The most enduring change that occurred in banking during the New Deal was:

federal insurance of bank deposits.

The Harlem Renaissance refers to:

a movement of black artists, poets and writers

The main function of the Office of War Information during the Second World War was to:

create propaganda to stir popular support for the war.

In the case of Korematsu v. US, the forced internment of Japanese residents and citizens

was an appropriate wartime measure

The primary purpose of the Works Progress Administration was:

to provide employment for public construction projects.

The Scopes’ Trial illustrated the nation’s debate over

religious conservatism versus modern scientific theories.

The Palmer Raids of the 1920s were a response to:

fears of communism following the Russian revolution

The United States during World War II adopted all of the following strategies except:

use of atomic bombs on Germany and Japan

The main goal of the America First Committee was to:

continue American isolationism.

One result of the "Dust Bowl" was that:

farmers of the Plains abandoned their farms and moved West.

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

shift to the production of consumer goods

What was the major reason Truman used to justify his decision to drop the atomic bomb?

shorten the war and avoid invasion of the mainland

In the early 1940’s, the "destroyers-for-bases deal" was evidence that the United States:

recognized that neutrality conflicted with its self-interest

What was the significance of the Immigration Act of 1924?

it established quotas on immigrants from Europe

One of the most important domestic results of the war effort was:

the swift ending of the Great Depression.

American foreign policy in the 1920s focused on:

isolationism and a commitment to arms reductions

Executive Order 8802:

desegregated the defense industries

The main function of the Office of Price Administration during the Second World War was to:

fix prices and establish a system of rationing

Executive Order 9066:

forced Japanese Americans into internment camps

The main purpose of the lend-lease program was to:

aid nations deemed vital to US security.

Which does NOT describe the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II?

there was strong public opposition to the internment policy.

The philosophy behind the New Deal was primarily to:

expand the role of the govt in order to provide relief

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1
The most enduring change that occurred in banking during the New Deal was:
abolition of branch banking in the states.
regular and repeated use of "bank holidays."
nationalization of the banking system.
federal insurance of bank deposits.
2
The Harlem Renaissance refers to:
the most famous jazz ensemble of the 1920s
the NAACP's publication edited by DuBois
a "Lost Generation" of writers who moved to Europe
a movement of black artists, poets and writers
3
The main function of the Office of War Information during the Second World War was to:
ration materials that would needed for the war effort.
create propaganda to stir popular support for the war.
coordinate government agencies involved in the war effort.
create a system of selective service.
4
In the case of Korematsu v. US, the forced internment of Japanese residents and citizens
was acceptable based on laws concerning racial segregation.
violated the 14th Amendment and was thus unconstitutional.
was an appropriate wartime measure
applied only to Japanese visitors to the country
5
The primary purpose of the Works Progress Administration was:
to enable industries to plan production and control prices.
to provide employment for public construction projects.
to provide jobs for African Americans and other minorities.
to nationalize the government's control of the work force.
6
The Scopes’ Trial illustrated the nation’s debate over
the rural versus urban split within the nation.
religious conservatism versus modern scientific theories.
women’s suffrage versus the Cult of Domesticity
immigration and the fears of leftist radicals.
7
The Palmer Raids of the 1920s were a response to:
the reemergence of the KKK
fears of communism following the Russian revolution
government corruption like the Teapot Dome scandal
organized crime after prohibition
8
The United States during World War II adopted all of the following strategies except:
use of atomic bombs on Germany and Japan
unconditional surrender.
island hopping
victory in the European area first.
9
The main goal of the America First Committee was to:
preemptively enter the World War to avoid a surprise attack.
trade with all nations to bolster the American economy.
continue American isolationism.
stop the influx of Mexicans from entered the United States.
10
One result of the "Dust Bowl" was that:
Washington became the most populous state in the Union.
Mexicans settled abandoned land.
agricultural cooperatives broke up into smaller units.
farmers of the Plains abandoned their farms and moved West.
11
Which of the following characterized the economy of the 1920s?
shift to the production of consumer goods
increasing wealth for farmers
emphasis on heavy industry like railroads
drop in real wages of workers
12
What was the major reason Truman used to justify his decision to drop the atomic bomb?
justification of money spent in development
to send a message to the USSR
shorten the war and avoid invasion of the mainland
revenge for Pearl Harbor
13
In the early 1940’s, the "destroyers-for-bases deal" was evidence that the United States:
followed its policy of neutrality more strictly
recognized that neutrality conflicted with its self-interest
favored its alliance with France over Great Britain.
had an equal relationship with both the Allies and Axis
14
What was the significance of the Immigration Act of 1924?
they created a category of "special immigrants"
they limited Jewish refugees fleeing the holocaust
it established quotas on immigrants from Europe
it limited immigration from Mexico
15
One of the most important domestic results of the war effort was:
Women’s permanent entrance into the workforce.
complete employment for minority Americans.
the end of discrimination for African Americans.
the swift ending of the Great Depression.
16
American foreign policy in the 1920s focused on:
a willingness to forgive WWI debts
complete isolationism
isolationism and a commitment to arms reductions
continued attempts at joining the League of Nations
17
Executive Order 8802:
forced Japanese Americans into internment camps
instituted a travel ban on Muslim majority nations
desegregated the defense industries
desegregated the military
18
The main function of the Office of Price Administration during the Second World War was to:
fix prices and establish a system of rationing
coordinate government agencies involved in the war effort.
use the media to stir popular support for the war.
create a system of selective service
19
Executive Order 9066:
forced Japanese Americans into internment camps
instituted a travel ban on Muslim majority nations
desegregated the defense industries
desegregated the military
20
The main purpose of the lend-lease program was to:
provide aid against communist insurgencies in Spain
isolate the Soviet Union militarily
end the depression through wartime production.
aid nations deemed vital to US security.
21
By the end of the 1920s, the nation's largest industry was:
automobiles
railroads
oil
steel
22
Which does NOT describe the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II?
Reparations were paid about 40 yrs after the end of the war
Many if the evacuees were United States citizens.
The Supreme Court upheld their evacuation
there was strong public opposition to the internment policy.
23
The philosophy behind the New Deal was primarily to:
establish socialism
reduce the size of the federal government
expand the role of the govt in order to provide relief
restore laissez-faire capitalism of the 20s

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