Which of the following most contributed to the natural disaster in New Orleans (2005)?

the levee system was unable to hold back floodwater

The confrontation of the Little Rock Nine was centered around which issue?

resistance by state governments to the Brown v. Board ruling

During the 1920's, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were identified with-

conflict between modernism and traditionalism

Why did US Senators oppose League of Nations?

it would drag the US into European conflicts

What is one reason for the increase in U.S. Navy spending from 1893-1909?

overseas expansion associated with the Spanish-American War

How did President Carter attempt to end hostilities between Arab and Israeli forces?

negotiated a peace treaty known as the Camp David Accords

What was the purpose behind the "Palmer Raids" conducted by Attorney General Palmer in 1920?

to halt the spread of communist ideas by radicals

One intended consequence of the Treaty of Versailles was to--

weaken the power of Germany in the international community

The Kent State University shooting resulted in...?

increased support for the antiwar movement

The primary purpose of the Dawes Act was to...?

promote cultural assimilation of Native Americans

Which of the following best characterizes the Gilded Age?

Industrialism, corruption, material gain and political power

Why did the U.S. seize Pacific Islands during WW2?

to establish military bases for use in further attacks

Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points speech supported Poland by calling for its--

establishment as an independent nation

What is the main function of the FDIC?

protecting personal savings in the event of a bank failure

Why did Warren G. Harding's "Return to Normalcy" appeal to many voters in the 1920 election?

the public wanted to concentrate on domestic economic issues

During the Korean War, what helped the southern part of the peninsula from falling to communism

the involvement of UN forces under the command the U.S.

Which groups were most influential in passing the Pure Food and Drug Act?

muckrakers and women's organizations

How did the application of electricity in the early 1900s affect the development of the economy

manufacturing processes became more efficient

Which of the following occurred as a result of the first Earth Day (1970)?

the EPA was created to oversee environmental issues

What is one major reason various industries have adopted the use of automobile assembly?

To increase employee work hours

Which of the following was a major contribution of the Harlem Renaissance to the US culture?

established jazz as a prominent musical form

Which government action was created to uphold African Americans 15th amendment rights?

the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965

What is the main purpose of educational training for veterans?

to assist soldiers when they return to civilian life

Which was a successful example of Americanization?

Children of New Immigrants learned English in public schools

Which of the following is most characteristic of the Cold War?

the growth of nuclear arsenals in the U.S. and USSR

What is one way that a U.S. citizen can exercise their right to participate in government?

voting for city council members

Which action prompted the U.S. to officially enter WW2?

the Japanese bombing of a U.S. military base

How did Steve Jobs influence business in the 21st century?

by developing new electronic devices

The commitment of the U.S. to reduce greenhouse gases demonstrates an effort to do what?

enforce stricter regulations on toxic emissions

How did the expansion of railroad transportation most benefit farmers in the United States?

providing farmers with affordable access to distant markets

The US Army distributed posters like this one with the goal to encourage

young men to voluntarily enlist

Which of these is true about Sandra Day O'Connor?

first woman named to the U.S. Supreme Court

What was the point of the Marshall Plan?

to provide financial assistance to war-torn W. Europe

How did the Social Security Act affect the role of the federal government?

creating a government administered benefits program

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was primarily a response to-

competition for jobs on the West Coast

The 1924 Teapot Dome oil scandal led to--

public disappointment over government corruption

How did the Reagan administration support Contra rebels in Nicaragua?

by secretly selling weapons to Iran in order to raise funds

Between the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution and the Tet Offensive, what happened in the Vietnam War?

