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1
What problem has developed as man-made pollutants created a hole in the ozone layer?
weathering
acid rain
global warming
toxic fumes
2
In what way were the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War similar?
North and South united as communist nations at the end
Governments united as democratic nations at the end of both
Both began when communist governments invaded the South
US supported the democratic government of the South in both
3
How did Orville and Wilbur Wright contribute to the rise of the US as a world power?
created an electrical system to make light bulbs practical
improved the assembly line and systems for mass production
Their experiments in manned flight started aircraft industry
developed a major corporation around the telephone
4
Which of the following has had the most significant effect on the US economy since 1990?
digital cameras
hybrid cars
satellite television
the Internet
5
How did the building of the Panama Canal contribute to US becoming a World Power?
Helped Panama gain its independence
Created a lasting alliance with government of Panama
Provided a route for military ships to quickly reach Pacific
Allowed US to claim new territories in Central America
6
What was the main goal of US foreign policy in the second half of the twentieth century?
limit free trade
promote isolationism
stop the spread of communism
promote colonialism
7
Which statement best summarizes Abraham Lincoln's aim for Reconstruction? Lincoln wanted to...
end slavery and enforce Black Codes
end the war quickly and impose military occupation of the S.
end the war quickly and preserve the Union
end slavery and humiliate plantation owners
8
Thousands of NA were moved to reservations after the Civil War,which BEST describes life for NA
NA often faced poverty and starvation
NA gave up hunting traditions but became successful farmers
NA refused to accept government food and supplies
NA were able to continue their traditional way of life
9
the US made political alliances and helped rebuild Japan, what was one reason for these actions
to stop the spread of communism to those countries
to take control of those countries in the future
to prevent those countries from competing with the US
to prove that US was the wealthiest nation
10
What was the main reason for the disappearance of cattle drives, which ended late 19th century?
a decrease in the demand for grain-fed beef
an increase in cattle ranches in the East
conflicts between ranchers and farmers
the sale of cattle at a lower price by Native Americans
11
Why is the Brown v Board of Education considered a landmark civil rights case?
Declared the practice of school segregation unconstitutional
It stated "separate but equal" schools were constitutional
Thurgood Marshall became a respected civil rights leader
Schools across the nation were integrated by end of year
12
Why was the timing of departures especially important to settlers travelling to the West?
Water was scarce in the winter months
government allowed travel only in the fall and spring
Gold in California was rapidly disappearing
spring rain and winter snow made mountain trails impossible
13
Which arrow on the map shows the location of Balkan region?
arrow 4
arrow 1
arrow 3
arrow 2
14
What did Andrew Carnegie and John D Rockefeller have in common?
offered fair wages and benefits to their employees
shared profits with their workers
encouraged other industries to produce similar goods
created monopolies;controlled theindustries they represented
15
Which of the following was a major effect of the Great Migration?
the Great Depression
Prohibition
the Harlem Renaissance
the "Roaring Twenties"
16
What was the most likely cause of the change shown in the table?
Families needed children to help work in the factories
Many immigrants came to the US during this time period
New inventions; US businesses needed more factory workers
Americans could buy more healthy foods at lower costs
17
Why is cooperation between the US and OPEC important to the American people?
Works with other nations to find solutions to issues
OPEC agreed to defend our country against the Soviet Union
OPEC brings nations together to discuss and resolve issues
determines the rate of petroleum as well as the price
18
In World War II, how were the Germans and Soviet governments
alike
?
They were communist
They were dictatorships
They declared war on the US
They declared war on Japan
19
Which was an important factor in the economic growth of the 1950s?
Technology brought new and improved products to consumers
Most companies offered low-interest home loans to employees
Returning soldiers kept the goods they had acquired
Continued rationing kept prices low
20
Discrimination continued after the war. Which is an example of "segregation practice" up North
racially segregated neighborhoods
voting laws requiring literacy tests
public lynchings and cross burnings
the passing of Jim Crow Laws
21
Which government agency helped former slaves after the Civil War with food, clothing, jobs etc.
