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1
One major idea behind New Deal legislation was to
provide for pure laissez-faire capitalism
formally end the ability of Federal Reserve to print money
present opportunities for public works
centralize power in the Judicial Branch
2
All of the following were aims of the Progressive Era EXCEPT:
bringing more government to the people
cleaning up the abuses of the Gilded Age
narrowing the gap between rich and poor
elimination of the closed-shop union
3
During the war, Japanese Americans on the west coast
were denied freedom of speech
were relocated to internment camps
filled the ranks of integrated regiments
refused to pay their taxes
4
Boss Tweed was most associated with
abolition
political machine politics
muckraking
Radical Republicanism
5
The Proclamation of 1763
denied colonists the right to settle west of Appalachian Mtn
created an indirect tax on all imports
taxed colonists without their representation in Parliament
closed Boston harbor
6
Thomas Jefferson favored the purchase of the Louisiana Purchase because
he was following the principles of his Federalist supporters
Mississippi R. would open up new networks of trade
removal of N. Americans was vital for increasing industry
open an all-water route to the Pacific Ocean
7
Which of the following was true of the Jim Crow Laws?
found unconstitutional by Plessy v. Ferguson; violated 14th
White Southerners found it hard to enforce them
Separate bu Equal Laws existed in the South for decades
they were strongest in border states
8
Which of the following issues concerned the decision of Roe v. Wade?
right to privacy
segegration
gun control
same sex marriage
9
Britain did not interfere the colony's House of Burgesses or Great Awakening because
Britain believed in "No taxation without representation"
colonies were profitable, and Britain overlooked these
they supported freedom of religion
distance between the two prevented reliable communication
10
Why was the battle of Saratoga the turning point of the Revolutionary War?
George Washington finally controlled Canada
the Ohio River Valley was now open for Spanish aid
the British finally departed New York
the victory led to an alliance with France
11
Black Codes passed in the first few years of Reconstruction looked to
prevent the rights given by the 15th Amendment of 1870
deny basic Constitutional rights to African Americans
allow African Americans to write new state constitutions
force sharecroppers back into slavery
12
The Truman Doctrine
looked to expand democracy to areas in the Middle East
gave military aid to countries threatened by communism
offered combat troops to help countries fighting communism
gave economic aid to scientists developing the H-bomb
13
The Zimmerman Telegram of 1917
illustrated need for America to remain neutral during war
was sent by US Sec. of War to G. Britain asking for alliance
offered an end to unrestricted German submarine warfare
was an attempt by Germany to form a German-Mexican alliance
14
How did the Anaconda Plan affect the Confederacy's ability to wage war by 1865?
Lincoln's plan made hard for Confederates to recruit troops
by controlling the Miss. R. Confederacy was divided in half
Militarily, the Confederates were defeated by 1862
blockading the South, Confederacy diff. to maintain supplies
15
George Kennan's view of the policy of containment meant
appeasement to the Soviet Union
split Germany into zones controlled by the West and Soviets
an attack on the Soviet Union and its satellites
stop spread of communism and Soviet Union interests
16
Immigrants in the Second(New) Wave of immigration late 19th century-early 20th century moved to
Canada
farms
rural areas west of the Mississippi
cities in the North
17
Which describes the ideas of Martin Luther King, Jr.?
financial reparations for citizens who descended from slaves
disobeying unjust laws of segregation
using force to achieve African American equality
de facto, or voluntary segregation of the races
18
In the antebellum period, the Southern economy was based on
unskilled labor from the first wave of immigration
transportation links that exported finished goods to North
an immense production of cotton
tobacco harvested by indentured servants
19
The primary labor force of Chesapeake Bay in the early seventeenth century was
Spanish adventurers
migrant laborers
slaves
indentured servants
20
How did the Spanish-American War change US foreign policy?
