During the 1920s, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were identified with -

conflict between modernism and traditionalism

How did President Carter attempt to end hostilities between Arab and Israeli forces?

negotiated a peace treaty known as the Camp David Accords

Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the U.S. during the 1930s?

an extended period of economic depression

How did Upton Sinclair's The Jungle change the relationship between government and business?

government inspection of food products were implemented

The government issued ration books during WWII to -

ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods

The Roaring Twenties were characterized by -

installment plans, Prohibition, flappers

What group investigated the political ideology of people in the government and film industry?

The House Un-American Activites Committee

19th century nativist organizations advocated -

creating a homogenous society by limiting immigration

What was the result of the atomic bombs dropped in Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

WWII ended with Japan surrendering to the Allies

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

politicians face greater scrutiny of their personal lives

The Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage and the National Woman's Party led to -

ratification of the 19th Amendment

Which of these contributed to the ratification of the 18th Amendment?

the growing political influence of women

Which is correct about the economic impact of the Spanish-American War?

acquisition of territories allowed for expansion of trade

What was the primary purpose of the program being promoted by this poster?

increase the food supply during a farm labor shortage

How did the military innovation shown in this photograph affect the course of World War I?

helped break the stalemate of trench warfare

How did geographic features affect New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina?

storm waters flooded the city after several levees broke

Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?

economic opportunities in industrialized cities

What best describes a major impact Bill Gates has had on U.S. business and technology?

started the company that provides operating software for PCs

The creation of initiative, referendum and recall during the Progressive Era resulted in -

expansion of citizens' partcipation in democratic process

How did press coverage of events in Vietnam affect the U.S.?

reporting of setbacks led to public disillusionment with war

How did the Zimmerman telegram influence U.S. entry into World War I?

it revealed a proposed alliance between Germany and Mexico

The incident illustrated by this cartoon increased cynicism toward the government because -

the President directed a conspiracy to mislead the nation

How did President Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb affect international relations?

it initiated the arms race with the Soviet Union

President Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to reassure the American public during tough times by -

delivering series of evening radio speeches - fireside chats

The introduction of vaccines to the U.S. helped -

limit the spread of infectious diseases

How were Navajo words used during WWII?

as a secret code for communicating battle plans

The primary reason given to justify involvement in Vietnam was that it would

keep Communism from spreading throughout the region

The skill and courage of the Tuskegee Airmen served to -

decrease opposition to integrating the armed forces

Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act?

federal government could dissolve business monopolies

Which of the following was a major contribution of the Harlem Renaissance to the U.S. culture?

