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1
In which time period did the Progressive Era take place?
1800s-1830s
1930s-1950s
1840s-1870s
1890s-1920s
2
This photograph shows...
the conditions faced by workers in the south in the 1900s
the economic & social benefits of the industrial revolution
the common conditions faced by child laborers in the 1900s
the effects of the stock market crash in 1929
3
The Treaty of Paris 1783...
Granted the U.S. independence from England
Eventually became a major cause of the Mexican War
Ended French colonial holdings in North America
Ensured Loyalists would not be compensated for their land
4
The period during which Great Britain did not enforce laws in the American colonies...
Headright system
Prolonged isolation
Salutary Neglect
Virtual representation
5
In which time period did Reconstruction take place?
1880s-1890s
1860s-1870s
1890s-1900s
1850s-1860s
6
Which innovation had the
GREATEST
impact on westward migration immediately after the Civil War?
steam-powered boats
transcontinental railroad
telephone
electricity
7
Shipbuilding, fishing, and whaling industries would have been most common in...
South Carolina
New York
Georgia
Massachusetts
8
Which statement
BEST
describes the New Deal?
it singlehandedly brought the US out of the Great Depression
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
9
The Espionage Act (1917) and Sedition Act (1918) showed that Americans...
were fearful of the French presence in the country
were targeting minorities as scapegoats for causing the war
were fearful of Communist influences in the federal gov't
were fearful of possible German activity in the US
10
As part of the Great Migration, more African Americans sought better jobs by...
moving to the Northern and Northeastern US
moving to California
immigrating from Africa
transplanting their families from the South to the Sun Belt
11
Which area on the map was attacked by Japan in Dec. 1941?
3
1
2
4
12
This theory states that the gov't can stimulate the economy by helping businesses produce more.
Mercantilism
Supply-side economics
Marxism
Keynesian economics
13
In this 1916 cartoon , the sinking ship represents...
failure of the Central Powers in WWI
decreasing neutrality of the US in WWI
withdrawal of Russia from WWI
failure of the Allied Powers in WWI
14
What did the Missouri Comp., the Comp. of 1850, and Bleeding Kansas have in common?
Permanent solution to the conflict between the North & South
Helped Lincoln win the Election of 1860
All were vetoed by Abraham Lincoln
All dealt with the expansion of slavery into the west
15
Which statement
BEST
describes an effect of Salutary Neglect?
Colonists stopped sending raw materials to England
Colonial governors became more powerful than the assemblies
Parliament increased military supervision in the colonies
Colonies developed an aptitude for self-governing
16
Manifest Destiny advanced the belief that...
God was on the side of American expansion
new territory would lead to more slavery
the Democratic Part would elect the next President
slavery should be abolished in the US
17
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
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
18
Which of these caused the US to become involved in WWI?
threats to American security made by Germany
repeated violation of treaties by Japan
the German invasion of Poland
enemy bombing of American military bases
19
Why was it important to the Union that Sherman capture Atlanta during the March to the Sea?
It would convince England to stop supporting the Confederacy
It would allow them to control the Mississippi River
It would destroy rail and supply lines for the Confederacy
Robert E. Lee would be forced to surrender as a result
20
Which statement
BEST
expresses George Washington's opinion on political parties?
He thought they could create problems but were necessary
He thought they would lead to overthrow of the government
He thought they would create divisions and bitter arguments
He thought they would only work in a democracy
21
Cesar Chavez started a union for...
farmers
minorities
truck drivers
teachers
22
In which time period did the Civil Rights Movement take place?
1920s-1930s
1940s-1970s
1910s-1940s
1860s-1880s
23
What led to the economic differences of the mid-Atlantic, New England, and Southern colonies?
Differences in colonial governments
Level of education of citizens
Geographic conditions
Customs of immigrants
24
Eleanor Roosevelt revolutionized the position of ____________.
Supreme Court
First Lady
U.S. Ambassador
Chief Diplomat
25
What group of immigrants arrived in large numbers on the US west coast to work on the railroad?
Chinese
Japanese
Irish
Mexican
26
Which of these was
NOT
a factor that led to US entry into World War I?
unrestricted German submarine warfare
sinking of the Lusitania
Zimmerman Telegram
Collapse of the lend-lease system
27
Which statement about the Presidential Election of 2008 is correct?
it resulted in the election of the first black president
The winner did not receive a majority of the popular vote
it was the last time a Republican nominee won an election
First time a woman had been nominated for vice president
28
Richard Nixon's words here had the
GREATEST
effect on...
the political tactic of impounding federal funds
the policies of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
the establishment of the National Park System
the creation of the Department of the Interior
29
Which of the following was
NOT
a goal of the Constitution?