yellow journalism led to foreign alliances
it led to greater trade in Asian nations such as China
war brought a decade of neutrality in the Western Hemisphere
the US began imperializing outside of its borders
21
The Warren Court Decision in Miranda v. Arizona
ended the period of prohibition
expanded the right to bear arms
limited free speech
expanded rights to accused individuals
22
The above quote can be found in the
Elastic Clause
Dawes Act
Interstate Commerce Act
Sherman Anti-trust Act
23
In the South Carolina Exposition and Protest, John C. Calhoun emphasized the
need for the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade to cont. after 1808
belief states should be able to nullify laws of federal gov.
importance of Bank of U. S. in regulating nation's $ supply
understanding that N. Americans need to be removed from west
24
Jane Addams and Florence Kelley were best known for
aiding poor immigrants and helping them find jobs
gaining universal suffrage
proclaiming the Declaration of Sentiments
spreading the ideas of the Second Great Awakening
25
The 1863 battle which proved to be the turning point of the Civil War was fought
Gettysburg
Shiloh
Bull Run
Antietam Creek
26
The intention of the Monroe Doctrine of 1823 was to
keep Latin America isolated from US mainland
remove British influence from Venezuela
bring about a Mexican Revolution
prevent European nations from meddling in Western Hemisphere
27
Which of the following best illustrate's Andrew Jackson's use of the spoils system?
support of the Second Great Awakening
vetoing of the Bank of the United States
belief in nominating conventions
appointing political supporters to office
28
The 3/5th Compromise looked to
eliminate slaves as a means to calculate representation
decrease the number of Native Am. involved in representation
determine the value of a slave on the national census
set up taxation plan for imports of finished goods
29
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 looked to
establish new farming opportunities for settlers
expand slavery into the west
remove British soldiers from the west
provide a plan for the incorporation of new states
30
The turning point of the war in Europe occurred in the
invasion of northern France at Normandy
Battle of the Bulge
invasion at Pearl Harbor
Battle of Iwo Jima
31
Which is a way in which Franklin Roosevelt raised the morale of the American People?
closing down all Hoovervilles
attempting to appoint more justices to the Supreme Court
giving WW I veterans a stipend
frequently addressing citizens through new media
32
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
led to the escalation of the War in Vietnam
denied due process to Vietcong prisoners
allowed President Nixon to pull out of Vietnam
hastened the policy of Vietnamization
33
The Patriot Act and Department of Homeland Security were created
to protect American citizens against terrorism
to stop the spread of communism
in order to increase powers of executive privilege
with a goal to limit immigration
34
Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton were both targeted for
taking bribes while in office
abusing their power as Commander-in-Chief
obstruction of justice
pardoning of war criminals
35
In the court case Schenck v. US, Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.
declared the Espionage Act unconstitutional
defended rights of free speech
denied the right to suspend habeas corpus
stated that free speech is not an absolute right
36
Which of the following is true of the antebellum South?
a very small % of people owned slaves by the Civil War
most slaves lived in the border states
all Northern states had abolished slavery by 1800
only a minority of blacks is the U.S. were slaves in 1850
37
During both WW I and WW II, American women
became isolated in their homes
entered factories to fill jobs vacant by men fighting abroad
fought overseas
demanded equal pay for equal work in the private sector
38
The US ended their policies of neutrality in the 1940s when
Germany continued a policy of unrestricted submarine warfare
the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor
Italy declared war on the US
Germany threatened to align with Mexico
39
The quote helped lead to which agency?
Interstate Commerce Comission
Food and Drug Administration
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Federal Trade Commission
40
What was Abraham Lincoln's stance on slavery in 1860?
he petitioned Congress- emancipation of only Southern slaves
he was outspoken for a stronger fugitive slave act
as a critic of slavery, he thought slavery should not expand
he thought that slavery should be abolished
41
All were a part of the Declaration of Independence EXCEPT:
a belief in a system of checks and balances
Enlightenment theory similar to John Locke
grievances against King George III
a formal declaration of war
42
A purpose of the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 was to
prevent unsafe working conditions in factories
make all food and drugs safe to consume
prevent illegal procedure in interstate trade
end unfair practices of the railroads
43
Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring is most associated with
destruction of the environment
nuclear proliferation
the creation of social welfare programs
the end of political partisanship
44
All of the following were parts of the Omaha Platform of 1892 EXCEPT:
free and unlimited coinage of silver-ratio 16:1 gold
direct election of US Senators
the raising of tariffs to support big business
a graduated income tax
45
All of the following were a part of the Constitution ratified in 1788 EXCEPT:
a bicameral legislature
ability to declare war
the Bill of Rights
Elastic Clause
46
The Yalta Conference presented which political conflict?
