The main intent of the literacy test was to

prevent African Americans from exercising a basic right

Which pair of events illustrates an accurate cause-and-effect relationship?

Red Scare ---> demand for limits on immigration

The economic boom of the 1920s was primarily caused by the

development of new consumer goods industries

Which advance was responsible for the growth of suburbs in the US in the mid-20th century?

widespread availability of automobiles

Much of the economic growth of the 1920s was based on

the production of new consumer goods

The goal of current Federal Government policies toward Native Americans is to

give Native Americans more control over their own affairs

Which economic trend of the 1920s helped cause the Great Depression?

widening income gap between the rich and the poor

One way that the Red Scare of the 1920s and McCarthyism of the 1950s were similar is that both

violated the rights of those suspected of unamerican acts.

Henry Ford produced a more affordable car primarily because his company

developed a less expensive method of production

After World War II, the Marshall Plan was proposed as a way to

help European nations recover economically

Shortly after World War II, the cold war developed mainly as a result of the

competition between the superpowers to explore outer space

Which source of information about a candidate for the school board would likely be biased?

A letter to the editor from a supporter of the candidate.

Which pair of circumstances represents an accurate cause-and-effect relationship?

more jobs in factories ---> migration of African Americans

What was one similarity between the Red Scare following WWI and the Cold War following WWII?

Fear of communism led to the suppression of civil liberties

The Scopes Trial, Ignoring Prohibition, and women's roles in the workplace were examples of...

conflict between traditional and modern values

Voters receive letters describing each candidate’s position on an issue. Credible sources...

identify the writer so that qualifications may be evaluated

The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s can best be described as

a period of great achievement by African- American artists

Poll taxes and grandfather clauses were devices used to

deny African Americans the right to vote

The Jim Crow laws, upheld by the Supreme Court in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896), provided for

separate public facilities based on race

Langston Hughes states that he has “Gone” because

racial discrimination drove him away

Which events best support the image of the 1920’s as a decade of nativist sentiment?

passage of the National Origins Act and the rise of the KKK.

Cesar Chavez created the United Farm Workers Organization Committee in 1966 primarily to

improve working conditions for migrant laborers

Following the Civil War, many Southern states enacted Black Codes to

restrict the rights of formerly enslaved persons

In the US, the Red Scare of 1919 and the McCarthy Era of the early 1950’s were periods of

persecution of people with anti-American political views

What was one perspective of African-Americans that was reflected in the founding of the NAACP?

the desire to bring about equality for African-Americans

One similarity between the actions of Samuel Gompers and Cesar Chavez is that both leaders

organized workers to strive for better conditions

“The Treaty of Versailles is founded on a monstrous lie.” - Adolph Hitler

Hitler used resentment toward the Treaty to gain power.

Which combination of factors contributed most to the start of the Great Depression?

overproduction and the excessive use of credit

What major effect did the transistor have on technology?

It reduced the size of electronic appliances.

Which information on the writing of the Constitution is considered a primary source?

notes from the Constitutional Convention taken by J. Madison

The immediate impact of the 1957 launch of Sputnik I was that it

the space race became a form of Cold War competition

When considering the reliability of a report, what should be carefully considered?

the accurate use of facts in the report

Which factors were the major causes of the Red Scare and the Palmer Raids, which followed WWI?

the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia and strikes in the US

A major goal of the immigration acts of the 1920s was to

limit immigration from southern and eastern Europe

In the South, the passage of Jim Crow laws in the 1870s and 1880s led directly to the

segregation of public facilities

President Harry Truman supported a containment policy after World War II in an attempt to

reduce the influence of the Soviet Union in Europe.

A governmental action that was consistent with the Cold War mentality was the

establishment of loyalty reviews of government employees

Lunch counter sit-ins and the actions of freedom riders are examples of

nonviolent attempts to oppose segregation

The Civil Rights Act, Fair Housing Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act were efforts to

end discrimination against various groups

After WWI, which factor was the major cause of the migration of African Americans to the North?

increased job opportunities in Northern cities

Which action designed to oppose a political policy is closest to the approach used by MLK Jr.?

