The practice of yellow journalism most directly influenced the

start of the Spanish-American War

In early 1900s the U.S. proposed the Open Door policy to

secure access to markets in China

The term "cash & carry" policy and the Lend Lease Act were used by the U.S. to

provide support for the Allies in WW2 without entering war

The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s most enhanced American culture by

popularizing African American contributions to the arts

Abolitionists in the pre-Civil War period were likely to support the

activities of the Underground Railroad

President Andrew Jackson used the spoils system to

reward supporters with U.S. government jobs

The Nuremberg Trials established the international precedent that

individuals may be tried for crimes against humanity

The Supreme Court decision in the case Plessy v. Ferguson affected civil rights in the U.S. by

approving racial segregation in public facilities

The Articles of Confederation was unsuccessful at solving many problems because

most power remained with the state gov'ts

A geographic and economic motivation for the Louisiana Purchase was the desire to

control the port of New Orleans

McCarthyism in the 1950's is most closely associated with

claims that communists had infiltrated the federal govt

Federalism is a term used to define the division of power between the

national & state levels of government

The term muckraker was used in the early 1900s to describe writers who

exposed abuses in American society

The Mayflower Compact and the Virginia House of Burgesses are examples of

steps toward representative government

What was a basic cause of the Great Depression of the 1930's?

The distribution of income was unequal

The major reason for President Truman's decision to use atomic bombs against Japan was the

potential loss of American lives from an invasion of Japan

In the 1830s, President Andrew Jackson supported the Indian Removal policy because

whites settlers desired land the Natives lived on

A strict interpretation vs a loose of the Constitution was most evident in the debate over the

creation of the Bank of the U.S. in 1791

The term robber baron was used to describe some owners of big businesses because they

