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1
Which effect of the Civil War on the South is best illustrated by this image of Richmond, VA?
Agricultural Destruction
Political Corruption
Industrial Pollution
Economic Devastation
2
During the 19th century, Chinese immigrants played a major role in the-
Building of the Transcontinental Railroad
Development of the Public School System
Establishment of the abolition movement
Formation of the Tammany Society
3
The Battle of Stalingrad was significant because Germany was-
Invaded by Allied troops
Denied access to valuable oil resources
Forced to surrender its western armies
Cut off from Italian reinforcements
4
Which aspect of American life was most challenged by the passage of the 19th amendment?
Role of women
Economic policy
Opposition to segregation
Organized religion
5
John Marshall was instrumental in strengthening the
Supreme Court
State Department
Electoral College
Federal Reserve
6
Which regions are the source of the most recent immigration to the United States?
Asia and Latin America
Western Europe and Africa
Latin America and Africa
Asia and Southern Europe
7
The Soviet Union built the Berlin Wall in 1961 in order to?
Prevent escape of Eastern Europeans to the West
Fortify the government headquarters building in Berlin
Reroute automobile traffic around downtown Berlin
Prevent transfer of money from Western Europe to the East
8
After the start of World War II, the Lend-Lease Act allowed the United States to
occupy Axis territory
Reinstate the military draft
Assist the allied powers
Acquire new weapons
9
During World War II, the purpose of posters such as this was to-
Show how Americans on the home front could contribute
Motivate American women to enter the work force
Encourage civilians to become members of the armed forces
Pressure industries to dedicate resources to the war effort
10
In the quote below, President Lincoln was speaking to?
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Harriet Tubman
Sojourner Truth
11
One result of the Federal Reserve's failure to prevent the collapse of the banking system was?
The stock market recovered
The money supply contracted
Protective tariffs were repealed
Interest rates decreased
12
The founders of Rhode Island had different views from the Massachusetts Puritans on-
Religious tolerance
Private property
Indentured servants
Enslaved workers
13
What action kept the United States from joining the League of Nations?
Massive public protests
Revision of treaties
Veto by the President
Opposition in the Senate
14
Which conflict best represents an application of the containment policy?
Spanish-American War
Vietnam War
World War II
World War I
15
Which principle is shared by the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution of the U. S.?
Judicial Review
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Checks and Balances
16
The principles of the Declaration of Independence led to increased social participation by
Supporting low taxes
Promoting civil rights
Creating the two-party system
promoting a strong national government
17
"To deter & punish terrorists acts in the U. S. & around the world," describes the purpose of-
United Nations Participation Act
Strategic Defense Initiative
Interstate Commerce Commission
Patriot Act
18
American Indian populations were most impacted by the introduction of European-
Disease
Religion
Culture
Weapons
19
The different types of economies found in the original colonies were primarily a reflection of
Religion of the Settlers
Nationalities of the settlers
Geography of the areas
Provisions of the Charters
20
The Lend-Lease Act was passed by the United States Congress in response to increased
Concern about Italian demands in North America
Anger over the Japanese invasion of China
Fear over the German pact with the Soviet Union
Concern about German aggression in Europe
21
Advances in technology have changed employers' expectations for applicants & most employers now
Expect their employees to have computer skills
Require workers to be able to operate heavy machines
Feel employees should have advanced scientific knowledge
Believe workers must be loyal to their company
22
This image of Normandy France is from a large scale invasion whose purpose was to-
Liberate Europe
Force the surrender of Japan
Free Germany
Seek the support of Russia
23
This emblem symbolizes the struggles of women to-
Gain rights as workers
Earn the right to vote
Join the military
Earn respect as mothers
24
Which amendment to the Constitution was directly influenced by the VA Statute for Rel. Freedom?
5th
1st
2nd
8th
25
Which factor contributed to colonial victory in the American Revolution?
Weakness of the British Navy
Shortages of British Troops
Lack of British Popular Support
Disloyalty of British Generals
26
The Battle of Fort Sumter was a significant event in Civil War history because it was the first
Time British soldiers fought alongside Union soldiers
Military confrontation of the Civil War
Confederate defeat during the Civil War
Conflict that included African-American soldiers
27
One of the fundamental beliefs of Jacksonian Democracy was that
Religious leaders should hold elected offices
Ordinary citizens should participate in politics
Political parties should have popular leaders
Federal jobs should go to qualified individuals
28
Which civil rights leader believed in vocational education for African Americans?
W. E. B. Dubois
Oliver Hill
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Booker T. Washington
29
How has the Internet affected the lives of rural Americans?
By creating more blue-collar jobs in rural areas
By providing better access to information
By attracting more medical professionals to rural areas
By lowering the cost of housing
30
Uprisings led by Nat Turner and Gabriel Prosser contributed to the Southern states' decision to
Accept the Missouri Compromise
Pass harsh Fugitive Slave Laws
Enact Jim Crow Legislation
Support the passing of higher tariffs
31
"Submarine Sinks Lusitania!" this headline affected the U. S. by eventually leading to?
Construction of the Panama Canal
Neutrality during the 1930s
Entry into World War I
Involvement in the Spanish American War
32
During the American Revolution, this cartoon by Benjamin Franklin attempted to
Encourage colonists to resolve their differences
Recruit colonists for the Royal Navy
convince colonists to maintain state sovereignty
Persuade colonists to support the Loyalists
33
Which colony was established as a business venture?
Virginia
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Georgia
34
What role did this person play in the nation's history?
General in the Mexican-American War
President of the Confederate States of America
Justice on the Supreme Court
Leader in the Texas Revolution
35
One push factor for many United States immigrants is that their native country has a-
Quality education system
Diverse religious history
Lack of employment opportunities
Lack of family connections
36
Thomas Paine's publication of
Common Sense
influenced many American colonists to support the-
Formation of loyalists groups
Concept of capitalist economies
Purchase of territory from France
Idea of separation from England
37
July 1995,normalization of relations with Vietnam, which President made this announcement?
Gerald Ford
Ronald Reagan
James Carter, Jr.
William Clinton
38
What factor was significant to the cavaliers in the early colonization of Virginia?
Political Freedom
Free Land
Debt Forgiveness
Religious Tolerance
39
The Open Door Policy was important to United States merchants because its goal was to-
Ensure freedom of trade with China
Limit commercial activity in Europe
Grant exclusive trading rights with Hawaii
Control the economy of Latin America
40
Which of the following was the first permanent British colony in North America?
Roanoke
Massachusetts
St. Augustine
Jamestown