The goal of this resolution was eventially achived with the-

Ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment

Which of the following correctly completes this description?

North American Free Trade Agreement

Which of the following best completes the list of information about Puerto Rico?

ceded to the U.S. as a result of the Spanish-American War

President JFK responds to report that the SovietUnion constructed missile sites in Cuba by-

Ordering a naval blockade of Cuba

Which use of computer technology would most enhance the productivity of this business?

Use an automate track system forshipping & warehouse inven.

Which of the following resulted from McCarthyism during the 1950s?

U.S citizens were arrested for being suspected communists.

Why did the United States decide to enter World War 1?

European nation had taken aggressive actions against the US

How did President Bush attempt to complete the mission described above?

By fighting a global war on terrorism

One way US gov. responded to the problems caused by the conditions in this list was by-

Passing the Interstate Commerce Act

The creator of this political cartoon was expressing his concerns about —

the expansion of executive power during the Great Depression

How did Chavez accomplish the change referred to in this excerpt?

Organized ecomonic boycot improve work conditon for migrants

During the mid-1960s, U.S. participation in the Vietnam War resulted in-

mass demonstrations by groups protesting the war

How did W.E.B Du Bois combat prejudice like that described in the excerpt?

He established an early civil rights group

How did these features affect New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina?

Storm waters flooded the city after several levees broke.

The government violated rights under the 4th and 14th Amendments when it authorized

internment camps for Japanese Americans

Which occured between 1865 and 1900 because of rapid industratlization of the U.S?

Union members increase as workers sought better pay&condtion

The Fourteen Points reflected President Woodrow Wilson's belief that-

Cooperation among world leaders is essential for world peace

The domino theory, was the belief that intervention was neccesary to prevent-

The expansion of communism across Southeast Asia

Excerpt descibes the 1930s. Why did the federal government implement repatriation?

To reduce competition for jobs.

How did the invention shown in this patent illustration affect industry?

Factories could extend working hours.

Which of the following does this menu best reflect?

Diverse ethnic contributions to U.S. culture

Which choice below did Bill Gates create to majorly impact U.S. business and technology?

an operating software used on most personal computers

The farmer's criticisms are similar to those found in-

Huey Long's propsal to "share our wealth"

Which statement best describes one of Shirley Chishoslm's most celebrated achievements?

Chisholm overcame gender and racial barriers elected to cong

One advantage offered by hybrid cars is that they-

reduce the amount of money spent on gasoline.

What caused the scene described in this excerpt?

A posion gas attack on soliders in the trenches

What was a primary purpose of the program being promoted by this poster?

To increase the food supply during a farm-labor shortage

Which of these factors contributed most to the Dust Bowl?

Prolonged drought and poor farming practices

As a result of the Berlin Airlift, the United States was able to —

bypass a Soviet blockade without provoking military conflict

During the Progressive Era, one goal of state-level political reformers was to —

promote the principle of direct democracy

How has the development of satellite technology affected the U.S economy?

By increasing effciency in telecommunications

In the response to the national crisis posed by the Great Depression, the U.S government-

Assumed a principal role in protecting economic stability

Which sentence correctlycompletes this diagram?

Irish families immigrated to the United States

Why did gasoline prices spike during the 1970s and early 1980s?

Conflicts in the Middle East disrupted oil distribution

This photograph best illustrates the need in 1943 to —

uphold the country’s military & industrial production levels

The passage of the pieces of legislation in this list resulted in —

the creation of programs to alleviate poverty

the Black Panther Party’s tactics differ from those of Dr. King, Jr., because it called for

