Which U.S. action did premier Krushchev challenge in October of 1962?

establishing naval blockade to stop the shipment of missiles

What action occurred as a result of the Brown v Board of Education decision?

the desegregation of public schools

Harlem Renaissance had a major contribution to U.S culture in what way

it influenced the growth of the civil rights movement

The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution increased president war powers, the War powers Act did what?

attempted to limit the power of the Executive branch

Why did the US adopt the motto In God We Trust in 1956?

distinguish the nation from countries that restrict religion

What has been an impact of the Chicano Mural Movement on American Society?

led to a heightened appreciation of Mexican-American culture

Jackie Robinson first rose to national prominence in the late 1940s when he-

helped bring end to racial segregation in Major L Baseball

Increased consumer demand, housing boom, new industries, and highway system were the

causes and effects of Economic Prosperity of the 1950s

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 eliminated-

literacy tests as prerequisites for voting

What constitutional issue was raised by President Johnson's Great Society?

how far can govt extend itself in helping the less fortunate

During the 1940's and 1950s , the primary goal of Mexican-American litigation was to-

eliminate the legal segregation of Mexican Americans

The most valid conclusion to be drawn from a complete study of the civil rights movement

Minorities experienced increased political participation.

Which explains why world reactions to US involvement in Vietnam grew hostile in the late 1960s?

the U.S. was viewed as invading an underdeveloped country

What was the primary reason for US involvement in East Asia during the early 1950s?

N. Korean attempts to unify peninsula challenged containment

The introduction of vaccines to the United States helped-

limit the spread of infectious diseases

The primary reason given by US leaders to justify military involvement in Vietnam was it would

keep communism from spreading throughout the region

From 1960 to 1966 African Americans voting increased significantly because

passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965

Which of these is an effect of rock and roll had on society in the U.S. in the 1950s?

it contributed to a cultural divide between generations

What was a major goal of the American Indian Movement?

to obtain greater understanding of the American Indian point

During the 1950s the gov't promoted educational programs in math and science in response to-

successful launch of Sputnik the first satellite by the USSR

What role did Arkansas governor Orval Faubus play in the Little Rock Crisis?

challenged authority of federal govt to desegregate schools

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1
Which U.S. action did premier Krushchev challenge in October of 1962?
conducting air shipments of vital supplies to East Berlin
establishing naval blockade to stop the shipment of missiles
preventing Soviet advisors from meeting with revolutionaries
enforcing ban on military aid to communist forces in Vietnam
2
What action occurred as a result of the Brown v Board of Education decision?
the desegregation of public schools
requirement of equal access to school for disabled kids
expansion of science in school curricula
federal certifications of private-school teachers
3
Harlem Renaissance had a major contribution to U.S culture in what way
it brought the most significant beat poets together
it focused on the antiwar literary genre
it led to increased popularity of stage performers.
it influenced the growth of the civil rights movement
4
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution increased president war powers, the War powers Act did what?
justified sending troops to rescue Americans held hostage
attempted to stop the use of military troops for nonmilitary
attempted to limit the power of the Executive branch
attempted to restore the power to the Judicial branch
5
Which law helped women athletes obtain greater support in American high schools?
Voting Rights Act of 1964
26th amendment
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title IX
6
Senator McCarthy is best known for his involvement in-
the political scandals of the 1970s
the war effort of the 1940s
Civil Rights movement of the 1960s
the Red Scare of the 1950s
7
Why did the US adopt the motto In God We Trust in 1956?
distinguish the nation from countries that restrict religion
to commemorate social changes y Christian leaders
to encourage growth of religious institutions in the country
to honor the financial and societal contribution of religion
8
What has been an impact of the Chicano Mural Movement on American Society?
led to a heightened appreciation of Mexican-American culture
it brought alarm about another culture influencing the U.S.
expanded the constitutional rights of most Mexican Americans
it has raised fears of bias against Mexican Americans
9
Jackie Robinson first rose to national prominence in the late 1940s when he-
participated in Freedom Rides to desegregate bus terminals
helped bring end to racial segregation in Major L Baseball
organize sit-ins to desegregate lunch counters
enrolled in the racially segregated University of Georgia
10
Increased consumer demand, housing boom, new industries, and highway system were the
causes and effects of Economic Prosperity of the 1950s
strengths and weaknesses of Government policy in the 1960s
reasons for government economic planning in the 1970s
major sources of consumer debt in the 1920s
11
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 eliminated-
barriers of voting for women
literacy tests as prerequisites for voting
proof of residency as a condition of voting
age discrimination in state voting laws
12
What constitutional issue was raised by President Johnson's Great Society?
how far can govt extend itself in helping the less fortunate
should taxes be raised to stimulate consumer spending
should certain industries be taken over by the govt
what imports should be allowed in the U.S.
13
During the 1940's and 1950s , the primary goal of Mexican-American litigation was to-
establish affirmative action programs to fix past wrongs
eliminate the legal segregation of Mexican Americans
create separate Mexican-American social institutions
form a new nation for Mexican Americans
14
The most valid conclusion to be drawn from a complete study of the civil rights movement
The public media ignored controversial issues
Legislative action generally precedes activist pressure.
Minorities experienced increased political participation.
The civil rights movement generated little public support
15
Which explains why world reactions to US involvement in Vietnam grew hostile in the late 1960s?
the U.S. was viewed as appeasing a brutal dictator
the U.S. was viewed as invading an underdeveloped country
U.S. ignored a council resolution to cease hostilities
the U.S. demanded the unconditional surrender of Ho Chi Minh
16
What was the primary reason for US involvement in East Asia during the early 1950s?
N. Korean attempts to unify peninsula challenged containment
Reformers sought help from US to overthrow dictators
Communities in Korea needed humanitarian aid due to a famine
Local groups needed help investigating Korean corrupt
17
The introduction of vaccines to the United States helped-
improve the hygiene of medical procedures
limit the spread of infectious diseases
improve the quality of the water supply
limit the risk in consuming imported produce
18
The primary reason given by US leaders to justify military involvement in Vietnam was it would
promote reconstruction after WWII
fulfill prior United Nations obligations
keep communism from spreading throughout the region
maintain a policy of detente
19
From 1960 to 1966 African Americans voting increased significantly because
passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
refusal of southern states to enact voting-reform laws
executive branches resistance to protecting civil rights
Supreme court decision of Brown v. Board of Education
20
Which of these is an effect of rock and roll had on society in the U.S. in the 1950s?
it contributed to a cultural divide between generations
it increased the fear of communist expansion
it reminded people of prewar days
it promoted values learned during times of economic hardship
21
What was a major goal of the American Indian Movement?
to obtain greater understanding of the American Indian point
to end segregation American Indians in public places
to relocate American Indians to urban areas
to gain U.S. citizenship and representation in Congress
22
During the 1950s the gov't promoted educational programs in math and science in response to-
successful launch of Sputnik the first satellite by the USSR
development of the ENIAC computer
announcement of international guidelines
the discovery of new chemical elements
23
What role did Arkansas governor Orval Faubus play in the Little Rock Crisis?
challenged authority of federal govt to desegregate schools
refused assistance from govt to improve graduation rates
vetoed legislation to establish a separate school system
helped minimize race-related violence
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Supported = civil disobedience, nonviolent resistance, desegregation Opposed= racial separatism
Malcolm X
Booker T Washington
Martin Luther King Jr
Stokely Carmichael

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