Which of the following was NOT an effect of the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act?

Encouraged people to travel to rural areas of the country

The "Middle Passage" referred to...

the transportation of slaves from Africa to the New World

How did World War I impact women in the United States?

Women worked jobs that were previously held mostly by men

In this 1916 cartoon , the sinking ship represents...

decreasing neutrality of the US in WWI

Which statement BEST expresses George Washington's opinion on political parties?

He thought they would create divisions and bitter arguments

Using the excerpt, the book Silent Spring lead to...

a ban of the use of DDT's (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)

The Treaty of Paris 1783...

Granted the U.S. independence from England

How did television help the Civil Rights Movement?

People across the country could see violence and protests

What was Ronald Reagan's economic plan, in regards to taxes and military spending?

Supply-side econ. to decr. taxes and incr. military spending

Which statement BEST describes an effect of Salutary Neglect?

Colonies developed an aptitude for self-governing

Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Constitution?

Give the states more power than the national government

What U.S. government entity is responsible for overseeing environmental regulations?

Environmental Protection Agency

Why was it important to the Union that Sherman capture Atlanta during the March to the Sea?

It would destroy rail and supply lines for the Confederacy

During WWII, Japanese-Americans were interred because...

Fear of spying for the Japanese government

This photo depicts women learning welding in the 1940s. It shows that women...

were needed for the war effort in WWII

The issues behind the Compromise of 1850 included all of the following EXCEPT...

the ruling in the Dred Scott case

Which of the following would have been an impact of the Second Great Awakening?

People looked to Christian ideals to fix social problems

Which is NOT true of the French and Indian War?

The French maintained control of Canada after war was over

The MAIN purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau was to...

help former slaves adjust to their newfound freedom

Which is an example of the concept of Manifest Destiny in action?

annexation of he Mexican territory

One reason the Constitution was adopted over the Articles of Confederation (AoC) was....

Shay's Rebellion revealed the weaknesses of the Articles

This photograph shows...

the common conditions faced by child laborers in the 1900s

Richard Nixon's words here had the GREATEST effect on...

the policies of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Which choice is the BEST explanation of the effects of Plessy v. Ferguson?

Segregated facilities could exist in states that wanted them

Which event had the most immediate impact on Native Americans in the Great Plains?

the hunting of buffalo by US citizens

The most significant result of the Marshall Plan was that it...

helped to restore the economy of western Europe

The Espionage Act (1917) and Sedition Act (1918) showed that Americans...

