How did the Social Security Act help American workers?

providing financial assistance for the elderly

What did the Declaration of Sentiments from the Seneca Falls Convention proclaim?

that all men and women are created equal

What was the purpose of the Neutrality Acts?

avoid the policies that drew the nation into WWI

Black codes were established in the South after the Civil War in an effort to

limit the rights of newly freed African

What impact did the Marbury v. Madison decision have on the nation?

the power of the federal courts increased

The most immediate goal of the New Deal programs proposed by FDR was to

provide work for the unemployed

One reason Rockefeller, Carnegie and Morgan were sometimes called robber barons was because they

used ruthless business tactics against their competitors

The 14th and 15th Amendments, passed during Reconstruction, resulted in

increased individual rights for African Americans

During the Revolutionary War period, Thomas Paine's Common Sense was important because it

convinced many American colonists to break away from England

The Federalist Papers were intended to

win support for ratification of the Constitution

The term business monopoly can best be described as

a company that controls or dominates an industry

Uncle Tom's Cabin contributed to the start of the war by

intensifying Northern dislike of slavery

Sectional differences developed in the United States largely because

economic conditions and interests varied in each region

The tactics of Senator Joseph McCarthy were criticized because he

ruined reputations of many people with false accusations

One foreign policy goal of President Theodore Roosevelt was to

restrict European intervention in the Western Hemisphere

The Senate's rejection of the Treaty of Versailles reflected the Senate's intention to

return to a policy of isolationism

How did Lincoln's suspension of habeas corpus impact citizens?

placed limits on individual rights

The Louisiana Purchase was important to the United States because it

secured control of the Mississippi River and New Orleans

What was the result of the election of 1860?

Southern states seceded because Lincoln was elected

Publication of the Zimmerman Telegram helped to

convince the US to enter World War I

The decision in Schenck v US and the Patriot Act demonstrate the principle that fed gov can

limit individual rights in times of national emergency

What was the primary reason for holding the Constitutional Convention?

revise the Articles of Confederation

A major purpose of the president's cabinet is to

offer advice on important issues

Why was the Dred Scott decision considered a turning point in American politics?

it increased tension between North and South over issue of slavery

The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (1964) provided congressional support for

escalating military action in Vietnam

Students can protest silently as long as it doesn't disrupt the school day

How did the Homestead Act help grow the nation's economy?

The Great Plains became a major agricultural region

Why did King George issue the Proclamation of 1763?

limit conflict between Indians and British settlers

Why was construction of the Panama Canal important to the US after the Spanish-American War?

Navy needed a fast way to move between Atlantic and Pacific

One goal of the Marshall Plan (1947) was to

provide economic assistance to Western Europe

Which idea is found in the Declaration of Independence?

If govt denies rights people have the right to overthrow

On the issue of creating a national bank, Hamilton and Jefferson disagreed on whether to

apply a strict or loose interpretation of the Constitution

A lasting impact of the Supreme Court under John Marshall is that the Court’s decisions

expanded the power of the Federal Government

The US responded to the launch of Sputnik by

increasing funding for math and science education

The Albany Plan of Union called for

the colonies to unite for a common defense

In his farewell address, Washington believed the US should

remain neutral in foreign affairs

In 1948, the United States responded to the Soviet blockade of West Berlin by

organizing an airlift of supplies to West Berlin

The explosion of the USS Maine and yellow journalism played a significant role in the

public's support for the Spanish-American War

What was a result of the Great Compromise during the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

