Which choice BEST explains how the French & Indian War was a cause of the American Revolution?

British debt due to the war meant new taxes for the colonies

Thomas Jefferson's purchase of the Louisiana Territory could be viewed as hypocritical because

as a Dem.Rep., he would normally be against such Pres. power

In 1860, the southern states in red would have been LEAST likely to...

vote for Abraham Lincoln in the 1860 election

Which was NOT an outcome of the War of 1812?

US became economically stronger b/c Britain paid reparations

Which is an example of the concept of Manifest Destiny in action?

annexation of he Mexican territory

This photo depicts women learning welding in the 1940s. It shows that women...

were needed for the war effort in WWII

A major criticism of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal programs was that they...

made people dependent on the federal government

Which of the following was NOT an effect of the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act?

Encouraged people to travel to rural areas of the country

Which of the following would have been an impact of the Second Great Awakening?

People looked to Christian ideals to fix social problems

This act was signed into law by Obama to fight the effects of the "Great Recession"...

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Which BEST describes Congressional Reconstruction?

Punish those southerners responsible for causing the war

What factor(s) in the South led to the Great Migration?

availability of jobs and economic opportunity

Which statement BEST describes an effect of Salutary Neglect?

Colonies developed an aptitude for self-governing

The issues behind the Compromise of 1850 included all of the following EXCEPT...

the ruling in the Dred Scott case

How did World War I impact women in the United States?

Women worked jobs that were previously held mostly by men

Which choice is the BEST explanation of the effects of Plessy v. Ferguson?

Segregated facilities could exist in states that wanted them

Which order contradicts FDR's statement about "race, creed, color, or national origin"?

Ex. Order 9066 which moved Japanese Ams to internment camps

Which of the following BEST describes the Battle of Berlin?

Soviet attack on the Germans later leading to Nazi surrender

In this 1916 cartoon , the sinking ship represents...

decreasing neutrality of the US in WWI

Which statement about the Presidential Election of 2008 is correct?

it resulted in the election of the first black president

Which of these was NOT a factor that led to US entry into World War I?

Collapse of the lend-lease system

Which is an example of Manifest Destiny in action?

the annexation of Mexican territory

The First Great Awakening unified people religiously by...

emphasizing a personal connection with God & accepting Jesus

Which BEST describes the result of the Dred Scott decision?

A slave was not a citizen but rather property of the owner

The Committees of Correspondence were important leading up to the Revolution because they...

Attempted to maintain close cooperation among colonies

Establishment of anti-trust laws and the Fed'l Trade Commission reflected the US's desire to...

eliminate unfair practices in business

As part of the Great Migration, more African Americans sought better jobs by...

moving to the Northern and Northeastern US

All of the following would be an effect of social media on politics EXCEPT...

voting can now take place online

Using the excerpt, the book Silent Spring lead to...

a ban of the use of DDT's (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)

In 1965, Cesar Chavez organized ____ to get better working conditions for farm workers.

a nationwide boycott of grapes and lettuce

President Harry Truman justified using atomic bombs on Japan in 1945 on the grounds that the...

early ending of the war would save many lives

Which BEST describes Presidential Reconstruction?