the U.S. government deployed more troops to Vietnam

The 26th amendment supports the idea that if people are old enough to vote--

they are old enough to be drafted in to the military

The primary reason given to justify involvement in Vietnam was that it would

keep Communism from spreading throughout the region

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1
Which of the following most contributed to the natural disaster in New Orleans (2005)?
the levee system was unable to hold back floodwater
an outbreak of tornadoes felled numerous trees
the Mississippi River was diverted
the National Weather service didn't warn people in time
2
The confrontation of the Little Rock Nine was centered around which issue?
resistance by state governments to the Brown v. Board ruling
disagreement over the use of taxes to fund public education
the refusal of federal courts to hear civil right cases
the denial of 1st and 5th amendments by southern states
3
Which constitutional issue was debated after the release of the Pentagon Papers?
the right to a peaceful assembly
freedom of religion
right to a trial by jury
freedom of the press
4
The 16th amendment is about
prohibition
income tax
direct election of senators
women's right
5
During the 1920's, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were identified with-
conflict between modernism and traditionalism
decline of public support for Progressive reforms
development of new forms of popular entertainment
increased the use of credit by US consumers
6
The growth of the U.S. cattle industry led to the development of which major industry?
garment
meat-packing
automobile
housing
7
Why did US Senators oppose League of Nations?
it would interfere with free-trade agreements
it would lead to international instability
it would drag the US into European conflicts
America did join the League of Nations
8
The Sherman Anti-trust Act was meant to break up monopolies but at 1st the govt. used it to--
combat the rise of unions
stop the spread of H.I.V.
increase security screening at airports
wallpaper the White House
9
What is one reason for the increase in U.S. Navy spending from 1893-1909?
a crackdown on anarchism after McKinley's assassination
an increase in circulating currency
new immigrant screening procedures at Ellis Island
overseas expansion associated with the Spanish-American War
10
How did President Carter attempt to end hostilities between Arab and Israeli forces?
ordered a boycott of the Olympics in Moscow
negotiated a peace treaty known as the Camp David Accords
deployed US troops to defeat Palestinian forces
severed diplomatic ties with Syria
11
What was the main reason for long lines of cars at gas stations in the 1970s?
an oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico
an embargo imposed by OPEC
the construction of the trans-Alaska pipeline
the dissolution of the Standard Oil Company
12
What was the purpose behind the "Palmer Raids" conducted by Attorney General Palmer in 1920?
to halt the spread of communist ideas by radicals
to suppress the teaching of evolution in colleges
to block civil rights advocates from staging public protests
to prevent workers from joining labor organizations
13
One intended consequence of the Treaty of Versailles was to--
grant independence to all German colonies
weaken the power of Germany in the international community
create a democratic government in Germany
divide Germany in to smaller states to be governed by Allies
14
The Kent State University shooting resulted in...?
an end to federal investigation of student organizations
the reinstatement of the draft
increased support for the antiwar movement
decreased federal funding of student loans
15
The primary purpose of the Dawes Act was to...?
end warfare between American Indians and U.S. military
turn Indian reservations in to corporate farmland
promote American Indian investment in private industry
promote cultural assimilation of Native Americans
16
Which of the following best characterizes the Gilded Age?
Industrialism, corruption, material gain and political power
immigration to the Deep South
small farms became large agricultural corporations
the discovery of goldfields in the West
17
Why did the U.S. oppose the terms of the Geneva Conference, which would have unified Vietnam?
peaceful coexistence
constructive engagement
containment
deterrence
18
Why did the U.S. seize Pacific Islands during WW2?
to establish military bases for use in further attacks
to protect shipping routes for neutral countries
to gain access to vital natural resources
to fulfill commitments to military alliances
19
During the late 19th Century, many Irish immigrants were discriminated against for being
Roman Catholics
conscientious objectors
loyal to the United Kingdom
opposed to machine politics
20
Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points speech supported Poland by calling for its--
inclusion in one of the larger empires
establishment as an independent nation
annexation by Great Britain
establishment as a Soviet satellite nation
21
What is the main function of the FDIC?
guaranteeing job security for bank employees
assisting banks in recovering unpaid loans
providing monetary aid to struggling banks
protecting personal savings in the event of a bank failure
22
Why did Warren G. Harding's "Return to Normalcy" appeal to many voters in the 1920 election?
