The key event that guaranteed Lincoln's re-election in 1864 was

the fall of Atlanta to General Sherman

Which of the following does NOT describe the Louisiana Purchase of 1803?

French power was expanded in the Western hemisphere

Despite an abundance of fish and game, Jamestown settlers continued to starve because

they wasted a lot of time looking for gold

Which of these most clearly illustrates the president's power as chief executive?

Washington's appointment of a cabinet

One of the immediate effects of the passage of the 1850 Fugitive Slave Act was

passage of personal liberty laws in northern states

US participation in NATO

marked a departure from traditional isolationism

Concerning homosexuals in the military, President Clinton

adopted the "don't ask, don't tell" policy

The Second Bank of the United States performed all of the following functions EXCEPT

shifting funds from the West and South to the Northeast

Which statement BEST describes many of the reforms proposed by the Populist Party?

they were won through the efforts of other political parties

In the 17th century, the Great Migration refers to the?

Settlement of Puritans in Massachusetts

What lesson did white southerners learn from the Nat Turner Rebellion?

slave rebellions were an ever-present threat

The main purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts was to

silence and punish critics of the Federalists

Germany's notorious Zimmermann telegram...

proposed an alliance between Germany and Mexico

One of the primary beliefs of the Farmers' Alliances was that

too much power given to corporations & financial institutes

The primary purpose of the Public Works Administration & the Works Progress Administration was

to provide employment through federal deficit spending

The ideology of revolutionary republicanism

borrowed ideas from former Whig and Enlightenment thinkers

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 established what precedent for new territories

equality of new states with the old

The Founding Fathers failed to eliminate slavery because

a fight over slavery would destroy national unity

The Colombian Exchange has the most significant impact on which group of people? Why?

Europeans-new food led to increased population

Which of the following is regarded as THE major accomplishment of the Nixon administration?

detente with the USSR and China

The application for California statehood caused turmoil in Congress because

it would upset the balance between slave and free states

In 1848, the Free Soil Party platform advocated all of the following EXCEPT

opposition to internal improvements

The causes of the War of 1812 included all of the following EXCEPT

strong sectional rivalries that could be overcome by war

Which of the following resulted from King William's and Queen Anne's Wars?

Colonies more dependent on mother country for protection

An important result of the Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act was

tariff reprisals from a number of foreign countries

The economic theory of mercantilism would be consistent with which of the following statements

Government should direct the economy to maximize exports

Which of the following was NOT a cause of John Adam's defeat in the election of 1800?

British harassment of American sailors

President Clinton's health care reform bill failed because

raised the chance of higher taxes & government interference

The "Gospel of Wealth," as said by Carnegie, promoted the concept that the wealthy should

use their resources to help society

The issuance of the Monroe Doctrine in 1823 was prompted by

fear that France might intervene to restore rule

The ideas of the cartoon illustrate which of the following Industrial Revolution issues?

belief that monopolies controlled the US Senate

Dr. Francis Townsend gained notoriety as a critic of the New Deal with his

$200 per month pension plan for the elderly

One of the most significant aspects of the Interstate Commerce Act was that it

represented first attempt by government to regulate business

The Emancipation Proclamation

freed all slaves only in areas in rebellion against the U.S.

