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1
What was one result from severe unemployment during Great Depression?
creation of shanty towns
change in marriage laws
growth of labor unions
increase in mass migrations
2
During WW2, wartime mobilization affected women because?
women had limited opportunities in the workforce
fewer women joined the military
women gained new freedoms in the workforce
more women help management spots
3
The Federal Gov became more concerned about the threat of
International
terrorism after?
1993 World Trade Center Bombing
OKC Bombing
2001 World trade center bombing
Waco
4
What conclusion can be drawn from the Iran/Contra investigation?
corruption led to Democrat win in next election
integrity of US political process was damaged
honesty of US military was questioned
misconduct led to withdrawal of Rep. support for Reagan
5
What was LBJ's intention in halting the bombing of N Vietnam?
remind S Vietnam of limits of US commitment
intention to negotiate with N Vietnam
signal his intention of withdrawing from SE Asia
increase the scale of violence in Vietnam
6
After Japan invaded China, FDR called for an abandonment of which foreign policy?
containment
protectionism
interventionism
isolationism
7
How did Truman Doctrine affect the US response to the invasion of South Korea?
US citizens voted to use nuclear force to protect S Korea
US military defened S Korea from economic issues
US defended S Korea from communists
US citizens voted to send money to help S Korea
8
What were the Nuremberg Trials?
Nazi political officials were punished for war crimes
Germany made technological advances during ww2
Nazi military officials led efforts to end ww2
Allied forces increased military strength during war
9
Main purpose of Harrison Report in 1945 was ?
to provide justification for using atomic bombs
to secure more witnesses for the Nazi war crimes trial
to encourage a political response to the Holocaust
to create a stronger bond between the military & Congress
10
Reason for overproduction on farm products during WW1 was a result from?
farmers wanting to increase their profits to reduce debts
farmers were paid high prices for farm products
people began to demand more farm products
cost of farm equipment dropped
11
How did the Soviet launch of a satellite lead US to land on moon?
US wanted to reach the moon so we could spy on Soviets
US moon landing was a conspiracy
US moon landing depended on technology developed by Soviets
US viewed it as a challenge & established NASA
12
During Presidents Reagan's speech over the Berlin wall, his goal was to?
to allow Polish citizens to travel freely through Europe
allow East and West Germany to reunite
to allow Soviet citizens to immigrate to the US
to allow Americans to enter the Soviet Union
13
Which phrase
BEST
describes Southern reaction to 15th amendment?
Former government officials were arrested
New political parties were encouraged
Voting barriers were created
Minority candidates were recruited
14
Which policy did LBJ use for reasoning to be in Vietnam?
imperialism
Domino Theory
isolationism
free trade
15
When the settlement houses were used to help immigrants, which classes would be most useful?
language
technical skills
cooking
job training
16
One part of the 6th amendment states...
attorneys for defendant must have special quailifications
defendants in a criminal trial must testify in their defense
give free legal assistance to defendants who can't afford it
courts must allow defendants to choose their judge
17
OPEC was an oil embargo that effected nation that supported Israel. When they left Sinai??
the production of oil ceases
the oil embargo was lifted
the shortage of oil reserves ends
the price of oil increases dramatically
18
What was purpose of the Selective Service Act of 1917?
to draft men to join the military
to pay the salaries of senior military officers
to raise money for military
choose locations of military bases
19
What effect did Henry Bessemer's steel-making process have on industrial production methods?
increased the labor needs for making steel
allowed steel to be made more cheaply
allowed steel to be made in smaller factories
enabled laborers to make steel under safe conditions
20
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) =
Elimination of trade barriers
all the above
Better relations with Mexico & Canada
job creation
21
Joseph McCarthy's accusations during Cold War most likely led to?
investigations into the personal lives of Americans
belief that spying was necessary to discover communists
fear that communists wanted to destroy American life
appreciation for people serving in the military
22
Why did President Ford pardon Nixon?
believed Nixon should be rewarded
believed a trial would divide the country
believed that there is insufficient evidence
believed that Nixon has been insufficiently punished
23
The Iranian hostage crisis began during whose Presidency?
Carter
Clinton
H.W Bush
Reagan
24
What was the code name for the construction of the Atomic Bomb?
Manhattan project
Marshall Plan
Atlantic charter
Yalta conference
25
During the 1870s, immigrants were encouraged to?
buy homes near factories in the East
start farms in the Great Plains
move to small towns in the South
mine for gold in the Rocky Mountains
26
Best reason for the boom in the economy during the 1920s?
easy credit & layaway plans
African Americans were migrating North for better jobs
US government kept a laissez-faire policy on stock market
number of people owning a car doubled
27
What was the reason behind the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955?
to stop white Americans from riding the buses
to end segregation on Montgomery City buses
to have Rosa Parks released from jail
to allow African Americans to work as bus drivers
28
Best argument for the Lend-Lease Act during WW2?
