Cartoons such as this one took the position that deportation was necessary because

communists were infiltrating the United States

How were Navajo words used during World War II?

As a secret code for communicating between Allied units

Which civic action demonstrates the most fundamental responsibility of citizens in a democracy?

Voting in a presidential election

Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?

Economic opportunities in industrialized cities

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

To increase the food supply during a farm-labor shortage

How did Pres. Harry Truman’s decision to drop the atomic bomb affect international relations?

It initiated the arms race with the Soviet Union.

The political activism of the group described in the excerpt contributed directly to

the ratification of the 19th Amendment

What role did Arkansas governor Orval Faubus play in the Little Rock Crisis?

He challenged the federal government to desegregate schools

One way the Internet has improved the quality of life in the United States is by

increasing the ease of obtaining information

The Roaring Twenties were characterized by

installment plans, Prohibition, and flappers

What influenced the U.S.-Soviet signing of the SALT I treaty in 1972 was President Nixon’s

opening of diplomatic relations with China

Why did the Populist Party want free coinage of silver?

To increase the amount of money in circulation

What is one ongoing result of the New Deal?

People rely more on the federal government

This excerpt illustrates Harding’s campaign promise to be a president who would

help the country recover from turmoil of the previous decade

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

An extended period of economic depression

The Twenty-second Amendment was passed in response to which event?

The election of Franklin Roosevelt to 4th presidential term

How did the Booker T. Washington work to improve the lives of African Americans?

By promoting vocational training for African Americans

Which explains why worldwide reactions to U.S. involvement in Vietnam grew hostile?

The US was as an aggressor invading an underdeveloped nation

Nineteenth-century nativist organizations advocated

promoting an homogeneous society by restricting immigration

Which best describes a major impact Bill Gates has had on U.S. business and technology?

started the company that makes computer software

Which of these contributed to the ratification of the Eighteenth Amendment?

The growing political influence of women

What is unique about Sandra Day O’Connor?

She was the first woman Supreme Court Justice

What was one reason for the expansion of machine politics in the late nineteenth century?

Too many immigrants for local governments to support

The creator of this political cartoon was expressing his concerns about

the expansion of executive power during the Great Depression

Which of the following resulted from the U.S. involvement in the Persian Gulf War?

The nation of Kuwait was liberated

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

It helped break the stalemate of trench warfare.

Which situation demonstrates one way that U.S. culture has spread to other parts of the world?

A teenage girl buys a hip-hop CD in China.

Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Antitrust Act?

The federal government could dissolve business monopolies

This organization most likely encourages Congress to pass legislation that

focuses on finding clean and renewable energy sources

Which of the following was a major contribution of the Harlem Renaissance to U.S. culture?

It established jazz as a prominent musical form.

Vernon Baker was awarded the Medal of Honor. How was this award historically significant?

African American veteran of World War II awarded the medal

The ideas contained in the Declaration of Independence helped

inspire people to question the authority of their government

The creation of initiative, referendum, and recall during the Progressive Era resulted in

expansion of citizen participation in the democratic process

How did these features affect New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina?

Storm waters flooded the city after several levees broke.

