What was the direct result of the atomic bombs dropped in Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

WWII ended with Japan surrendering to the Allies

How did Upton Sinclair's The Jungle change the relationship between government and business?

government inspection of food products were implemented

How did press coverage of events in Vietnam change reaction to the conflict?

reporting of setbacks led to public disillusionment with war

The government issued ration books during WWII in order to-

ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods

What group investigated the political ideology of people in the government and film industry?

The House Un-American Activites Committee

Which of these contributed to the ratification of the 18th amendment?

the growing political influence of women

How did the Zimmerman telegram influence US entry into World War I?

it revealed a proposed alliance between Germany and Mexico

The skill and courage of the Tuskegee Airmen served to-

decrease opposition to integrating the armed forces

How did the military innovation shown in this photograph affect the course of World War I?

helped break the stalemate of trench warfare

How did President Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb affect international relations?

it initiated the arms race with the Soviet Union

What was the primary purpose of the program being promoted by this poster?

increase the food supply during a farm labor shortage

Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?

economic opportunities in industrialized cities

During the 1920's, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were identified with-

conflict between modernism and traditionalism

The Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage and the National Woman's Party led to-

ratification of the 19th amendment

The Roaring Twenties were characterized by-

installment plans, Prohibition, flappers

Why did Japan attack the United States at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941?

To prevent US interference in Japan's plans of conquest.

19th century nativist organizations advocated-

creating a homogenous society by limiting immigration

The invention of MS-DOS and Windows had what effect on U.S. business & technology?

helped usher in computerization of business and society

Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the United States during the 1930s?

an extended period of economics depression

The primary reason given to justify involvement in Vietnam was that it would

keep Communism from spreading throughout the region

How did geographic features affect New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina?

storm waters flooded the city after several levees broke

How were Navajo words used during WWII?

as a secret code for communicating battle plans

The introduction of vaccines to the US helped-

limit the spread of infectious diseases

How did President Carter attempt to end hostilities between Arab and Israeli forces?

negotiated a peace treaty known as the Camp David Accords

The incident illustrated by this cartoon increased cynicism toward the government because-

the President directed a conspiracy to mislead the nation

Which is correct about the economic impact of the Spanish-American War?

acquisition of territories allowed for expansion of trade

Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act?

federal government could dissolve business monopolies

President Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to reassure the American public during tough times by-

delivering series of evening radio speeches - fireside chats

Which of the following was a major contribution of the Harlem Renaissance to the US culture?

established jazz as a prominent musical form

What does President Clinton's impeachment trial reflect about modern US politics?

politicians face greater scrutiny of their personal lives

The creation of initiative, referendum and recall during the Progressive Era resulted in-

