Which events best support the image of the 1920’s as a decade of nativist sentiment?

passage of the National Origins Act and the rise of the KKK.

One way that the Red Scare of the 1920s and McCarthyism of the 1950s were similar is that both

violated the rights of those suspected of unamerican acts.

After WWI, which factor was the major cause of the migration of African Americans to the North?

increased job opportunities in Northern cities

The main intent of the literacy test was to

prevent African Americans from exercising a basic right

In the US, the Red Scare of 1919 and the McCarthy Era of the early 1950’s were periods of

persecution of people with anti-American political views

Lunch counter sit-ins and the actions of freedom riders are examples of

nonviolent attempts to oppose segregation

Following the Civil War, many Southern states enacted Black Codes to

restrict the rights of formerly enslaved persons

Which source of information about a candidate for the school board would likely be biased?

A letter to the editor from a supporter of the candidate.

In the next 30 years, what will be the most likely impact of the baby boom that followed WWII?

Social Security will have to provide for more retirees.

Which pair of events illustrates an accurate cause-and-effect relationship?

Red Scare ---> demand for limits on immigration

The Scopes Trial, Ignoring Prohibition, and women's roles in the workplace were examples of...

conflict between traditional and modern values

Which combination of factors contributed most to the start of the Great Depression?

overproduction and the excessive use of credit

The goal of current Federal Government policies toward Native Americans is to

give Native Americans more control over their own affairs

The Civil Rights Act, Fair Housing Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act were efforts to

end discrimination against various groups

What was one similarity between the Red Scare following WWI and the Cold War following WWII?

Fear of communism led to the suppression of civil liberties

What major effect did the transistor have on technology?

It reduced the size of electronic appliances.

A major goal of the immigration acts of the 1920s was to

limit immigration from southern and eastern Europe

President Harry Truman supported a containment policy after World War II in an attempt to

reduce the influence of the Soviet Union in Europe.

Much of the economic growth of the 1920s was based on

the production of new consumer goods

One similarity between the actions of Samuel Gompers and Cesar Chavez is that both leaders

organized workers to strive for better conditions

Which economic trend of the 1920s helped cause the Great Depression?

widening income gap between the rich and the poor

Henry Ford produced a more affordable car primarily because his company

developed a less expensive method of production

After World War II, the Marshall Plan was proposed as a way to

help European nations recover economically

When considering the reliability of a report, what should be carefully considered?

the accurate use of facts in the report

The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s can best be described as

a period of great achievement by African- American artists

The economic boom of the 1920s was primarily caused by the

development of new consumer goods industries

Poll taxes and grandfather clauses were devices used to

deny African Americans the right to vote

Which factors were the major causes of the Red Scare and the Palmer Raids, which followed WWI?

the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia and strikes in the US

Which information on the writing of the Constitution is considered a primary source?

notes from the Constitutional Convention taken by J. Madison

Which action designed to oppose a political policy is closest to the approach used by MLK Jr.?

accepting a jail term rather than registering for the draft

Which advance was responsible for the growth of suburbs in the US in the mid-20th century?

widespread availability of automobiles

What was one perspective of African-Americans that was reflected in the founding of the NAACP?

the desire to bring about equality for African-Americans

In the South, the passage of Jim Crow laws in the 1870s and 1880s led directly to the

segregation of public facilities

A governmental action that was consistent with the Cold War mentality was the

establishment of loyalty reviews of government employees

Shortly after World War II, the cold war developed mainly as a result of the

competition between the superpowers to explore outer space

“The Treaty of Versailles is founded on a monstrous lie.” - Adolph Hitler

Hitler used resentment toward the Treaty to gain power.

Voters receive letters describing each candidate’s position on an issue. Credible sources...

identify the writer so that qualifications may be evaluated

The immediate impact of the 1957 launch of Sputnik I was that it

the space race became a form of Cold War competition

Cesar Chavez created the United Farm Workers Organization Committee in 1966 primarily to

improve working conditions for migrant laborers

Which pair of circumstances represents an accurate cause-and-effect relationship?