eliminated competition using ruthless methods

The major purpose of the Monroe Doctrine (1823) was to

limit European influence in the Western Hemisphere

The theory of laissez-faire economics was used during the late 1800s to

justify unregulated business growth

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1
The practice of yellow journalism most directly influenced the
acquisition of the Mexican Cession
purchase of Alaska
start of the Spanish-American War
end of the Russo-Japanese War
2
The social contract theory used in the Declaration of Independence was influenced by
Voltaire
Adam Smith
John Locke
Benjamin Franklin
3
The Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 was mainly concerned with
improving treatment of the mentally ill
ending slavery in all the states
expanding women's rights
reducing consumption of alcoholic beverages
4
The term supreme law of the land refers to which document?
Constitution of the U.S.
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
5
In early 1900s the U.S. proposed the Open Door policy to
improve relations with Europe
win support for building the Panama Canal
secure access to markets in China
gain new colonies in the Pacific
6
The term "cash & carry" policy and the Lend Lease Act were used by the U.S. to
encourage British appeasement of Germany
fulfill treaty obligations with Great Britain and France
provide support for the Allies in WW2 without entering war
help fund the League of Nations efforts to maintain peace
7
The Meat Inspection Act & the Pure Food & Drug Act were efforts by the federal government to
restrict foreign competiton
support business monopolies
protect public health & safety
regulate child labor
8
The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s most enhanced American culture by
pressuring southern states to extend voting rights
convincing the Supreme Court to allow affirmative action
popularizing African American contributions to the arts
expanding African American access to education
9
in the 1870s the Granger movement was organized to promote the interests of
farmers
factory workers
suffragists
recent immigration
10
Abolitionists in the pre-Civil War period were likely to support the
activities of the Underground Railroad
passage of the Fugitive Slave Act
use of popular sovereignty in the territories
removal of Cherokee from Georgia
11
President Andrew Jackson used the spoils system to
win support for construction of the Erie Canal
reward supporters with U.S. government jobs
gain passage for the Indian Removal Act
attack the Tariff of Abominations
12
The theory of mercantilism, the purpose of the 13 colonies was to provide Great Britain with
military recruits
workers & manufactured goods
naval bases
raw material & markets
13
The Nuremberg Trials established the international precedent that
individuals may be tried for crimes against humanity
soldiers must obey orders even if it conflicts with values
military leaders can't be responsible for wartime actions
the U.S. should avoid commitments with foreign nations
14
The Supreme Court decision in the case Plessy v. Ferguson affected civil rights in the U.S. by
approving racial segregation in public facilities
rejecting the legal basis of Jim Crow laws
strengthening the protections of the 14th amendment
ruling that segregated public schools were unconstitutional
15
The Articles of Confederation was unsuccessful at solving many problems because
unlimited power was given to the Supreme Ct
political parties prevented the passage of legislation
Congress members were elected according to states population
most power remained with the state gov'ts
16
Starting in the 1870s Jim Crow laws were enacted in Southern states as a means to
ensure equal protection under the law
provide an education for formerly enslaved person
enforce racial segregation
protect the voting rights of formerly enslaved persons
17
The 1st amendment to the constitution guarantees freedom of speech religion petition assembly &
property
liberty
press
life
18
A geographic and economic motivation for the Louisiana Purchase was the desire to
own all of the Great Lakes
annex California
control the port of New Orleans
secure land for the Erie Canal
19
McCarthyism in the 1950's is most closely associated with
claims that communists had infiltrated the federal govt
formation of the Warsaw Pact
efforts to prevent pro-communist gov's in Latin America
passage of the Interstate Highway Act
20
The creation of the presidential cabinet & political parties are examples of
the elastic clause
the unwritten constitution
judicial review
separation of powers
21
The majority of immigrants who arrived in the U.S. between 1800-1860 came from
East Asia
Latin America
Southern & Eastern Europe
Northern & Western Europe
22
Federalism is a term used to define the division of power between the
Senate and the House of Representatives
president and the vice president
national & state levels of government
three branches of the federal govt
23
The term muckraker was used in the early 1900s to describe writers who
exposed abuses in American society
promoted racial integration efforts
supported limits on government regulations
wanted the U.S. to ban all immigrantion
24
The Mayflower Compact and the Virginia House of Burgesses are examples of
economic agreements between the colonists and Natives
equal opportunities for women during the colonial period
limitations placed on colonial Americans by the British Govt
steps toward representative government
25
Which factor most influenced the economic development of the colonial South?
abundant water for manufacturing
plentiful forests
warm & wet growing seasons
rich deposits of iron ore & coal
26
What was a basic cause of the Great Depression of the 1930's?
The distribution of income was unequal
Too many anti-trust laws were passed
Tariffs on foreign manufactured goods were reduced
Immigration was not limited
27
The major reason for President Truman's decision to use atomic bombs against Japan was the
need to defeat Japan before defeating Germany
failure of the island-hopping campaign against Japan
potential loss of American lives from an invasion of Japan
plan to bring democratic government to Japan after the war
28
A major goal of Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society program was to
win the Vietnam War
eliminate poverty
expand foreign aid
promote space exploration
29
During the colonial period, the British Parliament used the policy of mercantilism to
prevent criticism of royal policies
deny representation to the colonists
force colonists to worship in the Anglican Church
limit manufacturing in America
30
Judicial review as practiced by the federal courts, resulted directly from
the articles of confederation
a Supreme Court decision
decisions of colonial governors
the Bill of Rights
31
Which event marked the beginning of the space race with the Soviet Union
U-2 spy plane incident
Berlin Airlift
creation of the space shuttle program
launch of Sputnik
32
In the 1830s, President Andrew Jackson supported the Indian Removal policy because
Natives were attacking southern cities
whites settlers desired land the Natives lived on
he sought complete control of Texas by the U.S.
he wanted to punish Natives for their political opposition
33
A strict interpretation vs a loose of the Constitution was most evident in the debate over the
creation of the Bank of the U.S. in 1791
issuance of the Monroe Doctrine in 1823
annexation of Florida
decision to declare war on Great Britain in 1812
34
Early colonial settlements were located near
mountains
coastline
great plains
lakes
35
The term robber baron was used to describe some owners of big businesses because they
eliminated competition using ruthless methods
opposed the formation of corporations
favored free trade
provided workers with high wages
36
The major purpose of the Monroe Doctrine (1823) was to
secure new colonies in the Caribbean
limit European influence in the Western Hemisphere
create a military alliance for the defense of North America
guarantee democratic gov'ts in Latin America
37
The theory of laissez-faire economics was used during the late 1800s to
justify unregulated business growth
achieve equal distribution of income
support Progressive programs
call for more consumer protection

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