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U.S. History EOC Review 2016
U.S. History EOC Review 2016
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1
Members of the Progressive Movement supported the idea that the federal government should --
abolish private property ownership
reduce the number of small farms
prevent unfair business practices
restrict immigration
2
Which factor played the largest role in fueling the economic boom of the 1920s?
the increasing ownership of automobiles by familes
construction by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
government subsidies paid to farmers
tariff reductions on imported European goods
3
Which American author's works are closely associated with the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s?
Langston Hughes
John Steinbeck
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Upton Sinclair
4
Which group of American citizens was subjected to the greatest loss of rights during WWII?
Chinese Americans
Japanese Americans
African Americans
German Americans
5
What was the major goal of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s?
to improve living conditions for Native Americans
to reform prison conditions
to end racial segregation
to reduce prejudice against Mexican-American immigrants
6
The cartoonist is commenting on President Franklin D. Roosevelt's efforts to--
win Congressional approval for his legislative programs
gain Supreme Court support for his legislative programs
keep members of Congress off the Supreme Court
set up a retirement plan for Supreme Court Justices
7
Which woman entrepreneur made her fortune by developing new ways to promote a line of cosmetics
Hillary Clinton
Phyllis Schlafly
Sandra Day O'Connor
Estee Lauder
8
The meeting between Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin to reorganize Europe at the end of the war
Berlin Conference
Marshall Plan
Treaty of Paris
Yalta Conference
9
Which best describes a POSITIVE contribution of Andrew Carnegie?
He helped workers obtain better working conditions
He obtained secret rebates from railroad companies
He obtained near monopoly control of the steel industry
He used his wealth for philanthropic endeavors
10
Which is NOT true of the presidential election of 2008?
It ended with a decision by the Supreme Court
A woman appeared as a candidate for Vice President
The first black president was elected
A woman ran for president in the Democratic primaries
11
Which word or phrase belongs in the blank box?
Mexican Repatriation Act
growth of big business
just-in-time production
stagflation
12
Which was an important characteristic of American society as noted by Alexis de Tocqueville?
populism
federalism
imperialism
isolationism
13
The Interstate Commerce Act and Sherman Antitrust Act were efforts by the federal government to
regulate aspects of business
favor big businesses over small companies
expand the positive features of trusts
move toward govenment ownership of key industries
14
Which was an example of appeasement?
Agreement of Britain & France to give Germany Sudetenland
The entry of the United States into World War II in 1941.
The conquest of Poland in 1939
The U.S. Neutrality Acts of 1935 and 1937
15
Which was an effect of the Great Depression on the American economy?
high unemployment and falling real estate values
high unemployment and overproduction
large business investments and low taxes
too much money in ciculation and high stock prices
16
What has been an effect of space technology and exploration on the people of the United States?
It led to advances in the quality of life for most Americans
It has forced them to find alternate sources of fuel
It focused on the need to deregulate the uses of outer space
It reduced tensions in the space race
17
Which goal was shared by both the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor
to introduce new and innovative techniques to factories
promote immigation of skilled workers from Asia and Europe
to help large corporations to increase their production
to organize workers to demand better working conditions
18
Which best summarizes the main reason why the U.S. became involved in the Vietnam War?
to reduce French influence in Vietnam
to support the government of North Vietnam
to stop Communist China from annexing Vietnam
to prevent the spread of Communism in Indochina
19
Which woman became the first Hispanic Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court?
Sandra Day O'Connor
Sonia Sotomayor
Estee Lauder
Dolores Huerta
20
What was the historical significance of the Presidential election of 2000?
A Supreme Court decision shaped the outcome of the election
A third-part candidate won several electoral votes
The winner of the popular vote became President
The electoral college ended in a tie
21
In what way were the Heritage Foundation, Moral Majority, & National Rifle Association similar?
They were united in their opposition to prayer in schools.
They opposed the election of Ronald Reagan.
Wanted the Endangered Species Act to be unconstitutional.
They represented a resurgence of conservatism in America.
22
Which action led to the changes shown in the bar graph?
passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
passage of Title IX of the Education Amendments Act
increase in the number of nonpublic schools
introduction of Head Start programs
23
President Theodore Roosevelt's Big Stick Policy was closely associated with --
the conservation of natural resources
court actions to oppose business monopolies
friendly relations with China after the Boxer Rebellion
intervention in the affairs of Latin American nations
24
The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 led the federal government to pass the--
No Child Left Behind
USA PATRIOT Act
Endangered Species Act
Community Reinvestment Act
25
What did the Beats in the 1950s and the youth culture of the 1960s have in common?
They failed to support equal rights for women
They supported America's anti-Communist containment policy
They introduced new poetry and art, based on jazz music
They challenged conformity to "Establishment" thinking
26
As a result of the Spanish American War, the U.S. saw the need to build the Panama Canal b/c --
the U.S. navy could move more quickly between oceans
Spanish opposition to the canal had ended
new colonies had been acquired in Africa
U.S. railroads could not transport enough manufactured goods
27
After 1880, where did the majority of "New Immigrants" to the United States come from?
Northern and Western Europe
Southern and Eastern Europe
Canada and Latin America
China and Southeast Asia
28
Sought to help Greece & Turkey & promised U.S. assistance to all people resisting communism...
Marshall Plan
Warsaw Pact
Truman Doctrine
McCarthyism
29
Which goal from the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 was achieved during the Progressive Era?
creation of the Interstate Commerce Commission
adoption of a graduated income tax
ratification of the 19th Amendment
passage of the Food and Drug Act
30
Which individual most likely expressed the views stated in this passage?