there was a significant shortage of military supplies
there was a decrease in the demand for consumer goods
the public wanted to concentrate on domestic economic issues
the public wanted to help rebuild war-torn countries
23
During the Korean War, what helped the southern part of the peninsula from falling to communism
the threat of a Soviet naval blockade
use of atomic weapons on northern cities
the assistance of the Chinese military
the involvement of UN forces under the command the U.S.
24
Which groups were most influential in passing the Pure Food and Drug Act?
Southern farmers and clergy members
factory owners and bankers
college students and immigrants
muckrakers and women's organizations
25
How did the application of electricity in the early 1900s affect the development of the economy
long-distance travel became more expensive
household appliances became more costly
college education became more accessible
manufacturing processes became more efficient
26
Which of the following occurred as a result of the first Earth Day (1970)?
the CDC tried to eliminate waste treatment plants
the president ordered the Public Health Service to fix stuff
the EPA was created to oversee environmental issues
the auto industry began researching alternative energy uses
27
What is one major reason various industries have adopted the use of automobile assembly?
To increase employee work hours
To decrease safety requirements
To increase manufacturing productivity
To increase monetary investment
28
Which of these is a technological advancement from WW2?
sonar
cipher machines
jet engines
radar
29
Which of the following was a major contribution of the Harlem Renaissance to the US culture?
brought the most significant beat poets together
focused attention on the antiwar literary genre
increased popularity of vaudeville stage performers
established jazz as a prominent musical form
30
Which government action was created to uphold African Americans 15th amendment rights?
the Supreme Court decision in Sweatt v. Painter
the executive order to desegregate the U.S. Army
the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
the Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson
31
What is the main purpose of educational training for veterans?
to assist soldiers when they return to civilian life
to ensure proper schooling for army officers
to encourage recruits to view the military as a career
to provide incentives to enlist in the military
32
Which was a successful example of Americanization?
The Dawes Act led Native Americans to sell their lands
Congress prohibited the immigration of Chinese workers
The Homestead Act made federal land available to settlers
Children of New Immigrants learned English in public schools
33
Which of the following is most characteristic of the Cold War?
rapid industrialization of many Southeast Asian countries
expansion of natural borders by imperialistic Europe
isolationist foreign policies in Great Britain and China
the growth of nuclear arsenals in the U.S. and USSR
34
What is one way that a U.S. citizen can exercise their right to participate in government?
voting for city council members
choosing a place to live
organizing a blood drive
obtaining a driver's license
35
Which action prompted the U.S. to officially enter WW2?
Japanese military actions in Indochina
German submarines attacking U.S. merchant ships
the Japanese bombing of a U.S. military base
German use of blitzkrieg tactics in Europe
36
How did Steve Jobs influence business in the 21st century?
by improving methods for offshore drilling
by opening stores that sell consumer goods at discounts
by developing new electronic devices
by designing automobiles that save on gasoline
37
The commitment of the U.S. to reduce greenhouse gases demonstrates an effort to do what?
enforce stricter regulations on toxic emissions
refuse to support democratic reforms
adopt protective tarrifs
reject economic hardships
38
How did the expansion of railroad transportation most benefit farmers in the United States?
providing farmers with affordable access to distant markets
encouraging farmers to form the first agricultural co-ops
by raising the consumer price of agricultural products
by increasing the variety of locally grown crops
39
The US Army distributed posters like this one with the goal to encourage
the creation of a selective service
the sale of war bonds
young men to return to school
young men to voluntarily enlist
40
Which of these is true about Sandra Day O'Connor?
first woman nominated as a candidate for vice president
first female elected to serve as governor of a state
first woman named to the U.S. Supreme Court
first female member of the U.S. Senate
41
What was the point of the Marshall Plan?
to authorize military strike against Western Europe
to provide financial assistance to war-torn W. Europe
to require reparations be paid to W. European countries
to appropriate funds for nuclear facilities in W. Europe
42
Which theme formed the basis of the Chicano Mural Movement?
environmental preservation
education
cultural pride
assimilation
43
How did the Social Security Act affect the role of the federal government?
creating a government administered benefits program
implementing new regulations on interstate travel
authorizing the government to impose a flat tax