creating a two-house legislature

Which development was a result of the Progressive Movement

government increased its regulation of business practices

The Great Migration during World War I refers to the movement of

African Americans to northern cities to find work

The theory of laissez-faire economics was used during the late 1800s to

justify unregulated business growth

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1
How did the Social Security Act help American workers?
providing financial assistance for the elderly
guaranteed a minimum wage
legalized the right to join labor unions
created jobs for unemployed
2
What did the Declaration of Sentiments from the Seneca Falls Convention proclaim?
that all men and women are created equal
that the abolition of slavery was necessary
that the sale of alcoholic beverages should beillegal
that California should be admitted as a free state
3
What was the purpose of the Neutrality Acts?
stimulate economic growth in the US
enforce the policies of the League of Nations
support the use of peacekeeping troops in Europe
avoid the policies that drew the nation into WWI
4
Black codes were established in the South after the Civil War in an effort to
integrate freedmen into American society
enforce the Emancipation Proclamation
limit the rights of newly freed African
expand educational opportunities
5
What impact did the Marbury v. Madison decision have on the nation?
checks and balances were weakened
Congress gained power
the power of the federal courts increased
the Supreme Court lost power
6
Between 1800 and 1830, the National Road and the Erie Canal were built to connect which regions
Great Plains and Rocky Mountains
Atlantic Coast and Midwest
Pacific Coast and Gold Coast
South and New England
7
The most immediate goal of the New Deal programs proposed by FDR was to
provide work for the unemployed
conserve natural resources
have the states assume responsibility for relief programs
control wages and prices
8
The domino theory was used to justify United States involvement in the
Berlin airlift
War on Poverty
Bosnian crisis
Vietnam War
9
One reason Rockefeller, Carnegie and Morgan were sometimes called robber barons was because they
made unnecessarily risky investments
used ruthless business tactics against their competitors
stole money from the government
robbed from the rich to give to the poor
10
The 14th and 15th Amendments, passed during Reconstruction, resulted in
increased individual rights for African Americans
expanded rights for Native American Indians on reservations
additional rights for Southern segregationists
equal rights for women in the United States
11
During the Revolutionary War period, Thomas Paine's Common Sense was important because it
described a military plan to defeat England
convinced many American colonists to break away from England
contained a detailed outline for a unified government
argued for a bill of rights in the Constitution
12
The Federalist Papers were intended to
promote independence from Great Britain
endorse candidates running for Congress
win support for ratification of the Constitution
persuade voters to keep the AoC
13
The term business monopoly can best be described as
the most common form of business in the US
an agreement between partners to manage a corporation
government control of the means of production
a company that controls or dominates an industry
14
Uncle Tom's Cabin contributed to the start of the war by
exposing the dangers of cotton manufacturing
convincing Congress to ban the importation of slaves
pressuring the President to support abolishing slavery
intensifying Northern dislike of slavery
15
Sectional differences developed in the United States largely because
economic conditions and interests varied in each region
early presidents favored urban areas over rural areas
the Federal government developed a policy of neutrality
only northerners were at the Constitutional Convention
16
The tactics of Senator Joseph McCarthy were criticized because he
displayed racial prejudice in his questions
ignored evidence of Soviet spying
ruined reputations of many people with false accusations
opposed the use of loyalty oaths
17
One foreign policy goal of President Theodore Roosevelt was to
create future states by annexing Pacific island territories
restrict European intervention in the Western Hemisphere
encourage independence movements in Africa
limit United States investment in Latin America
18
The Senate's rejection of the Treaty of Versailles reflected the Senate's intention to
maintain US leadership in world affairs
punish the nations that began the war
provide support for the League of Nations
return to a policy of isolationism
19
How did Lincoln's suspension of habeas corpus impact citizens?
regulated the railroad industry
nationalized private property
placed limits on individual rights
relied on a military draft
20
The Louisiana Purchase was important to the United States because it
expanded the nation's boundary to the Pacific Ocean
secured control of the Mississippi River and New Orleans
removed the Spanish from North America
closed the western territories to slavery
21
During the 1840s, supporters of Manifest Destiny favored
acquiring Texas and California
closing the frontier settlement
ending the American System
ceding the Oregon territory to Russia
22
What was the result of the election of 1860?
Jackson accused Clay of making a corrupt bargain
a compromise was reached to remove troops from the South
Southern states seceded because Lincoln was elected
the winner of the electoral vote did not win the popular vote
23
Publication of the Zimmerman Telegram helped to
convince the US to enter World War I
reelect Woodrow Wilson as president
grant statehood to Arizona and New Mexico
encourage Congress to pass neutrality legislation
24
The Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, & NATO were all part of the foreign policy of
détente
containment
isolationism
colonialism
25
The decision in Schenck v US and the Patriot Act demonstrate the principle that fed gov can
guarantee citizens the right to bear arms
