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Mid-Term MANIA
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1
In the 1950s,
fast food became more of the norm
Tte Cold War was cultural important in America
people began moving to the suburbs
All of these are true
2
Legal immigrants to the US most often apply for entrance through
Work based VISAs
Family based VISAs
Scholarships
Lotteries
3
The dramatic increase in births in the 1950s was known as
The Big Spark
The Baby Boom
The Kid Invasion
The Demographic Shift
4
The 19th Amendment gave ________ the right to vote.
Women
African Americans
Felons
18 Year Olds
5
Emigration is moving _____ a country and immigration is moving _____ a country.
to, from
within, to
from, within
from, to
6
Statistics display, on average, women are paid ________ men in similar careers in the US today.
the same as
less than
far more than
more than
7
During Reconstruction, the ______ helped newly freed slaves by setting up hospitals and schools
Educational Bureau of Advancement
Council for Freepersons
African American Agency
Freedman's Bureau
8
The Black Panthers
were led by Martin Luther King Jr.
advocated for peaceful protest
believed in black nationalism during Civil Rights
is another name for Black Lives Matter
9
The stock market crash of October 29, 1929
Led to US entrance into World War II
resulted in a 75% unemployment rate
Triggered the Great Depression
was caused by debt to Russia
10
"Blue collar" work is most prevalent among which of these groups?
Undocumented immigrants
Individuals with college degrees
Stay at home moms
Professionals with legal and medicals degrees
11
This is used to describe a dislike for immigrants and the protection of "American" interests
Sterilization
Naturalization
Nativism
Euphemism
12
During World War II, women and minorities
played a key role in factory work
were drafted to fight
protested and secured the passage of the Civil Rights Act
All of these are true
13
During which era was the "Containment" policy used to stop the spread of Communism?
The Cold War
World War I
The War on Terrorism
World War II
14
The 15th Amendment gives which group the right to vote?
Women
18 year olds
African American Men
Felons
15
Rock n' Roll was a new popular music among teenagers in what decade?
1980s
1920s
2000s
1950s
16
What is "laissez faire"?
A renaissance fair
A hands off approach to business
A period of art and music revival
A French-American peace treaty
17
To what does the "glass ceiling" refer?
A glass manufacturer strike during the Industrial Revolution
The "night of broken glass" during the Holocaust
The metaphorical barrier that stops women in business
Architectural advances in the 1980s in glass construction
18
Which of these is a PUSH factor of immigration?
Overseas employment opportunity
Educational opportunities
War and persecution in your country
Pleasant weather in another country
19
MAIN, Militarism - Alliances - Imperialism - and Nationalism were the four causes of ______
The Cold War
World War II
The Spanish- American War
World War I
20
The largest ethnic group in America is currently
Asian Americans
Arab Americans
African Americans
Hispanic Americans
21
In 1954, the case of Brown v. Board did which of the following?
Made abortion legal
Integrated schools
Made flag burning legal
Created income tax
22
Which amendment made all citizens, black and white, "equal under the law"?
15
12
13
14
23
The 9/11 attacks had what effect on immigration in the US?
More immigrants began attempting to enter illegally
Buildings were not built as high
Planning for a strengthened border wall
The government became strict on illegal immigration
24
What was the name given to FDR Great Depression programs?
The Great Society
The Big Stick Policy
Trickle-Down Economics
The New Deal
25
The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire resulted in
More women being offered supervisor positions
America joining the Allied powers in World War I
Better safety precautions in American workplaces
An increase in regulation against illegal immigrants
26
Carnegie built libraries and donated money to the poor. This made him a ____________.
Entrepreneur
Captain of Industry
Robber Baron
Socialist
27
Which amendment abolished slavery after the Civil War?
14
12
13
15
28
Japan, Germany, and Italy were all referred to as the _______ during WWII.
Allied Powers
Central Powers
Evil Empire
Axis Powers
29
___________ was the nickname for the group of students to integrate a high school in the South.
Greensboro Seven
Little Rock Nine
Freedom Riders
Black Panthers
30
Blacks in the South were held as inferior to whites through
All of the above
Black Codes (i.e. having to carry ID/proof of work)
Sharecropping
KKK lynchings