Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the United States during the 1930s?

an extended period of economics depression

How did geographic features affect New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina?

storm waters flooded the city after several levees broke

How did the military innovation shown in this photograph affect the course of World War I?

helped break the stalemate of trench warfare

Which of the following was a major contribution of the Harlem Renaissance to the US culture?

established jazz as a prominent musical form

How were Navajo words used during WWII?

as a secret code for communicating battle plans

The Congression Union for Woman Suffrage and the National Woman's Party led to-

ratification of the 19th amendment

How did press coverage of events in Vietnam affect the US?

reporting of setbacks led to public disillusionment with war

The creation of initiative, referendum and recallduring the Progressive Era resulted in-

expansion of citizens' partcipation in democratic process

What group investigated the political ideology of people in the government and film industry?

The House Un-American Activites Committee

The Roaring Twenties were characterized by-

installment plans, Prohibition, flappers

Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?

economic opportunities in industrialized cities

The incident illustrated by this cartoon increased cynicism toward the governmentbecause-

the President directed a conspiracy to mislead the nation

The introduction of vaccines to the US helped-

limit the spread of infectious diseases

President Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to reassure the American public during tough times by-

delivering series of evening radio speeches - fireside chats

The government issued ration books during WWII in order to-

ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods

The skill and courage of the Tuskegee Airmen served to-

decrease opposition to integrating the armed forces

During the 1920's, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were identified with-

conflict between modernism and traditionalism

What was the result of the atomic bombs dropped in Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

WWII ended with Japan surrendering to the Allies

How did the Zimmerman telegram influence US entry into World War I?

it revealed a proposed alliance between Germany and Mexico

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

increase the food supply during a farm labor shortage

Which of these contributed to the ratification of the 18th amendment?

the growing political influence of women

What does President Clinton's impeachment trial reflect about modern US politics?

politicians face greater scrutiny of their personal lives

How did President Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb affect international relations?

it initiated the arms race with the Soviet Union

What statement best describes a major impact Bill Gates has had on U.S.business & technology?

started the company that provides operating software for PCs

Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act?

federal government could dissolve business monopolies

How did Upton Sinclair's The Jungle change the relationship between government and business?

government inspection of food products were implemented

The primary reason given to justify involvement in Vietnam was that it would

keep Communism from spreading throughout the region

How did President Carter attempt to end hostilities between Arab and Israeli forces?

negotiated a peace treaty known as the Camp David Accords

Which is correct about the economic impact of the Spanish-American War?