established jazz as a prominent musical form

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1
Senator Joseph McCarthy is best known for his involvement in -
the war effort of the 1940s
the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s
the Red Scare of the 1950s
the political scandals of the 1970s
2
During the 1920s, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were identified with -
increased the use of credit by US consumers
conflict between modernism and traditionalism
development of new forms of popular entertainment
decline of public support for Progressive reforms
3
How did President Carter attempt to end hostilities between Arab and Israeli forces?
negotiated a peace treaty known as the Camp David Accords
deployed US troops to defeat Palestinian forces
ordered a boycott of the Olympics in Moscow
severed diplomatic ties with Syria
4
Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the U.S. during the 1930s?
an extended period of economic depression
formation of a national Civil Rights movement
adoption of an interventionist foreign policy
sharp increase in the power given to state governments
5
How did Upton Sinclair's The Jungle change the relationship between government and business?
government inspection of food products were implemented
congress regulated the railroad industry
troops were mobilized to break strikes by labor unions
laws were passed to ban discrimination in hiring
6
The government issued ration books during WWII to -
allow consumers to buy imported goods
provide financial security for uninsured citizens
safeguard the profits of struggling businesses
ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods
7
The Roaring Twenties were characterized by -
installment plans, Prohibition, flappers
internment camps, rationing of goods, atomic bomb
brinkmanship, McCarthyism, Containment
bank failures, New Deal, bread lines
8
What group investigated the political ideology of people in the government and film industry?
The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
The House Un-American Activites Committee
The Senate Committee of Foreign Relations
The Motion Picture Association of America
9
19th century nativist organizations advocated -
limiting military power
globalizing the economy through free trade agreements
creating a homogenous society by limiting immigration
conserving natural resources through national parks
10
What was the result of the atomic bombs dropped in Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
WWII ended with Japan surrendering to the Allies
Soviet Union invades Japan
US initiated the Marshall Plan to rebuild Japan
Germany surrendered to the allies
11
What does President Clinton's impeachment trial reflect about modern U.S. politics?
politicians face greater scrutiny of their personal lives
Campaign finances are monitored by a regulatory agency
media focuses on policy more than actions of officials
Congress investigates judicial nominees thoroughly
12
The Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage and the National Woman's Party led to -
elimination of poll taxes
ratification of the 19th Amendment
repeal of the 18th Amendment
outlawing of child labor
13
Which of these contributed to the ratification of the 18th Amendment?
veterans protesting to obtain benefits
politicians campaigning for education reform
growing number of workers organizing into labor unions
the growing political influence of women
14
Which is correct about the economic impact of the Spanish-American War?
oil industry boomed
rebuilding the devestated army cost the US billions
territorial losses cost the US natural resources
acquisition of territories allowed for expansion of trade
15
Which of these resulted from the prohibition of alcohol during the 1920s?
growing fear of Communism
decline in immigration
rise in organized crime
expansion of the consumer economy
16
What was the primary purpose of the program being promoted by this poster?
promote the purchase of organically grown produce
increase the food supply during a farm labor shortage
encourage women to join the workforce
reduce health problems of working women
17
How did the military innovation shown in this photograph affect the course of World War I?
made the use of land mines obsolete
helped break the stalemate of trench warfare
made communication with officers on the front lines easier
helped transport large numbers of troops to the battlefield
18
How did geographic features affect New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina?
storm surges caused a major shift in tectonic plates
tornadoes gained momentum in open land areas
storm waters flooded the city after several levees broke
mud slides trapped residents in the city
19
"The power I exert on the Court depends on my arguments not on my gender" - said who?
Rosa Parks
Dolores Huerta
Sandra Day O'Connor
Sally Ride
20
Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?
better soil conditions in previously uncultivated areas
lower cost of living in urban areas
availability of land grants for homesteaders
economic opportunities in industrialized cities
21
What best describes a major impact Bill Gates has had on U.S. business and technology?
started the company that provides operating software for PCs
set up the first computer network system for the military
created an online store that changed how we purchase goods
designed the heat-shield technology for the space shuttles
22
The creation of initiative, referendum and recall during the Progressive Era resulted in -
separate schools for new immigrants
more sources of revenue for state governments
redistribution of the tax burden among citizens
expansion of citizens' partcipation in democratic process
23
How did press coverage of events in Vietnam affect the U.S.?
press conferences led to a decline in partisan poltiics
led to overwhelming international support of U.S. actions
reporting of setbacks led to public disillusionment with war
footage increased Congressional support for the war
24
How did the Zimmerman telegram influence U.S. entry into World War I?
contained orders for German U-Boats to destroy shipping
It announced the Czar's overthrow in Russia
described Romania's plan to abandon neutrality
it revealed a proposed alliance between Germany and Mexico
25
The incident illustrated by this cartoon increased cynicism toward the government because -
the press secretary failed to keep the public informed
the President directed a conspiracy to mislead the nation
Congress failed to enforce protection of privacy rights
the Supreme Court overruled statutes on confidentiality
26
How did President Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb affect international relations?
it enabled the UN to administer territory in Japan
it created the first global peacekeeping force
it prompted other nations to investigate war crimes
it initiated the arms race with the Soviet Union
27
President Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to reassure the American public during tough times by -
publishing a weekly news editorial
making short appearances in Hollywood films
holding weekly town-hall meetings with average citizens
delivering series of evening radio speeches - fireside chats
28
The introduction of vaccines to the U.S. helped -
improve the hygiene of medical procedures
improve the quality of water supply
limit the risk in consuming imported produce
limit the spread of infectious diseases
29
How were Navajo words used during WWII?
as signal words for Allied spies posing as civilians
as a language of diplomacy for exchanges with enemy forces
as propaganda to improve morale among Allied soldiers
as a secret code for communicating battle plans
30
During the Gilded Age there was a notable increase in federal support for -
involvement in foreign wars
increased temperance regulations
growth of big business
acquisition of foreign territories
31
The primary reason given to justify involvement in Vietnam was that it would
keep Communism from spreading throughout the region
maintain the policy of detente
fulfill prior UN obligations
promote reconstruction after WWII
32
The skill and courage of the Tuskegee Airmen served to -
give the U.S. an advantage in military encryption
encourage immigrant enlistment in the army
decrease opposition to integrating the armed forces
increase the number of women in the military
33
Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act?
influence of labor unions on factory owners reduced
workers secured a greater share of company profits
federal government could dissolve business monopolies
it required businesses to pay fees to open overseas locales
34
Which of the following was a major contribution of the Harlem Renaissance to the U.S. culture?
brought the most significant beat poets together
focused attention on the antiwar literary genre
increased popularity of vaudeville stage performers
established jazz as a prominent musical form

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