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1
What does SNCC stand for?
Separating National Coordinating Committee
Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee
Student Nonviolent Coersion Committee
Stand-up Never Black Down
2
Who were the "Freedom Riders?"
Members of the KKK who attack civil rights activists.
Students who rode interstate buses into the segregated south
This was a name for civil rights marchers.
Students who were petitioning for driving rights for blacks
3
Lend Lease Act
Lending land to other countries
allowed the US president to aid American allies
free military supplies to all allies
lending money to allies
4
American Indian movement
Movement created to end American-Indian suffrage
Staged a number of protest actions on injustice and violence of Natives
Allowed for U.S citizens to protest against the intergration of Natives
Organization formed by Betty Fridan
5
What is globalization
none of these
process of trading with countries
increased isolation between countries
increased connection between countries
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Jim Crow laws...
were laws passed to protect the freedmen
were laws passed to keep the races separate in the South
were laws passed allowing freedmen to vote
were laws preventing freedmen from exercising their rights
7
The fall of Communism...
ended Cold War & led to creation of newly independent states
ended globalization
led to the birth of modern cartography
kept the world balance of power the same
8
Where did the Federalists feel government should have most of the power?
with the King
with the states
in the central government
in the judicial branch
9
What was the decision in Plessy V. Ferguson?
Allows women the right to vote
Repeals the 17th amendment
Rewards money to the northern states
Supports segregation as separate but equal
10
Which group would qualify for Meidcare?
Under age 18 with disability who has parent on Medicare
Under age 65 with disability
Over age 65
All of the above
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What impact did the Labor Unions have on American workers?
Allowed the government to own businesses
Increased in child labor
increased benefits and salaries
Increased employment
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Rust Belt
Region in the South known for its cotton production
A.K.A. the “Great Plains”; region known for growing crops
Region in California known for high-tech industry
Region which has suffered economic and population decline.
13
The purpose of Social Security was to
Set the lowest amount of money that workers could be paid
Provide monthly income for the elderly and disabled
Give jobs to young men
Built dams on the Tennessee River
14
What marked the fall of communism in 1989?
Fall of the Berlin Wall
The creation of the Berlin Wall
Ho Chi Minh's death
Vietnam War
15
The growth of the Sun Belt has resulted in
changes in the procedures for electing the president
an expansion of long-distance rail service
the growth of unionized labor
a shift in power in the House of Representatives
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Kellogg-Briand Pact
promised not to use war to resolve "disputes or conflicts"
US treasury loaned the Allies $10 billion total during war
treaty affirming sovereignty & territorial integrity China
treaty signed by the US, Great Britain, France and Japan
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What is an example of globalization
The local farmers market
Adidas spreading throughout the world
Local donut business
Dutch Bros.
18
The early industrial working class faced each of the following EXCEPT:
minimal pay for long hours
dangerous working conditions
their control over the seasonal schedule
miserable working conditions
19
What is Globalization?
Uncle Drew
Life
Things always spreading worldwide
When things spread to different countries
20
Life, Liberty, and the...
Pursuit of Money
Pursuit of Cheeseburgers
Pursuit of Property
Pursuit of Happiness
21
Which of the following best describes the significance of Joseph McCarthy?
Senator who opposed US involvement in United Nations
Senator who accused prominent figures of being Communists
Senator who supported amnesty for illegal immigrants
Senator who opposed US involvement in League of Nations
22
The Spanish-American War...
opened the Panama Canal to international trade
contributed to the start of WWII
set of the Great Depression
led to world power status for the U.S.
23
The Great Migration refers to
The movement of people from the Rust Belt to the Sun Belt
millions of Eastern European immigrants arriving by 1920.
The movement of African Americans from South to North
The swallows of Capistrano
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During prohibition, organized crime
Stayed the same
Decreased
Disappeared
Increased
25
Brown v. Board of Education established that....
Schools could be segregated as long as they were "equal"
Protestors could not demonstrate at public schools
separate schools for black & white students was legal.
separate schools for black & white students was illegal.
