What started the Korean War?

North Korea invaded South Korea.

How did Dr. Jonas Salk affect life in the 1950s and beyond?

He developed a vaccine for polio.

Why has funding for Social Security become an issue since the early 2000s?

There will be too few workers to pay for the people above retirement age.

How did First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt participate in the New Deal?

by advocating for women and the rights of workers

How did Governor Orval Faubus respond to the desegregation and crisis at Little Rock?

He ordered the National Guard to turn away the African American students.

Which of the following is correct?

Fair Labor Standards Act: established a maximum weekly number of hours, Wagner Act: provided for collective bargaining and protected rights, National Youth Administration: provided young people with education, jobs, Farm Security Administration: hired photographers to document lives

Why did President Truman decide to support France’s Vietnam War efforts?

He wanted to prevent the spread of communism to other nations.

Which of the following were effects of World War II?

the creation of the United Nations (UN), the division of Germany into four occupation zones, new political and economic systems in Japan

What was an effect television had on American politics?

It afforded candidates the opportunity to appeal directly to voters.

Which of the following was an effect of the Works Progress Administration (WPA)?

Artists and writers were paid to produce art and literature.

What was Osama bin Laden responsible for?

the September 11 attacks on the United States

How did the protest movement change as escalation in Vietnam continued?

It intensified and began to divide the nation.

What effect did the Great Depression, World War II, and the Cold War have on the executive branch?

They made this branch the most powerful branch of government.

Why were some people opposed to the types of programming found on television?

They felt it was detrimental to children.

What is true about the beat movement?

Many beatniks followed Zen Buddhism., Howl and On the Road were works of literature from the beat movement., Many beatniks lived in major metropolitan cities like New York.

Which country/leader pairing is correct?

Japan--Hideki Tojo, Italy--Benito Mussolini, Germany--Adolf Hitler, Great Britain--Winston Churchill

What is true about the 1968 election?

Nixon was the Republican Party’s candidate, Humphrey had the support of President Johnson, Nixon promised to restore law and order in America, Humphrey was the Democratic Party’s candidate

How did ordinary Americans help with the war effort and conserve resources?

by planting victory gardens, by using ration books, by collecting junk

How did older generations react to the counterculture?

They failed to understand the attitudes of the youths

Why have relations between the United States and the United Nations (UN) been strained?

UN’s efforts to protect the interests of all nations sometimes conflicts

How was Jimmy Carter similar to Woodrow Wilson?

They both sought to use moral principles to guide U.S. foreign policy.

What are improvements that have been made to help the environment?

Alternative energy sources have become more common., Advances in research have increased the public’s awareness of environment, Many pesticides and industrial chemicals have been banned.

What was an effect of Japan’s bombing of Pearl Harbor?

The United States entered the war.

What was the outcome of Gideon v. Wainwright?

Criminal courts were required to provide free legal counsel

How was the United States able to produce so much war material in such a short period of time?

by converting existing factories to wartime use and organizing resources

Match the case with the correct outcome.

Mapp v Ohio: Evidence seized illegally could not be used in state courts., Miranda v Arizona: All suspects must be read their rights before questions, Escobedo v Illinois: An accused person had the right to have a lawyer, Reynolds v Sims: The Court extended the principle of one person, one vote

Which of the following is correct?

PWA: granted money to states to construct schools and community buildings, CCC: employed young men in projects building parks and preventing flooding, AAA: raised crop and livestock prices by paying farmers to produce less, TVA: constructed dams to control flooding and provide electricity

How did the United States change as a result of World War II?

Unemployment fell and wages increased., The United States became the world’s strongest economic and military power., Farmers used improved farm machinery and fertilizer to increase crops, Women experienced increased opportunities

What was true of music during the counterculture movement?

Rock ’n’ roll music became the symbol of protest and rebellion.

Which of the following is a legacy of the New Deal?

The government plays a very active role in shaping the economy.

What was true of the Geneva Accords?

They temporarily divided Vietnam along the 17th parallel.

What did Berliners do in 1989 to show that they no longer wanted to be Communist?

They tore down the Berlin Wall.

Which of these is correct?

John Collier: commissioner of Indian Affairs, A.Philip Randolph: organized the first all-African American trade union, Mary McLeod Bethune: headed the Division of Negro Affairs, Frances Perkins: first woman appointed to cabinet

Match the name of the lasting program with its description.

National Labor Relations Board: settles disputes for unions, Social Security: provides money to people who are retired, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: guarantees money in accounts, Securitues & Exchange Commission: monitors the stock market

How have improvements in communications created a “digital divide”?

People who cannot afford computers will be unable to learn the skills neede

Which of the following are scientific advances made since 1990?

