The 1924 Teapot Dome oil scandal led to--

public disappointment over government corruption

What is the main function of the FDIC?

protecting personal savings in the event of a bank failure

The Kent State University shooting resulted in...?

increased support for the antiwar movement

Which of the following occurred as a result of the first Earth Day (1970)?

the EPA was created to oversee environmental issues

Which groups were most influential in passing the Pure Food and Drug Act?

muckrakers and women's organizations

During WW1, tanks were used on western front primarily to--

lead infantry across no-mans land and in to enemy territory

Between the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution and the Tet Offensive, what happened in the Vietnam War?

the U.S. government deployed more troops to Vietnam

Which of these most contributed to the economic instability of the U.S. in 1929?

overspeculation in the stock market

The confrontation of the Little Rock Nine was centered around which issue?

resistance by state governments to the Brown v. Board ruling

One intended consequence of the Treaty of Versailles was to--

weaken the power of Germany in the international community

A jazz music festival in Paris, France is an example of what?

the global diffusion of an original form of music

Which of the following was the primary issue faced during the Great Depression?

unemployment rates reached record high

Which of these is true about Sandra Day O'Connor?

first woman named to the U.S. Supreme Court

Why did Warren G. Harding's "Return to Normalcy" appeal to many voters in the 1920 election?

the public wanted to concentrate on domestic economic issues

What does it mean when there is a "government shutdown" ?

lack of cooperation between legislative and exec. branch

What was the point of the Marshall Plan?

to provide financial assistance to war-torn W. Europe

How did the application of electricity in the early 1900s affect the development of the economy

manufacturing processes became more efficient

a muckraker who exposed the Standard Oil Company

How did the expansion of railroad transportation most benefit farmers in the United States?

providing farmers with affordable access to distant markets

Which action prompted the U.S. to officially enter WW2?

the Japanese bombing of a U.S. military base

Which of the following is most characteristic of the Cold War?

the growth of nuclear arsenals in the U.S. and USSR

During the Korean War, what helped the southern part of the peninsula from falling to communism

the involvement of UN forces under the command the U.S.

What is one way that a U.S. citizen can exercise their right to participate in government?

voting for city council members

The commitment of the U.S. to reduce greenhouse gases demonstrates an effort to do what?

enforce stricter regulations on toxic emissions

Why did the U.S. seize Pacific Islands during WW2?

to establish military bases for use in further attacks

What is one reason for the increase in U.S. Navy spending from 1893-1909?

overseas expansion associated with the Spanish-American War

Increased population growth leads to increased demand for higher crop yields which leads to...?

the conversion of natural habitat to farmland

How did Gospel music gain national attention?

because of its spread in black churches

The primary purpose of the Dawes Act was to...?

promote cultural assimilation of Native Americans

Which government action was created to uphold African Americans 15th amendment rights?

the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965

How did Steve Jobs influence business in the 21st century?

by developing new electronic devices

Which of the following best characterizes the Gilded Age?

Industrialism, corruption, material gain and political power

Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points speech supported Poland by calling for its--

establishment as an independent nation

How did the Social Security Act affect the role of the federal government?

creating a government administered benefits program

What is the purpose of Great Society program known as H.U.D.?

to ensure the availability of affordable housing

What was the U.S. govt.'s initial response to 9/11?

to begin military operations in Afghanistan

What is the primary aim of the USA PATRIOT ACT of 2001?

to prevent acts of terrorism against the U.S.

What is the main purpose of educational training for veterans?

to assist soldiers when they return to civilian life

Why did Andrew Carnegie fund libraries? ("Gospel of Wealth")