the use of armed resistance if necessary

The passage of legislation to end these practices resulted in-

an increase in political participation by minorities

The trend in this list all occured as a result of-

Economic prosperity following World War 2

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1
The goal of this resolution was eventially achived with the-
Signing of the Civil Rights Act
Creation of the Women's Army Auxillary Corps
Ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment
Passage of Prohibition laws
2
Which of the following correctly completes this description?
North American Free Trade Agreement
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
3
Which of the following best completes the list of information about Puerto Rico?
promised U.S. military protection under Wilson’s 14 Points
Became a U.S. state during the Reconstruction era
ceded to the U.S. as a result of the Spanish-American War
Signed an annexation treaty with the U.S. after World War I
4
President JFK responds to report that the SovietUnion constructed missile sites in Cuba by-
Asking Congress to declare war on Cuba
Authorizing military strikes on strategic targets in Cuba
Ordering a naval blockade of Cuba
Seeking UN approval for economic sanctions against Cuba
5
Which use of computer technology would most enhance the productivity of this business?
Using direct deposit for employee paychecks
Developing a website to advertise discounts on products
Provide emoplyees with remote access to the company network
Use an automate track system forshipping & warehouse inven.
6
Which of the following resulted from McCarthyism during the 1950s?
U.S. diplomats began to express political viewpoints freely.
U.S citizens were arrested for being suspected communists.
Membership in the U.S Communist Party increased.
Recuritment procedures for the US military branches reformed
7
Why did the United States decide to enter World War 1?
The U.S. had suffered economically from European sanctions.
European nation had taken aggressive actions against the US
Communist activity among US immigrant were threated country
The U.S. president was obligated to fufill election promises
8
How did President Bush attempt to complete the mission described above?
By overthrowing a dictator in North Korea
By supporting the Arab Spring movement
By offering assistance to refugees escaping genocide
By fighting a global war on terrorism
9
Which agency name belongs on the blank line?
U.S. Geological Survey
U.S. Border Patrol
National Park Service
Bureau of Reclamation
10
One way US gov. responded to the problems caused by the conditions in this list was by-
Creating a federal jobs progrma for the unemployed
Implementing the silver standard for currency
Establsihing a new tax on capital gains
Passing the Interstate Commerce Act
11
The creator of this political cartoon was expressing his concerns about —
the expansion of executive power during the Great Depression
confirmation hearings of Clarence Thomas for Supreme Court
U.S. government officials in the Iran-Contra scandal
U.S. declaration of war on Japan after bombing Pearl Harbor
12
How did Chavez accomplish the change referred to in this excerpt?
Organized ecomonic boycot improve work conditon for migrants
Promoting military service as an opprtunity for minoritys
Protest fines imposed on employers for hiring illegal immigr
Filing legal case to overturn segregation in public faciliti
13
Public response to revelations such as this one led to regulations eventually enforced by the
Centers for Disease Control
Food and Drug Administration
Institution of Education Sciences
Department of Commerce
14
During the mid-1960s, U.S. participation in the Vietnam War resulted in-
mandatory rationing of consumer goods
mass demonstrations by groups protesting the war
public support for an expanded military draft
national attention for a third-party presidential candidate
15
How did W.E.B Du Bois combat prejudice like that described in the excerpt?
He sought court orders to protect the rights of voters
He established an early civil rights group
He demanded the passage of women's suffrage
He advocated making political compromises w/ segregationists
16
Which issue is this cartoon addressing?
Civil-service reform
Political corruption
Temprance
Segregation
17
A 1917 illustration about legislation. Which of the following best replaces the question mark?
Espionage Act
Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill
Standard Time Act
Sundry Civil Bill
18
How did these features affect New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina?
Mud slides trapped residents in the city.
Tornadoes gained momentum in open land areas.
Storm waters flooded the city after several levees broke.
Storm surges caused a massive shift in tectonic plates.
19
The government violated rights under the 4th and 14th Amendments when it authorized
the Office of Price Administration
the Office of War Mobilization
internment camps for Japanese Americans
nuclear test sites in Nevada
20
Which occured between 1865 and 1900 because of rapid industratlization of the U.S?
Concern of air pollution led to stricter enviro. regualtions
Social and economic class divisions began to disappear.
Union members increase as workers sought better pay&condtion
Factory owner intro. wage -equality policy for women in work
21
The Fourteen Points reflected President Woodrow Wilson's belief that-
Intervention in the affairs of nations was never justifiable