expansion of citizens' partcipation in democratic process

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1
What was the direct result of the atomic bombs dropped in Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
US initiated the Marshall Plan to rebuild Japan
Soviet Union invades Japan
WWII ended with Japan surrendering to the Allies
Germany surrendered to the allies
2
How did Upton Sinclair's The Jungle change the relationship between government and business?
troops were mobilized to break strikes by labor unions
government inspection of food products were implemented
congress regulated the railroad industry
laws were passed to ban discrimination in hiring
3
How did press coverage of events in Vietnam change reaction to the conflict?
footage increased Congressional support for the war
reporting of setbacks led to public disillusionment with war
press conferences led to a decline in partisan poltiics
led to overwhelming international support of US actions
4
The government issued ration books during WWII in order to-
ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods
allow consumers to buy imported goods
provide financial security for uninsured citizens
safeguard the profits of struggling businesses
5
What group investigated the political ideology of people in the government and film industry?
The Senate Committee of Foreign Relations
The Motion Picture Association of America
The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
The House Un-American Activites Committee
6
Which of these contributed to the ratification of the 18th amendment?
politicians campaigning for education reform
growing number of workers organizing into labor unions
veterans protesting to obtain benefits
the growing political influence of women
7
How did the Zimmerman telegram influence US entry into World War I?
described Romania's plan to abandon neutrality
it revealed a proposed alliance between Germany and Mexico
contained orders for German U-Boats to destroy shipping
It announced the Czar's overthrow in Russia
8
During the Gilded Age there was a notable increase in federal support for-
increased temperance regulations
growth of big business
involvement in foreign wars
acquisition of foreign territories
9
The skill and courage of the Tuskegee Airmen served to-
increase the number of women in the military
decrease opposition to integrating the armed forces
give the US an advantage in military encryption
encourage immigrant enlistment in the army
10
How did the military innovation shown in this photograph affect the course of World War I?
created an arms race between the Axis and Allies
made the use of land mines obsolete
helped break the stalemate of trench warfare
made communication with officers on the front lines easier
11
How did President Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb affect international relations?
it initiated the arms race with the Soviet Union
it created the first global peacekeeping force
it prompted other nations to investigate war crimes
it enabled the UN to administer territory in Japan
12
What was the primary purpose of the program being promoted by this poster?
promote the purchase of organically grown produce
reduce health problems of working women
increase the food supply during a farm labor shortage
encourage women to join the workforce
13
Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?
economic opportunities in industrialized cities
lower cost of living in urban areas
availability of land grants for homesteaders
better soil conditions in previously uncultivated areas
14
During the 1920's, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were identified with-
decline of public support for Progressive reforms
development of new forms of popular entertainment
increased the use of credit by US consumers
conflict between modernism and traditionalism
15
Senator Joseph McCarthy is best known for his involvement in-
the Red Scare of the 1950s
the political scandals of the 1970s
the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s
the war effort of the 1940s
16
The Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage and the National Woman's Party led to-
outlawing of child labor
ratification of the 19th amendment
repeal of the 18th amendment
elimination of poll taxes
17
The Roaring Twenties were characterized by-
brinkmanship, McCarthyism, Containment
installment plans, Prohibition, flappers
bank failures, New Deal, bread lines
internment camps, rationing of goods, atomic bomb
18
Who said, "The power I exert on the Court depends on my arguments not on my gender"?
Sally Ride
Dolores Huerta
Sandra Day O'Connor
Rosa Parks
19
Why did Japan attack the United States at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941?
To invade Hawaii and put it under the Japanese Empire.
To force the US to declare war against Nazi Germany.
To capture important supplies and prisoners.
To prevent US interference in Japan's plans of conquest.
20
19th century nativist organizations advocated-
creating a homogenous society by limiting immigration
globalizing the economy through free trade agreements
conserving natural resources through national parks
limiting military power
21
The invention of MS-DOS and Windows had what effect on U.S. business & technology?
initiated trade wars with Asian countries.
helped usher in computerization of business and society
use of paperwork increased for government records
created an online store that changed how we purchase goods
22
Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the United States during the 1930s?
sharp increase in the power given to state governments
formation of a national Civil Rights movement
an extended period of economics depression
adoption of an interventionist foreign policy
23
The primary reason given to justify involvement in Vietnam was that it would
maintain the policy of detente
promote reconstruction after WWII
fulfill prior UN obligations
keep Communism from spreading throughout the region
24
How did geographic features affect New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina?
mud slides trapped residents in the city
storm surges caused a major shift in tectonic plates
storm waters flooded the city after several levees broke
tornadoes gained momentum in open land areas
25
How were Navajo words used during WWII?
as a language of diplomacy for exchanges with enemy forces
as signal words for Allied spies posing as civilians
as a secret code for communicating battle plans
as propaganda to improve morale among Allied soldiers
26
The introduction of vaccines to the US helped-
limit the risk in consuming imported produce
improve the quality of water supply
improve the hygiene of medical procedures
limit the spread of infectious diseases
27
How did President Carter attempt to end hostilities between Arab and Israeli forces?
ordered a boycott of the Olympics in Moscow
negotiated a peace treaty known as the Camp David Accords
deployed US troops to defeat Palestinian forces
severed diplomatic ties with Syria
28
The incident illustrated by this cartoon increased cynicism toward the government because-
the President directed a conspiracy to mislead the nation
the Supreme Court overruled statutes on confidentiality
Congress failed to enforce protection of privacy rights
the press secretary failed to keep the public informed
29
Which is correct about the economic impact of the Spanish-American War?
oil industry boomed
rebuilding the devestated army cost the US billions
acquisition of territories allowed for expansion of trade
territorial losses cost the US natural resources
30
Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act?
influence of labor unions on factory owners reduced
it required businesses to pay fees to open overseas locales
workers secured a greater share of company profits
federal government could dissolve business monopolies
31
President Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to reassure the American public during tough times by-
holding weekly town-hall meetings with average citizens
making short appearances in Hollywood films
delivering series of evening radio speeches - fireside chats
publishing a weekly news editorial
32
Which of the following was a major contribution of the Harlem Renaissance to the US culture?
increased popularity of vaudeville stage performers
focused attention on the antiwar literary genre
established jazz as a prominent musical form
brought the most significant beat poets together
33
What does President Clinton's impeachment trial reflect about modern US politics?
politicians face greater scrutiny of their personal lives
media focuses on policy more than actions of officials
Congress investigates judicial nominees thoroughly
Campaign finances are monitored by a regulatory agency
34
The creation of initiative, referendum and recall during the Progressive Era resulted in-
separate schools for new immigrants
expansion of citizens' partcipation in democratic process
more sources of revenue for state governments
redistribution of the tax burden among citizens
35
Which of these resulted from the prohibition of alcohol during the 1920's?
expansion of the consumer economy
growing fear of Communism
decline in immigration
rise in organized crime

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