What action by President Nixon influenced the US-Soviet signing of the SALT I treaty in 1972?

opening of diplomatic relations with China

Which of the following would have been called the Great Crusade in 1944?

Invading the beaches of Normandy

Japanese Forces Occupy Bataan Peninsula - What was the result for US soldiers?

they died during a forced march to a prison camp

Film production has gone abroad-legislation is passed-tax breaks for production in the US-Why?

loss of domestic production means fewer job opportunities

The Federal Housing Administration is a New Deal agency that continues to assist many by -

helping them obtain mortgage loans from banks

Smoke and fumes hid everything hundreds of men were comatose or dying -what caused this scene

poison gas attack on soldiers in the trenches

Which of the following describes how the major parties have dealt with 3rd parties?

by addressing the issues raised by the 3rd parties

The Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage & the National Woman's Party help lead to -

ratification of the 19th amendment

Which statement best describes a major impact Bill Gates has had on U.S. business & technology?

started the company the provides operating software for PC's

What was a result of the Teapot Dome scandal?

Cabinet members jailed for corruption

Which situation demonstrates one way that U.S. culture has spread to other parts of the world?

a teenage girl buys a hip-hop CD in China

How did the Iraqi war most affect the U.S. economy?

debt increased dramatically due to military spending

The introduction of vaccines to the United States helped -

limit the spread of infectious diseases

In 1997, Vernon Baker awarded the Medal of Honor. How was this award historically significant?

only living African American from WWII to recieve the medal

What group investigated the political ideology of people in the government and film industry?

The House Un-American Activities Committee

Fashion changing from Army surplus & tie-dyed to cleaner neater brighter - this occured -

end of the counterculture movement

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

tax cuts & deregulation led to economic expansion

How did President Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb affect international relations?

It initiated the arms race with the Soviet Union

Which of the following resulted from McCarthyism during the 1950's?

Citizens were arrested fro being suspected communists

Which civic action demonstates the most fundamental responsibility of citizens in a democracy?

voting in a presidential election

How did the US acquire Puerto Rico?

Ceded to the US as a result of Spanish American War

During the 1920's, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were identified with -

conflict between modernism and traditionalism

The incident illustrated by this cartoon increased cynicism toward the government because -

president directed a conspiracy to mislead the nation

What does President Clinton's impeachment trial reflect about modern U.S. politics?

elected officials face greater scrutiny of personal lives

President Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to reassure the American public during tough times by -

delivering series of evening radio speeches - fireside chats

_____ & soldiers dug trenches led to a stalemate on the Western Front - what fills in the blank

The use of machine guns resulted in massive casualties

Under which circumstances does the Family Medical Leave Act apply?

employee qualifies to care for a newborn child

"Your Future in Guided Missiles" jobs such as this one became available because -

Cold War defense programs spurred new technology

What role did Arkansas governor Orval Faubus play in the Little Rock Crisis?

Challenged the governments authority to desegregate schools

What does this sticker represent to bank patrons?

governments assurance of protection on individual deposits

The ideas in the Declaration of Independence helped -

inspire people in other nations to question their government

Which statement best describes one of Shirley Chisholm's most celebrated achievements?

overcame gender & racial barriers to be elected to Congress

How did Ralph Nader effect the 2000 election especially in Flordia?