Rebuild the country quickly and without ill feelings

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1
Shipbuilding, fishing, and whaling industries would have been most common in...
Georgia
Massachusetts
South Carolina
New York
2
Which choice BEST explains how the French & Indian War was a cause of the American Revolution?
British debt due to the war meant new taxes for the colonies
The British defeated France in NA, Asia, and at sea
Indians believed the colonists would return their lands
British needed a French/Indian ally. to get Spain's support
3
Most of the people in the internment camps in the United States during World War II were...
Japanese-Americans.
African-Americans.
German-Americans.
Italian-Americans.
4
Thomas Jefferson's purchase of the Louisiana Territory could be viewed as hypocritical because
it was an example of strict interpretation of the Constit.
he stood to profit personally from the deal
as a Dem.Rep., he would normally be against such Pres. power
he had stopped Adams from purchasing it earlier
5
In 1860, the southern states in red would have been LEAST likely to...
use forced labor in its agricultural production
vote for Abraham Lincoln in the 1860 election
support the notion of popular sovereignty
push for the expansion of slavery into the West
6
As a result of the Treaty of Paris, 1783, control of Florida was given to...
France
the U.S.
Great Britain
Spain
7
Which was NOT an outcome of the War of 1812?
US became economically stronger b/c Britain paid reparations
Native Americans faced more persecution due to no protection
Federalist party ended due to lack of British support
U.S. ushered in a period of patriotism and nationalism
8
Which is an example of the concept of Manifest Destiny in action?
annexation of he Mexican territory
the Missouri Compromise
the TransAtlantic slave trade
the Compromise of 1850
9
This photo depicts women learning welding in the 1940s. It shows that women...
were not allowed in academic institutions
were needed for the war effort in WWII
had achieved educational equality
were treated a second class citizens in America
10
A major criticism of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal programs was that they...
ignored the plight of homeowners with mortgages
made people dependent on the federal government
reduced the power of the federal government
provided too much protection to big business
11
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act?
Allowed for easier transportation of the military & supplies
Led to a decline in smaller cities as it routed traffic away
Caused people to move further out from their jobs
Encouraged people to travel to rural areas of the country
12
Which of the following would have been an impact of the Second Great Awakening?
Women gained the right to vote
Gov't officials outlined separation of church and state
Catholic Church weakened as Protestantism grew
People looked to Christian ideals to fix social problems
13
This act was signed into law by Obama to fight the effects of the "Great Recession"...
Job Creation Act of 2010
Medicare Modernization Act of 2003
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
14
Which BEST describes Congressional Reconstruction?
Rebuild southern states quickly to help control the economy
Fix the damage to the White House caused by the Civil War
Punish those southerners responsible for causing the war
Rebuild the country quickly without ill feelings
15
Which US history era is described here: Lost Generation, art deco, Jazz Age, Harlem Renaissance
1920s
1940s
1890s
1930s
16
During World War I, many American women helped gain support for the suffrage movement by...
protesting against the war
working in wartime industries
lobbying for child-care facilities
joining the military service
17
Which of the following developments led to the other three?
Expansion of the middle class
growth of industrialization
formation of trusts and monopolies
creation of labor unions
18
What factor(s) in the South led to the Great Migration?
the Harlem Renaissance led to more entertainment jobs
Civil Rights Movement in the South forced them to move North
availability of jobs and economic opportunity
total freedom and civil rights protection
19
Which statement BEST describes an effect of Salutary Neglect?
Colonists stopped sending raw materials to England
Colonies developed an aptitude for self-governing
Colonial governors became more powerful than the assemblies
Parliament increased military supervision in the colonies
20
The issues behind the Compromise of 1850 included all of the following EXCEPT...
territorial disputes involving Texas
the policy regarding slavery in the territories
enforcing of the Fugitive Slave Act
the ruling in the Dred Scott case
21
In which time period was the Jazz Age?
1920s
1940s
1930s
1910s
22
In the U.S. Constitution, there is a basic concept of...
Economic parity
Equality of condition
Gender equality
Equality under the law
23
How did World War I impact women in the United States?
Women worked jobs that were previously held mostly by men
Women received equal pay for equal work
Women no longer held trad. jobs such as nursing or teaching.
Women were prohibited from working as Red Cross volunteers
24
Which choice is the BEST explanation of the effects of Plessy v. Ferguson?
African Americans were paid equally to whites
Segregated facilities could exist in states that wanted them
The Freedmen's Bureau was created to assist former slaves
The 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments were ratified
25
Which war is most closely associated with the emergence of the United States as a world power?