more jobs in factories ---> migration of African Americans

Langston Hughes states that he has “Gone” because

racial discrimination drove him away

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1
Which events best support the image of the 1920’s as a decade of nativist sentiment?
passage of the National Origins Act and the rise of the KKK.
the growth of the auto industry and the Teapot Dome Affair
the Washington Naval Conference and the Kellogg-Briand Pact
the Scopes trial and the passage of women’s suffrage
2
One way that the Red Scare of the 1920s and McCarthyism of the 1950s were similar is that both
violated the rights of those suspected of unamerican acts.
occurred during times of economic depression
led to the imprisonment of ethnic minorities during wartime
addressed the issue of increased bureaucracy after a war
3
After WWI, which factor was the major cause of the migration of African Americans to the North?
increased job opportunities in Northern cities
the start of the Harlem Renaissance
laws passed in Northern States to end discrimination
Federal Government job-training programs
4
A controversial issue that resulted from World War II was the
morality of nuclear warfare
commitment of troops without congressional approval
future role of the League of Nations
civilian control of the military
5
The Equal Pay Act, Title IX amendment, and the ERA were efforts to improve the status of
Native Americans
African Americans
women
migrant workers
6
The major goal of the civil rights movement of the 1960’s was to
pass an equal rights amendment to the Constitution
establish a separate political state for African Americans
permit unlimited immigration to the United States
end segregation based on race
7
Television helped spur economic growth through its
children’s programs.
financial programs.
credit cards.
advertisements.
8
The main intent of the literacy test was to
encourage Mississippi residents to learn about their state.
prevent African Americans from exercising a basic right
enforce the provisions of the US Constitution
encourage reform of the political system
9
In the US, the Red Scare of 1919 and the McCarthy Era of the early 1950’s were periods of
great growth in art, literature, and music
persecution of people with anti-American political views
widespread support of groups promoting international anarchy
severe economic depression
10
Lunch counter sit-ins and the actions of freedom riders are examples of
programs dealing with affirmative action
support of the Americans with Disabilities Act
nonviolent attempts to oppose segregation
violent acts by the Black Panthers
11
Following the Civil War, many Southern states enacted Black Codes to
guarantee equal civil rights for African Americans
provide free farmland for African Americans
support the creation of the Freedmen’s Bureau
restrict the rights of formerly enslaved persons
12
Which source of information about a candidate for the school board would likely be biased?
A copy of the candidate’s latest income tax return.
A copy of the candidate’s voting record from her last term.
A letter to the editor from a supporter of the candidate.
A televised debate of all of the school board candidates.
13
Issuing the Truman Doctrine and defending South Korea were actions taken by the US to
limit the spread of communism
gain additional overseas colonies
encourage membership in the United Nations
promote American business in Asia
14
In the next 30 years, what will be the most likely impact of the baby boom that followed WWII?
Social Security will have to provide for more retirees.
The elderly will be the smallest segment of the population.
The cost of health care will decrease.
More money will be spent on national defense.
15
Which pair of events illustrates an accurate cause-and-effect relationship?
Red Scare ---> demand for limits on immigration
Sacco and Vanzetti ---> ratification of the 19th amendment
high food prices ---> start of the Great Depression
rebirth of the KKK ---> formation of the Populist Party
16
The Scopes Trial, Ignoring Prohibition, and women's roles in the workplace were examples of...
conflict between traditional and modern values
trend toward mass consumption of consumer goods
hostility of certain groups toward ethnic minorities
debate over the role of government in the economy
17
One cause of suburbanization in the United States during the 1920s was increased
emigration from the United States.
overcrowding in cities.
economic reliance upon agriculture.
economic opportunities in rural towns.
18
Which combination of factors contributed most to the start of the Great Depression?
overproduction and the excessive use of credit
high taxes and overspending on social welfare programs
US war debts and the declining value of the dollar
immigration restrictions and a lack of skilled workers
19
The goal of current Federal Government policies toward Native Americans is to
make Native Americans more dependent on the Government
give the states more control over Native American affairs
eliminate tribal ties and customs
give Native Americans more control over their own affairs
20
What was one result of World War II?
The Cold War ended.
Two superpowers emerged.
Communism was eliminated.
The arms race ended.
21
The Civil Rights Act, Fair Housing Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act were efforts to
eliminate restrictions on immigration
require equal treatment of men and woman
end discrimination against various groups
provide federal aid for children
22
What was one similarity between the Red Scare following WWI and the Cold War following WWII?
The US Government was heavily infiltrated by Communist spies
Renewed fighting between war enemies was a constant threat
Large numbers of Russian revolutionaries settled in the US
Fear of communism led to the suppression of civil liberties
23
What was the main purpose of the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, and the Berlin air-lift?
controlling Nazism in Europe
limiting Soviet expansion
spreading democracy to developing nations
friendly relations between the US and the Soviet Union
24
What major effect did the transistor have on technology?
It made nuclear power possible.
It reduced the size of electronic appliances.
It temporarily slowed the development of new technology.
It ended the popularity of radio.
25
A major goal of the immigration acts of the 1920s was to
allow unlimited immigration from Southeast Asia
favor wealthy and well-educated immigrants
assure equal numbers of immigrants from all nations
limit immigration from southern and eastern Europe
26
President Harry Truman supported a containment policy after World War II in an attempt to
limit the use of atomic bombs and other nuclear weapons
end colonialism in Africa and Asia
reduce the influence of the Soviet Union in Europe.
bring German and Japanese war criminals to justice
27
Much of the economic growth of the 1920s was based on
rising prices of agricultural products
increased trade with other nations
the rapid development of the West
the production of new consumer goods
28
One similarity between the actions of Samuel Gompers and Cesar Chavez is that both leaders