Give the states more power than the national government
Maintain peace within the country
Limit the power of the national government
Establish justice
30
Which of these contributed to the Crash of 1929 and the Great Depression?
the effects of World War II
foreign boycotts of US products
stock market speculation
success of the US farm economy
31
How did World War I impact women in the United States?
Women worked jobs that were previously held mostly by men
Women were prohibited from working as Red Cross volunteers
Women received equal pay for equal work
Women no longer held trad. jobs such as nursing or teaching.
32
In which time period was the Gilded Age?
1830s-1850s
1870s-1900
1920s
1920s-1940s
33
Anti-trust laws attempted to protect the public against the activities of big business by...
Maintaining competition
Encouraging government ownership of business
Establishing government regulation of wages and hours
Confining business activities to a single state
34
Which is an example of Manifest Destiny in action?
the Missouri Compromise
the Compromise of 1850
the annexation of Mexican territory
the Transatlantic Slave Trade
35
Which choice
BEST
describes the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?
It immediately freed the slaves throughout the country
Allowed slavery to remain in states where it already existed
President publicly endorsed ending slavery in the South
Former slaves were given the right to join the war
36
Mercantilism was the principle that...
Colonies exist to benefit the mother country
England could tax without consent to regulate trade
Colonists were forced to pay taxes to fund their protection
Colonies would lose their rights and local governments
37
Which choice
BEST
explains how the French & Indian War was a cause of the American Revolution?
Indians believed the colonists would return their lands
British needed a French/Indian ally. to get Spain's support
The British defeated France in NA, Asia, and at sea
British debt due to the war meant new taxes for the colonies
38
In 1860, the southern states in red would have been
LEAST
likely to...
push for the expansion of slavery into the West
support the notion of popular sovereignty
vote for Abraham Lincoln in the 1860 election
use forced labor in its agricultural production
39
President Harry Truman justified using atomic bombs on Japan in 1945 on the grounds that the...
Axis powers deserved total destruction
early ending of the war would save many lives
American public demanded that the bombs be used
world was ready for a demonstration of nuclear power
40
Based on this statement, Mr. Beveridge would be
MOST
likely to advocate which policy?
diplomacy
pacifism
imperialism
emancipation
41
During World War I, many American women helped gain support for the suffrage movement by...
working in wartime industries
lobbying for child-care facilities
joining the military service
protesting against the war
42
Which was
NOT
an outcome of the War of 1812?
Federalist party ended due to lack of British support
US became economically stronger b/c Britain paid reparations
U.S. ushered in a period of patriotism and nationalism
Native Americans faced more persecution due to no protection
43
In the U.S. Constitution, there is a basic concept of...
Gender equality
Equality under the law
Economic parity
Equality of condition
44
Whose Presidency was most concerned with fulfilling Manifest Destiny?
Andrew Johnson
Abraham Lincoln
John Adams
James K. Polk
45
The First Great Awakening led to all of the following
EXCEPT
...
renewed persecution of witches
growth of institutions of higher learning
flourishing of the missionary spirit
separatism and secession from established churches
46
The issues behind the Compromise of 1850 included all of the following
EXCEPT
...
the ruling in the Dred Scott case
territorial disputes involving Texas
enforcing of the Fugitive Slave Act
the policy regarding slavery in the territories
47
Which tactic was
MOST
effectively used by labor unions in the late 1800s-early 1900s?
Political activism
Boycott of products
Strikes
Collective bargaining
48
Ida Tarbell is known as being a muckraking journalist for exposing abuses in the _____ industry
automobile
oil
steel
meatpacking
49
Which
BEST
describes the result of the Dred Scott decision?
A slave was not a citizen but rather property of the owner
A slave was only a citizen after he/she purchased freedom
A slave who lived on free soil at any time was free
A slave had the right to sue for freedom in a fed'l court
50
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
51
In which time period did the Indian Removal Act take place?
