This satrical cartoon expresses a sentiment that eventually contributed to-

amendment establishing term limits for presidents

What was one way the 19th amendment helped advance the cause of gender equality?

women more influence in government

The government issued ration books during WW2 in order to-

ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods

This 1972 poster depicts an organization originally formed to advocate-

better economic treatment of migrant workers

The policy objectives of Reaganomics were based on the theory that-

tax cuts and deregulation would promote economic expansion

What is the best title for this cartoon?

Cause and effect of economic prosperity in 1950

Why did the US adopt the motto: "In God We Trust" in 1956?

to distinguish the US from countries that restrict religion

This table supports the conclusion that in 1900-

geographic proximity to native country influence immigration

How did he decision in Miranda v. Arizona continue to affect society?

People accused of a crime must be informed of their rights

What fact was most relevant to the life of WEB DuBois?

NAACP was organized to help secure full legal equality

During the 19th, one way political bosses gained voter support was by -

making improvements in urban infrastructure

What was the main reason for rapid settlement on the Great Plains during the late 1800s?

Congress allowed people to claim land & convert to homestead

The Fed Housing Admin. is a New Deal agency that continues to assist many Americans by-

helping them obtain mortgage loans from banks

During the Gilded Age, there was an increase of federal support for-

increased temperance regulations

What best contributed to a stalemate along the western front?

Machine guns resulted in massive casualties

The information on "Growth Rate of Pop" map best supports the conclusion that between 2000-2005

Medicare spending increased in the Southwest

During the 1920s, what was one result of innovations in US transportation technology?

Mass produced automobiles made travel affordable

In the late 1800s, the Supreme Courts decision in Plessy v Ferguson

created legal justification for segregation laws

This diagram of a major operation ordered by Truman in 1948. Why was this operation undertaken?

To provide supplies to a blockaded city

The introduction of vaccines to the US helped-

limit the spread of infectious diseases

What was the main effect of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima & Nagasaki

World War 2 ends with Japan surrendering

During the 1950s, the federal govt. funded educational programs in math & science in responses-

to the successful launch of the 1st artificial satellite

The main reason given by U.S. to justify military involvement in Vietnam was that it would-

keep communism from spreading throughout the region

Under the US Constitution, the government may not take private property unless-

the government pays the own fair compensation for the land

Many of the US Soldiers involved in Baatan Pennisula-

Died during a forced march to prison camps in Philippines

Upon entering WW1, the US enlarged it's military by -

passing the Selective Service Act

Which outcome was an important effect on the 1898 event illustrated on this map?

Increased US support for a canal through Central America

President FDR sought to reassure the US public during uncertain economic times by-

Series of evening radio speeches known as fireside chats

This cover of a 19th century periodical helps illustrate the US was changing from-

mostly rural society to a mostly urban one

Which statement would mostly describe the economic impact of the Spanish-American War?

Acquisition of new territories allowed more trade

Which of these is an effect rock and roll had on society in the US in the 1950s?

Contributed to the cultural divide between generations

Why did the federal government create this program in 1933?

to provide jobs & improve regional standard of living

How did the Zimmerman telegram influence US entry into WW1?

it revealed a proposed alliance between Germany & Mexico

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 eliminated-

literacy tests as prerequisites for voting

The incident in this cartoon increased cynicism towards US govt. because-

president directed a conspiracy to mislead the nation

Jackie Robinson first rose to national prominence in the late 1940s when he-

helped bring an end to racial segregation in MLB (baseball)

Which of the following has resulted from the increased use of computers in the workplace?

Employees are required to sign Internet usage agreements

During the 1920s, Darrow & Jennings were identified with the-

conflicts between modernism and traditionalism

The skill and courage of the Tuskegee Airmen served to-

decrease opposition to integrating the armed forces

In 1979 the US gave Shah of Iran entrance, which resulted in the following by the new Iran gov?

Revolutionaries kidnapped US citizens in Iran

Gen. John J. Pershing made a major contribution to Allied victory in WW1 by-

transforming inexperienced troops into effective military

How did Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle" contribute to change between government & business?

