The impact of television as a means of international cultural exchange is demonstrated by

the expansion of overseas markets for U.S. TV programs.

Which combination of factors contributed most to the start of the Great Depression?

overproduction and the excessive use of credit

Cesar Chavez created the United Farm Workers Organization Committee in 1966 primarily to

improve working conditions for migrant laborers

President Harry Truman supported a containment policy after World War II in an attempt to

reduce the influence of the Soviet Union in Europe.

In the next 30 years, what will be the most likely impact of the baby boom that followed WWII?

Social Security will have to provide for more retirees.

Voters receive letters describing each candidate’s position on an issue. Credible sources...

identify the writer so that qualifications may be evaluated

Which factors were the major causes of the Red Scare and the Palmer Raids, which followed WWI?

the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia and strikes in the US

In the South, the passage of Jim Crow laws in the 1870s and 1880s led directly to the

segregation of public facilities

The main intent of the literacy test was to

prevent African Americans from exercising a basic right

The Jim Crow laws, upheld by the Supreme Court in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896), provided for

separate public facilities based on race

Which information on the writing of the Constitution is considered a primary source?

notes from the Constitutional Convention taken by J. Madison

Shortly after World War II, the cold war developed mainly as a result of the

competition between the superpowers to explore outer space

The Civil Rights Act, Fair Housing Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act were efforts to

end discrimination against various groups

Which pair of circumstances represents an accurate cause-and-effect relationship?

more jobs in factories ---> migration of African Americans

The immediate impact of the 1957 launch of Sputnik I was that it

the space race became a form of Cold War competition

One similarity between the actions of Samuel Gompers and Cesar Chavez is that both leaders

organized workers to strive for better conditions

Langston Hughes states that he has “Gone” because

racial discrimination drove him away

Much of the economic growth of the 1920s was based on

the production of new consumer goods

The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s can best be described as

a period of great achievement by African- American artists

What was one similarity between the Red Scare following WWI and the Cold War following WWII?

Fear of communism led to the suppression of civil liberties

Which development is most closely associated with the belief in the domino theory?

military involvement in Vietnam

After World War II, the Marshall Plan was proposed as a way to

help European nations recover economically

The goal of current Federal Government policies toward Native Americans is to

give Native Americans more control over their own affairs

Which pair of events illustrates an accurate cause-and-effect relationship?

Red Scare ---> demand for limits on immigration

Henry Ford produced a more affordable car primarily because his company

developed a less expensive method of production

What major effect did the transistor have on technology?

It reduced the size of electronic appliances.

Which source of information about a candidate for the school board would likely be biased?

A letter to the editor from a supporter of the candidate.

Following the Civil War, many Southern states enacted Black Codes to

restrict the rights of formerly enslaved persons

In the US, the Red Scare of 1919 and the McCarthy Era of the early 1950’s were periods of

persecution of people with anti-American political views

“The Treaty of Versailles is founded on a monstrous lie.” - Adolph Hitler

Hitler used resentment toward the Treaty to gain power.

Lunch counter sit-ins and the actions of freedom riders are examples of

nonviolent attempts to oppose segregation

Which action designed to oppose a political policy is closest to the approach used by MLK Jr.?

accepting a jail term rather than registering for the draft

Which economic trend of the 1920s helped cause the Great Depression?

widening income gap between the rich and the poor

Which events best support the image of the 1920’s as a decade of nativist sentiment?

passage of the National Origins Act and the rise of the KKK.

What was one perspective of African-Americans that was reflected in the founding of the NAACP?

the desire to bring about equality for African-Americans

When considering the reliability of a report, what should be carefully considered?

the accurate use of facts in the report

The economic boom of the 1920s was primarily caused by the

development of new consumer goods industries

The Scopes Trial, Ignoring Prohibition, and women's roles in the workplace were examples of...

conflict between traditional and modern values

Which advance was responsible for the growth of suburbs in the US in the mid-20th century?

widespread availability of automobiles

One way that the Red Scare of the 1920s and McCarthyism of the 1950s were similar is that both

violated the rights of those suspected of unamerican acts.

After WWI, which factor was the major cause of the migration of African Americans to the North?

