What action did President Kennedy take to support his message in this speech?

He introduced federal civil rights legislation.

What debate is illustrated by their opposing viewpoints?

democratic vs. communist governments in Eastern Europe

What do the rulings in these cases reveal about the Supreme Court?

Court was influenced by the events of the Progressive Era.

What conclusion can be drawn from this chart?

Muckrakers drew attention that resulted in leg. change

Which idea is part of the legacy of the New Deal?

fed gov took more respons. for economic welfare of citizens.

This cartoon points out what similarity between the two leaders?

Both leaders invaded other countries.

Based on this excerpt, President Hoover would agree with what criticism of the New Deal?

New Deal resulted in a dangerous expansion of federal power.

Which statement best summarizes the United States' involvement with the Versailles Treaty?

US never ratified the Versailles Treaty.

In 1960s, Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee used sit-ins to achieve what goal?

challenging the legality of racially segregated facilities

The event symbolized in this cartoon had what effect on the United States?

Schools in US placed a greater emphasis on science and math.

How did the US decision to use atomic bombs to end WW II impact future international relations?

started arms race between the US and the Soviet Union

Reverend Sunday’s comments are reflective of what attitude in the early 20th century?

All social problems in nation resulted from use of alcohol

Which best describes the opinion of the artist of this cartoon?

The US needs to compete better with the Soviet Union.

What is an example of the "color line" to which DuBois refers in this quotation?

de facto segregation in schools, workplaces, and housing

At the end of WW II, what action did the US take as a reaction to the events of the Holocaust?

gave diplomatic recognition to newly formed state of Israel

How did the Soviet respond to development of NATO in 1949 in the early years of the Cold War?

It established the Warsaw Pact.

Which event completes this sequence of events?

Vietnam was united under a communist government.

What was the main message of this cartoon?

US and the Soviet must work together to stop a nuclear war.

sinking of Lusitania and the discovery of Zimmermann Note had what impact on the United States?

shifted public sentiment in favor of entering war in Europe.

What accomplishment is most often credited to the work of the Tennessee Valley Authority?

the introduction of electricity in rural areas

What action did President Kennedy take to address the situation he discussed in this speech?

ordered a naval blockade of Cuba

What was the main goal of the group represented in this photograph?

bring attention mistreatment Native Americans by the fed gov

What was the intent of flyers such as this one?

to prepare Japanese Americans to move to internment camps

What was the main idea of this political cartoon?

$ for Vietnam War came at expense of Great Society programs.

This pamphlet was most likely published as a direct response to which event?

the testing of an H-bomb by the Soviet Union

An individual who wore this button would most likely agree with which idea?

Equality must be obtained through any means, even violence

Pres Eisenhower’s response to the event in this photograph is evidence that what idea is true?

fed gov has responsibility to intervene to uphold fed laws

What do these headlines reveal about the United States Constitution?

Constitution is a living doc & can be amended to fit changes

What most likely caused the trend in this graph?

Volstead Act led to increase in organized crime in Chicago.

What impact did farm mechanization have on the population of the nation in the late 1800s?

Fewer workers on farms; people moved to cities for work

This poster represents what idea?

Afr. Am. should fight to win war; end discrimination at home

Why was Pres Kennedy forced to take action in response to situation described in this speech?

Cuba’s location gave US little response time if attacked

What idea is the basis for the philosophies of Social Darwinism and the Gospel of Wealth?

individual must take initiative/work hard to be successful.

This cartoon symbolizes what situation in Europe after World War II?

East Europe was cut off from rest of Europe by the Soviet.

The women in this photograph were demanding a constitutional amendment for what purpose?

granting women the right to vote

What action did President Roosevelt take to support this statement?

He designated several areas as national parks and monuments.

What does this photograph reveal about the fed gov's role in promoting civil rights?

