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Review this Quiz! to best prepare for your American Cultures midterm!
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The Harlem Renaissance was a/an...
plan to reform the economy of NY during the Great Depression
white nationalist party fighting blacks
intellectual & artistic cultural movement in Harlem, NY
protest in Harlem where blacks fought for equal rights
2
The 13th Amendment declared....
all people are equal under the law
women can vote
all men are able to vote, regardless of race
slaves were free
3
When LEGAL immigrants come to the U.S. they obtain VISAS...most are granted on what basis?
Employment based
Family based
Lottery
Educational attainment
4
This factor was NOT one of the four causes of WWI?
Imperialism
Economics
Militarism
Nationalism
5
What was the SPARK event that started the Great Depression?
stock market crashed, leading to the Great Depression
The Start of World War I
The start of World War II
A fire burnt down the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in NYC
6
The Cold War was called "cold" because...
because the "snowman" nuclear weapon ended the war
the weapons used would scorch the earth causing an ice age
the USSR and the U.S. never openly engaged in combat
most of the fighting occurred in Russia, where it is cold
7
Most Arab-Americans already living in the United States are of what religious affiliation?
Atheist
Hindu
Muslim
Christian
8
Rosa Parks, who refused to give up her seat for a white passenger sparked this event...
The Arrest of the Little Rock Nine
Little Rock Nine's Integration Day
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
The March on Washington
9
What kind of music did most teenagers prefer in the 1950s?
Jazz
Hip Hop
Rock n' Roll
Swing
10
What was the Dust Bowl?
massive sandstorms in the West during the Great Depression
a plague during the Great Depression
the pollution found within NYC
football game between Texas Tech and South Florida
11
What modern day event caused the United States to crackdown on illegal immigration?
9/11
The Mexican-American War
North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement
Drug Cartels
12
During the Cold War, the objective of American politics was...
Marshall Plan - rebuild Europe after WWII
War Powers Act of 1973 - limit the powers of the president
Containment - stop the spread of Communism
Bomb Shelters - build many bomb shelters because of WWII
13
Which ethnic minority was first LEGALLY discriminated against in the U.S.?
Chinese
Africans
Mexicans
Jews
14
All of the following have been a pull factor for migrants to the United States, EXCEPT...
religious freedoms
freedom of speech
job opportunities
oppressive government
15
A Captain of Industry is someone who....
invests money in foreign banks to earn a profit
saved many Americans during the Great Depression
exploits people and the environment to build their wealth
uses their wealth to benefit society
16
The baby boom was...
a dramatic population increase in the U.S. in the 1950s
weapons made for children during WWII
babies began the new fad of wearing boom boxes
small atomic bombs that could easily be transported
17
Which of the following BEST represents the "American Dream"?
Long working hours, low pay, discrimination
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
equal protection, wealth, unequal income
great pay, rude neighbors, equal opportunity
18
A robber baron is someone who...
engages in charitable work throughout the world
exploits people and the environment to gain wealth
robbed people in "Hoovervilles" during the Great Depression
uses their money to support society
19
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed by which president?
Richard M. Nixon
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Jimmy E. Carter
20
EMIGRATE means...
to migrate to a place
to make a permanent move
to migrate from a place
to move to a new country
21
which of these is TRUE of women in modern America?
expected to solely remain in the home and raise children
they attend and graduate from college less than males
On average, they make less income than males in similar jobs
males have longer life expectancy than women
22
The 14th Amendment declared...
all people are equal under the law
all women could vote
slaves were free
all men could vote, regardless of race
23
What was the SPARK event that caused WWI to begin?
Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor
the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife
the assassination of French prime minister, Louis Chaquez
Hitler's first internment camp
24
The 15th Amendment declared...
all men can vote, regardless of race
women could vote
slaves were free
all people are equal under the law
25
having a "hands off" approach is termed...
laissez-faire
sharecropping
industrialism
eugenics
26
An example of a black code could be...
blacks being allowed to purchase a home
blacks being provided with educational opportunities
the Freedman's Bureau helping blacks find employment
blacks being denied the right to testify against whites
27
In the 1920s, women BEGAN TO AVOID wearing...
shorter skirts
shorter haircuts
corsets and hoop skirts
pants
28
The most highly educated immigrant group in the U.S. is...
Hispanic American
Arab Americans
Asian Americans
African Americans
29
What was the SPARK event that forced the U.S. to enter World War II?
D-Day (the battle of Normandy)
Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor
Germany's continuous killing of Jews
Germany bombing Great Britains cruise ship, the Lusitania
30
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
31
An example of ACTIVE civil disobedience is...
Susan B. Anthony voted illegally in 1872
Refusing to go to school because of the school rules
Henry Thoreau refused to pay taxes in protest
Refusing to answer your boyfriend's text after he cheated
32
What types of jobs do most undocumented Hispanic immigrants work?
Professional jobs
Blue collar jobs
Pink collar jobs
White collar jobs
33
Nativism can be defined as...
a pride one has for being Native American
a hatred of people born in the U.S.
a smug feeling towards old people
a strong dislike for immigrants
34
This black nationalist group used military tactics to defend their communities...
Little Rock Nine
Freedom Riders
Black Panthers Party
The March on Washington
35
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
36
The New Deal was...
Name of a popular movie during the Great Depression
Government programs to help struggling economically citizens
Treaty that ended World War II
Nickname given to the 1940s
37
During the Great Depression, "Hoovervilles" were called "Hoovervilles" because...
they adored President Hoover
citizens blamed President Hoover for the economic failures
president Hoover built them
it was the name of the nearest town
38
Women in the 1950s could be described as...
congress passed a law to ensure equal pay for women
women became the primary breadwinners of the family
many broke expectations by working as doctors and lawyers
they maintained a clean suburban home while raising children
39
Which of the following reflects America during the Industrial Revolution?
immigration was at its lowest in American history
factories provided jobs for skilled, educated people only
More Americans becoming farmers
Native Americans handing over their land to the Feds
40
Japan, Germany, and Italy...this trio was called
The Axis Powers during WWI
The Allied Powers during WWII
The Axis Powers during WWII
The Central Powers during WWI
41
which of the groups studied makes up the largest ethnic population in America?
Asian Americans
African Americans
Arab Americans
Hispanic Americans
42
Which of the choices below demonstrate a PULL factor for immigrants during the Industrial Rev?
the Great Chicago Fire of 1871
long, dangerous and expensive travel to America
great opportunities for land and employment
Irish potato famine caused hunger and starvation
43
The 19th Amendment declared...
slaves were free
recently freed men could vote
all citizens are protected under the laws
women could vote