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1
The key event that guaranteed Lincoln's re-election in 1864 was
defeat of Lee's army at Gettysburg
the fall of Vicksburg
the capture of New Orleans
the fall of Atlanta to General Sherman
2
Which of the following does NOT describe the Louisiana Purchase of 1803?
French power was expanded in the Western hemisphere
Was purchased for $15 million from France
The U.S. doubled in size
Jefferson expanded the powers of the presidency
3
A major scandal in the Harding Administration was
Whiskey Ring
Credit Mobilier
Teapot Dome
Tammany Hall
4
The picture below represents what piece of legislation?
Dawes Act
Indian Removal Act
Trail of Tears Act
Homestead Act
5
Despite an abundance of fish and game, Jamestown settlers continued to starve because
they had no weapons or fishing gear
they wasted a lot of time looking for gold
there were not enough gentlemen to organize the workforce
they didn't want ot leave town because of the Natives
6
Which of these most clearly illustrates the president's power as chief executive?
Marshall's decision in Marbury v. Madison
Jefferson's leadership of teh Democratic Republicans
Monroe's policy toward Latin America
Washington's appointment of a cabinet
7
One of the immediate effects of the passage of the 1850 Fugitive Slave Act was
beginning of Bleeding Kansas
passage of personal liberty laws in northern states
start of the Underground Railroad
John C. Calhoun saying slavery was a necessary good
8
The largest absolute vote in US history received by a third-party candidate was achieved by
Thomas in 1932
Perot in 1992
La Follette in 1924
Roosevelt in 1912
9
US participation in NATO
helped resolve the German question
reduced the need for more military spending
reaffirmed US commitment to the defense of Western Europe
marked a departure from traditional isolationism
10
Concerning homosexuals in the military, President Clinton
adopted the "don't ask, don't tell" policy
said it was up to Congress to formulate policy
kept his campaign promise to end all discrimination
kept his campaign promise not to interfere
11
The Compromise of the 1850 was created by what person known as "The Great Compromiser"?
Henry Clay
John C. Calhoun
Daniel Webster
Andrew Jackson
12
The Second Bank of the United States performed all of the following functions EXCEPT
shifting funds from the West and South to the Northeast
keeping a check on the loans of other banks
receiving and paying out federal funds
stabilizing the money supply
13
The main point of this cartoon directly reflects which of the following ideas?
Social Gospel
Social Darwinism
Populism
Progressivism
14
Which statement BEST describes many of the reforms proposed by the Populist Party?
they were won through the efforts of other political parties
they were just campaign promises
they disappeared from public interest
they were undesirable in a democratic country
15
In the 17th century, the Great Migration refers to the?
Immigration of the Irish
Settlement of Puritans in Massachusetts
Movement of African Americans north
Trade in slaves
16
What lesson did white southerners learn from the Nat Turner Rebellion?
gradual emancipation was inevitable
slaves should not be allowed to work in cities
slaves should not be allowed to read the Bible
slave rebellions were an ever-present threat
17
The main purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts was to
control the Federalists
capture French and British spies
silence and punish critics of the Federalists
keep Thomas Jefferson from becoming president
18
In the Dred Scott case, the Supreme Court ruled that
all of the above
Dred Scott was not a citizen of the U.S.
Congress had no power to ban slavery from a territory
the Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional
19
Germany's notorious Zimmermann telegram...
promised temporary halt of submarine warfare
rejected U.S. efforts for a truce in fighting
apologized for sinking the Lusitania
proposed an alliance between Germany and Mexico
20
One of the primary beliefs of the Farmers' Alliances was that
railroads should be under state control
individual competition was most efficient in setting prices
ratio of gold to silver should be 18 to 1
too much power given to corporations & financial institutes
21
The Social Security program of 1935 provided which of the following?
old age pensions paid for by taxes
All of the above
unemployment insurance administered by the government
federally administered unemployment insurance
22
The primary purpose of the Public Works Administration & the Works Progress Administration was
to provide employment through federal deficit spending
to enable industries to plan production and control prices
to provide jobs for African Americans and other minorities
to nationalize the government's control of the work force
23
An armed march on Philadelphia in 1764 protesting lenient Indian Policy was called
Shays Rebellion
Regulator Movement
March of the Paxton Boys
Bacon's Rebellion
24
The ideology of revolutionary republicanism
reflected common colonial interests and experiences
provided a doctrine to which all colonists could subscribe
originated in the struggle of colonists against despotism
borrowed ideas from former Whig and Enlightenment thinkers
25
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 established what precedent for new territories
popular sovereignty
support for public education
fair treatment of the Indians
equality of new states with the old
26
The picture below depicts..
Battle of Guadalcanal
Battle of Midway
Battle of Okinawa
Battle of Iwo Jima
27
Which event is pictured below?
Boston Slaughter
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Boston Rampage
28
The Founding Fathers failed to eliminate slavery because
they did not truly believe in Democracy
economic conditions would not allow such a loss
they were more concerned with women's rights
a fight over slavery would destroy national unity
29
The Colombian Exchange has the most significant impact on which group of people? Why?
Native Americans-encomienda system
Europeans-their wealth increased
Europeans-new food led to increased population
Africans-they received food from Europe
30
Which of the following is regarded as THE major accomplishment of the Nixon administration?
economic reforms
detente with the USSR and China
new social programs
environment regulations
31
The picture below depicts what Populist ideal?
the silver standard
the gold standard
Emergence of Catholicism as a main religion
the bimetallism push
32
The application for California statehood caused turmoil in Congress because
Whigs would allow no more free states into the union
Democrats would allow no more slave states into the Union
It would increase the power of popular sovereignty
it would upset the balance between slave and free states
33
What idea is represented below?
Manifest Destiny
Indian Removal Act
Monroe Doctrine
Trail of Tears
34
In 1848, the Free Soil Party platform advocated all of the following EXCEPT
opposition to slavery in the territories.
support of the Wilmot Proviso
free government homesteads for settlers
opposition to internal improvements
35
Which of the following did NOT contribute to the end of the open range cattle industry?
railroads
