In Marbury v. Madison, Chief Justice Marshall argued successfully that the Supreme Court could

declare federal laws as unconstitutional

Which of the following was most crucial in bringing about U.S. participation in World War I?

German submarine attacks on merchant and passenger ships

Which of the following did NOT occur between 1866 and 1900?

the Federal Reserve Banking system was established

The California Gold Rush resulted in all of the following developments EXCEPT the

kidnapping of thousands of Chinese to serve as workers

Which of the following is regarded as THE major accomplishment of the Nixon administration?

detente with the USSR and China

Stalwarts, Half-Breeds, and Mugwumps were

factions of the Republican Party

limited missiles of the U.S. and USSR

The debate between Webster and Hayne in 1830 concerned?

the nullification of federal laws

The most significant consequence of the French and Indian War was that...

Britain and her colonies began to distrust one another

The foreign policies of Washington, Jefferson, and Monroe were similar in that they

sought to avoid involvement in European affairs

The Know-Nothing Party

demanded an end to immigration into the United States

The historian Frederick Jackson Turner argued that the frontier shaped America by

timulating individualism, nationalism, and democracy.

Why did President Cleveland intervene in the Pullman Strike of 1894?

strike interfered with U.S. mail and interstate commerce

The Jay Treaty (1794) provided for

evacuation of British troops from the Great Lakes

The two factors that did most to stimulate rapid western settlement were

the Homestead Act and the railroad

believed it liberated women from traditional family bonds

All of the following were reasons why a consumer culture appeared in the 1950s EXCEPT

a considerable drop in the prices of consumer goods

Which statement best summarizes the Open Door Policy?

all nations should be granted equal trading rights w/ China

What event is pictured below?

Signing of Declaration of Independence

American went to war against Spain in 1898 because of all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Spain's refusal to discuss terms for peace

Thomas Paine's Common Sense

urged colonists to declare independence

An important result of the Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act was

tariff reprisals from a number of foreign countries

Manifest Destiny was based on all of the following ideas EXCEPT

conquest of new territory would give U.S. military strength

The Sedition Act of 1918 was most often used to punish

persons who criticized the war effort

The purpose of the Pendleton Act of 1883 was to

fill some government jobs on the basis of competitive exams

Anglo-American women in colonial times

could own property if widowed or divorced

Which statement concerning African-Americans' Civil Rights movement in the 1960s is accurate?

it stimulated the growth of other reform movements

Which statement BEST describes many of the reforms proposed by the Populist Party?

they were won through the efforts of other political parties

The one obstacle to resolving American-Japanese during the 1941 negotiations was

the embargo on war supplies to Japan

Woodrow Wilson's "New Freedom" and Theodore Roosevelt's "New Nationalism" were similar in that

both expanded government's role in regulating business

President Carter thought he could advance the cause of human rights by

cutting off U.S. aid to dictatorial regimes

The 1968 Tet Offensive

led to the belief that the Vietnam War was unwinnable

The conclusion of the Sacco and Vanzetti case suggested that

many had an unreasonable fear of radicals and foreigners

The Dawes Act changed attitudes toward Native Americans when it

wiped out tribal ownership & granted 160 acres to families

As a result of the "Corrupt Bargain"

John Quincy Adams became president

Which of the following was NOT a cause of John Adam's defeat in the election of 1800?

British harassment of American sailors

Policies based on the idea of Manifest Destiny led to all of the following EXCEPT