Law enforcement can use DNA to prove guilt or innocence of suspects., Scientists can change the genetics of different crops to be more resistant, Doctors can use stem cells to more effectively treat cancer.

What was the Holocaust?

the killing of 6 million Jews in Europe by the Nazis

What factor led to Nixon’s reelection in 1972?

He promised to end the war in Vietnam.

Which of the following is correct?

Steve Jobs revolutionized personal computers with Apple., Michael Dell sold computers directly to consumers., Bill Gates created Microsoft.

Which of these has the correct definition?

Twenty-Fourth Amendment: eliminated the poll tax, Selma Campaign: helped encourage voter registration, Voting Rights Act of 1965: eliminated literacy tests.

What was an effect of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

the loss of low-wage manufacturing jobs

What correctly describes an effect the Vietnam War had on the U.S. government?

It caused leaders to consider possible risks to national interests

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1
As part of the final stage of the “Final Solution,” thousands of ____________ were killed each day at ________________.
POWs & the front
Jews & death camps
Italians & prisons
Jews & battles
2
What started the Korean War?
South Korea was being blockaded by the Soviet Union.
South Korea wanted some of North Korea’s land.
North Korea wanted to be part of the United Nations.
North Korea invaded South Korea.
3
How did Dr. Jonas Salk affect life in the 1950s and beyond?
He encouraged parents to rear their children in more modern ways.
He developed a vaccine for polio.
He helped prevent children from getting typhoid fever.
He taught the importance of mothers staying home to raise their children.
4
Why has funding for Social Security become an issue since the early 2000s?
There are too many workers to support so many people who are living longer.
The birthrate has leveled off, and there will be fewer workers.
The number of retirees is dropping too quickly to keep pace
There will be too few workers to pay for the people above retirement age.
5
How did First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt participate in the New Deal?
by negotiating contracts between unions and companies
by advocating for women and the rights of workers
by working with banks to follow new regulations
by calling for a guaranteed annual income
6
How did Governor Orval Faubus respond to the desegregation and crisis at Little Rock?
He consulted with President Eisenhower to determine the best way to proceed
He ordered the National Guard to turn away the African American students.
He called on federal paratroopers to patrol downtown Little Rock.
He expelled the students who continually harassed the “Little Rock Nine.”
7
Which of the following is correct?
Fair Labor Standards Act: established a maximum weekly number of hours
Wagner Act: provided for collective bargaining and protected rights
National Youth Administration: provided young people with education, jobs
Farm Security Administration: hired photographers to document lives
8
Why did President Truman decide to support France’s Vietnam War efforts?
He believed Vietnam was rightfully a colony and did not deserve independenc
He wanted to prevent the spread of communism to other nations.
He was upset with Ho Chi Minh for breaking their earlier alliance.
He wanted to punish the Vietnamese for their rebellious activity.
9
Which of the following were effects of World War II?
a strong belief in isolationism in U.S. politics
the creation of the United Nations (UN)
the division of Germany into four occupation zones
new political and economic systems in Japan
10
What was an effect television had on American politics?
It afforded candidates the opportunity to appeal directly to voters.
It decreased the public’s exposure to a candidate’s views.
It supported the value of a party structure to gain support for a candidate
It allowed the printed word to become the most important aspect of election
11
Which of the following was an effect of the Works Progress Administration (WPA)?
Artists and writers were paid to produce art and literature.
The general public became informed about different New Deal programs.
Artists and writers were paid to develop propaganda for the New Deal.
The general public gained access to news and entertainment.
12
What was Osama bin Laden responsible for?
the expelling of UN weapons inspectors from Iraq
the September 11 attacks on the United States
the Taliban victory in Afghanistan
the attack on the U.S. embassy in Benghazi
13
Which of the following New Frontier proposals did President Kennedy successfully persuade Congress to pass?
providing medical care for the aged
banning discriminatory hiring practices
funding a space program
rebuilding poor urban areas
14
How did the protest movement change as escalation in Vietnam continued?
It intensified and began to divide the nation.
It grew to the point that the majority of the population opposed the war.
It ended as more people accepted and supported the war.
It became limited to only college students.
