The Federal Emergency Relief Administration was most helpful to ____.

the unemployed, the aged, and the ill

On July 20, 1969, the United States achieved what goal set by JFK?

Neil Armstrong walked on the moon

What was included in the de Lôme letter?

criticisms of President McKinley

An example of patronage would be

appointing a friend to a political position

The rapid growth of industry in the US helped fuel imperialism because

the US was producing too many goods for its own ppl to buy

Which of the following was a result of the Selective Service Act?

men were required to register for military service

Of the following, the MOST compelling reason for the US to enter the war was

concern over repayment of Allied debts to American banks

The Schlieffen Plan was effective because it

allowed Germany to drive quickly toward Paris

The Treaty of Versailles overlooked the importance of

treating all nations justly, including the losers of a war

The main significance of the trial of John T. Scopes was that

it highlighted the struggle b/w science& religion in schools

It was difficult to enforce the laws governing prohibition for the following reasons EXCEPT

prohibition banned only alcohol made in the US

Which was NOT a cause of the Great Depression?

a growing number of homeless people

The GI Bill of Rights made it possible for

veterans to attend college for free

The Dawes Act was designed to benefit

both natives and white settlers

In The Jungle, Upton Sinclair exposed

unsanitary conditions in the meat-packing industry

What was the bonanza farm?

massive single-crop farm owned by RR co.'s and investors

Truman's aim in deciding to drop the atomic bomb was to ____.

end the war and save American lives

To combat wartime inflation, the US government did all of the following EXCEPT

increase production of consumer goods

What was the first major action FDR took as president?

he closed all of the nation's banks and ordered inspections

The Boxer Rebellion was an attempt by Chinese revolutionaries to

remove foreign influence from China

Which of the following was hte main objective of the Agricultural Adjustment Act?

to raise prices of farm products

T. Roosevelt's approach to foreign policy reflected "Speak softly & carry a big stick" because

his negotiations were backed by the threat of military force

For which action did Theodore Roosevelt win the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize?

negotiating and end to war between Russia & Japan

What was the Lend-Lease Act?

policy allowing the pres. to give arms to foreign countries

What might an anarchist have said about the scandals that plagued President Harding?