droughts
barbed wire
farming
36
The first "big business" in America, in terms of finance, labor relations, and management, was
the oil refining industry.
the railroad industry
the steel industry
the telephone industry.
37
The causes of the War of 1812 included all of the following EXCEPT
demand for respect of America's neutral rights
fear that Indian attacks were caused by Britain
land hunger in the West and a desire for Florida
strong sectional rivalries that could be overcome by war
38
The Treaty of Paris in 1783 stipulated
establishment of borders between America and British lands
all of the above
British recognition of American independence
that Americans allow British collection of prewar debts
39
Which of the following resulted from King William's and Queen Anne's Wars?
Colonies more dependent on mother country for protection
British captured New Orleans
French driven from N. America
Stuart kings driven from power
40
An important result of the Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act was
tariff reprisals from a number of foreign countries
an increase in farm income
a general improvement in business conditions
a great increase in the development of foreign trade
41
The economic theory of mercantilism would be consistent with which of the following statements
Government should direct the economy to maximize exports
colonies are of little importance to the mother country
Trade should be restricted as little as possible
A country should import more than it exports
42
Which of the following was NOT a cause of John Adam's defeat in the election of 1800?
British harassment of American sailors
the XYZ Affair
Hamilton's disagreement with John Adams
the Alien and Sedition Acts
43
President Clinton's health care reform bill failed because
the health care industry didn't need reforming
raised the chance of higher taxes & government interference
it lacked popular support
it lacked a clear cut objective
44
The "Gospel of Wealth," as said by Carnegie, promoted the concept that the wealthy should
donate the bulk of their wealth to religious institutions
use their resources to help society
devout time to the public welfare
give aid directly to the poor
45
The picture below best depicts
Klondike Rush
California Gold Rush
the settling of Western territory
Chinese Exclusion Act
46
The issuance of the Monroe Doctrine in 1823 was prompted by
the Russian annexation of Alaska
fear that France might intervene to restore rule
continuing British intervention in Latin America
President Monroe's hope of increasing his popularity
47
The ideas of the cartoon illustrate which of the following Industrial Revolution issues?
Economy was producing an equitable society
Labor unions had too much influence in government
Senate passed legislation to promote fair business practice
belief that monopolies controlled the US Senate
48
The Tariff of 1816 was the first in American history
that aimed to protect industry
designed to protect Southern agriculture
that imposed taxes on American goods
intended to raise revenue
49
Dr. Francis Townsend gained notoriety as a critic of the New Deal with his
running for President against Roosevelt in 1936
$200 per month pension plan for the elderly
share the wealth program
National Union for Social Justice
50
One of the most significant aspects of the Interstate Commerce Act was that it
revolutionized the business system
did nothing to control big businesses
failed to prohibit worst abuses of business-pools & rebates
represented first attempt by government to regulate business
51
The Emancipation Proclamation
convinced England and France to help the Union
freed all slaves in the United States
freed all slaves only in areas in rebellion against the U.S.
Convinced English and France to help the Confederacy
52
The Interstate Commerce Act and the Sherman Anti-Trust Act...
created strong policies for dealing with corrupt businesses
proved to be ineffective in regulating businesses
created price controls for industry
both outlawed rebates
53
Which event is pictured below?
Selma March
Freedom Summer
March on Washington
54
Which of the following was NOT involved in the Triangular Trade?
Tobacco
Rum
Cotton
Slaves
55
The historian Frederick Jackson Turner argued that the frontier shaped America by
killing off many of the most adventurous individuals
producing institutions very much like those of Europe
creating new opportunities for women
timulating individualism, nationalism, and democracy.
56
According to the Whig ideology, the best defense against corruption and tyranny rested in the
eternal vigilance by the people
suppression of dissent and sedition
maintenance of a strong standing army
increased power of the executive branch
57
Antebellum feminists were generally
active in other reform movements as well
devoted to the issue of women's rights only
united in their goals and methods
indifferent to political issues
58
The ideology that led to Bacon's Rebellion would have motivated which of the following groups?
Abolitionists in 1850s
Americans who opposed imposed Mexican laws in 1830s
SC politicians who opposed the Tariff of Abominations
Western PA farmers who opposed the Whiskey Tax (1790s)
59
The "supply-side" economic theory that President Reagan implemented called for
increasing government spending to stimulate consumption
all of the above
cutting taxes to encourage new investment
maintaining high interest rates to control inflation
60
The 1860 Republican Party platform favored all of the following EXCEPT
the abolition of slavery
construction of a transcontinental railroad
protective tariffs
free homesteads
61
What did the 1828 presidential election demonstrate?
New England would never vote for a Southerner
new political parties were strongly sectional
first-terms presidents were usually reelected
supporters of the common people could not be elected
62
Which of the following resulted from the banking reforms indicated by the Great Depression?
Federal Reserve Act
National Bank Act
Second Bank of the United States
Glass-Steagall Act
63
The Battles of the Coral Sea and Midway were significant in
stemming the tide of Japanese advances in the Pacific
thwarting the Japanese army's drive through Burma
driving the last of America's navy from the Pacific
saving the Philippines from being invaded
64
Which was written in an effort to show treatment of slaves in the South?
The Adventures of Huckleberry Fin by Mark Twain
Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe
An Appeal to Colored Citizens of the World by David Walker
The Liberator by William Lloyd Garrison
65
Many Southerners supported the Compromise of 1850 because it
made the # of free and slave states equal
legalized slavery in all newly acquired territories
provided that Southern way of life would be protected
provided for the return of fugitive slaves
66
Which major battle split the Confederacy in two?
Antietam
Vicksburg
Gettysburg
First Bull Run
67
All of the following factors promoted the growth of suburbs in the 1950s EXCEPT
increased automobile production
expanded road and highway construction
low-cost government loans
laws forbidding residential segregation by races
68
Which of the following was agreed to at the Yalta Conference (1945)?
a commitment to open a second front in France