establishing an agency to monitor immigration
44
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was primarily a response to-
competition for jobs on the West Coast
increased US presence in China
rapid population growth in the Northeast
China's actions during the Boxer Rebellion
45
The 1924 Teapot Dome oil scandal led to--
frustration with government neglect of the working class
anger over excessive partisan politics
dissatisfaction with lack of economic development
public disappointment over government corruption
46
Which word best explains the changes shown in these photographs?
nullification
assimilation
immigration
nativism
47
How did the Reagan administration support Contra rebels in Nicaragua?
by collecting tariffs on oil imports from Saudi Arabia
by secretly selling weapons to Iran in order to raise funds
by implementing a sin tax on luxury items
by confiscating funds seized in drug raids
48
Between the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution and the Tet Offensive, what happened in the Vietnam War?
the U.S. government deployed more troops to Vietnam
peace talks between N. and S. Vietnam began in Paris
South Vietnam surrendered to North Vietnam
all U.S. citizens were evacuated from Vietnam
49
The 26th amendment supports the idea that if people are old enough to vote--
they are old enough to be drafted in to the military
they are old enough to drive
they are old enough to pay federal income taxes
they are old enough to serve on a jury
50
Which civil rights leader is credited with founding the NAACP?
W.E.B. DuBois
Malcom X
Martin Luther King Jr.
Booker T Washington
51
The primary reason given to justify involvement in Vietnam was that it would
fulfill prior UN obligations
keep Communism from spreading throughout the region
promote reconstruction after WWIIThis is a wrong answer
maintain the policy of detente
52
Alfred Thayer Mahan influenced U.S. efforts to become a world power primarily by?
emphasizing the need for protectionist tariffs
demonstrating the political risks of foreign trade
advocating overseas expansion
arguing against forming overseas alliances
53
Who was Ida Tarbell?
a philosophical 3rd grade teacher
a white house aid who helped plan the Camp David Accords
a muckraker who exposed the Standard Oil Company
a WW2 nurse who had an affair with a Soviet soldier
54
Spanish American War marked a turning point in American foreign policy because the US
emerged as a new world power
pledged neutrality in future European conflicts
refused to become a colonial power
developed a plan for peaceful coexistence
55
Which of the following was the primary issue faced during the Great Depression?
consumer markets were saturated with foreign imports
consumer price index skyrocketed
unemployment rates reached record high
banks faced an oversupply of currency
56
What was the U.S. govt.'s initial response to 9/11?
to reopen military bases in Europe that had been closed
to form a coalition to eliminate bases in Pakistan
to begin military operations in Afghanistan
to impose economic sanctions on Libya for terrorist activity
57
Which of these most contributed to the economic instability of the U.S. in 1929?
overspeculation in the stock market
elimination of import tariffs
implementation of a personal income tax
new regulations on banking
58
What is the primary aim of the USA PATRIOT ACT of 2001?
to limit foreign investments in the U.S.
to prevent acts of terrorism against the U.S.
to promote growth of locally owned small businesses
to increase funding for military contracts
59
Why did Andrew Carnegie fund libraries? ("Gospel of Wealth")
He believed there is friction between employees and employer
Society paid too much for comfort and luxuries
To set an example of modest living and not extravagance
To provide "ladders of success" for the aspiring to rise
60
This cartoon depicts President Woodrow Wilson calling on Congress to
issue a declaration of war against Germany
ratify the Treaty of Versailles
enact trade sanctions against Germany
authorize the use of funds to support Communist
61
A stronger revision of the Sherman Anti-trust Act was known as the--
Coalition Against Child Labor
Claymore Anti-trust Act
Taco Gordita
Clayton Anti-trust Act
62
What is the purpose of Great Society program known as H.U.D.?
to provide health insurance for senior citizens
to create an urban renewal movement
to ensure the availability of affordable housing
to increase federal funds for public universities
63
As part of Nixon administration's policy of Vietnamization, the US military
trained South Vietnamese forces to take over combat
imposed martial law in North Vietnam
installed a puppet government in South Vietnam
shared military technology with North Vietnam
64
How did the initiative, referendum, and recall change the U.S. political system?
By increasing the influence of the media on elections
By making the president more responsive in Congress
By increasing citizen participation in government
By giving parties more control over the electoral process
65
During WW1, tanks were used on western front primarily to--
launch long-range rockets at enemy aircraft
lead infantry across no-mans land and in to enemy territory
destroy railroads and bridges used by enemy troops
release chemical weapons in advance attacks on the enemy

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