What was the goal of the Progressive Era?

To fix the evils of industrialization

What did Alfred Thayer Mahan believe was necessary for the U.S. to become an Imperial Power?

a powerful Navy and bases around the world

What was one reason for this photograph?

U.S. sanctions had caused shortages of oil and gas in Japan

Which action was to ensure that African Americans could exercise their 15th Amendment rights?

The passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965

What was the immediate effect of the event reported in this headline?

World War II ended with Japan surrendering to the Allies.

What was the effect of the Initiative, Referendum, and Recall during the Progressive Era?

It gave citizens more say in government (democracy)

The 14th Amendment was violated by the U.S. government when it authorized the establishment of

internment camps for Japanese Americans

what is the best description of this photograph?

The allies invasion of the beaches at Normandy

What was the "Scopes Trial" about?

Conflict between religion and evolution

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

He started the company that provides operating software

What was the main reason the U.S. did not sign the Treaty of Versailles?

We would be drug into European conflict (League of Nations)

The Palmer Raids and the Sacco and Vanzetti case was a result of what?

Red Scare and Nativism in the 20's

What does the sticker in this illustration represent to patrons of this bank?

The government’s assurance of protection on bank deposits.

Which of the following does this event celebrate?

The global diffusion of an original form of music

What economic system allowed the U.S. to industrialize quickly during the Gilded Age?

Free Enterprise and Laissez-faire

During the 1950s the gov't funded educational initiatives in math and science in response to —

the successful launch of the first artificial satellite

What was America's response to Nazi aggression before Pearl Harbor?

Massive supplies and aid to the Allied Countries

Navajo soldiers made an important contribution to the Allied war effort during World War II by-

encoding military communications for secure transmission

What is one ongoing result of the New Deal?

We rely more on the gov't during times of economic distress.

This 1972 poster depicts an organization originally formed to advocate —

better economic treatment of migrant workers

How does the 1966 Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona continue to affect society?

People accused of a crime must be informed of their rights.

In what way did the Patriot Act after 9-11 affect personal liberties?

the government was granted sweeping surveillance powers, The 4th amendment was compromised in the name of security

What was significant about this person (Sandra Day O'Connor?)

She was the first woman of the Supreme Court

How did President Jimmy Carter attempt to end hostilities between these groups?

He helped negotiate the Camp David Accords.

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

bypass Soviet blockade without provoking a military conflict

Which describes an event that resulted from the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001?

“Troops Deployed to Afghanistan”

The reason given by U.S. leaders to justify military involvement in Vietnam was that it would —

keep communism from spreading throughout the region

What was the U.S.'s response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait?

The U.S. organized a coalition of countries to expel Iraq

Black Panther tactics differed from those of M.L.K. Jr., because the Black Panthers called for—

the use of armed resistance if necessary

The policy objectives of Reaganomics were based on the theory that —

broad tax cuts and financial deregulation

What was an example the government suppressing personal rights during WWI?

The Espionage Act, Schenck v. USA

This photograph best illustrates the need in 1943 to —

maintain the US military and industrial production levels

Which of these factors contributed most to the the photograph?

Prolonged drought and poor farming practices

President Kennedy responded to reports that the USSR was constructing missile sites in Cuba by-

ordering a naval blockade of Cuba

The introduction of vaccines to the United States helped —

limit the spread of infectious diseases

This satirical cartoon expresses a sentiment that eventually contributed to —

the power of the executive branch would increase

How did the situation in the photograph affect the Civil Rights movement?

It resulted in a bus boycott that lasted more than a year.