the decline of the Democratic Party

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1
In Marbury v. Madison, Chief Justice Marshall argued successfully that the Supreme Court could
remove federal officials who could not perform their duties
declare federal laws as unconstitutional
Incorrect
determine cases involving interstate commerce
2
Which of the following was most crucial in bringing about U.S. participation in World War I?
British propaganda
German submarine attacks on merchant and passenger ships
German violation of Belgian neutrality
German interference with Mexico
3
Which of the following did NOT occur between 1866 and 1900?
the first federal anti-trust act was passed
William Jennings Bryan gave his "Cross of Gold" speech
the Federal Reserve Banking system was established
the Sioux Indians were subdued
4
The California Gold Rush resulted in all of the following developments EXCEPT the
forcing Indians to serve as indentured laborers
influx of 200,000 into the region
kidnapping of thousands of Chinese to serve as workers
pressuring the federal government to annex California
5
Which of the following is regarded as THE major accomplishment of the Nixon administration?
economic reforms
new social programs
detente with the USSR and China
environment regulations
6
Stalwarts, Half-Breeds, and Mugwumps were
independent political parties
factions of the Republican Party
names for Democratic Party reformers
Native American political groups
7
The Alliance for Progress in Latin America was most similar in purpose to the
NATO Alliance
Eisenhower Doctrine
Truman Doctrine
Marshall Plan
8
The SALT I Agreement
called for phased withdrawal of U.S. troops from Europe
arranged USSR purchase of American weaponry
brought about end of OPEC oil embargo
limited missiles of the U.S. and USSR
9
President H.W. Bush signed all of the following pieces of legislation EXCEPT
the Clean Air Act of 1990
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991
the Equal Rights Amendment
the SALT I Treaty
10
Thomas Jefferson once observed that the best school of political liberty was the
Virginia House of Burgesses
College of William and Mary
Chesapeake plantation system
New England town meeting
11
Manifest Destiny was associated with which of the following wars involving the United States?
Civil War
Spanish American War
War of 1812
WWI
12
Progressives supported participation in the political process through all EXCEPT
city manager government
initiative
direct election of senators
recall
13
The debate between Webster and Hayne in 1830 concerned?
the Fugitive Slave Law
extension of slavery into the territories
the nullification of federal laws
re-chartering the Bank of the U.S.
14
The most significant consequence of the French and Indian War was that...
French power in Canada was strengthened
Britain and her colonies began to distrust one another
Colonists feared another European War
Spain received Florida
15
The foreign policies of Washington, Jefferson, and Monroe were similar in that they
aided the French Republic
sought to avoid involvement in European affairs
were hostile to England
favored England
16
The Know-Nothing Party
backed the early efforts of unskilled workers to form unions
upported the claims of farmers against the railroads
wanted to limit the rights of freed slaves in the South
demanded an end to immigration into the United States
17
The historian Frederick Jackson Turner argued that the frontier shaped America by
creating new opportunities for women
producing institutions very much like those of Europe
timulating individualism, nationalism, and democracy.
killing off many of the most adventurous individuals
18
Why did President Cleveland intervene in the Pullman Strike of 1894?
strike interfered with U.S. mail and interstate commerce
strike endangered national health and safety
strike endangered the national defense
the Governor of Illinois requested the troops
19
The Jay Treaty (1794) provided for
evacuation of British troops from the Great Lakes
free navigation of the Mississippi River
ending of impressment of American sailors
settlement of the Canadian boundary
20
Those who opposed ratification of the Constitution were called
Democrats
Federalists
Whigs
Ant-Federalists
21
The two factors that did most to stimulate rapid western settlement were
all of the above
the Homestead Act and the railroad
gold rushes and the rise of cattle kingdoms
removal of buffalo and Native Americans from the plains
22
The Oneida Community
advocated "free love" to redefine gender roles
called for celibacy and attracted members through conversion
believed it liberated women from traditional family bonds
was widely accepted and had no critics
23
The H.W. Bush administration succeeded in easing tensions in all of the following areas EXCEPT
Bosnia
Kuwait
Middle East
Panama
24
The picture below depicts...
Transcontinental Railroad
Chinese Exclusion Act
Significance of Indian Removal
Completion of Manifest Destiny
25
All of the following were reasons why a consumer culture appeared in the 1950s EXCEPT
a considerable drop in the prices of consumer goods
rising ability of advertisers to create demand for products
the appearance of new and varied products
the creation of credit cards and payment plans
26
Which statement best summarizes the Open Door Policy?
Japan should be excluded from trading with China
U.S. should control international trade in the Pacific
all nations should be granted equal trading rights w/ China
The U.S. should have its own sphere of influence in China
27
What event is pictured below?
Signing of Articles of Confederation
Signing of Jay's Treaty
Signing of Constitution
Signing of Declaration of Independence
28
American went to war against Spain in 1898 because of all of the following reasons EXCEPT
the buildup of public pressure for war
Spain's refusal to discuss terms for peace
Comparison of Cuban insurrection to the American Revolution
