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Before the Civil War, the principle of popular sovereignty was proposed as a means of
overturning unpopular decisions of the Supreme Court
permitting voters to nullify federal laws
deciding the legalization of slavery in a new state
allowing states to secede from the Union
2
Under Chief John Marshall, the Supreme Court made a lasting impact in its decisions
extended the Bill of Rights to enslaved persons
restricted the authority of Congress
to expand the power of the federal government
promoted the views of the President
3
The phrase “by military conquest, treaty, and purchase” best describes the
major parts of President Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points
methods used to expand the territory of the United States
steps in the growth of American industry
causes of the United States entry into the Korean War
4
Before the Louisiana Purchase, Thomas Jefferson believed in a
Complete disregard of the Constitution
Loose interpretation of the Constitution
strict interpretation of the Constitution
national banking system
5
National Prohibition, as authorized by the 18th amendment, stated that
must be 18 years old to purchase alcoholic beverages
alcohol could be sold only in government-run stores
only imported alcoholic beverages would be sold
manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages was banned
6
The 1925 trial of John Scopes reflects the conflict between
Prohibition and organized crime
science and religion
isolation and international involvement
traditional roles and new roles for women
7
Alexander Hamilton used which part of the Constitution to argue for the National Bank?
The Preamble
The Articles
The Bill of Rights
The Elastic Clause
8
An important political aim of the Progressive movement was to
fix the abuses of big business
create a unicameral national legislature
increase African American participation in government
guarantee government jobs for the unemployed
9
The Monroe Doctrine was issued mainly to
prevent colonization in Latin America
defend the Panama Canal
provide economic aid to Europe
Prevent communism from spreading
10
The Virginia House of Burgesses represented colonial attempts to
strengthen British control
build a strong national government
create a representative democracy
reform society
11
What was a major factor leading to the erosion ofregional cultural differences in the 1920s?
growing popularity of radio and motionpictures
development of television
publication of novels by F. Scott Fitzgerald and Sinclair
expansion of air travel after CharlesLindbergh’s flight
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The Treaty of Versailles following WW1 was met by opposition in Congress because
it was the Treaty to end all wars and kept the peace
required the US to assume European war debts
the treaty didnt punish the central powers enough
it required the US to join the League of Nations
13
During the early 1800's, the US had few immigration restrictions because
racism was at an all time low
competition for jobs was increasing
the Constitution did not allow restrictions
industries were creating new jobs
14
In the 1850s, why did many runaway slaves go to Canada?
They feared being drafted into the Northern army.
factory jobs were available in Canada
northern abolitionists refused to help runaway slaves
The Fugitive Slave Act kept them at risk in the US
15
During the presidency of Andrew Jackson, the spoils system resulted in
all free males given the right to vote
federal laws being nullified by the stat
the end of political corruption in the federal government
elected officials rewarding supporters with government jobs
16
What did the U.S. gain geographically from the Louisiana Purchase?
Fishing in the Great Lakes area
Full control of the Mississippi
Gold rush in California
Fur trading in the Ohio River Valley
17
During the early 1800s, which factor contributed to the start of the Industrial Revolution?
a restriction on European immigration
the end of the slave labor system
an abundance of natural resources
the availability of electricity
18
The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920’s was a period when African Americans
left the United States in large numbers to settle in Nigeria
used civil disobedience to fight segregation
created noteworthy works of art and literature
migrated to the West in search of land and jobs
19
The social contract theory used in theDeclaration of Independence was influenced by
Ben Franklin
John Locke
Voltaire
Adam Smith
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the Scopes trial, Prohibition, behavior of “flappers” were signs of disagreement over
causes of the Great Depression
the benefits of new technology
the return to normalcy
traditional values and changing lifestyles
21
George Washington’s leadership duringthe Whiskey Rebellion was importantbecause it
forced frontier farmers to limit grainproduction
halted British fort construction in theNorthwest
showed that the federal government can enforce federal laws
helped assure his reelection to a third term
22
Which action is an example of nativism in the 1920s?
passage of laws restricting immigration
providing credit to farmers
gov't regulation of business
widespread violation of Prohibition
23
What do the 1960's civil rights, women's suffrage, and the abolitionist movement have in common
succeeded immediately
was supported by everyone
they all failed
they gained significant popular support
24
“Prices and wages should be determined by the marketplace.” The author of this would support
laissez-faire capitalism
wage and price controls
government ownership of utilities
minimum-wage laws
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the South seceded immediately following
John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry
1960 Election of Lincoln
Bleeding Kansas
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The main purpose of antitrust legislation was
encourage monopolies
strengthen worker's rights
increase competition
to protect the environment
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Before the Civil War, slavery expanded in the South rather than in the North because
geography in the South supported the large plantations
Congress passed a law forbidding slavery in the North
Constitution outlawed the importation of slaves in North
Northern states passed affirmative action legislation
28
After WWI, which was the major cause of the migration of many African Americans to the North?
the start of the Harlem Renaissance
laws passed in Northern States to end racial discrimination
Federal Government job-training programs
increased job opportunities in Northern cities
29
This photo was taken during what famous American time period?