a struggle for land between Britain & US
a nuclear arms race between Western nations
the spread of communism throughout Eastern Europe
the unification of Germany
47
In Marbury v. Madison, Chief Justice John Marshall
upheld the constitutionality of the Judiciary Act of 1789
used the principle of Judicial Review
denied the states the rights to make contracts
voiced strong misgivings to the creation of a national bank
48
Robber barons of the late 19th century looked to
eliminate competition in their particular industries
use newspapers/media to exploit perils of society
conquer territories in the west
increase the numb er of members in industrial nations
49
The Erie Canal was instrumental in developing trade in the middle of the 19th century because
the Ohio R. Valley had an outlet to the Mississippi R.
midwestern states could be financially linked to the east
NYC and New Jersey could trade easier w/o using Hudson R.
Mississippi R. and Missouri R. could interconnect the nation
50
William Jennings Bryan's "Cross of Gold" speech called for
the free and unlimited coinage of silver-ratio of 16:1 gold
maintaining the gold standard, but printing more greenbacks
exclusive use of softy money instead of hard money
the end of bimetalism
51
The goal of the Open Door Policy was to
trade with Britain before WW II, despite want of neutrality
prevent railroads from securing a monopoly
allow all immigrants to enter the US, regardless of origin
protect US trade in China
52
All of the following were true about Brown v. Board of Education EXCEPT:
was the 1st time the Supreme Court heard a case on Jim Crow
it was a unanimous decision
the court found separate but equal was inherently unequal
the case was argued by Thurgood Marshall
53
The Camp David Accords led to
peace between nations of Egypt and Israel
immediate decrease in oil output by OPEC
release of American hostages from Iran
embargo of all Middle Eastern Oil
54
The Harlem Renaissance can best be explained as
revival of industry in Afr. American neighborhoods in north
a movement to end Jim Crow
a celebration of African American culture
an education movement in urban areas
55
Theodore Roosevelt's Big Stick Diplomacy was most associated with actions in
Britain
China
Panama
Germany
56
Which of the following pushed for the creation of the Equal Rights Amendment?
Phyllis Schlafly
Betty Friedan
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Susan B. Anthony
57
How did Presidential Reconstruction differ from Radical Reconstruction?
Lincoln & Johnson treated the south as conquered territory
Radical Republicans supported a 10% oath
Radical Republicans want military rule--enforce legislation
Presidents and Radical Republicans were lenient to the south
58
The Lend-Lease Act
$50 billion worth of supplies to allied nations during WW II
kept foreign nations from colonizing in Western Hemisphere
affirmed America's neutrality during the First World War
allowed America to cont. policy of imperialism in China
59
The Seneca Falls Convention of 1848
led to a Women's Declaration of Sentiments
brought Unitarians and Mennonites to religious compromise
promoted the thoughts of Charles Grandison Finney
was the 1st ever formal gathering held for abolition
60
George Washington's Farewell Address advocated for which of the following?
acknowledgement of Spain as the favored nation for trading
refraining from making permanent alliances w/ nations abroad
Federalists & Democratic-Republicans join for next cabinet
continued alliance with France
61
Ronald Reagan's policies of Reaganomics
decreased spending on the military
created a vast amount of social welfare programs
increased the power of the labor unions
decreased taxes on the wealthy
62
During and after Reconstruction, most blacks
preferred to stay in bondage with their masters
receive 40 acres and a mule to start a new life
moved to the North to seek jobs
lived in constant debt peonage as sharecroppers
63
Charles Lindbergh became a national hero for
popularizing the assembly line
illustrating new forms of artistic achievement
flying solo across the Atlantic
promoting civil rights during the 1920s
64
Where would the influence of the Zenger trial decision be seen in the Bill of Rights?
