The information on this map best supports the conclusion that between 2000 and 2005 —

Medicare spending increased in the Southwest

What do these advertisements suggest to consumers?

Freeenter. promotes competition among cell phone providers.

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 eliminated—

literacy tests as prerequisites for voting

Why did the federal government create this program in 1933?

To provide jobs and improve the regional standard of living

Upon entering World War I, the United States enlarged its military by —

passing the Selective Service Act

The demonstration described in this article was most likely prompted by

escalated deployment of military forces to Vietnam

During the 1920s, what was one result of innovations in U.S. transportation technology?

Mass-produced autos made travel affordable for many people.

President Roosevelt issued this statement in response to —

the threat of European intervention in Latin America

The skill and courage of the Tuskegee Airmen served to —

decrease opposition to integrating the armed forces

Which of these is an effect rock and roll had on society in the United States in the 1950s?

It contributed to a cultural divide between generations.

The author of this letter was —

a leader of a conservative interest group

What were these Hawaiian citizens protesting?

The forced annexation after the overthrow of theHI. monarchy

How have major parties reacted to the scenario described above?

Byaddressing the issues raised by thethird parties

Why did the United States adopt the motto In God We Trust in 1956?

To distinguish the US from countries that restrict religion

Jackie Robinson first rose to national prominence in the late 1940s when he —

helped bring an end to racial segregation in Maj. Lg. Bball

Which outcome was an important effect of the 1898 event illustrated by this map?

U.S. support for the construction of a canal through Cen. Am

This 1972 poster depicts an organization originally formed to advocate —

better economic treatment of migrant workers

During the 1920s, Clarence Darrowand William Jennings Bryan were most closely identified with

conflict between modernism and traditionalism

The primary reason U.S. leaders justified military involvement in Vietnam was it would —

keep communism from spreading throughout the region

How did the legislation from above affect the relationship between the U.S.gov. and citizens?

Made the gov more responsible for the people’s econ. welfare

During the nineteenth century, one way political bosses gained voter support was by

making improvements in urban infrastructure

The introduction of vaccines to the United States helped —

limit the spread of infectious diseases

Why was this operation undertaken?

To provide supplies to a blockaded city

The Fed. Housing Admin. is a New Deal agency that continues to assist many Americans by

helping them obtain mortgage loans from banks

The government issued ration books during World War II in order to —

ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods

Under the U.S. Constitution, the government may not take private property unless

the government pays the owner fair compensation for the land

This satirical cartoon expresses a sentiment that eventually contributed to —

An amendment establishing term limits for presidents

How did the publicat. of Sinclair’s The Jungle change the relationship between govt. and bus.?

Gov. regs. requiring insp. of food prods. were implemented.