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1
Cartoons such as this one took the position that deportation was necessary because
communists were infiltrating the United States
political machines had too much power in urban areas
economic decline had increased the competition for jobs
assimilation programs in the USA had been unsuccessful
2
How were Navajo words used during World War II?
As signal words for Allied spies posing as civilians
As propaganda to improve morale among Allied soldiers
As a secret code for communicating between Allied units
As a language of diplomacy for exchanges with enemy forces
3
Under the Family and Medical Leave Act an employee can be guaranteed time off
to complete a college degree.
for assignment to a different work location.
to care for a newborn child.
for an extended vacation due to airline delays.
4
Which civic action demonstrates the most fundamental responsibility of citizens in a democracy?
Volunteering at a community food bank
Signing a petition on a college campus
Registering with the Selective Service
Voting in a presidential election
5
Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?
Economic opportunities in industrialized cities
Better soil conditions in previously uncultivated areas
The lower cost of living in urban areas
The availability of land grants for homesteaders
6
What was a primary purpose of the program being promoted by this poster?
To increase the food supply during a farm-labor shortage
To reduce health problems among working women
To encourage women to join the workforce
To promote the purchase of organically grown produce
7
How did Pres. Harry Truman’s decision to drop the atomic bomb affect international relations?
It enabled the UN to administer territory in Japan
It initiated the arms race with the Soviet Union.
It led to the establishment of the global peacekeeping force
It prompted nations to begin investigations of war crimes
8
The political activism of the group described in the excerpt contributed directly to
the ratification of the 19th Amendment
the repeal of the 18th Amendment
the outlawing of child labor
the elimination of poll taxes
9
What role did Arkansas governor Orval Faubus play in the Little Rock Crisis?
He helped minimize race-related violence
He wanted to improve minority graduation rates.
He authorized legislation to end segregation in schools
He challenged the federal government to desegregate schools
10
One way the Internet has improved the quality of life in the United States is by
increasing the reliability of available information
increasing the ease of obtaining information
improving privacy protection for individuals
decreasing the influence of advertising on consumers
11
The Roaring Twenties were characterized by
brinkmanship, McCarthyism, and a policy of containment
internment camps, the rationing of goods, and atomic bombs
bank failures, the New Deal, and bread lines
installment plans, Prohibition, and flappers
12
What influenced the U.S.-Soviet signing of the SALT I treaty in 1972 was President Nixon’s
withdrawal of military forces from Vietnam
involvement in the Watergate scandal
support of Israel during the Yom Kippur War
opening of diplomatic relations with China
13
Why did the Populist Party want free coinage of silver?
To reduce economic inflation
To increase the amount of money in circulation
To raise campaign contribution limits
To decrease the bargaining power of labor unions
14
What is one ongoing result of the New Deal?
The federal government funds a space-exploration program
State governments deny residency to workers in other states
People rely more on the federal government
State governments use property taxes to fund social security
15
This excerpt illustrates Harding’s campaign promise to be a president who would
improve economic growth by allowing unrestricted immigration
refuse to allow the continuation of laissez-faire policies
help the country recover from turmoil of the previous decade
use diplomacy to establish alliances with other countries
16
Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the United States during the 1930s?
The adoption of an interventionist foreign policy
An extended period of economic depression
sharp increase in the power given to state governments
The formation of a national Civil Rights movement
17
The Twenty-second Amendment was passed in response to which event?
The resignation of Richard Nixon after Watergate
The election of Franklin Roosevelt to 4th presidential term
Bill Clinton’s impeachment trial
Herbert Hoover’s reelection defeat
18
How did the Booker T. Washington work to improve the lives of African Americans?
By promoting vocational training for African Americans
By supporting labor unions for African Americans
By hosting voter registration drives for African Americans
By demanding equal rights immediately for African Americans
19
Which explains why worldwide reactions to U.S. involvement in Vietnam grew hostile?
The US demanded the unconditional surrender of Ho Chi Minh
The US was as an aggressor invading an underdeveloped nation
The US ignored a UN Security Council resolution
The US was viewed as appeasing a brutal dictator.
20
Nineteenth-century nativist organizations advocated
promoting an homogeneous society by restricting immigration
conserving natural resources through national parks
globalizing the economy through participation in free-trade
limiting military power through the organization of militias
21
Which best describes a major impact Bill Gates has had on U.S. business and technology?
set up the first computer network systems for the military.
designed the heat-shield technology used on space shuttles.
created an online store to purchase consumer goods.
started the company that makes computer software
22
Which of these contributed to the ratification of the Eighteenth Amendment?
The growing political influence of women
The growing number of workers organizing into labor unions
Veteran soldiers protesting to obtain benefits
Politicians campaigning for education reform
23
What is unique about Sandra Day O’Connor?
She was the first African American Supreme Court Justice
None of the above
She was the first woman Supreme Court Justice
She was the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice
24
What was one reason for the expansion of machine politics in the late nineteenth century?
Settlement houses failed to help immigrants adjust to life
Too many immigrants for local governments to support
The economy was too tightly regulated to allow urban growth
Restrictions prevented voters from influencing government
25
The creator of this political cartoon was expressing his concerns about
U.S. declaring war on Japan after bombing of Pearl Harbor
the expansion of executive power during the Great Depression
the involvement of U.S. officials in the Iran-Contra scandal
the confirmation hearings of nominee Clarence Thomas
26
Which of the following resulted from the U.S. involvement in the Persian Gulf War?
Iraqi Kurds were granted equal rights
Saddam Hussein was forced from power
The Shah of Iran was overthrown
The nation of Kuwait was liberated
27
How did the military innovation shown in this photograph affect the course of World War I?
It made communications with officers possible.
It made the use of land mines obsolete.
It transported large numbers of troops to the battlefield.
It helped break the stalemate of trench warfare.
28
Which situation demonstrates one way that U.S. culture has spread to other parts of the world?
A businesswoman eats at a sushi restaurant in Canada.
A teenage girl buys a hip-hop CD in China.
A young boy in Great Britain watches anime
A college athlete in Brazil trains for the Olympics.
29
Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Antitrust Act?
Businesses were forced to pay fees to open oversea locations
Workers secured a greater share of company profits
The federal government could dissolve business monopolies
The influence of labor unions on factory owners was reduced
30
This organization most likely encourages Congress to pass legislation that
reduces regulation of the coal-mining industry
gives substantial tax breaks to natural-gas companies
finances oil exploration in domestic waters
focuses on finding clean and renewable energy sources
31
Which of the following was a major contribution of the Harlem Renaissance to U.S. culture?
It brought the most significant beat poets together.
It established jazz as a prominent musical form.
It led to the popularity of vaudeville stage performers
It focused attention on the antiwar literary genre
32
Vernon Baker was awarded the Medal of Honor. How was this award historically significant?
only recipient to serve in both World War I and World War II
the first U.S. naval officer to be honored for bravery
African American veteran of World War II awarded the medal
He led the brigade to land at Normandy during World War II.
33
The ideas contained in the Declaration of Independence helped
inspire people to question the authority of their government
motivate European rulers to establish new colonies
encourage new settlers to assimilate native populations
get religious leaders in other countries to stop persecution
34
The creation of initiative, referendum, and recall during the Progressive Era resulted in
a system of separate schools for new immigrants
more sources of revenue for state governments
a redistribution of the tax burden among citizens
expansion of citizen participation in the democratic process
35
How did these features affect New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina?
Storm waters flooded the city after several levees broke.
Tornadoes gained momentum in open land areas.
Mud slides trapped residents in the city.
Storm surges caused a massive shift in tectonic plates.

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