In what area did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 fall short?

It did not prohibit literacy tests to take away the right to vote.

How did the GI Bill affect suburbanization?

It helped veterans purchase homes.

What was the goal of the 2016 Paris Agreement signed by President Barack Obama?

to prevent Earth from warming more than 2° C, or approximately 3.6° F

How did the GI Bill stimulate new home construction?

It underwrote the construction of new homes for veterans.

Which statement describes the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

It outlawed literacy tests and other methods of suppressing voters.

Why did women's sports become vital to the fight for gender equality?

Lack of support for women's athletics limited scholarships.

Why was independence for the Soviet republics a logical outcome after the Soviet Communist Party was dissolved?

Most republics had wanted independence for years.

What had a negative effect on President Carter’s push for Americans to use alternative energy in 1979?

a potential leak at a nuclear plant

Why did CBS, ABC, and NBC become major national TV networks?

Turned radio programs into TV shows and more money and greater talent.

Why was the National Congress of American Indians founded in 1944?

Native Americans wanted to advocate for their sovereignty.

What did Korea and Vietnam have in common after World War II?

Both were divided into two countries.

How did the United Nations embody the ideals set forth in the Atlantic Charter?

by promoting cooperation among nations to resolve conflicts

What has been an effect of globalization?

an increase in deforestation worldwide

Which is an example of civil disobedience?

refusing to obey a law establishing segregation

What led to the Watts Riots?

anger over police targeting of African- American citizens

Which event led to the Black Lives Matter movement?

2014 killing of Michael Brown an unarmed black teenager, by a white officer

How did Mohandas Gandhi inspire Martin Luther King, Jr.?

through his belief in nonviolent civil disobedience

What is one thing that contributed to Nixon’s successful talks with the Soviet Union?

achieving a closer relationship with China

Why did the federal government bail out banks during the Great Recession?

because some powerful firms went bankrupt

Why was the Vietnam War called “McNamara’s War”?

McNamara was Johnson’s secretary of defense

What might Europeans have feared about the “Marshall Plan”?

that it was a way for the United States to take over the continent

How did lawyers contribute to the civil rights movement?

by challenging segregation in the courts

How did Republicans respond to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)?

Republicans tried unsuccessfully to block the act through legislation

What did President Nixon do to support his New Federalism?

Shift some authority for social programs from the fed gov to the states

What caused many southerners to move from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party?

the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

How did the pressure on women to leave their jobs contribute to the baby boom?

Many women wound up at home, having and caring for children.

What was the effect of the Republican shutdown of the government in 1995?

the public blamed the Republicans, helping Clinton win re-election.

What was the effect of the Salk vaccine on the United States?

The general health of the American population greatly improved.

Why were the “Hollywood Ten” charged with contempt of Congress?

They refused to answer questions during HUAC hearings.

What was the outcome of the Tet Offensive?

The U.S. and ARVN forces repelled the enemy and inflicted heavy losses.

Which statement best compares jobs in the service and professional sectors with jobs in manufacturing in the 1950s?

Service, professional, and manufacturing jobs increased.

Why did activists decide not to pursue Claudette Colvin’s case?

Her encounter with police turned violent.

What did Betty Friedan argue in her book The Feminine Mystique?

Not all women want to stay home.

Why was the Buddhist protest in South Vietnam so widespread?

Most people in Vietnam were Buddhists.

Why was the Soviets’ test of an atomic bomb in 1949 shocking?

Few believed the Soviet Union had the resources to create an atomic bomb.

Why did activists protest at Wounded Knee?

They were commemorating an 1890 massacre that took place there.

Which phrase best describes Reagan’s supply- side economics?

decreasing taxes on individuals and businesses

How did the Federal Republic of Germany come to be?

The United States, Britain, and France merged their occupation zones.

How was the Peace Corps established?

Kennedy signed a bill that had been previously passed by Congress.

What was Proclamation 4417?

a formal apology for the Japanese internment program

What was the outcome of the 1967 March on the Pentagon?

Nearly 700 people were arrested.

