Wilson ended US neutrality in response to which of the following?

Germany's unrestricted sub warfare and the Zimmerman note

The Allies (side America joins) in WWI who fought the Central Powers were composed of

Great Britain, Russia, and France

What was the "Woman's Holy War" in the nineteenth century America?

American women's movement to ban alcohol

Which of the following directly contributed to the missile build up in Cuba?

the American invasion of Cuba at the Bay of Pigs

Wilson's declaration of war reflects the following principle:

a nation's right to self-determination

The United States did not join the League of Nations because

the US Senate did not want to be involved in foreign affairs

In an effort to stop the spread of communism, the US implemented the policy of

providing communist nations with financial aid, containment

The US argued that communism

is threatening to spread throughout the world

The treaty negotiated at Versailles following WWI included a "war guilt" clause that indicated

Germany would pay for most of the war's costs

Which of the following was a contributing factor to expansion in the Pacific?

the U.S. had a mission to spread democracy and Christianity

In the years following the dropping of the bombs on Japan

there was a nuclear arms race between the US and Soviets

Why were women recruited in the Army and Navy during WWII?

to be used in occupations such as telegraphy and nursing

How did the U.S. acquire the Philippines and Guam?

They were ceded by Spain after the Spanish-American War

In the case Brown v. the Board of Education the Supreme Court ruled that

separating schools by race in unequal

Why did Wilson create the 14 points?

to resolve WWI and promote peace

How did WWII impact American women?

more women entered the workforce

Mahan suggested that the key to prosperity is to

seek overseas markets for its domestic products

The purpose of the FDIC was to

increase public confidence in banks

The resolution of the Cuban Missile Crisis involved which of the following:

the removal of the American missiles in Turkey

Which of the following explains why women created the Women's Christian Temperance Union?

women saw liquor was causing abusive behavior

How did the Zimmerman Telegram alter the course of WWI?

its proposal lead to the entrance of America into the war

The Senate rejected US participation in the League of nations because

they thought it would drag the US into future conflicts

Which of these characterizes Hoover's views on the stock market in late 1928?

he was confident the economy was sound

Why did Truman decide to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

it would save more lives in the end

Events like the stock market crash of 1929 occur when

stock prices rise far beyond value

The purpose of the Social Security Act was

the government providing aid to deal with life's challenges

Which of the following was a direct effect of American expansion in the Pacific?

the acquisition of territories (not future states)

The Treaty of Versailles ___________ in postwar Europe.

Caused significant long-term problems

The SNCC believe that change is caused by

a beloved community of activists

What is a "run on a bank"?

Depositors race to take out money before their bank fails

What was Wilson's chief purpose for pushing an international organization?