he drew crucial votes away from the other candidates

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1
What action by President Nixon influenced the US-Soviet signing of the SALT I treaty in 1972?
involvement in the Watergate Scandal
opening of diplomatic relations with China
Support of Israel during the Yom Kippur War
withdrawal of military forces from Vietnam
2
Which of the following would have been called the Great Crusade in 1944?
repelling an attack on Stalingrad
capturing the Italian mainland
transporting weapons to Great Britain
Invading the beaches of Normandy
3
Japanese Forces Occupy Bataan Peninsula - What was the result for US soldiers?
they remained in trenches and resisted the Japanese
they died during a forced march to a prison camp
They were exchanged for Japanese prisoners of war
they escaped and were sent to fight in Germany
4
Film production has gone abroad-legislation is passed-tax breaks for production in the US-Why?
Price of DVDs would increase since they are deported
foreign films might not release films here in the US
foriegn films not the same quality as domestic films
loss of domestic production means fewer job opportunities
5
The Federal Housing Administration is a New Deal agency that continues to assist many by -
helping them choose a reputable home builder
providing the with money to pay for moving expenses
offering incentives to invest in rental properties
helping them obtain mortgage loans from banks
6
Smoke and fumes hid everything hundreds of men were comatose or dying -what caused this scene
aerial bombing of an infantry unit
poison gas attack on soldiers in the trenches
tank attacking soldiers on a battlefield
submarine attacking a docked ship
7
Which of the following describes how the major parties have dealt with 3rd parties?
preventing 3rd parties from holding conventions
persuading the 3rd party to change its platform
suing the 3rd party in court
by addressing the issues raised by the 3rd parties
8
The Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage & the National Woman's Party help lead to -
elimination of poll taxes
ratification of the 19th amendment
outlawing of child labor
repeal of the 18th amendment
9
Which statement best describes a major impact Bill Gates has had on U.S. business & technology?
started the company the provides operating software for PC's
Set up the first computer network system for the military
designed the heat-shield technology for the space shuttles
created an online store that changed how we purchase goods
10
What was a result of the Teapot Dome scandal?
Congress limits warship building
Cabinet members jailed for corruption
lead to arrest of communists
prohibition amendment repealed
11
Which situation demonstrates one way that U.S. culture has spread to other parts of the world?
a college athlete in Brazil trains for the Olympics
a teenage girl buys a hip-hop CD in China
a young boy in Great Britain watches anime
a Businesswoman eats at a sushi restaurant in Canada
12
How did the Iraqi war most affect the U.S. economy?
Federal Reserve raised interest rates to control inflation
debt increased dramatically due to military spending
lower gas prices left people with more disposable income
popular support for cutting domestic programs declined
13
The introduction of vaccines to the United States helped -
limit the spread of infectious diseases
limit the risk in consuming imported produce
improve the hygiene of medical procedures
improve the quality of water supply
14
In 1997, Vernon Baker awarded the Medal of Honor. How was this award historically significant?
only living African American from WWII to recieve the medal
commanded the first Marine brigade at Normandy landings
only recipient to serve in both WW I and WW II
was the first naval officer honored
15
What group investigated the political ideology of people in the government and film industry?
The House Un-American Activities Committee
The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
The Motion Picture Association of America
16
Which of these was a major goal of Jane Addams's Settlement House movement in Chicago?
assimilation of immigrants
founding of womens colleges
establishment of public libraries
introduction of prison reform
17
Segregation Outlawed in Public Schools - who is most associated with this headline
Medgar Evers
Rosa Parks
Ella Baker
Thurgood Marshall
18
Fashion changing from Army surplus & tie-dyed to cleaner neater brighter - this occured -
end of conservative movement
end of the counterculture movement
end of the Jazz Age
end of the Cold War
19
Increased defensive strength will discourage aggression by others - Which president said this?
Gerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
Richard Nixon
Ronald Reagan
20
"The power i exert on the Court depends on my arguments not on my gender" - who said this
Rosa Parks
Delores Huerta
Sandra Day O'Connor
Sally Ride
21
the policy objectives of Reaganomics were based on the theory that -
tax cuts & deregulation led to economic expansion
increased government spending reduced unemployment
borrowing money offset the costs of domestic programs
reducing trade barriers resulted in a budget surplus
22