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1
What was the goal of the Progressive Era?
To expand U.S. interests around the world
To increase the rights of Native Americans
To fix the evils of industrialization
To increase economic production in the U.S.
2
Senator Joseph McCarthy is best known for his involvement in —
the political scandals of the 1970s
the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s
the Red Scare of the 1950s
the war effort of the 1940s
3
What did Alfred Thayer Mahan believe was necessary for the U.S. to become an Imperial Power?
a modern air force
a powerful Navy and bases around the world
Democracy and self reliance
the strongest ground forces
4
What was one reason for this photograph?
The Japanese navy had been defeated at the Battle of Midway.
Japanese Americans had been relocated to internment camps.
The strategy of island hopping had disturbed trade routes.
U.S. sanctions had caused shortages of oil and gas in Japan
5
Which action was to ensure that African Americans could exercise their 15th Amendment rights?
The Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson
The Supreme Court decision in Sweatt v. Painter
The passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
The executive order to desegregate the U.S. Army
6
What was the immediate effect of the event reported in this headline?
The USSR invaded Japan to gain access to natural resources.
The US initiated the help with the rebuilding of Japan.
World War II ended with Japan surrendering to the Allies.
World War II ended with Germany surrendering to the USSR
7
What was the effect of the Initiative, Referendum, and Recall during the Progressive Era?
It set term limits on government officials
It regulated business hiring practices
It limited immigration from Southern Europe
It gave citizens more say in government (democracy)
8
Teddy Roosevelt's addition to the Monroe Doctrine was called what?
Manifest Destiny
Kellog-Briand Treaty
The Roosevelt Corollary
Dollar Diplomacy
9
The 14th Amendment was violated by the U.S. government when it authorized the establishment of
nuclear test sites in Nevada
the Office of War Mobilization
internment camps for Japanese Americans
the Office of Price Administration
10
what is the best description of this photograph?
The allies invasion of the beaches at Normandy
To capture the Italian mainland.
The US transport of weapons to Great Britain.
To repel a German attack on Stalingrad.
11
Reagan's philosophy of building up the military was called what?
McCarthyism
"Peace through Strength"
Containment
Military Industrial Complex
12
What was the "Scopes Trial" about?
The fight for more voting rights for minorities
Conflict between industrialists and workers
The fight against monopolies
Conflict between religion and evolution
13
Which best describes a major impact Bill Gates has had on U.S. business and technology?
He created an online store
He designed heat shield technology used on space shuttles.
He set up the first computer systems for the military.
He started the company that provides operating software
14
What was the main reason the U.S. did not sign the Treaty of Versailles?
It would cost the U.S. billions
We felt it wasn't harsh enough to Germany
We would be drug into European conflict (League of Nations)
It didn't award the U.S. land in Europe
15
The Palmer Raids and the Sacco and Vanzetti case was a result of what?
The tension caused by rapid industialization
The economic downturn of the Great Depression
Rise in consumerism in the 50's
Red Scare and Nativism in the 20's
16
What does the sticker in this illustration represent to patrons of this bank?
The government’s assurance of protection on bank deposits.
Power of the government to stimulate economic growth.
Limitations on the role of the government in providing loans
Restrictions on the govt’s ability to set interest rates.
17
Which of the following does this event celebrate?
The global diffusion of an original form of music
The relationships between different types of music
Improved acoustic qualities of recorded music
The economic impact of the music industry
18
Which of the following best title for this political cartoon?
Persian Gulf War
Iran-Contra Affair
Watergate
Camp David Accords
19
What economic system allowed the U.S. to industrialize quickly during the Gilded Age?
Socialism
Command Economy
Free Enterprise and Laissez-faire
Mercantilism
20
During the 1950s the gov't funded educational initiatives in math and science in response to —
the announcement of international education guidelines
the discovery of new chemical elements
the successful launch of the first artificial satellite
the development of the ENIAC computer
21
The federal government responded to which issue by passing the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Unequal representation in local legislatures
Inadequate medical services in urban areas
Discrimination by employers
Unfair lending practices by banks
22
What was America's response to Nazi aggression before Pearl Harbor?
Invasion of Normandy, France
The U.S. sent millions of troops to Britain
Continued neutrality
Massive supplies and aid to the Allied Countries
23
Navajo soldiers made an important contribution to the Allied war effort during World War II by-
providing intelligence on enemy positions
encoding military communications for secure transmission
flying bombing missions into enemy territory
designing radar technology for submarines
24
What is one ongoing result of the New Deal?