Spanish-American War
Mexican War
Civil War
War of 1812
26
Which order contradicts FDR's statement about "race, creed, color, or national origin"?
Ex. Order 9066 which moved Japanese Ams to internment camps
Ex. Order 9139 which created the Manpower Commission
Ex. Order 8802 which stopped all immigration
Ex. Order 9981, which stopped discrimination in the military
27
Which of the following BEST describes the Battle of Berlin?
Japanese attack in Hawaii
Allied assault of German-occupied France
Truman authorized atomic bombs to be dropped on the city
Soviet attack on the Germans later leading to Nazi surrender
28
Which tactic was MOST effectively used by labor unions in the late 1800s-early 1900s?
Boycott of products
Political activism
Collective bargaining
Strikes
29
In this 1916 cartoon , the sinking ship represents...
decreasing neutrality of the US in WWI
failure of the Allied Powers in WWI
failure of the Central Powers in WWI
withdrawal of Russia from WWI
30
Which statement about the Presidential Election of 2008 is correct?
it resulted in the election of the first black president
First time a woman had been nominated for vice president
it was the last time a Republican nominee won an election
The winner did not receive a majority of the popular vote
31
Eleanor Roosevelt revolutionized the position of ____________.
Supreme Court
First Lady
Chief Diplomat
U.S. Ambassador
32
Which of these was NOT a factor that led to US entry into World War I?
sinking of the Lusitania
Collapse of the lend-lease system
unrestricted German submarine warfare
Zimmerman Telegram
33
Which is an example of Manifest Destiny in action?
the Transatlantic Slave Trade
the Compromise of 1850
the annexation of Mexican territory
the Missouri Compromise
34
The period during which Great Britain did not enforce laws in the American colonies...
Salutary Neglect
Headright system
Prolonged isolation
Virtual representation
35
Anti-trust laws attempted to protect the public against the activities of big business by...
Encouraging government ownership of business
Confining business activities to a single state
Establishing government regulation of wages and hours
Maintaining competition
36
The First Great Awakening unified people religiously by...
forcing them to convert to Christianity
reminded people they would be punished for not following God
offering freedom to slaves who converted to Christianity
emphasizing a personal connection with God & accepting Jesus
37
In which time period did the Indian Removal Act take place?
1860s
1790s
1870s
1830s
38
Which BEST describes the result of the Dred Scott decision?
A slave had the right to sue for freedom in a fed'l court
A slave was not a citizen but rather property of the owner
A slave who lived on free soil at any time was free
A slave was only a citizen after he/she purchased freedom
39
The First Great Awakening led to all of the following EXCEPT...
renewed persecution of witches
flourishing of the missionary spirit
growth of institutions of higher learning
separatism and secession from established churches
40
The Committees of Correspondence were important leading up to the Revolution because they...
Show that the Federalists were already very powerful
Kept Parliament informed about the colonists' plans
Attempted to maintain close cooperation among colonies
Provide a record of the Continental Congress negotiations
41
Establishment of anti-trust laws and the Fed'l Trade Commission reflected the US's desire to...
eliminate unfair practices in business
encourage increased production of goods
stimulate the growth of modern transportation
help big business to become more efficient
42
As part of the Great Migration, more African Americans sought better jobs by...
immigrating from Africa
transplanting their families from the South to the Sun Belt
moving to California
moving to the Northern and Northeastern US
43
Law passed by Congress preventing the formation of monopolies
Executive Order 9066
Homestead Act
Sherman Anti-Trust Act
Pendleton Act
44
All of the following would be an effect of social media on politics EXCEPT...
faster communication between politicians and constituents
allows for quick survey of public opinion
easy access to campaign information
voting can now take place online
45
Using the excerpt, the book Silent Spring lead to...
a ban of the use of DDT's (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
the creation of wastewater treatment centers.
a ban of the production of CFC's (Chlorofluorocarbons).
the establishment of conservation movement.
46
Which area on the map was attacked by Japan in Dec. 1941?
2
4
3
1
47
In which time period did Reconstruction take place?
1860s-1870s
1880s-1890s
1890s-1900s
1850s-1860s
48
In 1965, Cesar Chavez organized ____ to get better working conditions for farm workers.
a picket line at Sacramento Agricultural Processing plant
a nationwide boycott of grapes and lettuce
a sit down strike in the fields of California farms
a march across California
49
According to the "trickle-down" policy of Reagan, what is the benefit of reduced taxation?
rising prices in a market
rising government regulation
increased supply of goods
increased unemployment
50
President Harry Truman justified using atomic bombs on Japan in 1945 on the grounds that the...
American public demanded that the bombs be used
early ending of the war would save many lives
Axis powers deserved total destruction
world was ready for a demonstration of nuclear power
51
Which BEST describes Presidential Reconstruction?
Rebuild the country quickly and without ill feelings
