Why did the US adopt the motto In God We Trust in 1956?

to distinguish the nation from nation with only one religion

Under the U.S. Constitution, the government may not take private property unless--

the gov pays the owner fair compensation for the land

Which was the main reason for the rapid settlement of the Great Plains during the late 1800s?

Congress passed the Homestead Act giving 160 acres for free

How did The Jungle change the relationship between government and business?

gov regulations requiring the inspection of food products

Which of these is an effect rock and roll had on society in the US in the 1950's?

it contributed to a cultural divide between generations

In the late 1800's, the Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson--

created legal justification for segregation laws

The policy objective of Reaganomics were based on the theory that--

tax cuts/financial deregulation promote economic expansion

During the 1920's, Clarence Darrow and Williams Jennings Bryan were closely identified with

conflict between modernism and tradionalism

The Federal Housing Administration is a New Deal agency that continues to assist Americans by--

helping them obtain mortgage loans from banks

The primary reason given by the U.S. leaders to justify military involvement in Vietnam was--

keep communism from spreading throughout the region

The government issued ration books during WWII in order to--

ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods

During the 1950's the government funded education initiatives in math and science in response--

to the successful launch of the 1st artificial satellite

General John J. Pershing made a major contribution to the Allied victory in WWI by--

transforming inexperienced troops into a effective military

How did the Zimmermann telegram influence U.S. entry into WWI?

it revealed a military alliance between Mexico/Germany

How does the 1966 Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona continue to affect society?

People accused of crime must be informed of their rights

During the nineteenth century, one way political bosses gained voter support was by--

making improvements in urban infrastructure

During the 1920's, what was one result of innovations in US transportation technology?

mass-produced automobiles made travel affordable

Upon entering WWI, the US enlarged its military by--

passing the Selective Service Act

Jackie Robinson first rose to national prominence in the late 40's when he--

Helped bring an end to racial segregation in the MLB

The introduction of vaccines to the United States helped--

limit the spread of infectious diseases

The skill and courage of the Tuskegee Airmen served to--

decrease opposition to integrating the military

FDR sought to reassure the American public during uncertain economic times by--

deliver a series of evening radio speeches (fireside chats)