accepting a jail term rather than registering for the draft

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1
The main intent of the literacy test was to
prevent African Americans from exercising a basic right
encourage reform of the political system
encourage Mississippi residents to learn about their state.
enforce the provisions of the US Constitution
2
Which pair of events illustrates an accurate cause-and-effect relationship?
Sacco and Vanzetti ---> ratification of the 19th amendment
Red Scare ---> demand for limits on immigration
high food prices ---> start of the Great Depression
rebirth of the KKK ---> formation of the Populist Party
3
What was the main purpose of the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, and the Berlin air-lift?
controlling Nazism in Europe
limiting Soviet expansion
spreading democracy to developing nations
friendly relations between the US and the Soviet Union
4
The economic boom of the 1920s was primarily caused by the
elimination of barriers to international trade
advent of advertising on radio
new economic policies of the League of Nations
development of new consumer goods industries
5
Which advance was responsible for the growth of suburbs in the US in the mid-20th century?
widespread availability of automobiles
improvements in passenger airplanes
the development of color televisions
the invention of the personal computer
6
Much of the economic growth of the 1920s was based on
rising prices of agricultural products
the rapid development of the West
increased trade with other nations
the production of new consumer goods
7
The goal of current Federal Government policies toward Native Americans is to
eliminate tribal ties and customs
give the states more control over Native American affairs
give Native Americans more control over their own affairs
make Native Americans more dependent on the Government
8
Which economic trend of the 1920s helped cause the Great Depression?
falling tariff rates
increasing income tax rates
widening income gap between the rich and the poor
rising cost of mass-produced goods
9
One way that the Red Scare of the 1920s and McCarthyism of the 1950s were similar is that both
addressed the issue of increased bureaucracy after a war
violated the rights of those suspected of unamerican acts.
led to the imprisonment of ethnic minorities during wartime
occurred during times of economic depression
10
Henry Ford produced a more affordable car primarily because his company
paid workers lower wages than its competitors paid
used foreign-made parts
offered a variety of options to buyers
developed a less expensive method of production
11
The major goal of the civil rights movement of the 1960’s was to
end segregation based on race
pass an equal rights amendment to the Constitution
permit unlimited immigration to the United States
establish a separate political state for African Americans
12
After World War II, the Marshall Plan was proposed as a way to
help European nations recover economically
bring Nazi war criminals to justice
remove nuclear weapons from Western Europe
improve diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union
13
Issuing the Truman Doctrine and defending South Korea were actions taken by the US to
encourage membership in the United Nations
limit the spread of communism
gain additional overseas colonies
promote American business in Asia
14
Shortly after World War II, the cold war developed mainly as a result of the
continuation of the pre-World War II balance of power
Soviet domination of Eastern Europe
competition between the superpowers to explore outer space
US refusal to send economic aid to European nations
15
Which source of information about a candidate for the school board would likely be biased?
A televised debate of all of the school board candidates.
A letter to the editor from a supporter of the candidate.
A copy of the candidate’s voting record from her last term.
A copy of the candidate’s latest income tax return.
16
Which pair of circumstances represents an accurate cause-and-effect relationship?
more jobs in factories ---> migration of African Americans
Dred Scott decision ---> passage of the Fugitive Slave Law
Jim Crow laws ---> beginning of Reconstruction
17
Television helped spur economic growth through its
children’s programs.
financial programs.
credit cards.
advertisements.
18
What was one similarity between the Red Scare following WWI and the Cold War following WWII?
Fear of communism led to the suppression of civil liberties
The US Government was heavily infiltrated by Communist spies
Renewed fighting between war enemies was a constant threat
Large numbers of Russian revolutionaries settled in the US
19
The Scopes Trial, Ignoring Prohibition, and women's roles in the workplace were examples of...
hostility of certain groups toward ethnic minorities
conflict between traditional and modern values
debate over the role of government in the economy
trend toward mass consumption of consumer goods
20
Voters receive letters describing each candidate’s position on an issue. Credible sources...
avoid references to other sources of information.
avoid presenting facts that would confuse the reader.
identify the writer so that qualifications may be evaluated
use stereotypes effectively in describing the candidates.
21
The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s can best be described as
a relief program to provide jobs for minority workers
a period of great achievement by African- American artists
a movement that sought to draw people back to the cities
an organization that promoted African-American businesses
22
Poll taxes and grandfather clauses were devices used to
deny African Americans the right to vote
extend suffrage to women and 18-year-old citizens
raise money for political campaigns
prevent immigrants from becoming citizens
23
The Jim Crow laws, upheld by the Supreme Court in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896), provided for
racial integration of public schools
free land for former slaves
voting rights for African-American males
separate public facilities based on race
24
Langston Hughes states that he has “Gone” because
racial discrimination drove him away
jobs were available in northern industries
farmland was more available in the North
there was no racial prejudice in the West
25
Which events best support the image of the 1920’s as a decade of nativist sentiment?
passage of the National Origins Act and the rise of the KKK.
the Washington Naval Conference and the Kellogg-Briand Pact
the Scopes trial and the passage of women’s suffrage
the growth of the auto industry and the Teapot Dome Affair
26
Cesar Chavez created the United Farm Workers Organization Committee in 1966 primarily to
provide legal assistance to illegal aliens
increase farm income
improve working conditions for migrant laborers
secure voting rights for Mexican Americans
27
Following the Civil War, many Southern states enacted Black Codes to
restrict the rights of formerly enslaved persons
provide free farmland for African Americans
support the creation of the Freedmen’s Bureau