increased job opportunities in Northern cities

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1
Issuing the Truman Doctrine and defending South Korea were actions taken by the US to
encourage membership in the United Nations
limit the spread of communism
promote American business in Asia
gain additional overseas colonies
2
The impact of television as a means of international cultural exchange is demonstrated by
the creation of democratic gov'ts in former dictatorships.
a decline in foreign students studying in U.S. universities.
the expansion of overseas markets for U.S. TV programs.
a decrease in U.S. imports of agricultural products.
3
Which combination of factors contributed most to the start of the Great Depression?
immigration restrictions and a lack of skilled workers
high taxes and overspending on social welfare programs
overproduction and the excessive use of credit
US war debts and the declining value of the dollar
4
Cesar Chavez created the United Farm Workers Organization Committee in 1966 primarily to
increase farm income
provide legal assistance to illegal aliens
secure voting rights for Mexican Americans
improve working conditions for migrant laborers
5
President Harry Truman supported a containment policy after World War II in an attempt to
limit the use of atomic bombs and other nuclear weapons
end colonialism in Africa and Asia
reduce the influence of the Soviet Union in Europe.
bring German and Japanese war criminals to justice
6
In the next 30 years, what will be the most likely impact of the baby boom that followed WWII?
The cost of health care will decrease.
More money will be spent on national defense.
Social Security will have to provide for more retirees.
The elderly will be the smallest segment of the population.
7
Voters receive letters describing each candidate’s position on an issue. Credible sources...
identify the writer so that qualifications may be evaluated
avoid references to other sources of information.
avoid presenting facts that would confuse the reader.
use stereotypes effectively in describing the candidates.
8
Which factors were the major causes of the Red Scare and the Palmer Raids, which followed WWI?
success of the Communist Party in congressional elections
race riots in Los Angeles and the revival of the KKK
failure of the US to join the League of Nations
the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia and strikes in the US
9
In the South, the passage of Jim Crow laws in the 1870s and 1880s led directly to the
segregation of public facilities
organization of the Ku Klux Klan
racial integration of public schools
decline of the Democratic party
10
The main intent of the literacy test was to
encourage Mississippi residents to learn about their state.
prevent African Americans from exercising a basic right
enforce the provisions of the US Constitution
encourage reform of the political system
11
The Jim Crow laws, upheld by the Supreme Court in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896), provided for
voting rights for African-American males
separate public facilities based on race
free land for former slaves
racial integration of public schools
12
Which information on the writing of the Constitution is considered a primary source?
notes from the Constitutional Convention taken by J. Madison
a newspaper editorial written in 1887
"Economic Interpretation of the Constitution" by C. Beard
an encyclopedia article on the Constitution
13
The major goal of the civil rights movement of the 1960’s was to
permit unlimited immigration to the United States
pass an equal rights amendment to the Constitution
end segregation based on race
establish a separate political state for African Americans
14
Shortly after World War II, the cold war developed mainly as a result of the
Soviet domination of Eastern Europe
competition between the superpowers to explore outer space
continuation of the pre-World War II balance of power
US refusal to send economic aid to European nations
15
When necessary to achieve justice, which method did MLK Jr., urge his followers to employ?
engaging in civil disobedience
Using violence to bring about political change
leaving any community in which racism is practiced
demanding that Congress pay reparations to African Americans
16
The Civil Rights Act, Fair Housing Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act were efforts to
provide federal aid for children
require equal treatment of men and woman
eliminate restrictions on immigration
end discrimination against various groups
17
Which pair of circumstances represents an accurate cause-and-effect relationship?
more jobs in factories ---> migration of African Americans
Jim Crow laws ---> beginning of Reconstruction
Dred Scott decision ---> passage of the Fugitive Slave Law
18
The immediate impact of the 1957 launch of Sputnik I was that it
forced the United States to find new sources of fuel
the space race became a form of Cold War competition
ended the period of peace between the US and the Soviets
focused on the need to regulate the uses of outer space
19
One similarity between the actions of Samuel Gompers and Cesar Chavez is that both leaders
worked to improve consumer product safety
relied on the use of force to gain minority rights
organized workers to strive for better conditions
advocated federal regulation of railroad rates
20
Langston Hughes states that he has “Gone” because
farmland was more available in the North
racial discrimination drove him away
there was no racial prejudice in the West
jobs were available in northern industries
21
Much of the economic growth of the 1920s was based on
increased trade with other nations
the rapid development of the West
rising prices of agricultural products
the production of new consumer goods
22
The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s can best be described as
an organization that promoted African-American businesses
a period of great achievement by African- American artists
a relief program to provide jobs for minority workers
a movement that sought to draw people back to the cities
23
What was one similarity between the Red Scare following WWI and the Cold War following WWII?
Fear of communism led to the suppression of civil liberties
The US Government was heavily infiltrated by Communist spies
Large numbers of Russian revolutionaries settled in the US
Renewed fighting between war enemies was a constant threat
24
Which development is most closely associated with the belief in the domino theory?
military involvement in Vietnam
construction of the Berlin Wall
end of the Korean War
signing of the nuclear test ban treaty
25
After World War II, the Marshall Plan was proposed as a way to
improve diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union
bring Nazi war criminals to justice
help European nations recover economically
remove nuclear weapons from Western Europe
26
The goal of current Federal Government policies toward Native Americans is to
make Native Americans more dependent on the Government
give the states more control over Native American affairs