alleged Spanish mistreatment of Cuban civilians
29
Which British tactic, pictured below, was one of the reasons for the War of 1812?
slavery
mutiny
impressment
mercantilism
30
Thomas Paine's Common Sense
insisted Britain allow representation from colonists
demanded a strong executive branch in the Constitution
criticized weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation
urged colonists to declare independence
31
An important result of the Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act was
tariff reprisals from a number of foreign countries
a great increase in the development of foreign trade
an increase in farm income
a general improvement in business conditions
32
Manifest Destiny was based on all of the following ideas EXCEPT
America had a specially ordained mission to spread
new lands would extend the range of American government
white superiority justified taking Indian lands
conquest of new territory would give U.S. military strength
33
All of the following events took place during the Kennedy administration EXCEPT
the Bay of Pigs invasion
the Cuban Missile Crisis
the U-2 incident
the building of the Berlin Wall
34
The Sedition Act of 1918 was most often used to punish
immigrants coming to the U.S. from wartorn areas
rich progressives who did not fund the war effort
persons who criticized the war effort
members of the press
35
The purpose of the Pendleton Act of 1883 was to
fill some government jobs on the basis of competitive exams
make political machines and city bosses illegal
establish the first racial quotas for government jobs
Make appointments to federal jobs were approved by Congress
36
Anglo-American women in colonial times
were required to teach their children
were more likely than men to do agricultural work
could own property if widowed or divorced
enjoyed more liberties than Native American women
37
Which statement concerning African-Americans' Civil Rights movement in the 1960s is accurate?
it stimulated the growth of other reform movements
its leaders failed to use Congressional support
white support was rejected
the movement failed to achieve significant progress
38
Which statement BEST describes many of the reforms proposed by the Populist Party?
they were just campaign promises
they disappeared from public interest
they were won through the efforts of other political parties
they were undesirable in a democratic country
39
The one obstacle to resolving American-Japanese during the 1941 negotiations was
Japanese occupation of China
the Japanese alliance with Germany and Italy
the embargo on war supplies to Japan
control of the natural resources of southeast Asia
40
Woodrow Wilson's "New Freedom" and Theodore Roosevelt's "New Nationalism" were similar in that
both removed restrictions on rights of women and minorities
both removed rights of unions to organize within workplaces
both expanded government's role in regulating business
both expanded rights to regulate businesses in states
41
President Carter thought he could advance the cause of human rights by
threatening force on Cuba's dictatorship
arranging summit meetings with Middle Eastern leaders
intervening in Nicaragua
cutting off U.S. aid to dictatorial regimes
42
The 1860 Republican Party platform favored all of the following EXCEPT
construction of a transcontinental railroad
the abolition of slavery
protective tariffs
free homesteads
43
Why did riots break out in the South during the Civil War?
easement of slave codes
centralization of political power
military draft
Food shortages
44
The 1968 Tet Offensive
was a military victory for the North Vietnamese
brought an immediate end to the Vietnam War
led to the belief that the Vietnam War was unwinnable
was depicted as a major U.S. victory
45
Which of the following was intended to provide a more elastic currency?
National Bank Act
Federal Reserve Act
Glass-Steagall Act
Second Bank of the United States
46
The conclusion of the Sacco and Vanzetti case suggested that
many had an unreasonable fear of radicals and foreigners
African Americans couldn't get a fair trial in the South
the 2 men needed better legal representation
the two men were clearly guilty
47
The Dawes Act changed attitudes toward Native Americans when it
wiped out tribal ownership & granted 160 acres to families
established new and larger reservations for all tribes
forbade selling alcohol or guns on reservations
treated tribes as independent nations
48
As a result of the "Corrupt Bargain"
John Quincy Adams became president
the Bank of the U.S. was established
Henry Clay's American system suffered a crushing defeat
Congress approved the Monroe Doctrine
49
Which of the following was NOT a cause of John Adam's defeat in the election of 1800?
the Alien and Sedition Acts
British harassment of American sailors
the XYZ Affair
Hamilton's disagreement with John Adams
50
Which is generally considered the most ambitious reform program since the New Deal?
Kennedy's New Frontier
Nixon's New Federalism
Johnson's Great Society
Truman's Fair Deal
51
Policies based on the idea of Manifest Destiny led to all of the following EXCEPT
war with Mexico
the annexation of Texas
increased sectional conflict over slavery
the decline of the Democratic Party
52
The United States during World War II adopted all of the following strategies EXCEPT
unconditional surrender
an eventual second front by invading Europe
use of atomic bombs on Germany and Japan
victory in the European area first
53
The Battles of the Coral Sea and Midway were significant in
saving the Philippines from being invaded
thwarting the Japanese army's drive through Burma
driving the last of America's navy from the Pacific
stemming the tide of Japanese advances in the Pacific
54
Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, and Andrew Johnson had which of the following in common?
preference for policy of laissez-faire toward the economy
a lifelong dislike of slavery
a classical education