were fearful of possible German activity in the US

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1
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act?
Led to a decline in smaller cities as it routed traffic away
Caused people to move further out from their jobs
Allowed for easier transportation of the military & supplies
Encouraged people to travel to rural areas of the country
2
Which innovation had the GREATEST impact on westward migration immediately after the Civil War?
transcontinental railroad
steam-powered boats
telephone
electricity
3
The "Middle Passage" referred to...
Lewis and Clark's expedition into the Louisiana Territory
the transportation of slaves from Africa to the New World
the best route over the Rocky Mountains to get to California
the creation of the Panama Canal in Central America
4
The United States' acquisition of the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii are all examples of
imperialism
populism
isolation
progressivism
5
How did World War I impact women in the United States?
Women were prohibited from working as Red Cross volunteers
Women received equal pay for equal work
Women no longer held trad. jobs such as nursing or teaching.
Women worked jobs that were previously held mostly by men
6
In this 1916 cartoon , the sinking ship represents...
failure of the Allied Powers in WWI
failure of the Central Powers in WWI
decreasing neutrality of the US in WWI
withdrawal of Russia from WWI
7
Anti-trust laws attempted to protect the public against the activities of big business by...
Confining business activities to a single state
Encouraging government ownership of business
Establishing government regulation of wages and hours
Maintaining competition
8
Whose Presidency was most concerned with fulfilling Manifest Destiny?
Andrew Johnson
James K. Polk
John Adams
Abraham Lincoln
9
Which statement BEST expresses George Washington's opinion on political parties?
He thought they would lead to overthrow of the government
He thought they would create divisions and bitter arguments
He thought they could create problems but were necessary
He thought they would only work in a democracy
10
Using the excerpt, the book Silent Spring lead to...
the creation of wastewater treatment centers.
the establishment of conservation movement.
a ban of the production of CFC's (Chlorofluorocarbons).
a ban of the use of DDT's (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
11
The Treaty of Paris 1783...
Ensured Loyalists would not be compensated for their land
Granted the U.S. independence from England
Ended French colonial holdings in North America
Eventually became a major cause of the Mexican War
12
In which time period did Reconstruction take place?
1860s-1870s
1880s-1890s
1850s-1860s
1890s-1900s
13
How did television help the Civil Rights Movement?
Gave African Americans performance opportunities
People across the country could see violence and protests
It brought entertainment to those being punished
Distracted those who were part of the movement
14
What was Ronald Reagan's economic plan, in regards to taxes and military spending?
Supply-side econ. to decr. taxes and incr. military spending
Balance the budget by decreasing taxes and military spending
Cut military spending to provide tax breaks for middle class
Increase taxes to increase military spending during Cold War
15
In which time period was the Jazz Age?
1910s
1930s
1940s
1920s
16
Based on this statement, Mr. Beveridge would be MOST likely to advocate which policy?
pacifism
emancipation
imperialism
diplomacy
17
The period during which Great Britain did not enforce laws in the American colonies...
Virtual representation
Headright system
Prolonged isolation
Salutary Neglect
18
Which of the following developments led to the other three?
Expansion of the middle class
formation of trusts and monopolies
growth of industrialization
creation of labor unions
19
Which statement BEST describes an effect of Salutary Neglect?
Colonists stopped sending raw materials to England
Colonies developed an aptitude for self-governing
Parliament increased military supervision in the colonies
Colonial governors became more powerful than the assemblies
20
In the U.S. Constitution, there is a basic concept of...
Economic parity
Gender equality
Equality under the law
Equality of condition
21
Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Constitution?
Give the states more power than the national government
Establish justice
Limit the power of the national government
Maintain peace within the country
22
What U.S. government entity is responsible for overseeing environmental regulations?
Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Impact Statement
Supreme Court
National Park Service
23
Why was it important to the Union that Sherman capture Atlanta during the March to the Sea?
It would convince England to stop supporting the Confederacy
It would allow them to control the Mississippi River
It would destroy rail and supply lines for the Confederacy
Robert E. Lee would be forced to surrender as a result
24
During WWII, Japanese-Americans were interred because...
Fear of spying for the Japanese government
They were not useful for fighting in the battles
Their businesses were not productive
They were a threat to American military strategy
25
During World War I, many American women helped gain support for the suffrage movement by...
working in wartime industries
lobbying for child-care facilities
protesting against the war
joining the military service
26
Which of these contributed to the Crash of 1929 and the Great Depression?
foreign boycotts of US products