give Native Americans more control over their own affairs
eliminate tribal ties and customs
27
Which pair of events illustrates an accurate cause-and-effect relationship?
high food prices ---> start of the Great Depression
Sacco and Vanzetti ---> ratification of the 19th amendment
rebirth of the KKK ---> formation of the Populist Party
Red Scare ---> demand for limits on immigration
28
Henry Ford produced a more affordable car primarily because his company
offered a variety of options to buyers
developed a less expensive method of production
used foreign-made parts
paid workers lower wages than its competitors paid
29
What major effect did the transistor have on technology?
It ended the popularity of radio.
It temporarily slowed the development of new technology.
It made nuclear power possible.
It reduced the size of electronic appliances.
30
Which source of information about a candidate for the school board would likely be biased?
A letter to the editor from a supporter of the candidate.
A copy of the candidate’s latest income tax return.
A televised debate of all of the school board candidates.
A copy of the candidate’s voting record from her last term.
31
What was one result of World War II?
Two superpowers emerged.
Communism was eliminated.
The Cold War ended.
The arms race ended.
32
Following the Civil War, many Southern states enacted Black Codes to
support the creation of the Freedmen’s Bureau
restrict the rights of formerly enslaved persons
provide free farmland for African Americans
guarantee equal civil rights for African Americans
33
In the US, the Red Scare of 1919 and the McCarthy Era of the early 1950’s were periods of
great growth in art, literature, and music
severe economic depression
persecution of people with anti-American political views
widespread support of groups promoting international anarchy
34
“The Treaty of Versailles is founded on a monstrous lie.” - Adolph Hitler
Hitler used resentment toward the Treaty to gain power.
Hitler wanted WWI Allies to enforce the Treaty of Versailles
Hitler believed Germany was responsible for starting WWI.
Hitler believed the League of Nations would help Germany.
35
Lunch counter sit-ins and the actions of freedom riders are examples of
programs dealing with affirmative action
violent acts by the Black Panthers
nonviolent attempts to oppose segregation
support of the Americans with Disabilities Act
36
Television helped spur economic growth through its
credit cards.
children’s programs.
advertisements.
financial programs.
37
Which action designed to oppose a political policy is closest to the approach used by MLK Jr.?
dissatisfied workers destroying machinery in their factory
a union picketer assaulting a strikebreaker
an employee resisting arrest for failure to pay taxes
accepting a jail term rather than registering for the draft
38
Which economic trend of the 1920s helped cause the Great Depression?
falling tariff rates
widening income gap between the rich and the poor
increasing income tax rates
rising cost of mass-produced goods
39
What was a major result of Prohibition in the United States during the 1920s?
destruction of family values
restriction of immigration
growth of communism
increase in organized crime
40
Which events best support the image of the 1920’s as a decade of nativist sentiment?
passage of the National Origins Act and the rise of the KKK.
the Scopes trial and the passage of women’s suffrage
the growth of the auto industry and the Teapot Dome Affair
the Washington Naval Conference and the Kellogg-Briand Pact
41
What was one perspective of African-Americans that was reflected in the founding of the NAACP?
the hope of encouraging widespread emigration to Africa
the desire to bring about equality for African-Americans
forming a new political party to represent African-Americans
the belief that racial segregation was justified
42
When considering the reliability of a report, what should be carefully considered?
the length of the report
the number of claims in the report
the accurate use of facts in the report
the cost of producing the report
43
What was the main purpose of the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, and the Berlin air-lift?
spreading democracy to developing nations
controlling Nazism in Europe
friendly relations between the US and the Soviet Union
limiting Soviet expansion
44
The economic boom of the 1920s was primarily caused by the
advent of advertising on radio
elimination of barriers to international trade
development of new consumer goods industries
new economic policies of the League of Nations
45
The Scopes Trial, Ignoring Prohibition, and women's roles in the workplace were examples of...
conflict between traditional and modern values
trend toward mass consumption of consumer goods
debate over the role of government in the economy
hostility of certain groups toward ethnic minorities
46
One cause of suburbanization in the United States during the 1920s was increased
economic opportunities in rural towns.
overcrowding in cities.
emigration from the United States.
economic reliance upon agriculture.
47
Which advance was responsible for the growth of suburbs in the US in the mid-20th century?
improvements in passenger airplanes
widespread availability of automobiles
the development of color televisions
the invention of the personal computer
48
One way that the Red Scare of the 1920s and McCarthyism of the 1950s were similar is that both
violated the rights of those suspected of unamerican acts.
occurred during times of economic depression
led to the imprisonment of ethnic minorities during wartime
addressed the issue of increased bureaucracy after a war
49
A controversial issue that resulted from World War II was the
civilian control of the military
future role of the League of Nations
commitment of troops without congressional approval
morality of nuclear warfare
50
The Equal Pay Act, Title IX amendment, and the ERA were efforts to improve the status of
African Americans
migrant workers
Native Americans
women
51
After WWI, which factor was the major cause of the migration of African Americans to the North?
Federal Government job-training programs
the start of the Harlem Renaissance
laws passed in Northern States to end discrimination
increased job opportunities in Northern cities
52
A major goal of the immigration acts of the 1920s was to
limit immigration from southern and eastern Europe
assure equal numbers of immigrants from all nations
allow unlimited immigration from Southeast Asia
favor wealthy and well-educated immigrants
53
A governmental action that was consistent with the Cold War mentality was the
adoption of the GI Bill of Rights
establishment of loyalty reviews of government employees
reduction in military defense spending
elimination of the Central Intelligence Agency
54
Poll taxes and grandfather clauses were devices used to
raise money for political campaigns
prevent immigrants from becoming citizens
extend suffrage to women and 18-year-old citizens
deny African Americans the right to vote

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