They are more proof that all gov. should be abolished

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1
Who rejected Wilson's "Fourteen Points" peace plan?
the US Senate
the League of Nations
Allied leaders
the Germans
2
The Federal Emergency Relief Administration was most helpful to ____.
farmers in isolated rural areas
politicians and business owners
the unemployed, the aged, and the ill
mass-production industrial workers
3
Which of the following correctly matches the politician with his nation?
France: Neville Chamberlain
Austria: Josef Stalin
Britain: Charles de Gaulle
Spain: Francisco Franco
4
Which of the following matches a nation with another nation that it invaded in the 1930s?
Japan invaded the United States
Italy invaded Finland
Soviet Union invaded Poland
Germany invaded Ethiopia
5
On July 20, 1969, the United States achieved what goal set by JFK?
the Civil Rights Act was signed into law
the war in Vietnam ended
Neil Armstrong walked on the moon
ban on all nuclear weapons
6
Who told the artist Frederic Remington, "You furnish the pictures and I'll furnish the war"?
Teddy Roosevelt
José Martí
William Randolph Hearst
William McKinley
7
What was included in the de Lôme letter?
criticisms of President McKinley
an apology to the US government
an incitement for war
de Lôme's resignation as Spanish minister to the US
8
What did the US use to overcome the threat of German U-boats in World War I?
ships flying neutral flags
airplanes
groups of guarded ships
a fleet of American submarines
9
Which was most directly responsible for creating new jobs and putting people to work?
Fair Labor Standards Act
Works Progress Administration
Social Security Act
National Labor Relations Act
10
The law that required truthful labels was the
Meat Inspection Act
Interstate Commerce Act
Pure Food and Drug Act
Sherman Antitrust Act
11
The greatest threat of nuclear war occurred during
the Berlin Blockade
the Cuban Missile Crisis
the Korean War
the Tet Offensive
12
The main goal of the Chinese Exclusion Act was to
stop Chinese Americans from attending school in the US
settle a disagreement between China and the US
decrease Chinese immigration
create segregated classrooms
13
An example of patronage would be
saying one thing and doing another
assassinating a public official
bribing a government official
appointing a friend to a political position
14
The rapid growth of industry in the US helped fuel imperialism because
the US was producing too many goods for its own ppl to buy
Americans had more time to read about foreign places
America needed unspoiled places for its workers to vacation
Americans wanted to take over foreign factories for secrets
15
The progressive movement regarded all of the following as worthy goals EXCEPT
creating economic reform
fostering efficiency in the workplace
protecting social welfare
promoting business monopolies
16
Which of the following was a result of the Selective Service Act?
men were required to register for military service
troops were segregated by race
African Americans could not become Army officers
women could serve in combat positions
17
These were LEAST likely to be a part of the New Deal coalition
Unionized industrial workers
rural Democrats
southern Republicans
African Americans
18
Of the following, the MOST compelling reason for the US to enter the war was
the outrage of US citizens over German submarine warfare
a moral obligation to halt the refugee crisis in Belgium
concern over repayment of Allied debts to American banks
desire to become more involved in the affairs of Europe
19
The Schlieffen Plan was effective because it
resulted in years of Trench warfare in France
allowed Germany to drive quickly toward Paris
allowed Germany to fight on two fronts at once
prevented ships from entering waters around Britain
20
Which of the following reached a new high during FDR's first term as president?
the national debt
employment rates
tariff rates
per capita income
21
The Treaty of Versailles overlooked the importance of
treating all nations justly, including the losers of a war
including powerful nations in int'l peace-keeping org.'s
identifying the guilty party in a war
crippling nations that might prove dangerous in the future
22
The main significance of the trial of John T. Scopes was that
led to repeal of a law that made teaching evolution illegal
it ended the career of William J. Bryan and fundamentalism
it highlighted the struggle b/w science& religion in schools
its setting allowed ppl to witness justice in action
23
It was difficult to enforce the laws governing prohibition for the following reasons EXCEPT
law enforcement officials took bribes from bootleggers
People were determined to break the laws
prohibition banned only alcohol made in the US
insufficient funds to pay for enforcement
24
Which Supreme Court case overturned Plessy v. Ferguson and led to school integration?
Brown v. Board of Education
Miranda v. Arizona
Mapp v. Ohio
Engel v. Vitale
25
The actions of which country finally forced the US to enter the war (WWII)?
Japan
Germany
the Soviet Union
Italy
26
Which was NOT a cause of the Great Depression?
tariffs on foreign goods
a crisis in the farm sector
the availability of easy credit
a growing number of homeless people
27
The GI Bill of Rights made it possible for
veterans to attend college for free
enlisted men to receive officer training
African Americans to serve in combat positions
soldiers to take short leaves from fighting
28
The Dawes Act was designed to benefit
Native Americans
white settlers
both natives and white settlers
neither natives nor white settlers
29
Which nation(s) signed a nonaggression pact with Germany leading to the invasion of Poland?
the Soviet Union
Italy and Japan
Italy
Spain
30
In The Jungle, Upton Sinclair exposed
unsanitary conditions in the meat-packing industry
corrupt business practices of the Standard Oil Company
dangers faced by coal miners
illegal deals between special interests and the government
31
The main immigration processing station on the west coast was called
Hull House
Angel Island
Tammany Hall
Ellis Island
32
Who coined the phrase "Iron Curtain" referring to the Soviet Union's presence in Europe?
Josef Stalin
Harry Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Winston Churchill
33
What was the bonanza farm?
farm taken overy by a bank due to bankruptcy