1st Amendment which protects freedom of the press
10th Amendment which addresses the division of powers
4th Amendment forbids unreasonable searches and seizure
8th Amendment forbids cruel and unusual punishment
65
In Korematsu v. US, the Supreme Court ruled that
the 14th Amendment was absolute
Japanese were permitted to own property in internment camps
in times of war, Constitutional rights could be limited
habeas corpus rights were universally guaranteed
66
During the New Deal, the Supreme Court
approved economic, but not political issues of Roosevelt
declared several key acts unconstitutional
declared Social Security unconstitutional
supported Congress and President in all forms of legislation
67
The demonstrations and massacre at Kent State University were related to
protests for greater union rights and collective bargaining
the broadening of civil rights
segregation
discontent with the Vietnam War
68
Which idea from Dr. Francis Townsend has been recently debated b/c of the "graying of America"?
Social Security Act
The Blue Eagle
The Glass-Steagall Banking Act
the four day National Bank Holiday
69
All of the following were causes of the Great Depression EXCEPT:
failures of certain bank branches
buying products on credit
overpopulation of crops by farmers hoping to gain a profit
speculation of lands in specie (money in coins, not notes)
70
In the Reconstruction period, Radical Republicans created a policy that
sent all free slaves to Liberia
Confederates make own state constitutions w/o freedman help
lowered tariffs on all foreign imports
split South--5 military districts to enforce Reconstruction
71
Initiative, Referendum, and Recall were examples of
reforms used for federal legislation
Progressive reforms that were repealed before World War I
ways to increase political participation in states
limitations to the rights of workers
72
McCarthyism of the 1950s was most similar to
suspension of habeas corpus in the Civil War
Japanese internment during WW II
Palmer Raids of the WW I Era
immigration quota laws of the 1920s
73
Which of the following is true of the Civil War draft in the North?
Enrollment Act allowed draftees to pay to get out of service
Under draft law, slaves could be confiscated from the South
it was illegal to pay volunteer in the Union Army
women could be drafted as well as men
74
The US did not join the League of Nations or ratify the Treaty of Versailles because
they refused to keep Germany divided after WW I
France and Germany had not signed the treaty
there were reservations about making alliances with nations
US didn't want to donate troops to League of Nations army
75
What impact did the War Powers Act have on military conflicts after 1973?
Congress could disapprove overseas military operations
the act gave the President more authority
funding for the military was subject to higher taxes
spending on nuclear weapons was greatly reduced
76
Detente is most associated with
Strategic Arms Limitations Talks
The Truman Doctrine
The Vietnam War
The Marshall Plan
77
The Supreme Court decision of Engel v. Vitale dealt with the public school issue of
freedom of speech
search and seizure
prayer
dress code
78
Cesar Chavez worked hard to
increase women's rights
bring more rights to farm workers
lower taxes on the wealthy
bring about a graduated income tax
79
What was a main reason as to why Woodrow Wilson asked Congress to declare war in 1917?
refusal of Germany to join the League of Nations
to protect American interests in the Caribbean
unrestricted use of German submarine warfare
the need to protect American interests in China
80
Shay's Rebellion revealed what flaw in the Articles of Confederation?
the presence of a strong Executive Branch
absence of a national army
there was no regulation of interstate commerce
there were no interstate courts
81
Which of the following was a provision of the Missouri Compromise of 1820?
Maine would be a slave state
Missouri would be a free state
no slavery in Louisiana Territory north of the 36 30 line
no slavery would exist west of the Mississippi R.
