The Social Security Act affected the role of the federal government by

Creating a government–administered benefits program

What is the main function of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation?

Protecting personal savings in the event of bank failure

Which of these is an example of a successful innovation of the assembly-line production model?

Computer is built using available inventory of supplies

The reason given by U.S. leaders to justify military involvement in Vietnam was that it would

Keep communism from spreading throughout the region

The government issued ration books during World War II in order to

Ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods

What is the primary aim of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001?

Prevent acts of terrorism against the United States

Which action prompted the United States to officially enter World War II?

Japanese bombing of a U.S. military base

Which of the followings best characterizes the Gilded Age?

Corrupt government officials and industrialists stole money

How did Steve Jobs influence business in the twenty-first century?

Developed devices that changed how people use electronics

What happened in Vietnam b/w passage of Gulf of Tonkin Resolution and start of Tet Offensive?

U.S. government deployed more troops to Vietnam

Which of the following directly contributed to the economic instability of the U.S. in 1929?

Over speculation in the stock market

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

Helped end racial segregation in Major League Baseball

Which groups were most influential in passing the Pure Food and Drug Act?

Muckrakers and women’s organizations

Why did the United States seize Pacific islands during World War II?

To establish military bases for use in further attacks

During World War I, tanks were used on the western front primarily to

Lead advances across no-man’s-land and into enemy territory

The introduction of vaccines to the United States helped

Limit the spread of infectious diseases

Which statement explains how electricity in early 1900s affected development of U.S. economy?

Manufacturing processes became more efficient

Which of the following is most characteristic of the Cold War?

Growth of nuclear arsenals in the U.S. and Soviet Union

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1
The Social Security Act affected the role of the federal government by
Establishing an agency to monitor immigration
Implement new regulations on interstate travel
Authorizing the government to impose a flat tax
Creating a government–administered benefits program
2
What is the main function of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation?
Providing monetary aid to struggling banks
Guaranteeing job security for bank employees
Assisting banks in recovering unpaid loans
Protecting personal savings in the event of bank failure
3
Which of these is an example of a successful innovation of the assembly-line production model?
Computer is built using available inventory of supplies
Social-media company initiates privacy policies
Cable-television company updates to include more channels
Financial adviser adds money to a customer’s portfolio
4
The reason given by U.S. leaders to justify military involvement in Vietnam was that it would
Keep communism from spreading throughout the region
Fulfill prior United Nations obligations
Maintain the policy of detente
Promote reconstruction after World Ware II
5
The government issued ration books during World War II in order to
Allow consumers to buy imported goods at discounted rates
Ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods
Provide financial security for uninsured citizens
Safeguard the profits of struggling businesses
6
What is the primary aim of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001?
Increase funding for military contracts
Promote the growth of locally owned small businesses
Prevent acts of terrorism against the United States
Limit the amount of foreign investments in the United States
7
Which action prompted the United States to officially enter World War II?
German submarine attacks on U.S. merchant ships
The German use of blitzkrieg tactics in Europe
Japanese military actions in Indochina
Japanese bombing of a U.S. military base
8
Which of the followings best characterizes the Gilded Age?
Family farms consolidated into agricultural corporations
Corrupt government officials and industrialists stole money
Discovery of goldfields in West led to an increases of money
Southern immigration increased construction and industry
9
How did Steve Jobs influence business in the twenty-first century?
Developed devices that changed how people use electronics
Improved methods for offshore drilling by oil companies
Designed autos that used technology to reduce gasoline use
Opened stores that sold consumer goods at discounted prices
10
What happened in Vietnam b/w passage of Gulf of Tonkin Resolution and start of Tet Offensive?
All U.S. civilians were evacuated from Vietnam
U.S. government deployed more troops to Vietnam
Paris peace talks b/w South & North Vietnam were conducted
South Vietnam surrendered to North Vietnam
11
Which of the following directly contributed to the economic instability of the U.S. in 1929?
Elimination of import tariffs
Over speculation in the stock market
New regulations on banking
Implementation of a personal income tax
12
Jackie Robinson first rose to national prominence in the late 1940s when he
Organized sit-ins to desegregate lunch counters
Enrolled in racially segregated University of Mississippi
Helped end racial segregation in Major League Baseball
Participated in Freedom Rides to desegregate bus terminals
13
Which groups were most influential in passing the Pure Food and Drug Act?
Muckrakers and women’s organizations
Southern farmers and clergy members
College students and immigrants
Factory owners and bankers
14
Why did the United States seize Pacific islands during World War II?
To protect shipping routes for neutral countries
To gain access to vital natural resources
To establish military bases for use in further attacks
To fulfill commitments to military alliances
15
Which constitutional issue was debated after the release of the Pentagon Papers?
Freedom of the press
The right to peaceful assembly
Freedom of religion
The right to a jury trial
16
During World War I, tanks were used on the western front primarily to
Release chemical weapon attacks on enemy positions
Launch long-range rockets at enemy aircrafts
Lead advances across no-man’s-land and into enemy territory
Destroy railroads and bridges used by enemy troops
17
The introduction of vaccines to the United States helped
Limit the risk in consuming imported produce
Improve the quality of the water supply
Improve the hygiene of medical procedures
Limit the spread of infectious diseases
18
Senator Joseph McCarthy is best known for his involvement in
The political scandals of the 1970s
The war effort of the 1940s
The Civil Rights movement of the 1960s
The Red Scare of the 1950s
19
Which statement explains how electricity in early 1900s affected development of U.S. economy?
Manufacturing processes became more efficient
Household appliances became more costly
College education became more accessible
Long-distance travel became more expensive
20
Which of the following is most characteristic of the Cold War?
Growth of nuclear arsenals in the U.S. and Soviet Union
Implementation of isolationist foreign policies in China
Rapid industrialization of many Southwest Asian countries
Expansion of national borders by European countries

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