The League of Nations

was supported by President Wilson, but rejected by Senate

The domino theory was the belief that intervention was necessary to prevent

the expansion of communism across Southeast Asia

The Supreme Court’s decision in Plessy v. Ferguson —

created a legal justification for segregation laws

What was the major reason for relocating many Japanese-Americans to govrn-run internment camps?

the fear that Japanese-Americans might betray the U.S

Which statement BEST describes the policy of "brinkmanship" supported by John Foster Dulles

Threats & aggression actions used against opponents

The original purpose of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) was to

provide a defense pact against possible Soviet aggression

Which of the following describes a political lobbyist?

a group trying to influence legislators in favor of a cause

Which of the following was a direct result of the 1957 launch of Sputnik 1?

US government founded a federal agency called NASA.

The Bay of Pigs resulted in which of these?

the Soviet Union installed nuclear missiles in Cuba

Which of these was NOT a cause of the Great Depression?

an increase in federal taxes and social programs

Which of these BEST describes the goal of the "Freedom Riders" during the Civil Rights Movement

to integrate public transportation in Alabama

It is argued that the US is a "melting pot" of cultures. Which is the best explanation of this?

Our US culture is a combination of many cultures

How did the Marshall Plan benefit the United States economically?

European nations could buy from American farms and factories

After the terrorist attacks of 9-11-01, which of the following was accomplished 1st by the US?

US invaded Afghanistan and overthrew the Taliban gvt.

By creating monopolies and establishing trusts, industrial leaders of the late 1800s

were able to accumulate vast amounts of wealth

Which of these was an outcome of the "Army-McCarthy Hearings" in early 1954?

McCarthy's accusations of gov communists were discredited

One reason the Depression of 1929 was so severe in the United States was

American economy was based on industry, & people lost jobs

What do Alvin York, Roy Benavidez and Vernon Baker have in common?

They were all recipients of the Medal of Honor

What is the purpose of the USA Patriot Act?

reduces restrictions on officials to monitor citizens

President Lyndon B. Johnson was responsible for

signing the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Which of these statements BEST describes a result of the "Iran-Contra Affair"?

Congress determined the process was illegal

As a result of the Nuremberg Trials from 1945-1949

The world learned of the crimes committed by the Nazis

How did the Zimmermann telegram influence U.S. entry into World War I?

It revealed a proposed military alliance between Mex & Ger.

Which of the following was a direct result of the 1957 launch of Sputnik 1?

US government founded a federal agency called NASA.

