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1
The Great Society programs were based on the idea that
fed. govt. should play an active role in promoting social welfare
the fed. govt. lacked the authority to help the poor
American society was hopelessly flawed
the poor needed to work harder to succeed
2
The mass production of cars in the early 20th century exclusively influenced which aspect of Amer. culture
growth of suburbs
growth of chain stores
growth of new fads
growth of the advertising industry
3
Why did sectional differences develop in the US
only northerners were represented at the Constitutional convention
early Presidents favored urban areas over rural areas
the Federal govt adoped a policy of neutrality
the economic conditions and interests in each region varied
4
Why was the Battle of Antietam considered pivotal to the outcome of the Civil War
forestalled the possibility of European intervention
marked the first use of Black troops by the Union army
resulted in the border states joining the Confederacy
represented the Unions deepest thurst into Southern territory
5
How did MLK Jr. successfully lead the civil rights movement in the 1960s
demanding proportioned representation for African Amer. in Congress
calling for school desgregration
urging nonviolence while demanding equality
advocating a violent revolution against the govt
6
During Washingtons' presidency what was the major reason for conflict between TJ & AHam
Washingtons decision not to seek a 3rd term
the govt decision to remain neutral in the war between France and Britain
Hamilton's objection to Jefferson's strict interpretation of the Constit.
the distribution of power between the jud branch and the leg branch
7
Which event marked the start of the Great Depression
stock market crash 1929
Red Scare
election of Herbert Hoover
passage of the Emergency Banking Act
8
Why did the purchase of Louisiana Territory have a great geographic significance for the US
it focused the US on westward expansion
it decreased tensions with Native American Indians
it extended US control over Mexico
it reduced British control over North America
9
Which situation brought about the rapid growth of industry between 1865 & 1900
high workers morale resulting from good wages and working conditions
establishment of western reservations for Native Americans
decline in the number of people attending schools
availability of investment capital
10
Which of the following characterized US military involvement in both Korea & Vietnam
widespread American public support
the attempt to prevent the spread of communism
anti war protests
reliance on an all volunteer army
11
What does the cartoon illustrate about President Roosevelt's domestic policy
eliminate foreign ownership of US corporations
limit the power of monopolies
conserve natural resources
ignore anti trust laws
12
What was 1 similarity between the RedScare of the 1920s & McCarthyism in 1950s
the civil liberties of American citizens were threatened
many gov employees were convicted of giving secrets to the Soviets
the Communist Party gained many members in the US
thousands of Amer citizens were expelled from the US
13
What is the focus of US foreign policy under the Monroe Doctrine
it encouraged Europeans to travel to the Northern Hemisphere
it caused fighting in the Western Hemisphere
it protected the Western Hemisphere from hostilities overseas
it secutred European possessions in the Northern Hemisphere
14
Why is the US govt considered a federal system?
the President is selected by the electoral college
States are guaranteed a republican form of govt
powers are divided between state and national govt
national laws must be passed by both Houses of Congress
15
What did the convictions of war criminals by court sat Tokyo and Nuremberg following WWII show
the UN was accepted responsibility for international peacekeeping
the League of Nations could successfully enforce international law
govt officals and military could be held accountable for their actions
nations that start wars would be forced to rebuild war torn nations
16
What was the main reason for the difference in the economic development of the 3 regions?
extent of educaiton
methods of governing
religious convictions
geographic conditions
17
The Homestead Act and the completion of the transcont. railroad helped fulfill the US commit to which
Reconstruction
Manifest Destiny
conservation of natural resources
racial equality
18
Which was a major argument for Amer. Independence found in the DoI?
the Brits refused to sell products to the Americans
the Brits stoped participating in the slave trade
the Brits censored Amer. Reps in Parliament
the Brits deprived the Americans of natural rights
19
Why did the US find it difficult to remain neutral during the first 3 years of World War I
the US wanted to obtain migrant workers for Amer. farms
the US wanted to expand its interests in the Caribbean
US wanted to maintain freedom of the seas for trade with European nations
the US wanted to control the Suez Canal
20
According to the pol. cartoon what does the US have
a national requirement that high school students learn foreign language
overly restrictive immigration policy
a census report printed in languages that are spoke in the US
an ethnically diverse population
21
The Spanish American War (1898) marked a turning point in US foreign policy because the US...
engaged in creating an overseas empire
maintained a laissez faire approach to the economy
developed a plan for peaceful coexistence
improved working conditions for immigrants
22
What was the result of the 14 & 15 Amendments
increased individual rights for African Americans
expanded rights for Native Americans on reservations
additional rights for Southern segregationists
equal rights for women in the US
23
What was the main criticism of the AoC
did not provide adequate powers for the central govt
did not allow for the admission of new states
did not prevent the development of military rule
did not limit the powers of the president
24
Why was the Populist Party important in US history
it won control of many state governments
it achieved suffrage for African Americans
it demanded reforms to benefit the common man
is succeeded in electing two presidential candidates
25
Why was the D-Day invasion important to the outcome of WWII
it avoided use of the atomic bomb against civilian targets
it opened a new Allied front in Europe
it stopped Soviet advances in Eastern Europe
it forced Italy to surrender
