During the 1920's, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were identified with-

conflict between modernism and traditionalism

What group investigated the political ideology of people in the government and film industry?

The House Un-American Activites Committee

The Roaring Twenties were characterized by-

installment plans, Prohibition, flappers

The incident illustrated by this cartoon increased cynicism toward the government because-

the President directed a conspiracy to mislead the nation

What was the result of the atomic bombs dropped in Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

WWII ended with Japan surrendering to the Allies

Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?

economic opportunities in industrialized cities

How did Upton Sinclair's The Jungle change the relationship between government and business?

government inspection of food products were implemented

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

increase the food supply during a farm labor shortage

Which of the following was a major contribution of the Harlem Renaissance to the US culture?

established jazz as a prominent musical form

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

helped break the stalemate of trench warfare

What does President Clinton's impeachment trial reflect about modern US politics?

politicians face greater scrutiny of their personal lives

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

an extended period of economics depression

Which of these contributed to the ratification of the 18th amendment?

the growing political influence of women

Which is correct about the economic impact of the Spanish-American War?

acquisition of territories allowed for expansion of trade

The primary reason given to justify involvement in Vietnam was that it would

keep Communism from spreading throughout the region

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

expansion of citizens' partcipation in democratic process

The Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage and the National Woman's Party led to-

ratification of the 19th amendment

How did the Zimmerman telegram influence US entry into World War I?

it revealed a proposed alliance between Germany and Mexico

The introduction of vaccines to the US helped-

limit the spread of infectious diseases

President Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to reassure the American public during tough times by-

delivering series of evening radio speeches - fireside chats

19th century nativist organizations advocated-

creating a homogenous society by limiting immigration

How did President Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb affect international relations?

it initiated the arms race with the Soviet Union

What statement best describes a major impact Bill Gates has had on U.S.business & technology?

started the company that provides operating software for PCs

How did geographic features affect New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina?

storm waters flooded the city after several levees broke

The government issued ration books during WWII in order to-

ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods

How did President Carter attempt to end hostilities between Arab and Israeli forces?

negotiated a peace treaty known as the Camp David Accords

How did press coverage of events in Vietnam change reaction to the conflict?

reporting of setbacks led to public disillusionment with war

Why did Japan attack the United States at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941?

To prevent US interference in Japan's plans of conquest.

Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act?

federal government could dissolve business monopolies

How were Navajo words used during WWII?