15
What effect did the Great Depression, World War II, and the Cold War have on the executive branch?
They made this branch the most powerful branch of government.
They made this branch subservient to the other two branches.
They made this branch less respected by the American public.
They made this branch successful at foreign policy.
16
Why were some people opposed to the types of programming found on television?
They felt it was responsible for a higher divorce rate.
They felt it was decreasing an interest in higher education.
They felt it was detrimental to children.
They felt it was destroying American culture.
17
What is true about the beat movement?
Many beatniks followed Zen Buddhism.
Howl and On the Road were works of literature from the beat movement.
The lifestyle of the beatniks was identical to those found in the suburbs.
Many beatniks lived in major metropolitan cities like New York.
18
Which country/leader pairing is correct?
Japan--Hideki Tojo
Italy--Benito Mussolini
Germany--Adolf Hitler
Great Britain--Winston Churchill
19
What is true about the 1968 election?
Nixon was the Republican Party’s candidate
Humphrey had the support of President Johnson
Nixon promised to restore law and order in America
Humphrey was the Democratic Party’s candidate
20
How did ordinary Americans help with the war effort and conserve resources?
by planting victory gardens
by using ration books
by collecting junk
by refusing to pay taxes
21
How did older generations react to the counterculture?
They pushed for government action to bring an end to the movement.
They sympathized with the beliefs and attitudes of the young people.
They failed to understand the attitudes of the youths
They respected and accepted the ideas of the movement.
22
Why have relations between the United States and the United Nations (UN) been strained?
The United States does not support the UN’s Millennium Development Goals.
UN’s efforts to protect the interests of all nations sometimes conflicts
The UN owes the United States money.
The United States lost its status as a permanent member of the UN Security
23
How was Jimmy Carter similar to Woodrow Wilson?
They both sought to use moral principles to guide U.S. foreign policy.
They both felt that refugees should be accepted into the country
They both believed that the Panama Canal should be given back to Panama.
They both wanted to end communism through negotiation.
24
A combined U.S.-Filipino army commanded by________________ retreated to the Bataan Peninsula.
Dwight Eisenhower
George Marshall
Douglas MacArthur
George Patton
25
Which of the following was an effect of the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
The Soviet Union invaded Manchuria.
Allied leaders met at Potsdam.
Japan’s emperor gave up his throne.
Japan agreed to surrender.
26
Following its attack on Pearl Harbor, Japan invaded _______________.
Alaska
China
Hawaii
the Philippines
27
What are improvements that have been made to help the environment?
More dams have been built to improve rivers.
Alternative energy sources have become more common.
Advances in research have increased the public’s awareness of environment
Many pesticides and industrial chemicals have been banned.
28
What was an effect of Japan’s bombing of Pearl Harbor?
Germany entered the war on the side of Japan.
The Soviet Union invaded Manchuria.
The United States placed on embargo on Japan.
The United States entered the war.
29
What was the outcome of Gideon v. Wainwright?
You are not entitled to a jury trial
Criminal courts were required to provide free legal counsel
Reasonable suspicion is not necessary for a search
You are not guaranteed a lawyer
30
How was the United States able to produce so much war material in such a short period of time?
by converting existing factories to wartime use and organizing resources
by placing all industry and agriculture under strict state management
by outlawing labor rights and controlling all aspects of the lives
by forcing industries to compete for resources in order to improve
31
Match the case with the correct outcome.
Mapp v Ohio: Evidence seized illegally could not be used in state courts.
Miranda v Arizona: All suspects must be read their rights before questions
Escobedo v Illinois: An accused person had the right to have a lawyer
Reynolds v Sims: The Court extended the principle of one person, one vote
32
Which of the following is correct?
PWA: granted money to states to construct schools and community buildings
CCC: employed young men in projects building parks and preventing flooding
AAA: raised crop and livestock prices by paying farmers to produce less
TVA: constructed dams to control flooding and provide electricity
33
How did the United States change as a result of World War II?
Unemployment fell and wages increased.
The United States became the world’s strongest economic and military power.
Farmers used improved farm machinery and fertilizer to increase crops
Women experienced increased opportunities
34
What was significant about Mondale’s choice of running mate in 1984?
He chose an evangelical Christian.
