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1
Onesimilarity between President Herbert Hoover and George W. Bush was that bothPresidents
appointed women to the Supreme Court
vetoed increases in Social Security payments
had to deal with economic crises
faced terrorist attacks
2
who was commander of U.S. tanks that rapidly crossed into France and Germany in 1944and 1945?
Eisenhower
MAcArthur
Patton
Nimitz
3
the typewriter best contributed to the economic growth in the US by making it possible for
workers to type reports efficiently
cities to reduce energy use by having uniform systems
more job opportunities for women in the workforce
People to write faster
4
1953: Korean War 1956: Threat of War 1959: Keeping Peace What are the results of these events
TheCold War with the Soviet Union was a major concern
They feared a zombie apocalypse in the near future
MostAmericans feared a growing national deficit
Americans were most concerned with the growing unemployment
5
“Yesterday, December 7
th
,1941, a date which shall live in infamy,” describes what event?
atomic bombing of Hiroshima
Japan invasion of Hawaii
German invasion of Poland
D-Day invasion
6
HUAC created & Rosenbergs put on trial for spying& sputnik launched
: these are a result of
launch of Sputnik in 1957
increase tensions caused by the Cold War
surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941
Cuban missile crisis of 1963
7
Which of the following themes does the photograph illustrate?
the Us experienced a decline in Asian immigration
immigration leads to ethnic neighborhoods in US cities
Americans are resistant to Asian business
the US closed its borders to immigrants
8
The Phrase “Hundred Days” refers to___________.
The worst months of the Great Depression
Continuing the policy already undertaken byPresident Hoover
The time it took Congress to begin FDR's New Deal program
The first months of Franklin Roosevelt’s presidency
9
Duringthe Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union_____________________.
formed competing military alliances
Broke all diplomatic ties
refused to trade with each other
clashed over control of the Mediterranean Sea in Europe
10
after World War II, the relationship between the US and the SovietUnion became strained because
US blocked USSR from joining the United Nations
Each country believed the other was a threat to security
both were competing for supremacy in space exploration
the US used force in Korea
11
Which is the best explanation for U.S. involvement in the Korean War?
President Roosevelt wanted to unify Korea
General MacArthur had a plan to overthrow Red China
US felt it was important to contain communist aggression
US felt Korea was beyond the boundaries of containment
12
Whatwas the main goal of the Flying Tigers fighter pilots?
supply Japan with war materials
train Chinese soldiers for war against Japan
Supply China with war materials
prevent Japanese aggression in internment camps
13
PresidentRoosevelt’s Court-packing scheme in 1937 reflected his desire to make theSupreme Court
Lessburdened with appellate cases.
more respectful to the constitutions initial intent
more conservative
more sympathetic to New Deal programs
14
Whichevent of 1948-1949 is illustrated by the cartoon?
allied invasion of Germany
Collapse of the Berlin Wall
Berlin Airlift
reunification of Germany
15
Whatwas a major cause of the Great Depression?
decrease in the supply of consumer goods
decrease in the supply of anti-depressants
an increase in demand for imported goods
the stock market crash of 1929
16
war bonds, Victory Gardens, and military enlistment during WW II demonstrated that
Patriotism inspired acts ofvolunteerism by U.S. citizens
Governmentpower tends to increase during wartime
Civil liberties are often limited in wartime
US remained divided about WWII after Pearl Harbor
17
Who is the best US History teacher at Spring High School
Mr. Mathews
Mrs. Psencik
Mrs. McKenzie
Mr. Dees
18
DuringWorld War II, the need of the United States for war materials resultedin_________.
reduced profits for defense industries
rationing of many consumer goods
easing of government controls of the economy
frequent strikes by labor unions
19
During the late 19
th
century, factoryowners often hired child workers because children
could be paid low wages
received job training during school
could work after school
required little supervision
20
Whichwas an example of appeasement?
Theentry of the United States into World War II in 1941
TheU.S. Neutrality Acts of 1935 and 1937
The conquest of Poland in 1939 by Germany
Britain and France to give Germany the Sudetenland in 1938
21
VictoryGardens were used by Americans during World War II as a wayto_______________.
have food stored up for the zombie apocalypse
raise more food for domestic consumption
ensure adequate supplies of natural resources
increase the number of exports
22
The main idea of this 1947 cartoon is that the United States was________________.
Focuse on foreign affairs while ignoring domestic problems
Creating a debt that the Americaneconomy could not afford
Starting a new aid program that held many unknown risks.
Ignoringits traditional Western European allies
23
Whatwas an immediate effect of the use of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945?
the surrender of Japan to the US ending WW2
the outbreak of WW2 in Asia
Soviet Union troops left Germany
official entry of the US in war against Japan
24
What is the policy followed by the US in the yearsbetween 1914-1918 &1941-1945?
