American went to war against Spain in 1898 because of all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Spain's refusal to discuss terms for peace

The Interstate Commerce Act and the Sherman Anti-Trust Act...

proved to be ineffective in regulating businesses

The Sedition Act of 1918 was most often used to punish

persons who criticized the war effort

The National Organization for Women was created

as a civil rights organization for women

The conclusion of the Sacco and Vanzetti case suggested that

many had an unreasonable fear of radicals and foreigners

All of the following factors promoted the growth of suburbs in the 1950s EXCEPT

laws forbidding residential segregation by races

The Helsinki Accords, signed by Gerald Ford and leaders of thirty-four other nations

pledged guarantee of basic human rights

The primary purpose of the Public Works Administration & the Works Progress Administration was

to provide employment through federal deficit spending

Which statement BEST describes many of the reforms proposed by the Populist Party?

they were won through the efforts of other political parties

Anti-feminism achieved its greatest victory in

blocking ratification of the ERA

Prohibition failed because

many believed the law interfered with personal freedom

WWI brought about which of the following social and economic changes in the United States?

extensive black migration to the North

Critics of McCarthyism in the 1950s stressed the idea that

fears of subversion can violate constitutional liberties

Which statement concerning African-Americans' Civil Rights movement in the 1960s is accurate?

it stimulated the growth of other reform movements

The "supply-side" economic theory that President Reagan implemented called for

cutting taxes to encourage new investment

The so-called Iran Contra Scandal involved the Reagan administration in

selling weapons to Anti-American government in Iran

During the early 1900s, the term "yellow journalism" referred to

a sensational, often lurid style of reporting of the news

Dr. Francis Townsend gained notoriety as a critic of the New Deal with his

$200 per month pension plan for the elderly

Which of the following is true of NAFTA?

attempted to create tariff-free market in N.America

One of the primary beliefs of the Farmers' Alliances was that

too much power given to corporations & financial institutes

In both the Korean War and the Vietnam War, the...

U.S. fought for years without formal declaration of war

The Populist movement was significant because

one of the few third party movements to gain influence

Concerning homosexuals in the military, President Clinton

adopted the "don't ask, don't tell" policy

Which 20th Century event parallels the cartoon?

laissez-faire attitude of 1920s politics

Politicians of the Gilded Age used the spoils system to

dispense government jobs for political purposes

Which of the following was most crucial in bringing about U.S. participation in World War I?

German submarine attacks on merchant and passenger ships

In its approach to union organization, the Knights of Labor officially

welcomed both skilled and unskilled workers

Both the New Frontier and the Great Society shared the idea that

the government should provide aid for those less fortunate

The direct cause of the American entrance into WWII was

Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

Why did the government have so much trouble enforcing the 18th amendment?

There was an incredible amount of money to be made illegally

limited missiles of the U.S. and USSR

Which of the following is regarded as THE major accomplishment of the Nixon administration?

detente with the USSR and China

The phrase "First Hundred Days" refers to the

flood of legislation passed by Congress in the first months

All of the following were reasons why a consumer culture appeared in the 1950s EXCEPT

a considerable drop in the prices of consumer goods

One of the most important domestic results of the WWII effort was

the swift ending of the Great Depression

Which of the following characterized the economy of the 1920s?