He chose a Republican.
He chose a woman.
He chose an African American.
35
What was true of music during the counterculture movement?
Music was rarely used as a vehicle for political expression.
Rock ’n’ roll music became the symbol of protest and rebellion.
Rhythm and blues was the most popular form of music with teenagers.
Rock ’n’ roll music had difficulty gaining popularity in mainstream America
36
Which of the following is a legacy of the New Deal?
The government regulates industries to protect consumers.
The government plays a very active role in shaping the economy.
The government is very involved in international affairs.
The government collects personal income tax.
37
What was true of the Geneva Accords?
They temporarily divided Vietnam along the 17th parallel.
They were created during a secret meeting
They gave control of South Vietnam to the Communists.
They unified Vietnam as one nation with Ho Chi Minh as its leader.
38
What did Berliners do in 1989 to show that they no longer wanted to be Communist?
They started a war with the Soviet Union.
They tore down the Berlin Wall.
They asked to be part of the United Nations.
They elected their own leaders.
39
Which of these is correct?
John Collier: commissioner of Indian Affairs
A.Philip Randolph: organized the first all-African American trade union
Mary McLeod Bethune: headed the Division of Negro Affairs
Frances Perkins: first woman appointed to cabinet
40
What was one of Nixon’s first applications of détente?
He visited China.
He agreed to the ideas of realpolitik.
He appointed Henry Kissinger as secretary of state.
He pulled troops out of Vietnam.
41
Match the name of the lasting program with its description.
National Labor Relations Board: settles disputes for unions
Social Security: provides money to people who are retired
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: guarantees money in accounts
Securitues & Exchange Commission: monitors the stock market
42
Who formed the National Organization for Women?
Gloria Steinem
Betty Friedan
Jane Roe
Phyllis Schlafly
43
How have improvements in communications created a “digital divide”?
People rely too much on devices for social interaction
People without access to handheld devices are unable to record events
People who use computers for research often fail to give credit
People who cannot afford computers will be unable to learn the skills neede
44
Which of the following are scientific advances made since 1990?
Astronauts can use new technology to colonize nearby planets.
Law enforcement can use DNA to prove guilt or innocence of suspects.
Scientists can change the genetics of different crops to be more resistant
Doctors can use stem cells to more effectively treat cancer.
45
What was the Holocaust?
the killing of 6 million Jews in Europe by the Nazis
a system of anti-Semitism that existed in Germany for centuries
a series of laws that denied Jews their citizenship, jobs, and property
the emigration of German Jews before the war
46
What factor led to Nixon’s reelection in 1972?
He promised to end the war in Vietnam.
He promised to support the Watergate investigation.
He promised to visit mainland China.
He promised to nominate new Supreme Court justices.
47
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during WWII?
Alexander II
Vladimir Lenin
Joseph Stalin
Adolf Hitler
48
Which of the following is correct?
Steve Jobs revolutionized personal computers with Apple.
Michael Dell sold computers directly to consumers.
Barrack Obama invented the internet.
Bill Gates created Microsoft.
49
Which of these has the correct definition?
Twenty-Fourth Amendment: eliminated the poll tax
Civil Rights Act of 1964: encouraged segregation
Selma Campaign: helped encourage voter registration
Voting Rights Act of 1965: eliminated literacy tests.
50
What was an effect of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
weaker investment in transportation infrastructure
the loss of low-wage manufacturing jobs
the creation of high-wage service jobs
stronger enforcement of environmental laws
51
What correctly describes an effect the Vietnam War had on the U.S. government?
It caused leaders to consider possible risks to national interests
It increased the public’s optimism and faith in the government.
It reduced the scrutiny associated with becoming involved in foreign wars.
It led to confusion about the separation of powers
52
What were reasons why members of the counterculture movement grew disillusioned?
the Vietnam War
rock ’n’ roll music
the injustices in American society
conservative American culture
53
In what way was the Vietnam War different from previous wars for U.S. soldiers?
The enemy had the same number of high-powered weapons as the U.S. military.
The enemy employed guerrilla tactics that frustrated the U.S. soldiers.
The U.S. soldiers had the advantage of knowing their terrain.
The U.S. soldiers were fighting against the largest army ever
54
What was the primary purpose of the United Nations?
to provide a forum to peacefully resolve disputes
to distribute economic and military aid to third world countries
