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1
The sinking of the Lusitania had which
TWO
direct effects on World War I?
Germany accepted defeat and agreed to peace talks.
US ships were docked until the seas were safe again.
The Treaty of Versailles addressed freedom of the seas.
The United States eventually entered the war.
2
What were
THREE
causes of the Great Depression?
The New Deal caused the nation to go heavily into debt.
A severe drought caused many farmers' crops to fail.
Banks failed and caused many people to lose their savings.
The stock market crashed and most stocks lost their value.
3
Which of the following people is known for working closely with the United Nations?
Eleanor Roosevelt
Frederick Douglass
Rosa Parks
Theodore Roosevelt
4
What was the main reason that President Harry S. Truman decided to use nuclear weapons in WWII?
to convince Japan to surrender and avoid a deadly invasion
to punish Germany for war crimes committed throughout Europe
to punish Japan for war crimes committed throughout Asia
to convince Germany to surrender and avoid Soviet invasion
5
What was the result of the developments discussed in the text?
Many farmers lost their homes and farms.
Americans had to buy their food from Europe.
Banks earned high profits on loans.
Farms grew larger and became profitable again.
6
In what way were the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Works Progress Administration similar?
Foreign governments hoped to gain influence in the U.S.
Both were public works programs that employed the unemployed
Consumers spent more in order to help the US economy recover
It was a way to protect the US's valuable natural resources.
7
How did Charles Lindbergh come to be a celebrated American figure?
by describing African American life through poetry
by making automobiles more affordable
by popularizing a new form of music
by completing a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean
8
How did Japan's aggression lead to a major turning point in World War II?
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor convinced US to enter WWII
Japanese attack on Philippines convinced US to enter WWII
Japanese invasion of China led the US to protect its ally
Japanese invasion of USSR led the US to protect its ally
9
What effect did specialization of labor have on Henry Ford's car manufacturing process?
It required him to hire more workers.
It lowered the cost of labor per car.
It forced him to increase investment in capital goods.
It allowed him to increase the cost of his cars.
10
Which of the following would make the
BEST
title for this outline?
President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal
Consequences of the Cold War
Effects of the US Entry into World War II
Causes of the Great Depression
11
How did the end of World War II affect women and African American workers in the United States?
Laws made sure they were paid as much as white males.
Laws made sure they'd be considered equally for future jobs.
Many received promotions due to contributions to war effort.
Many lost their jobs due to returning white servicemen.
12
By competing in the 1936 Olympic Games, Jesse Owens took a brave stand for
fascism.
workers' rights.
civil rights.
communism.
13
In the 1920s, Louis Armstrong played a major role in which of the following?
the economic recovery of the United States
racial equality in American sports
the emergence of jazz as a mainstream art form
improvements in transportation
14
Which
THREE
developments contributed to the Harlem Renaissance in the early twentieth century?
the extension of voting rights to African Americans
the popularity of African American artists/authors/musicians
the migration of African Americans to northern cities
the shared cultural experiences of many African Americans
15
US introduced rationing (limited supply-WWII). What was the opportunity cost of rationing?
Consumers could not have all of the goods that they wanted.
Consumers had to purchase goods from the government.
Consumers benefited as the price of goods fell dramatically.
Consumers had to work longer hours to purchase goods.
16
Which sector demands goods/services from product markets, provides labor to resource markets?
households
government
private businesses
banks
17
What was one of the goals of the Tennessee Valley Authority?
to encourage greater voter turnout in Tennessee River Valley
to provide electricity for Tennessee River Valley residents
to reduce crime rates throughout the Tennessee River Valley
to preserve natural resources of the Tennessee River Valley
18
Who was chancellor of Germany during World War II?
Hermann Göring
Erwin Rommel
Joseph Goebbels
Adolf Hitler
19
Which of the following is an example of a price incentive?
The new, long-lasting light bulb led to longer work days.
Henry Ford's assembly line made automobiles more affordable.
People were forced to ration food and goods during WWII.
Savings were taken out of banks during the Great Depression.
20
US forces in Europe played a key role in which of the following during World War I?
preventing Bulgaria from allying with the Central Powers
inspiring Italian citizens to overthrow their government
convincing Russia to end its involvement in the war
preventing Germany from conquering France