1870s
1790s
1830s
1860s
52
In an attempt to ease the Great Depression, FDR increased the size of the government by...
cutting gov't agencies and reducing federal spending
creating the Reconstruction Finance Corporation
overriding Congress and suspending income taxes
creating many new agencies and implementing new legislation
53
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
high demand for agricultural products
a reliance on industrial machinery
54
Which
BEST
describes Congressional Reconstruction?
Punish those southerners responsible for causing the war
Rebuild the country quickly without ill feelings
Rebuild southern states quickly to help control the economy
Fix the damage to the White House caused by the Civil War
55
In which time period was the Jazz Age?
1920s
1930s
1940s
1910s
56
What did the Social Security Act do?
was intended to put more democratic judges on the Supreme Ct
created a new way to pass amendments in Congress
offered payments to those who were retired or unemployed
made all employers allow unions in their workplaces
57
What U.S. government entity is responsible for overseeing environmental regulations?
Environmental Protection Agency
Supreme Court
National Park Service
Environmental Impact Statement
58
This photo depicts women learning welding in the 1940s. It shows that women...
had achieved educational equality
were treated a second class citizens in America
were not allowed in academic institutions
were needed for the war effort in WWII
59
How did television help the Civil Rights Movement?
It brought entertainment to those being punished
Gave African Americans performance opportunities
People across the country could see violence and protests
Distracted those who were part of the movement
60
The "Middle Passage" referred to...
the best route over the Rocky Mountains to get to California
the creation of the Panama Canal in Central America
Lewis and Clark's expedition into the Louisiana Territory
the transportation of slaves from Africa to the New World
61
What women's group boycotted British goods, made homemade cloth, and substituted tea and sugar?
National Organization of Women
Daughters of Liberty
Women of the Revolution
Molly Pitchers
62
In 1965, Cesar Chavez organized ____ to get better working conditions for farm workers.
a march across California
a picket line at Sacramento Agricultural Processing plant
a sit down strike in the fields of California farms
a nationwide boycott of grapes and lettuce
63
The United States' acquisition of the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii are all examples of
progressivism
populism
isolation
imperialism
64
The GI Bill and the Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act showed that the federal budget should
limit the amount of money spent on most social services
allocate funds for the care of veterans after service
establish = educational funding for veterans and civilians
provide healthcare services to veterans
65
Using the excerpt, the book
Silent Spring
lead to...
a ban of the production of CFC's (Chlorofluorocarbons).
the establishment of conservation movement.
the creation of wastewater treatment centers.
a ban of the use of DDT's (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
66
What factor(s) in the South led to the Great Migration?
total freedom and civil rights protection
Civil Rights Movement in the South forced them to move North
availability of jobs and economic opportunity
the Harlem Renaissance led to more entertainment jobs
67
All of the following would be an effect of social media on politics
EXCEPT
...
faster communication between politicians and constituents
voting can now take place online
allows for quick survey of public opinion
easy access to campaign information
68
Which order contradicts FDR's statement about "race, creed, color, or national origin"?
Ex. Order 9066 which moved Japanese Ams to internment camps
Ex. Order 8802 which stopped all immigration
Ex. Order 9981, which stopped discrimination in the military
Ex. Order 9139 which created the Manpower Commission
69
Which of the following developments led to the other three?
creation of labor unions
growth of industrialization
formation of trusts and monopolies
Expansion of the middle class
70
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
Encouraged people to travel to rural areas of the country
Allowed for easier transportation of the military & supplies
Caused people to move further out from their jobs
71
What was Ronald Reagan's economic plan, in regards to taxes and military spending?
Cut military spending to provide tax breaks for middle class
Balance the budget by decreasing taxes and military spending
Increase taxes to increase military spending during Cold War
Supply-side econ. to decr. taxes and incr. military spending
72
During WWII, Japanese-Americans were interred because...
Their businesses were not productive
They were not useful for fighting in the battles
They were a threat to American military strategy
Fear of spying for the Japanese government
73
Jimmy Carter's guiding principle in foreign policy decisions were based on...
human rights
detente
brinkmanship
free enterprise
74
Which choice is the
BEST
explanation of the effects of
Plessy v. Ferguson
?
The Freedmen's Bureau was created to assist former slaves
The 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments were ratified
Segregated facilities could exist in states that wanted them
African Americans were paid equally to whites
75
Law passed by Congress preventing the formation of monopolies
Sherman Anti-Trust Act
Pendleton Act
Homestead Act
Executive Order 9066
76
One reason the Constitution was adopted over the Articles of Confederation (AoC) was....