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1
What type of political activity is described in this scenario?
Protesting
Lobbying
Boycotting
Recalling
2
The information on this map best supports the conclusion that between 2000 and 2005 —
health-care costs decreased in the Northeast
Social Security payments decreased in the Pacific Northwest
Medicare spending increased in the Southwest
income tax revenues increased in the Midwest
3
What do these advertisements suggest to consumers?
Personalcomputers are replacing cell phones.
Cell phone users havelimited choices in the marketplace.
Freeenter. promotes competition among cell phone providers.
Governmentregulation of the cell phone ind. is increasing
4
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 eliminated—
literacy tests as prerequisites for voting
proofof residency as a condition for voting
agediscrimination in state voting laws
barriersto voting for women
5
Why did the federal government create this program in 1933?
To provide jobs and improve the regional standard of living
To establish industrial centers in the region
To offset the effects of urbanization and rapid pop. growth
To promote organic farming practices
6
Upon entering World War I, the United States enlarged its military by —
enacting the GI Bill
passing the Selective Service Act
creating the Veterans Administration
establishing the Marine Corps
7
The demonstration described in this article was most likely prompted by
escalated deployment of military forces to Vietnam
renewed diplomatic relations with communist China
the signing of the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty
the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
8
During the 1920s, what was one result of innovations in U.S. transportation technology?
Mass-produced autos made travel affordable for many people.
Planes replaced ocean liners as the means of travel to Eur
Cablecars provided a means of travel to cities in a state.
Cont. ships delivered ag. goods to ports on the Pac. coast
9
President Roosevelt issued this statement in response to —
Spanish efforts to suppress a rebellion in Cuba
the threat of European intervention in Latin America
public outcry regarding war between Russia and Japan
the construction of a canal in Panama
10
The skill and courage of the Tuskegee Airmen served to —
encourage immigrant enlistment in the U.S. Army during WW II
decrease opposition to integrating the armed forces
give theUnited States an advantage inmilitary encryption
increase the number of women joining the US mil during WW II
11
Which of these is an effect rock and roll had on society in the United States in the 1950s?
It promoted values learned during times of economic hardship
It reminded people of prewar days.
It contributed to a cultural divide between generations.
It increased the fear of communist expansion.
12
The author of this letter was —
the cofounder of the National Organization for Women
a leader of a conservative interest group
the cofounder of Ms. magazine
a leader of the Civil Rights movement
13
What were these Hawaiian citizens protesting?
Granting statehood after purchasing HI. from the monarch
The forced annexation after the overthrow of theHI. monarchy
Thecolonization of HI by political refugees from the U.S.
Labeled aprotectorate after signing a treaty with the U.S.
14
How have major parties reacted to the scenario described above?
By preventing third parties from holding conventions
Byaddressing the issues raised by thethird parties
Bysuing the third parties for campaign-finance violations
Bypersuading the third parties to present a new platform
15
Why did the United States adopt the motto In God We Trust in 1956?
To distinguish the US from countries that restrict religion
To commemorate social changes introduced by Christian lders.
To honor the fin. andsocietal contributions of rel. orgs.
To encourage the growth of religious institutions in the US
16
Jackie Robinson first rose to national prominence in the late 1940s when he —
enrolled in the racially segregated Univ. of Mississippi
helped bring an end to racial segregation in Maj. Lg. Bball
participated in the Freedom Rides to desegregate bus trmnls.
organized sit-ins to desegregate lunch counters
17
Which outcome was an important effect of the 1898 event illustrated by this map?
U.S. support for the construction of a canal through Cen. Am
Increased U.S.foreign aid to the countries in South America
Decreased U.S.economic influence in the Western Hemisphere
Decreased U.S.naval presence in the Caribbean Sea
18
This 1972 poster depicts an organization originally formed to advocate —
better economic treatment of migrant workers
equal employment opportunities for women
a retirement system for farm laborers
publicly funded health care for children
19
Senator Joseph McCarthy is best known for his involvement in —
the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s
the war effort of the 1940s
the Red Scare of the 1950s
the political scandals of the 1970s
20
During the 1920s, Clarence Darrowand William Jennings Bryan were most closely identified with
decline of public support for Progressive reforms
development of new forms of popular entertainment
increased use of credit by U.S. consumers
conflict between modernism and traditionalism
21
This excerpt describes changes in student fashion toward the end of —
the counterculture movement
the Cold War
the conservative movement
theJazz Age
22
The primary reason U.S. leaders justified military involvement in Vietnam was it would —
keep communism from spreading throughout the region
fulfill prior United Nations obligations
promote reconstruction after World War II
maintain the policy of détente
23
Which of these was a major goal of Jane Addams’s Settlement House movement in Chicago?
The founding of women’s colleges
The assimilation of immigrants
The introduction of prison reform
The establishment of public libraries
24
How did the legislation from above affect the relationship between the U.S.gov. and citizens?
Itallowed people to have directinput in government decisions
Itmade most people distrust the power of the government.
Made the gov more responsible for the people’s econ. welfare
Itallowed the government to tax investment income.
25
During the nineteenth century, one way political bosses gained voter support was by
campaigning for women’s suffrage
advocating the use of poll taxes
providing public assistance for former slaves
making improvements in urban infrastructure
26
Which government poster is directly related to the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
H
G
J
F
27
The introduction of vaccines to the United States helped —
limit the spread of infectious diseases
limit the risk in consuming imported produce
improve the quality of the water supply
improve the hygiene of medical procedures
28
Why was this operation undertaken?
To enable a rapid withdrawal of troops from a war-torn city
To rescue thousands of stranded political refugees
To provide supplies to a blockaded city
To deploy substantial invasion forces
29
The Fed. Housing Admin. is a New Deal agency that continues to assist many Americans by
providing them with money to pay for moving expenses
helping them obtain mortgage loans from banks
offering incentives for them to invest in rental properties
helping them choose a reputable home builder
30
The government issued ration books during World War II in order to —
safeguard the profits of struggling businesses
allow consumers to buy imported goods at discounted rates
provide financial security for uninsured citizens
ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods
31
Under the U.S. Constitution, the government may not take private property unless
the land requires extensive restoration
the govt. determines the land is crit. to dvlopers’ profits
the landowner refuses to build a home on the land
the government pays the owner fair compensation for the land
32
This satirical cartoon expresses a sentiment that eventually contributed to —
An amendment establishing term limits for presidents
A congressional comm. to investigate private Pres. conduct
Prohibition of foreign Cos. contrib. to Pres. campaigns
Unconst. for same Pol. party to serve consec. terms as Pres.
33
How did the publicat. of Sinclair’s The Jungle change the relationship between govt. and bus.?
Gov. regs. requiring insp. of food prods. were implemented.
Congress created a regulatory agency to audit railroads.
Fed. troops were mobilized to break strikes by labor unions.
Laws were enacted banning priv. companies from discriminatin

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