the invasion of Sicily
the USSA agreed to fight Japan once Germany was defeated
an agreement to divide Germany into 4 military zones
69
Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, and Andrew Johnson had which of the following in common?
a plantation background
a classical education
a lifelong dislike of slavery
preference for policy of laissez-faire toward the economy
70
The most significant consequence of the French and Indian War was that...
Colonists feared another European War
French power in Canada was strengthened
Britain and her colonies began to distrust one another
Spain received Florida
71
One reason Britain gave Oregon to the US was
the support of the Hudson Bay Company
Ameircan acceptance of the 54 40
John Tyler's election
their belief it was not worth fighting over
72
Colonial law generally defined slaves as chattels. This meant that slaves were considered as
pieces of property with no rights
slaves who received freedom after death of their masters
Human beings with limited rights
servants who served for a limited time
73
Which is generally considered the most ambitious reform program since the New Deal?
Johnson's Great Society
Nixon's New Federalism
Truman's Fair Deal
Kennedy's New Frontier
74
Between 1806 and 1809, non-importation, non-intercourse, and embargo acts sought to
balance Southern and Northern economic power
forced Great Britain to recognize American rights
Help Britain in the Napoleonic Wars
bring peace between France and Britain
75
Japanese Internment took place during which conflict:
Vietnam War
World War I
Russo-Japanese War
World War II
76
Which was NOT a result of the French and Indian War (Seven Years' War)?
Great Britain gained Louisiana
Great Britain incurred high war costs
Great Britain began to utilize mercantilism
France lost Canada
77
The so-called Iran Contra Scandal involved the Reagan administration in
a secret CIA effort to arm Iranian exiles
planting misleading intelligence between Iraq and Iran
selling weapons to Anti-American government in Iran
78
Those who opposed ratification of the Constitution were called
Democrats
Federalists
Ant-Federalists
Whigs
79
Which of the following did NOT contribute to the problems of farmers in the late 19th century?
high interest rates
deflation
lack of available land
overpopulation
80
Policies based on the idea of Manifest Destiny led to all of the following EXCEPT
the annexation of Texas
the decline of the Democratic Party
increased sectional conflict over slavery
war with Mexico
81
Which of the following was intended to provide a more elastic currency?
Federal Reserve Act
National Bank Act
Glass-Steagall Act
Second Bank of the United States
82
During the early 1900s, the term "yellow journalism" referred to
anti-Asian editorials and articles
a sensational, often lurid style of reporting of the news
a reporting of the news which reflected political machines
an expression of opinion, not a reporting of the news
83
President Lyndon Johnson received authorization for the use of force in Vietnam through
the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
the United Nations Security Council
the Truman Doctrine
84
Why did President Cleveland intervene in the Pullman Strike of 1894?
strike endangered the national defense
strike endangered national health and safety
strike interfered with U.S. mail and interstate commerce
the Governor of Illinois requested the troops
85
Which individual privately advocated for equality for women?
Abigail Adams
Dolly Madison
Betsy Ross
Martha Washington
86
In its approach to union organization, the Knights of Labor officially
discriminated against Blacks and women
welcomed both skilled and unskilled workers
encouraged the use of the strike
stressed the organization of workers by craft
87
What did Reagan demand of the USSR while giving the speech depicted below?
Reduction in arms
Tear down the Berlin Wall
Liberate Eastern European countries of Lithuania & Latvia
Initiate agreement made in SALT II
88
The War of Jenkins' Ear was
a defeat for France
fought in Europe
a great victory for Spain
confined to the Caribbean Sea and Georgia
89
In addition to putting young men to work, a main purpose of the Civilian Conservation Corps was
promote reforestation and land conservation
provide opportunities for men to try new trade skills
limit population growth
help young married couples buy homes
90
The one obstacle to resolving American-Japanese during the 1941 negotiations was
control of the natural resources of southeast Asia
the embargo on war supplies to Japan
Japanese occupation of China
the Japanese alliance with Germany and Italy
91
The impeachment charges agreed upon accused Nixon of all of the following EXCEPT
misusing the FBI and CIA
ordering the Watergate burglary
payment of bribes
obstruction of justice
92
Which event is pictured below?
Battle of Vicksburg
Battle of Antietam
Battle of New Orleans
Battle of Bull Run
93
Antislavery sentiment underlay the formation in 1840 of the
Liberty Party
Union Party
Democratic Party
Know-Nothing Party
94
The Intolerable Acts of 1774 included all of the following EXCEPT
the closing of Boston harbor
new taxes on glass, tea, lead, and paper
authorizing the governor to limit town meetins
allowing trials of accused colonists moved to Britain
95
The Watergate scandal grew out of the efforts of Nixon's confidants to
control all appointments for the Supreme Court
assure the reelection of Nixon in 1972
tighten security leaks to reporters
control inflation in the U.S. in the 1970s
96
The Taft-Harley Act of 1947 provided for all of the following EXCEPT
permitting employers to sue unions
requiring unions to make public financial statements
permitting union contributions to political campaigns
requiring a sixty-day cooling off period before strikes
97
Woodrow Wilson's "New Freedom" and Theodore Roosevelt's "New Nationalism" were similar in that
both expanded government's role in regulating business
both expanded rights to regulate businesses in states
both removed rights of unions to organize within workplaces
both removed restrictions on rights of women and minorities
98
Which statement best summarizes the Open Door Policy?
The U.S. should have its own sphere of influence in China
U.S. should control international trade in the Pacific
all nations should be granted equal trading rights w/ China
Japan should be excluded from trading with China
99
After 1830, which of the following reform movements began to overshadow the others?
temperance
women's rights
slavery
education
100
The first woman to serve on a presidential cabinet was
Frances Perkins
Hillary Clinton
Pearl S. Buck
Ruth Benedict
101
Anti-feminism achieved its greatest victory in
blocking ratification of the ERA
getting governments to stop aid for abortion clinics
getting Congress to pass the Dependent Woman Tax Act
creating the National Organization for Women
102
Which event had the most substantial impact on late 1960 American politics?
Antiwar backlash after assassination of JFK
Violent protests at 1968 Democratic Convention, Chicago
Woodstock Music Festival
Riots after MLK Jr. assassination
103
One of the most important domestic results of the WWII effort was
complete employment for minority Americans
revitalization of the Federal Reserve System