Shay's Rebellion revealed the weaknesses of the Articles
the Articles gave too much power to the national gov't
Small states were underrepresented under the Articles
the states could not trade among themselves under the AOC
77
Which of the following
BEST
describes the Battle of Berlin?
Japanese attack in Hawaii
Allied assault of German-occupied France
Soviet attack on the Germans later leading to Nazi surrender
Truman authorized atomic bombs to be dropped on the city
78
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
79
The Espionage Act (1917) and Sedition Act (1918) were
both
...
unsuccessful attempts to stop criticism against the war
declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court
significant limitations of freedom of speech and press
vetoed by President Theodore Roosevelt
80
Which is an example of the concept of Manifest Destiny in action?
annexation of he Mexican territory
the Compromise of 1850
the TransAtlantic slave trade
the Missouri Compromise
81
Which of the following was
NOT
a difficulty faced by American troops in WWII?
Outdated equipment
Supply shortages
Lack of troops
Fuel shortages
82
Establishment of anti-trust laws and the Fed'l Trade Commission reflected the US's desire to...
stimulate the growth of modern transportation
help big business to become more efficient
eliminate unfair practices in business
encourage increased production of goods
83
As a result of the Treaty of Paris, 1783, control of Florida was given to...
the U.S.
Great Britain
Spain
France
84
The most significant result of the Marshall Plan was that it...
helped to restore the economy of western Europe
increased US control over Latin American economies
ended the expansion of Soviet influence in Europe
Discouraged the creation of the European Common Market
85
Most of the people in the internment camps in the United States during World War II were...
African-Americans.
Italian-Americans.
German-Americans.
Japanese-Americans.
86
This act was signed into law by Obama to fight the effects of the "Great Recession"...
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Medicare Modernization Act of 2003
Job Creation Act of 2010
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010
87
The First Great Awakening unified people religiously by...
reminded people they would be punished for not following God
forcing them to convert to Christianity
emphasizing a personal connection with God & accepting Jesus
offering freedom to slaves who converted to Christianity
88
The Committees of Correspondence were important leading up to the Revolution because they...
Provide a record of the Continental Congress negotiations
Kept Parliament informed about the colonists' plans
Attempted to maintain close cooperation among colonies
Show that the Federalists were already very powerful
89
Which of the following would have been an impact of the Second Great Awakening?
People looked to Christian ideals to fix social problems
Gov't officials outlined separation of church and state
Women gained the right to vote
Catholic Church weakened as Protestantism grew
90
The most important result of the Spanish-American War was that it...
spread democracy in Latin America
guaranteed the independence of Mexico from Spanish control
secured a safe source of raw materials for US industry
set up a colonial empire for the US
91
Which event had the most immediate impact on Native Americans in the Great Plains?
the success of the abolition movement
invention of the sod house
the hunting of buffalo by US citizens
the use of windmills for irrigation
92
The
MAIN
purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau was to...
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
help former slaves adjust to their newfound freedom
93
A major criticism of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal programs was that they...
ignored the plight of homeowners with mortgages
provided too much protection to big business
made people dependent on the federal government
reduced the power of the federal government
94
Those who supported the adoption of the Constitution were called...
abolitionists
federalists
democrats
republicans
95
Which war is most closely associated with the emergence of the United States as a world power?
Spanish-American War
Civil War
Mexican War
War of 1812
96
Which statement
BEST
describes the the impact of the Freedmen's Bureau?
Nor successful in helping trade between the North and South
It failed to attract former slaves to northern states
Failed because it didn't offer edu. opportunities to slaves
Unsuccessful in bringing about racial unity/understanding
97
According to the "trickle-down" policy of Reagan, what is the benefit of reduced taxation?
rising prices in a market
rising government regulation
increased supply of goods
increased unemployment
98
Which US history era is described here: Lost Generation, art deco, Jazz Age, Harlem Renaissance
1920s
1940s
1890s
1930s
99
Which of the following was
NOT
a reaction to the Iran Hostage Crisis?
The US and Europe joined in a trade embargo against Iran
The US declared war against Iran
A helicopter rescue was attempted, but failed
Carter froze Iranian financial assets in the US
100
Which
BEST
describes Presidential Reconstruction?
Rebuild the southern states quickly to help control the econ
Punish southerners responsible for causing the war
Fix the damage to the White House caused by the Civil War
Rebuild the country quickly and without ill feelings
