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SOL: USVA (2012 Relased Test)
SOL: USVA (2012 Relased Test)
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1
Which issue led to the development of the first political parties in the United States?
National government’s powers
Expansion of western territories
Women’s suffrage
Abolition of slavery
2
The Great Migration of the early 20th century refers to the movement of —
European immigrants to western cities
African Americans from the Midwest to eastern cities
European immigrants to northeastern cities
African Americans from the South to northern cities
3
During World War II, which action was an example of this code of behavior?
Japanese troops committing suicide rather than surrendering
Japanese accepting the terms of unconditional surrender
Japanese civilians welcoming Allied troops
Japanese captors treating American POWs humanely
4
Which phrase best completes this diagram?
Rise of Fascism
Communist Contro
Rapid Rearmament
Formation of Democracy
5
Which document directly influenced the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the U.S.?
Mayflower Compact
Articles of Confederation
Emancipation Proclamation
Virginia Declaration of Rights
6
Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad-
find factory work in the Northeast
work as an indentured servant in Virginia
claim a homestead in the West
prospect for gold in California
7
The members of the World War II Nisei regiment were primarily —
Mexican Americans
Japansese Americans
Italian Americans
German Americans
8
President William Howard Taft developed the Dollar Diplomacy policy to support —
United States businesses investing in Latin America
trade with the Philippines
equal trading rights in Japan
United States citizens traveling to Europe
9
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was created primarily to —
encourage communist factions in China
protect Western Europe from communism
encourage communist factions in China
protect South America from invasion
10
This document describes the United States’ response to the —
Japanese invasion of China
creation of the Manhattan Project
creation of the state of Israel
Cold War tension in Europe
11
Which group helped Andrew Jackson become President of the U.S., who couldn't vote before?
Naturalized immigrants from Eastern Europe
People allowed to vote without owning property
People allowed to vote without paying a poll tax
Newly freed slaves from West Africa
12
Over the last three decades, the American work force has had to acquire and improve skills in —
heavy machinery
medical equipment
automobile repair
computer technology
13
In which area did this conflict occur?
Afghanistan border
Persian Gulf
Indochinese Peninsula
Former Yugoslavia
14
Which man was a United States Senator who became the leader of the Confederacy?
Stonewall Jackson
Robert E. Lee
Jefferson Davis
Nat Turner
15
One major economic impact of the Civil War was the —
emergence of the South as a manufacturing center
increase in the number of laborers relocating to the South
increase in tariffs imposed on French and British goods
strengthening of the North and Midwest industrial regions
16
Which of John Locke’s ideas influenced the writing of the Declaration of Independence?
a monarchy and democracy
self-government and natural rights
capitalism and free enterprise
a strong federal government and rule of law
17
How did the Great Awakening most influence the American Revolutionary movement?
It discouraged trade with foreign countries.
It challenged the established government order
It established official state religions.
It supported the practice of slave labor.
18
Which President was in office during the Cold War?
John F. Kennedy
Woodrow Wilson
William Clinton
Franklin D. Roosevelt
19
Veterans of which war often faced public hostility when they returned from duty?
World War I
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
20
Which president is most closely associated with the policy of massive retaliation?
John F. Kennedy
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Richard Nixon
Lyndon Johnson
21
The town meetings held by colonists were important because they demonstrated a form of-
representative government
multicultural integration
direct democracy
religious toleration
22
During World War II, the purpose of posters such as this was to —
encourage civilians to become members of the armed forces
pressure industries to donate their resources to the war
show how Americans on the home front could help the war
motivate American women to work in defense factories
23
During World War II, the role of the Selective Service System in the United States was to —
increase industrial productivity
draft military personnel
draft military personnel
replace factory workers
24
In the Gettysburg Address, President Abraham Lincoln rejected the idea that the country was —
committed to unity at any cost
a federation of sovereign states
a society based on equality
founded on democratic ideals
25
Which effect of the Civil War on the South is illustrated by this photograph?
Agricultural destruction
Political corruption
Industrial pollution
Economic devastation
26
This practice was outlawed with the passage of the —
Voting Rights Act of 1965
19th Amendment
Civil Rights Act of 1964
15th Amendment
27
Which colony was established as a business venture?
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Virginia
Georgia
28
Which event best completes this sequence?
Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad
Purchase of the Louisiana Territory
Confederate attack on Fort Sumter
Independence gained from Mexico
29
This statement expressed President Lincoln’s plans for —
convincing Congress to abolish slavery
creating a strategy for a Union victory
eliminating Jim Crow laws
readmitting the Confederate states
30
Which effect did United States participation in World War II have on the home front?