a shift to the production of consumer goods

The essential element of the policy of containment was

a commitment to holding communism to the USSR

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1
American went to war against Spain in 1898 because of all of the following reasons EXCEPT
the buildup of public pressure for war
alleged Spanish mistreatment of Cuban civilians
Comparison of Cuban insurrection to the American Revolution
Spain's refusal to discuss terms for peace
2
The Interstate Commerce Act and the Sherman Anti-Trust Act...
both outlawed rebates
proved to be ineffective in regulating businesses
created price controls for industry
created strong policies for dealing with corrupt businesses
3
The Sedition Act of 1918 was most often used to punish
persons who criticized the war effort
immigrants coming to the U.S. from wartorn areas
members of the press
rich progressives who did not fund the war effort
4
By the end of the 1920s, what had become the nation's largest industry?
steel
automobiles
railroads
oil
5
Progressives supported participation in the political process through all EXCEPT
initiative
city manager government
recall
direct election of senators
6
The National Organization for Women was created
to promote women for top corporate jobs
as a civil rights organization for women
none of the above
to elect women to political office
7
The conclusion of the Sacco and Vanzetti case suggested that
many had an unreasonable fear of radicals and foreigners
African Americans couldn't get a fair trial in the South
the 2 men needed better legal representation
the two men were clearly guilty
8
All of the following factors promoted the growth of suburbs in the 1950s EXCEPT
increased automobile production
low-cost government loans
expanded road and highway construction
laws forbidding residential segregation by races
9
The Helsinki Accords, signed by Gerald Ford and leaders of thirty-four other nations
proved that detente was not possible
rejected Soviet-directed boundary of Poland
was condemned by the USSR as meaningless
pledged guarantee of basic human rights
10
The Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson upheld which of the following principles?
"Without redeeming social value."
"With all deliberate speed."
"Separate but equal."
"Clear and present danger."
11
The primary purpose of the Public Works Administration & the Works Progress Administration was
to provide jobs for African Americans and other minorities
to nationalize the government's control of the work force
to enable industries to plan production and control prices
to provide employment through federal deficit spending
12
The counter-culture of the 1960s promoted all of the following EXCEPT
tolerant attitudes regarding sexual morality
desires for greater self-fulfillment
a new emphasis on religion
questioning of government and other authority
13
Which statement BEST describes many of the reforms proposed by the Populist Party?
they disappeared from public interest
they were won through the efforts of other political parties
they were undesirable in a democratic country
they were just campaign promises
14
Anti-feminism achieved its greatest victory in
blocking ratification of the ERA
getting Congress to pass the Dependent Woman Tax Act
creating the National Organization for Women
getting governments to stop aid for abortion clinics
15
The origins of the Cold War lay in a fundamental disagreement over
The Middle East
North Africa
Eastern Europe
East Asia
16
Gerald Ford's main liability in the 1976 presidential election was
his inexperience in foreign policy
the Republican party's position on civil rights
the Watergate scandal
the war in Vietnam
17
Prohibition failed because
rural America failed to support it
organized crime controlled illegal liquor production
the costs of enforcing it were too expensive
many believed the law interfered with personal freedom
18
WWI brought about which of the following social and economic changes in the United States?
a loosening of controls on freedom of speech
extensive black migration to the North
a strengthening of anti-trust laws
decline of trade unions
19
Critics of McCarthyism in the 1950s stressed the idea that
communism will gain influence in times of prosperity
loyalty oaths can prevent espionage
the government should always be on guard against communists
fears of subversion can violate constitutional liberties
20
Which statement concerning African-Americans' Civil Rights movement in the 1960s is accurate?
the movement failed to achieve significant progress
it stimulated the growth of other reform movements
its leaders failed to use Congressional support
white support was rejected
21
The "supply-side" economic theory that President Reagan implemented called for
increasing government spending to stimulate consumption
all of the above
maintaining high interest rates to control inflation
cutting taxes to encourage new investment
22
The so-called Iran Contra Scandal involved the Reagan administration in
selling weapons to Anti-American government in Iran
planting misleading intelligence between Iraq and Iran
a secret CIA effort to arm Iranian exiles
23
The 1950s most closely resembles what other era?
1880s
1930s
1920s
1850s
24
The basic economic motivation behind the coinage of silver was to
encourage increased production of agricultural products
encourage reduced production of agricultural products
ease the burden of debtors
increase foreign trade
25
Which was the most significant foreign policy accomplishment of President Carter?
Paris Peace Accords
SALT II Treaty
Panama Canal Treaties
Camp David Accords
26
During the early 1900s, the term "yellow journalism" referred to
an expression of opinion, not a reporting of the news