to allow countries to declare war on other countries
to give countries a way to expand their borders
55
What is an effect of global climate change?
declining sea levels
rising average temperatures
a decrease in extreme weather events
an increase in the number of glaciers
56
What is true about the Cold War?
Families built fallout shelters in their backyards.
Businesses that manufactured the components for nuclear weapons benefited
Citizens designed their own nuclear bombs to protect themselves.
Schoolchildren practiced air-raid procedures.
57
What effect did the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act of 1956 have on the country?
It encouraged businesses to open along commonly followed routes.
It decreased public transportation options in urban areas.
It authorized the construction of the nation’s major roadways.
It spurred the growth of commercial railroads.
58
What was the goal of President Roosevelt’s bank holiday and the passage of the Glass-Steagall Act?
to reassure corporate leaders issuing stock
to reestablish the public’s faith in the financial system
to put people back to work as quickly as possible
to provide financial assistance to the unemployed
59
How did the War Powers Act change presidential power?
It allowed the president to keep troops in hostile areas for up to a year
It increased the war-planning powers of the executive branch.
It gave the executive branch the right to declare war.
It required the president to inform Congress when sending troops
60
What caused an increase in the number of Mexican immigrants after 1990?
corrupt government officials
drug gang violence
civil wars
devaluation of the peso
61
How has globalization affected workers in the United States?
Wages have risen.
Working conditions have worsened.
Union membership has increased.
The number of factory jobs has decreased.
62
What is an argument in favor of nuclear energy?
The nation would not have to depend on oil.
Its waste products would be harmful.
It would make America more self-sufficient.
No one was killed or injured in the Three Mile Island incident.
63
What was a criticism of the Works Progress Administration (WPA)?
It failed to create any lasting public benefits.
Too much public funding went to a few companies.
It created unnecessary projects just to employ people.
Too few people found employment due to residency requirements.
64
What is true of the Internet and terrorism?
The Internet has played a limited role in the spread of terrorism.
The government has found ways to stop the spread of terrorist ideas
Internet has allowed radical to inspire violence without regard for borders
Nearly all Internet sources of terrorist ideas come from foreign countries.
65
What was an accomplishment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)?
The number of uninsured citizens dropped significantly.
Access to quality health care was greatly expanded.
Admittance to hospitals became easier.
The cost of medical treatment dropped significantly.
66
Why did the New Deal end?
Leaders wanted to avoid additional deficit spending.
Demand for war materials resulted in new jobs.
Unemployment dropped to an acceptable level.
Leaders wanted to raise taxes to pay for new programs.
67
What is true about U.S. troops in Vietnam?
employed the strategy of a war of attrition
used chemicals such as Agent Orange
relied on guerrilla warfare
conducted search-and-destroy missions
68
What was true of the hawks during the Vietnam War?
They thought that antiwar protests were acts of disloyalty.
They felt that the United States should use greater military force
They strongly opposed the war in Vietnam.
They believed the United States should withdraw from Vietnam.
69
How did President Bush’s administration respond to the September 11 attacks?
by passing the USA PATRIOT Act to search, monitor, and detain suspects
by creating the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
by imposing sanctions on Iran for enriching uranium
by creating the Department of Homeland Security
70
What happened as a result of the CORE freedom rides through the South?
Bus companies could prohibit people of certain races from purchasing ticket
Segregation was banned in interstate travel facilities.
State agencies could determine who could visit bus station waiting rooms.
U.S. marshals were forbidden from protecting bus riders.
71
What are parts of the U.S. national interest?
preventing threats to homeland security
supporting the growth of democracy
bringing an end to global trade
safeguarding businesses from unfair competition
72
What happened to the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)?
It wasn’t supported by feminists.
It wasn’t ratified by the states.
It wasn’t found constitutional by the Supreme Court.
It wasn’t passed by both houses of Congress.
73
What is true about the Nixon administration?
Nixon and his staff would sometimes order wiretaps on left-wing individuals
Nixon pledged to end the war in Vietnam and mend the divisiveness
Nixon got along with both houses of Congress better
The Nixon administration used the IRS to audit the tax returns