a plantation background
55
The first "big business" in America, in terms of finance, labor relations, and management, was
the oil refining industry.
the steel industry
the railroad industry
the telephone industry.
56
President Lyndon Johnson received authorization for the use of force in Vietnam through
the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
the United Nations Security Council
the Truman Doctrine
the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
57
Washington's Farewell Address in 1796
proposed 2-term limit on the presidency
warned against the dangers of foreign alliances
was delivered to a joint session of Congress
encouraged emergence of political parties
58
The main economic problem faced by President Truman in his first term was
tight credit
inflation
a dwindling money supply
deflation
59
The main purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts was to
silence and punish critics of the Federalists
capture French and British spies
control the Federalists
keep Thomas Jefferson from becoming president
60
What lesson did white southerners learn from the Nat Turner Rebellion?
slave rebellions were an ever-present threat
slaves should not be allowed to read the Bible
gradual emancipation was inevitable
slaves should not be allowed to work in cities
61
One of the primary beliefs of the Farmers' Alliances was that
railroads should be under state control
too much power given to corporations & financial institutes
ratio of gold to silver should be 18 to 1
individual competition was most efficient in setting prices
62
The most accurate description of U.S. foreign policy toward Japan between 1900 and 1941 is that
encouraged Japan to develop a strong industry
lacked interest in Japanese policies
we attempted to restrict Japan's growth and power
we supported Japan's territorial ambitions
63
The Watergate scandal grew out of the efforts of Nixon's confidants to
tighten security leaks to reporters
assure the reelection of Nixon in 1972
control all appointments for the Supreme Court
control inflation in the U.S. in the 1970s
64
The principle of implied powers in the Constitution was established in the case of
Marbury v. Madison
McCulloch v. Maryland
Roe v. Wade
Fletcher v. Peck
65
Japanese Internment took place during which conflict:
Russo-Japanese War
Vietnam War
World War II
World War I
66
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 established what precedent for new territories
fair treatment of the Indians
equality of new states with the old
support for public education
popular sovereignty
67
President Carter called this issue "The moral equivalent of war." What issue was it?
poverty in America
deregulation of industry
worldwide poverty
the energy issue
68
President Kennedy's legislative successes included all of the following EXCEPT
expanding the space program
establishing the Peace Corps
increasing the minimum wage
implementing a strong Civil Rights Act
69
In the cartoon pictured, the cartoonist is mocking Jackson's use of what while president?
Vetoes
All of the above
Executive Orders
Use of military power to enforce laws
70
Which of the following characterized the economy of the 1920s?
increasing wealth for the agricultural sector
a shift to the production of consumer goods
a drop in the real wages of workers.
an emphasis on cash rather than credit purchases
71
General Charles Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown resulted largely from the
arrival of fresh soldiers to help Washington's army
French fleet winning control of the Chesapeake Bay
mass desertion of Hessians from the British army
the defection of Benedict Arnold at West Point
72
The key event that guaranteed Lincoln's re-election in 1864 was
the fall of Vicksburg
the capture of New Orleans
defeat of Lee's army at Gettysburg
the fall of Atlanta to General Sherman
73
The issuance of the Monroe Doctrine in 1823 was prompted by
continuing British intervention in Latin America
fear that France might intervene to restore rule
the Russian annexation of Alaska
President Monroe's hope of increasing his popularity
74
Manufacturing in the Old South lagged behind that in the North because?
white leaders were more concerned with profit than humanity
the South lacked important natural resources
cotton was a more profitable investment.
black labor was incompatible with industry
75
What was the role of African-Americans in the American Revolution?
British recruited slaves in exchange for freedom
Southern blacks were encouraged to enlist
Slaves escaped in mass number to ensure freedom
Though enslaved, rallied around rhetoric of independence
76
The long-range purpose of the Albany Congress in 1754 was to...
propose independence from Britain
Prohibit trade outside of Western hemisphere
declare war on the Iroquois
Achieve colonial unity and common defense against French
77
A major weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that they
made it difficult for the government to establish taxes
denied Federal government power to mediate disputes
did not include a method for amendment
created a too-powerful chief executive
78
Which event is pictured below?
Boston Massacre
Boston Slaughter
Boston Rampage
Boston Tea Party
79
The Emancipation Proclamation
freed all slaves in the United States
Convinced English and France to help the Confederacy
freed all slaves only in areas in rebellion against the U.S.
convinced England and France to help the Union
80
Which of the following is a reason Roger Williams was banished?
covenant of grace was a false doctrine
good works were essential to salvation
church and state should be linked
the King had no right to take land from Indians
81
The "supply-side" economic theory that President Reagan implemented called for
increasing government spending to stimulate consumption
cutting taxes to encourage new investment
all of the above
maintaining high interest rates to control inflation
82
