The impact of the Enlightenment on colonial America included:

Emphasis on rationalism, scientific inquiry, and individual rights

The establishment of Jamestown in 1607 marked the beginning of

English colonization in North America

Which one of the following descriptions best describes "vertical integration"?

Control of many factors from resources; manufacturing & distribution

The concept of "salutary neglect" refers to

UK policy of allowing the American colonies to largely govern themselves

What was a major difference between the cultural movements of the Harlem Renaissance & Lost Generation in the 1920s?

H.R. = A.A. culture; L.G. = disillusionment with society

What did the Gulf of Tonkin incident lead to?

The escalation of U.S. involvement in Vietnam

What was the main purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806)?

To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean

What were the key components of Roosevelt’s New Deal programs?

Address immediate needs, stimulate the economy, Prevent future depression

The outcome of Bacon's Rebellion (1676) in Virginia led to

Increased tensions between plantation owners and slaves

What was Roosevelt’s first step in gaining control of Panama for the construction of a canal?

He had U.S. troops help Panama fight for its independence

Each development listed directly resulted from the concept and implementation of Manifest Destiny EXCEPT

A more unified American identity

What did the "silent majority" term used by President Richard Nixon refer to?

Moderate Americans who supported his policies

Which of the following is the most significant contributor to Globalization?

new technology like the internet

The primary purpose of the Albany Plan of Union (1754) was to

Create a centralized government with colonial representation

What does the term "Red Scare" refer to?

Fear of a communist takeover in the United States

Which of the following describes a major motivation for American manufacturing being outsourced overseas?

The availability of cheap labor in other countries.

The establishment of the Virginia House of Burgesses in 1619 marked

The beginning of representative government in British North America

The Lend-Lease Act allowed the United States to:

Provide military aid to Allied countries

Which of the following was a direct result of the Pueblo Revolt when it came to labor systems?

The Spanish retreated temporarily and made changes towards natives

What was the purpose of the Dawes Act of 1887?

To assimilate Native Americans into white society

The Navigation Acts, passed in the mid-17th century, were intended to:

Establish a system of mercantilism

Which major trend was a consequence rather than a cause of both world wars?

Decolonization and emergence of new nation states

Which event triggered the Watergate scandal that ultimately led to President Richard Nixon's resignation?

The break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters

What was the primary reason for the construction of the Erie Canal in the early 19th century?

To facilitate trade between the Atlantic seaboard and the Midwest

The Marshall Plan was designed to….