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1
As part of the final stage of the “Final Solution,” thousands of ____________ were killed each day at ________________.
POWs & the front
Jews & death camps
Italians & prisons
Jews & battles
2
What started the Korean War?
South Korea was being blockaded by the Soviet Union.
South Korea wanted some of North Korea’s land.
North Korea wanted to be part of the United Nations.
North Korea invaded South Korea.
3
How did Dr. Jonas Salk affect life in the 1950s and beyond?
He encouraged parents to rear their children in more modern ways.
He developed a vaccine for polio.
He helped prevent children from getting typhoid fever.
He taught the importance of mothers staying home to raise their children.
4
Why has funding for Social Security become an issue since the early 2000s?
There are too many workers to support so many people who are living longer.
The birthrate has leveled off, and there will be fewer workers.
The number of retirees is dropping too quickly to keep pace
There will be too few workers to pay for the people above retirement age.
5
How did First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt participate in the New Deal?
by negotiating contracts between unions and companies
by advocating for women and the rights of workers
by working with banks to follow new regulations
by calling for a guaranteed annual income
6
How did Governor Orval Faubus respond to the desegregation and crisis at Little Rock?
He consulted with President Eisenhower to determine the best way to proceed
He ordered the National Guard to turn away the African American students.
He called on federal paratroopers to patrol downtown Little Rock.
He expelled the students who continually harassed the “Little Rock Nine.”
7
Which of the following is correct?
Fair Labor Standards Act: established a maximum weekly number of hours
Wagner Act: provided for collective bargaining and protected rights
National Youth Administration: provided young people with education, jobs
Farm Security Administration: hired photographers to document lives
8
Why did President Truman decide to support France’s Vietnam War efforts?
He believed Vietnam was rightfully a colony and did not deserve independenc
He wanted to prevent the spread of communism to other nations.
He was upset with Ho Chi Minh for breaking their earlier alliance.
He wanted to punish the Vietnamese for their rebellious activity.
9
Which of the following were effects of World War II?
a strong belief in isolationism in U.S. politics
the creation of the United Nations (UN)
the division of Germany into four occupation zones
new political and economic systems in Japan
10
What was an effect television had on American politics?
It afforded candidates the opportunity to appeal directly to voters.
It decreased the public’s exposure to a candidate’s views.
It supported the value of a party structure to gain support for a candidate
It allowed the printed word to become the most important aspect of election
11
Which of the following was an effect of the Works Progress Administration (WPA)?
Artists and writers were paid to produce art and literature.
The general public became informed about different New Deal programs.
Artists and writers were paid to develop propaganda for the New Deal.
The general public gained access to news and entertainment.
12
What was Osama bin Laden responsible for?
the expelling of UN weapons inspectors from Iraq
the September 11 attacks on the United States
the Taliban victory in Afghanistan
the attack on the U.S. embassy in Benghazi
13
Which of the following New Frontier proposals did President Kennedy successfully persuade Congress to pass?
providing medical care for the aged
banning discriminatory hiring practices
funding a space program
rebuilding poor urban areas
14
How did the protest movement change as escalation in Vietnam continued?
It intensified and began to divide the nation.
It grew to the point that the majority of the population opposed the war.
It ended as more people accepted and supported the war.
It became limited to only college students.
15
What effect did the Great Depression, World War II, and the Cold War have on the executive branch?
They made this branch the most powerful branch of government.
They made this branch subservient to the other two branches.
They made this branch less respected by the American public.
They made this branch successful at foreign policy.
16
Why were some people opposed to the types of programming found on television?
They felt it was responsible for a higher divorce rate.
They felt it was decreasing an interest in higher education.
They felt it was detrimental to children.
They felt it was destroying American culture.
17
What is true about the beat movement?
Many beatniks followed Zen Buddhism.
Howl and On the Road were works of literature from the beat movement.
The lifestyle of the beatniks was identical to those found in the suburbs.
Many beatniks lived in major metropolitan cities like New York.
18
Which country/leader pairing is correct?
Japan--Hideki Tojo
Italy--Benito Mussolini
Germany--Adolf Hitler
Great Britain--Winston Churchill
19
What is true about the 1968 election?
Nixon was the Republican Party’s candidate
Humphrey had the support of President Johnson
Nixon promised to restore law and order in America
Humphrey was the Democratic Party’s candidate
20
How did ordinary Americans help with the war effort and conserve resources?
by planting victory gardens
by using ration books
by collecting junk
by refusing to pay taxes
21
How did older generations react to the counterculture?
They pushed for government action to bring an end to the movement.
They sympathized with the beliefs and attitudes of the young people.
They failed to understand the attitudes of the youths
They respected and accepted the ideas of the movement.
22
Why have relations between the United States and the United Nations (UN) been strained?
The United States does not support the UN’s Millennium Development Goals.
UN’s efforts to protect the interests of all nations sometimes conflicts
The UN owes the United States money.
The United States lost its status as a permanent member of the UN Security
23
How was Jimmy Carter similar to Woodrow Wilson?
They both sought to use moral principles to guide U.S. foreign policy.
They both felt that refugees should be accepted into the country
They both believed that the Panama Canal should be given back to Panama.