To provide "ladders of success" for the aspiring to rise

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1
The 1924 Teapot Dome oil scandal led to--
dissatisfaction with lack of economic development
frustration with government neglect of the working class
public disappointment over government corruption
anger over excessive partisan politics
2
The Sherman Anti-trust Act was meant to break up monopolies but at 1st the govt. used it to--
wallpaper the White House
increase security screening at airports
combat the rise of unions
stop the spread of H.I.V.
3
What is the main function of the FDIC?
assisting banks in recovering unpaid loans
protecting personal savings in the event of a bank failure
providing monetary aid to struggling banks
guaranteeing job security for bank employees
4
The Kent State University shooting resulted in...?
increased support for the antiwar movement
the reinstatement of the draft
decreased federal funding of student loans
an end to federal investigation of student organizations
5
Which theme formed the basis of the Chicano Mural Movement?
assimilation
cultural pride
education
environmental preservation
6
Which of the following occurred as a result of the first Earth Day (1970)?
the president ordered the Public Health Service to fix stuff
the EPA was created to oversee environmental issues
the auto industry began researching alternative energy uses
the CDC tried to eliminate waste treatment plants
7
Which groups were most influential in passing the Pure Food and Drug Act?
muckrakers and women's organizations
Southern farmers and clergy members
factory owners and bankers
college students and immigrants
8
During WW1, tanks were used on western front primarily to--
launch long-range rockets at enemy aircraft
release chemical weapons in advance attacks on the enemy
destroy railroads and bridges used by enemy troops
lead infantry across no-mans land and in to enemy territory
9
Which constitutional issue was debated after the release of the Pentagon Papers?
freedom of religion
the right to a peaceful assembly
freedom of the press
right to a trial by jury
10
Between the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution and the Tet Offensive, what happened in the Vietnam War?
peace talks between N. and S. Vietnam began in Paris
all U.S. citizens were evacuated from Vietnam
South Vietnam surrendered to North Vietnam
the U.S. government deployed more troops to Vietnam
11
Which of these most contributed to the economic instability of the U.S. in 1929?
new regulations on banking
implementation of a personal income tax
elimination of import tariffs
overspeculation in the stock market
12
The confrontation of the Little Rock Nine was centered around which issue?
the refusal of federal courts to hear civil right cases
the denial of 1st and 5th amendments by southern states
resistance by state governments to the Brown v. Board ruling
disagreement over the use of taxes to fund public education
13
One intended consequence of the Treaty of Versailles was to--
grant independence to all German colonies
weaken the power of Germany in the international community
divide Germany in to smaller states to be governed by Allies
create a democratic government in Germany
14
What was the main reason for long lines of cars at gas stations in the 1970s?
an embargo imposed by OPEC
an oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico
the dissolution of the Standard Oil Company
the construction of the trans-Alaska pipeline
15
A jazz music festival in Paris, France is an example of what?
the relationships between different types of music
the economic impact of the music industry
improved acoustic qualities of recorded music
the global diffusion of an original form of music
16
Which of the following was the primary issue faced during the Great Depression?
banks faced an oversupply of currency
consumer price index skyrocketed
consumer markets were saturated with foreign imports
unemployment rates reached record high
17
Which of these is true about Sandra Day O'Connor?
first female elected to serve as governor of a state
first woman nominated as a candidate for vice president
first woman named to the U.S. Supreme Court
first female member of the U.S. Senate
18
Which of these is a technological advancement from WW2?
jet engines
sonar
radar
cipher machines
19
Why did Warren G. Harding's "Return to Normalcy" appeal to many voters in the 1920 election?
the public wanted to help rebuild war-torn countries
there was a decrease in the demand for consumer goods
the public wanted to concentrate on domestic economic issues
there was a significant shortage of military supplies
20
What does it mean when there is a "government shutdown" ?
increase in legislators who vote against their party
refusal of Supreme Court to intervene in legislative matters
lack of cooperation between legislative and exec. branch
growing solidarity with the legislative and executive branch
21
What was the point of the Marshall Plan?
to provide financial assistance to war-torn W. Europe
to require reparations be paid to W. European countries
to appropriate funds for nuclear facilities in W. Europe
to authorize military strike against Western Europe
22
How did the application of electricity in the early 1900s affect the development of the economy
household appliances became more costly
manufacturing processes became more efficient
college education became more accessible
long-distance travel became more expensive
23
Who was Ida Tarbell?
a white house aid who helped plan the Camp David Accords
a WW2 nurse who had an affair with a Soviet soldier
a muckraker who exposed the Standard Oil Company
a philosophical 3rd grade teacher
24
Who was Ida B. Wells?
a religious leader
an artist of the Harlem Renaissance
a supporter of Prohibition
an advocate of equality
25
How did the expansion of railroad transportation most benefit farmers in the United States?
encouraging farmers to form the first agricultural co-ops
by increasing the variety of locally grown crops
providing farmers with affordable access to distant markets
by raising the consumer price of agricultural products
26
Which action prompted the U.S. to officially enter WW2?
the Japanese bombing of a U.S. military base
German submarines attacking U.S. merchant ships
German use of blitzkrieg tactics in Europe
Japanese military actions in Indochina
27
Which of the following is most characteristic of the Cold War?
expansion of natural borders by imperialistic Europe
isolationist foreign policies in Great Britain and China
the growth of nuclear arsenals in the U.S. and USSR
rapid industrialization of many Southeast Asian countries
28
During the Korean War, what helped the southern part of the peninsula from falling to communism