Government regulations to inspect food products implemented

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1
This satrical cartoon expresses a sentiment that eventually contributed to-
Supreme Court ruling that same party cannot serve 2+ terms
Congressional commitee to investigate presidential conduct
amendment establishing term limits for presidents
federal law prohibiting companies donate to elections
2
What was one way the 19th amendment helped advance the cause of gender equality?
gave women new economic rights such as property ownership
contributed to a decline in number of men voting in election
Women could contribute to all sectors of the economy
women more influence in government
3
The government issued ration books during WW2 in order to-
provide financial security for uninsured citizens
safeguard the profits of struggling businesses
allow consumers to buy imported goods at discounted rates
ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods
4
Which group of people most likely inspired the creation of this 1893 cartoon?
Union leaders
Philanthropists
Nativists
Political bosses
5
This 1972 poster depicts an organization originally formed to advocate-
better economic treatment of migrant workers
equal employment opportunities for women
a retirement system for farm laborers
publicly funded healthcare for children
6
The policy objectives of Reaganomics were based on the theory that-
Increase in govt. spending would reduce unemployment
tax cuts and deregulation would promote economic expansion
borrowing for a foreign power help pay for domestic programs
reducing trade barriers result in budget surplus
7
What is the best title for this cartoon?
Cause and effect of economic prosperity in 1950
Strength & weakness of economic policy in 1960
Reasons for Govt. Economic Planning in the 1970s
Major Source of Consumer debt in the 1980s
8
Why did the US adopt the motto: "In God We Trust" in 1956?
to distinguish the US from countries that restrict religion
to honor the contributions of various religious organization
encourage growth of religious institutions in the US
to commemorate social changes by Christian leaders
9
This table supports the conclusion that in 1900-
people moved to areas with religious protections
geographic proximity to native country influence immigration
move to areas with govt. regulation similar to native home
economic incentives to encourage emigration
10
How did he decision in Miranda v. Arizona continue to affect society?
Federal agencies use affirmative action
People accused of crimes must be tried by a jury of peers
Elected officials monitor polling sites during elections
People accused of a crime must be informed of their rights
11
What fact was most relevant to the life of WEB DuBois?
Civil Rights of 1968 outlawed discrimination in housing
March on Washington to support Civil Rights
NAACP was organized to help secure full legal equality
Selma-Montgomery protest marches for voting rights
12
During the 19th, one way political bosses gained voter support was by -
advocating the use of poll taxes
making improvements in urban infrastructure
providing public assistance for former slaves
campaigning for women's suffrage
13
What was the main reason for rapid settlement on the Great Plains during the late 1800s?
Speculators bought land and built factory towns
Congress allowed people to claim land & convert to homestead
Congress passed a law requiring public land to be sold
Native Americans sold most of their tribal land
14
The Fed Housing Admin. is a New Deal agency that continues to assist many Americans by-
money to pay for moving expenses
helping them obtain mortgage loans from banks
offering incentives for them to invest in rental properties
helping them choose a reputable home builder
15
During the Gilded Age, there was an increase of federal support for-
involvement in foreign wars
acquisition of foreign territories
growth of big business
increased temperance regulations
16
What best contributed to a stalemate along the western front?
Submarines attack unarmed ships
Armored tanks crossed fortified lines
Airplanes conduct reconnaissance missions
Machine guns resulted in massive casualties
17
The information on "Growth Rate of Pop" map best supports the conclusion that between 2000-2005
Income tax revenues increased in the midwest
Medicare spending increased in the Southwest
Social Security Payments decreased in Pacific Northwest
health care costs decreased in the Northeast
18
Martin Luther King Jr. did NOT support
desegregation
civil disobedience
political compromises
non-violent resistance
19
During the 1920s, what was one result of innovations in US transportation technology?
Container ships delivered crops to ports in the Pacific
Commercial airplanes replaced ocean liners
Mass produced automobiles made travel affordable
Cable cars provided quick travel to any city
20
In the late 1800s, the Supreme Courts decision in Plessy v Ferguson
created legal justification for segregation laws
established a legal remedy for victims of discrimination
recognized public protest as legal form of civil disobedien
affirmed the legality of federal regulation of senators
21
This diagram of a major operation ordered by Truman in 1948. Why was this operation undertaken?
To deploy substantial invasion forces
To provide supplies to a blockaded city
To enable a rapid withdrawl of troops from a war torn city
To rescue thousands of political refugees
22
The introduction of vaccines to the US helped-
improve the hygiene of medical procedures
limit the risk of consuming imported produce
limit the spread of infectious diseases
improve the quality of the water supply
23
What was the main effect of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima & Nagasaki
US initiated the Marshall Plan to rebuild Japan
Germany surrenders to the Allies
World War 2 ends with Japan surrendering
Soviet Union invades Japan for natural resources
24
During the 1950s, the federal govt. funded educational programs in math & science in responses-
to the successful launch of the 1st artificial satellite
to development of ENIAC computer
to an announcement of international education guidelines
to the discovery of new chemical elements
25
The main reason given by U.S. to justify military involvement in Vietnam was that it would-