82
Put the following events into chronological order:
C-A-D-B
B-C-D-A
A-B-C-D
A-C-B-D
83
The Great Compromise dealt with what issue during the Constitutional Convention?
taxes for owning slaves
import and export taxes
representation of the states
the Impeachment process
84
Nativism (anti-foreign sentiment) could be seen in all of the following EXCEPT:
resurgence of the KKK
Scopes Trial
Treaty of Molly Maguires
Sacco-Venzetti case
85
A major goal of Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society was to
end social programs to compensate for lower taxes
socialize the American healthcare system
expand the welfare system to pregnant mothers
eliminate poverty through education and vocational training
86
Rhode Island was settled by Roger Williams for
Puritans looking to settle on a city upon a hill
freedom of religion
those who promoted a utopian community
fur trading and other commercial interests
87
The Homestead Act was most influential is
limiting the power of labor unions
distributing wealth to all classes
settling the western frontier
relocating Native Americans
88
Among other things, the New Deal led to
laws that forbid unionization of workers
some government control of industry
adding a tenth member to the Supreme Court
the creation of a national healthcare law
89
Why was there most likely an increase in nativism towards new immigrants 1890-1920?
new immigrants were different in culture; did not assimilate
Irish immigrants took jobs away from established Americans
Russian immigrants took white collar and medical jobs
skilled jobs were being taken by new immigrants
90
The Compromise of 1850 provided for
popular sovereignty in Kansas, but not Nebraska
a strict fugitive slave act
an outlaw of all slavery north of the 36 deg. 30 min. line
Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state
91
Which robber-baron was most associated with this quote?
Andrew Carnegie
Jay Gould
Cornelius Vanderbilt
John D. Rockefeller
92
The American Federation of Labor was known to support which of the following?
high tariffs
passage of the 14th Amendment
tax breaks for the wealthy
collective bargaining
93
Jacob Rii's journalistic work detailed
unfair practices of cattle ranchers
hardships of working in Southern factories
how alcohol consumption destroyed home-life
terrible living conditions for new immigrants
94
What was the Supreme Court's decision in the Dred Scott v. Sanford case?
slaves allowed to sue in court only if accompanied by owner
slave owners could not be deprived of slave property
Scott was free - he lived in slave-free area of NW Ordinance
slaves had due process of law as other American citizens did
95
The Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933 was New Deal legislation that looked to
decrease the prices of over-inflated farm goods
give farmers a greater say in gov. politics in rural areas
pay farmers not to harvest so prices could increase
increase the amount of output in farms harvesting corn
96
After the Boston Tea Party of 1773, Britain implemented the
Sugar Act
Tea Act
Declaratory Act
Intolerable Acts
97
Why did Reconstruction end in 1877?
Reconstruction Acts of 1867 declared unconstitutional
14th Amendment was finally ratified
election 1876 leads to compromise that ends Reconstruction
a victorious KKK ended military rule
98
The purpose of the Bill of Rights was to
increase the power of the Executive Branch
guarantee the right to vote to all citizens
appease Federalists who refused to ratify the Constitution
emphasize importance protecting ind. rights in Constitution
99
After the end of Reconstruction in 1877, Southerners did everything EXCEPT:
instituted the Mississippi Plan to intimidate black voters
promoted the use of literacy tests
supported Jim Crow legislation
Did not obey the 13th Amendment
100
Alexander Hamilton supported all of the following EXCEPT:
removal of N. Americans to the west to increase industry
it would open up an all-water route to the Pacific Ocean
he was following the principles of his Federalist supporters
Mississippi River would open up new networks of trade
101
How did flappers look to deviate from the Victorian norms of society c1920?
unionization efforts were discouraged
Ratified Equal Rights Amendment gave them equality under law
dressed provocatively & pushed envelope on moral behavior
they were able to secure equal pay
102
Britain's policy of exploiting the colonies for their raw materials was known as
mercantilism
imperialism
militarism
industrialism
103
The Dawes Severalty Act of 1887 wanted to
decrease discontent amongst N. Americans after Wounded Knee
move N. Americans west of Miss. R. onto reservations
voting rights to N. Americans to increase electorate
assimilate N. Americans with promised land & rights
104
Alexander Hamilton's national bank was passed
as a compromise which moved the nation's capital to New York
after a joint session of Congress and the Supreme Court
with the help of the Elastic Clause
as a part of the Treaty of Paris