How did President Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb affect international relations?

it initiated the arms race with the Soviet Union

How did geographic features affect New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina?

storm waters flooded the city after several levees broke

The skill and courage of the Tuskegee Airmen served to-

decrease opposition to integrating the armed forces

How did press coverage of events in Vietnam affect the US?

reporting of setbacks led to public disillusionment with war

Which of these contributed to the ratification of the 18th amendment?

the growing political influence of women

What was the result of the atomic bombs dropped in Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

WWII ended with Japan surrendering to the Allies

How did the military innovation shown in this photograph affect the course of World War I?

helped break the stalemate of trench warfare

19th century nativist organizations advocated-

creating a homogenous society by limiting immigration

The government issued ration books during WWII in order to-

ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods

Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?

economic opportunities in industrialized cities

What does President Clinton's impeachment trial reflect about modern US politics?

politicians face greater scrutiny of their personal lives

The Congression Union for Woman Suffrage and the National Woman's Party led to-

ratification of the 19th amendment

The primary reason given to justify involvement in Vietnam was that it would

keep Communism from spreading throughout the region

Which is correct about the economic impact of the Spanish-American War?

acquisition of territories allowed for expansion of trade

Which of the following was a major contribution of the Harlem Renaissance to the US culture?

established jazz as a prominent musical form

How did President Carter attempt to end hostilities between Arab and Israeli forces?

negotiated a peace treaty known as the Camp David Accords

The introduction of vaccines to the US helped-

limit the spread of infectious diseases

How did Upton Sinclair's The Jungle change the relationship between government and business?

government inspection of food products were implemented

What group investigated the political ideology of people in the government and film industry?

The House Un-American Activites Committee

Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the United States during the 1930s?

an extended period of economics depression

During the 1920's, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were identified with-

conflict between modernism and traditionalism

What statement best describes a major impact Bill Gates has had on U.S.business & technology?

started the company that provides operating software for PCs

What was the primary purpose of the program being promoted by this poster?

increase the food supply during a farm labor shortage

President Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to reassure the American public during tough times by-

delivering series of evening radio speeches - fireside chats

The incident illustrated by this cartoon increased cynicism toward the governmentbecause-

the President directed a conspiracy to mislead the nation

The creation of initiative, referendum and recallduring the Progressive Era resulted in-

expansion of citizens' partcipation in democratic process

The Roaring Twenties were characterized by-

installment plans, Prohibition, flappers

How did the Zimmerman telegram influence US entry into World War I?

it revealed a proposed alliance between Germany and Mexico

Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act?

federal government could dissolve business monopolies

How were Navajo words used during WWII?