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1
Why did the US adopt the motto In God We Trust in 1956?
to commemorate social change introduced by Christians
to distinguish the nation from nation with only one religion
To encourage the growth of religious institutions through US
to honor the financial contribution of religious orgs
2
Under the U.S. Constitution, the government may not take private property unless--
the gov pays the owner fair compensation for the land
the landowner refuses to build a home on the land
the gov determines that the land is critical for developers
the land requires extensive restoration
3
Which was the main reason for the rapid settlement of the Great Plains during the late 1800s?
Congress passed the Homestead Act giving 160 acres for free
Speculators bought large parcels of land to build towns
Native Americans sold tribal land to railroad companies
Congress passed law requiring public land be sold at auction
4
How did The Jungle change the relationship between government and business?
Laws were enacted that banned private companies from strikin
gov regulations requiring the inspection of food products
Federal troops were mobilized to break strikes by unions
Congress created a regulatory agency to audit railroads
5
Which of these is an effect rock and roll had on society in the US in the 1950's?
it promoted values learned during times of economic hardship
it increased the fear of communist expansion
it contributed to a cultural divide between generations
it reminded people of prewar days
6
Senator Joseph McCarthy is best known for his involvement in--
the Red Scare of the 1950's
the war effort of the 1940's
the political scandals of the 1970's
the Civil Rights movement of the 1960's
7
Which of these resulted from the prohibition of alcohol during the 1920's?
the rise of organized crime
the expansion of the consumer economy
a growing fear of communism
a decline in immigration rates
8
In the late 1800's, the Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson--
created legal justification for segregation laws
established legal remedy for victims of discrimination
recognized public protests as a legal form of disobedience
affirmed the legality of federal regulation of elections
9
Which of these was a major goal of Jane Addam's Settlement House movement in Chicago?
The introduction of prison reform
The establishment of public libraries
The founding of women's colleges
The assimilation of immigrants
10
The policy objective of Reaganomics were based on the theory that--
tax cuts/financial deregulation promote economic expansion
borrowing from foreign nations would cover domestic programs
increases in gov spending would reduce unemployment
reducing trade barriers would result in budget surplus
11
During the 1920's, Clarence Darrow and Williams Jennings Bryan were closely identified with
conflict between modernism and tradionalism
development of new forms of popular entertainment
decline of public support for Progressive reforms
increased use of credit by US consumers
12
The Federal Housing Administration is a New Deal agency that continues to assist Americans by--
providing them with money to pay for moving expenses
helping them obtain mortgage loans from banks
helping them choose a reputable home builder
offering incentives for them to invest in rental properties
13
The primary reason given by the U.S. leaders to justify military involvement in Vietnam was--
promote reconstruction after WWII
fulfill prior UN obligations
keep communism from spreading throughout the region
maintain the policy of dètente
14
The government issued ration books during WWII in order to--
allow consumers to buy imported goods at discounted rates
ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods
provide financial security for uninsured citizens
safeguard the profits of struggling businesses
15
During the 1950's the government funded education initiatives in math and science in response--
to the successful launch of the 1st artificial satellite
to development of the ENIAC computer
to the discovery of new chemical elements
to the announcement of international education guidelines
16
General John J. Pershing made a major contribution to the Allied victory in WWI by--
developing advanced technologies for battlefield use
requesting humanitarian aid from Congress for torn nations
transforming inexperienced troops into a effective military
negotiating the terms of the Treaty of Versailles
17
How did the Zimmermann telegram influence U.S. entry into WWI?
contained order for German Uboats to destroy passenger ships
It announced the czar's overthrow in Russia
it described Romania's plan to abandon neutrality
it revealed a military alliance between Mexico/Germany
18
How does the 1966 Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona continue to affect society?
election officials monitor polling sites during elections
People accused of crime have right to be tried by peer jury
People accused of crime must be informed of their rights
Federal agencies use affirmative action guidelines
19
During the Gilded Age there was a notable increase in federal support for--
involvement in foreign wars
increased temperance regulations
the growth of big business
the acquisition of foreign territories
20
During the nineteenth century, one way political bosses gained voter support was by--
providing public assistance for former slaves
advocating the use of poll taxes
campaigning for women's suffrage
making improvements in urban infrastructure
21
During the 1920's, what was one result of innovations in US transportation technology?
cable cars provided comfortable means of quick travel
Contain ships delivered agricultural goods to ports
mass-produced automobiles made travel affordable
commercial airplanes replaced ocean liners to travel oversea
22
Upon entering WWI, the US enlarged its military by--
passing the Selective Service Act
creating the Veterans Administration
enacting the GI Bill
establishing the Marine Corps
23
Jackie Robinson first rose to national prominence in the late 40's when he--
organized sit-ins to desegregate lunch counters
Helped bring an end to racial segregation in the MLB
participated in the Freedom Rides to desegregate buses
enrolled in the racially segregated Ole Miss
24
The introduction of vaccines to the United States helped--
improve the hygiene of medical procedures
improve the quality of the water supply
limit the risk in consuming imported produce
limit the spread of infectious diseases
25
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 eliminated--
literacy test as prerequisites
age discrimination in state voting laws
barriers to voting for women
proof of residency as a condition to vote
26
The skill and courage of the Tuskegee Airmen served to--
encourage immigrant enlistment in US Army during WWII
increase the number of women joining the military
give the US an advantage in military encryption
decrease opposition to integrating the military
27
FDR sought to reassure the American public during uncertain economic times by--
hold weekly town hall meetings with average citizens
deliver a series of evening radio speeches (fireside chats)
make short appearances in a variety of Hollywood films
publishing a weekly news editorial titled " Road to Prosper"

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