in American history
7
This event is where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his "I have a dream" speech.
The Freedom Riders day of arrest
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
The March on Washington
Little Rock Nine's Integration Day
8
Japan, Germany, and Italy...this trio was called
The Central Powers during WWI
The Axis Powers during WWII
The Axis Powers during WWI
The Allied Powers during WWII
9
The 15th Amendment declared...
women could vote
all men can vote, regardless of race
all people are equal under the law
slaves were free
10
The baby boom was...
small atomic bombs that could easily be transported
weapons made for children during WWII
babies began the new fad of wearing boom boxes
a dramatic population increase in the U.S. in the 1950s
11
A robber baron is someone who...
robbed people in "Hoovervilles" during the Great Depression
engages in charitable work throughout the world
uses their money to support society
exploits people and the environment to gain wealth
12
When LEGAL immigrants come to the U.S. they obtain VISAS...most are granted on what basis?
Lottery
Employment based
Educational attainment
Family based
13
The New Deal was...
Name of a popular movie during the Great Depression
Treaty that ended World War II
Government programs to help struggling economically citizens
Nickname given to the 1940s
14
In the 1920s, women BEGAN TO AVOID wearing...
corsets and hoop skirts
shorter haircuts
shorter skirts
pants
15
What was the Dust Bowl?
the pollution found within NYC
massive sandstorms in the West during the Great Depression
football game between Texas Tech and South Florida
a plague during the Great Depression
16
Which of the choices below demonstrate a PULL factor for immigrants during the Industrial Rev?
great opportunities for land and employment
the Great Chicago Fire of 1871
long, dangerous and expensive travel to America
Irish potato famine caused hunger and starvation
17
What modern day event caused the United States to crackdown on illegal immigration?
9/11
North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement
The Mexican-American War
Drug Cartels
18
During the Cold War, the objective of American politics was...
War Powers Act of 1973 - limit the powers of the president
Bomb Shelters - build many bomb shelters because of WWII
Marshall Plan - rebuild Europe after WWII
Containment - stop the spread of Communism
19
A Captain of Industry is someone who....
saved many Americans during the Great Depression
invests money in foreign banks to earn a profit
exploits people and the environment to build their wealth
uses their wealth to benefit society
20
What types of jobs do most undocumented Hispanic immigrants work?
Professional jobs
Pink collar jobs
White collar jobs
Blue collar jobs
21
What was the SPARK event that started the Great Depression?
The start of World War II
stock market crashed, leading to the Great Depression
The Start of World War I
A fire burnt down the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in NYC
22
The 13th Amendment declared....
all men are able to vote, regardless of race
slaves were free
women can vote
all people are equal under the law
23
The Cold War was called "cold" because...
most of the fighting occurred in Russia, where it is cold
the weapons used would scorch the earth causing an ice age
because the "snowman" nuclear weapon ended the war
the USSR and the U.S. never openly engaged in combat
24
Nativism can be defined as...
a strong dislike for immigrants
a hatred of people born in the U.S.
a pride one has for being Native American
a smug feeling towards old people
25
Rosa Parks, who refused to give up her seat for a white passenger sparked this event...
Little Rock Nine's Integration Day
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
The Arrest of the Little Rock Nine
The March on Washington
26
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed by which president?
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Richard M. Nixon
Jimmy E. Carter
27
Women in the 1950s could be described as...
congress passed a law to ensure equal pay for women
many broke expectations by working as doctors and lawyers
they maintained a clean suburban home while raising children
women became the primary breadwinners of the family
28
which of the groups studied makes up the largest ethnic population in America?
Hispanic Americans
Asian Americans
African Americans
Arab Americans
29
Most Arab-Americans already living in the United States are of what religious affiliation?
Christian
Muslim
Atheist
Hindu
30
During the Great Depression, "Hoovervilles" were called "Hoovervilles" because...
it was the name of the nearest town
president Hoover built them
they adored President Hoover
citizens blamed President Hoover for the economic failures
31
This black nationalist group used military tactics to defend their communities...
Little Rock Nine
The March on Washington
Freedom Riders
Black Panthers Party
32
The Harlem Renaissance was a/an...
protest in Harlem where blacks fought for equal rights
plan to reform the economy of NY during the Great Depression
white nationalist party fighting blacks
intellectual & artistic cultural movement in Harlem, NY
33
An example of a black code could be...
blacks being denied the right to testify against whites
blacks being provided with educational opportunities
blacks being allowed to purchase a home
the Freedman's Bureau helping blacks find employment
34
Which ethnic minority was first LEGALLY discriminated against in the U.S.?
Africans
Mexicans
Chinese
Jews
35
Which is NOT true of the 1950's culture in America?
due to the pentagon papers, Americans distrusted the gov't
packaged meals, fast food, kitchen appliances were popular
television became America's favorite pastime
the Cold War began with the cultural fight against communism
36
Which of the following BEST represents the "American Dream"?
equal protection, wealth, unequal income
great pay, rude neighbors, equal opportunity
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Long working hours, low pay, discrimination
37
The most highly educated immigrant group in the U.S. is...
African Americans
Asian Americans
Hispanic American
Arab Americans
38
This factor was NOT one of the four causes of WWI?
Militarism
Nationalism
Imperialism
Economics
39
What was the SPARK event that forced the U.S. to enter World War II?
Germany's continuous killing of Jews
Germany bombing Great Britains cruise ship, the Lusitania
D-Day (the battle of Normandy)
Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor
40
having a "hands off" approach is termed...
industrialism
laissez-faire
sharecropping
eugenics
41
What kind of music did most teenagers prefer in the 1950s?
Jazz
Rock n' Roll
Swing
Hip Hop
42
EMIGRATE means...
to migrate to a place
to move to a new country
to make a permanent move
to migrate from a place
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The 19th Amendment declared...
women could vote
all citizens are protected under the laws
recently freed men could vote
slaves were free