Fed gov override state gov opposition to integration

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1
What foreign policy concept is most reflected in the Eisenhower Doctrine?
containment
imperialism
brinkmanship
isolation
2
What action did President Kennedy take to support his message in this speech?
He established a commission to study civil rights issues.
He announced the desegregation of military units.
He sent troop southern states to enforce desegregation laws.
He introduced federal civil rights legislation.
3
What debate is illustrated by their opposing viewpoints?
desegregation of schools and other public facilities
the establishment of the United Nations
the morality of using atomic weapons during a war
democratic vs. communist governments in Eastern Europe
4
What do the rulings in these cases reveal about the Supreme Court?
Court was influenced by the events of the Progressive Era.
The Court favored industry over the rights of workers
Court was unwavering its rulings related to worker's hours.
It didn't take sides dispute with unions and industrialists.
5
What conclusion can be drawn from this chart?
Muckrakers had little impact on the Progressive Movement.
Muckrakers successful with the support of the president.
Muckrakers drew attention that resulted in leg. change
Muckrakers were unable to get any laws passed.
6
Which conferences exhibited early tension between the Soviet Union and the United States?
Atlantic and Tehran
Tehran and Potsdam
Atlantic and Yalta
Casablanca and Atlantic
7
Which idea is part of the legacy of the New Deal?
fed gov stopped going into debt; maintained balanced budget
federal gov began buying stocks; investing in private comp.
fed gov took more respons. for economic welfare of citizens.
fed gov-greater role protect civil rights of minor. groups
8
Which leader is most responsible for the strategy seen in this photograph?
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Malcolm X
Stokely Carmichael
Thurgood Marshall
9
This cartoon points out what similarity between the two leaders?
Both leaders had spheres of influence in the Middle East.
Both leaders invaded other countries.
Both leaders carried out genocide against the Jewish people.
Both leaders defended their nations from invasions.
10
What case overturned this decision?
Brown v. Board of Education
Miranda v. Arizona
Schenck v. United States
Roe v. Wade
11
Based on this excerpt, President Hoover would agree with what criticism of the New Deal?
New Deal relied too much on funds from state and local gov.
The New Deal ignored the economic situation of minorities.
The New Deal did not go far enough to help the economy.
New Deal resulted in a dangerous expansion of federal power.
12
Which statement best summarizes the United States' involvement with the Versailles Treaty?
US never ratified the Versailles Treaty.
US joined League of Nations; didn't sign Versailles Treaty
US rejected League of Nations, but signed Versailles Treaty.
US ratified the Versailles Treaty in its entirety.
13
In 1960s, Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee used sit-ins to achieve what goal?
ending literacy tests as a requirement for voting
protest tuition rising costs historically black colleges
challenging the legality of racially segregated facilities
bringing awareness to humanitarian issues overseas
14
The event symbolized in this cartoon had what effect on the United States?
Schools in US placed a greater emphasis on science and math.
A war broke out between the Soviet Union and the US.
US launched its own satellite to spy on the Soviet Union.
The United States cut back its nuclear weapons program.
15
How did the US decision to use atomic bombs to end WW II impact future international relations?
Prompted the UN to develop laws related to war crimes
Convinced many Asian nations to end trade deals with the US
Resulted in Kellogg-Briand Pact to prevent future conflicts.
started arms race between the US and the Soviet Union
16
Reverend Sunday’s comments are reflective of what attitude in the early 20th century?
separation of church/state to protect religious practices
Crime and other social problems were caused by poverty.
Allowing women to vote would promote a more godlike society.
All social problems in nation resulted from use of alcohol
17
Which best describes the opinion of the artist of this cartoon?
The US is technologically superior to the Soviet Union.
The Soviet Union poses no real threat to the United States.
The Soviet Union poses a threat to the US airline industry.
The US needs to compete better with the Soviet Union.
18
What is an example of the "color line" to which DuBois refers in this quotation?
Mason Dixon Line between the northern and southern states
founding of Nat. Assoc. for Advancement of Colored People
de facto segregation in schools, workplaces, and housing
the "Atlanta Compromise" speech by Booker T. Washington
19
At the end of WW II, what action did the US take as a reaction to the events of the Holocaust?
enacted the Marshall Plan to help European nations rebuild
gave diplomatic recognition to newly formed state of Israel
signed Kellogg-Briand Pact to outlaw future armed conflicts
conducted the Berlin Airlift to help people of West Berlin
20
organization's philosophy differed from these volunteers' approach to achieving civil rights?
Congress of Racial Equality
Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee
Black Panthers
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
21
How did the Soviet respond to development of NATO in 1949 in the early years of the Cold War?
It joined the United Nations.
It developed the Moscow Treaty Organization.
It refused to attend the Yalta Conference.
It established the Warsaw Pact.
22
Which event completes this sequence of events?
Vietnam was united under a communist government.
Ho Chi Minh liberated Vietnam from the French.
The policy of Vietnamization was announced.
The My Lai Massacre occurred.
23
What was the main message of this cartoon?
US and the Soviet must work together to stop a nuclear war.
US must curtail its own nuclear ambitions to help the Soviet
US and Soviet must stop Cuba before it launches missiles.
The US must be wary of nuclear activities of the Soviet.
24
sinking of Lusitania and the discovery of Zimmermann Note had what impact on the United States?