How did President Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb affect international relations?
It enabled the U.N. to administer territroy in Japan
It prompted other nations to investigate war crimes
It created the first global peacekeeping force
It initiated the arms race with the Soviet Union
23
Which of the following resulted from McCarthyism during the 1950's?
Membership in the US Communist Party increased
Citizens were arrested fro being suspected communists
Recruitment procedures were reformed
US diplomats began expressing dissenting viewpoints
24
Rock and Roll and protest have always gone together what event is associated with this idea?
The March on Washington
The California grape boycott
Woodstock
The Freedom Rides
25
Which civic action demonstates the most fundamental responsibility of citizens in a democracy?
voting in a presidential election
registering with the Selective Service
volunteering at a community food bank
signing a petiton on a college campus
26
How did the US acquire Puerto Rico?
Annexed to US after WW I
Became a US state during Reconstruction
given military protection under Wilson's 14 Points plan
Ceded to the US as a result of Spanish American War
27
During the 1920's, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were identified with -
conflict between modernism and traditionalism
increased use of credit by US consumers
development of new forms of popular entertainment
decline of public support for Progressive reforms
28
Who is most closely associated with the development of computer operating systems?
Robert L Johnson
Ralph Nader
Al Gore
Bill Gates
29
The incident illustrated by this cartoon increased cynicism toward the government because -
press secretary failed to keep public informed
Supreme Court overruled statutes on confidentiality
president directed a conspiracy to mislead the nation
Congress failed to enforce protection of privacy rights
30
What does President Clinton's impeachment trial reflect about modern U.S. politics?
elected officials face greater scrutiny of personal lives
Campaign finances are monitored by a regulatory agency
media focus on policy issues more than action of officials
Congress investigats judicial nominees thoroughly
31
President Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to reassure the American public during tough times by -
delivering series of evening radio speeches - fireside chats
holding weekly town-hall meetings with average citizens
making short appearances in Hollywood films
publishing a weekly news editorial
32
_____ & soldiers dug trenches led to a stalemate on the Western Front - what fills in the blank
Airplanes conducted reconnaissance missions
Submarines attacked unarmed ships
Armored tanks crossed fortified lines
The use of machine guns resulted in massive casualties
33
Under which circumstances does the Family Medical Leave Act apply?
employee qualifies to care for a newborn child
employee qualifies for vacation due to airline delays
empoyee qualifies to complete a college degree
employee qualifies to be assigned different work location
34
Senator Joseph McCarthy is best known for his involvement in -
the political scandals of the 1970's
the war effort of the 1940's
the Civil Rights movement of the 1960's
the Red Scare of the 1950's
35
Jonas Salk created a ___ to fight the disease ____ - what combo fills in the blanks?
serum - whooping cough
vaccine - polio
antibiotic - chicken pox
iron lung treatment - tuberculosis
36
"Your Future in Guided Missiles" jobs such as this one became available because -
Cold War defense programs spurred new technology
during cold war private businesses had to have military jobs
weak college programs produced few scientists
Most citizens opposed atomic weapons
37
What role did Arkansas governor Orval Faubus play in the Little Rock Crisis?
Vetoed legislation to establish seperate schools for blacks
refused assistance to imporve minority graduation rates
Challenged the governments authority to desegregate schools
helped minimize race-related violence
38
What does this sticker represent to bank patrons?
Restricts governements ability to set prime interest rates
Governement can privatize the bank to stimulate the economy
governments assurance of protection on individual deposits
Limits the role of the government in providing home loans
39
The ideas in the Declaration of Independence helped -
motivate European rulers to establish new colonies
encourage settlers in South America to assimilate
persuade leaders to stop persecution of non-Christians
inspire people in other nations to question their government
40
Which statement best describes one of Shirley Chisholm's most celebrated achievements?
overcame gender & racial barriers to be elected to Congress
overcame physical disablities to play professional sports
successfully advocated the expansion of the military draft
helped shaped policies to provide relief in Latin America
41
How did Ralph Nader effect the 2000 election especially in Flordia?
Contested the recount in federal court
he drew crucial votes away from the other candidates
his presence discouraged voter turnout
persuaded state officals to abandon punch card voting

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