Rebuild Western Europe after World War II

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1
The impact of the Enlightenment on colonial America included:
Emphasis on rationalism, scientific inquiry, and individual rights
Promotion of authoritarian rule and suppression of dissent
Decline in literacy rates and intellectual engagement
Strengthening of traditional religious beliefs and practices
2
The establishment of Jamestown in 1607 marked the beginning of
French colonization in North America
Spanish colonization in North America
English colonization in North America
Dutch colonization in North America
3
Which group had a racial hatred of immigrants, since they took jobs from Americans for lower wages.
Labor leaders
Political bosses
Miners
Nativists
4
Who advocated for African-American progress through job training and economic self-help during the late 19th century?
W.E.B Du Bois
Booker T Washington
Jane Adams
Samuel Gompers
5
Who served as the first President of the United States?
George Washington
John Adams
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
6
The forced relocation of Native American tribes under the Indian Removal Act resulted in the journey known as?
Trail of Sorrows
Bataan Death March
Trail of Tears
Trail of Broken Promises
7
Which one of the following descriptions best describes "vertical integration"?
Control of many factors from resources; manufacturing & distribution
When the government controls the factors of production
A company owns all the businesses that supply it with raw goods
When the government lets businesses operate without restrictions
8
The phrase "54 40 or Fight!" was associated with the boundary dispute between the United States and which country?
Mexico
Britain
Russia
Spain
9
Which event in 1860 led to the secession of Southern states from the Union?
Attack of Fort Sumter
Election of president Lincoln
Secession of southern states
Bleeding Kansas
10
The concept of "salutary neglect" refers to
UK policy of strict enforcement of colonial trade laws
UK policy of allowing the American colonies to largely govern themselves
UK policy of promoting economic equality in the colonies
UK policy of forcefully converting Native Americans to Christianity
11
How did the F. & I war shape UK tax policy and governance in the colonies?
higher taxes on the colonies
erosion of UK authority
no major changes
12
What was a major difference between the cultural movements of the Harlem Renaissance & Lost Generation in the 1920s?
L.G. = members predominantly African American; H.R. = members expatriots
H.R.= focus on rural life; L.G. = focus on urban experiences
L.G. was in NYC; H.R. was in Paris
H.R. = A.A. culture; L.G. = disillusionment with society
13
What did the Gulf of Tonkin incident lead to?
The establishment of détente with the Soviet Union
The signing of the Paris Peace Accords
The escalation of U.S. involvement in Vietnam
The fall of Saigon
14
What was the main purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806)?
To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean
To establish diplomatic relations with Native American tribes
To search for gold and silver deposits
To explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory
15
Which document outlined the structure of the United States government after gaining independence?
The Federalist Papers
The Magna Carta
The Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
16
An enemy to “The Great Compromiser” who was “The Great Nullifier”?
Abraham Lincoln
Henry Clay
John Calhoun
Andrew Jackson
17
What were the key components of Roosevelt’s New Deal programs?
Address immediate needs, stimulate the economy, Prevent future depression
Privatization of government services, reduction of social welfare programs.
Increased tariffs, trade restrictions.
Tax cuts, reduced government spending, deregulation.
18
The outcome of Bacon's Rebellion (1676) in Virginia led to
Establishment of religious tolerance and diversity in the colony
Increased tensions between plantation owners and slaves
Strengthening of colonial autonomy and self-government
Expansion of rights and liberties for enslaved Africans
19
How did the Korean War and the Vietnam War reflect the broader dynamics of the Cold War?
They were proxy wars where the superpowers supported opposing sides
They highlighted the role of nuclear weapons in deterrence
A and B only
They were fought between communist and non-communist forces
20
What was Roosevelt’s first step in gaining control of Panama for the construction of a canal?
He signed a treaty with Panama declaring the United States an official ally
He purchased Panama for 10 million dollars
He attacked Panama with warships and seized the land
He had U.S. troops help Panama fight for its independence
21
The completion of which transcontinental railroad significantly facilitated Westward Expansion in the late 19th century?
Central Pacific Railroad
Southern Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific Railroad
Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway
22
Which event is known as "Operation Overlord"?
The Invasion of Italy
The Battle of Stalingrad
The Battle of the Bulge
D-Day
23
Each development listed directly resulted from the concept and implementation of Manifest Destiny EXCEPT