acquisition of territories allowed for expansion of trade

19th century nativist organizations advocated-

creating a homogenous society by limiting immigration

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1
"The power I exert on the Court depends on my arguments not on my gender" - said who?
Rosa Parks
Dolores Huerta
Sally Ride
Sandra Day O'Connor
2
Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the United States during the 1930s?
an extended period of economics depression
formation of a national Civil Rights movement
sharp increase in the power given to state governments
adoption of an interventionist foreign policy
3
How did geographic features affect New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina?
mud slides trapped residents in the city
storm waters flooded the city after several levees broke
tornadoes gained momentum in open land areas
storm surges caused a major shift in tectonic plates
4
How did the military innovation shown in this photograph affect the course of World War I?
made the use of land mines obsolete
helped transport large numbers of troops to the battlefield
made communication with officers on the front lines easier
helped break the stalemate of trench warfare
5
Which of the following was a major contribution of the Harlem Renaissance to the US culture?
focused attention on the antiwar literary genre
established jazz as a prominent musical form
brought the most significant beat poets together
increased popularity of vaudeville stage performers
6
How were Navajo words used during WWII?
as a secret code for communicating battle plans
as a language of diplomacy for exchanges with enemy forces
as propaganda to improve morale among Allied soldiers
as signal words for Allied spies posing as civilians
7
The Congression Union for Woman Suffrage and the National Woman's Party led to-
ratification of the 19th amendment
elimination of poll taxes
repeal of the 18th amendment
outlawing of child labor
8
How did press coverage of events in Vietnam affect the US?
footage increased Congressional support for the war
reporting of setbacks led to public disillusionment with war
led to overwhelming international support of US actions
press conferences led to a decline in partisan poltiics
9
The creation of initiative, referendum and recallduring the Progressive Era resulted in-
more sources of revenue for state governments
separate schools for new immigrants
expansion of citizens' partcipation in democratic process
redistribution of the tax burden among citizens
10
What group investigated the political ideology of people in the government and film industry?
The House Un-American Activites Committee
The Motion Picture Association of America
The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
The Senate Committee of Foreign Relations
11
The Roaring Twenties were characterized by-
installment plans, Prohibition, flappers
bank failures, New Deal, bread lines
internment camps, rationing of goods, atomic bomb
brinkmanship, McCarthyism, Containment
12
Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?
better soil conditions in previously uncultivated areas
availability of land grants for homesteaders
lower cost of living in urban areas
economic opportunities in industrialized cities
13
The incident illustrated by this cartoon increased cynicism toward the governmentbecause-
the press secretary failed to keep the public informed
Congress failed to enforce protection of privacy rights
the President directed a conspiracy to mislead the nation
the Supreme Court overruled statutes on confidentiality
14
The introduction of vaccines to the US helped-
limit the spread of infectious diseases
improve the hygiene of medical procedures
improve the quality of water supply
limit the risk in consuming imported produce
15
President Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to reassure the American public during tough times by-
holding weekly town-hall meetings with average citizens
making short appearances in Hollywood films
publishing a weekly news editorial
delivering series of evening radio speeches - fireside chats
16
The government issued ration books during WWII in order to-
allow consumers to buy imported goods
safeguard the profits of struggling businesses
ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods
provide financial security for uninsured citizens
17
The skill and courage of the Tuskegee Airmen served to-
decrease opposition to integrating the armed forces
increase the number of women in the military
give the US an advantage in military encryption
encourage immigrant enlistment in the army
18
Senator Joseph McCarthy is best known for his involvement in-
the political scandals of the 1970s
the Red Scare of the 1950s
the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s
the war effort of the 1940s
19
During the 1920's, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were identified with-
development of new forms of popular entertainment
decline of public support for Progressive reforms
conflict between modernism and traditionalism
increased the use of credit by US consumers
20
What was the result of the atomic bombs dropped in Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
WWII ended with Japan surrendering to the Allies
Soviet Union invades Japan
US initiated the Marshall Plan to rebuild Japan
Germany surrendered to the allies
21
How did the Zimmerman telegram influence US entry into World War I?
it revealed a proposed alliance between Germany and Mexico
It announced the Czar's overthrow in Russia
described Romania's plan to abandon neutrality
contained orders for German U-Boats to destroy shipping
22
During the Gilded Age there was a notable increase in federal support for-
acquisition of foreign territories
increased temperance regulations
growth of big business
involvement in foreign wars
23
Which of these resulted from the prohibition of alcohol during the 1920's?
decline in immigration
expansion of the consumer economy
growing fear of Communism
rise in organized crime
24
What was the primary purpose of the program being promoted by this poster?
reduce health problems of working women
encourage women to join the workforce
increase the food supply during a farm labor shortage
promote the purchase of organically grown produce
25
Which of these contributed to the ratification of the 18th amendment?
growing number of workers organizing into labor unions
politicians campaigning for education reform
veterans protesting to obtain benefits
the growing political influence of women
26
What does President Clinton's impeachment trial reflect about modern US politics?
politicians face greater scrutiny of their personal lives
Campaign finances are monitored by a regulatory agency
Congress investigates judicial nominees thoroughly
media focuses on policy more than actions of officials
27
How did President Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb affect international relations?
it enabled the UN to administer territory in Japan
it prompted other nations to investigate war crimes
it created the first global peacekeeping force
it initiated the arms race with the Soviet Union
28
What statement best describes a major impact Bill Gates has had on U.S.business & technology?
started the company that provides operating software for PCs
designed the heat-shield technology for the space shuttles
set up the first computer network system for the military
created an online store that changed how we purchase goods
29
Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act?
federal government could dissolve business monopolies
it required businesses to pay fees to open overseas locales
influence of labor unions on factory owners reduced
workers secured a greater share of company profits
30
How did Upton Sinclair's The Jungle change the relationship between government and business?
government inspection of food products were implemented
congress regulated the railroad industry
troops were mobilized to break strikes by labor unions
laws were passed to ban discrimination in hiring
31
The primary reason given to justify involvement in Vietnam was that it would
fulfill prior UN obligations
promote reconstruction after WWII
keep Communism from spreading throughout the region
maintain the policy of detente
32
How did President Carter attempt to end hostilities between Arab and Israeli forces?
deployed US troops to defeat Palestinian forces
negotiated a peace treaty known as the Camp David Accords
severed diplomatic ties with Syria
ordered a boycott of the Olympics in Moscow
33
Which is correct about the economic impact of the Spanish-American War?
acquisition of territories allowed for expansion of trade
territorial losses cost the US natural resources
rebuilding the devestated army cost the US billions
oil industry boomed
34
19th century nativist organizations advocated-
conserving natural resources through national parks
limiting military power
globalizing the economy through free trade agreements
creating a homogenous society by limiting immigration

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