US should manufacture more weapons to give to Allies
war supplies given to Allies, Britain will succeed
Allies must destroy the German Navy by any means necessary
If the allies are strengthened, US will stay out of war
29
General Eisenhower believed the invasion of Normandy would??
contribute to the war against Japan
damage Germany's strength in the air
be vital to the final defeat of Germany
make up for the Allies' earlier losses
30
After Spanish-American War the US became a world power by?
gaining new territory
forming new alliances
increasing foreign aid
returning to isolationism
31
What was one of TR's accomplishments of foreign policy?
opposing Cuban independence
building Panama Canal
discouraging US intervention in Latin America
supporting league of nations
32
Who was president when the Soviet Union collapsed?
JFK
George H.W Bush
FDR
George W. Bush
33
What was the main reason behind the Japanese attack of Pearl Harbor?
to free the Hawaiians from US
to test Japansese aircraft carriers
to destroy US naval forces
to block the Pacific route from Pearl Harbor
34
What was the impact of the Zimmerman note?
made US more likely to declare war on Germany
made US less likely to declare war on Great Britain
made US more likely to declare war on France
made US less likely to declare war on Mexico
35
The Reconstruction Acts helped lead to which amendment?
27th
1st
14th
2nd
36
What is the opinion of someone who opposes the Patriot Act?
deals gently with terrorists
increases the chance of further threats to national security
depletes the US defense budget
infringes upon civil rights of US citizens
37
Based on TR's love for the environment, which of the following would he approve of?
Panama Canal
Environmental Protection Agency
Mount Rushmore
Dept. of Homeland Security
38
How were the Freedom Riders and the sit-ins similar?
both used boycotts to gain support
both used nonviolent protests
both used voter registration drives
both used militant tactics
39
The Tonkin Gulf Resolution was controversial because the president was granted authority to?
to appropriate funds to continue fighting the war
to reinstate the draft
to appoint military commanders
use military force without congressional approval
40
After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, which executive order issued by FDR went into effect?
formation of United Nations
passage of civil rights legislation
segregation of public schools
internment of Japanese Americans
41
Which action of US influenced fall of the Soviet Union?
US encouraged change by promoting democratic values
US forced change by threatening confrontation
US encouraged change through peaceful negotiations
US forced change through nuclear armament
42
Which prominent leader promoted non violent protests ?
MLK jr
Thurgood Marshall
Malcolm x
Stokeley Carmichael
43
WW2 provided a long term stimulus for _____________ to work outside of the home?
women
Japanese
African Americans
children
44
At the end of the Spanish-American War the US entered an age of?
recession
isolationism
imperialism
depression
45
Which New Deal legislation insured the banks?
SEC
TVA
SSA
FDIC
46
What event led to a dramatic increase in automobile ownership in the first decade of the 1900s?
the introduction of gasoline engines
the conclusion of a costly world war
the introduction of the assembly line
the onset of the Great Depression
47
President Clinton tried to negotiate peace between which 2 countries in 1993?
Iraq & Iran
Israel & Palestine
Mexico & US
Germany & Great Britain
48
Why were native americans sent to school in Oklahoma Territory?
to understand why they were placed on reservations
to learn how to preserve their native language
to change their ways to that of the white culture
to study the history of the tribes
49
How did relationship change between US & Ngo Dinh Diem change?
US favored his election but denied him entrance into US
US tried to exile him but later made him leader of Vietnam
US initially opposed his rule but later supported
US initially supported but later supported is overthrow
50
What was the influence for Harlem Renaissance?
popularity of African American music
revival of big bands in NYC
closing of African American blues clubs
isolation of musicians in NYC
51
What was the main cause of the Stock Market Crash of 1929?
creation of Federal Reserve System
beginning of Red Scare
onset of Great Depression
exposure of the Teapot Dome scadal
52
The watergate scandal led to, new campaign finance law, ethics in government act was passed &?
not 1972 presidential election
New FBI guidelines and distrust of publicofficals increased
not the Vietnam war
not the oil embargo
53
What events caused the US immediate return to a policy of isolation?
worldwide influenza epidemic
more than 320,000 deaths in ww1
bombing & violence by radical immigrants
all the above
54
What was the commitment of US in the Camp David Accords?
US helps Israel maintain military advantage in region
US helps Egypt gain more land in the region
US ensures that Israel complies with the accords
US commends Egypt for its ability to compromise
55
President Carter's Camp David summit was trying to negotiate peace between?
Israel & Egypt
Israel & Southern Nations
Egypt & Africa
Israel & US
56
Why were sit down strikes effective?
sit down strikes received more sympathy
Government officials supported sit down strikes
sit down strikes were more violent
Production was halted during sit down strikes
57
The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments all advanced what?
white rights
end of Reconstruction
civil rights
emancipation
58
TR's square deal & LBJ's great society programs were both similar in that both?
caused labor union membership in private sector
used welfare programs in the states to accomplish goals
expanded the role of US Gov as the solver of domestic issues
were supported by most Democrats but opposed to Republicans
59
The Neutrality Act of 1937 established that?
US would avoid war by avoiding contact with warring nations
US would depend on League of Nations to keep peace
US military power would deter any possible aggressor
Foreign nations would be unable to make war w/o US support
60
President H.W Bush believed world problems should be solved how?
The US should work alone
The US should tell other countries how to solve the problem
The US should let other countries resolve the problem
US should work through a coalition of countries to solve it