Usage of Nationalistic justification for expansionism
The annexation of part of Mexico
A more unified American identity
Increased tensions between the North and South
24
What did the "silent majority" term used by President Richard Nixon refer to?
Minority groups advocating for civil rights
Moderate Americans who supported his policies
Youth culture embracing counter cultural values
Radical activists protesting the Vietnam War
25
Activists condemned president Reagan for his public silence during his FIRST term in office on which 1980’s issues?
The Great Depression.
Women’s rights to vote.
The invention of the internet.
The AIDS crisis.
26
Which English colony mysteriously disappeared after a few years of being established?
Jamestown
Virginia
Roanoke
Massachusetts Bay Colony
27
Which state’s vote controversially decided the 2000 presidential election?
Georgia
California
New York
Florida
28
Under Clinton, the US & NATO intervened to stop ethnic cleansing in ___ but not to stop the genocide in ____.
Yugoslavia; Rwanda
East Germany; Rwanda
East Germany; Bulgaria
Rwanda; Yugoslavia
29
Which of the following is the most significant contributor to Globalization?
An increase in nationalism.
The end of the cold war.
new technology like the internet
agreements like NAFTA
30
What was the name of the policy proposed by Secretary of State John Hay to ensure equal trading rights in China?
Monroe Doctrine
Good Neighbor Policy
Roosevelt Corollary
Open Door Policy
31
The primary purpose of the Albany Plan of Union (1754) was to
Unite the American colonies against Native American attacks
Create a centralized government with colonial representation
Advocate for independence from British rule
Promote economic cooperation among the colonies
32
What does the term "Red Scare" refer to?
Fear of immigration from Eastern Europe
Fear of nuclear war
Fear of a communist takeover in the United States
Fear of organized crime syndicates
33
What marked the beginning of American Imperialism according to the period between 1890-1945?
Great Depression
WW2
WW1
Spanish-American War
34
Which of the following describes a major motivation for American manufacturing being outsourced overseas?
Increased tariffs on foreign goods.
The availability of cheap labor in other countries.
A lack of Americans willing to work manufacturing jobs.
The growth of the service industry.
35
The establishment of the Virginia House of Burgesses in 1619 marked
The first successful English colony in North America
The end of conflicts with Native American tribes in the region
The introduction of religious freedom in the colony
The beginning of representative government in British North America
36
The Lend-Lease Act allowed the United States to:
Sell weapons to the Axis Powers
Join the Axis Powers
Trade with neutral countries
Provide military aid to Allied countries
37
The island-hopping strategy was used by the Allies to:
Defend the Suez Canal
Defeat Germany
Advance across the Pacific
Invade mainland Europe
38
Which of the following was a direct result of the Pueblo Revolt when it came to labor systems?
The Spanish retreated temporarily and made changes towards natives
The Pueblo tribes gained complete independence from the Spanish
All Spanish coercive labor systems were dismantled immediately
African Americans replaced the natives
39
The Louisiana Purchase was negotiated during the presidency of:
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
George Washington
James Madison
40
What was the purpose of the Dawes Act of 1887?
To preserve Native American culture and traditions
To provide education and healthcare to Native Americans
To assimilate Native Americans into white society
To grant citizenship to Native Americans
41
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
42
People moving from the rural areas to cities is called…
Ruralization
Urbanization
Colonization
Imperialism
43
The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) divided the New World between which two European powers?
Spain and Portugal
France and Portugal
England and France
Netherlands and Sweden
44
The Navigation Acts, passed in the mid-17th century, were intended to:
Establish a system of mercantilism
Abolish slavery
Promote religious freedom
Encourage democratic governance
45
Which major trend was a consequence rather than a cause of both world wars?
Eventual formation of the United Nations.
Increased militarization around the globe.
Decolonization and emergence of new nation states
Rise in nationalism.
46
Which document, issued by President Abraham Lincoln, declared slaves in Confederate states to be free?
Emancipation Proclamation
13th Amendment
Dred Scott Decision
Gettysburg Address
47
What law mandated health insurance coverage for all Americans?
Affordable Care Act
Patriot Act
Peace Through Strength Act
Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Act
48
The Battle of New Orleans, a decisive American victory in the War of 1812, was led by which future U.S. president?
John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jackson
James Madison
49
Which event triggered the Watergate scandal that ultimately led to President Richard Nixon's resignation?
The resignation of Vice President Spiro Agnew
The publication of the Pentagon Papers
The break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters
The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr
50
What was the primary reason for the construction of the Erie Canal in the early 19th century?
To generate hydroelectric power for industrialization
To provide irrigation for farmland in the Great Plains
To create a recreational waterway for tourism
To facilitate trade between the Atlantic seaboard and the Midwest
51
The Marshall Plan was designed to….
Provide military aid to South Korea
Est military alliance between the US and Latin American countries
Provide military aid to South Korea
Rebuild Western Europe after World War II
52
The Great Compromise at the Constitutional Convention resolved issues regarding:
The power of the President
The taxation of exports
The abolition of slavery
Representation in Congress
53
The phrase "Bleeding Kansas" refers to:
Disease outbreaks among settlers in Kansas
Violence between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces in Kansas Territory
Conflict between Native American tribes and settlers in Kansas
A series of natural disasters in Kansas during the 1850s
54
Which event led to the drafting of the United States Constitution?
Shays' Rebellion
The Stamp Act
The Boston Tea Party
The Annapolis Convention
55
Which of the following was NOT one of the original 13 colonies?
Virginia
Vermont
Georgia
Massachusetts
56
Who was the principal author of the Federalist Papers?
John Jay
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
57
What was the WAAC?
Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps
Women’s Advanced Army Companion
War and Army Administration Corps
58
What invention ended the cattle era?
Steel Plow
Barbed Wire
Windmills
Bean Picker
59
What is an tactic used by a senator to accusing people of disloyalty and communist sympathy w/out providing evidence?
Communism
Transcendentalism
Imperialism
McCarthyism
60
The acts of trade and navigation had all of the following consequences in the colonies EXCEPT
Low prices were charged for English imports.
Colonial economies were regulated from London.
Smuggling became a common practice
Colonial manufacturing was limited.
61
In what ways did George Washington's presidency set precedents for future leaders?
2 term limit, heightened political divisions
non-involvement in the economy, quit do to anger
unlimited presidential terms and no political division
set no precedents
62
Which event had the greatest effect on American foreign policy in the Middle East in the 2000s?
Russian invasion of Chechnya
Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
Terrorist attack on the World Trade Center (9/11)
Los Angeles Riots
63
What was the main objective of the Truman Doctrine?
To rebuild Western Europe
To contain communism
To promote human rights
To establish a military alliance
64
The Indian Removal Act led to the establishment of Indian Territory, which later became part of which present-day state?
California
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
65
Which battle is often considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War?
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Bunker Hill
66
What ended up happening that turned most of America against Prohibition?
Many died from Alcohol Withdrawal
The President spoke out against Prohibition
Crime Rates Increased
Church attendance Decreased
67
The chief purpose of mercantilist policies was to
maintain tight control over the tobacco industry
help colonies to be self-sufficient
strengthen the economy and power of the parent country
defend the colonies from rival powers
68
Which of the following religious movements had a significant impact on the American colonies during the 18th century?
Great Awakening
Enlightenment
Quakerism
Puritanism
69
Which of the following was a major scandal during the presidency of Warren G. Harding?
Lewinsky Scandal
Teapot Dome Scandal
Iran-Contra Affair
Watergate Scandal
70
What major event led to the start of the American Civil War?
The Confederate attack on Fort Sumter.
The Union’s attack on Fort Sumter.
The assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Hitler’s invasion of Poland
71
What did the landmark Supreme Court case “Brown v. Board of Education” declare?
Interracial marriage bans were unconstitutional
Affirmative action was necessary to remedy past discrimination
Segregation in public schools was unconstitutional
School prayer was unconstitutional
72
What were the “quick coordinated attacks” by Germany?
Glasanacht
Steklo
Blitzkrieg
Kristallnacht
73
Which of the following is one way in which social factors affected society in the period 1860-1865?
The writing of the Monroe Doctrine
The establishment of the Jim Crow laws.
The ratification of the 23rd Amendment.
The ratification of the 2nd Amendment.
74
Which of these was NOT a problem facing the US after the Civil War?
Destruction of southern fields
An overabundance of cotton
Reintegrating the Southern states
The integration of African Americans into society
75
The Battle of Little Bighorn, also known as Custer's Last Stand, occurred between U.S. forces and which N. A. tribe?
Lakota Sioux
Cherokee
Nez Perce
Apache
76
Which of the following identifies a difference between the modern age (1980 - present) and the gilded age?
In the M.A. the economy is dependent on cheap immigrant labor