as a secret code for communicating battle plans

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1
How did President Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb affect international relations?
it prompted other nations to investigate war crimes
it initiated the arms race with the Soviet Union
it created the first global peacekeeping force
it enabled the UN to administer territory in Japan
2
How did geographic features affect New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina?
mud slides trapped residents in the city
storm surges caused a major shift in tectonic plates
tornadoes gained momentum in open land areas
storm waters flooded the city after several levees broke
3
Senator Joseph McCarthy is best known for his involvement in-
the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s
the political scandals of the 1970s
the Red Scare of the 1950s
the war effort of the 1940s
4
The skill and courage of the Tuskegee Airmen served to-
decrease opposition to integrating the armed forces
increase the number of women in the military
encourage immigrant enlistment in the army
give the US an advantage in military encryption
5
How did press coverage of events in Vietnam affect the US?
reporting of setbacks led to public disillusionment with war
press conferences led to a decline in partisan poltiics
led to overwhelming international support of US actions
footage increased Congressional support for the war
6
Which of these contributed to the ratification of the 18th amendment?
politicians campaigning for education reform
the growing political influence of women
growing number of workers organizing into labor unions
veterans protesting to obtain benefits
7
What was the result of the atomic bombs dropped in Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
Germany surrendered to the allies
WWII ended with Japan surrendering to the Allies
US initiated the Marshall Plan to rebuild Japan
Soviet Union invades Japan
8
How did the military innovation shown in this photograph affect the course of World War I?
helped transport large numbers of troops to the battlefield
made the use of land mines obsolete
helped break the stalemate of trench warfare
made communication with officers on the front lines easier
9
19th century nativist organizations advocated-
limiting military power
conserving natural resources through national parks
creating a homogenous society by limiting immigration
globalizing the economy through free trade agreements
10
"The power I exert on the Court depends on my arguments not on my gender" - said who?
Dolores Huerta
Rosa Parks
Sally Ride
Sandra Day O'Connor
11
The government issued ration books during WWII in order to-
allow consumers to buy imported goods
provide financial security for uninsured citizens
safeguard the profits of struggling businesses
ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods
12
Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?
lower cost of living in urban areas
availability of land grants for homesteaders
better soil conditions in previously uncultivated areas
economic opportunities in industrialized cities
13
What does President Clinton's impeachment trial reflect about modern US politics?
media focuses on policy more than actions of officials
Campaign finances are monitored by a regulatory agency
Congress investigates judicial nominees thoroughly
politicians face greater scrutiny of their personal lives
14
The Congression Union for Woman Suffrage and the National Woman's Party led to-
repeal of the 18th amendment
outlawing of child labor
elimination of poll taxes
ratification of the 19th amendment
15
The primary reason given to justify involvement in Vietnam was that it would
fulfill prior UN obligations
keep Communism from spreading throughout the region
promote reconstruction after WWII
maintain the policy of detente
16
Which is correct about the economic impact of the Spanish-American War?
rebuilding the devestated army cost the US billions
oil industry boomed
acquisition of territories allowed for expansion of trade
territorial losses cost the US natural resources
17
Which of the following was a major contribution of the Harlem Renaissance to the US culture?
brought the most significant beat poets together
focused attention on the antiwar literary genre
established jazz as a prominent musical form
increased popularity of vaudeville stage performers
18
How did President Carter attempt to end hostilities between Arab and Israeli forces?
negotiated a peace treaty known as the Camp David Accords
severed diplomatic ties with Syria
ordered a boycott of the Olympics in Moscow
deployed US troops to defeat Palestinian forces
19
The introduction of vaccines to the US helped-
improve the hygiene of medical procedures
limit the spread of infectious diseases
improve the quality of water supply
limit the risk in consuming imported produce
20
How did Upton Sinclair's The Jungle change the relationship between government and business?
troops were mobilized to break strikes by labor unions
government inspection of food products were implemented
laws were passed to ban discrimination in hiring
congress regulated the railroad industry
21
What group investigated the political ideology of people in the government and film industry?
The House Un-American Activites Committee
The Motion Picture Association of America
The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
The Senate Committee of Foreign Relations
22
Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the United States during the 1930s?
an extended period of economics depression
formation of a national Civil Rights movement
adoption of an interventionist foreign policy
sharp increase in the power given to state governments
23
During the 1920's, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were identified with-
decline of public support for Progressive reforms
increased the use of credit by US consumers
development of new forms of popular entertainment
conflict between modernism and traditionalism
24
What statement best describes a major impact Bill Gates has had on U.S.business & technology?
designed the heat-shield technology for the space shuttles
started the company that provides operating software for PCs
set up the first computer network system for the military
created an online store that changed how we purchase goods
25
What was the primary purpose of the program being promoted by this poster?
promote the purchase of organically grown produce
encourage women to join the workforce
reduce health problems of working women
increase the food supply during a farm labor shortage
26
President Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to reassure the American public during tough times by-
publishing a weekly news editorial
holding weekly town-hall meetings with average citizens
delivering series of evening radio speeches - fireside chats
making short appearances in Hollywood films
27
Which of these resulted from the prohibition of alcohol during the 1920's?
growing fear of Communism
rise in organized crime
decline in immigration
expansion of the consumer economy
28
The incident illustrated by this cartoon increased cynicism toward the governmentbecause-
the Supreme Court overruled statutes on confidentiality
the President directed a conspiracy to mislead the nation
Congress failed to enforce protection of privacy rights
the press secretary failed to keep the public informed
29
The creation of initiative, referendum and recallduring the Progressive Era resulted in-
redistribution of the tax burden among citizens
more sources of revenue for state governments
separate schools for new immigrants
expansion of citizens' partcipation in democratic process
30
The Roaring Twenties were characterized by-
internment camps, rationing of goods, atomic bomb
bank failures, New Deal, bread lines
installment plans, Prohibition, flappers
brinkmanship, McCarthyism, Containment
31
How did the Zimmerman telegram influence US entry into World War I?
contained orders for German U-Boats to destroy shipping
It announced the Czar's overthrow in Russia
described Romania's plan to abandon neutrality
it revealed a proposed alliance between Germany and Mexico
32
Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act?
workers secured a greater share of company profits
federal government could dissolve business monopolies
it required businesses to pay fees to open overseas locales
influence of labor unions on factory owners reduced
33
During the Gilded Age there was a notable increase in federal support for-
increased temperance regulations
involvement in foreign wars
growth of big business
acquisition of foreign territories
34
How were Navajo words used during WWII?
as a secret code for communicating battle plans
as propaganda to improve morale among Allied soldiers
as a language of diplomacy for exchanges with enemy forces
as signal words for Allied spies posing as civilians

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