The end of racial segregation in the South
The growth of isolationism in the Midwest
A decline in farm income due to war rationing
An increase in volunteers for the war effort
31
The Battle of Gettysburg was a significant event of the Civil War because it —
was the turning point of the war
was the opening conflict of the war
caused states to secede from the Union
forced the surrender of the South
32
This headline describes the result of the increased fear of —
communist infiltration
nuclear energy
organized crime
political corruption
33
Which conclusion can be drawn from the information in these graphs?
Schools narrow the technological gap caused by income.
Family income has little bearing on access to computers.
There are more children born in higher-income families.
Access to education improves with higher family income.
34
Which New Deal program helped Americans from the instability of banks during the Depression?
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Works Progress Administration
Tennessee Valley Authority
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
35
Which factor contributed to colonial victory in the American Revolution?
Disloyalty of British generals
Lack of British popular support
Weakness of the British Navy
Shortages of British troops
36
The Lend-Lease Act was passed by the United States Congress in response to increased —
anger over the Japanese invasion of China
fear over the German pact with the Soviet Union
concern about Italian demands in North Africa
concern about German aggression in Europe
37
American business leaders in 1890's believed their best chance for future growth depended on —
tighter governmental regulation
the establishment of foreign markets
laws abolishing the use of child labor
the increasing growth of labor unions
38
Critics of A. Jackson’s stand on the 2nd Bank of the U.S. accused him of abusing powers by —
opposing federal funding of internal improvements
using the military against the Cherokee Nation
ignoring the contributions of political supporters
using the presidential veto to overrule Congress
39
The United States failed to join the League of Nations because —
the President vetoed the treaty
the Senate rejected the treaty
membership was limited by European leaders
membership was restricted to European countries
40
This statement was issued by the Continental Congress because the British govt. did not allow —
powers of the colonial legislatures to increase
colonists to have representation in Parliament
colonial businesses to support royal taxes
laws passed by Parliament to govern the colonies
41
The land area located between 80°W and 90°W and 25°N and 30°N represents the acquisition of —
territories according to the Northwest Ordinance
Florida through a treaty with Spain
land as a result of the Revolutionary War
land won through the French and Indian War
42
Uprisings led by Nat Turner & Gabriel Prosser contributed to the Southern states’ decisions to
pass harsh fugitive slave laws
support the passing of higher tariffs
accept the Missouri Compromise
enact Jim Crow legislation
43
Which innovation best completes this diagram?
Radio
Compact disc
Newspaper
Satellite dish
44
The United States interned many Japanese Americans during World War II because of —
their refusal to be drafted into the military
a fear they would aid the enemy
their refusal to be deported
a concern over violent protest from them
45
Which country completes this table?
China
France
Japan
Poland
46
Which type of action is described by this quotation?
Independent investigations
Economic sanctions
Strategic attacks
Diplomatic relations
47
What failed to carry out the ideals expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
Bill of Rights
14th Amendment
Dred Scott decision
Voting Rights Act of 1965
48
The initial French exploration of North America resulted in —
economic colonies in Florida
competition with Spanish settlers
plantations using slave labor
cooperation with native groups
49
Which Supreme Court decision includes this quotation?
Gibbons v. Ogden
McCulloch v. Maryland
Cohens v. Virginia
Marbury v. Madison
50
During the Industrial Revolution, new technology affected the economy of the U.S. by —
decreasing urban population
limiting profits
increasing worker productivity
generating tax revenues
51
The different types of economies found in the 13 colonies were primarily a reflection of the —
geography of the areas
nationalities of the settlers
religion of the settlers
provisions of the charters
52
This event was a result of the passage of the —
Interstate Commerce Act
Sherman Antitrust Act
17th Amendment
19th Amendment
53
Modern American schools adapted to serve new immigrants in the United States by —
requiring physical education
offering bilingual education
limiting vocational programs
offering extracurricular activities
54
Which individual helped found the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People?
Booker T. Washington
Thurgood Marshall
W.E.B. DuBois
James Meredith
55
Which speech is associated with the Civil Rights Movement?
“I Have a Dream”
“Berlin Wall”
“A Day in Infamy”
“Great Society”
56
What is the correct order for these events?
1, 3, 4, 2
3, 2, 1, 4
1, 3, 4, 2
4, 1, 2, 3
57
Which date represents the beginning of a permanent British presence in North America?
1587
1565
1607
1620
58
Which principle is shared by the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution of the U.S.?
Judicial review
Limited government
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
59
Which part of the national government controls the supply of money in the economy?
Congress
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve
President
60
Which economic factor completes this diagram?
Laissez-faire Policies
Low Consumer Demands
High Interest Rates
Strict Price Controls
61
The Treaty of Alliance of 1778 was signed by the United States and —
Russia
Spain
Portugal
France