the end of discrimination for African Americans
the swift ending of the Great Depression
104
The “Canal Era” of American history wasinitiated by the construction of the
Wabash Canal
Panama Canal
Erie Canal
James River and Kanasha Canal
105
Which of the following is a reason Roger Williams was banished?
good works were essential to salvation
the King had no right to take land from Indians
covenant of grace was a false doctrine
church and state should be linked
106
Thomas Jefferson once observed that the best school of political liberty was the
Chesapeake plantation system
Virginia House of Burgesses
College of William and Mary
New England town meeting
107
Which of the following was NOT part of Ross Perot's appeal in the 1992 presidential election?
his charges that the political system was corrupt
his sophisticated public demeanor
his attacks on federal bureaucracy
his use of his own money for his campaign
108
Politicians of the Gilded Age used the spoils system to
elect all federal government officials
fill government jobs on merit rather than patronage
dispense government jobs for political purposes
remove incompetent politicians from office
109
The U.S. government's outlawing of the Indian Sun (Ghost) Dance in 1890 resulted in the
Massacre at Sand Creek
Battle of Wounded Knee
Battle of Potowanamie Creek
Battle of Little Big Horn
110
Gerald Ford's main liability in the 1976 presidential election was
his inexperience in foreign policy
the Watergate scandal
the Republican party's position on civil rights
the war in Vietnam
111
In Marbury v. Madison, Chief Justice Marshall argued successfully that the Supreme Court could
declare federal laws as unconstitutional
determine cases involving interstate commerce
uphold authority of federal government over the states
remove federal officials who could not perform their duties
112
As a result of Jackson's bank policies
sales of public land rose tremendously
the nation entered a period of speculative mania
all of the above
banks printed new banknotes with abandon
113
Which pair of Supreme Court cases shows a change in interpretation?
Scott v. Sanford and Schenk v. US
Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board
Fletcher v. Peck and Gibbons v. Ogden
Cherokee Nation v. Georgia and Worcester v. Georgia
114
Thomas Nast achieved fame and influence as a
photographer
newspaper publisher
radio commentator
political cartoonist
115
Which of the following groups of items are associated with corruption in government?
the Hatch Act -- the Comstock law
Credit Mobilier --- Teapot Dome
Muller v. Oregon --- Taft-Hartley Act
Dollar Diplomacy --- the Mann Act
116
The essential element of the policy of containment was
a commitment to working with the USSR
a commitment to holding communism to the USSR
a commitment to rolling back communism
a rejection of involvement in the United Nations
117
The Alliance for Progress, proposed by President Kennedy, can be called an added dimension of
the Good Neighbor policy
the Lend-Lease Act
the League of Nations
the Truman Doctrine
118
Which of the following characterized the economy of the 1920s?
an emphasis on cash rather than credit purchases
a shift to the production of consumer goods
a drop in the real wages of workers.
increasing wealth for the agricultural sector
119
All of the following events took place during the Kennedy administration EXCEPT
the building of the Berlin Wall
the U-2 incident
the Bay of Pigs invasion
the Cuban Missile Crisis
120
After killing Hamilton in a duel, Aaron Burr
was arrested and found guilty of murder
Fled to England
plotted to divide the US
fled to France
121
The phrase "First Hundred Days" refers to the
time it took Congress to act on FDR's new plans
flood of legislation passed by Congress in the first months
Lame-duck period between Hoover and FDR
worst time of the Depression
122
Manufacturing in the Old South lagged behind that in the North because?
the South lacked important natural resources
white leaders were more concerned with profit than humanity
black labor was incompatible with industry
cotton was a more profitable investment.
123
All of the following were reasons why a consumer culture appeared in the 1950s EXCEPT
the appearance of new and varied products
rising ability of advertisers to create demand for products
a considerable drop in the prices of consumer goods
the creation of credit cards and payment plans
124
Which 19th century event created American fear of anarchists and socialists?
KKK dominance in the South
Resulting court case from the Haymarket Square Riot
Events leading to Homestead Steel Strike
Coxey's March on Washington as a protest to Panic of 1893
125
The original reason so much money was spent on the Atomic Bomb was
a nuclear weapon was the only way to win the war
Albert Einstein might be lost to the war effort
the Germans might get there first
the Japanese were close to their own bomb
126
Washington's Farewell Address in 1796
warned against the dangers of foreign alliances
proposed 2-term limit on the presidency
was delivered to a joint session of Congress
encouraged emergence of political parties
127
The Know-Nothing Party
wanted to limit the rights of freed slaves in the South
demanded an end to immigration into the United States
backed the early efforts of unskilled workers to form unions
upported the claims of farmers against the railroads
128
Why did the government have so much trouble enforcing the 18th amendment?
the government stopped enforcing civil rights in the south
Husbands didn't want their wives to vote
Jim Crow Laws
There was an incredible amount of money to be made illegally
129
The Stonewall riots helped forge a new sense of solidarity among
African-Americans
Native Americans
women
gay Americans
130
Which of the following contributed most to the American victory in the Revolution?
a major victory at Valley Forge
support from French Canadians
British failure to capture Philadelphia
French military and financial assistance
131
What was the role of African-Americans in the American Revolution?
Southern blacks were encouraged to enlist
British recruited slaves in exchange for freedom
Slaves escaped in mass number to ensure freedom
Though enslaved, rallied around rhetoric of independence
132
President H.W. Bush signed all of the following pieces of legislation EXCEPT
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991
the SALT I Treaty
the Clean Air Act of 1990
the Equal Rights Amendment
133
Both Social Darwinism and classical economics agree that
the government should ease the lot of the poor
humans are descended from lower animals.
government ownership of business is desireable
free competition promotes human progress
134
Which of the following is true of NAFTA?
attempted to create tariff-free market in N.America
free trade zone established between N. America & Europe
ended trade war between Japan and the nations of N. America
Attempt to buy from S. American to help developing countries
135
A major weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that they
did not include a method for amendment
created a too-powerful chief executive
made it difficult for the government to establish taxes
denied Federal government power to mediate disputes
136
The Battle of Tippecanoe resulted in
