What was the immediate effect of the United States' use of atomic weapons in August, 1945?

It brought about the end of the Second World War.

The Articles of Confederation was important MAINLY because they

held the country together before the Constitution.

Which is an example of the concept of Manifest Destiny in action?

the annexation of Mexican territory

The main reason why the Treaty of Versailles was not ratified was

the League of Nations threatened American sovereignty

Which of these is NOT a trend in agriculture in the United States today?

increased percentage of farm workers in the U.S.

Unlike President Lyndon Johnson, his successor, Richard Nixon believed that social problems

were best addressed by state governments.

How would have American imperialists MOST likely react to the political cartoon?

Disagree because they believed colonizing was beneficial

Why did the American colonies developed a separate culture from Britain during colonization?

colonists were geographically separated by a great distance

Why is the Harlem Renaissance of major importance in American History?

African-American culture was more mainstreamed

Political parties appeared in the U.S. shortly after the Constitution was adopted because

differences arose over political and economic issues.

Which book is about sectional differences between the North and South before the Civil War?

Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriett Beecher Stowe

Widespread anti-Chinese sentiment in the late-1800s resulted in

Congressional action prohibiting further Chinese immigration

The activities of MLK, Rosa Parks, and the NAACP in Alabama in 1955 and 1956 are examples of

an economic boycott to gain social rights.

The Progressive Era was PRIMARILY concerned with

making government more responsible to the needs of people

According to the graph, which is true?

Federal Spending was below $5 billion until after 1933.

What was the impact of the cotton gin?

an increase in demand for slaves

Why did American colonists resent British taxes?

Americans did not elect representatives to Parliament.

Which did Booker T. Washington encourage Blacks to do?

work more closely with whites in the South.

Which political trend in the post-World War II period is reflected in these headlines?

the growing power of the presidency

What did the Emancipation Proclamation allow Blacks to do?

they would be accepted into the military

Social Darwinists believed that

powerful nations were meant to dominate weaker societies.

In American history, the term "Reconstruction" refers to

federal intervention in the former Confederate states

Which BEST describes the business world in the latter half of the 20th century?

Multinational corporations increasingly control markets.

Which is the BEST reason why the Northern economy was industrial in the antebellum period?

The geography was better suited for factories

Which statement BEST describes the point of this late-19th century cartoon?

Major industry is in control of much of the U.S..

Which is true of the Marbury v. Madison decision?

it strengthened the judicial branch

Why was the Panama Canal important to the U.S.?

it connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

The period of "Jacksonian Democracy" can be characterized by

increasing the right to vote in the United States.

What is the impact when the Federal Reserve increases interest rates?

It slows the economy and increases unemployment

How did corporations become stronger during the Gilded Age?