Hillary Clinton
Phyllis Schlafly
Oprah Winfrey
Dolores Huerta
31
Why did Congress place a provision in the Constitution that allowed it to be amended?
They needed support in state legislatures for ratification
They wanted the Constitution to adjust to changing times
They feared the decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court
Most of the members of the Convention opposed slavery
32
Which event most influenced President Wilson's decision to enter World War I?
the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand
the renewal of unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany
raids by Mexican guerrilla forces on the Southwestern U.S.
a revolution in Russia
33
During the 1920s, Congress passed a series of immigration laws that were primarily designed to-
limit immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe
increase immigration from Asia
expand the workforce for the growing economy
prohibit immigration from Latin America
34
This booklet, issued by the U.S. government, was intended to –
Provide aid to European nations
Give discounts to frequently purchased items
Conserve key resources in wartime
Help the market industry
35
The Homestead Act (1862) promoted the development of western lands by--
providing free land to settlers
moving Native American Indians to reservations
removing all restrictions on immigration
creating a system of dams for crop irrigation
36
Political scandals cause what type of public opinion and view of the federal government?
It lowers public confidence in government
Most people are not aware of political scandals
A positive viewpoint, that you can do whatever you want
People do not seem bothered by scandals
37
The executions of Sacco and Vanzetti in the 1920s demonstrated the--
corruption of political machines
federal government's war on crime
the persistence of lynchings
increase in Nativist attitudes
38
The U.S. found it difficult to remain neutral during World War I because of its desire to --
expand its interests in the Caribbean
obtain migrant workers for American mines and factories
maintain freedom of the seas for trade with European nations
control the Suez Canal
39
The Spanish American War marked a turning point in American foreign policy because the U.S. --
refused to become a colonial power
developed a plan for peaceful coexistence
emerged as a new world power
pledged neutrality in future European conflicts
40
What was accomplished at the Camp David Accords meeting in 1977?
Not sure
Resolve conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia
Decide who will become a member of NATO
Peace agreement between Egypt and Israel
41
Which was a successful example of "Americanization"?
Congress prohibited the immigration of Chinese workers
The Dawes Act led Native Americans to sell their land
Children of New Immigrants learned English in public schools
The Homestead Act made federal land available to settlers
42
In the late nineteenth century, the "bosses" of urban political machines often--
denied voting rights to the poor
accepted bribes in return for favors
wasted money on military spending
discriminated against migrant workers
43
Which American entrepreneur helped to develop the software running most computers today?
Bill Gates
Robert Johnson
Lionel Sosa
Sandra Day O'Connor
44
In 1919, isolationists in the Senate opposed U.S. membership in the League of Nations because -
they resisted colonialism in Africa and Asia
they opposed membership in the League by Germany
they did not want involvement in future foreign wars
they feared the creation of the Security Council
45
What constitutional issue was raised by President Johnson's Great Society?
How far can the gov't extend itself in helping the poor?
What foreign imports should be allowed into the U.S.?
Should taxes be raised to stimulate consumer spending?
Should certain industries be taken over by the government?
46
"Segregation now, segregation tomorrow, and segregation forever!" represents views expressed by
Joseph McCarthy
Thurgood Marshall
George Wallace
Dwight D. Eisenhower
47
What was a major cause of the Great Depression?
an increase in the price of wheat on the world market
an increase in demand for imported products
prior overproduction of manufactured goods
a decrease in the supply of consumer goods
48
How does Nixon develop diplomatic relations with communist countries?
Through detente and visiting China
Creating the Watergate event
Sending diplomats to communist countries
Inviting foreign leaders to visit the United States
49
What did the Red Scare (1920s) and McCarthyism (1950s) have in common?
Rounded up & deported 1,000s of suspects without warrant
Communists had infiltrated the U.S. State Dept.
Led to a constitutional amendment to protect rights
Began with fear of future spread of Communism in the U.S.
50
Which action would be protected by the First Amendment?
A reporter publishes an article critical of city officials
A man on trial refuses to testify against himself
A woman asks to see a lawyer before answering questions
A family won't allow soldiers to be housed in their home
51
One legacy of FDR's New Deal was
a Supreme Court consisting of twelve members
increased power of the federal government
decreased power of the federal government
higher taxes on the poor
52
When trade and contact between Eastern Europe and Western Europe was cut off it was called –
Communism
Berlin Wall
Iron Curtain
Containment
53
The D-Day invasion in June 1944 was important to the outcome of World War II because it --
Avoided use of the atomic bomb against civilian targets
Opened a new allied front in Europe
Stopped Soviet advances in Eastern Europe
Forced Italy to surrender
54
What was Roosevelt's goal in creating the SEC and FDIC?
increase the government's tax revenue
restore the public's faith in financial institutions
stimulate economic growth
provide jobs for the unemployed
55
Phyllis Schlafly was a critic of the Equal Rights Amendment based on her philosophy of
feminism
anti-feminism
equal rights
logic
56
According to "Frontiers in History," what did Jonas Salk accomplish? Fill in the blank.
discovered a cure for infantile paralysis
identified the mode by which the disease was transmitted
founded a private hospital for children with Polio
developed a vaccine against the frightening disease
57
Sandra Day O'Connor broke new ground for women in the legal field when she--
graduated from Stanford University's law school in 1952
became the first female Supreme Court justice in 1981
worked on her family's ranch in Arizona when she was a child
married Jay O'Connor in 1952
58
Progressive Era reformers sought to expand voter participation in government by adopting --
the initiative and referendum
a civil service system
tougher literacy tests
additional poll taxes