The poster is an attempt to encourage women to

get involved in the effort to win World War II

The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine called for

Intervening in Latin American countries when necessary

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1
The League of Nations
established prior to WWI but incapable of preventing the war
was supported by President Wilson, but rejected by Senate
was created to stop the spread of communism following WWII
Popular in US, but rejected by Wilson
2
The domino theory was the belief that intervention was necessary to prevent
the rise of China as a dominant economic power
the expansion of communism across Southeast Asia
the loss of UN military bases in Asia
the inclusion of Taiwan in the Warsaw Pact
3
In 1948, President Harry S. Truman used an executive order to integrate the
armed forces.
industrial workforce.
public school systems.
police department.
4
Ideas of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" are based on which political principle?
natural rights
civil rights
legal rights
divine rights
5
This image is of the situation in the Midwest during the early 20th Century, known as
Deforestation
Dust Bowl
Mountaintop Removal
Dry farming
6
An advantage of the South that aided its military strength in the early part of the Civil War?
better military leadership
superior industrial capability
an extensive transportation network
vast food production capability
7
Which federal domestic program was created as part of the Great Society?
Tennessee Valley Authority
Banking Relief Act
Social Security
Medicare
8
The Pullman strike was organized by Eugene V. Debs.
True
False
9
In which conflict was containment successful?
Cuban Missile Crisis
Bay of Pigs Invasion
Korean War
Vietnam War
10
Martin Luther King's Policy of non-violent civil disobedience is most similar to whom?
The Buddha
The Dali Lama
Malcolm X
Ghandi
11
The Supreme Court’s decision in Plessy v. Ferguson —
marked the end of segregation in public schools
marked the beginning of integration
established a legal remedy for victims of discrimination
created a legal justification for segregation laws
12
What did the 26th Amendment do?
Lowered the age to vote to 18
gave right to have abortions
gave rights to minorities
nothing
13
What was the major reason for relocating many Japanese-Americans to govrn-run internment camps?
the desire of most Japanese-Americans to escape to Japan
the need for workers in factories at the internment camps
the desire to build a stronger army to fight the Germans
the fear that Japanese-Americans might betray the U.S
14
Which statement BEST describes the policy of "brinkmanship" supported by John Foster Dulles
Create treaties preventing nuclear war
Gaining allies & agreements are encouraged to avoid war
Diplomacy & disarmament are encouraged to avoid nuclear war
Threats & aggression actions used against opponents
15
The Vietnam war was our shortest war ever.
False
True
16
In what century was the Jamestown colony founded?
17th Century
15th Century
16th Century
18th Century
17
The original purpose of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) was to
create free trade between all nations
limit pollution and the exploitation of natural resources
prevent another world war
provide a defense pact against possible Soviet aggression
18
Which of the following describes a political lobbyist?
the process of using the court system for prosecution
the waiting area outside the voting room at the US Capitol
a group trying to influence legislators in favor of a cause
a committee responsible for making political recommendations
19
Which of the following was a direct result of the 1957 launch of Sputnik 1?
Soviet government collapsed because of economic competition.
US government founded a federal agency called NASA.
The Soviet was unable to collect images of the US from space
US began a period of tech sharing with the Soviet Union.
20
Hernandez vs Texas affirmed that all races have equal protection under the law. What amendment is this rooted in?
4th amendment
14th amendment
13th amendment
19th amendment
21
The Bay of Pigs resulted in which of these?
U.S. forces withdrew from all Latin American countries
the UN demanded immediate Soviet withdrawal from Cuba
the Soviet Union installed nuclear missiles in Cuba
Protests that demanded the US withdraw from Cuba
22
Which of these was NOT a cause of the Great Depression?
an increase in federal taxes and social programs
the growing gap between the rich and the working class
excessive stock speculation and "buying on margin"
the Stock Market Crash of October, 1929
23
Ideas of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" are based on which political principle?
civil rights
legal rights
divine rights
natural rights
24
Which was a major turning point in public opinion in the Vietnam War?
McCarthy's firing
Tet Offensive
Pablo Escobar's death
Pearl Harbor
25
Which of these BEST describes the goal of the "Freedom Riders" during the Civil Rights Movement
protest Rosa Parks' arrest
to allow blacks to become taxi drivers
to integrate public transportation in Alabama
to eliminate racial restrictions in air travel
26
It is argued that the US is a "melting pot" of cultures. Which is the best explanation of this?
European cultures take precedence over other cultures
Undesirable traits have been “melted” out
Each group is unique from the rest
Our US culture is a combination of many cultures
27
How did the Marshall Plan benefit the United States economically?
The inflation rate increased and spending decreased
Unemployment rates increased in urban areas
America was forced to borrow money to pay debts
European nations could buy from American farms and factories
28
After the terrorist attacks of 9-11-01, which of the following was accomplished 1st by the US?
