Which BEST describes Congressional Reconstruction?

Punish those southerners responsible for causing the war

Which of the following was NOT a reaction to the Iran Hostage Crisis?

The US declared war against Iran

What did the Social Security Act do?

offered payments to those who were retired or unemployed

Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Constitution?

Give the states more power than the national government

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

made people dependent on the federal government

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

voting can now take place online

Which is an example of Manifest Destiny in action?

the annexation of Mexican territory

The Treaty of Paris 1783...

Granted the U.S. independence from England

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

annexation of he Mexican territory

Which was NOT an outcome of the War of 1812?

US became economically stronger b/c Britain paid reparations

Which BEST describes Presidential Reconstruction?

Rebuild the country quickly and without ill feelings

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

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

The most significant result of the Marshall Plan was that it...

helped to restore the economy of western Europe

Which of these played the BIGGEST role in causing the Dust Bowl?

high demand for agricultural products

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

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

How did television help the Civil Rights Movement?

People across the country could see violence and protests

Which statement BEST explains the role of geography at the Battle of Yorktown?

French surrounded Brits on river, while Ams. did so on land

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

Why was it important to the Union that Sherman capture Atlanta during the March to the Sea?

It would destroy rail and supply lines for the Confederacy

Which BEST describes the result of the Dred Scott decision?

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

What U.S. government entity is responsible for overseeing environmental regulations?

Environmental Protection Agency

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

decreasing neutrality of the US in WWI

The Espionage Act (1917) and Sedition Act (1918) were both...

significant limitations of freedom of speech and press

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

vote for Abraham Lincoln in the 1860 election

Which statement BEST describes the New Deal?

greatly increased the size of the federal gov't

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

availability of jobs and economic opportunity

Manifest Destiny advanced the belief that...

God was on the side of American expansion

Which statement BEST describes the the impact of the Freedmen's Bureau?

Unsuccessful in bringing about racial unity/understanding

The GI Bill and the Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act showed that the federal budget should

allocate funds for the care of veterans after service

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

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

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