stock market speculation
the effects of World War II
success of the US farm economy
27
This photo depicts women learning welding in the 1940s. It shows that women...
were not allowed in academic institutions
were treated a second class citizens in America
had achieved educational equality
were needed for the war effort in WWII
28
The issues behind the Compromise of 1850 included all of the following EXCEPT...
territorial disputes involving Texas
the ruling in the Dred Scott case
enforcing of the Fugitive Slave Act
the policy regarding slavery in the territories
29
Which of the following would have been an impact of the Second Great Awakening?
Gov't officials outlined separation of church and state
Women gained the right to vote
People looked to Christian ideals to fix social problems
Catholic Church weakened as Protestantism grew
30
The First Great Awakening led to all of the following EXCEPT...
growth of institutions of higher learning
flourishing of the missionary spirit
renewed persecution of witches
separatism and secession from established churches
31
In which time period was the Gilded Age?
1830s-1850s
1920s-1940s
1870s-1900
1920s
32
Cesar Chavez started a union for...
minorities
farmers
truck drivers
teachers
33
Which is NOT true of the French and Indian War?
The French maintained control of Canada after war was over
Resulted in more tension between Britain and the colonies
French occupation of the Ohio River Valley was a major cause
Native Americans were allied with the French army
34
This theory states that the gov't can stimulate the economy by helping businesses produce more.
Keynesian economics
Marxism
Supply-side economics
Mercantilism
35
Which area on the map was attacked by Japan in Dec. 1941?
2
1
4
3
36
What women's group boycotted British goods, made homemade cloth, and substituted tea and sugar?
Daughters of Liberty
Women of the Revolution
Molly Pitchers
National Organization of Women
37
The MAIN purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau was to...
help former slaves adjust to their newfound freedom
serve as a voice for freed slaves in Congress
battle terrorist groups like the Ku Klux Klan
establish Black Codes to limit freed slaves' rights
38
Which is an example of the concept of Manifest Destiny in action?
annexation of he Mexican territory
the TransAtlantic slave trade
the Compromise of 1850
the Missouri Compromise
39
Most of the people in the internment camps in the United States during World War II were...
Japanese-Americans.
African-Americans.
Italian-Americans.
German-Americans.
40
One reason the Constitution was adopted over the Articles of Confederation (AoC) was....
Small states were underrepresented under the Articles
the Articles gave too much power to the national gov't
Shay's Rebellion revealed the weaknesses of the Articles
the states could not trade among themselves under the AOC
41
What led to the economic differences of the mid-Atlantic, New England, and Southern colonies?
Level of education of citizens
Differences in colonial governments
Customs of immigrants
Geographic conditions
42
This photograph shows...
the economic & social benefits of the industrial revolution
the conditions faced by workers in the south in the 1900s
the effects of the stock market crash in 1929
the common conditions faced by child laborers in the 1900s
43
Richard Nixon's words here had the GREATEST effect on...
the creation of the Department of the Interior
the establishment of the National Park System
the policies of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
the political tactic of impounding federal funds
44
Which tactic was MOST effectively used by labor unions in the late 1800s-early 1900s?
Strikes
Boycott of products
Political activism
Collective bargaining
45
Which choice is the BEST explanation of the effects of Plessy v. Ferguson?
The 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments were ratified
African Americans were paid equally to whites
The Freedmen's Bureau was created to assist former slaves
Segregated facilities could exist in states that wanted them
46
Law passed by Congress preventing the formation of monopolies
Sherman Anti-Trust Act
Executive Order 9066
Pendleton Act
Homestead Act
47
Which event had the most immediate impact on Native Americans in the Great Plains?
the use of windmills for irrigation
invention of the sod house
the success of the abolition movement
the hunting of buffalo by US citizens
48
The most significant result of the Marshall Plan was that it...
Discouraged the creation of the European Common Market
ended the expansion of Soviet influence in Europe
helped to restore the economy of western Europe
increased US control over Latin American economies
49
In which time period did the Civil Rights Movement take place?
1920s-1930s
1940s-1970s
1860s-1880s
1910s-1940s
50
In which time period did the Progressive Era take place?
1890s-1920s
1800s-1830s
1840s-1870s
1930s-1950s
51
The Espionage Act (1917) and Sedition Act (1918) showed that Americans...
were fearful of the French presence in the country
were fearful of Communist influences in the federal gov't
were targeting minorities as scapegoats for causing the war
were fearful of possible German activity in the US
52
Which of these caused the US to become involved in WWI?
the German invasion of Poland
enemy bombing of American military bases
repeated violation of treaties by Japan
threats to American security made by Germany
53
Which of the following was NOT a difficulty faced by American troops in WWII?
Outdated equipment
Supply shortages
Lack of troops
Fuel shortages
54