farm claimed in the Oklahoma land rush
farm given away by the fed. government
massive single-crop farm owned by RR co.'s and investors
34
This led the United States into the Korean War in 1950
domino theory
election of Ho Chi Minh
launch of Sputnik
bombing of Cambodia
35
Truman's aim in deciding to drop the atomic bomb was to ____.
end the war and save American lives
teach Japanese military leaders a lesson
show how powerful the United States was
find out how destructive the bomb really was
36
Which weapon of mechanized warfare was introduced in World War I?
battlefront trenches
hydrogen bombs
airplanes and tanks
pistols and bayonets
37
By decreasing farm surpluses, New Deal policies helped to ____.
combat the effects of the Dust Bowl
increase the food supply
lower the cost of food
raise the price of farm goods
38
When did Britain and France adopt a policy of appeasement toward Germany?
before war broke out
after France was invaded and divided
when the US declared war
when they declared war
39
To combat wartime inflation, the US government did all of the following EXCEPT
impose wage and price controls
raise and extend the income tax
encourage the purchase of war bonds
increase production of consumer goods
40
The illegal use of political influence for personal gain is called
nativism
gentlemen's agreement
graft
civil service
41
What was the first major action FDR took as president?
he called the first meeting of the "Brain Trust"
He proposed a reorganization of the Supreme Court
he closed all of the nation's banks and ordered inspections
he established the CWA to provide job relief
42
The Boxer Rebellion was an attempt by Chinese revolutionaries to
restore the Manchu dynasty to power
set up a democratic government in China
remove foreign influence from China
set up a Communist government in China
43
The Battle of the Bulge was significant because it marked the ___.
Allies' first victory in a land battle
Axis powers' first loss in a land battle
liberation of hte death camps
last German offensive
44
The SCOTUS ruled that this was unconstitutional b/c it dealt with local and state maters
Federal Securities Act
Fair Labor Standards Act
Agricultural Adjustment Act
Wagner Act
45
Which of the following increased in the 1920s?
foreign demand for US farm products
farmers' debts
domestic demand for US farm products
prices for farm products
46
The Supreme Commander of US forces in Europe during WWII was
George Patton
George Marshall
Douglas MacArthur
Dwight D. Eisenhower
47
Which of the following was hte main objective of the Agricultural Adjustment Act?
to raise prices of farm products
to provide pensions for retired farmers
to encourage more people to enter farming
to increase farm production
48
T. Roosevelt's approach to foreign policy reflected "Speak softly & carry a big stick" because
his soft-spoken personality made foreign leaders trust him
he allowed US troops to beat foreigners for breaking US laws
his negotiations were backed by the threat of military force
he studied W.African ways for negotiating w/foreign powers
49
For which action did Theodore Roosevelt win the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize?
negotiating the Treaty of Paris of 1898
negotiating and end to war between Russia & Japan
developing the Roosevelt Corollary
Leading the Rough Riders
50
What was the Lend-Lease Act?
policy allowing the pres. to give arms to foreign countries
a nonaggression pact b/w Germany & Soviet Union
a statement of war aims compiled by FDR & Churchill
51
What might an anarchist have said about the scandals that plagued President Harding?
In a successful gov., all officials should be elected
They are more proof that all gov. should be abolished
such scandals would not happen in a Communist gov.
mistakes made by cabinet members shouldn't damage the Pres.
52
EXCEPT for ___, all of the following allowed women to shed old roles in the 1920s
equal wages paid to women and men
new managerial positions that were open to women
work opportunities provided by the new industrial economy
equality in the business world
53
The Harlem Renaissance refers to
a struggle for civil rights led by the NAACP
a celebration of African-American culture in lit. and art
a program to promote African-American owned businesses
a population increase in Harlem in the 1920s
54
What effect did World War I have on the suffragist movement?
It hastened passage and ratification of the 19th Amendment
It delayed action as attention turned to the war effort
It had little effect
It caused a split within the NAWSA
55
What marked the works of many famous writers of the '20s, including the Lost Generation?
critical views of American culture
deep respect for tradition
celebration of small-town life
fierce patriotism
56
The Fordney-McCumber Tariff was meant to
raise taxes on goods entering the US
help Germany pay off its war debts
help Britain and France pay off their war debts
raise taxes on goods leaving the US
57
The "Great Migration" of 1910-20 refers to the movement of ___.
immigrants from Europe to America
African-Americans from the US to Africa
people from rural areas and towns to large cities
African Americans from the South to northern cities
58
What ultimately brought down Nixon's administration?
Vietnam
the Pentagon Paper
the Watergate scandal
Spiro Agnew's indictment and resignation
59
The aim of the Federal Home Loan Bank Act was to
encourage new construction
prevent farmers and homeowners from losing their property
make it easier for banks to foreclose on farms and homes
increase the value of homes and farms
60
Shortly after WWII ended, the US adopted this policy throughout much of the Cold War
isolationism
containment
appeasement
embargo against communist nations
61
At what college were 4 students killed by the National Guard in 1970 during an anti-war protest
Kent State University
Columbia University
Penn State University
University of California at Berkeley
62
How were Britain and France drawn into war with German?
Hitler had taken power in Germany
Germany had attacked Poland
Germany pulled out of the League of Nations
Germany had attacked Czechoslavakia
63
What did the Morrill Act do?
Gave 160 acres of free land to anyone willing to farm it
gave fed. land to states to help finance ag. colleges
gave fed. land to RR co.'s to encourage RR building
gave land in KS to African Americans to settle and farm it