They both wanted to end communism through negotiation.
24
A combined U.S.-Filipino army commanded by________________ retreated to the Bataan Peninsula.
Dwight Eisenhower
George Marshall
Douglas MacArthur
George Patton
25
Which of the following was an effect of the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
The Soviet Union invaded Manchuria.
Allied leaders met at Potsdam.
Japan’s emperor gave up his throne.
Japan agreed to surrender.
26
Following its attack on Pearl Harbor, Japan invaded _______________.
Alaska
China
Hawaii
the Philippines
27
What are improvements that have been made to help the environment?
More dams have been built to improve rivers.
Alternative energy sources have become more common.
Advances in research have increased the public’s awareness of environment
Many pesticides and industrial chemicals have been banned.
28
What was an effect of Japan’s bombing of Pearl Harbor?
Germany entered the war on the side of Japan.
The Soviet Union invaded Manchuria.
The United States placed on embargo on Japan.
The United States entered the war.
29
What was the outcome of Gideon v. Wainwright?
You are not entitled to a jury trial
Criminal courts were required to provide free legal counsel
Reasonable suspicion is not necessary for a search
You are not guaranteed a lawyer
30
How was the United States able to produce so much war material in such a short period of time?
by converting existing factories to wartime use and organizing resources
by placing all industry and agriculture under strict state management
by outlawing labor rights and controlling all aspects of the lives
by forcing industries to compete for resources in order to improve
31
Match the case with the correct outcome.
Mapp v Ohio: Evidence seized illegally could not be used in state courts.
Miranda v Arizona: All suspects must be read their rights before questions
Escobedo v Illinois: An accused person had the right to have a lawyer
Reynolds v Sims: The Court extended the principle of one person, one vote
32
Which of the following is correct?
PWA: granted money to states to construct schools and community buildings
CCC: employed young men in projects building parks and preventing flooding
AAA: raised crop and livestock prices by paying farmers to produce less
TVA: constructed dams to control flooding and provide electricity
33
How did the United States change as a result of World War II?
Unemployment fell and wages increased.
The United States became the world’s strongest economic and military power.
Farmers used improved farm machinery and fertilizer to increase crops
Women experienced increased opportunities
34
What was significant about Mondale’s choice of running mate in 1984?
He chose an evangelical Christian.
He chose a Republican.
He chose a woman.
He chose an African American.
35
What was true of music during the counterculture movement?
Music was rarely used as a vehicle for political expression.
Rock ’n’ roll music became the symbol of protest and rebellion.
Rhythm and blues was the most popular form of music with teenagers.
Rock ’n’ roll music had difficulty gaining popularity in mainstream America
36
Which of the following is a legacy of the New Deal?
The government regulates industries to protect consumers.
The government plays a very active role in shaping the economy.
The government is very involved in international affairs.
The government collects personal income tax.
37
What was true of the Geneva Accords?
They temporarily divided Vietnam along the 17th parallel.
They were created during a secret meeting
They gave control of South Vietnam to the Communists.
They unified Vietnam as one nation with Ho Chi Minh as its leader.
38
What did Berliners do in 1989 to show that they no longer wanted to be Communist?
They started a war with the Soviet Union.
They tore down the Berlin Wall.
They asked to be part of the United Nations.
They elected their own leaders.
39
Which of these is correct?
John Collier: commissioner of Indian Affairs
A.Philip Randolph: organized the first all-African American trade union
Mary McLeod Bethune: headed the Division of Negro Affairs
Frances Perkins: first woman appointed to cabinet
40
What was one of Nixon’s first applications of détente?
He visited China.
He agreed to the ideas of realpolitik.
He appointed Henry Kissinger as secretary of state.
He pulled troops out of Vietnam.
41
Match the name of the lasting program with its description.
National Labor Relations Board: settles disputes for unions
Social Security: provides money to people who are retired
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: guarantees money in accounts
Securitues & Exchange Commission: monitors the stock market
42
Who formed the National Organization for Women?
Gloria Steinem
Betty Friedan
Jane Roe
Phyllis Schlafly
43
How have improvements in communications created a “digital divide”?
People rely too much on devices for social interaction
People without access to handheld devices are unable to record events
People who use computers for research often fail to give credit
People who cannot afford computers will be unable to learn the skills neede
44
Which of the following are scientific advances made since 1990?
Astronauts can use new technology to colonize nearby planets.
Law enforcement can use DNA to prove guilt or innocence of suspects.
Scientists can change the genetics of different crops to be more resistant
Doctors can use stem cells to more effectively treat cancer.
45
What was the Holocaust?
the killing of 6 million Jews in Europe by the Nazis
a system of anti-Semitism that existed in Germany for centuries
a series of laws that denied Jews their citizenship, jobs, and property
the emigration of German Jews before the war
46
What factor led to Nixon’s reelection in 1972?
He promised to end the war in Vietnam.
He promised to support the Watergate investigation.
He promised to visit mainland China.
He promised to nominate new Supreme Court justices.
47
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during WWII?
Alexander II
Vladimir Lenin
Joseph Stalin
Adolf Hitler
48
Which of the following is correct?
Steve Jobs revolutionized personal computers with Apple.
Michael Dell sold computers directly to consumers.
Barrack Obama invented the internet.
Bill Gates created Microsoft.
49
Which of these has the correct definition?
Twenty-Fourth Amendment: eliminated the poll tax
Civil Rights Act of 1964: encouraged segregation
Selma Campaign: helped encourage voter registration