shifted public sentiment in favor of entering war in Europe.
They caused President Wilson to lose his reelection bid.
They reinforced the US's commitment to remaining neutral.
convinced the US to withdraw all aid to the Allied Powers
25
What accomplishment is most often credited to the work of the Tennessee Valley Authority?
the establishment of farmer's unions
the construction of the Hoover Dam
the introduction of electricity in rural areas
the preservation of Yellowstone National Park
26
Which civil rights leader would most likely have worn this button?
Medgar Evers
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Stokely Carmichael
Rosa Parks
27
What action did President Kennedy take to address the situation he discussed in this speech?
ended diplomatic relations with the Soviet
instituted an embargo of Cuban products
ordered a naval blockade of Cuba
ordered buildup of nuclear weapons to intimidate the Soviet
28
What was the main goal of the group represented in this photograph?
to encourage Native American tribes to secede from the US
commemorate the anniv of Native Americans massacre in 1890
to push for voting rights for Native Americans
bring attention mistreatment Native Americans by the fed gov
29
What was the intent of flyers such as this one?
to inform Jap. Am. about the destruction at Pearl Harbor
to alert Jap. Am. to financial rewards if they act as spies
to warn Jap. Am. about potential racial discrimination
to prepare Japanese Americans to move to internment camps
30
What was the main idea of this political cartoon?
War in Vietnam improved American economy during the 1960s.
Great Society needs to be dismantled due to being too costly
$ for Vietnam War came at expense of Great Society programs.
Construction of new railroads helped American war effort.
31
This pamphlet was most likely published as a direct response to which event?
the failure of the Bay of Pigs invasion
the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
the success of the Berlin Airlift
the testing of an H-bomb by the Soviet Union
32
An individual who wore this button would most likely agree with which idea?
Under MLK strategies of Civil Rights Movement were effective
Equality must be obtained through any means, even violence
Sit-ins were effective; needed to occur in northern cities.
Nonviolence-only way for African Americans to get equality
33
Which amendment was added to the Constitution as a response to this situation?
19th Amendment
20th Amendment
18th Amendment
17th Amendment
34
Pres Eisenhower’s response to the event in this photograph is evidence that what idea is true?
Supreme Court can authorize use of fed troops to keep peace.
States can override fed laws when conflicts with state laws
fed gov has responsibility to intervene to uphold fed laws
Pres can override Supreme Court ruling with executive order
35
What do these headlines reveal about the United States Constitution?
Constitution is absolute and cannot be altered or abolished.
Constitution amended every 10 years reflect changes
Constitution is a living doc & can be amended to fit changes
Constitution does not address changing social norms
36
What most likely caused the trend in this graph?
Chicagoans used violence to oppose the 19th Amen.
Chicago labor unions staged violent protests in the 1920s.
Great Migration brought racial violence to northern cities
Volstead Act led to increase in organized crime in Chicago.
37
What impact did farm mechanization have on the population of the nation in the late 1800s?
Fewer workers on farms; people moved to cities for work
More people moved to rural areas because farming was easier.
immigrants moved west to set up farms on the Great Plains.
Sharecropping declined; help no longer needed to harvest
38
This poster represents what idea?
Jap. Am. should resist being sent to internment camps.
Afr. Am. should fight to win war; end discrimination at home
German Amer. return to Germany and fight against the US.
Jewish Amer. should fund relocation of Holocaust survivors.
39
Why was Pres Kennedy forced to take action in response to situation described in this speech?
The US had been an ally of Cuba since Spanish-American War.
Cuban gov requested help to prevent Soviet invasion
The US wanted to avoid an influx of Cuban refugees.
Cuba’s location gave US little response time if attacked
40
What idea is the basis for the philosophies of Social Darwinism and the Gospel of Wealth?
The government should intervene to help those in need.
individual must take initiative/work hard to be successful.
Poverty is unfortunate but nec. aspect of industrial growth.
wealthy are obligated to support organiz. that help poor
41
This cartoon symbolizes what situation in Europe after World War II?
East Europe was cut off from rest of Europe by the Soviet.
British spies monitored actions of the Soviet for the UN.
Soviet had more advancements in industry than rest of Europe
Stalin protected Soviet from invasion by other nations.
42
Which decade is best described as a period where new values clashed with old ways?
the 1910s
the 1920s
the 1930s
the 1940s
43
tragedy at Triangle Shirtwaist factory is most closely associated with which reform movement?
workers' rights
immigration
prohibition
women's suffrage
44
Which idea would complete the chart?
isolationism
nativism
imperialism
socialism
45
The women in this photograph were demanding a constitutional amendment for what purpose?
allowing women to attend the same colleges as men
allowing women to petition the government
granting women the right to vote
ensuring women received equal pay for equal work
46
What action did President Roosevelt take to support this statement?
He established federal guidelines for pollution levels.
He outlawed tourism on federal lands.
He designated several areas as national parks and monuments.
set monetary fines for businesses that polluted the environ.
47
What does this photograph reveal about the fed gov's role in promoting civil rights?
fed gov used peace to get states to follow integration laws
fed gov lacked authority to enforce state segregation laws
Fed gov override state gov opposition to integration
Federal gov was reluctant to get involved in "state matters"

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