What does President Bill Clinton's impeachment trial reflect about modern U.S. politics?

Politicians face greater scrutiny of their personal lives

President Roosevelt stated, "Yesterday, Dec. 7, 1941, a date which shall live in infamy,"

surprise attack on Pearl Harbor

Why was President Nixon's visit to Communist China in 1972 so important?

reduced tensions between the U.S. and Communist China

What was the goal of those who supported the 17th Amendment, direct election of U.S. Senators

making the Senate more responsive to the people

The primary goal, during the Civil Rights Movement, of the Southern Democrats

maintain segregation of public facilities in the South

What was the main intent of the Mexican Repatriation Act?

send Mexican-American immigrants back to Mexico

Which aspect of the 1920s is most closely identified with the emergence of Tin Pan Alley?

locations of the music publishing industry in NYC

The major purpose of President Wilson's Fourteen Points was to--

set goals for achieving peace after WWI

What was a major goal of the American Indian Movement?

obtain greater understanding of Indian point of view

What was the historical significance of the Presidential election of 2000?

US Supreme Court intervene to prevent a recount

According to the Supreme Court decision in Hernandez v. Texas, a Mexican American could not be

excluded from participating in a jury

What was the major cause of the Great Depression?

prior overproduction of manufactured goods

Which factor played the largest role in fueling the economic boom of the 1920s?

increasing ownership of automobiles by families

Which event influenced President Wilson's decision to enter WWI?

renewal of unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany

Which aspects of the New Deal was a continuation of Progressive Era policies?

government regulation of business activites

The passage of USA PATRIOT Act and Department of Homeland Security show

security concerns can lead to new federal legislation

The Truman Doctrine was originally designed to

contain Communism by giving aid to Greece and Turkey

The term McCarthyism is sometimes used to describe

accusing people of subversive activities without evidence

Which event represented an expression of nativism during the 1920s?

adoption of a quota system to limit immigration

The Homestead Act (1862) promoted the development of western lands by--

providing free land to settlers

Which goal was shared by both the Populists and Progressives?

greater control of the government by the people

How did Reagan believe he could tackle the stagflation the economy was experiencing in the 80s

reducing taxes and relaxing federal regulations on companies

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1
What was the main reason many African Americans left the South?
More factory jobs in the North
Racial discrimination did not occur in the North
white landowners refused to accept them as sharecroppers
The Dawes Act made free land available in the West
2
What does President Bill Clinton's impeachment trial reflect about modern U.S. politics?
Congress conducts more thorough invesitgations
Campaign finances are monitored by a regulatory agency
Politicians face greater scrutiny of their personal lives
Media outlets focus more on policy issues
3
President Roosevelt stated, "Yesterday, Dec. 7, 1941, a date which shall live in infamy,"
atomic bombing of Hiroshima
German invasion of Poland
surprise attack on Pearl Harbor
D-Day invasion at Normandy
4
Why was President Nixon's visit to Communist China in 1972 so important?
decreased U.S. dependence on Chinese exports
led to unification of Taiwan and Communist China
convinced the Chinese to abandon Communism
reduced tensions between the U.S. and Communist China
5
What was the goal of those who supported the 17th Amendment, direct election of U.S. Senators
providing equal voting rights to minorities
basing Senate representation on state population
expanding the power of legislative branch
making the Senate more responsive to the people
6
The primary goal, during the Civil Rights Movement, of the Southern Democrats
end the practice of racial segregation in the South
integrate the public schools throughout the South
litigate for equal rights for all races in the South
maintain segregation of public facilities in the South
7
What was the main intent of the Mexican Repatriation Act?
eliminate discrimination against Mexican Americans in the US
encourage Mexican-American immigrants to work in U.S.
grant citizenship to Mexican-Americans living in the U.S.
send Mexican-American immigrants back to Mexico
8
Which aspect of the 1920s is most closely identified with the emergence of Tin Pan Alley?
successful flight of the first hydroplane in North Carolina
repeal of the 21st Amendment
locations of the music publishing industry in NYC
printing and distribution of Prohibition pamphlets
9
The major purpose of President Wilson's Fourteen Points was to--
provide aid for rebuilding war-torn nations
punish Germany for sinking the Luistania
persuade Congress to enter WWI
set goals for achieving peace after WWI
10
What was a major goal of the American Indian Movement?
end segregation American Indians in public places
obtain greater understanding of Indian point of view
gain US citizenship and representation in Congress
relocate American Indians to urban areas
11
What was the historical significance of the Presidential election of 2000?
US Supreme Court intervene to prevent a recount
Electoral College ended in a tie
The winner of the popular vote became President
A third party candidate won several electoral votes
12
According to the Supreme Court decision in Hernandez v. Texas, a Mexican American could not be
denied an education in an all-white school
made to pay an unreasonable bail
excluded from participating in a jury
stopped from voting in a Presidential election
13
What was the major cause of the Great Depression?
prior overproduction of manufactured goods
decrease in the supply of consumers goods
increase in demand for imported products
increase in the price of wheat on the world market
14
Which factor played the largest role in fueling the economic boom of the 1920s?
increasing ownership of automobiles by families
construction by the Tennessee Valley Authority
tariff reductions on imported European goods
government subsidies paid to farmers
15
Which event influenced President Wilson's decision to enter WWI?
renewal of unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany
raids by Mexican guerilla forces on the Southwestern border
a revolution in Russia
the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
16
The Spanish-American War marked a turning point in American foreign policy because
emerged as a World Power
pledged neutrality in future European conflicts
developed a plan for peaceful coexistence
refused to become a colonial power
17
Which aspects of the New Deal was a continuation of Progressive Era policies?
restoration of Indian cultural traditions
government regulation of business activites
government purchase of surplus farm productss
free health care for all Americans
18
The passage of USA PATRIOT Act and Department of Homeland Security show
laws emphasize individual responsibility for education
security concerns can lead to new federal legislation
government programs have been successful in ending threats
Americans leaders felt the country was safe from terrorism
19
Who is going to pass the EOC on May 3rd?
Your cat
YOU
The terrorists
Your Mom
20
Which statement about the U.S. economy during the WWII is accurate?
many goods were rationed
worker productivity declined
manufacturing of automobiles increased
Prices on most goods fell rapidly
21
The Truman Doctrine was originally designed to
use of the United Nations to eliminate threats
rebuild Korea by extending economic aid
contain Communism by giving aid to Greece and Turkey
stop the use of nuclear weapons
22
The term McCarthyism is sometimes used to describe
investigating civil service employees for corruption
removing members of Congress
illegal means to obtain evidence
accusing people of subversive activities without evidence
23
Which event represented an expression of nativism during the 1920s?
rise of popularity of spectator
adoption of a quota system to limit immigration
Charles Lindbergh's solo flight
trial of John Scopes for teaching evolution
24
The Homestead Act (1862) promoted the development of western lands by--
moving Native American Indians to reservations
creating a system of dams for crop irragtion
removing all restrictions on immigrantion
providing free land to settlers
25
Which goal was shared by both the Populists and Progressives?
greater control of the government by the people
equality for African Americans
expansion of opportunities for immigrants
the free coinage of silver
26
How did Reagan believe he could tackle the stagflation the economy was experiencing in the 80s
increasing spending on education
raising the taxes wealthier Americans
increasing tariffs so that consumers would buy more
reducing taxes and relaxing federal regulations on companies

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