Shawnee loss and Creek victory
Expulsion of the British in Canada
defeat of the British at the hands of the Indians
death of the dream of an Indian Confederacy
137
The Constitutional Convention was called to
write a new Constitution
write a bill of rights
revise the Articles
weaken the central government
138
The Red Scare of 1919 was influenced by all of the following EXCEPT
the continuation of World War I
formation of the American Communist Party
terrorist bombings
the October Russian Revolution
139
In Resistance to Civil Government, Henry David Thoreau claimed that an individual should
live in isolation and live as simply as possible
reject artificial constraints of government
pay no poll taxes
refuse to obey unjust laws
140
The Populist movement was significant because
helped elect a president at peak of its power
led to successful radical movements in the early 1900s
one of the few third party movements to gain influence
activists were responsible for success of McKinley
141
The Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson upheld which of the following principles?
"Separate but equal."
"Clear and present danger."
"Without redeeming social value."
"With all deliberate speed."
142
Which of the following ideas developed in politics based on the issues expressed in the image?
POpulist ideas to have direct election of Congress
Great Society voting rights legislation
Progressive ideas to break up monopolies
New Deal ideas for redistribution of wealth
143
Which of the following was most crucial in bringing about U.S. participation in World War I?
British propaganda
German submarine attacks on merchant and passenger ships
German violation of Belgian neutrality
German interference with Mexico
144
Harry Truman aided the cause of civil rights by
denouncing Southern support in the 1948 election
desegregating the armed forces
ordering non-discrimination in all defense contracts
integrating public schools
145
What action did President Eisenhower take to bring about integration in Little Rock, Arkansas?
he placed the National Guard in charge of desegregation
he began impeachment proceedings against the Governor
he urged Congress to pass civil rights legislation
he had the Justice Department file a suit in federal courts
146
Which of the following required each community of 50 or more families to provide a teacher?
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Virginia
Maryland
147
Women emerged from the American Revolution with the prescribed new responsibility of
serving in local political office
raising sons and daughters to be good republican citizens
becoming public school teachers
enjoying the vote
148
Progressives supported participation in the political process through all EXCEPT
initiative
city manager government
recall
direct election of senators
149
The debate between Webster and Hayne in 1830 concerned?
re-chartering the Bank of the U.S.
extension of slavery into the territories
the nullification of federal laws
the Fugitive Slave Law
150
The Alliance for Progress in Latin America was most similar in purpose to the
Truman Doctrine
NATO Alliance
Marshall Plan
Eisenhower Doctrine
151
Which of these 20th century actions parallels the civil rights issue in the cartoon?
Racial integration of US military
Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1965
Korematsu v. US decision
Brown v. Board decision
152
Manifest Destiny was associated with which of the following wars involving the United States?
Spanish American War
War of 1812
WWI
Civil War
153
The direct cause of the American entrance into WWII was
Fall of France
Hitler's attack on the Soviet Union
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
Invasion of New York by Canada
154
The event that partially jolted Congress out of isolationism (WWII) was
Defeat of Britain at Battle of Britain
Hitler-Stalin Pact
fall of Poland
fall of France
155
The American Constitutional Convention of 1787 was dominated by
officers and enlisted men of the Continental Army
backwoods farmers and fronteirsmen
White, land-owning men
artisans and mechanics
156
By the end of the 1920s, what had become the nation's largest industry?
automobiles
oil
steel
railroads
157
The principle of implied powers in the Constitution was established in the case of
Marbury v. Madison
Fletcher v. Peck
McCulloch v. Maryland
Roe v. Wade
158
The Jay Treaty (1794) provided for
evacuation of British troops from the Great Lakes
ending of impressment of American sailors
settlement of the Canadian boundary
free navigation of the Mississippi River
159
According to the Proclamation of 1763
colonial paper money could not be permitted
speculators could buy land from Native Americans
settlers could not cross the Mississippi river
settlers could not cross the Appalachians
160
In Congress, most of the criticism of the Mexican War came from the
Republicans
Populists
Whigs
Democrats
161
The most significant impact of the introduction of sugarcane in the West Indies was
development of war between Spain and Portugal over Caribbean
Need for slave labor from Africa
destruction of ecosystem of many Caribbean islands
desire for Spanish to settle the New World for families
162
The Sedition Act of 1918 was most often used to punish
rich progressives who did not fund the war effort
members of the press
immigrants coming to the U.S. from wartorn areas
persons who criticized the war effort
163
Which of the following is best depicted by the map below?
Colombian Exchange
Middle Passage
Triangular Trade
164
President Carter called this issue "The moral equivalent of war." What issue was it?
deregulation of industry
the energy issue
worldwide poverty
poverty in America
165
Most of the cotton produced in the South after the cotton gin was
grown on the tidewater plains
produced by free labor
consumed by Southern textile plants
sold to England
166
Why was the U.S. able to retaliate after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
the attack was a failure
Most of the Pacific fleet was at sea
The Pacific aircraft carriers were at sea
most ships suffered only minor damage
167
The invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944 was led by
Douglas MacArthur
Dwight Eisenhower
Montgomery
George Patton
168
The SALT I Agreement
brought about end of OPEC oil embargo
arranged USSR purchase of American weaponry
limited missiles of the U.S. and USSR
called for phased withdrawal of U.S. troops from Europe
169
The main economic problem faced by President Truman in his first term was
a dwindling money supply
tight credit
deflation
inflation
170
The long-range purpose of the Albany Congress in 1754 was to...
Achieve colonial unity and common defense against French
propose independence from Britain
declare war on the Iroquois
Prohibit trade outside of Western hemisphere
171
When President Taft called for "Dollar Diplomacy," he advocated
encouraging foreign exports by reducing tariffs
the rejection of the Open-Door Policy
purchasing foreign-owned territories
U.S. businessmen should invest in underdeveloped countries
172
The cartoon below best depicts
influx of immigrants causing corruption in politics
effects of scandal on local politics
Influence of Political Machines
the debate over the gold standard
173