Governments deny residency to persons from other states.
Governments use property taxes to fund medical experiments.
We rely more on the gov't during times of economic distress.
The federal government funds a space-exploration program.
25
This 1972 poster depicts an organization originally formed to advocate —
equal employment opportunities for women
publicly funded health care for children
a retirement system for farm laborers
better economic treatment of migrant workers
26
How does the 1966 Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona continue to affect society?
People accused of a crime must be informed of their rights.
Federal agencies use affirmative-action guidelines
Election officials monitor polling sites during elections.
Guilty criminals have the right to be tried by a jury.
27
In what way did the Patriot Act after 9-11 affect personal liberties?
Muslim immigration was limited
Americans were required to register their guns
the government was granted sweeping surveillance powers
The 4th amendment was compromised in the name of security
28
What was significant about this person (Sandra Day O'Connor?)
She was the first Vice-President candidate
She was the first woman of the Supreme Court
She was the first female general of the U.S. armed forces
She was the first female member of Congress
29
How did President Jimmy Carter attempt to end hostilities between these groups?
He deployed troops to defeat the Palestinians.
He ordered the boycott of the Olympic Games in Moscow.
He helped negotiate the Camp David Accords.
He threatened to sever diplomatic ties with Syria.
30
As a result of the Berlin Airlift, the United States was able to —
transport Polish refugees to safety
intimidate Soviet leaders by demonstrating military power
bypass Soviet blockade without provoking a military conflict
prevent the Nazi Party from reorganizing
31
Which describes an event that resulted from the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001?
“Troops Deployed to Afghanistan”
“Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations Resume”
“Debt Crisis Shakes European Union”
“Russia Increases Petroleum Exports”
32
The reason given by U.S. leaders to justify military involvement in Vietnam was that it would —
keep communism from spreading throughout the region
maintain the policy of détente
fulfill prior United Nations obligations
promote reconstruction after World War II
33
What was the U.S.'s response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait?
The U.S. boycotted Iraqi oil
The U.S. and Israel took out Saddam Hussein
The U.S. remained neutral
The U.S. organized a coalition of countries to expel Iraq
34
Black Panther tactics differed from those of M.L.K. Jr., because the Black Panthers called for—
the use of armed resistance if necessary
respecting government authority
the use of the court system to gain equality
enduring injustice through religious faith
35
The policy objectives of Reaganomics were based on the theory that —
reducing trade barriers would result in a budget surplus
government spending would help reduce unemployment
borrowing from countries would help cover domestic programs
broad tax cuts and financial deregulation
36
What was an example the government suppressing personal rights during WWI?
The Espionage Act
Selective Service Act
The Mexican Repatriation Act
Schenck v. USA
37
This photograph best illustrates the need in 1943 to —
maintain the US military and industrial production levels
increase federal funding for the Manhattan Project
outlaw collective-bargaining practices by labor unions
increase the regulatory power of the War Production Board
38
Which of these factors contributed most to the the photograph?
Severe heat and rapid suburban development
Prolonged drought and poor farming practices
High winds and railroad construction
Flash flooding and intense deforestation
39
President Kennedy responded to reports that the USSR was constructing missile sites in Cuba by-
authorizing military strikes on strategic targets in Cuba
seeking UN approval for economic sanctions against Cuba
ordering a naval blockade of Cuba
asking Congress to declare war on Cuba
40
Lines like the one shown above were partially the result of —
widespread business failures
growing demand for payment of military pensions
the passage of the Selective Service Act
a sudden increase in agricultural exports
41
The introduction of vaccines to the United States helped —
limit the spread of infectious diseases
improve the quality of the water supply
limit the risk in consuming imported produce
improve the hygiene of medical procedures
42
Who was most instrumental in the event described in this headline?
Ella Baker
Thurgood Marshall
Rosa Parks
Martin Luther King Lr.
43
This satirical cartoon expresses a sentiment that eventually contributed to —
the power of the executive branch would increase
the time required for judicial proceedings would increase
the Constitution required hearings to confirm appointments
Supreme Court justices were subject to term limits
44
Andrew Carnegie believed the wealthy should help others - this was called:
Social Darwinism
The Gospel of Wealth
Social Charity
Social Gospel
45
How did the situation in the photograph affect the Civil Rights movement?
It led to the gov't to station the National Guard in states.
It changed the way police arrested public protesters.
It led to an increase in the number of registered voters.
It resulted in a bus boycott that lasted more than a year.

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