The highly criticized Reagan program known as Strategic Defense Initiative "Star Wars" proposed
place Marines in the Middle East to defend oil reserves
to arm the Contras in Nicaragua
create a defensive missile system in space to shield the US
build a massive Death Star
83
The American Constitutional Convention of 1787 was dominated by
White, land-owning men
artisans and mechanics
officers and enlisted men of the Continental Army
backwoods farmers and fronteirsmen
84
Germany's notorious Zimmermann telegram...
apologized for sinking the Lusitania
promised temporary halt of submarine warfare
rejected U.S. efforts for a truce in fighting
proposed an alliance between Germany and Mexico
85
Both the New Frontier and the Great Society shared the idea that
key industries should be nationalized
foreign trade should be cut to a minimum
taxes should be raised to stimulate consumer spending
the government should provide aid for those less fortunate
86
Colonial cities functioned primarily as
Places where most poor immigrants settled and worked
centers of light manufacturing
mercantile centers for collecting and selling
centers of large scale banking operations
87
Which of the following resulted from the banking reforms indicated by the Great Depression?
Federal Reserve Act
Glass-Steagall Act
National Bank Act
Second Bank of the United States
88
The economic theory of mercantilism would be consistent with which of the following statements
Trade should be restricted as little as possible
A country should import more than it exports
colonies are of little importance to the mother country
Government should direct the economy to maximize exports
89
Prohibition failed because
the costs of enforcing it were too expensive
rural America failed to support it
organized crime controlled illegal liquor production
many believed the law interfered with personal freedom
90
The application for California statehood caused turmoil in Congress because
it would upset the balance between slave and free states
Whigs would allow no more free states into the union
Democrats would allow no more slave states into the Union
It would increase the power of popular sovereignty
91
The Taft-Harley Act of 1947 provided for all of the following EXCEPT
requiring unions to make public financial statements
permitting union contributions to political campaigns
requiring a sixty-day cooling off period before strikes
permitting employers to sue unions
92
One of the most significant aspects of the Interstate Commerce Act was that it
represented first attempt by government to regulate business
failed to prohibit worst abuses of business-pools & rebates
did nothing to control big businesses
revolutionized the business system
93
In 1848, the Free Soil Party platform advocated all of the following EXCEPT
support of the Wilmot Proviso
opposition to internal improvements
opposition to slavery in the territories.
free government homesteads for settlers
94
Between 1806 and 1809, non-importation, non-intercourse, and embargo acts sought to
balance Southern and Northern economic power
Help Britain in the Napoleonic Wars
bring peace between France and Britain
forced Great Britain to recognize American rights
95
Which event is pictured below?
Freedom Summer
Selma March
March on Washington
96
The Interstate Commerce Act and the Sherman Anti-Trust Act...
created price controls for industry
both outlawed rebates
created strong policies for dealing with corrupt businesses
proved to be ineffective in regulating businesses
97
The Compromise of the 1850 was created by what person known as "The Great Compromiser"?
John C. Calhoun
Daniel Webster
Henry Clay
Andrew Jackson
98
According to the Proclamation of 1763
speculators could buy land from Native Americans
colonial paper money could not be permitted
settlers could not cross the Appalachians
settlers could not cross the Mississippi river
99
What did Reagan demand of the USSR while giving the speech depicted below?
Initiate agreement made in SALT II
Reduction in arms
Tear down the Berlin Wall
Liberate Eastern European countries of Lithuania & Latvia
100
Both Social Darwinism and classical economics agree that
humans are descended from lower animals.
government ownership of business is desireable
the government should ease the lot of the poor
free competition promotes human progress
101
In both the Korean War and the Vietnam War, the...
lack of U.S. success led to growing anti-war sentiment
U.S. fought for years without formal declaration of war
U.S. managed a stalemate with communist forces
United Nations sanctioned the U.S. to stop
102
The basic economic motivation behind the coinage of silver was to
increase foreign trade
encourage reduced production of agricultural products
encourage increased production of agricultural products
ease the burden of debtors
103
Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin in response to
Nat Turner insurrection
trial and execution of John Brown
admission of Missouri as a slave state
passage of the Fugitive Slave Law in 1850
104
According to the Whig ideology, the best defense against corruption and tyranny rested in the
eternal vigilance by the people
maintenance of a strong standing army
increased power of the executive branch
suppression of dissent and sedition
105
Which of the following was agreed to at the Yalta Conference (1945)?
the invasion of Sicily
an agreement to divide Germany into 4 military zones
a commitment to open a second front in France
the USSA agreed to fight Japan once Germany was defeated
106
Anti-feminism achieved its greatest victory in
getting governments to stop aid for abortion clinics
blocking ratification of the ERA
getting Congress to pass the Dependent Woman Tax Act
creating the National Organization for Women
107
In Congress, most of the criticism of the Mexican War came from the
Populists
Whigs
Republicans
Democrats
108
Which of these most clearly illustrates the president's power as chief executive?