Critics of McCarthyism in the 1950s stressed the idea that
fears of subversion can violate constitutional liberties
the government should always be on guard against communists
communism will gain influence in times of prosperity
loyalty oaths can prevent espionage
174
Which was the most significant foreign policy accomplishment of President Carter?
Paris Peace Accords
SALT II Treaty
Panama Canal Treaties
Camp David Accords
175
The highly criticized Reagan program known as Strategic Defense Initiative "Star Wars" proposed
to arm the Contras in Nicaragua
place Marines in the Middle East to defend oil reserves
create a defensive missile system in space to shield the US
build a massive Death Star
176
Manifest Destiny was based on all of the following ideas EXCEPT
new lands would extend the range of American government
white superiority justified taking Indian lands
conquest of new territory would give U.S. military strength
America had a specially ordained mission to spread
177
The picture below depicts...
Completion of Manifest Destiny
Significance of Indian Removal
Chinese Exclusion Act
Transcontinental Railroad
178
The 1950s most closely resembles what other era?
1880s
1930s
1850s
1920s
179
The term "New Immigration" refers to which of the following groups?
internal immigration of blacks to the north after 1900
Eastern and Southern European immigrants post 1880
Irish immigrants during the potato famine
immigrants arriving after National Origins Act of 1924
180
Which of the following statements best describes the event in the political cartoon?
South Dems tried to exclude Reps from Southern politics
Rad. Republicans resorted to threats to make Freedmen vote
White supremacists made blacks vote for their candidates
South passed legislation eliminating Freedmen rights to vote
181
Which statement concerning African-Americans' Civil Rights movement in the 1960s is accurate?
white support was rejected
its leaders failed to use Congressional support
the movement failed to achieve significant progress
it stimulated the growth of other reform movements
182
The Dawes Plan addressed
provided a solution to the tangle of war debt
Condemn the Japanese aggression in Manchuria
the Big Stick Policy in the Caribbean
aimed to prevent German rearmament
183
The Dawes Act changed attitudes toward Native Americans when it
wiped out tribal ownership & granted 160 acres to families
treated tribes as independent nations
forbade selling alcohol or guns on reservations
established new and larger reservations for all tribes
184
Anglo-American women in colonial times
were more likely than men to do agricultural work
could own property if widowed or divorced
were required to teach their children
enjoyed more liberties than Native American women
185
The Oneida Community
believed it liberated women from traditional family bonds
was widely accepted and had no critics
called for celibacy and attracted members through conversion
advocated "free love" to redefine gender roles
186
Thomas Paine's Common Sense
demanded a strong executive branch in the Constitution
criticized weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation
insisted Britain allow representation from colonists
urged colonists to declare independence
187
Stalwarts, Half-Breeds, and Mugwumps were
factions of the Republican Party
names for Democratic Party reformers
Native American political groups
independent political parties
188
Which of the following best describes the administrations of Warren Harding & Calvin Coolidge?
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself!
The trusts must be broken!
The world must be made safe for democracy!
The business of government is business!
189
Which of the following was a major market for New England goods in the late 17th century?
India
South America
West Indies
Continental Europe
190
The United States during World War II adopted all of the following strategies EXCEPT
victory in the European area first
an eventual second front by invading Europe
unconditional surrender
use of atomic bombs on Germany and Japan
191
What event is pictured below?
Signing of Declaration of Independence
Signing of Jay's Treaty
Signing of Constitution
Signing of Articles of Confederation
192
Which of the following did NOT occur between 1866 and 1900?
William Jennings Bryan gave his "Cross of Gold" speech
the first federal anti-trust act was passed
the Sioux Indians were subdued
the Federal Reserve Banking system was established
193
As a result of the "Corrupt Bargain"
Congress approved the Monroe Doctrine
John Quincy Adams became president
Henry Clay's American system suffered a crushing defeat
the Bank of the U.S. was established
194
Colonial cities functioned primarily as
centers of large scale banking operations
mercantile centers for collecting and selling
centers of light manufacturing
Places where most poor immigrants settled and worked
195
WWI brought about which of the following social and economic changes in the United States?
extensive black migration to the North
a strengthening of anti-trust laws
a loosening of controls on freedom of speech
decline of trade unions
196
General Charles Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown resulted largely from the
French fleet winning control of the Chesapeake Bay
mass desertion of Hessians from the British army
the defection of Benedict Arnold at West Point
arrival of fresh soldiers to help Washington's army
197
The origins of the Cold War lay in a fundamental disagreement over
North Africa
The Middle East
East Asia
Eastern Europe
198
The most accurate description of U.S. foreign policy toward Japan between 1900 and 1941 is that
encouraged Japan to develop a strong industry
lacked interest in Japanese policies
we supported Japan's territorial ambitions
we attempted to restrict Japan's growth and power
199
In both the Korean War and the Vietnam War, the...
U.S. managed a stalemate with communist forces
U.S. fought for years without formal declaration of war
lack of U.S. success led to growing anti-war sentiment
United Nations sanctioned the U.S. to stop
200
The Judiciary Act of 1789
provided for impeachment of federal officers
was violated by William Marbury
established system of lower federal courts
provided for election of local judges
201
The significance of the civil rights laws of 1957 and 1960 was that they
opened doors to equal opportunity in employment
provided protection for women as well as minorities
succeeded in ending discrimination in public facilities
were the first civil rights laws passed since Reconstruction
202
The Stamp Act Congress was significant because it
led directly to the First Continental Congress
repealed the Stamp Act
marked an important step of unity among the colonists
demonstrated that the colonies were loyal to Britain
203
George Washington's selection to lead the colonial army was
largely political
based solely on military experience
opposed by New England
a poor choice
204
The diplomatic strategy behind the Lend-Lease program was to
support non-Communist nations during WWII
continue American neutrality during WWII
aid American interests in Latin America
Support England against Germany without going to war
205
American went to war against Spain in 1898 because of all of the following reasons EXCEPT