Carpetbagger Bureau
Reconstruction Bureau
Black Code Bureau
Freedman's Bureau
22
How did new methods of mass production contribute to the Industrial Revolution?
made many products that were more expensive
increased products made by skilled artisans
allowed products to be made more slowly and carefully
created products more quickly and cheaply
23
Great Plains were affected by Westward Expansion. Which was an effect of settlement?
Bison herds disappeared;killed to protect railroad tracks
Irrigation ditches were dug to provide water for crops
Blasting for gold harmed plants, animals, and environment
Trees cleared from acres and acres of free land for farming
24
Which of the following factors contributed to the US shift from an agrarian to industrial?
Technology led to higher crop production lower farm profits
Government offered free farm land in the West
Most work in factories was done by hand
Big Business asked government to decrease # of immigrants
25
How did the transcontinental railroad affect the development of the West?
Provided a means for farmers to get products to market
Limited the development of towns along the railroad routes
Discouraged new immigrants from settling in the West
Eliminated the need to travel by covered wagon
26
Which title
BEST
completes the Graphic Organizer?
Factors Leading the Great Depression
Leading to the Great Migration
Factors Leading to World War I
Factors Leading to the Growth of Labor Unions
27
Which group of 19th century immigrants do these statements describe?
Chinese
Irish
Germans
Mexicans
28
How did sharecropping allow landowners to maintain control over former slaves? Sharecroppers...
had to remain in they state they were slaves
could only own their own land after working for 5 years
owed the land owner money even after their crops were sold
could be forced to return if they ran away
29
Study the graphic. Which title BEST complete the Graphic Organizer?
Provisions of the 15 Amendment
Provisions of the 13th Amendment
Provisions of the 14th Amendment
Provisions of the Emancipation Proclamation
30
The KKK organization was formed during Reconstruction. What was its goal?
to fight against laws that limited voting rights
to support the goals of Reconstruction
to promote the civil rights of freedmen
to intimidate the fredmen
31
Which invention most changed the way that factories operated in the late 19th century?
automobile
telephone
light bulb
airplane
32
What is the name of the event in the picture?
the Sand Creek Massacre
the Great Sioux Uprising
the Massacre at Wounded Knee
the Battle of Little Bighorn
33
What is the name of the New Deal program in the picture that setup camps for millions of men?
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Civilian Conservation Corps
Tennessee Valley Authority
Social Security Administration
34
1920s,ship entering NY harbor likely carried largest number of immigrants from which country
China
Ireland
Italy
Canada
35
Which group of American citizens is describes by these statements?
African Americans
Japanese Americans
German Americans
Jewish Americans
36
Which of the following contributed to the growth of suburbs after World War II?
Hundreds of homes were built located on outskirts of towns
People had less money to spend on homes after the war
The invention of the television created interest in suburbs
Suburban homes were larger and less affordable
37
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They control mos major industries and jobs in the US
They have had a negative impact on some industries and jobs
They have dramatically increased industries and jobs in US
They have no impact on industries and jobs in the US
38
Which statement BEST describes the main goal of African Americans during Reconstruction?
reunite their families and enjoy freedoms they had gained
to migrate West and claim "forty acres and a mule" promised
buy land that was confiscated from Confederates; start farms
to move to Northern cities and find jobs
39
Which is the most important example of the influence of American pop culture on fashion?
mini skirts
khaki pants
designer dresses
blue jeans
40
Study the map-Travelers to the West had to cross plains, major rivers, and the Rocky Mountains.
arrow 3 shows the location of the Rocky Mountains
arrow 4 shows the location of the Rocky Mountains
arrow 1 shows the location of the Rocky Mountains
arrow 2 shows the location of the Rocky Mountains
41
What was one effect of the developments in aviation during World War II?
Personal and business air travel decreased
Jets replaced airplanes of goods and supplies decreased
Air transportation of goods and supplies decreased
Personal and business air travel increased
42
What message was the creator
most likely
trying to send about child labor?
It should be allowed if it helps families fight poverty
It is acceptable as long as profit is being made
It is a spider web
It endangers children and should be opposed