Monroe's policy toward Latin America
Washington's appointment of a cabinet
Marshall's decision in Marbury v. Madison
Jefferson's leadership of teh Democratic Republicans
109
The diplomatic strategy behind the Lend-Lease program was to
support non-Communist nations during WWII
continue American neutrality during WWII
Support England against Germany without going to war
aid American interests in Latin America
110
Which event is pictured below?
Battle of New Orleans
Battle of Bull Run
Battle of Vicksburg
Battle of Antietam
111
The counter-culture of the 1960s promoted all of the following EXCEPT
desires for greater self-fulfillment
questioning of government and other authority
a new emphasis on religion
tolerant attitudes regarding sexual morality
112
The U.S. government's outlawing of the Indian Sun (Ghost) Dance in 1890 resulted in the
Battle of Potowanamie Creek
Battle of Wounded Knee
Battle of Little Big Horn
Massacre at Sand Creek
113
Which of the following does NOT describe the Louisiana Purchase of 1803?
The U.S. doubled in size
French power was expanded in the Western hemisphere
Jefferson expanded the powers of the presidency
Was purchased for $15 million from France
114
The term "New Immigration" refers to which of the following groups?
Irish immigrants during the potato famine
internal immigration of blacks to the north after 1900
immigrants arriving after National Origins Act of 1924
Eastern and Southern European immigrants post 1880
115
The National Organization for Women was created
as a civil rights organization for women
to promote women for top corporate jobs
none of the above
to elect women to political office
116
President Clinton's health care reform bill failed because
raised the chance of higher taxes & government interference
the health care industry didn't need reforming
it lacked a clear cut objective
it lacked popular support
117
The Stonewall riots helped forge a new sense of solidarity among
women
African-Americans
gay Americans
Native Americans
118
Which of the following groups of items are associated with corruption in government?
the Hatch Act -- the Comstock law
Muller v. Oregon --- Taft-Hartley Act
Credit Mobilier --- Teapot Dome
Dollar Diplomacy --- the Mann Act
119
Dr. Francis Townsend gained notoriety as a critic of the New Deal with his
$200 per month pension plan for the elderly
share the wealth program
running for President against Roosevelt in 1936
National Union for Social Justice
120
The Populist movement was significant because
activists were responsible for success of McKinley
led to successful radical movements in the early 1900s
one of the few third party movements to gain influence
helped elect a president at peak of its power
121
What action did President Eisenhower take to bring about integration in Little Rock, Arkansas?
he placed the National Guard in charge of desegregation
he began impeachment proceedings against the Governor
he had the Justice Department file a suit in federal courts
he urged Congress to pass civil rights legislation
122
The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution was important because it
prohibited slavery within the United States
prohibited any state from denying women the right to vote
guaranteed equal protection under the law for every citizen
Gave Congress the power to establish/collect income taxes
123
Which of the following best describes the administrations of Warren Harding & Calvin Coolidge?
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself!
The world must be made safe for democracy!
The business of government is business!
The trusts must be broken!
124
What idea is represented below?
Manifest Destiny
Trail of Tears
Indian Removal Act
Monroe Doctrine
125
As a result of Jackson's bank policies
all of the above
sales of public land rose tremendously
banks printed new banknotes with abandon
the nation entered a period of speculative mania
126
In its approach to union organization, the Knights of Labor officially
stressed the organization of workers by craft
encouraged the use of the strike
welcomed both skilled and unskilled workers
discriminated against Blacks and women
127
Which was NOT a result of the French and Indian War (Seven Years' War)?
France lost Canada
Great Britain gained Louisiana
Great Britain began to utilize mercantilism
Great Britain incurred high war costs
128
The Red Scare of 1919 was influenced by all of the following EXCEPT
the October Russian Revolution
formation of the American Communist Party
terrorist bombings
the continuation of World War I
129
Antislavery sentiment underlay the formation in 1840 of the
Know-Nothing Party
Liberty Party
Union Party
Democratic Party
130
Colonial law generally defined slaves as chattels. This meant that slaves were considered as
slaves who received freedom after death of their masters
pieces of property with no rights
Human beings with limited rights
servants who served for a limited time
131
The Second Bank of the United States performed all of the following functions EXCEPT
shifting funds from the West and South to the Northeast
keeping a check on the loans of other banks
stabilizing the money supply
receiving and paying out federal funds
132
The Whig Party turned against President John Tyler because
He was ineffective in pushing the Whig agenda
he criticized Henry Clay
he opposed the entire Whig legislative program
he spoke in favor of annexing Texas
133
By opening territory north of 36º 30' to slavery, the Kansas-Nebraska Act repealed the
Missouri Compromise
Northwest Ordinance
Compromise of 1850
Dred Scott decision
134
The headright system adopted in the Virginia colony...
encouraged development of urban centers
gave 50 acres to anyone transporting someone to the colony
toughened laws applying to indentured servants
determined eligibility for voting
135
Which of the following was a major market for New England goods in the late 17th century?
South America
