U.S. History EOC Major Topics (2017)

Reagan secretly traded weapons to Iran for money, which he used to support Nicaraguan rebels.

Abolished the use of poll taxes

Means " out of many [comes] one"

Gave 160 acres of western land to any citizen who lived on it and made improvements for 5 years

Prevented voter intimidation

Senators were no longer chosen by state legislature and were elected directly by the people

Limits the President to two terms; was passed after FDR's died during his third term

What event immediately caused the U.S to enter World War I?

Which law was passed as a result of the muckraking literature of Upton Sinclair?

Freedoms of Speech, Press, Religion, Assembly, and Petition (RAPPS)

One legacy of FDR's New Deal was--

Citizens have rights that aren't specifically listed in the Constitution.

Gave the President Congress War Powers during the Vietnam War, allowed him to escalate the war

What was the Office of War Information responsible for doing in the United States during WWII?

The powers of the government come from the consent of the governed (the people)

As a result of the Spanish-American War in 1898, the U.S.--

Which of the following is NOT a way the Transcontinental Railroad impacted the U.S.?

A major problem that occurs when inflation rises and the economy is not improving?

Assassination of MLK happened during this year

Created the Doctrine of "separate but equal."

Encouraged assimilation of Native Americans by giving tribal lands and setting up schools

Document begins with "We the people of the United States." Basis for how our government runs.

Year that the Cold War Ends

Scandal in which a Harding Cabinet member leased oil-rich government lands for a bribe?

Freedom from Unreasonable Searches and Seizures

Break in of Democratic HQ was connected to Nixon Campaign, revealed that he covered it up.

Years of World War I

Bills could be put on the ballot for voter approval

Voting age lowered to 18; was passed primarily because of the Vietnam draft

Prohibits excessive bail and the use of cruel and unusual punishment

Agreement that Nixon signed with the Soviet Union to limit Nuclear Missile build up/defenses?

Guarantees the right to a trial by a jury in civil cases

The invention of the light bulb ____________ the hours factories could operate.

Banned sex discrimination in Ed. institutions and guaranteed girls same opportunities as boys.

Prohibited unfair practices by RR (such as charging more for shorter routes than long ones)

US forces would gradually be reduced in Vietnam, and S. Vietnam would take over fighting

Year that the U.S. landed on the Moon

Repealed Prohibition

Womens' right to privacy allows them to end a pregnancy within the first 3 months?

Intended to stop monopolies that prevented fair competition sometimes used against labor unions

Granted citizenship, equal protection of the laws, and due process to ALL Americans

Prohibits the government from placing troops in people's homes without their permission.

Elected officials could be removed from office by voters before their term was up

Extended suffrage to women

Years of World War II

Means the powers of government are divided between the federal gov. and the states.

Means the people elect representatives to represent them.

Year Sputnik was launched

Prohibits denying people the right to vote based on their race.

Year that the Spanish-American War started

Prohibited the manufacture, sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages

Year the Great Depression began

Year that the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon happened

Voters can vote directly to introduce bills and vote on whether they want it passed

The Bessemer Process made the production of ____________ more efficient and economical.

Political machines were...

Rules "Separate but equal is not equal" in public education?

Right to Bear Arms; Right to form a well-regulated military

Event resulted in the arrests of suspects and the deportation of people suspected of Communism?

President Johnson told Americans they were winning Vietnam, journalists reported otherwise.

The federal government has ONLY the powers given to it in the Constitution

The Tet Offensive during the Vietnam War had the effect of--

Created the graduated income tax

What was the name for the extreme fear of Communism during the Roaring 20's?

How has illegal immigration from Mexico impacted the state of Texas?

Abolished slavery

Document begins with "We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal."

The powers of the government are divided among three separate branches.

Year that Barack Obama was elected president

The main reason for the United States' direct involvement in World War II was--

2 immigrants were convicted of committing murder during a robbery w/o evidence, rep. Red Scare

The policy of relaxing tensions with the Soviet Union under President Nixon

What event immediately caused the U.S to enter the Spanish-American War?