64
The Stalwarts were strong supporters of
civil service reform
low tariffs
high tariffs
the spoils system
65
The US gained control of the land it needed to build the Panama Canal by
invading and attacking Colombia
encouraging and supporting Panamanian independence
implementing the Open Door Policy
negotiating with Colombia
66
How did the Vietnam War end?
the South fell to the North; communism prevailed
it ended in a stalemate with Vietnam divided
the South defeated Ho Chi Minh's communist forces
it never officially ended
67
A bill that originates from the people rather than legislators is known as
an initiative
a ballot
an amendment
a recall
68
The main goal of the Americanization Movement was to
encourage people to move from the country to the city
limit the # of immigrants entering the country
improve the living conditions in America's largest cities
assimilate ppl.of various cultures into the dominant culture
69
The purpose of Freedom Rides in 1963 was to
both a and b
register African Americans in the South to vote
test court rulings upholding segregation
integrate bus stations
70
What does buying a stock on margin mean?
paying less than the market price of the stock
buying the stock for someone else
purchasing the stock outside the regular stock exchange
borrowing money to help pay for the stock
71
President Johnson's domestic policies were referred to as
New Freedom
the New Frontier
Middle America
Great Society
72
Which of the following did NOT happen in 1968?
the fall of Saigon
assassination of Robert Kennedy
My Lai Massacre
assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
73
In calling shantytowns, "Hoovervilles", people conveyed their
trust in Hoover
growing respect for Hoover
disgust with Hoover
patriotism
74
During school integration, the fed. gov. sometimes had to do this
order local police to protect African American students
impose martial law throughout the South
send in military troops/US Marshals for protections
impose martial law throughout the North
75
Muckrakers are
politicians
conservationists
journalists
suffragists
76
Which leader transformed the Soviet Union from a rural nation into an industrial power
Lenin
Hitler
Mussolini
Stalin
77
Within a few years, the Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act led to
Hoover's reelection as president
a dramatic drop in world trade
an unequal distribution of income in the US
more demand for American manufactured goods
78
Nativists who found fault w/the Emergency Quota Act (1921) would MOST LIKELY have said,
it violated US principles by restricting immigration
it discriminated against the wrong immigrants
It didn't restrict immigration enough
it threatened industry w/a labor shortage
79
The NAACP did all of the following EXCEPT
publish The Crisis
fight for legislation to protect African Americans
propose that African-Americans move back to Africa
work with anti-lynching organizations
80
The immigration policies of the '20s limited immigration from the following countries EXCEPT
Japan
England
Mexico
Italy
81
EXCEPT for ____, all of the following were likely to approve of prohibition in the 1920s & 30s
members of organized crime syndicates
the Women's Christian Temperance Union
rural residents of the South
recent immigrants
82
Which of the following did Winston Churchill oppose?
the Lend-Lease Act
the Munich Pact
the Treaty of Versailles
the Atlantic Charter
83
During the war, women in the WAACs served as
scientists and factory workers
shipbuilders and waitresses
fighter pilots and foot soldiers
nurses and radio operators
84
Tammany Hall was the name of
a New York Customs House
a famous settlement house
the federal courthouse in New York City
a New York City political machine
85
This legislation allowed for WWII veterans to go to college and to get low interest mortgages
the Fair Deal
Economic Opportunity Act
Civil Rights Act of 1964
the GI Bill of Rights
86
The Pendleton Civil Service Act required
government workers to renounce all party loyalties
cities to provide services like clean water to residents
applicants for gov. jobs to pass examinations
native-born Americans to treat immigrants with courtesy
87
EXCEPT for ___, alcohol caused all of the following, according to most fundamentalists
urban slums
child abuse
evangelism
crime
88
The Teapot Dome scandal centered around
gold mines
high tariffs
union members
oil-rich lands
89
On what did the German military strategy of blitzkrieg depend?
"out-waiting" the opponent
the ability to make a long, steady advance
a system of fortifications
surprise and overwhelming force
90
Who made up the Bonus Army that marched on Washington?
farmers forced off their land by dust storms
WWI veterans and their families
business & labor leaders who agreed to work together
unemployed industrial workers and their families
91
Buying stocks on the chance of a quick profit without considering risks is known as
buying on margin
speculation
profit-taking
living on credit
92
What was the purpose of the Foraker Act?
to give Cuba and Puerto Rico to the US
to end military rule and set up civil gov. in Puerto Rico
to end the Puerto Rican uprising
to grant Puerto Rican residents US citizenship
93
Germany's goal in the Battle of the Atlantic was to
invade the coast of Britain then take over the country
prevent Allied forces from landing in Normandy
keep food & war goods from reaching GB and the Soviet Union
prevent the invasion of North Africa
94
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 specifically banned discrimination in
public accommodations
interstate bus lines
private universities
housing
95
Which group of people suffered 6 million deaths during the Holocaust?
Nationalists
Jews
Aryans
Fascists
96
After the stock market crash, how did President Hoover try to help the economy?
by closing banks
by funding handouts of food and clothing
by lowering foreign tariffs
by asking businesses not to lay off employees
97
The main factor causing urban sprawl in the 1920s was
the use of electricity
a change in the birthrate
the automobile
growth in industry
98
Which of the following of FDR's ;ideas failed to become a law?
federally supported loans for housing
the reorganization of the Supreme Court
the creation of a federally supported pension program
the establishment of regional planning authorities

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