Spain's refusal to discuss terms for peace
Comparison of Cuban insurrection to the American Revolution
the buildup of public pressure for war
alleged Spanish mistreatment of Cuban civilians
206
The basic economic motivation behind the coinage of silver was to
ease the burden of debtors
encourage reduced production of agricultural products
increase foreign trade
encourage increased production of agricultural products
207
The foreign policies of Washington, Jefferson, and Monroe were similar in that they
aided the French Republic
sought to avoid involvement in European affairs
were hostile to England
favored England
208
The 1968 Tet Offensive
was depicted as a major U.S. victory
led to the belief that the Vietnam War was unwinnable
brought an immediate end to the Vietnam War
was a military victory for the North Vietnamese
209
The 1920 Census revealed that, for the first time, most
adult women worked outside the home
Americans lived in cities
Americans lived in suburbs
men worked in manufacturing
210
The headright system adopted in the Virginia colony...
determined eligibility for voting
toughened laws applying to indentured servants
gave 50 acres to anyone transporting someone to the colony
encouraged development of urban centers
211
Both the New Frontier and the Great Society shared the idea that
foreign trade should be cut to a minimum
taxes should be raised to stimulate consumer spending
key industries should be nationalized
the government should provide aid for those less fortunate
212
President Kennedy's legislative successes included all of the following EXCEPT
expanding the space program
establishing the Peace Corps
implementing a strong Civil Rights Act
increasing the minimum wage
213
Which 20th Century event parallels the cartoon?
Government environmental regulation of the 1970s
Post-WWI to WWII business development
New Deal legislation control big business authority in gov.
laissez-faire attitude of 1920s politics
214
The counter-culture of the 1960s promoted all of the following EXCEPT
desires for greater self-fulfillment
tolerant attitudes regarding sexual morality
a new emphasis on religion
questioning of government and other authority
215
Protestant Americans distrusted the Irish mostly because
they were poor
they were Catholic
they were slow to learn English
they stole American jobs
216
William Lloyd Garrison pledged his dedication to
immediate abolition of slavery in the South
outlawing the slave trade
preventing expansion of slavery beyond the South
shipping free blacks back to Africa
217
The H.W. Bush administration succeeded in easing tensions in all of the following areas EXCEPT
Kuwait
Middle East
Panama
Bosnia
218
The purpose of the Pendleton Act of 1883 was to
Make appointments to federal jobs were approved by Congress
make political machines and city bosses illegal
fill some government jobs on the basis of competitive exams
establish the first racial quotas for government jobs
219
The Whig Party turned against President John Tyler because
He was ineffective in pushing the Whig agenda
he spoke in favor of annexing Texas
he criticized Henry Clay
he opposed the entire Whig legislative program
220
Prohibition failed because
rural America failed to support it
the costs of enforcing it were too expensive
many believed the law interfered with personal freedom
organized crime controlled illegal liquor production
221
By opening territory north of 36º 30' to slavery, the Kansas-Nebraska Act repealed the
Northwest Ordinance
Dred Scott decision
Missouri Compromise
Compromise of 1850
222
The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution was important because it
guaranteed equal protection under the law for every citizen
prohibited slavery within the United States
Gave Congress the power to establish/collect income taxes
prohibited any state from denying women the right to vote
223
The California Gold Rush resulted in all of the following developments EXCEPT the
forcing Indians to serve as indentured laborers
pressuring the federal government to annex California
influx of 200,000 into the region
kidnapping of thousands of Chinese to serve as workers
224
Britain enjoyed all of the following advantages in the Revolution EXCEPT
superior industrial resources
a coherent structure of command
greater commitment to the conflict
Greatest navy and best-equipped army in the world
225
The two factors that did most to stimulate rapid western settlement were
removal of buffalo and Native Americans from the plains
the Homestead Act and the railroad
all of the above
gold rushes and the rise of cattle kingdoms
226
Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin in response to
passage of the Fugitive Slave Law in 1850
Nat Turner insurrection
trial and execution of John Brown
admission of Missouri as a slave state
227
In the cartoon pictured, the cartoonist is mocking Jackson's use of what while president?
All of the above
Executive Orders
Use of military power to enforce laws
Vetoes
228
The National Organization for Women was created
to elect women to political office
as a civil rights organization for women
none of the above
to promote women for top corporate jobs
229
Which British tactic, pictured below, was one of the reasons for the War of 1812?
impressment
slavery
mercantilism
mutiny
230
The conclusion of the Sacco and Vanzetti case suggested that
the two men were clearly guilty
the 2 men needed better legal representation
African Americans couldn't get a fair trial in the South
many had an unreasonable fear of radicals and foreigners
231
The great increase in the slave population in the early 1800s was due to
larger imports of slavers from the West Indies
natural reproduction
increased slave trade with Africa
deliberate breeding of slaves by plantation owners
232
Which of the following would most likely support the main ideas of the Mayflower Compact?
Persons living in New Harmony (Indiana Communal Society)
Supporters of the Articles of Confederation
Delegates to 1787 Constitutional Convention
Delegates to the Stamp Act Congress
233
Why did riots break out in the South during the Civil War?
Food shortages
military draft
easement of slave codes
centralization of political power
234
Which of the following members of Harding's cabinet was incompetent and corrupt?
Charles Evan Hughes
Albert Fall
Andrew Mellon
Josiah Grant
235
The common use of poll taxes to inhibit black voters in the South was outlawed by the
Civil Rights Act of 1964
24th Amendment
Voting Rights Act of 1965
War on Poverty
236
The Helsinki Accords, signed by Gerald Ford and leaders of thirty-four other nations
rejected Soviet-directed boundary of Poland
was condemned by the USSR as meaningless
pledged guarantee of basic human rights
proved that detente was not possible
237
President Carter thought he could advance the cause of human rights by
arranging summit meetings with Middle Eastern leaders
intervening in Nicaragua
threatening force on Cuba's dictatorship
cutting off U.S. aid to dictatorial regimes
238
The Halfway Covenant
decreased church membership
allowed full communion for non converted members
brought an end to the jeremiads of Puritan Ministers
admitted to baptism but not full membership unconverted kids

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