Rebuild the southern states quickly to help control the econ
Punish southerners responsible for causing the war
Fix the damage to the White House caused by the Civil War
52
What women's group boycotted British goods, made homemade cloth, and substituted tea and sugar?
Molly Pitchers
Daughters of Liberty
Women of the Revolution
National Organization of Women
53
Which innovation had the GREATEST impact on westward migration immediately after the Civil War?
electricity
steam-powered boats
telephone
transcontinental railroad
54
Which of the following was NOT a reaction to the Iran Hostage Crisis?
The US declared war against Iran
The US and Europe joined in a trade embargo against Iran
Carter froze Iranian financial assets in the US
A helicopter rescue was attempted, but failed
55
The "Middle Passage" referred to...
Lewis and Clark's expedition into the Louisiana Territory
the transportation of slaves from Africa to the New World
the creation of the Panama Canal in Central America
the best route over the Rocky Mountains to get to California
56
The MAIN purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau was to...
battle terrorist groups like the Ku Klux Klan
help former slaves adjust to their newfound freedom
serve as a voice for freed slaves in Congress
establish Black Codes to limit freed slaves' rights
57
During WWII, Japanese-Americans were interred because...
They were not useful for fighting in the battles
They were a threat to American military strategy
Their businesses were not productive
Fear of spying for the Japanese government
58
What did the Missouri Comp., the Comp. of 1850, and Bleeding Kansas have in common?
Permanent solution to the conflict between the North & South
All dealt with the expansion of slavery into the west
Helped Lincoln win the Election of 1860
All were vetoed by Abraham Lincoln
59
Ida Tarbell is known as being a muckraking journalist for exposing abuses in the _____ industry
steel
automobile
meatpacking
oil
60
The GI Bill and the Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act showed that the federal budget should
establish = educational funding for veterans and civilians
allocate funds for the care of veterans after service
provide healthcare services to veterans
limit the amount of money spent on most social services
61
How did television help the Civil Rights Movement?
People across the country could see violence and protests
It brought entertainment to those being punished
Distracted those who were part of the movement
Gave African Americans performance opportunities
62
Which of the following was NOT a difficulty faced by American troops in WWII?
Supply shortages
Outdated equipment
Fuel shortages
Lack of troops
63
The most significant result of the Marshall Plan was that it...
Discouraged the creation of the European Common Market
ended the expansion of Soviet influence in Europe
increased US control over Latin American economies
helped to restore the economy of western Europe
64
The most important result of the Spanish-American War was that it...
secured a safe source of raw materials for US industry
spread democracy in Latin America
guaranteed the independence of Mexico from Spanish control
set up a colonial empire for the US
65
Which event had the most immediate impact on Native Americans in the Great Plains?
the hunting of buffalo by US citizens
invention of the sod house
the success of the abolition movement
the use of windmills for irrigation
66
Which is NOT true of the French and Indian War?
Native Americans were allied with the French army
Resulted in more tension between Britain and the colonies
The French maintained control of Canada after war was over
French occupation of the Ohio River Valley was a major cause
67
Why was it important to the Union that Sherman capture Atlanta during the March to the Sea?
It would allow them to control the Mississippi River
It would destroy rail and supply lines for the Confederacy
Robert E. Lee would be forced to surrender as a result
It would convince England to stop supporting the Confederacy
68
In an attempt to ease the Great Depression, FDR increased the size of the government by...
creating many new agencies and implementing new legislation
cutting gov't agencies and reducing federal spending
creating the Reconstruction Finance Corporation
overriding Congress and suspending income taxes
69
What led to the economic differences of the mid-Atlantic, New England, and Southern colonies?
Level of education of citizens
Customs of immigrants
Geographic conditions
Differences in colonial governments
70
What was Ronald Reagan's economic plan, in regards to taxes and military spending?
Cut military spending to provide tax breaks for middle class
Increase taxes to increase military spending during Cold War
Supply-side econ. to decr. taxes and incr. military spending
Balance the budget by decreasing taxes and military spending
71
In which time period did the Progressive Era take place?
1800s-1830s
1890s-1920s
1840s-1870s
1930s-1950s
72
The Treaty of Paris 1783...
Ended French colonial holdings in North America
Eventually became a major cause of the Mexican War
Granted the U.S. independence from England
Ensured Loyalists would not be compensated for their land
73
Cesar Chavez started a union for...
truck drivers
minorities
teachers
farmers
74
Which statement BEST explains the role of geography at the Battle of Yorktown?
Geography played no significant role
The British held the high ground and forced French surrender
The British easily escaped by ship on the York River
French surrounded Brits on river, while Ams. did so on land