expand the liberties protected by the Bill of Rights
restrict the power of the president
limit individual rights in times of national emergency
26
How did the government respond to the work of Upton Sinclair?
increased aid for medical research
passed the Meat Inspection Act
passed anti-trust laws
limited freedom of speech
27
What was the primary reason for holding the Constitutional Convention?
place taxes on imports and exports
outlaw slavery in both the North and the South
reduce the power of the federal government
revise the Articles of Confederation
28
A major purpose of the president's cabinet is to
offer advice on important issues
conduct impeachment trials
nominate ambassadors
regulate the amount of money in circulation
29
Why was the Dred Scott decision considered a turning point in American politics?
it increased tension between North and South over issue of slavery
it forced the North and South to compromise over slavery
it ended slavery
the decision led Lincoln to withdraw from the election
30
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (1964) provided congressional support for
escalating military action in Vietnam
expanding the Alliance for Progress
reestablishing trade with Cuba
withdrawing from the United Nations
31
Tinker v Des Moines
Students do not have protected free speech when they're on campus
School newspapers can be censored for protesting against a war
Students can protest silently as long as it doesn't disrupt the school day
Schools can set any dress codes they deem necessary
32
A major purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation was to
provide for new state governments
abolish slavery in all states
give land to freedman
help the North win the war
33
How did the Homestead Act help grow the nation's economy?
The Great Plains became a major agricultural region
There were new uses for natural resources
it decreased discrimination against immigrants
Rather than slaves working for free, farmhands were now paid
34
Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton were best known for their struggle to
expose government corruption
form labor unions
secure women's suffrage
prohibit the manufacture and sale of alcohol
35
What political principle is shown in the chart?
Implied Powers
Unwritten Constitution
Federalism
Seperation of Powers
36
Why did King George issue the Proclamation of 1763?
limit conflict between Indians and British settlers
encourage settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains
force settlers to leave British territory
encourage trade with France
37
Why was construction of the Panama Canal important to the US after the Spanish-American War?
Spain had regained control of the land near the canal route.
South America was a threat to national security
Navy needed a fast way to move between Atlantic and Pacific
Britain to own the canal zone and colonize the territory
38
One goal of the Marshall Plan (1947) was to
provide economic assistance to Western Europe
bring Nazi war criminals to trail in Nuremberg
provide defensive weapons to Great Britain
fund the construction of the iron curtain
39
Disagreement between Hamilton and Jefferson contributed to
impeachment of federal judges
defeat of the Whiskey Rebellion
elimination of the commerce clause
formation of political parties
40
Which idea is found in the Declaration of Independence?
state govt and central govt should have equal power
If govt denies rights people have the right to overthrow
Kings get their power from God
government should take care of all citizens financially
41
On the issue of creating a national bank, Hamilton and Jefferson disagreed on whether to
issue loans to farmers
apply a strict or loose interpretation of the Constitution
use tax money to finance a navy
establish a tariff to raise revenue
42
A lasting impact of the Supreme Court under John Marshall is that the Court’s decisions
promoted the views of the President
restricted the authority of Congress
expanded the power of the Federal Government
extended the Bill of Rights to enslaved persons
43
The US responded to the launch of Sputnik by
reducing military spending
constructing Reagan's Star Wars system
increasing funding for math and science education
building a joint space station with the Soviets
44
The Albany Plan of Union called for
the colonies to unite for a common defense
declaration of war on Britain
separation from Britain
equal voting for all citizens
45
In his farewell address, Washington believed the US should
end all existing European friendships
discontinue commercial relations with Europe
seek financial aid from European nations
remain neutral in foreign affairs
46
In 1948, the United States responded to the Soviet blockade of West Berlin by
supporting UN peacekeeping efforts in West Germany
organizing an airlift of supplies to West Berlin
shutting down transportation to East Berlin
tearing down the wall between East Berlin and West Berlin
47
The explosion of the USS Maine and yellow journalism played a significant role in the
acquisition of Florida
creation of the Open Door policy
public's support for the Spanish-American War
purchase of Alaska
48
What was a result of the Great Compromise during the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
giving the Supreme Court the power of judicial review
banning slavery in Southern states
creating a two-house legislature
requiring that the president have a cabinet
49
Which development was a result of the Progressive Movement
the influence of the national government was reduced
Congress failed to balance the federal budget
women become less active in public life
government increased its regulation of business practices
50
The Great Migration during World War I refers to the movement of
African Americans to northern cities to find work
communists deported to Russia as undesirable aliens
refugees fleeing from eastern Europe to the United States
factory workers from the Northeast to the Sun Belt
51
The theory of laissez-faire economics was used during the late 1800s to
achieve equal distribution of income
