Which of the following resulted from McCarthyism during the 1950s?

U.S citizens were arrested for being suspected communists.

Which choice below did Bill Gates create to majorly impact U.S. business and technology?

an operating software used on most personal computers

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

bypass a Soviet blockade without provoking military conflict

Which sentence correctly completes this diagram?

Irish families immigrated to the United States

Which of these cause-and-effect relationships is accurate?

Ideas of Harlem Renaissance influenced growth of Civil Right

How did Chavez accomplish the change referred to in this excerpt?

Organized ecomonic boycot improve work conditon for migrants

The domino theory, was the belief that intervention was necessary to prevent-

The expansion of communism across Southeast Asia

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

To increase the food supply during a farm-labor shortage

The passage of legislation to end these practices resulted in-

an increase in political participation by minorities

One advantage offered by hybrid cars is that they-

reduce the amount of money spent on gasoline.

Excerpt describes the 1930s. Why did the federal government implement repatriation?

To reduce competition for jobs.

How has the development of satellite technology affected the U.S economy?

By increasing effciency in telecommunications

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U.S. History STAAR Practice Part 2

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1
Which of the following resulted from McCarthyism during the 1950s?
Membership in the U.S Communist Party increased.
U.S. diplomats began to express political viewpoints freely.
U.S citizens were arrested for being suspected communists.
Recuritment procedures for the US military branches reformed
2
The ruling in Miranda v. Arizona most affected the procedure in which step of this process?
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Which choice below did Bill Gates create to majorly impact U.S. business and technology?
online store that changed the way we purchase consumer goods
an operating software used on most personal computers
the heat-shield technology used on space shuttles
the first computer network systems for military
4
Lines like the one shown above were partially the result of —
the passage of the Selective Service Act
a sudden increase in agricultural exports
widespread business failures
growing demand for payment of military pensions
5
As a result of the Berlin Airlift, the United States was able to —
transport Polish refugees to safety
prevent the Nazi Party from reorganizing
bypass a Soviet blockade without provoking military conflict
intimidate Soviet leaders by showing superior military power
6
The issue addressed by this poster (showing child workers) is primarily associated with the-
Great Depression
Progressive Era
Cold War
Roaring Twenties
7
Which sentence correctly completes this diagram?
The Bracero program was introduced.
Irish families immigrated to the United States
Russian radicals joined labor unions in the United States.
The Chinese Exclusion Act was passed.
8
Which of these cause-and-effect relationships is accurate?
Signing of the Treaty Versailies contributed to the New Deal
Ideas of Harlem Renaissance influenced growth of Civil Right
The ideas of social darwinism led to passing of Prohibition
Rise of Fascism in Italy influenced the onset of Red Sacre
9
Which of the following provided a legal basis for this Supreme Court decision?
The First Amendment
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The decision in Brown v. Board of Education
The thriteenth Amendment
10
Which event is commonly associated with the type of music described in this excerpt?
Woodstock
The California grape boycott
The March on Washington
The Freedom Rides
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How did Chavez accomplish the change referred to in this excerpt?
Promoting military service as an opprtunity for minoritys
Organized ecomonic boycot improve work conditon for migrants
Protest fines imposed on employers for hiring illegal immigr
Filing legal case to overturn segregation in public faciliti
12
The domino theory, was the belief that intervention was necessary to prevent-
The rise of China as a dominant economic power.
The loss of UN military bases in Asia
The expansion of communism across Southeast Asia
The inclusion of Taiwan in the Warsaw Pact
13
What was a primary purpose of the program being promoted by this poster?
To reduce health problems among working women
To promote the purchase of organically grown produce
To encourage women to join the workforce
To increase the food supply during a farm-labor shortage
14
The passage of legislation to end these practices resulted in-
an increase in political participation by minorities
the implementation of limits on lobbying
the adoption of electronic ballot in federal elections
a reduced number of congressional districts
15
One advantage offered by hybrid cars is that they-
shorten the driving time to destinations
decrease household electricity usuage
expand the use of carpools
reduce the amount of money spent on gasoline.
16
The federal government responded to which issue by passing the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Unfair lending practices by banks
Discrimination by employers
Inadequate medical services in urban areas
Unequal representation in local legislatures
17
Excerpt describes the 1930s. Why did the federal government implement repatriation?
To protect national security.
To fufill the terms of a global peace treaty.
To prevent communist influence on labor unions.
To reduce competition for jobs.
18
Public response to revelations such as this one led to regulations eventually enforced by the
Department of Commerce
Institution of Education Sciences
Food and Drug Administration
Centers for Disease Control
19
How has the development of satellite technology affected the U.S economy?
By increasing effciency in telecommunications
By resulting in increased private funding of research insti.
facilitat the development of technology that improve fuel
By enabling transoceanic air travel
20
A 1917 illustration about legislation. Which of the following best replaces the question mark?
Standard Time Act
Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill
Espionage Act
Sundry Civil Bill

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