The Intolerable Acts of 1774 included all of the following EXCEPT

new taxes on glass, tea, lead, and paper

The so-called Iran Contra Scandal involved the Reagan administration in

selling weapons to Anti-American government in Iran

Concerning homosexuals in the military, President Clinton

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

The ideology of revolutionary republicanism

borrowed ideas from former Whig and Enlightenment thinkers

Manufacturing in the Old South lagged behind that in the North because?

cotton was a more profitable investment.

WWI brought about which of the following social and economic changes in the United States?

extensive black migration to the North

Policies based on the idea of Manifest Destiny led to all of the following EXCEPT

the decline of the Democratic Party

Why was the U.S. able to retaliate after the attack on Pearl Harbor?

The Pacific aircraft carriers were at sea

The Dawes Act changed attitudes toward Native Americans when it

wiped out tribal ownership & granted 160 acres to families

Critics of McCarthyism in the 1950s stressed the idea that

fears of subversion can violate constitutional liberties

The 1968 Tet Offensive

led to the belief that the Vietnam War was unwinnable

Which of the following best describes the administrations of Warren Harding & Calvin Coolidge?

The business of government is business!, The world must be made safe for democracy!

Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, and Andrew Johnson had which of the following in common?

preference for policy of laissez-faire toward the economy

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

Government should direct the economy to maximize exports

American went to war against Spain in 1898 because of all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Spain's refusal to discuss terms for peace

General Charles Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown resulted largely from the

French fleet winning control of the Chesapeake Bay

The impeachment charges agreed upon accused Nixon of all of the following EXCEPT

ordering the Watergate burglary

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

French power was expanded in the Western hemisphere

The "supply-side" economic theory that President Reagan implemented called for

cutting taxes to encourage new investment

An important result of the Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act was

tariff reprisals from a number of foreign countries

What did the 1828 presidential election demonstrate?

new political parties were strongly sectional

Which of the following contributed most to the American victory in the Revolution?

French military and financial assistance

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

Settlement of Puritans in Massachusetts

Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin in response to

passage of the Fugitive Slave Law in 1850

Which of the following was most crucial in bringing about U.S. participation in World War I?

German submarine attacks on merchant and passenger ships

The most significant consequence of the French and Indian War was that...

Britain taxed the Colonies to pay for the debt of the war

The essential element of the policy of containment was

a commitment to holding communism to the USSR

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

shifting funds from the West and South to the Northeast

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

represented first attempt by government to regulate business

Colonial law generally defined slaves as chattels. This meant that slaves were considered as

pieces of property with no rights

President Carter thought he could advance the cause of human rights by

cutting off U.S. aid to dictatorial regimes

The conclusion of the Sacco and Vanzetti case suggested that

many had an unreasonable fear of radicals and foreigners

The foreign policies of Washington, Jefferson, and Monroe were similar in that they

sought to avoid involvement in European affairs

The one obstacle to resolving American-Japanese during the 1941 negotiations was

the embargo on war supplies to Japan

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

use their resources to help society

The most accurate description of U.S. foreign policy toward Japan between 1900 and 1941 is that

we attempted to restrict Japan's growth and power

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

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