use of atomic weapons on northern cities
the involvement of UN forces under the command the U.S.
the threat of a Soviet naval blockade
the assistance of the Chinese military
29
What is one way that a U.S. citizen can exercise their right to participate in government?
organizing a blood drive
voting for city council members
obtaining a driver's license
choosing a place to live
30
The commitment of the U.S. to reduce greenhouse gases demonstrates an effort to do what?
enforce stricter regulations on toxic emissions
adopt protective tarrifs
reject economic hardships
refuse to support democratic reforms
31
A stronger revision of the Sherman Anti-trust Act was known as the--
Coalition Against Child Labor
Taco Gordita
Clayton Anti-trust Act
Claymore Anti-trust Act
32
Why did the U.S. seize Pacific Islands during WW2?
to protect shipping routes for neutral countries
to gain access to vital natural resources
to establish military bases for use in further attacks
to fulfill commitments to military alliances
33
What is one reason for the increase in U.S. Navy spending from 1893-1909?
new immigrant screening procedures at Ellis Island
a crackdown on anarchism after McKinley's assassination
overseas expansion associated with the Spanish-American War
an increase in circulating currency
34
Increased population growth leads to increased demand for higher crop yields which leads to...?
a reduction in the use of agricultural pesticides
the establishment of quality controls on imported foods
the conversion of natural habitat to farmland
a decline in the availability of processed foods
35
How did Gospel music gain national attention?
because of the temperance movement
because religious schools were granted federal aid
because of its spread in black churches
because of the popularity of protest music
36
Which best explains the shift in migration from rural to urban areas?
economic transformation
government reform
kinship networks
climate change
37
The primary purpose of the Dawes Act was to...?
promote cultural assimilation of Native Americans
end warfare between American Indians and U.S. military
turn Indian reservations in to corporate farmland
promote American Indian investment in private industry
38
Which government action was created to uphold African Americans 15th amendment rights?
the Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson
the executive order to desegregate the U.S. Army
the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
the Supreme Court decision in Sweatt v. Painter
39
How did Steve Jobs influence business in the 21st century?
by improving methods for offshore drilling
by opening stores that sell consumer goods at discounts
by designing automobiles that save on gasoline
by developing new electronic devices
40
Which of the following best characterizes the Gilded Age?
small farms became large agricultural corporations
Industrialism, corruption, material gain and political power
immigration to the Deep South
the discovery of goldfields in the West
41
Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points speech supported Poland by calling for its--
establishment as a Soviet satellite nation
inclusion in one of the larger empires
establishment as an independent nation
annexation by Great Britain
42
How did the Social Security Act affect the role of the federal government?
establishing an agency to monitor immigration
creating a government administered benefits program
implementing new regulations on interstate travel
authorizing the government to impose a flat tax
43
What is the purpose of Great Society program known as H.U.D.?
to increase federal funds for public universities
to ensure the availability of affordable housing
to create an urban renewal movement
to provide health insurance for senior citizens
44
Why did the U.S. oppose the terms of the Geneva Conference, which would have unified Vietnam?
containment
peaceful coexistence
constructive engagement
deterrence
45
What was the U.S. govt.'s initial response to 9/11?
to impose economic sanctions on Libya for terrorist activity
to form a coalition to eliminate bases in Pakistan
to reopen military bases in Europe that had been closed
to begin military operations in Afghanistan
46
Which organization did Huey P. Newton found?
Congress of Racial Equality
Black Panther Party
NAACP
Nation of Islam
47
What is the primary aim of the USA PATRIOT ACT of 2001?
to promote growth of locally owned small businesses
to increase funding for military contracts
to limit foreign investments in the U.S.
to prevent acts of terrorism against the U.S.
48
What is the main purpose of educational training for veterans?
to assist soldiers when they return to civilian life
to provide incentives to enlist in the military
to ensure proper schooling for army officers
to encourage recruits to view the military as a career
49
Alfred Thayer Mahan influenced U.S. efforts to become a world power primarily by?
emphasizing the need for protectionist tariffs
arguing against forming overseas alliances
demonstrating the political risks of foreign trade
advocating overseas expansion
50
The growth of the U.S. cattle industry led to the development of which major industry?
housing
automobile
meat-packing
garment
51
Why did Andrew Carnegie fund libraries? ("Gospel of Wealth")
To set an example of modest living and not extravagance
Society paid too much for comfort and luxuries
He believed there is friction between employees and employer
To provide "ladders of success" for the aspiring to rise
52
What was the purpose behind the "Palmer Raids" conducted by Attorney General Palmer in 1920?
to block civil rights advocates from staging public protests
to prevent workers from joining labor organizations
to suppress the teaching of evolution in colleges
to halt the spread of communist ideas by radicals
53
The 26th amendment supports the idea that if people are old enough to vote--
they are old enough to drive
they are old enough to be drafted in to the military
they are old enough to pay federal income taxes
they are old enough to serve on a jury
54
How did the Reagan administration support Contra rebels in Nicaragua?
by secretly selling weapons to Iran in order to raise funds
by implementing a sin tax on luxury items
by confiscating funds seized in drug raids
by collecting tariffs on oil imports from Saudi Arabia
55
Which of the following most contributed to the natural disaster in New Orleans (2005)?
the Mississippi River was diverted
the National Weather service didn't warn people in time
an outbreak of tornadoes felled numerous trees
the levee system was unable to hold back floodwater

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