75
This theory states that the gov't can stimulate the economy by helping businesses produce more.
Mercantilism
Keynesian economics
Supply-side economics
Marxism
76
Which statement BEST describes the New Deal?
it singlehandedly brought the US out of the Great Depression
led to a huge increase in the rights of African Americans
it caused the greatest economic boom the nation ever had
greatly increased the size of the federal gov't
77
One reason the Constitution was adopted over the Articles of Confederation (AoC) was....
the states could not trade among themselves under the AOC
Small states were underrepresented under the Articles
Shay's Rebellion revealed the weaknesses of the Articles
the Articles gave too much power to the national gov't
78
What group of immigrants arrived in large numbers on the US west coast to work on the railroad?
Mexican
Japanese
Irish
Chinese
79
The United States' acquisition of the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii are all examples of
isolation
progressivism
populism
imperialism
80
This photograph shows...
the effects of the stock market crash in 1929
the common conditions faced by child laborers in the 1900s
the conditions faced by workers in the south in the 1900s
the economic & social benefits of the industrial revolution
81
Which statement BEST expresses George Washington's opinion on political parties?
He thought they could create problems but were necessary
He thought they would create divisions and bitter arguments
He thought they would only work in a democracy
He thought they would lead to overthrow of the government
82
Whose Presidency was most concerned with fulfilling Manifest Destiny?
Andrew Johnson
James K. Polk
Abraham Lincoln
John Adams
83
Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Constitution?
Limit the power of the national government
Establish justice
Maintain peace within the country
Give the states more power than the national government
84
Based on this statement, Mr. Beveridge would be MOST likely to advocate which policy?
emancipation
pacifism
imperialism
diplomacy
85
Which statement BEST describes the the impact of the Freedmen's Bureau?
Nor successful in helping trade between the North and South
Failed because it didn't offer edu. opportunities to slaves
Unsuccessful in bringing about racial unity/understanding
It failed to attract former slaves to northern states
86
Richard Nixon's words here had the GREATEST effect on...
the political tactic of impounding federal funds
the policies of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
the establishment of the National Park System
the creation of the Department of the Interior
87
Which of these caused the US to become involved in WWI?
threats to American security made by Germany
repeated violation of treaties by Japan
enemy bombing of American military bases
the German invasion of Poland
88
Mercantilism was the principle that...
England could tax without consent to regulate trade
Colonists were forced to pay taxes to fund their protection
Colonies exist to benefit the mother country
Colonies would lose their rights and local governments
89
Which of these contributed to the Crash of 1929 and the Great Depression?
the effects of World War II
stock market speculation
foreign boycotts of US products
success of the US farm economy
90
In which time period did the Civil Rights Movement take place?
1910s-1940s
1940s-1970s
1860s-1880s
1920s-1930s
91
The Espionage Act (1917) and Sedition Act (1918) were both...
declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court
vetoed by President Theodore Roosevelt
significant limitations of freedom of speech and press
unsuccessful attempts to stop criticism against the war
92
The Espionage Act (1917) and Sedition Act (1918) showed that Americans...
were fearful of possible German activity in the US
were targeting minorities as scapegoats for causing the war
were fearful of the French presence in the country
were fearful of Communist influences in the federal gov't
93
Which of these played the BIGGEST role in causing the Dust Bowl?
a lack of available labor for the fields
a lack of pesticides to protect farms
high demand for agricultural products
a reliance on industrial machinery
94
Those who supported the adoption of the Constitution were called...
abolitionists
republicans
federalists
democrats
95
What U.S. government entity is responsible for overseeing environmental regulations?
Environmental Protection Agency
Supreme Court
National Park Service
Environmental Impact Statement
96
What did the Social Security Act do?
made all employers allow unions in their workplaces
created a new way to pass amendments in Congress
was intended to put more democratic judges on the Supreme Ct
offered payments to those who were retired or unemployed
97
Jimmy Carter's guiding principle in foreign policy decisions were based on...
free enterprise
brinkmanship
detente
human rights
98
Which choice BEST describes the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?
Former slaves were given the right to join the war
It immediately freed the slaves throughout the country
President publicly endorsed ending slavery in the South
Allowed slavery to remain in states where it already existed
99
Manifest Destiny advanced the belief that...
new territory would lead to more slavery
God was on the side of American expansion
slavery should be abolished in the US
the Democratic Part would elect the next President
100
In which time period was the Gilded Age?
1920s-1940s
1920s
1830s-1850s
1870s-1900

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