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In what area did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 fall short?
It only applied to workplaces or facilities that received federal funding.
It did not address issues of gender discrimination.
It did not cover discrimination in the work place.
It did not prohibit literacy tests to take away the right to vote.
2
How did the GI Bill affect suburbanization?
It created construction jobs for veterans.
It helped veterans purchase homes.
It lowered property taxes for veterans, encouraging to get larger homes.
It exempted homeowners from the draft.
3
What was the goal of the 2016 Paris Agreement signed by President Barack Obama?
to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to pre- 1990 levels
China and Mexico to cut down on air and water pollution
to prevent Earth from warming more than 2° C, or approximately 3.6° F
to support manufacturers of solar panels, windmills and clean air
4
How did the GI Bill stimulate new home construction?
It guaranteed every veteran a place to live.
It provided veterans with interest-free mortgages.
It gave veterans $2,000 to help purchase a home.
It underwrote the construction of new homes for veterans.
5
Which statement describes the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
It banned poll taxes outright.
It outlawed literacy tests and other methods of suppressing voters.
It made little difference in the number of African Americans who voted.
It required all states to get permission before changing voting practices.
6
Why did women's sports become vital to the fight for gender equality?
NOW leaders wanted to use sports to spread awareness and gain support.
Olympic games would help the movement gain international attention.
Activists wanted to prove women were equal to men physically.
Lack of support for women's athletics limited scholarships.
7
Why was independence for the Soviet republics a logical outcome after the Soviet Communist Party was dissolved?
The republics beat the odds when they managed to achieve independence.
Most republics had wanted independence for years.
No longer any political structure that could provide benefits for them.
Once the party dissolved, Gorbachev wanted to dissolve the U.S.S.R.
8
What had a negative effect on President Carter’s push for Americans to use alternative energy in 1979?
a decrease in oil prices
criticism from members of Congress
an ultimatum from OPEC
a potential leak at a nuclear plant
9
Why did CBS, ABC, and NBC become major national TV networks?
Turned radio programs into TV shows and more money and greater talent.
They employed the scientists who invented TV.
Studios in Hollywood provided much of their programming content and talent.
They concentrated on children’s programming to build loyal viewers.
10
Why was the National Congress of American Indians founded in 1944?
Native Americans wanted a way to groom political candidates
Native Americans wanted to advocate for their sovereignty.
Resisting the government’s recent attempts to relocate to urban areas.
To stop the federal government’s termination policy.
11
What did Korea and Vietnam have in common after World War II?
Both were communist.
Both were divided into two countries.
Both were democratic.
Both were invaded by China.
12
When was a peace treaty signed between the United States, North Vietnam, and South Vietnam?
November 1972
March 1975
October 1974
January 1973
13
How were early rock and roll musicians like Beat writers?
Neither addressed serious issues.
Neither wanted to stray from the mainstream.
Both were promoted by Alan Freed.
Both appealed to young people.
14
How did the United Nations embody the ideals set forth in the Atlantic Charter?
by promoting cooperation among nations to resolve conflicts
by promoting neutrality for all nations when conflicts arise
by setting forth a policy of containment regarding communism
by prohibiting the use of nuclear weapons
15
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was intended to lessen discrimination in what area?
childhood education
military service
government office
college admissions
16
Where did the conflict over federal authority and states’ rights erupt in 1957?
Topeka, Kansas
Little Rock, Arkansas
Montgomery, Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama
17
What has been an effect of globalization?
a decrease in U.S. service sector jobs
an increase in deforestation worldwide
a decrease in air, water, and soil pollution
a decrease in genetically modified food
18
Which is an example of civil disobedience?
striking against an employer
boycotting a bus company
refusing to obey a law establishing segregation
filing a lawsuit against a school district
19
What led to the Watts Riots?
the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
anger over police targeting of African- American citizens
frustration with busing programs
the assassination of Malcolm X
20
Which event led to the Black Lives Matter movement?
the 2008 election of Barack Obama, the first African-American president
killing of three police officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
2014 killing of Michael Brown an unarmed black teenager, by a white officer
the July 2016 killing of five police officers in Dallas, Texas
21
How did Mohandas Gandhi inspire Martin Luther King, Jr.?
through his support of British rule in India
through his practice as a Hindu
through his belief in nonviolent civil disobedience
through his advocacy of violent political protest
22
What made it difficult for President Ford to address “stagflation”?
his focus on foreign affairs
distrust from the American people
conflict with local governments
conflict with Congress
23
What is one thing that contributed to Nixon’s successful talks with the Soviet Union?
authorizing a trade embargo with China
being the first president to visit the Soviet Union