The most important result of the Spanish-American War was that it...
spread democracy in Latin America
guaranteed the independence of Mexico from Spanish control
secured a safe source of raw materials for US industry
set up a colonial empire for the US
55
The First Great Awakening unified people religiously by...
emphasizing a personal connection with God & accepting Jesus
reminded people they would be punished for not following God
forcing them to convert to Christianity
offering freedom to slaves who converted to Christianity
56
Which choice BEST explains how the French & Indian War was a cause of the American Revolution?
British needed a French/Indian ally. to get Spain's support
The British defeated France in NA, Asia, and at sea
British debt due to the war meant new taxes for the colonies
Indians believed the colonists would return their lands
57
In an attempt to ease the Great Depression, FDR increased the size of the government by...
creating many new agencies and implementing new legislation
creating the Reconstruction Finance Corporation
cutting gov't agencies and reducing federal spending
overriding Congress and suspending income taxes
58
Which of these played the BIGGEST role in causing the Dust Bowl?
a reliance on industrial machinery
a lack of pesticides to protect farms
high demand for agricultural products
a lack of available labor for the fields
59
What did the Social Security Act do?
created a new way to pass amendments in Congress
offered payments to those who were retired or unemployed
was intended to put more democratic judges on the Supreme Ct
made all employers allow unions in their workplaces
60
Which was NOT an outcome of the War of 1812?
Native Americans faced more persecution due to no protection
Federalist party ended due to lack of British support
US became economically stronger b/c Britain paid reparations
U.S. ushered in a period of patriotism and nationalism
61
Which war is most closely associated with the emergence of the United States as a world power?
Mexican War
Civil War
Spanish-American War
War of 1812
62
The Committees of Correspondence were important leading up to the Revolution because they...
Show that the Federalists were already very powerful
Attempted to maintain close cooperation among colonies
Kept Parliament informed about the colonists' plans
Provide a record of the Continental Congress negotiations
63
Which of these was NOT a factor that led to US entry into World War I?
Zimmerman Telegram
Collapse of the lend-lease system
unrestricted German submarine warfare
sinking of the Lusitania
64
Thomas Jefferson's purchase of the Louisiana Territory could be viewed as hypocritical because
he had stopped Adams from purchasing it earlier
as a Dem.Rep., he would normally be against such Pres. power
it was an example of strict interpretation of the Constit.
he stood to profit personally from the deal
65
Eleanor Roosevelt revolutionized the position of ____________.
U.S. Ambassador
First Lady
Supreme Court
Chief Diplomat
66
According to the "trickle-down" policy of Reagan, what is the benefit of reduced taxation?
rising prices in a market
increased unemployment
increased supply of goods
rising government regulation
67
Which BEST describes Congressional Reconstruction?
Fix the damage to the White House caused by the Civil War
Rebuild southern states quickly to help control the economy
Rebuild the country quickly without ill feelings
Punish those southerners responsible for causing the war
68
Which of the following was NOT a reaction to the Iran Hostage Crisis?
The US and Europe joined in a trade embargo against Iran
Carter froze Iranian financial assets in the US
The US declared war against Iran
A helicopter rescue was attempted, but failed
69
Jimmy Carter's guiding principle in foreign policy decisions were based on...
free enterprise
human rights
detente
brinkmanship
70
Establishment of anti-trust laws and the Fed'l Trade Commission reflected the US's desire to...
stimulate the growth of modern transportation
eliminate unfair practices in business
help big business to become more efficient
encourage increased production of goods
71
A major criticism of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal programs was that they...
ignored the plight of homeowners with mortgages
made people dependent on the federal government
reduced the power of the federal government
provided too much protection to big business
72
Those who supported the adoption of the Constitution were called...
democrats
abolitionists
federalists
republicans
73
The GI Bill and the Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act showed that the federal budget should
provide healthcare services to veterans
allocate funds for the care of veterans after service
limit the amount of money spent on most social services
establish = educational funding for veterans and civilians
74
Which US history era is described here: Lost Generation, art deco, Jazz Age, Harlem Renaissance
1940s
1890s
1930s
1920s
75
This act was signed into law by Obama to fight the effects of the "Great Recession"...
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010
Job Creation Act of 2010
Medicare Modernization Act of 2003
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
76
Which statement about the Presidential Election of 2008 is correct?
it resulted in the election of the first black president
The winner did not receive a majority of the popular vote
it was the last time a Republican nominee won an election
First time a woman had been nominated for vice president
77
In 1860, the southern states in red would have been LEAST likely to...