The Civil War
The Gilded Age
The Great Depression
The American Revolution
30
The Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 was mainly concerned with
expanding women’s rights
improving treatment of the mentally ill
ending slavery in all the states
reducing consumption of alcoholic beverages
31
Adding California to the Union as a free state led directly to
control of the United States Senate by the slave states
increased trade through the Panama Canal
the adoption of the Compromise of 1850
the start of the Civil War
32
In the 1780's, Americans distrusted a strong central government. It is shown by
plan of government set up by the Articles of Confederation
lack of debate over the ratification of the Constitution
development of a Federal court system
constitutional provision for a strong President
33
Abraham Lincoln's stance on slavery through the civil war was
immoral
it must be dealt with immediately
it was second to keeping the Union together
it should spread to the north
34
In the United States, the Red Scare of 1919 was a period of
widespread supprt for groups promoting international anarchy
persecution of ppl suspected of holding anti-American views
great growth in art, literature, and music
severe economic depression
35
As the Civil War began, President Abraham Lincoln stated that his primary goal was to
preserve the Union
increase congressional powers
end slavery
set new national boundaries
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What was an immediate effect of the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825 &gaining Port of N.O.?
Territorial conflict began with Canada over the Great Lakes
Farmers could more easily ship grain to eastern markets.
Prices increased for food
Railroads were forced to reduce their shipping rates.
37
Alexander Hamilton supported the National Bank because it would
raise revenue to reduce the need for tariffs
increase the power of state banks
help ensure the economic stability of the newnation
provide low-cost loans to farmers
38
During the Progressive Era, muckrakers published articles and novels primarily to
help the federal government become more efficient
provide entertainment for readers
advance their own political careers
make Americans aware of problems in society
39
The major role of political parties in the United States is to
nominate candidates for public office and conduct campaigns
insure that free and honest elections are held
meet constitutional requirements for choosing the President
protect the American public from corrupt public officials
40
In the 1830s, President Andrew Jacksonsupported the Indian removal policy because
he sought complete control of Texas
he wanted to punish Natives for their political opposition
white settlers wanted lands that Native Americans livedon
Native Americans were attackingsouthern cities
41
The institution of slavery was formally abolished in the United States by the
ratification of the 13th amendment in 1865
Compromise of 1850
Emancipation Proclamation of 1863
creation of the Freedmen’s Bureau in 1865
42
One foreign policy goal of President TheodoreRoosevelt was to
restrict European intervention in theWestern Hemisphere
encourage independence movements inAfrica
limit United States investment in LatinAmerica
create future states by annexing Pacific islandterritories
43
The 1920’s are sometimes called the "Roaring Twenties" because
the United States assumed a leadership role in world affairs
foreign trade prospered after World War I
widespread social and economic change occurred
political reforms made government more democratic
44
In Schneck v. The United States, the ruling of "clear and present danger" illustrated
the right to bear arms
state vs. federal powers
government authority and free speech
the right to an attorney
45
The poll tax, the literacy test, and the KKK were all attempts to limit the effectiveness of
immigration laws such as the Chinese Exclusion Act
the 14th and 15th amendments
Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education
civil rights legislation passed in all states
46
Population data from a census is used to determine the number of
states in the Union
electoral college votes from each state
representation in the House of Represenatives
Senators from each state
47
Dred Scott v. Sanford was seen as one of the worst Supr. Court decisions bc it determined that
slaves could be tried in federal courts
slaves were property, not citizens
the federal government could regulate slavery in the states
slaves could vote
48
An example of government aid to the West between 1865 to 1900 is
giving price supports for farm products
low interest loans to businesses
maintaining free coinage of silver
granting of land to railroad companies
49
Which action was necessary to change from the indirect to the direct election of Senators?
a national referendum
a Supreme Court decision
ratification of a constitutional amendment
passage of a Federal law
50
Public disregard for Prohibition and for laws prohibiting gambling indicates that
American citizens have little, if any, respect for laws
the system of checks and balances does not work
legislatng public morality may be met with resistance
the film industry has great influence on public opinion
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The League of Nations in Wilson's 14 Points
was made after the civil war
was made to bring the union back together
was made to establish world peace
was imperialistic in nature