As World War II was ending, the US decided to join the United Nations mainly because the US

recognized that efforts to achieve world peace required US involvement

Which pair of circumstances represents an accurate cause-and-effect relationship?

more jobs in factories ---> migration of African Americans to the North

Why was the United States called the “arsenal of democracy” in 1940?

The US provided much of the weaponry needed to fight the Axis powers.

When the Dow Jones Industrial Average began to drop sharply in late October 1929,

investors raced to get their money out of the stock market.

During World War II, many Japanese Americans were interned, or

confined to camps in isolated areas.

Critics charged that President Roosevelt’s plan to increase the number of Supreme Court Justices was in conflict with

the constitutional principle of checks and balances

During World War II, posters of Rosie the Riveter were used to

recruit women into wartime industries

Which series of events leading to World War II is in the correct chronological order?

Neutrality Acts → Lend-Lease Act → Japans attacks US → US declares war

Who were the main targets of the Ku Klux Klan’s terror?

African Americans, Catholics, Jews, and immigrants

Though relatively few in number, flappers represented

women’s desire to rebel against society.

One difference between the administrations of Presidents Franklin Roosevelt and Herbert Hoover is that Roosevelt was

more willing to use government intervention to solve economic problems

What finally brought an end to World War II?

the dropping of atomic bombs by the US on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

In the 1930’s, the enactment of New Deal programs demonstrated a belief that

the Government must concern itself with the people’s economic well-being

The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920’s was a period when African Americans

created noteworthy works of art and literature

What prompted the United States to enter the World War II in 1941?

the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

Many Americans believed that Sacco and Vanzetti were executed because they were

immigrants with radical beliefs during the Red Scare.

Which was part of American policy during the early years of World War II?

remaining neutral while making war supplies available to Britain

Which of the following was part of the New Deal legacy?

a restored sense of hope among the people

How did Eleanor Roosevelt help the President?