a sensational, often lurid style of reporting of the news
a reporting of the news which reflected political machines
anti-Asian editorials and articles
27
Dr. Francis Townsend gained notoriety as a critic of the New Deal with his
National Union for Social Justice
running for President against Roosevelt in 1936
share the wealth program
$200 per month pension plan for the elderly
28
Which of the following is true of NAFTA?
free trade zone established between N. America & Europe
Attempt to buy from S. American to help developing countries
attempted to create tariff-free market in N.America
ended trade war between Japan and the nations of N. America
29
One of the primary beliefs of the Farmers' Alliances was that
railroads should be under state control
individual competition was most efficient in setting prices
too much power given to corporations & financial institutes
ratio of gold to silver should be 18 to 1
30
In both the Korean War and the Vietnam War, the...
lack of U.S. success led to growing anti-war sentiment
U.S. managed a stalemate with communist forces
United Nations sanctioned the U.S. to stop
U.S. fought for years without formal declaration of war
31
The Populist movement was significant because
activists were responsible for success of McKinley
led to successful radical movements in the early 1900s
one of the few third party movements to gain influence
helped elect a president at peak of its power
32
Concerning homosexuals in the military, President Clinton
adopted the "don't ask, don't tell" policy
kept his campaign promise to end all discrimination
said it was up to Congress to formulate policy
kept his campaign promise not to interfere
33
Which 20th Century event parallels the cartoon?
New Deal legislation control big business authority in gov.
Government environmental regulation of the 1970s
Post-WWI to WWII business development
laissez-faire attitude of 1920s politics
34
Politicians of the Gilded Age used the spoils system to
elect all federal government officials
remove incompetent politicians from office
fill government jobs on merit rather than patronage
dispense government jobs for political purposes
35
Which of the following was most crucial in bringing about U.S. participation in World War I?
German submarine attacks on merchant and passenger ships
British propaganda
German interference with Mexico
German violation of Belgian neutrality
36
In its approach to union organization, the Knights of Labor officially
encouraged the use of the strike
stressed the organization of workers by craft
welcomed both skilled and unskilled workers
discriminated against Blacks and women
37
Both the New Frontier and the Great Society shared the idea that
foreign trade should be cut to a minimum
key industries should be nationalized
the government should provide aid for those less fortunate
taxes should be raised to stimulate consumer spending
38
The direct cause of the American entrance into WWII was
Invasion of New York by Canada
Hitler's attack on the Soviet Union
Fall of France
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
39
Why did the government have so much trouble enforcing the 18th amendment?
Jim Crow Laws
the government stopped enforcing civil rights in the south
Husbands didn't want their wives to vote
There was an incredible amount of money to be made illegally
40
The SALT I Agreement
called for phased withdrawal of U.S. troops from Europe
limited missiles of the U.S. and USSR
brought about end of OPEC oil embargo
arranged USSR purchase of American weaponry
41
Which of the following is regarded as THE major accomplishment of the Nixon administration?
new social programs
environment regulations
economic reforms
detente with the USSR and China
42
Which is generally considered the most ambitious reform program since the New Deal?
Truman's Fair Deal
Kennedy's New Frontier
Johnson's Great Society
Nixon's New Federalism
43
The phrase "First Hundred Days" refers to the
worst time of the Depression
Lame-duck period between Hoover and FDR
flood of legislation passed by Congress in the first months
time it took Congress to act on FDR's new plans
44
All of the following were reasons why a consumer culture appeared in the 1950s EXCEPT
a considerable drop in the prices of consumer goods
rising ability of advertisers to create demand for products
the creation of credit cards and payment plans
the appearance of new and varied products
45
One of the most important domestic results of the WWII effort was
complete employment for minority Americans
revitalization of the Federal Reserve System
the end of discrimination for African Americans
the swift ending of the Great Depression
46
The first "big business" in America, in terms of finance, labor relations, and management, was
the oil refining industry.
the steel industry
the railroad industry
the telephone industry.
47
Which of the following characterized the economy of the 1920s?
a shift to the production of consumer goods
a drop in the real wages of workers.
an emphasis on cash rather than credit purchases
increasing wealth for the agricultural sector
48
Japanese Internment took place during which conflict:
World War II
World War I
Russo-Japanese War
Vietnam War
49
The essential element of the policy of containment was
a rejection of involvement in the United Nations
a commitment to working with the USSR
a commitment to rolling back communism
a commitment to holding communism to the USSR
50
The Social Security program of 1935 provided which of the following?
old age pensions paid for by taxes
federally administered unemployment insurance
All of the above
unemployment insurance administered by the government

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