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VUS SOL 2008 Standards Spring 2014 Released Test Item Set
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1
This photograph demonstrates conditions exposed by a --
factory owner
union representative
suffragist
muckraker
2
After the start of World War II, the Lend-Lease Act allowed the United States to --
reinstate the military draft
assist the Allied powers
acquire new weapons
occupy Axis territory
3
Which president made this announcement?
Ronald Reagan
William Clinton
Gerald Ford
James Carter, Jr.
4
This wreckage is from a large-scale invasion to --
liberate Europe
seek the support of Russia
free Germany
Force the surrender of Japan
5
The principles of the Declaration of Independence led to increased social participation by--
promoting civil rights
promoting a strong government
creating the two-party system
supporting low taxes
6
One push factor for many United States immigrants is that their native country has a --
lack of family connections
quality education system
lack of employment opportunities
diverse religious history
7
This headline affected the United States by eventually leading to --
entry into World War I
neutrality during the 1930s
construction of the Panama Canal
Involvement in the Spanish American War
8
The Soviet Union built the Berlin Wall in 1961 in order to --
fortify the government headquarters building in Berlin
prevent escape of Eastern Europeans to the West
reroute automobile traffic around downtown Berlin
prevent transfer of money from Western Europe to the East
9
John Marshall was instrumental in strengthening the --
Federal Reserve
Electoral College
Supreme Court
State Department
10
During the American Revolution, this cartoon by Benjamin Franklin attempted to --
convince colonists to maintain state sovereignty
persuade colonists to support the Loyalists
encourage colonists to resolve their differences
recruit colonists for the Royal Navy
11
The founders of Rhode Island had different views from the Massachusetts Puritans on --
religious tolerance
provate property
enslaved workers
indentured servants
12
Before the Civil War, slavery was prohibited in certain areas by the --
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Monroe Doctrine
Missouri Compromise
Dred Scott decision
13
During the 19th century, Chinese immigrants played a major role in the --
establishment of the abolition movement
developmant of the public school system
formation of the Tammany Society
building of the Transcontinental Railroad
14
This emblem symbolizes the struggles of women to --
join the military
earn respect as mothers
gain rights as workers
earn the right to vote
15
American Indian populations were most impacted by the introduction of European --
culture
religion
diseases
weapons
16
See question below...
feel employees should have advanced scientific knowledge
require workers to be able to operate heavy machinery
expect their employees to have computer skills
believe workers must be loyal to their company
17
During World War II, these measures serve to --
protect personal savings
establish international relief funds
rebuild a war- damaged economy
maintain supplies for the war effort
18
How has the Internet affected the lives of rural Americans?
By attracting more medical professionals to rural areas
By providing better access to information
By lowering the cost of housing
By creating more blue-collar jobs in rural areas
19
These powers are a result of --
Suggested amendments to the Articles of Confederation
an idea taken from the Articles of Confederation
a system of constitutional checks and balances
foreign influences on the colonies and territories
20
Which factor was significant to the cavaliers in the early colonization of eastern Virginia?
Free land
Debt forgiveness
Religious tolerance
Political freedom
21
Which speech is associated with the Civil Rights Movement?
"A Day in Infamy"
"Berlin Wall"
"I Have a Dream"
"Great Society"
22
Which early United States political party believed in these positions?
Democratic-Republicans
Federalists
Whighs
Know-Nothings
23
The Battle of Stalingrad was significant because Germany was --
denied access to valuable oil resources
forced to surrender its western armies
cut of from Italian reinforcements
invaded by Allied troops
24
John Locke's political theory was based on the idea that individuals --
need spiritual salvation
obey their king
possess natural rights
free their slaves
25
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The stock market recovered
Interest rates decreased
Protective tariffs were repealed
The money supply contracted
26
This description concerns the --
immigration of workers to build theTranscontinental Railroad
transportation of cattle to markets in the midwest
movement of cattle to feed the troops during the Civil War
relocation of settlers to new territory in the Midwest
27
The assassination of President Lincoln belongs in which section of this timeline?
1
3
4
2
28
Which Constitutional amendment was directly influenced by the VA Statute for Religious Freedom?
2nd
1st
3rd
4th
29
One major element of George Washington's military strategy during the American Revolution was-
Avoiding naval battles
Avoiding night attacks
Avoiding important cities
Avoiding direct confronations
30
President Lincoln was speaking to --
Sojourner Truth
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Harriet Tumban
Harriet Beecher Stowe
31
What country on this map did Ronald Reagan describe as an "evil empire"?
1
4
2
3
32
One of the fundamental beliefs of Jacksonian Democracy was that --
federal jobs should go to qualified individuals
political parties should have popular leaders
ordinary citizens should participate in politics
religious leaders should hold elected offices
33
Which leader is described in this diagram?
Abraham Lincoln
Robert E. Lee
Ulysses S. Grant
Jefferson Davis
34
Which type of music was popularized by radio in the 1920s?
Folk
Reggae
Bluegrass
Jazz
35
Which regions are the source of most recent immigration to the United States?
Western Europe and Africa
Asia and Latin America
Asia and Southern Europe
Latin America and Africa
36
What role did this person play in the nation's history?
General in the Mexican-American War
Justice on the Supreme Court
Leader in the Texas Revolution
President of the Confederate States of America
37
Which aspect of American life was most challenged by the passage of the 19th Amendment?
economic policy
organized religion
opposition to segregation
role of women
38
Which phrase best completes this diagram?
Demand for goods decreased
Overspeculation of investments
Foreign tariffs increased
Failure of banks
39
Thomas Paine's publication of
Common Sense
influenced many American colonists to support the --
idea of separation from England
concept of capitalist economies
purchase of territory from France
formation of loyalist groups
40
Which leader believed African Americans could earn equality by learning vocational skills?
Oliver Hill
Booker T. Washington
Martin Luther King, Jr.
W.E.B. DuBois
41
This excerpt describes the purpose of --
Patriot Act
Interstate Commerce Comission
United Nations Participation Act
Strategic Defense Initiative
42
Which president signed the 1965 legislation that made these changes possible?
Harry S. Truman
Richard M. Nixon
Lyndon B. Johnson
Dwight D. Eisenhower
43
The collapse of communism in the late 1980s led to the reunification of --
Germany
Yugoslavia
Vietnam
Korea
44
The Battle of Fort Sumter was a significant event in Civil War history because it was the first
military confrontation of the Civil War
conflict that included African-American soldiers
Confederate defeat during the Civil War
time British soldiers fought alongside Union soldiers
45
Which factor best completes this diagram?
Resource rationing
Labor shortages
Mass migration
High birthrates
46
A person making such a statement would most likely favor the --
Declaration of Independence
Constitution of the United States
Treaty of Paris
Articles of Confederation
47
Which conflict best represents and application of the containment policy?
World War I
World War II
Vietnam War
Spanish American War
48
Which leaders opposed the ratification of the Constitution of 1787?
2 and 4
1 and 3
3 and 4
1 and 2
49
Which action kept the United States from joining the League of Nations?
Veto by the President
Massive public protests
Opposition in the Senate
Revision of treaties
50
The Open Door Policy was important to United States Merchants because its goal was to --
ensure freedom of trade with China
limit commercial activity in Europe
grant exclusive trading rights with Hawaii
control the economy of Latin America