to create an organization where nations could discuss issues

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1
Wilson ended US neutrality in response to which of the following?
Germany's policy of unrestricted submarine AND air warfare
Distrust of German Citizens in America
the fear of an attack on the US by Mexico
Germany's unrestricted sub warfare and the Zimmerman note
2
The Allies (side America joins) in WWI who fought the Central Powers were composed of
Germany, Russia, and Great Britain
Germany, Ottoman Empire, and Austria-Hungary
Great Britain, Russia, and Austria-Hungary
Great Britain, Russia, and France
3
If an investor purchases a stock with borrowed money, he bought it:
on the dividend
on margin
on the dole
on an installment plan
4
What was the "Woman's Holy War" in the nineteenth century America?
the participation of women in the military
American women's movement to ban alcohol
the boycotting of imported good by patriotic women
the influence of religious revivals on women
5
Which of the following directly contributed to the missile build up in Cuba?
the escape of Cubans taking refuge in the US
the surveillance of Cuba by U-2 spy planes
the tension between Kennedy and Khrushchev
the American invasion of Cuba at the Bay of Pigs
6
The worldwide violence and aggression in the 1930s led Great Britain, France and the US to
step up their support of the League of Nations
re-arm
do nothing
impose heavy sanctions on Japan and Germany
7
Wilson's declaration of war reflects the following principle:
a nation's right to self-determination
freedom of religion
a nation's right of conquest
the right to privacy
8
The United States did not join the League of Nations because
the American public was mad Germany was included
resentment of the US was high in Europe
the US Senate did not want to be involved in foreign affairs
European nations insisted African nations be included
9
In an effort to stop the spread of communism, the US implemented the policy of
providing communist nations with financial aid
confronting the Soviet Union with military
appeasement
containment
10
Mahan argued that successful trade is predicated upon which of the following
Fair prices and just wages
A well funded and trained army
Control of the world's oceans
A free market
11
The US argued that communism
is threatening to spread throughout the world
had many layers to it
is an effective means of government
is only located north of the equator
12
Which U.S. President achieved the Panama Canal?
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Grover Cleveland
William McKinley
13
The treaty negotiated at Versailles following WWI included a "war guilt" clause that indicated
Germany would pay for most of the war's costs
European nations would share the costs of the war
France would issue an apology to Germany
The Allies were bitter about Russia's early exit
14
Which of the following was a contributing factor to expansion in the Pacific?
The idea that the US should increase the standard of living
the U.S. had a mission to spread democracy and Christianity
The goal to subjugate all of Asia
Americans had much to learn about native cultures
15
The Soviet's placement of missiles in Cuba violated the
Bracero Program
Bay of Pigs
Monroe Doctrine
Berlin Airlift
16
Which of the following were NOT used by the Vietcong?
Air strikes
Assassinations
Hit and run ambushes
Booby traps
17
In the years following the dropping of the bombs on Japan
the US sought to end the production of nuclear weapons
the majority of countries developed nuclear weapons
The US encouraged other countries to use nuclear power
there was a nuclear arms race between the US and Soviets
18
Why were women recruited in the Army and Navy during WWII?
to engage in combat
to gain a sense of purpose and feeling of patriotism
to be used in occupations such as telegraphy and nursing
they competed with each other to enroll in their service
19
Segregation laws in the South were eliminated by the
Plessy v. Ferguson
Affirmative Action laws
Voting Rights Act
Civil Rights Act
20
The Civil Rights Activist that expressed the importance of non-violence was
JFK
Johnson
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Malcolm X
21
Some criticized Truman's decision to drop the atomic bombs because they thought he wanted to
prevent China from entering the war
intimidate the Soviet Union
punish Japanese civilians
gain more funding for nuclear weapons
22
How did the U.S. acquire the Philippines and Guam?
The native residents of the islands petitioned annexation
They were ceded by Mexico after the Mexican-American War
They were acquired through a joint resolution of Congress
They were ceded by Spain after the Spanish-American War
23
In the case Brown v. the Board of Education the Supreme Court ruled that
race must not be a consideration in hiring decisions
separate facilities are legal as long as they are equal
separating schools by race in unequal
school busing must be conducted within districts only
24
Why did Wilson create the 14 points?
to resolve WWI and promote peace
to help resolve the Spanish-American War
to expand American influence globally
to punish Germany
25
How did WWII impact American women?
the first woman was awarded the Medal of Honor
women learned how to organize for political action post war
women gained practical combat experience
more women entered the workforce
26
Mahan suggested that the key to prosperity is to
engage in international warfare
interfere with the internal affairs of other countries
seek overseas markets for its domestic products
rectify problems at home
27
The purpose of the FDIC was to
reduce the risk inherent in buying bank stock
increase public confidence in banks
encourage people to spend their money
raise revenue and decrease the federal deficit
28
The arrest of Rosa Parks let to the
Freedom Rides
Montgomery Bus Boycott
Sit-in movement
March on Selma
29
The resolution of the Cuban Missile Crisis involved which of the following:
the Platt Amendment
the provision of American non-military aid to Cuba
the involvement of American troops in Cuba
the removal of the American missiles in Turkey
30
Which of the following explains why women created the Women's Christian Temperance Union?
women organized the union to gain voting rights
they created it to rival the Man's Temperance movement
women saw liquor was causing abusive behavior
women sought to promote a revival of Protestant Christianity
31
How did the Zimmerman Telegram alter the course of WWI?
the note led to Britain declaring war on Germany
the note led to further involvement of the Middle East
its proposal lead to the entrance of America into the war
the note encouraged Russia to exit the war
32
The Senate rejected US participation in the League of nations because
they believed the treaty did not provide American dominance
they thought it would drag the US into future conflicts
they wanted America to become more active in the world
they did not want the US to interact with former enemies
33
Schenck v the US upheld the __________ law, passed by Congress to stop criticism of the war
Chinese Exclusion Act
Gentlemen's Agreement
Espionage Act
Alien Act
34
Which of these characterizes Hoover's views on the stock market in late 1928?
he was confident the economy was sound
he was worried the market would crash
he thought the market would fluctuate
he was certain the US was headed towards Depression
35
Why did Truman decide to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
he believed it was cheaper
it would save more lives in the end
he thought it promoted American business interests
the Japanese started it
36
Events like the stock market crash of 1929 occur when
economic growth is not accompanied by population growth
stock prices are undervalued
stock prices rise far beyond value
economic and population growth occur at the same time
37
The purpose of the Social Security Act was
the decline in Americans' standard of living
the government providing aid to deal with life's challenges
the unpopularity of Francis Townsend's program
the need to provide individuals with money to buy goods
38
Which of the following was a direct effect of American expansion in the Pacific?
the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act
the initiation of "yellow journalism"
the acquisition of territories (not future states)
the conflict with Russia over Alaska
39
The Treaty of Versailles ___________ in postwar Europe.
Caused significant long-term problems
provided a sense of stability to many
symbolized hope for better times
contributed to an economic recovery
40
The SNCC believe that change is caused by
the reluctance of those who lived with segregation
a beloved community of activists
nonreligious foundation
dividing male and female civil rights proponents
41
What is a "run on a bank"?
bank stockholders race to sell their stock
the value of the dollar declines
Depositors race to take out money before their bank fails
investors transfer their funds to other banks
42
Johnson's decision not to run for reelection was most heavily influenced by
the assassination of Ngo Dinh Diem
Air Strikes
Operation Rolling Thunder
the Tet offensive
43
The US engaged in military operations in which two countries to stop the spread of communism:
Vietnam and China
Korea and China
Egypt and China
Korea and Vietnam
44
What was Wilson's chief purpose for pushing an international organization?
to reduce the influence of communism
to create an organization where nations could discuss issues
to make large and small nations more equal
to end imperialism

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