relied on the use of force to gain minority rights
organized workers to strive for better conditions
advocated federal regulation of railroad rates
worked to improve consumer product safety
29
Which economic trend of the 1920s helped cause the Great Depression?
widening income gap between the rich and the poor
increasing income tax rates
falling tariff rates
rising cost of mass-produced goods
30
Henry Ford produced a more affordable car primarily because his company
paid workers lower wages than its competitors paid
used foreign-made parts
offered a variety of options to buyers
developed a less expensive method of production
31
After World War II, the Marshall Plan was proposed as a way to
remove nuclear weapons from Western Europe
bring Nazi war criminals to justice
improve diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union
help European nations recover economically
32
What was a major result of Prohibition in the United States during the 1920s?
restriction of immigration
growth of communism
increase in organized crime
destruction of family values
33
When considering the reliability of a report, what should be carefully considered?
the number of claims in the report
the length of the report
the cost of producing the report
the accurate use of facts in the report
34
The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s can best be described as
a movement that sought to draw people back to the cities
a relief program to provide jobs for minority workers
an organization that promoted African-American businesses
a period of great achievement by African- American artists
35
The economic boom of the 1920s was primarily caused by the
new economic policies of the League of Nations
development of new consumer goods industries
elimination of barriers to international trade
advent of advertising on television
36
Poll taxes and grandfather clauses were devices used to
extend suffrage to women and 18-year-old citizens
raise money for political campaigns
deny African Americans the right to vote
prevent immigrants from becoming citizens
37
Which factors were the major causes of the Red Scare and the Palmer Raids, which followed WWI?
success of the Communist Party in congressional elections
failure of the US to join the League of Nations
race riots in Los Angeles and the revival of the KKK
the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia and strikes in the US
38
Which information on the writing of the Constitution is considered a primary source?
notes from the Constitutional Convention taken by J. Madison
an encyclopedia article on the Constitution
a newspaper editorial written in 1887
"Economic Interpretation of the Constitution" by C. Beard
39
When necessary to achieve justice, which method did MLK Jr., urge his followers to employ?
engaging in civil disobedience
demanding that Congress pay reparations to African Americans
Using violence to bring about political change
leaving any community in which racism is practiced
40
Which action designed to oppose a political policy is closest to the approach used by MLK Jr.?
an employee resisting arrest for failure to pay taxes
dissatisfied workers destroying machinery in their factory
accepting a jail term rather than registering for the draft
a union picketer assaulting a strikebreaker
41
Which advance was responsible for the growth of suburbs in the US in the mid-20th century?
the development of color televisions
the invention of the personal computer
widespread availability of automobiles
improvements in passenger airplanes
42
What was one perspective of African-Americans that was reflected in the founding of the NAACP?
the belief that racial segregation was justified
forming a new political party to represent African-Americans
the hope of encouraging widespread emigration to Africa
the desire to bring about equality for African-Americans
43
In the South, the passage of Jim Crow laws in the 1870s and 1880s led directly to the
organization of the Ku Klux Klan
decline of the Democratic party
racial integration of public schools
segregation of public facilities
44
A governmental action that was consistent with the Cold War mentality was the
reduction in military defense spending
elimination of the Central Intelligence Agency
establishment of loyalty reviews of government employees
adoption of the GI Bill of Rights
45
Shortly after World War II, the cold war developed mainly as a result of the
continuation of the pre-World War II balance of power
US refusal to send economic aid to European nations
competition between the superpowers to explore outer space
Soviet domination of Asia
46
“The Treaty of Versailles is founded on a monstrous lie.” - Adolph Hitler
Hitler wanted WWI Allies to enforce the Treaty of Versailles
Hitler believed Germany was responsible for starting WWI.
Hitler believed the League of Nations would help Germany.
Hitler used resentment toward the Treaty to gain power.
47
Voters receive letters describing each candidate’s position on an issue. Credible sources...
avoid references to other sources of information.
use stereotypes effectively in describing the candidates.
avoid presenting facts that would confuse the reader.
identify the writer so that qualifications may be evaluated
48
The immediate impact of the 1957 launch of Sputnik I was that it
focused on the need to regulate the uses of outer space
forced the United States to find new sources of fuel
the space race became a form of Cold War competition
ended the period of peace between the US and the Soviets
49
Cesar Chavez created the United Farm Workers Organization Committee in 1966 primarily to
provide legal assistance to illegal aliens
secure voting rights for Mexican Americans
increase farm income
improve working conditions for migrant laborers
50
Which pair of circumstances represents an accurate cause-and-effect relationship?
Dred Scott decision ---> passage of the Fugitive Slave Law
Jim Crow laws ---> beginning of Reconstruction
more jobs in factories ---> migration of African Americans
51
Langston Hughes states that he has “Gone” because
farmland was more available in the North
there were no jobs available in the Eastern cities
racial discrimination drove him away
there was no racial prejudice in the West
52
The impact of television as a means of international cultural exchange is demonstrated by
a decrease in U.S. imports of agricultural products.
a decline in foreign students studying in U.S. universities.
the expansion of overseas markets for U.S. TV programs.
the creation of democratic gov'ts in former dictatorships.
53
The Jim Crow laws, upheld by the Supreme Court in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896), provided for
separate public facilities based on race
voting rights for African-American males
racial integration of public schools
free land for former slaves
54
Which development is most closely associated with the belief in the domino theory?
military involvement in Vietnam
signing of the nuclear test ban treaty
end of the Korean War
construction of the Berlin Wall

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