guarantee equal civil rights for African Americans
28
In the US, the Red Scare of 1919 and the McCarthy Era of the early 1950’s were periods of
persecution of people with anti-American political views
widespread support of groups promoting international anarchy
severe economic depression
great growth in art, literature, and music
29
What was one perspective of African-Americans that was reflected in the founding of the NAACP?
the belief that racial segregation was justified
forming a new political party to represent African-Americans
the hope of encouraging widespread emigration to Africa
the desire to bring about equality for African-Americans
30
One similarity between the actions of Samuel Gompers and Cesar Chavez is that both leaders
worked to improve consumer product safety
advocated federal regulation of railroad rates
relied on the use of force to gain minority rights
organized workers to strive for better conditions
31
What was a major result of Prohibition in the United States during the 1920s?
increase in organized crime
growth of communism
restriction of immigration
destruction of family values
32
What was one result of World War II?
Communism was eliminated.
The arms race ended.
Two superpowers emerged.
The Cold War ended.
33
“The Treaty of Versailles is founded on a monstrous lie.” - Adolph Hitler
Hitler believed Germany was responsible for starting WWI.
Hitler used resentment toward the Treaty to gain power.
Hitler believed the League of Nations would help Germany.
Hitler wanted WWI Allies to enforce the Treaty of Versailles
34
When necessary to achieve justice, which method did MLK Jr., urge his followers to employ?
engaging in civil disobedience
Using violence to bring about political change
leaving any community in which racism is practiced
demanding that Congress pay reparations to African Americans
35
Which combination of factors contributed most to the start of the Great Depression?
high taxes and overspending on social welfare programs
overproduction and the excessive use of credit
US war debts and the declining value of the dollar
immigration restrictions and a lack of skilled workers
36
What major effect did the transistor have on technology?
It made nuclear power possible.
It temporarily slowed the development of new technology.
It ended the popularity of radio.
It reduced the size of electronic appliances.
37
Which information on the writing of the Constitution is considered a primary source?
notes from the Constitutional Convention taken by J. Madison
an encyclopedia article on the Constitution
"Economic Interpretation of the Constitution" by C. Beard
a newspaper editorial written in 1887
38
One cause of suburbanization in the United States during the 1920s was increased
economic opportunities in rural towns.
economic reliance upon agriculture.
overcrowding in cities.
emigration from the United States.
39
The immediate impact of the 1957 launch of Sputnik I was that it
ended the period of peace between the US and the Soviets
focused on the need to regulate the uses of outer space
forced the United States to find new sources of fuel
the space race became a form of Cold War competition
40
When considering the reliability of a report, what should be carefully considered?
the cost of producing the report
the number of claims in the report
the accurate use of facts in the report
the length of the report
41
A controversial issue that resulted from World War II was the
morality of nuclear warfare
commitment of troops without congressional approval
civilian control of the military
future role of the League of Nations
42
Which factors were the major causes of the Red Scare and the Palmer Raids, which followed WWI?
the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia and strikes in the US
race riots in Los Angeles and the revival of the KKK
failure of the US to join the League of Nations
success of the Communist Party in congressional elections
43
A major goal of the immigration acts of the 1920s was to
favor wealthy and well-educated immigrants
limit immigration from southern and eastern Europe
assure equal numbers of immigrants from all nations
allow unlimited immigration from Southeast Asia
44
In the South, the passage of Jim Crow laws in the 1870s and 1880s led directly to the
racial integration of public schools
decline of the Democratic party
segregation of public facilities
organization of the Ku Klux Klan
45
President Harry Truman supported a containment policy after World War II in an attempt to
end colonialism in Africa and Asia
limit the use of atomic bombs and other nuclear weapons
reduce the influence of the Soviet Union in Europe.
bring German and Japanese war criminals to justice
46
A governmental action that was consistent with the Cold War mentality was the
reduction in military defense spending
elimination of the Central Intelligence Agency
establishment of loyalty reviews of government employees
adoption of the GI Bill of Rights
47
Lunch counter sit-ins and the actions of freedom riders are examples of
violent acts by the Black Panthers
support of the Americans with Disabilities Act
nonviolent attempts to oppose segregation
programs dealing with affirmative action
48
The Civil Rights Act, Fair Housing Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act were efforts to
eliminate restrictions on immigration
require equal treatment of men and woman
provide federal aid for children
end discrimination against various groups
49
After WWI, which factor was the major cause of the migration of African Americans to the North?
increased job opportunities in Northern cities
laws passed in Northern States to end discrimination
the start of the Harlem Renaissance
Federal Government job-training programs
50
Which action designed to oppose a political policy is closest to the approach used by MLK Jr.?
an employee resisting arrest for failure to pay taxes
dissatisfied workers destroying machinery in their factory
a union picketer assaulting a strikebreaker
accepting a jail term rather than registering for the draft
51
The Equal Pay Act, Title IX amendment, and the ERA were efforts to improve the status of
African Americans
Native Americans
migrant workers
women
52
The impact of television as a means of international cultural exchange is demonstrated by
a decline in foreign students studying in U.S. universities.
a decrease in U.S. imports of agricultural products.
the creation of democratic gov'ts in former dictatorships.
the expansion of overseas markets for U.S. TV programs.
53
In the next 30 years, what will be the most likely impact of the baby boom that followed WWII?
The elderly will be the smallest segment of the population.
Social Security will have to provide for more retirees.
More money will be spent on national defense.
The cost of health care will decrease.
54
Which development is most closely associated with the belief in the domino theory?
end of the Korean War
construction of the Berlin Wall
military involvement in Vietnam
signing of the nuclear test ban treaty

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