Voting Rights Act of 1965: eliminated literacy tests.
50
What was an effect of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
weaker investment in transportation infrastructure
the loss of low-wage manufacturing jobs
the creation of high-wage service jobs
stronger enforcement of environmental laws
51
What correctly describes an effect the Vietnam War had on the U.S. government?
It caused leaders to consider possible risks to national interests
It increased the public’s optimism and faith in the government.
It reduced the scrutiny associated with becoming involved in foreign wars.
It led to confusion about the separation of powers
52
What were reasons why members of the counterculture movement grew disillusioned?
the Vietnam War
rock ’n’ roll music
the injustices in American society
conservative American culture
53
In what way was the Vietnam War different from previous wars for U.S. soldiers?
The enemy had the same number of high-powered weapons as the U.S. military.
The enemy employed guerrilla tactics that frustrated the U.S. soldiers.
The U.S. soldiers had the advantage of knowing their terrain.
The U.S. soldiers were fighting against the largest army ever
54
What was the primary purpose of the United Nations?
to provide a forum to peacefully resolve disputes
to distribute economic and military aid to third world countries
to allow countries to declare war on other countries
to give countries a way to expand their borders
55
What is an effect of global climate change?
declining sea levels
rising average temperatures
a decrease in extreme weather events
an increase in the number of glaciers
56
What is true about the Cold War?
Families built fallout shelters in their backyards.
Businesses that manufactured the components for nuclear weapons benefited
Citizens designed their own nuclear bombs to protect themselves.
Schoolchildren practiced air-raid procedures.
57
What effect did the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act of 1956 have on the country?
It encouraged businesses to open along commonly followed routes.
It decreased public transportation options in urban areas.
It authorized the construction of the nation’s major roadways.
It spurred the growth of commercial railroads.
58
What was the goal of President Roosevelt’s bank holiday and the passage of the Glass-Steagall Act?
to reassure corporate leaders issuing stock
to reestablish the public’s faith in the financial system
to put people back to work as quickly as possible
to provide financial assistance to the unemployed
59
How did the War Powers Act change presidential power?
It allowed the president to keep troops in hostile areas for up to a year
It increased the war-planning powers of the executive branch.
It gave the executive branch the right to declare war.
It required the president to inform Congress when sending troops
60
What caused an increase in the number of Mexican immigrants after 1990?
corrupt government officials
drug gang violence
civil wars
devaluation of the peso
61
How has globalization affected workers in the United States?
Wages have risen.
Working conditions have worsened.
Union membership has increased.
The number of factory jobs has decreased.
62
What is an argument in favor of nuclear energy?
The nation would not have to depend on oil.
Its waste products would be harmful.
It would make America more self-sufficient.
No one was killed or injured in the Three Mile Island incident.
63
What was a criticism of the Works Progress Administration (WPA)?
It failed to create any lasting public benefits.
Too much public funding went to a few companies.
It created unnecessary projects just to employ people.
Too few people found employment due to residency requirements.
64
What is true of the Internet and terrorism?
The Internet has played a limited role in the spread of terrorism.
The government has found ways to stop the spread of terrorist ideas
Internet has allowed radical to inspire violence without regard for borders
Nearly all Internet sources of terrorist ideas come from foreign countries.
65
What was an accomplishment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)?
The number of uninsured citizens dropped significantly.
Access to quality health care was greatly expanded.
Admittance to hospitals became easier.
The cost of medical treatment dropped significantly.
66
Why did the New Deal end?
Leaders wanted to avoid additional deficit spending.
Demand for war materials resulted in new jobs.
Unemployment dropped to an acceptable level.
Leaders wanted to raise taxes to pay for new programs.
67
What is true about U.S. troops in Vietnam?
employed the strategy of a war of attrition
used chemicals such as Agent Orange
relied on guerrilla warfare
conducted search-and-destroy missions
68
What was true of the hawks during the Vietnam War?
They thought that antiwar protests were acts of disloyalty.
They felt that the United States should use greater military force
They strongly opposed the war in Vietnam.
They believed the United States should withdraw from Vietnam.
69
How did President Bush’s administration respond to the September 11 attacks?
by passing the USA PATRIOT Act to search, monitor, and detain suspects
by creating the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
by imposing sanctions on Iran for enriching uranium
by creating the Department of Homeland Security
70
What happened as a result of the CORE freedom rides through the South?
Bus companies could prohibit people of certain races from purchasing ticket
Segregation was banned in interstate travel facilities.
State agencies could determine who could visit bus station waiting rooms.
U.S. marshals were forbidden from protecting bus riders.
71
What are parts of the U.S. national interest?
preventing threats to homeland security
supporting the growth of democracy
bringing an end to global trade
safeguarding businesses from unfair competition
72
What happened to the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)?
It wasn’t supported by feminists.
It wasn’t ratified by the states.
It wasn’t found constitutional by the Supreme Court.
It wasn’t passed by both houses of Congress.
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What is true about the Nixon administration?
Nixon and his staff would sometimes order wiretaps on left-wing individuals
Nixon pledged to end the war in Vietnam and mend the divisiveness
Nixon got along with both houses of Congress better
The Nixon administration used the IRS to audit the tax returns