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1
During the Progressive Era, one goal of state-level political reformers was to--
limit the use of judicial review by circuit courts
promote the principle of direct democracy
increase influence of businesses on regulatory legislation
prevent party leaders from amending campaign platforms
2
Several of the business trusts created in the 1800's were later declared illegal because they--
donated large sums of money to political candidates
reduced competition through unfair business practices
allowed children to work under unsafe conitions
combined companies that manufactured different products
3
In the late 19th century, the pattern of US immigrants changed in that--
most immigrants were political refugees
Far fewer immigrants arrived in the US than in past years
Most immigrants chose to settle in rural areas as farmers
Numbers increased for immigrants coming from S & E Europe
4
Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Antitrust Act?
Workers secured a greater share of company profits
businesses required to pay fees to open overseas location
The federal government could dissolve business monopolies
The influence of labor unions on factory owners was reduced
5
The passage of legislation to end these practices resulted in--
an increase in political participation by minorities
the adoption of electronic ballots in federal elections
the implementation of limits on lobbying
a reduced number of congressional districts
6
Why did the United States decide to enter WWI?
Communist activities among immigrants threatened the country
US president was obligated to fulfill election promises
A European nation had taken aggressive actions against US
The US had suffered economically from European sanctions
7
Which of the following resulted from McCarthyism during the 1950's?
US diplomats began to express dissenting political viewpoint
US citizens were arrested for being suspected communists
Recruitment procedures for US military branches reformed
Membership in the US Communist Party increased
8
How did Reagan believe he could tackle the problem of stagflation facing the economy in the 80s
reducing taxes, relaxing federal regulations on producers
increasing tariffs so consumers would "buy American"
increasing public spending on education and infrastructure
raising the taxes of wealthier Americans
9
One action that influenced the U.S.-Soviet signing of SALT I Treaty in 1972 was Nixon's--
involvement in the Watergate scandal
opening of diplomatic relations with China
support of Israel during the Yom Kippur War
withdrawal of military forces from Vietnam
10
Which group of people most likely inspired the creation of this 1893 cartoon?
Philanthropist
Political Bosses
Nativists
Union Leaders
11
How did the Zimmerman telegram influence U.S. entry into WWI?
describes Romania's plan to abandon neutrality
Announced the Czar's overthrown in Russia
Revealed proposed military alliance between Germany & Mexico
Contained orders for U-boats to destroy all British ships
12
What is one ongoing result of the New Deal?
People can rely on fed gov during times of economic distress
The federal government funds a space exploration program
State gov. use property taxes to fund social security
State gov. deny residency if person works in diff. state
13
What would would FDRs court packing plan had on the relationship between branches of government
decreased the power of judicial branch
given judicial branch more power over executive branch
increased the responsibilities of the legislative branch
changed the balance of power among the 3 branches
14
Which of the following court cases overturned the legislation of Plessy vs Ferguson?
Brown vs Board of Education
Miranda vs Arizona
Yoder vs Wisconsin
Hernandez vs Texas
15
What historical events resulted in the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
1st Continental Congress met in PA to boycott British goods
Great Britain levied heavy taxes on colonists
American colonist protested taxes with the Boston Tea Party
13 colonies banned together and started a revolution
16
Which need did President Wilson identify in order to persuade Congress to enter World War I?
The need to remove the Nazi threat from Europe
the need to assist the neutral nations with their defense
the need to retaliate against the Japanese
the need to protect freedom of the seas
17
How were the presidential elections of 1876 and 2000 similar?
The outcome of the election was decided by Congress
The winner of the popular vote lost the electoral vote
The winner was decided by the Supreme Court.
Third-party candidates did not affect the outcome.
18
Why is the 1st amendment important to all citizens of the United States?
prevents government to deprive anyone of liberty or happines
it establishes the right for all citizens to bear arms
gives equal protection under the law
protects basic freedoms-speech, religion, press, assembly
19
Which headline describes a consequence of the Teapot Dome Scandal?
Palmer Raids Lead to Arrest of Communists
Washington Conference Limits Warship Building
Cabinet Member Jailed for Corruption
Prohibition Amendment Repealed
20
How did The Jungle contribute to change in the relationship between government and business?