maintain the policy of detente
promote reconstruction after WW2
keep communism from spreading throughout the region
fulfill prior UN obligations
26
Under the US Constitution, the government may not take private property unless-
landowners refuse to build a home on the land
the government pays the own fair compensation for the land
the land requires extensive restoration
the government believes it critical to developer's profits
27
Many of the US Soldiers involved in Baatan Pennisula-
Died during a forced march to prison camps in Philippines
remained in trenches and resisted Japanese invasion
were exchanged for Japaneses prisoners of war
escaped and were redeployed in European theater
28
Upon entering WW1, the US enlarged it's military by -
Establishing the Marine Corps
Creating the Veteran's Administration
Enacting the GI Bill
passing the Selective Service Act
29
Which outcome was an important effect on the 1898 event illustrated on this map?
Increased foreign aid to countries in South America
Decreased economic influence in Western hemisphere
Increased US support for a canal through Central America
Decreased US naval presence in the Caribbean Sea
30
President FDR sought to reassure the US public during uncertain economic times by-
Publishing a weekly news editorial
Making short appearances in movies
Series of evening radio speeches known as fireside chats
Holding weekly townhalls
31
This cover of a 19th century periodical helps illustrate the US was changing from-
a foreign policy of isolationism to one of intervention
a direct democracy to a representative one
mostly rural society to a mostly urban one
a slave-owning society to one without
32
Which statement would mostly describe the economic impact of the Spanish-American War?
Territory losses force US to buy resources from elsewhere
Acquisition of new territories allowed more trade
Rebuild devastated army cost the US lots of money
US oil industry boomed due to oil deposits
33
Which of these is an effect rock and roll had on society in the US in the 1950s?
Contributed to the cultural divide between generations
Promoted values learned during times of economic hardship
Reminded people of pre-war days
Increased fear of communist expansion
34
Why did the federal government create this program in 1933?
to establish industrial centers in this region
to provide jobs & improve regional standard of living
to promote organic farming practices
to offset the effects of urbanization & rapid pop growth
35
How did the Zimmerman telegram influence US entry into WW1?
described Romania's plan to abandon neutrality
announced the czar's overthrow of Russia
it revealed a proposed alliance between Germany & Mexico
contained orders from German u-boats to destroy British ship
36
Which headline describes an event that resulted from the terrorist attacks on 9/11/2001?
Troops Deployed to Afghanistan
Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations Resume
Russia Increases Petroleum Exports
Debt Crisis Shakes European Union
37
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 eliminated-
barriers to voting for women
literacy tests as prerequisites for voting
proof of residency as a condition for voting
age discrimination in state voting laws
38
The incident in this cartoon increased cynicism towards US govt. because-
Congress didn't pass law protecting privacy rights
press secretary didn't keep public informed on policy change
Supreme Court overruled confidentiality laws
president directed a conspiracy to mislead the nation
39
Jackie Robinson first rose to national prominence in the late 1940s when he-
participated in the Freedom Rides to desegregate buses
helped bring an end to racial segregation in MLB (baseball)
enrolled in the racially segregated Univ. of Mississippi
organized sit ins to desegregate lunch counters
40
Which of the following has resulted from the increased use of computers in the workplace?
Corporate use of vertical integration increased
Employees are required to sign Internet usage agreements
Unions demand 40 hr workweek be enforced
Number of employees granted off-site access has decreased
41
Senator Joseph McCarthy is best known for his involvement in-
the political scandals of the 1970s
the war effort in the 1940s
the Red Scare of the 1950s
the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s
42
During the 1920s, Darrow & Jennings were identified with the-
increase use of credit by US consumers
development of new forms of entertainment
decline of public support for Progressives
conflicts between modernism and traditionalism
43
Which of these was a major goal of Jane Addam's Settlement House in Chicago?
Establishment of public libraries
Introduction to prison reform
Founding of women's colleges
Assimilation of immigrants
44
The skill and courage of the Tuskegee Airmen served to-
encourage immigrant enlistment in WW1
increase the number of women joining the US military
five the US and advantage in military encryption
decrease opposition to integrating the armed forces
45
In 1979 the US gave Shah of Iran entrance, which resulted in the following by the new Iran gov?
Revolutionaries kidnapped US citizens in Iran
Israel demands US support to bomb Iran
Soviet forces began occupation of Iran
Iran attacked a US military base in Asia
46
Gen. John J. Pershing made a major contribution to Allied victory in WW1 by-
requesting humanitarian aid from Congress to war zones
transforming inexperienced troops into effective military
developed advanced tech for battlefield usage
negotiating terms of Treaty of Versailles
47
How did Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle" contribute to change between government & business?
Congress creates regulatory agency to audit railroad
Federal troops break strikes by labor unions
Laws were enacted to ban discrimination by private companies
Government regulations to inspect food products implemented
48
What best explains the change in money spent at movies from 1946-1965?
Increase in unemployment
popularity of television
resurgence of fundamentalism
decrease in urban population
49
Which of these resulted from the prohibition of alcohol during the 1920s?
Growing fear of commuism
Decline in immigration rates
Rise of organized crime
Expansion of consumer economy

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