G.A.= isolationist foreign policy; M.A.= interventionist and trade
G.A. = large wave of immigrants due to economic instability
G.A. = growing wealth inequality; M.A. = decreasing wealth inequality
77
What was the name of the international organization established after World War I to promote peace and prevent war?
League of Nations
NATO
United Nations
European Unions
78
What powers did the government gain from the PATRIOT Act making it a controversial law?
It gained the power to imprison American citizens w/out due process rights
It gave the government power to conduct surveillance without warrants
To gave the President war powers similar to the War Powers Act
It gave the Congress the power to oversee military courts
79
The Jungle was written by Upton Sinclair and is about…
The meat packing industry and its unhygienic work atmosphere
The Brazilian jungle and all of its characteristics and attributes
Farms & the amount of pesticides they use
The dangerous work conditions and atmosphere
80
President Bush & the UN sent troops in 01/1991 to restore peace in Kuwait
Persian Gulf War
War in Afghanistan
Operation Iraqi Liberation
War on Terror
81
Who were Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, who were convicted and executed in 1953?
Soviet spies
Civil rights activists
Communist Party leaders
Scientists involved in the Manhattan Project
82
Which of the following was the LEAST important factor behind European exploration and settlement in the 16th century?
competition for trade
population increase
development of nation-states
increase in scientific knowledge and technological change
83
The 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom is best remembered for?
The assassination of John F. Kennedy
The passage of the Voting Rights Act
The start of the Civil Rights Movement
Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech
84
The issue of religion figured most prominently in the consideration of which of the following?
the settlement of Jamestown
France's Indian policy
the establishment of Puritan colonies in Massachusetts
discoveries by the Spanish conquistadores
85
Who was (accurately) accused of giving information to the Soviets about the Manhattan project?
Joseph Mcarthy
Klaus Fuchs
Mao Zedong
86
Which of the following describes a similarity between the modern age and the antebellum period.
Disparities between the North and South.
An increase in political polarization.
Immigration from Latin America.
Isolationist foreign policy.
87
Which group provided basic services for immigrants & the poor for votes & made illegal fortunes
Political Machines
Labor Unions
Nativists
Robber Barons
88
Spanish colonists efforts to covert Native Americans was directly influenced by which of the following?
The effect of the Columbian Exchange on the population of Europe
The success of the French and the Dutch in their interactions with N.A.
The arrival of English colonists seeking religious freedom in the Americas
The extraction of gold and other wealth from the land in the Americas
89
The policy of "speak softly and carry a big stick" was associated with:
William Howard Taft
William McKinley
Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
90
What event marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War in America?
The Intolerable Acts
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
The Boston Tea Party
91
What was President Wilson's plan to prevent another world war?
Cash & Carry
Gentleman's Agreement
Atlantic Charter
Fourteen Points
92
Which of the following isn’t one of the four major provisions of The Compromise of 1850?
Stricter Fugitive Slave Laws
California Becoming a Free State
Slave Trading Banned in Washington D.C.
Slavery Abolished in territories acquired from Mexico.
93
What Supreme Court ruling declared that African Americans could not be considered citizens?
Miranda Decision
Dred Scott Decision
Korematsu v US
Roe v Wade
94
Who is responsible for the American system?
Nikola Tesla
Henry Clay
Lewis Latimer
Thomas Eddison
95
Which act passed in 1862 allowed any U.S. citizen to claim 160 acres of land for a small fee after living on it?
Dawes Act
Homestead Act
Morrill Act
96
The Salem Witch Trials (1692) occurred in which colony?
Massachusetts
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
97
Which of the following is the most direct result of Globalization in the period from 1980 to present day?
Increased wages for the lower class..
Decreased union membership in the United States.
Transfer of wealth from the middle class to the upper class.
A decrease in the number of manufacturing workers in the United States.
98
The Treaty of Paris (1763) resulted in:
British control of India
French control of Canada
Spanish control of Florida
British control of Canada
99
The survival of the Jamestown colony can be most directly attributed to the
development of a tobacco industry
location of the settlement
religious spirit of the settlers
management of the Virginia Company
100
What was the significance of the Stonewall riots in 1969?
They sparked the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement
They led to the legalization of same-sex marriage
They marked the end of the Vietnam War
They resulted in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

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