The First Great Awakening unified people religiously by...

emphasizing a personal connection with God & accepting Jesus

Which statement BEST describes the New Deal?

greatly increased the size of the federal gov't

Manifest Destiny advanced the belief that...

God was on the side of American expansion

In 1860, the southern states in red would have been LEAST likely to...

vote for Abraham Lincoln in the 1860 election

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

Fear of spying for the Japanese government

Which choice BEST describes the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

President publicly endorsed ending slavery in the South

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

Shay's Rebellion revealed the weaknesses of the Articles

What factor(s) in the South led to the Great Migration?

availability of jobs and economic opportunity

How did television help the Civil Rights Movement?

People across the country could see violence and protests

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

Which statement about the Presidential Election of 2008 is correct?

it resulted in the election of the first black president

The "Middle Passage" referred to...

the transportation of slaves from Africa to the New World

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

He thought they would create divisions and bitter arguments

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

helped to restore the economy of western Europe

Which of these played the BIGGEST role in causing the Dust Bowl?

high demand for agricultural products

In an attempt to ease the Great Depression, FDR increased the size of the government by...

creating many new agencies and implementing new legislation

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

the hunting of buffalo by US citizens

This act was signed into law by Obama to fight the effects of the "Great Recession"...

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Which statement BEST describes the the impact of the Freedmen's Bureau?

Unsuccessful in bringing about racial unity/understanding

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

Environmental Protection Agency

Which order contradicts FDR's statement about "race, creed, color, or national origin"?

Ex. Order 9066 which moved Japanese Ams to internment camps

Which of these was NOT a factor that led to US entry into World War I?

Collapse of the lend-lease system

The most important result of the Spanish-American War was that it...

set up a colonial empire for the US

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

annexation of he Mexican territory

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

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

Which is an example of Manifest Destiny in action?

the annexation of Mexican territory

Which of these caused the US to become involved in WWI?

threats to American security made by Germany

In 1965, Cesar Chavez organized ____ to get better working conditions for farm workers.

a nationwide boycott of grapes and lettuce

Which is NOT true of the French and Indian War?

The French maintained control of Canada after war was over

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

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