Participation in the League of Nations
military alliances with France and Britain
Isolation and neutrality fromEuropean military conflicts
containment of communism
25
increase in diversity in the US due to of immigration from S&E Europe contributed to
an extended economic decline
increased religious tolerance
increased social tension
a decrease in urban populations
26
What is the primary focus of the House of Un-AmericanActivities Committee in the 1950s?
to investigate those accused of disloyalty to the US
to prevent Red China into the United Nations
to prevent integration in America
to place quotas on the number of immigrants in the US
27
because of increased immigration to the US, immigrant families lived in tenements because
a lack of affordable housing in overcrowded cities
they wanted to avoid living in ethnic neighborhoods
adequate housing was scarce on the Great Plains
the U.S. government provided them with free housing
28
Whatdid the Red Scare (1920s) and McCarthyism (1950s) have in common?
they led to a constitutional amendment to protect rights
they were started by fear of the spread of communism
they rounded up and deported suspects w/o warrants
some Americans thought communists were in the government
29
Whichstatement best explains why the U.S. mainland suffered little physical damagein WW II?
Foreign aggressors did not have the technology the US did
Latin America provided a buffer zone
the policy of isolation discouraged foreign attacks
geographic isolation such as the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
30
Whatwas confirmed by the publication of the Verona Papers?
some Americans in govt had been helping the Soviet Union
citizens who believed in communism were jailed or deported
groups of communists had been responsible for violent terror
reputations of many people were ruined w/ false accusations
31
Theprimary goal of U.S. Containment policy after World War II wasto_____________.
Bring German and Japanese warcriminals to justice
Stop the spread of Soviet influence
End colonialism (imperialism) in Africa and Asia
Limit the use of atomic bombs andother nuclear weapons
32
the Truman Doctrine was originally designed to______
Stop the use of nuclear weapons
Use the UN as a tool to eliminate threats by the USSR
contain communism by aid to Greece and Turkey
rebuild Korea by extending economic aid
33
Theterm “McCarthyism” is sometimes used to describe_____________________.
investigating civil service employeesfor corruption.
Accusingpeople of activities without sufficient evidence
Using illegal means to obtain evidence in criminal trials.
Removingmembers of Congress for abuses of power
34
Which of the following lists is in the correct sequence from left to right?
WorldWar I / Great Depression / Civil War / Gilded Age
Civil War/ Great Depression /Gilded Age / World War I
GreatDepression / Civil War / Gilded Age / World War I
CivilWar / Gilded Age / World War I / Great Depression
35
Which New Deal agency created a system ofinsurance for the elderly
Public Works Administration
National Labor Relations board
Social Security administration
Federal Deposit Insurance corporation
36
WhichAmerican author’s works are closely associated with the Harlem Renaissance ofthe 1920’s
Scott Fitzgerald
Upton Sinclair
Langston hughes
John Steinbeck
37
what was the main reason manyAfrican Americans left the South after WW1 and during WW2?
TheDawes Act made free land available in the West
More factory jobs were available in the North
Racial discrimination did not occur outside the South
Many landowners refused to accept them as sharecroppers
38
President FDR helped provide economic reliefto Americans during the Great Depressionby
Attempting to restructure the U.S. Supreme Court
Creating public works programs
Appointing Francis Perkins as secretary of state
Conducting fireside chats by radio to explain his policies
39
TheD-Day invasion in June of 1944 was importantto the outcome of World War II because it
avoided the use of atomic bombs against civilian targets
Opened a new allied front in Europe
stopped soviet advances in Eastern Europe
Forced Italy to surrender and drop out of the war
40
What was the biggest cause of rapid growth in U.S. cities in the early 20
th
century?
Prices for consumer goods were low
There were many more economic opportunities
Many educational opportunities were available.
Farm production declined significantly
41
Which of the following best describes events inthe United States during the Great Depression
the government passed laws eliminating discrimmination
Japanese Americans were detained in camps
the economy collapsed leaving many unemployed
fears of communism led to imprisoning many people
42
The Bonus Army marched on Washington, D.C., in 1932 to demand
A. The removal of American troops from Nicaragua
Passage of legislation introducing a lower tariff
Housingand health care assistance for veterans.
Immediate payment of bonus payments promised to WW I vets
43
What is the primary goal of NATO?
To bring greater equality to theeconomies in Europe
unite Western Europe in response to the threat of Communism
To halt the spread of Communist aggression in Asia
To aid those trying to flee Communistoppression in Europe
44
Whatdoes the cartoonist tell us about the US response to Soviet aggression afterWorld War II?
Europeanswere not serious about using the Marshall Plan
The Marshall Plan failed to stop Soviets in Western Europe
Europe was slipping into chaos because of the Marshall Plan
TheMarshall Plan gave aid to help Europeans & their economy
45
The successful launching of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 sparked__________
Soviet aggression in EAstern Europe
The Cold War with the US
US fears that the USSR achieved technological superiority
Disarmament discussions between the super powers
46
“wages should be determined by the marketplace.” The author of this statement would support
Wage and price controls
Government ownership of utilities
Laissez-faire capitalism
Minimum-wage laws
47
What was one obstacle to achieving racial integration in the armed forces during WW II?
federal courts refused to allow the integration of military
lack of support for the concerns of minorities
African Americans refused to participate in the military
appointment of high ranking African americans
48
Whywere many common household goods rationed during World War II?
to bring an end to the Great Depression
to raise the level of industrial productivity
to save materials needed by the military
to halt pollution of the atmosphere in wartime
49
Which statement about the U.S. economy during World War II is accurate?
All of the above statements are truestatements
The manufacturing of war materials increased
Many goods such as food and gasolinewere rationed
Women replaced men in the workforce
50
Which group of citizens was subjected to the loss of their Constitutional rights during WW2
Dirty knees
Japanese
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