use forced labor in its agricultural production
support the notion of popular sovereignty
vote for Abraham Lincoln in the 1860 election
push for the expansion of slavery into the West
78
What factor(s) in the South led to the Great Migration?
availability of jobs and economic opportunity
Civil Rights Movement in the South forced them to move North
total freedom and civil rights protection
the Harlem Renaissance led to more entertainment jobs
79
Ida Tarbell is known as being a muckraking journalist for exposing abuses in the _____ industry
meatpacking
steel
oil
automobile
80
As part of the Great Migration, more African Americans sought better jobs by...
moving to California
transplanting their families from the South to the Sun Belt
moving to the Northern and Northeastern US
immigrating from Africa
81
Which statement BEST describes the the impact of the Freedmen's Bureau?
Failed because it didn't offer edu. opportunities to slaves
It failed to attract former slaves to northern states
Nor successful in helping trade between the North and South
Unsuccessful in bringing about racial unity/understanding
82
As a result of the Treaty of Paris, 1783, control of Florida was given to...
Spain
the U.S.
France
Great Britain
83
Which is an example of Manifest Destiny in action?
the Missouri Compromise
the Compromise of 1850
the Transatlantic Slave Trade
the annexation of Mexican territory
84
In 1965, Cesar Chavez organized ____ to get better working conditions for farm workers.
a picket line at Sacramento Agricultural Processing plant
a sit down strike in the fields of California farms
a nationwide boycott of grapes and lettuce
a march across California
85
Which of the following BEST describes the Battle of Berlin?
Japanese attack in Hawaii
Soviet attack on the Germans later leading to Nazi surrender
Truman authorized atomic bombs to be dropped on the city
Allied assault of German-occupied France
86
Manifest Destiny advanced the belief that...
new territory would lead to more slavery
the Democratic Part would elect the next President
slavery should be abolished in the US
God was on the side of American expansion
87
All of the following would be an effect of social media on politics EXCEPT...
easy access to campaign information
faster communication between politicians and constituents
voting can now take place online
allows for quick survey of public opinion
88
Shipbuilding, fishing, and whaling industries would have been most common in...
Massachusetts
Georgia
New York
South Carolina
89
Mercantilism was the principle that...
Colonies would lose their rights and local governments
Colonists were forced to pay taxes to fund their protection
Colonies exist to benefit the mother country
England could tax without consent to regulate trade
90
Which choice BEST describes the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?
President publicly endorsed ending slavery in the South
Allowed slavery to remain in states where it already existed
Former slaves were given the right to join the war
It immediately freed the slaves throughout the country
91
Which statement BEST describes the New Deal?
led to a huge increase in the rights of African Americans
greatly increased the size of the federal gov't
it caused the greatest economic boom the nation ever had
it singlehandedly brought the US out of the Great Depression
92
President Harry Truman justified using atomic bombs on Japan in 1945 on the grounds that the...
American public demanded that the bombs be used
Axis powers deserved total destruction
early ending of the war would save many lives
world was ready for a demonstration of nuclear power
93
What did the Missouri Comp., the Comp. of 1850, and Bleeding Kansas have in common?
Helped Lincoln win the Election of 1860
All were vetoed by Abraham Lincoln
All dealt with the expansion of slavery into the west
Permanent solution to the conflict between the North & South
94
Which statement BEST explains the role of geography at the Battle of Yorktown?
French surrounded Brits on river, while Ams. did so on land
The British held the high ground and forced French surrender
The British easily escaped by ship on the York River
Geography played no significant role
95
In which time period did the Indian Removal Act take place?
1870s
1790s
1860s
1830s
96
Which BEST describes Presidential Reconstruction?
Punish southerners responsible for causing the war
Fix the damage to the White House caused by the Civil War
Rebuild the southern states quickly to help control the econ
Rebuild the country quickly and without ill feelings
97
The Espionage Act (1917) and Sedition Act (1918) were both...
significant limitations of freedom of speech and press
unsuccessful attempts to stop criticism against the war
vetoed by President Theodore Roosevelt
declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court
98
Which BEST describes the result of the Dred Scott decision?
A slave who lived on free soil at any time was free
A slave had the right to sue for freedom in a fed'l court
A slave was not a citizen but rather property of the owner
A slave was only a citizen after he/she purchased freedom
99
Which order contradicts FDR's statement about "race, creed, color, or national origin"?
Ex. Order 8802 which stopped all immigration
Ex. Order 9066 which moved Japanese Ams to internment camps
Ex. Order 9139 which created the Manpower Commission
Ex. Order 9981, which stopped discrimination in the military
100
What group of immigrants arrived in large numbers on the US west coast to work on the railroad?
Chinese
Irish
Japanese
Mexican

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