as a secret code for communicating battle plans

The skill and courage of the Tuskegee Airmen served to-

decrease opposition to integrating the armed forces

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1
During the 1920's, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were identified with-
increased the use of credit by US consumers
decline of public support for Progressive reforms
development of new forms of popular entertainment
conflict between modernism and traditionalism
2
What group investigated the political ideology of people in the government and film industry?
The House Un-American Activites Committee
The Motion Picture Association of America
The Senate Committee of Foreign Relations
The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
3
The Roaring Twenties were characterized by-
bank failures, New Deal, bread lines
brinkmanship, McCarthyism, Containment
installment plans, Prohibition, flappers
internment camps, rationing of goods, atomic bomb
4
The incident illustrated by this cartoon increased cynicism toward the government because-
the Supreme Court overruled statutes on confidentiality
the President directed a conspiracy to mislead the nation
the press secretary failed to keep the public informed
Congress failed to enforce protection of privacy rights
5
What was the result of the atomic bombs dropped in Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
Germany surrendered to the allies
US initiated the Marshall Plan to rebuild Japan
WWII ended with Japan surrendering to the Allies
Soviet Union invades Japan
6
Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?
availability of land grants for homesteaders
lower cost of living in urban areas
economic opportunities in industrialized cities
better soil conditions in previously uncultivated areas
7
How did Upton Sinclair's The Jungle change the relationship between government and business?
congress regulated the railroad industry
troops were mobilized to break strikes by labor unions
laws were passed to ban discrimination in hiring
government inspection of food products were implemented
8
What was the primary purpose of the program being promoted by this poster?
promote the purchase of organically grown produce
reduce health problems of working women
encourage women to join the workforce
increase the food supply during a farm labor shortage
9
Which of the following was a major contribution of the Harlem Renaissance to the US culture?
brought the most significant beat poets together
increased popularity of vaudeville stage performers
focused attention on the antiwar literary genre
established jazz as a prominent musical form
10
How did the military innovation shown in this photograph affect the course of World War I?
helped transport large numbers of troops to the battlefield
made the use of land mines obsolete
helped break the stalemate of trench warfare
made communication with officers on the front lines easier
11
What does President Clinton's impeachment trial reflect about modern US politics?
Campaign finances are monitored by a regulatory agency
politicians face greater scrutiny of their personal lives
media focuses on policy more than actions of officials
Congress investigates judicial nominees thoroughly
12
Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the United States during the 1930s?
an extended period of economics depression
sharp increase in the power given to state governments
adoption of an interventionist foreign policy
formation of a national Civil Rights movement
13
Which of these contributed to the ratification of the 18th amendment?
politicians campaigning for education reform
growing number of workers organizing into labor unions
veterans protesting to obtain benefits
the growing political influence of women
14
Which is correct about the economic impact of the Spanish-American War?
rebuilding the devestated army cost the US billions
territorial losses cost the US natural resources
acquisition of territories allowed for expansion of trade
oil industry boomed
15
The primary reason given to justify involvement in Vietnam was that it would
promote reconstruction after WWII
keep Communism from spreading throughout the region
fulfill prior UN obligations
maintain the policy of detente
16
The creation of initiative, referendum and recall during the Progressive Era resulted in-
redistribution of the tax burden among citizens
separate schools for new immigrants
more sources of revenue for state governments
expansion of citizens' partcipation in democratic process
17
The Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage and the National Woman's Party led to-
outlawing of child labor
repeal of the 18th amendment
ratification of the 19th amendment
elimination of poll taxes
18
During the Gilded Age there was a notable increase in federal support for-
acquisition of foreign territories
involvement in foreign wars
increased temperance regulations
growth of big business
19
How did the Zimmerman telegram influence US entry into World War I?
contained orders for German U-Boats to destroy shipping
described Romania's plan to abandon neutrality
it revealed a proposed alliance between Germany and Mexico
It announced the Czar's overthrow in Russia
20
The introduction of vaccines to the US helped-
limit the spread of infectious diseases
limit the risk in consuming imported produce
improve the hygiene of medical procedures
improve the quality of water supply
21
President Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to reassure the American public during tough times by-
publishing a weekly news editorial
making short appearances in Hollywood films
holding weekly town-hall meetings with average citizens
delivering series of evening radio speeches - fireside chats
22
Senator Joseph McCarthy is best known for his involvement in-
the war effort of the 1940s
the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s
the Red Scare of the 1950s
the political scandals of the 1970s
23
19th century nativist organizations advocated-
globalizing the economy through free trade agreements
creating a homogenous society by limiting immigration
limiting military power
conserving natural resources through national parks
24
How did President Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb affect international relations?
it prompted other nations to investigate war crimes
it enabled the UN to administer territory in Japan
it created the first global peacekeeping force
it initiated the arms race with the Soviet Union
25
What statement best describes a major impact Bill Gates has had on U.S.business & technology?
started the company that provides operating software for PCs
set up the first computer network system for the military
created an online store that changed how we purchase goods
designed the heat-shield technology for the space shuttles
26
How did geographic features affect New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina?
storm waters flooded the city after several levees broke
storm surges caused a major shift in tectonic plates
tornadoes gained momentum in open land areas
mud slides trapped residents in the city
27
The government issued ration books during WWII in order to-
ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods
safeguard the profits of struggling businesses
provide financial security for uninsured citizens
allow consumers to buy imported goods
28
How did President Carter attempt to end hostilities between Arab and Israeli forces?
severed diplomatic ties with Syria
ordered a boycott of the Olympics in Moscow
negotiated a peace treaty known as the Camp David Accords
deployed US troops to defeat Palestinian forces
29
How did press coverage of events in Vietnam change reaction to the conflict?
press conferences led to a decline in partisan poltiics
reporting of setbacks led to public disillusionment with war
led to overwhelming international support of US actions
footage increased Congressional support for the war
30
Which of these resulted from the prohibition of alcohol during the 1920's?
decline in immigration
rise in organized crime
expansion of the consumer economy
growing fear of Communism
31
Why did Japan attack the United States at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941?
To force the US to declare war against Nazi Germany.
To prevent US interference in Japan's plans of conquest.
To invade Hawaii and put it under the Japanese Empire.
To capture important supplies and prisoners.
32
Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act?
workers secured a greater share of company profits
influence of labor unions on factory owners reduced
federal government could dissolve business monopolies
it required businesses to pay fees to open overseas locales
33
Who said, "The power I exert on the Court depends on my arguments not on my gender"?
Rosa Parks
Sandra Day O'Connor
Dolores Huerta
Sally Ride
34
How were Navajo words used during WWII?
as a secret code for communicating battle plans
as a language of diplomacy for exchanges with enemy forces
as signal words for Allied spies posing as civilians
as propaganda to improve morale among Allied soldiers
35
The skill and courage of the Tuskegee Airmen served to-
increase the number of women in the military
decrease opposition to integrating the armed forces
encourage immigrant enlistment in the army
give the US an advantage in military encryption

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