call for more consumer protection
support Progressive programs
justify unregulated business growth
52
The terms containment, domino theory, & massive retaliation are associated with US efforts to
wage the Cold War in the 1960s
increase trade with Latin America in the 1970s
avoid conflict with Germany and Japan in the 1930s
maintain neutrality during World War I (1914–1917)
53
The crisis highlighted in this headline was the
opposition of Cuba to the Alliance for Progress
election of Fidel Castro as president of Cuba
placement of nuclear missiles in Cuba by the Soviet Union
invasion of the Bay of Pigs in Cuba
54
What problem was exposed in Rachel Carson's Silent Spring?
the effects of overfishing on the life cycle
the fallout of nuclear waste
damage caused to the environment by insecticides
mislabelling of chemical products
55
Which actions did Southerners take to keep blacks from exercising the rights in the 15th amend?
collecting poll taxes and requiring literacy tests
passing Black Codes and establishing segregated schools
suspending habeas corpus and denying women the right to vote
establishing property-holding requirements for voting
56
The Mayflower Compact and the Virginia House of Burgesses were colonial efforts to
form a union between the colonies
practice self-goverment
encourage colonial trade
create a military alliance with France
57
Prohibition, the Scopes Trial, and immigration quotas are evidence that during this decade
the spirit of the Progressive movement was as strong as ever
relations between blacks and whites began to improve
there was a conflict between old and new American ideals
the country was more receptive to socialist ideas
58
Checks and balances prevents
the people having a voice in government
one branch of government becoming too strong
the military gaining control of the United States
the states having too much power
59
Many senators refused to support membership in League of Nations because they believed it would
endanger United States economic growth
involve the United States in future foreign conflicts
grant the president the power to annex new territory
force the United States to give up its colonies
60
In which region did women receive the most support for suffrage prior to the 19th amendment?
East
North
South
West
61
One factor that led to the first political parties in the US was the conflict over the
control of interstate commerce
spread of slavery into the western territories
distribution of power between the federal & state government
acquisition of lands from France and Spain
62
What was the primary reason for holding the Constitutional Convention?
outlaw slavery in both the North and the South
reduce the power of the federal government
revise the Articles of Confederation
place taxes on imports and exports
63
Why did FDR propose adding justices to the Supreme Court?
to make the court process more democratic
to influence decisions related to the New Deal
to end corruption and favoritism in selecting cases
to ensure the appointment of members of minority groups
64
The purpose of the Berlin Airlift was to
overcome a Soviet blockade of West Berlin
bomb the city of Berlin
drop combat troops into the Soviet sector of Berlin
prevent a Soviet invasion of West Germany
65
What was the purpose of the military districts established in the South?
pay for the rebuilding of the South
protect white Southerners from the freed slaves
govern Southern States
prevent African Americans from voting
66
An important result of the Spanish-American War of 1898 was that the United States
acquired territories in Africa
lost interest in Latin American affairs
improved its relations with Germany
became a world power with an overseas empire
67
After the Boston Tea Party, the British passed the Coercive (Intolerable) Act to
punish the colonists
grant the colonies representation in Parliament
use military force against the colonists
raise the tax on tea
68
Populists and Progressives were similar because both
appealed to business leaders who wanted to increase profits
called for govt to address political and economic problems
favored an imperialistic foreign policy
encouraged increased immigration
69
The Great Migration during World War I refers to the movement of
factory workers from the Northeast to the Sun Belt
African Americans to northern cities to find work
communists deported to Russia as undesirable aliens
refugees fleeing from eastern Europe to the United States
70
What was the purpose of the GI Bill?
to offer low interest loans to the defense industry
provide economic aid to veterans to go to college
to contain the spread of communism
increase the number of women working in defense industries
71
Popular sovereignty was proposed as away to
allow settlers in new territories to vote on the slavery
deny southern states the legal right to own slaves
overturn previous Supreme Court decisions on slavery
allow northern states the power to ban slavery
72
Which of these areas was acquired as a result of the Mexican-American War?
E
F
G
H
73
Why did FDR say the US should be the "arsenal of democracy"?
he wanted to increase the number of Supreme Court justices
he wanted to limit the influence of the defense industry
he wanted to gain support for a third team
he wanted to assist the Allies by supplying weapons
74
The Supreme Court in Korematsu v. US upheld Executive Order 9066, which had authorized the
exclusion of Japanese Americans from the West Coast
limiting of freedom of speech during wartime
adoption of the military draft
placement of women in combat roles
75
Which of the following is a reserved power under the system of federalism?
issuing marriage licenses
raising an army
establishing shipping rates through the post office
negotiating a treaty with a foreign nation
76
The Jim Crow laws, upheld by the Supreme Court in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896), provided for
voting rights for African-American males
racial integration of public schools
free land for former slaves
separate public facilities based on race

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