Congress created an agency to regulate the railroads
Government regulations requiring inspection of food products
laws banning work place discrimination were created
Federal troops were mobilized to break union strikes
21
What was one reason Japan attacked the US naval base at Pearl Harbor?
The US strategy of island hopping had disturbed trade routes
US trade sanctions had caused shortages of oil, gas,& rubber
Japanese Americans had relocated to internment camps
Japanese naval fleet had been defeated at Midway
22
In response to the national crisis posed by the Great Depression, the US government--
abandoned deficit spending as a remedy for economic downturn
dismantled financial regulatory agencies
assumed a principal role in protecting economic stability
decreased the number of federal entitlement programs
23
Who introduced an early form of jazz to American culture in the 1920's?
Count Basie
Duke Ellington
Bessie Smith
Louis Armstrong
24
Why did Congress pass the War Powers Act?
to simplify the legislation process of declaring war
to limit executive war powers
to expand executive war powers
to decrease legislative authority during war
25
What was the historical significance of the Presidential election of 2000?
The Supreme Court intervened to prevent a recount
The electoral college ended in a tie
a third-party candidate won several electoral votes
The winner of the popular vote became president
26
What new territories were annexed by the US as a result of the Spanish American War?
Hawaii, Cuba, Alaska
Guam, the Philippines, Puerto Rico
Cuba, Puerto Rico, Midway
Puerto Rico, Guam, Midway
27
The policy objectives of Reaganomics were based on the theory that--
reducing trade barriers would result in budget surplus
Borrowing from other countries would help domestic programs
tax cuts and financial deregulation promote eco. expansion
increase in government spending would reduce unemployment
28
Why did the Populist party want free coinage of silver?
To increase the amount of money in circulation
to raise campaign contribution limits
to reduce economic inflation
to decrease bargaining power of labor unions
29
The baby boom primarily resulted from--
counterculture movement of the 1960's
delay in marriages during WWII during the 1940's
Economic prosperity of the 1920's
Great Depression of the 1930s
30
Why did Progressive reformers push to the ratification of the 17th Amendment?
to strengthen voters' rights to allow recalls of officials
to weaken the states legislatures' check on federal power
to end Senate corruption by directly electing Senators
to allow business interests to influence the elections
31
What was a major reason the United States entered WWI?
Japanese forces had occupied Manchuria
Germany had resumed unrestricted submarine warfare
German troops had landed on American soil
The Austro-Hungarian Empire had invaded Belgium
32
How did the national origins quota system introduced in the 1920s affect immigration of the US
the quota system encourage legal and illegal immigration
The quota system led to dramatic rise in immigration in 1920
quota system discriminated against immigrants seeking jobs
quota system favored immigrants from N and W Europe
33
Which of the following expanded the rights of the President when it came to declaration of war?
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Declaration of Tonkin
Executive Power Act
War Powers Act
34
What effect did Teapot Dome, Watergate, & Clinton's impeachment have on citizens of the US?
They demanded popular trust in the fed. gov. and its leaders
they demand US foreign policies towards containing Communism
They led citizens to demand limits to Presidential power
They brought about increased regulation of gov. spending
35
What does President Bill Clinton's impeachment trial reflect about modern U.S. politics?
Media focuses more on policy issues than personal actions
Elected officials face greater scrutiny of personal lives
Congress conducts thorough investigation of elected ppl
Campaign finances are monitored by a regulatory agency
36
Which was an example of appeasement?
the US Neutrality Acts of
entry of the US into WWII
Agreement of Britain &France to give Germany the Sudetenland
the conquest of Poland
37
Under which President did we expand relations with Communist China?
Jimmy Carter
George H.W. Bush
Ronald Reagan
Richard Nixon
38
Which of the following occurred between 1865 &1900 as a result of rapid industrialization of US
Union membership increased as workers sought better pay
Social/economic class divisions began to disappear
Factory owners introduced wage equity policies for women
Concerns about air pollution led to environmental regulation
39
Which of the amendments protects all citizens from cruel and unusual punishment?