by reporting on conditions in the country

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1
What were two basic causes of the Dust Bowl during the early 1930's?
clear-cutting of forests and construction of railroads
overfarming and severe drought
strip mining and toxic waste dumping
overpopulation and urban sprawl
2
One result of Prohibition during the 1920's was
a decline in dancing and socializing.
an increase in alcoholism.
the rise of organized crime.
the creation of urban artistic colonies.
3
Henry Ford’s dream was to sell cars that
came in many colors.
would attract wealthy business owners.
ordinary people could afford.
could travel 100 miles per hour.
4
The economy grew in the 1920's as consumers
carefully conserved electricity.
began to buy goods on credit.
invested most of their money in government bonds.
learned to ignore advertisements.
5
As World War II was ending, the US decided to join the United Nations mainly because the US
sought to meet the American public’s demand for free-trade agreements
recognized that efforts to achieve world peace required US involvement
wanted to continue to play the same role it had in the League of Nations
wanted to stop the growing influence of developing nations
6
Which pair of circumstances represents an accurate cause-and-effect relationship?
establishment of Jim Crow laws ---> beginning of Reconstruction
closing of the frontier ---> completion of the transcontinental railroad
Dred Scott decision ---> passage of the Fugitive Slave Law
more jobs in factories ---> migration of African Americans to the North
7
Why was the United States called the “arsenal of democracy” in 1940?
Most of the battles to defend democracy took place on US soil.
The US provided much of the weaponry needed to fight the Axis powers.
The leaders in the democratic nations of Europe were educated in the US
The United States supervised elections in European nations before the war.
8
What was the “final solution to the Jewish question,” announced by the Nazis at the Wannsee Conference?
compromise with Jewish leaders
draft all Jews into the German army
force all Jews to emigrate
kill all the Jews
9
When the Dow Jones Industrial Average began to drop sharply in late October 1929,
bankers pardoned personal loans and mortgages.
investors raced to get their money out of the stock market.
investors bought record shares of stock.
President Hoover warned Americans to stop investing.
10
During World War II, many Japanese Americans were interned, or
confined to camps in isolated areas.
given special privileges.
told to leave the United States.
sent back to Japan.
11
Critics charged that President Roosevelt’s plan to increase the number of Supreme Court Justices was in conflict with
the Supreme Court’s practice of judicial restraint
the constitutional principle of checks and balances
attempts of Congress to limit judicial responsibilities
efforts to restrict the number of terms a President could serve
12
The National Origins Act of 1924 reduced the number of people who could
enter the United States
none of the above
leave the United States
both enter and leave the United States
13
During World War II, posters of Rosie the Riveter were used to
support higher education for women
recruit women into wartime industries
encourage women to serve in the armed forces
promote women’s suffrage
14
Which event is most closely associated with the end of the Great Depression?
passage of the Social Security Act
beginning of World War II
reelection of President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1940
announcement of the Marshall Plan
15
Which series of events leading to World War II is in the correct chronological order?
Neutrality Act → Japan attacks US → Lend-Lease Act → US declares war
Neutrality Acts → Lend-Lease Act → Japans attacks US → US declares war
Lend-Lease Act → Neutrality Act→ US declares war → Japan attacks US
US declares war → Japan attacks US → Lend-Lease Act → Neutrality Act
16
Who were the main targets of the Ku Klux Klan’s terror?
white fundamentalists
police officers and city officials
gamblers, gangsters, and prostitutes
African Americans, Catholics, Jews, and immigrants
17
Though relatively few in number, flappers represented
a sign of social stability.
women’s desire to rebel against society.
the significant impact of women on national elections.
women’s desire to return to the past.
18
One difference between the administrations of Presidents Franklin Roosevelt and Herbert Hoover is that Roosevelt was
able to ignore economic issues for most of his first term in office
unwilling to allow government agencies to establish jobs programs
more willing to use government intervention to solve economic problems
unable to win congressional support for his economic program
19
What finally brought an end to World War II?
the appeasement of Germany
the dropping of atomic bombs by the US on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
a U.S. naval blockade of Japan
a massive Soviet invasion of the Japanese islands
20
In the 1930’s, the enactment of New Deal programs demonstrated a belief that
state governments should give up control over commerce inside their states
the United States Constitution was not relevant to 20th-century life
the Government must concern itself with the people’s economic well-being
corporations were best left to operate without government interference
21
Which group faced hard times during much of the 1920s?
farmers
small investors
owners of large corporations
urban bankers
22
The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920’s was a period when African Americans
used civil disobedience to fight segregation in the Armed Forces
created noteworthy works of art and literature
migrated to the West in search of land and jobs
left the United States in large numbers to settle in Nigeria
23
The collapse of the American economic system
led to a worldwide depression.
affected only the German economy.
increased demand for American-made goods.
boosted American investment in Europe.
24
What prompted the United States to enter the World War II in 1941?
the pact that the Soviet Union signed with Germany
Germany’s invasion of the Rhineland
the imprisonment of Jews in German concentration camps
the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
25
Many Americans believed that Sacco and Vanzetti were executed because they were
responsible for setting off bombs that damaged A. Mitchell Palmer’s home.
Communist agitators who helped organize strikes.
subversives trying to overthrow the government.
immigrants with radical beliefs during the Red Scare.
26
Which was part of American policy during the early years of World War II?
terminating all trade agreements with warring nations
denouncing Britain and France for declaring war on Germany
following a foreign policy of appeasement
remaining neutral while making war supplies available to Britain
27
Uneven prosperity, personal debt, and overproduction were warning signs of an unsound economy. Another danger sign was
stock market speculation.
isolationism.
frequent strikes by unions.
welfare capitalism.
28
Which of the following was part of the New Deal legacy?
an end to discrimination against African Americans and women
an end to recessions in the economy
guaranteed health insurance for all citizens
a restored sense of hope among the people
29
How did Eleanor Roosevelt help the President?
by designing New Deal policies
by assisting Frances Perkins
by running New Deal agencies
by reporting on conditions in the country
30
The complicated Allied invasion to take Europe back from the Axis Powers began
in the Soviet Union.
on D-Day.
in Rome.
at the Battle of the Bulge.

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