During the nineteenth century, one way political bosses gained voter support was by —

making improvements in urban infrastructure

The federal government funded educational initiatives in math and science in response to —

the successful launch of the first artificial satellite

The policy objectives of Reaganomics were based on the theory that —

broad tax cuts and financial deregulation

Why did the Anti-draft demonstration happened?

escalated deployment of military forces to Vietnam

Why did Pres. Harry Truman made a major operation to Berlin?

To provide supplies to a blockaded city

General John J. Pershing made a major contribution to the Allied victory in World War I by —

transforming inexperienced troops effective military force

How did the Zimmermann telegram influence U.S. entry into World War I?

A proposed military alliance between Mexico and Germany

The establishment of the wildlife corridors t was most likely necessary to prevent —

the disruption of animal migration

During the 1920s, what was one result of innovations in U.S. transportation technology?

Mass-produced automobiles made travel more affordable

The government issued ration books during World War II in order to —

ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods

What is the significance of the Red Coach Lettuce?

better economic treatment of migrant workers

The primary reason given by U.S. leaders to in the military involvement in Vietnam.

keep communism from spreading throughout the region

The primary reason by U.S. leaders to justify military involvement in Vietnam was that it would

keep communism from spreading throughout the region

Why did the United States adopt the motto In God We Trust in 1956?

To distinguish restricted religious practices

Under the U.S. Constitution, the government may not take private property unless —

the government pays the owner fair compensation for the land

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 eliminated —

literacy tests as prerequisites for voting

The introduction of vaccines to the United States helped —

limit the spread of infectious diseases

Why were the Hawaiian citizens protesting?

The forced annexation of the islands as a U.S. territory

What is the significance of the 19th amendment?

It gave women a greater opportunity to influence government.

How did Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle contribute to a change between government and business?

Government requires inspection of food and products

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STAAR BLITZ Quiz H

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1
Citizens who hired someone to speak on their behalf about the proposed bills- ___________
Protesting
Boycotting
Lobbying
Recalling
2
During the nineteenth century, one way political bosses gained voter support was by —
providing public assistance for former slaves
campaigning for women’s suffrage
making improvements in urban infrastructure
advocating the use of poll taxes
3
The federal government funded educational initiatives in math and science in response to —
the announcement of international education guidelines
the development of the ENIAC computer
the successful launch of the first artificial satellite
the discovery of new chemical elements
4
Which of these was a major goal of Jane Addams’s Settlement House movement in Chicago?
The establishment of public libraries
The founding of women’s colleges
The assimilation of immigrants
The introduction of prison reform
5
The policy objectives of Reaganomics were based on the theory that —
broad tax cuts and financial deregulation
borrowing from foreign countries
significant increases in government spending
reducing trade barriers would result in a budget surplus
6
Why did the Anti-draft demonstration happened?
the signing of the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty
renewed diplomatic relations with communist China
the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
escalated deployment of military forces to Vietnam
7
Why did Pres. Harry Truman made a major operation to Berlin?
To provide supplies to a blockaded city
To rescue thousands of stranded political refugees
To enable a rapid withdrawal of troops from a war-torn city
To deploy substantial invasion forces
8
General John J. Pershing made a major contribution to the Allied victory in World War I by —
request humanitarian aid from Congress for wartorn countries
transforming inexperienced troops effective military force
negotiating the terms of the Treaty of Versailles
developing advanced technologies for battlefield use
9
How did the Zimmermann telegram influence U.S. entry into World War I?
It described Romania’s plan to abandon neutrality.
A proposed military alliance between Mexico and Germany
German U-boats to destroy British passenger ships.
It announced the czar’s overthrow in Russia.
10
The establishment of the wildlife corridors t was most likely necessary to prevent —
the disruption of animal migration
a rapid increase in the number of animals
an invasion of non-native animal species
the spread of disease among animals
11
During the 1920s, what was one result of innovations in U.S. transportation technology?
Cable cars provided a comfortable means of quick travel
Container ships delivered agricultural goods to ports
Commercial airplanes replaced ocean liners
Mass-produced automobiles made travel more affordable
12
The government issued ration books during World War II in order to —
provide financial security for uninsured citizens
safeguard the profits of struggling businesses
ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods
allow consumers to buy imported goods at discounted rates
13
What is the significance of the Red Coach Lettuce?
a retirement system for farm laborers
equal employment opportunities for women
better economic treatment of migrant workers
publicly funded health care for children
14
The primary reason given by U.S. leaders to in the military involvement in Vietnam.
fulfill prior United Nations obligations
keep communism from spreading throughout the region
promote reconstruction after World War II
maintain the policy of détente
15
The primary reason by U.S. leaders to justify military involvement in Vietnam was that it would
maintain the policy of détente
promote reconstruction after World War II
fulfill prior United Nations obligations
keep communism from spreading throughout the region
16
Why did the United States adopt the motto In God We Trust in 1956?
To commemorate the social changes by Christian leaders
To encourage growth of religious institutions in the country
To distinguish restricted religious practices
To honor various religious organizations
17
Under the U.S. Constitution, the government may not take private property unless —
the government pays the owner fair compensation for the land
the land requires extensive restoration
government tells the land is critical to developers profit
the landowner refuses to build a home on the land
18
Senator Joseph McCarthy is best known for his involvement in —
the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s
the Red Scare of the 1950s
the political scandals of the 1970s
the war effort of the 1940s
19
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 eliminated —
barriers to voting for women
literacy tests as prerequisites for voting
age discrimination in state voting laws
proof of residency as a condition for voting
20
The introduction of vaccines to the United States helped —
limit the risk in consuming imported produce
limit the spread of infectious diseases
improve the hygiene of medical procedures
improve the quality of the water supply
21
During the Gilded Age there was a notable increase in federal support for —
the acquisition of foreign territories
increased temperance regulations
involvement in foreign wars
the growth of big business
22
Why were the Hawaiian citizens protesting?
The colonization of the islands
The granting of U.S. statehood to the islands
The classification of the islands as a protectorate
The forced annexation of the islands as a U.S. territory
23
What is the significance of the 19th amendment?
It gave women a greater opportunity to influence government.
It is an idea that women contribute to all sectors.
Long-term decline in the number of men voting in elections
It gave women new economic rights
24
How did Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle contribute to a change between government and business?
Government requires inspection of food and products
Federal troops were mobilized to break by labor unions.
Laws banned private companies from discrimination
Congress created a regulatory agency to audit railroads.
25
Which of these resulted from the prohibition of alcohol during the 1920s?
The rise of organized crime
The expansion of the consumer economy
A growing fear of communism
A decline in immigration rates

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