Continental Europe
India
West Indies
136
Which of the following resulted from King William's and Queen Anne's Wars?
French driven from N. America
Stuart kings driven from power
Colonies more dependent on mother country for protection
British captured New Orleans
137
The ideology of revolutionary republicanism
reflected common colonial interests and experiences
originated in the struggle of colonists against despotism
borrowed ideas from former Whig and Enlightenment thinkers
provided a doctrine to which all colonists could subscribe
138
The Helsinki Accords, signed by Gerald Ford and leaders of thirty-four other nations
rejected Soviet-directed boundary of Poland
proved that detente was not possible
was condemned by the USSR as meaningless
pledged guarantee of basic human rights
139
Many Southerners supported the Compromise of 1850 because it
provided for the return of fugitive slaves
provided that Southern way of life would be protected
made the # of free and slave states equal
legalized slavery in all newly acquired territories
140
The essential element of the policy of containment was
a commitment to rolling back communism
a rejection of involvement in the United Nations
a commitment to working with the USSR
a commitment to holding communism to the USSR
141
The Treaty of Paris in 1783 stipulated
that Americans allow British collection of prewar debts
all of the above
establishment of borders between America and British lands
British recognition of American independence
142
What did the 1828 presidential election demonstrate?
first-terms presidents were usually reelected
new political parties were strongly sectional
New England would never vote for a Southerner
supporters of the common people could not be elected
143
All of the following factors promoted the growth of suburbs in the 1950s EXCEPT
laws forbidding residential segregation by races
increased automobile production
low-cost government loans
expanded road and highway construction
144
Which of the following was NOT part of Ross Perot's appeal in the 1992 presidential election?
his sophisticated public demeanor
his charges that the political system was corrupt
his use of his own money for his campaign
his attacks on federal bureaucracy
145
The Social Security program of 1935 provided which of the following?
federally administered unemployment insurance
All of the above
old age pensions paid for by taxes
unemployment insurance administered by the government
146
One of the most important domestic results of the WWII effort was
complete employment for minority Americans
the swift ending of the Great Depression
revitalization of the Federal Reserve System
the end of discrimination for African Americans
147
Which of the following is best depicted by the map below?
Middle Passage
Colombian Exchange
Triangular Trade
148
Which major battle split the Confederacy in two?
First Bull Run
Antietam
Gettysburg
Vicksburg
149
Why was the U.S. able to retaliate after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
The Pacific aircraft carriers were at sea
Most of the Pacific fleet was at sea
most ships suffered only minor damage
the attack was a failure
150
Which of the following did NOT contribute to the end of the open range cattle industry?
railroads
barbed wire
farming
droughts
151
The so-called Iran Contra Scandal involved the Reagan administration in
selling weapons to Anti-American government in Iran
planting misleading intelligence between Iraq and Iran
a secret CIA effort to arm Iranian exiles
152
In the Dred Scott case, the Supreme Court ruled that
all of the above
Congress had no power to ban slavery from a territory
Dred Scott was not a citizen of the U.S.
the Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional
153
By the end of the 1920s, what had become the nation's largest industry?
steel
automobiles
oil
railroads
154
Critics of McCarthyism in the 1950s stressed the idea that
the government should always be on guard against communists
fears of subversion can violate constitutional liberties
communism will gain influence in times of prosperity
loyalty oaths can prevent espionage
155
Harry Truman aided the cause of civil rights by
integrating public schools
denouncing Southern support in the 1948 election
ordering non-discrimination in all defense contracts
desegregating the armed forces
156
The Judiciary Act of 1789
established system of lower federal courts
provided for impeachment of federal officers
was violated by William Marbury
provided for election of local judges
157
Women emerged from the American Revolution with the prescribed new responsibility of
becoming public school teachers
raising sons and daughters to be good republican citizens
enjoying the vote
serving in local political office
158
Which of the following did NOT contribute to the problems of farmers in the late 19th century?
lack of available land
overpopulation
deflation
high interest rates
159
The "Gospel of Wealth," as said by Carnegie, promoted the concept that the wealthy should
use their resources to help society
give aid directly to the poor
donate the bulk of their wealth to religious institutions
devout time to the public welfare
160
Concerning homosexuals in the military, President Clinton
kept his campaign promise not to interfere
said it was up to Congress to formulate policy
kept his campaign promise to end all discrimination
adopted the "don't ask, don't tell" policy
161
The significance of the civil rights laws of 1957 and 1960 was that they
opened doors to equal opportunity in employment
were the first civil rights laws passed since Reconstruction
provided protection for women as well as minorities
succeeded in ending discrimination in public facilities
162
Thomas Nast achieved fame and influence as a
radio commentator
political cartoonist
newspaper publisher
photographer
163
The cartoon below best depicts
the debate over the gold standard
Influence of Political Machines