26
Environmental Protection Agency
ameeria proctects us from the world
created to protect the natural environment in which we live;
idk
protects us from the people
27
Both the New Frontier and the Great Society shared the idea that
key industries should be nationalized
the government should provide aid for those less fortunate
taxes should be raised to stimulate consumer spending
foreign trade should be cut to a minimum
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Impact of the Automobile Industry
than half of the states passed some form of law restricting alcohol use
answers to the nations postwar economic troubles was his campaign slogan es
affected Americans industry, business and culture.
A treaty with more than 60 nations
29
The Declaration of Independence states...
the people should do as the government says.
the government rules the people.
all men are created equal and have undeniable rights.
all people rule the government.
30
Which of the following best describes a push factor of immigration?
Improvements in international transportation
Attractions that draw people to another place
New American immigration port stations
Problems that cause individuals to move
31
Which of the following was not an influence of the automobile?
movement to suburban areas
creation of jobs
greater mobility
movement to rural areas
32
The Immigration Act of 1965
stopped immigration from European countries.
began quotas based on nationality.
ended quotas based on nationality.
stopped immigration from non-European countries.
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Causes of the Great Depression
Speculation in the Stock Market and Banking Practices
Buying on Credit and Dust Bowl
Overproduction and Trade Restrictions,
Business failures and Unemployment
34
What was MLK Jr.'s strategy for combating segregation?
nonviolent resistance
peaceful protest
violent protest
armed rebellion
35
How did the Korean War end?
divided as in pre-war status
a unified Communist Korea
Korea became a demilitarized zoned
The countries both became Capitalist
36
Which factor of consumerism is most directly linked to this cartoon?
Advertising
Identity
Environment
Health and Safety
37
10th Amendment
No cruel or unusual punishment
Right to jury trial
Due process
Powers not delegated to national govt reserved to states
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10th Amendment ?
Powers reserved to the states
Rights not listed in the Constitution
Powers delegated to the president
Powers reserved to the federal government
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Mechanized farming:
People using more animal labor; caused. the growth of suburbs
People using credit to buy things; increased immigration
Machines doing the work of many people; caused people to move to cities
Machines increasing the population on suburbs; caused economic growth
40
How did the use of atomic bombs impact the outcome of World War II?
Japan was forced to surrender.
Germany was forced to retreat from Western Europe.
Japan was forced to retreat from the Pacific Islands.
Germany was forced to surrender.
41
Why didn't the US join the League of Nations?
The Allied powers kicked the US out
The US forgot to sign up
The Senate failed to ratify the treaty
Woodrow Wilson did not want to join
42
What did President Reagan say in his speech at the Brandenburg Gate in 1987?
"Mr. Gorbachev, end the Cold War!"
"Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!"
"Mr. Gorbachev, leave Germany alone!"
"Mr. Gorbachev, glasnost and perestroika is awesome!"
43
The 19th Amendment extended voting rights based on:
age
gender
race
religion
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Environmental Protection Agency
protects natural areas and human health-Congress
protects the environment by presidential law
protects human health and the environment by Congressional law
45
In both the Korean War and the Vietnam War, the...
U.S. managed a stalemate with communist forces
United Nations sanctioned the U.S. to stop
U.S. fought for years without formal declaration of war
lack of U.S. success led to growing anti-war sentiment
46
What caused the collapse of communism?
Decline in nationalism in the Soviet Union
Construction of the Berlin Wall
Decrease in economic reforms
Expense of maintaining the Soviet military
47
Patriot Act
Overuse of power given to law enforcement by the government
Result of 9/11 attacks to combat domestic terrorism
All of the above
Wiretapping and spying on U.S citizens without consent
48
Sun Belt
Region in California known for high-tech industry
Region which has experienced economic growth and has sunny weather
Economic Regions Regions/areas known for economic factors
Region which has suffered economic and population decline
49
Connection of Bill of Rights and Enlightenment ideals
Before there were many taxes after independence there were not enough tax
Thomas Jefferson
The Third Estate is about 97% of France population.