3rd Amendment
10th Amendment
5th Amendment
8th Amendment
40
How did the GI Bill boost the economy after WWII?
by taking veterans off government payroll
by providing federal aid to buy homes, go to school
by guaranteeing veterans their previous jobs
by giving veterans additional social security
41
What prompted Congress to pass the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution?
Fears of conflicts in Middle East requiring US military aid
Decisions made by executive branch during Korea & Vietnam
Limits on authority of the executive branch
Supreme Court banned deployment of US forces
42
In its 1978 University of California Regents vs Bakke decision, the Supreme Court ruled--
University of California had to admit Bakke into med program
University of California did not violate Bakkes civil rights
universities could not use race as apart of admissions
universities couldn't use fixed quotas to maintain diversity
43
FDR used these words,"Yesterday, December 7,1941,a date which shall live in infamy" to describe
surprise attack on Pearl Harbor
atomic bombing of Hiroshima
German invasion of Poland
D-Day invasion at Normandy
44
Which famous photographer depicted the pain and suffering of the Great Depression?
Ansel Adams
Dorothea Lange
Diane Arbus
Andy Warhol
45
Senator Joseph McCarthy is best known for his involvement in--
The Red Scare in the 1950's
his war effort in the 1940's
The Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's
The political scandals of the 1970's
46
The 19th century Social Gospel Movement came about as a response to the--
desire of most Americans to end class distinctions
emergency of militant groups such as the Black Panther Party
demands by government to control the means of production
abuses of great wealth and unregulated business
47
The quote below by Ronald Reagan describes his use of which foreign policy in dealing with USSR
detente
perestrokia
peace through strength
mutual assured destruction
48
How did the post–World War II baby boom affect American society between 1945 and 1960?
It bankrupted the Social Security System.
It encouraged people to migrate to the Sun Belt.
It decreased the demand for housing.
It increased the need for educational resources.
49
Nativist in California in the 1880s would most likely have supported the--
passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act
continuation of the contract labor system
assimilation of Native Americans into mainstream culture
creation of settlement houses to aid new immigrants
50
The formation of national labor unions in the late 1800's was mainly a response to--
economic depressions that led to high unemployment
new laws restricting immigration and naturalizaiton
the passage of federal laws favoring workers
poor working conditions and low wages in many industries
51
In John Steinbeck's book The Grapes of Wrath, which event was being depicted?
American Imperialism
The Dust Bowl
Counter Culture Movement
World War II
52
How does the 1966 Supreme Court decision in Miranda vs Arizona continue to affect society?
People accused of a crime must be read their rights
Election officials monitor polling sites during elections
People accused of a crime have right to trial by peers
Federal agencies must use affirmative action guidelines
53
The New Deal changed thinking about the role of government b/c it was based on the belief that-
federal government should lead in solving economic problems
states should take the lead in solving social issues
economy will fix itself if government leaves it alone
everyone should work together to solve national problems
54
Which group investigated the political ideologies of the film industry during the 50's?
The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
The House Un-American Activities Committee
The Motion Picture Association of America
The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
55
Puerto Rico was ceded to the US as a result of--
Spanish American War
WWI
Cold War
Vietnam War
56
The creation of initiative,recall,and referendum procedures in the Progressive Era resulted in
more sources of revenue for state governments
a system of separate schools for new immigrants
expanding citizen direct participation in democratic process
a redistribution of the tax burden among citizens
57
What was the major goal of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s?
to reform voting rights for African Americans
to end racial segregation
to reduce prejudice against Mexican American immigrants
to improve the living conditions for Native Americans
58
Why was President Nixon's visit to Communist China in 1972 so important?
It convinced the Chinese to abandon Communism
led to unification of Taiwan and Communist China
reduced tensions between the US and communist China
It decreased US dependence on Chinese exports
59
Over the past twenty years, an objective of United States immigration policy has been to--
encourage emigration from Western Europe
reduce the number of illegal immigrants
keep out immigrants from former communist nations
return to an open immigration policy
60
Which landmark act of the Civil Rights Movement banned racial discrimination in public places?
Equal Pay Act 1963
Voting Rights Act 1965
Civil Rights Act 1964
Civil Rights Act 1957
