All of the following statements about the “iron curtain” are true, EXCEPT…..

It was a high brick wall that extended across Europe

Which best summarizes the role yellow journalism played in the Spanish-American War?

They sensationalized stories to force the US to war

Enlightenment, social contract, French Revolution....what do these words bring to mind?

French citizens claimed their natural rights.

What best explains welfare capitalism

workers buy stock, and invest in health care and retirement

How did the US government's role change as a result of the Great Depression?

expanded its role in regulation economic activity

What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine during the Cold War?

to stop the spread of communism

Freedom of assembly is guaranteed by the 1st Amendment, but can be illegal when protesters

attempt to disrupt public safety

All are causes of the Great Depression EXCEPT. .

too many banks opening due to increased business

What did African-Americans reflect in the founding of the NAACP in 1909?

the desire to end legalized discrimination based on race

The 18th Amendment prohibited alcohol. Its ratification represented. . .

extension of federal power into those formerly of the states

In the 1920’s, the United States instituted a tariff on imports to

push Americans to buy American-made products.

Nativist reactions resulted in which of the following:

generalized fears of foreigners

Who were the 4 main Allied Powers during WWII?

Soviet Union, France, Great Britain, United States

What action did the US take when Japan's military was taking land leading up to WWII?

US placed an oil embargo on Japan

What was the effect of the growth of railroads in the US after the Civil War?

increase migration west of the Mississippi

The FDIC and the SEC, established during the New Deal, were important because they

tried to restore public confidence in financial institutions

The US lowers personal income tax rates. Why would this promote economic growth?

Consumers would have more money available to spend on goods

How did railroad play an important role in cattle farming in the 1800's?

They shipped cattle to higher-priced markets out east

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1
All of the following statements about the “iron curtain” are true, EXCEPT…..
It divided the continent of Europe
It was an imaginary border between communism and democracy
It was a high brick wall that extended across Europe
Churchill was describing the spread of communism
2
Which best summarizes the role yellow journalism played in the Spanish-American War?
Their heroic stories boosted American morale
They wrote about deteriorating conditions in factories
These journalist found evidence to proved the war was false
They sensationalized stories to force the US to war
3
What is used by citizens in parliamentary and presidential democracies to achieve change?
secession
revolution
elections
civil war
4
Which country is pictured below?
Vietnam
Korea
China
Japan
5
Actions such as those shown in this picture helped bring about . . .
the 19th Amendment
the 26th Amendment
the decision in Brown v. Board of Education
the decision in Plessy v. Ferguson
6
Enlightenment, social contract, French Revolution....what do these words bring to mind?
French citizens claimed their natural rights.
The king granted women the right to vote.
French citizens supported the king against the nobles.
The king raised taxes to pay off the public debt.
7
Who is credited with leading the US out of the Great Depression?
Herbert Hoover
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Franklin Roosevelt
Teddy Roosevelt
8
What best explains welfare capitalism
workers buy stock, and invest in health care and retirement
the government gave citizens assistance
a company gave a kick-back to lower class employees
US gave money to Europe after WWI to rebuild
9
"I am opposed to having the eagle put its talons on any other land" is supporting which thesis?
US imperialism would bring stability to the Philippines
US imperialism was necessary for us to become a world power
US imperialism was wrong
US imperialism civilized the people of the Philippines
10
Which 2 countries were fascist during 1930's and 1940's in Europe?
Italy and Soviet Union
France and Serbia
Soviet Union and Germany
Germany and Italy
11
The sharing of powers between the federal and state governments is called
fascism
nationalism
federalism
Congress
12
African-Americans created an environment that promoted art, racial pride, and community
Bohemian Lifestyle
Roaring 20's
Harlem Renaissance
Jazz Age
13
Which is NOT an action the US committed after being concerned by Soviet expansion, 1945-1950?
Vietnam War
Increasing nuclear testing
Truman Doctrine
Marshall Plan
14
Which event caused the United States to join World War II?
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Zimmerman telegram
Sinking of the Lusitania
United Farm Workers
15
How did the US government's role change as a result of the Great Depression?
it had a diminished role
it maintained it role in economic matters
expanded its role in regulation economic activity
it transferred its role to state governments
16
What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine during the Cold War?
to stop the spread of communism
to create a military alliance in case of war
to limit the buildup of nuclear weapons
to expand trade with Europe
17
Freedom of assembly is guaranteed by the 1st Amendment, but can be illegal when protesters
attempt to disrupt public safety
express opinion that are controversial
are members of religious organization
publicly oppose U.S. foreign policy
18
All are causes of the Great Depression EXCEPT. .
growth of individual borrowing
stock market crash of 1929
too many banks opening due to increased business
supply-side economics, which lowered taxes
19
What did African-Americans reflect in the founding of the NAACP in 1909?
the desire for a return to their cultural heritage
the belief in the importance of building a country in Africa
the desire to end legalized discrimination based on race
the need to improve working conditions in factories
20
The Scopes (Monkey) Trial was about. . .
prohibition
evolution
immigration
monopolies
21
How many branches does the United States of America have?
3
4
1
2
22
The 18th Amendment prohibited alcohol. Its ratification represented. . .
an increase in the power of state courts
a decrease in the powers of Congress
extension of federal power into those formerly of the states
limitation on the powers of the federal government
23
What is the American belief that if one country fell to communism, then others would also?
Vietcong
Tet Offensive
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Domino Theory
24
In the 1920’s, the United States instituted a tariff on imports to
keep our money from going to support their economy.
get back at other countries for taxing our goods.
push Americans to buy American-made products.
punish Europe for not paying us back our loans from WWI.
25
Jim Crows laws in the South were intended to . .
encourage African-Americans to buy their own homes
provide education for slaves
institute racial segregation
support the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments
26
Nativist reactions resulted in which of the following:
Helping farmers with their political movement
Performing medical checks at Ellis Island
encourage of immigrants to assimilate
generalized fears of foreigners
27
One cause of suburbanization in the US during the 1920's was increased
overcrowding in cities
economic reliance upon agriculture
economic opportunities in rural towns
emigration from the US
28
Who were the 4 main Allied Powers during WWII?
US, Great Britain, Germany, Austria-Hungary
Germany, Italy, Japan, Soviet Union
Soviet Union, France, Great Britain, United States
France, Great Britain, Soviet Union, Germany
29
Farmers purchased new equipment in the 1920’s with the hopes of
feeding the poverty stricken
increasing production
laying off workers so they could save money
causing a change in government policy
30
What action did the US take when Japan's military was taking land leading up to WWII?
The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor
US sent diplomats to negotiate a treaty
US placed an oil embargo on Japan
US declare war on Japan
31
What was the effect of the growth of railroads in the US after the Civil War?
reduce employment in industry
decrease in the amount of farm goods sent to market
increase migration west of the Mississippi
greater use of the Oregon Trail
32
The FDIC and the SEC, established during the New Deal, were important because they
increased the supply of money in the economy
provided grants to unemployed workers
tried to restore public confidence in financial institutions
guaranteed loans to failing businesses and banks
33
The US lowers personal income tax rates. Why would this promote economic growth?
Consumers would have more money available to spend on goods
The government would not engage in deficit spending
Manufacturers would have to pay more for raw materials
Businesses would be required to hire more people
34
How did railroad play an important role in cattle farming in the 1800's?
They allowed ranchers to bring in farmhands to help
They brought feed in to the cattle
They made transportation to California easier
They shipped cattle to higher-priced markets out east
35
Which was a common factor that caused the Red Scare after WWI and McCarthyism after WWII?
racial tension
counterculture movement
fear of communists
signs of economic downturn

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