Many corporations teamed up to create monopolies

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1
What was the immediate effect of the United States' use of atomic weapons in August, 1945?
It brought about the uncondtional surrender of Germany.
A massive "kamikaze"-style counter-offensive from Japan
It gave the U.S. a base to launch an invasion of Japan.
It brought about the end of the Second World War.
2
Which city would the Populists have been LEAST likely to have found support?
Las Vegas
Denver
Boise
Dallas
3
The Articles of Confederation was important MAINLY because they
named the country "The United States of America."
forbade states to enter into treaties.
held the country together before the Constitution.
protected the rights and liberties of American citizens.
4
During which era would you MOST likely find an abandonment of laissez faire economic policies?
The 1940s
The Cold War
Civil Rights
the 1980s
5
Which is an example of the concept of Manifest Destiny in action?
the Missouri Compromise
the Transatlantic Slave Trade
the annexation of Mexican territory
the Compromise of 1850
6
The main reason why the Treaty of Versailles was not ratified was
the League of Nations threatened American sovereignty
it punished Germany too harshly
that the U.S. wanted more territory
because Wilson distrusted the League of Nations
7
The Senate has the power to confirm presidential appointments to the Supreme Court.
executive privilege
checks and balances
popular sovereignty
judicial review
8
Which of these is NOT a trend in agriculture in the United States today?
a decrease in small farms
increased percentage of farm workers in the U.S.
large investments in agricultural machinery
increased productivity per acre
9
Unlike President Lyndon Johnson, his successor, Richard Nixon believed that social problems
should be immune from Judicial meddling.
should be handled by Constitutional amendments.
were best addressed by state governments.
were best addressed by the Federal government.
10
How would have American imperialists MOST likely react to the political cartoon?
Agree because colonizing gave the government too much power
Disagree because they believed colonizing was beneficial
Disagree because they believed only the U.S. could colonize
Agree because colonizing was too expensive to take on.
11
Why did the American colonies developed a separate culture from Britain during colonization?
colonists were geographically separated by a great distance
the British practiced a different religion
Americans spoke a different language than the British
colonists allied themselves with Native Americans
12
When was the state of Israel formed?
Before WWII
After WWII
Before WWI
After WWI
13
Why is the Harlem Renaissance of major importance in American History?
The area of New York was rebuilt after a devastating fire.
African-American culture was more mainstreamed
The government finally passed a law banning slavery.
It gave jobs to African-Americans during the Great Migration
14
Political parties appeared in the U.S. shortly after the Constitution was adopted because
Washington disliked Jefferson.
he Constitution provides for a two-party system.
differences arose over political and economic issues.
Great Britain had a two-party system.
15
Which book is about sectional differences between the North and South before the Civil War?
The Planter's Northern Bride by Caroline Hentz
The Origin of the Species by Charles Darwin
Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriett Beecher Stowe
The Birth of a Nation by D.W, Griffith
16
Widespread anti-Chinese sentiment in the late-1800s resulted in
deportation of all Chinese-Americans on the West coast
Deportation of native-born Chinese Americans
legal segregation of all Chinese-Americans
Congressional action prohibiting further Chinese immigration
17
The activities of MLK, Rosa Parks, and the NAACP in Alabama in 1955 and 1956 are examples of
the Federal government refusing to uphold the Constitution.
using widespread physical violence to repeal unjust laws.
an economic boycott to gain social rights.
a civil rights uprising resulting in loss of life.
18
The Progressive Era was PRIMARILY concerned with
the passage of laws that supported corporate freedom
preventing farmers from being restricted by federal laws
making government more responsible to the needs of people
making people more accountable to the government.
19
Which President was NOT able to reduce the national debt as a percentage of the GDP?
Kennedy
Clinton
Nixon
Reagan
20
The most popular form of mass entertainment following World War I was
radio
Broadway shows
television
motion pictures
21
Which country is highlighted in red?
China
India
Korea
Vietnam
22
According to the graph, which is true?
Federal Spending never decreased two years in a row.
Federal Spending decreased from 1928-1933.
Federal Spending was below $5 billion until after 1933.
More than $8 billion Federal Dollars were spent in 1934
23
To whom is the Declaration of Independence addressed?
King George III
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
William Pitt
24
What was the impact of the cotton gin?
the development of an industrialized southern economy
the Missouri Compromise and the Kansas-Nebraska Act.
an increase in demand for slaves
a decrease in demand for slaves
25
What was the primary purpose of the Seneca Falls Convention?
Native American resistance
women's suffrage
temperance movement
abolition movement
26
The states labeled "No Voting Rights" in 1919 would have been MOST affected by which Amendment?
20th
17th
18th
19th
27
Why did American colonists resent British taxes?
People who lived in GB did not have to pay any taxes.
American colonists were unhappy with the monarchy.
GB did not offer the American colonists any protection
Americans did not elect representatives to Parliament.
28
Which of these countries would have been "behind the Iron Curtain" during the Cold War?
Italy
France
Poland
Spain
29
This front page from the New York World in 1898 was key in which of these conflicts?
Mexican-American War
WWI
WWI
Spanish-American War
30
Which number on the map represents the country of Iran?
2
4
1
3
31
Which did Booker T. Washington encourage Blacks to do?
work more closely with whites in the South.
start a new life in South America.
form groups to fight against the Ku Klux Klan.
start a revolution against the United States.
32
Which political trend in the post-World War II period is reflected in these headlines?
the increase in judicial activism
the growing power of the presidency
the rising threat of internal communist uprisings
the upsurge in the domestic anti-war movement
33
What did the Emancipation Proclamation allow Blacks to do?
they would recieve land free of charge
they would be accepted into the military
they would recieve land for a very low price
they would be able to sail to a destination of their choice
34
Social Darwinists believed that
humans had matured to the top of the food chain.
religious and scientific worlds should be kept separate.
powerful nations were meant to dominate weaker societies.
the teaching of evolution theories was unconstitutional.
35
In American history, the term "Reconstruction" refers to
establishment of a new system of agriculture .
the admission of Western territories to the U.S.
federal intervention in the former Confederate states
problems associated with an industrial economy.
36
During the decades between WWI and WWII, American foreign policy was characterized by
increased isolationism
increasing federal control of the American economy
aggressive imperialism
large-scale military mobilization.
37
Which BEST describes the business world in the latter half of the 20th century?
Countries became increasingly protectionist.
Multinational corporations increasingly control markets.
Transatlantic trade is irrelevant thanks to the internet.
Most continents enacted protective trade barriers.
38
Which is the BEST reason why the Northern economy was industrial in the antebellum period?
Tariffs prohibited the growth of factories in the South
The South was best suited for agriculture
Southern economy was based on manufacturing and textiles
The geography was better suited for factories
39
Which statement BEST describes the point of this late-19th century cartoon?
The Federal Government is controlling big business.
The U.S. is increasing its exploration for natural resources
American society is controlled by coal and steel industries.
Major industry is in control of much of the U.S..
40
Which of these helped to further the Westward Expansion in the United States after 1865?
Abolition of Slavery
California Gold Rush
Transcontinental Railroad
Lewis and Clark Expedition
41
What contributed to American neutrality leading up to WWI?
the religious beliefs of President Wilson
problems on the Mexican border
Trade with Europe
we needed to secure our own border
42
Which is true of the Marbury v. Madison decision?
it limited the jurisdiction of the judicial branch
it strengthened the judicial branch
it led to the birth of political parties
it expanded the powers of Congress
43
Why was the Panama Canal important to the U.S.?
it allowed the United States to colonize Central America.
it connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
it would prevent Russia from doing the same thing.
it would help spread democracy to smaller nations.
44
The main purpose of "Jim Crow" laws in the south was to
segregate blacks and whites.
restore Republican control of local governments.
help the economy of the South after the Reconstruction.
provide unemployment assistance.
45
What trend influences this graph?
the Homestead Act
industrialization
the transcontinental railroad
increase in farming
46
Which letter on this map marks the Louisiana Purchase?
D
A
C
B
47
The period of "Jacksonian Democracy" can be characterized by
greater influence of land-owning citizens.
elimination of the Spoils System in government.
increasing the right to vote in the United States.
a decrease in the power of the Executive Branch.
48
What is the impact when the Federal Reserve increases interest rates?
It slows the economy and increases unemployment
It increases the need for federal regulations
It encourages the expansion of credit
it encourages economic growth by increasing profits
49
How did corporations become stronger during the Gilded Age?
Many corporations teamed up to create monopolies
Many corporations stayed independent
Many corporations began to invest in charities
Many corporations began to ignore US politics

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