No country should spend more money on military than others
Cooperation among world leaders is essential for world peace
Travel to nations should be monitor by international orgs.
22
The domino theory, was the belief that intervention was neccesary to prevent-
The expansion of communism across Southeast Asia
The inclusion of Taiwan in the Warsaw Pact
The loss of UN military bases in Asia
The rise of China as a dominant economic power.
23
The federal government responded to which issue by passing the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Unfair lending practices by banks
Inadequate medical services in urban areas
Unequal representation in local legislatures
Discrimination by employers
24
Excerpt descibes the 1930s. Why did the federal government implement repatriation?
To prevent communist influence on labor unions.
To reduce competition for jobs.
To protect national security.
To fufill the terms of a global peace treaty.
25
How did the invention shown in this patent illustration affect industry?
Factories could extend working hours.
Products could be manufactured on an assembly line.
Businesses needed to hire skilled workers.
Machines needed to be repaired less frequently.
26
Which of the following does this menu best reflect?
Strict U.S. regulations on food preparation
Lowered nutritional standards for public schools
Successful agricultural trade agreements with other country
Diverse ethnic contributions to U.S. culture
27
Which choice below did Bill Gates create to majorly impact U.S. business and technology?
the heat-shield technology used on space shuttles
an operating software used on most personal computers
the first computer network systems for military
online store that changed the way we purchase consumer goods
28
Which # express the argument against FDR's idea of increase the # of justices in Supreme Court
Speaker 1
Speaker 2
Speaker 3
Speaker 4
29
The farmer's criticisms are similar to those found in-
Herbet Hoover's emphasis on "rugged individualism"
Warren Harding's advocay of a " return to normalcy"
Huey Long's propsal to "share our wealth"
Charles Coughlin's rhetoric of "Christianized Democracy"
30
Which statement best describes one of Shirley Chishoslm's most celebrated achievements?
Chisholm sucessfully advocat the expansion of military draft
Chisholm helped shape policies that provide famine relief
Chisholm overcame physical disable to compete prof. sports
Chisholm overcame gender and racial barriers elected to cong
31
Which of the following provided a legal basis for this Supreme Court decision?
The First Amendment
The thriteenth Amendment
The decision in Brown v. Board of Education
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
32
One advantage offered by hybrid cars is that they-
expand the use of carpools
shorten the driving time to destinations
reduce the amount of money spent on gasoline.
decrease household electricity usuage
33
What caused the scene described in this excerpt?
A posion gas attack on soliders in the trenches
A tank attacking soliders on a battlefield
An aerial bombimg of an infantry unit
A submarine attacking a docked ship
34
What was a primary purpose of the program being promoted by this poster?
To reduce health problems among working women
To increase the food supply during a farm-labor shortage
To promote the purchase of organically grown produce
To encourage women to join the workforce
35
Which of these factors contributed most to the Dust Bowl?
Prolonged drought and poor farming practices
Sever hear and rapid suburban development
High winds and railroad construction
Flash flooding and intense deforestation
36
As a result of the Berlin Airlift, the United States was able to —
prevent the Nazi Party from reorganizing
intimidate Soviet leaders by showing superior military power
bypass a Soviet blockade without provoking military conflict
transport Polish refugees to safety
37
The 1944 order was addressed to U.S. troops sent to-
Repel an attack on Stalingrad
capture the Italian mainland
Transport weapons to Great Britain
Invade the beaches at Normandy
38
During the Progressive Era, one goal of state-level political reformers was to —
prevent party leaders from amending campaign platforms
increase business owners' influenceon regulatory legislation
limit the use of judicial review by circuit courts
promote the principle of direct democracy
39
How has the development of satellite technology affected the U.S economy?
By resulting in increased private funding of research insti.
By increasing effciency in telecommunications
facilitat the development of technology that improve fuel
By enabling transoceanic air travel
40
In the response to the national crisis posed by the Great Depression, the U.S government-
Assumed a principal role in protecting economic stability
Dismantled finacil regulatory agencies
Decreased the number of federal entitlement programs
Abandoned defict spending as a remedy for economic downturns
41
Which sentence correctlycompletes this diagram?
The Bracero program was introduced.
Russian radicals joined labor unions in the United States.
Irish families immigrated to the United States
The Chinese Exclusion Act was passed.
42
Why did gasoline prices spike during the 1970s and early 1980s?
A natural disaster impeded offshore drilling for oil.
Conflicts in the Middle East disrupted oil distribution
new legislation, increasing vehicle fuel efficiency
Congress imposed new regulations on foreign energy companies
43
Who was most instrumental in the event described in this headline?