Protected the rights of the accused and prohibited cruel punishment.
50
The Northwest Ordinance ________________.
halted settlement
permitted slavery
freed all slaves
outlawed slavery
51
Cesar Chavez led boycotts and demonstrations to get better protections for what group?
asians
migrant workers
women
hispanics
52
Japanese Internment Camps
Where Poland killed Japanese citizens.
Detention centers for Japanese-Americans during World War II.
Japan's labor camps for illegal citizens.
Places where the Japanese killed many Germans.
53
What did the 26th Amendment say?
Lowered the voting age to 18
Provides Presidential Succession
Gave women the right to vote
No Poll Taxes
54
The Red Scare...
none of these
was a fear that Republicans would always remain president.
was a fear that communists would take over the US.
was a fear that communists would take over Russia.
55
What happened in the United States as a result of Prohibition?
Crop prices increased
Many people in rural areas moved to urban cities
Bootleggers and speakeasies became popular
Women gained the right to vote
56
Federal Reserve Act of 1913 created a central banking system with the responsibility of —
Managing of interstate commerce
Regulating of monetary policy in the U.S.
Collecting of federal income taxes
Enforcing of the Sherman Anti-trust legislation
57
Which generalization is best supported by a study of Prohibition?
Increased taxes can affect consumer spending
People’s attitudes can make some laws hard to enforce
People’s morality can be successfully controlled
People will sacrifice willingly for the common good
58
Consent of the governed:
People elect public officeholders to make laws/conduct gov't
People are the source of any and all government power
The government and those who govern are bound by law
A government where the people rule
59
Which situation was a result of the Vietnam War?
North Vietnam became a democratic nation.
South Vietnam remained a non-communist country
The United States questioned its role as a world "police"
Richard Nixon resigned from Presidency.
60
What did Federalists & Anti-Federalists disagree about most?
Protecting Rights
A Strong Central Government
Power of the Confederation
Checks & Balances
61
The Progressive Era is defined as a historical era because the time period is characterized by—
Growing support for overseas expansion
Shrinking of the U.S. industrial economy
Changing ideas about the functions of U.S. government
Shifting attitudes about civil rights for minorities
62
What was the Selective Service Act?
a law that required factories to produce war supplies
It created a draft because more soldiers were needed
the law that ended WWI
A law that limited freedom of speech
63
What best describes a way in which the Great Depression affected the lives of Americans?
More people got married immediately after finishing school.
Many people moved from shantytowns to the suburbs.
Many children quit school to help their families earn money.
Farmers and businessmen were hurt by the rising crop prices
64
What event started America's "War on Terror"?
The death of Osama bin Laden
9/11
The Oklahoma City bombing
The assassination attempt on Pres. Reagan
65
The Bill of Rights
was added to appease the Anti-federalists
were considered highly controversial
adhered to the Federalists' belief of loose construction
was written by Thomas Jefferson
66
The purpose of both the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan was to
increase membership of the United Nations
support the construction of the Iron Curtain
attempt to solve world hunger
prevent the spread of communism
67
Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?
lower cost of living in urban areas
economic opportunities in industrialized cities
better soil conditions in previously uncultivated areas
availability of land grants for homesteaders
68
The National Organization for Women was created
as a civil rights organization for women
to promote women for top corporate jobs
to elect women to political office
none of the above
69
The Patriot Act (2001)
undid state laws that were designed to restrict African American voting
provided additional funding to enhance America’s nuclear arsenal
expanded the government’s authority in the fight against terrorism
stopped the military from excluding gay people from service
70
In what ways did the New Deal help Americans?
It protected people from discrimination
It improved education for all citizens
It helped people pay taxes
It provided jobs, food, and shelter for those in need
71
The Arms Race was...
Competition b/w the US and Soviet Union over weapons tech.
Which nation would be the first to access the internet?
The Olympic event the U.S. won in Germany.
England's attempt to build the fastest jet before Germany.