The US captured Osama bin Laden, the man behind Al Qaeda.
US invaded Afghanistan and overthrew the Taliban gvt.
US began Operation Iraqi Freedom and captured Saddam Hussein
US met with Brit intelligence to discuss an Iraqi invasion.
29
What event meant that the US had "Won" the space race?
Landing on the Moon in 1969
The launch of Sputnik I
Creation of Nasa
John Glen's voyage
30
Yellow Journalism of William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer swayed popular support of
Progressive Era Reforms
Monopolies of Morgan & Rockefeller
Andrew Johnson Impeachment
Spanish American War
31
By creating monopolies and establishing trusts, industrial leaders of the late 1800s
were able to accumulate vast amounts of wealth
secured passage of the Sixteenth Amendment
caused the Panic of 1893
secured the election of McKinley as president in 1897
32
Which of these was an outcome of the "Army-McCarthy Hearings" in early 1954?
McCarthy was court martialed for treason
McCarthy's accusations of gov communists were discredited
The Army continued to send troops to Asia
Army was found to have violated international law in Korea
33
One reason the Depression of 1929 was so severe in the United States was
American economy was based on industry, & people lost jobs
US industry had failed to modernize and expand following WWI
FDR said the government shouldn't interfere in the economy.
Depression did not impact Europe
34
Which statement is TRUE regarding US actions toward Japan in the months before Pearl Harbor
Cash and Carry Policy for Britain and the USSR
Oil & steel embargo of Japan
Bombings of Japanese territory
Diplomacy between US and Japanese officals
35
What do Alvin York, Roy Benavidez and Vernon Baker have in common?
They were all recipients of the Medal of Honor
They were all awarded the Purple Heart for the Vietnam War
Were all killed in a Nazi extermination camp during WWII
They were all held as prisoners of war by Japan during WW II
36
What is the purpose of the USA Patriot Act?
reduces restrictions on officials to monitor citizens
anyone who is 18 years old or older is allowed to vote
guarantees veteran benefits to all returning soldiers
allows any citizen to join the armed forces
37
President Lyndon B. Johnson was responsible for
ending the Vietnam War
the Watergate Scandal.
ending the Great Depression
signing the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
38
The United States began fighting in World War II immediately after which event?
the Battle of Midway
the spread of communism
the bombing of Pearl Harbor
Germany's invasion of Poland
39
Who was the commander of the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
Dwight D. Eisenhower
John J. Pershing
Douglas MacArthur
40
The Splendid Little War is a name given to the Spanish-American War, which took place in:
1877
1914
1898
1919
41
Which of these statements BEST describes a result of the "Iran-Contra Affair"?
It resulted in impeachment proceedings against the President
Hostages held at the American embassy in Tehran were freed
Congress determined the process was illegal
Money was used in covert ops against the Soviet Union
42
Who was the main founder of the Hull House in Chicago, Illinois, in 1889?
Susan B. Anthony
Abigail Adams
Jane Addams
Ellen Robie
43
As a result of the Nuremberg Trials from 1945-1949
The world learned of the crimes committed by the Nazis
German citizens were forced to take responsibility for WWII
The last genocide in world history took place
Jews in Germany had fewer rights than non-Jewish citizens
44
Reconstruction ended when a deal was reached to name who president at the 1876 Election?
Ulysses S. Grant
Andrew Johnson
Rutherford B. Hayes
Grover Cleveland
45
Which of the following best describes the 18th Amendment?
prohibition of alcohol
poll tax is prohibited
voting age is lowered to 18
women are granted the right to vote
46
How did the Zimmermann telegram influence U.S. entry into World War I?
It revealed a proposed military alliance between Mex & Ger.
It described Romania’s plan to abandon neutrality.
Contained orders for German U-boats to destroy Brit ships.
It announced the czar’s overthrow in Russia.
47
Which of the following battles marks the turning point of World War II in the Pacific Theater?
Iwo Jima
Pearl Harbor
Okinawa
Midway
48
Which of the following was a direct result of the 1957 launch of Sputnik 1?
US began a period of tech sharing with the Soviet Union.
US government founded a federal agency called NASA.
The Soviet was unable to collect images of the US from space
Soviet government collapsed because of economic competition.
49
The poster is an attempt to encourage women to
demand their right to vote
get involved in the effort to win World War II
participate in the anti-war movement
enlist in the U.S. armed forces
50
Which describes journalists who expose abuses of corporate power during the Progressive Era?
authors
muckrakers
nativist
trustbusters
51
The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine called for
pledging to help Japan & Russia negotiate a peace settlement
investing in the economic development of Latin America
Intervening in Latin American countries when necessary
Stopping countries from purchasing land in the West
52
One way the development of the Internet has improved the quality of life in the US is by
increasing the ease of obtaining information
improving privacy protection for individuals
increasing the reliability of available information
decreasing the influence of advertising on consumers
53
Which statement BEST explains the point of the Monroe Doctrine by President Monroe?
Mexico will soon be part of the United States
The United States will declare war on Spain
The United States would be defeated in a war with Spain
Latin America should not be retaken by European countries