Medgar Evers
Rosa Parks
Thurgood Marshall
Ella Baker
44
This photograph best illustrates the need in 1943 to —
increase the regulatory power of the War Production Board
end labor unions' closed-shop & collective-bargaining
uphold the country’s military & industrial production levels
increase federal funding for the Manhattan Project
45
Which words correctly complete this excerpt?
1: chicken pox, 2: antibiotics
1: whooping cough, 2: serum
1: tuberculosis, 2: iron lung treatment
1: polio, 2: vaccines
46
The passage of the pieces of legislation in this list resulted in —
limitations on government expenditures
the creation of programs to alleviate poverty
federal guarantees of income
the regulation of cabinet-level agencies
47
the Black Panther Party’s tactics differ from those of Dr. King, Jr., because it called for
the use of the court system to gain equality
enduring injustice through religious faith
the use of armed resistance if necessary
respecting government authority
48
In this excerpt, Presiedent Regan is reffering to what would become known as-
The Watergate scandal
The Whitewater Controversy
The Plame affair
The Iran- Contra affair
49
Who is most closely associated with the development of computer operating systems?
Rober L. Johnson
Al Gore
Ralph Nader
Bill Gates
50
The passage of legislation to end these practices resulted in-
a reduced number of congressional districts
the adoption of electronic ballot in federal elections
an increase in political participation by minorities
the implementation of limits on lobbying
51
The trend in this list all occured as a result of-
An increase in immigration after World War 2
Creation of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
Reducations in peacetime defense spending
Economic prosperity following World War 2
52
Which of the following was a direct result of the 1957 launch of Sputnik 1?
federal agency dedicated to space exploration
Soviet government collapsed because of economic competition.
Soviet Union couldn't collect images of the U.S. from space.
U.S. technology sharing with the Soviet Union
53
In which organization do the U.S. and other memeber nations confront the problems mentioned?
The United Nations
The Commonwealth of Nations
The International Red Cross
The European Union
54
The primary justification for giving Chrysler this federal loan was that it would —
expand U.S. trade with foreign countries
protect U.S. manufacturing jobs
force Chrysler to comply with energy efficiency policies
increase government control of the private sector
55
Many Progressives opposed social Darwinism because it promoted the idea that-
povety eradicated through increase economic regualation
the gov. should take responsibility for the wellbeing of ppl
immigration weakened national
people in lower classes were not capable of economic success
56
What the main reason the federal government builit this dam?
To provide resources for a growing population
To increase tourism in the region
To prevent the Colorado River from drying up
To facilitate the transportation of goods in the region
57
Which factor links all of these modern innovations?
developed for use in the U.S. spaceexploration program
grown on U.S. experimental farms in the late 19th century
U.S. transportation workers in the earlytwentieth century
created for use in the U.S. communications industry
58
The issue addressed by this poster is primarily associated with the-
Cold War
Great Depression
Progressive Era
Roaring Twenties
59
Which event is commonly associated with the type of music described in this excerpt?
The California grape boycott
The March on Washington
Woodstock
The Freedom Rides
60
What was one reason Japan attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor?
U.S. trade sanctions caused shortages of oil gas and rubber
Japanese Americans were relocated to internment camps.
Japanese naval fleet was defeated at the Battle of Midway.
U.S. strategy of island hopping had disturbed Pacific trade
61
This organization most likely encourages Congress to pass legislation that —
finances oil exploration in domestic waters
focuses on finding clean and renewable energy sources
gives substantial tax breaks to natural-gas companies
reduces regulation of the coal-mining industry
62
Navajo soldiers made an important contribution to the Allied war effort during World War IIby —
providing intelligence on enemy positions
designing radar technology for submarines
encoding military communications for secure transmission
flying bombing missions into enemy territory
63
Lines like the one shown above were partially the result of —
a sudden increase in agricultural exports
widespread business failures
growing demand for payment of military pensions
the passage of the Selective Service Act
64
Which of these cause-and-effect relationships is accurate?
The ideas of social darwinism led to passing of Prohibition
Rise of Fascism in Italy influenced the onset of Red Sacre
Signing of the Treaty Versailies contributed to the New Deal
Ideas of Harlem Renaissance influenced growth of Civil Right
65
The ruiling in Miranda v. Arizona most affected the procedure in which step of this process?
1
3
2
4
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This World War 1- era poster was intended to persuade-
People to save money during the war
Farmers to consume fewer scarce goods during the war
Women to work producing war materials
People to help finance the war

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