effects of scandal on local politics
influx of immigrants causing corruption in politics
164
The Stamp Act Congress was significant because it
marked an important step of unity among the colonists
led directly to the First Continental Congress
repealed the Stamp Act
demonstrated that the colonies were loyal to Britain
165
The largest absolute vote in US history received by a third-party candidate was achieved by
Perot in 1992
Thomas in 1932
La Follette in 1924
Roosevelt in 1912
166
When President Taft called for "Dollar Diplomacy," he advocated
encouraging foreign exports by reducing tariffs
purchasing foreign-owned territories
the rejection of the Open-Door Policy
U.S. businessmen should invest in underdeveloped countries
167
In the 17th century, the Great Migration refers to the?
Trade in slaves
Settlement of Puritans in Massachusetts
Immigration of the Irish
Movement of African Americans north
168
The “Canal Era” of American history wasinitiated by the construction of the
Wabash Canal
Erie Canal
Panama Canal
James River and Kanasha Canal
169
Britain enjoyed all of the following advantages in the Revolution EXCEPT
superior industrial resources
greater commitment to the conflict
a coherent structure of command
Greatest navy and best-equipped army in the world
170
The Alliance for Progress, proposed by President Kennedy, can be called an added dimension of
the Good Neighbor policy
the Truman Doctrine
the League of Nations
the Lend-Lease Act
171
The Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson upheld which of the following principles?
"With all deliberate speed."
"Separate but equal."
"Clear and present danger."
"Without redeeming social value."
172
The picture below depicts..
Battle of Okinawa
Battle of Iwo Jima
Battle of Midway
Battle of Guadalcanal
173
Which of the following is true of NAFTA?
ended trade war between Japan and the nations of N. America
free trade zone established between N. America & Europe
attempted to create tariff-free market in N.America
Attempt to buy from S. American to help developing countries
174
The common use of poll taxes to inhibit black voters in the South was outlawed by the
Voting Rights Act of 1965
24th Amendment
War on Poverty
Civil Rights Act of 1964
175
The Intolerable Acts of 1774 included all of the following EXCEPT
the closing of Boston harbor
authorizing the governor to limit town meetins
allowing trials of accused colonists moved to Britain
new taxes on glass, tea, lead, and paper
176
In addition to putting young men to work, a main purpose of the Civilian Conservation Corps was
promote reforestation and land conservation
provide opportunities for men to try new trade skills
help young married couples buy homes
limit population growth
177
Antebellum feminists were generally
indifferent to political issues
devoted to the issue of women's rights only
united in their goals and methods
active in other reform movements as well
178
In Resistance to Civil Government, Henry David Thoreau claimed that an individual should
pay no poll taxes
live in isolation and live as simply as possible
reject artificial constraints of government
refuse to obey unjust laws
179
WWI brought about which of the following social and economic changes in the United States?
a strengthening of anti-trust laws
a loosening of controls on freedom of speech
extensive black migration to the North
decline of trade unions
180
The picture below best depicts
Chinese Exclusion Act
Klondike Rush
California Gold Rush
the settling of Western territory
181
Which of the following required each community of 50 or more families to provide a teacher?
Rhode Island
Virginia
Massachusetts
Maryland
182
Politicians of the Gilded Age used the spoils system to
fill government jobs on merit rather than patronage
remove incompetent politicians from office
elect all federal government officials
dispense government jobs for political purposes
183
Gerald Ford's main liability in the 1976 presidential election was
the Watergate scandal
the war in Vietnam
the Republican party's position on civil rights
his inexperience in foreign policy
184
Which was the most significant foreign policy accomplishment of President Carter?
Camp David Accords
Paris Peace Accords
Panama Canal Treaties
SALT II Treaty
185
After 1830, which of the following reform movements began to overshadow the others?
slavery
education
women's rights
temperance
186
The picture below represents what piece of legislation?
Homestead Act
Indian Removal Act
Trail of Tears Act
Dawes Act
187
The causes of the War of 1812 included all of the following EXCEPT
fear that Indian attacks were caused by Britain
land hunger in the West and a desire for Florida
strong sectional rivalries that could be overcome by war
demand for respect of America's neutral rights
188
The primary purpose of the Public Works Administration & the Works Progress Administration was
to provide employment through federal deficit spending
to enable industries to plan production and control prices
to nationalize the government's control of the work force
to provide jobs for African Americans and other minorities
189
During the early 1900s, the term "yellow journalism" referred to
anti-Asian editorials and articles
an expression of opinion, not a reporting of the news
a sensational, often lurid style of reporting of the news
a reporting of the news which reflected political machines
190
Which of the following was NOT involved in the Triangular Trade?
Rum
Slaves
Tobacco
Cotton
191
Which of the following contributed most to the American victory in the Revolution?
support from French Canadians
French military and financial assistance
a major victory at Valley Forge
British failure to capture Philadelphia
192
The impeachment charges agreed upon accused Nixon of all of the following EXCEPT
obstruction of justice
payment of bribes
ordering the Watergate burglary
misusing the FBI and CIA

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