54
The book The Jungle was written by Upton Sinclair in 1906. What issue did this book deal with?
protectionist tariffs
meatpacking industry
exploration and imperialism
inner-city crime
55
William Randolph Hearst & other Spanish-American war era newspaper writers could be known as a
Moral Diplomat
Yellow Journalist
Muckrakers
A member of the Lost Generation
56
Which of these countries would have been "behind the Iron Curtain" during the Cold War?
Poland
Italy
Spain
France
57
Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal programs, such as the Civilian Conservation Corp, were designed
to distribute welfare aid to families.
to rebuild the failed banks of the U.S.
to get the elderly social security.
to give jobs to the unemployed.
58
Immigrants share their cultural traditions with the larger community through
ethnic celebrations
university lectures
cultural diversity
classes at school
59
Which of these best describes the term "flapper" in U.S. history?
women who worked in factories during World War II
women who wore the new bathing suits to American beaches
women who campaigned for the abolition of slavery
women who listened to jazz, wore short hair & skirts, danced
60
During Reconstruction, the Black Codes
were laws passed in the south to limit black citizens rights
were enacted toprevent racial discrimination in the South
protected the rights & liberties of freed slaves
forced Congress to do the bidding of Confederate politicians
61
What impact did U.S. governmental polices have on business and industry during the late 1800s?
US Government had little/no influence on business & industry
Tried to control public & private utilities & transportation
The U.S. government regulated industry for the public good
Tried to limit and regulate industrial and business growth.
62
The 14th Amendment assures rights to which group
Native Americans
African Americans
Women
Children
63
What was the purpose of the KKK and their terrorist actions in reconstruction?
To stop or scare black people from voting after the 15th amendment
To buy back slaves at a reasonable cost
To rid the South of Jewish people
To protest the cost of cotton rising in the South
64
Which event surrounding World War I had the GREATEST impact on Americans?
the sinking of the Lusitania
Germany attacking Belgium
the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Germany's boycott of imported goods
65
Which New Deal programs would have had an impact on rural electrification during the 1930s?
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
The Social Security Act (SSA)
The National Recovery Act (NRA)
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
66
Created in 1944, this provided educational assistance and business/home loans for military vets
Lend-Lease Act
Executive Order 9066
G.I. Bill
Bonus Bill
67
This Cabinet department of the Federal government was established in November, 2002
USA PATRIOT
Office of Strategic Influence
United States Department of Homeland Security
Total Information Awareness program
68
Which manufactured item caused a major shift in Americans' living patterns in the 1910s?
Model T Ford
passenger elevator
Panasonic radio
jet airliner
69
A major goal of the Progressive movement was to
encourage ties between government and business
create a national bank for the United States
establish a flat rate income tax
increase democracy in US government
70
Who was president during the start of construction of the Panama Canal?
Herbert Hoover
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Lyndon B. Johnson
71
Which of these is the best example of “mass media”?
rally for a political candidate
sending an email to a Congressional representative
receiving an email from a Congressional representative
radio
72
Plessy Vs Ferguson set the standard of "separate but equal"
True
False
73
Which term describes Americans who were opposed to immigrants?
nativists
industrialists
suffragists
eugenics
74
Which policy did the United States adopt when World War I first broke out in Europe?
pacifism
imperialism
isolationism
communism
75
Whcih of these Presidents was not formally impeached?
Lyndon B. Johnson
Donald Trump
Andrew Johnson
Bill Clinton
76
At the beginning of both WWI and WWII, the initial policy of the United States was to
remain neutral
create naval blockades
provide military assistance
end ties with the warring countries
77
Charles Lindbergh was the 1st person to:
Patent an airplane
Successfully fly to the South Pole
Fly an airplane
Fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean without stopping
78
The Populist Party was chiefly composed of
farmers and those in the agricultural sector
those who wanted to see America expand through imperialism
working men in northern factories
the business leaders of the industrial East
79
Which is an example of Congress rejecting the executive's grab for power over the judicial?
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
The presidential election of 2000
President Roosevelt's court packing attempt
The War Powers Act
80
Which of these policies was Teddy Roosevelt's Bull Moose Party associated with?
Laissez Faire
Progressivism
Liberalism
Populism
81
After the terrorist attacks of 9-11-01, which of the following was accomplished 1st by the US?
US met with Brit intelligence to discuss an Iraqi invasion.
US invaded Afghanistan and overthrew the Taliban gvt.
US began Operation Iraqi Freedom and captured Saddam Hussein
The US captured Osama bin Laden, the man behind Al Qaeda.
82
Which of the following contributed most to increased settlement of the Great Plains?
A decrease in agricultural production
A series of federal land grants and the transcontinental Railroad
The availability of buffalo
The discovery of precious metals

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