achieving a closer relationship with China
selling oil to the Soviet Union
24
Why did the federal government bail out banks during the Great Recession?
because legislators were pressured by voters
because some powerful firms went bankrupt
to reduce the high the unemployment rate
because the value of homes was rapidly declining
25
Why was the Vietnam War called “McNamara’s War”?
McNamara was a U.S. general and led attack against the Viet Cong.
McNamara was an advisor to Eisenhower
McNamara was Johnson’s secretary of defense
McNamara was a member of Nixon’s cabinet
26
What might Europeans have feared about the “Marshall Plan”?
that it would cost them too much money
that it was a way for the United States to take over the continent
that it would promote communism throughout Western Europe
that it would rebuild Germany’s military strength
27
How did lawyers contribute to the civil rights movement?
by running for office
by influencing judges in southern states
by challenging segregation in the courts
by filing lawsuits against those who attacked protesters
28
Which charge did President Clinton face during impeachment?
sexual harassment
bribery
perjury
treason
29
Which statement best describes the protest at the 1968 Democratic National Convention?
It was small and peaceful.
It was large and violent.
It was small but violent.
It was large but peaceful.
30
How did Republicans respond to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)?
Republicans tried unsuccessfully to block the act through legislation
Republicans recognized its benefits
At the insistence of the Tea Party, Republicans repealed the act in 2010.
Used opposition to the act to ensure that Obama lost the 2012 election.
31
What did President Nixon do to support his New Federalism?
Shift some authority for social programs from the fed gov to the states
He signed amendments to renew the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
He appointed a moderate as the chief justice of the Supreme Court.
Bill that established the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
32
What caused many southerners to move from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party?
the creation of the Moral Majority
the Roe v. Wade decision
the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Reagan’s win in the presidential election of 1980
33
How did the pressure on women to leave their jobs contribute to the baby boom?
Many women wanted to prove they could raise children and still hold a job.
Many women protested their firing by raising feminist children.
Many women were paid so little that they opened child-care centers instead.
Many women wound up at home, having and caring for children.
34
What was the effect of the Republican shutdown of the government in 1995?
The shutdown pressured the Democrats into agreeing with the Republicans.
the public blamed the Republicans, helping Clinton win re-election.
Removed so many people from the welfare rolls Americans voted for Clinton
The government save money and resume normal operations in January.
35
What was the effect of the Salk vaccine on the United States?
Dr. Salk became wealthy and entered politics.
The healthcare industry began to see preventative care as profitable.
Jobs providing healthcare and medical devices almost caused a recession.
The general health of the American population greatly improved.
36
Why were the “Hollywood Ten” charged with contempt of Congress?
They accused members of Congress of being communists.
They refused to take a loyalty oath.
They were spies.
They refused to answer questions during HUAC hearings.
37
What was the outcome of the Tet Offensive?
N. Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces gained control of the city of Hue.
The U.S. and ARVN forces repelled the enemy and inflicted heavy losses.
Members of the South Vietnamese forces deserted and joined the Viet Cong.
The Viet Cong destroyed a U.S. Marine base in the NW corner of S. Vietnam.
38
Which statement best compares jobs in the service and professional sectors with jobs in manufacturing in the 1950s?
Professional jobs increased, while manufacturing jobs decreased.
Jobs in manufacturing increased, service and professional jobs decreased.
Service, professional, and manufacturing jobs increased.
Manufacturing stayed the same, service and professional jobs increased.
39
Why did activists decide not to pursue Claudette Colvin’s case?
She was poor.
She was not a member of the NAACP.
She was too young.
Her encounter with police turned violent.
40
What did Betty Friedan argue in her book The Feminine Mystique?
Mysterious women are more attractive to men.
Women are being marginalized everywhere.
Not all women want to stay home.
Women should demand better healthcare.
41
What is the foundation of originalism?
the Bill of Rights
the Declaration of Independence
the 14th Amendment
the U.S. Constitution
42
Why was the Buddhist protest in South Vietnam so widespread?
Many Buddhists were communist sympathizers.
Most Buddhists opposed communism.
Most Vietnamese disliked Buddhism.
Most people in Vietnam were Buddhists.
43
Why was the Soviets’ test of an atomic bomb in 1949 shocking?
It violated an agreement made between the Allies after World War II ended.
Few believed the Soviet Union had the resources to create an atomic bomb.
The government endangered many Soviet citizens to test the bomb.
It could have initiated another conflict between the Soviet U. and Germany.
44
Why did activists protest at Wounded Knee?
They were commemorating an 1890 massacre that took place there.
It was the home of Richard Wilson, a corrupt tribal president.
Two AIM members were killed and a U.S. marshal was wounded there.
It was the headquarters of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
45
Which phrase best describes Reagan’s supply- side economics?
decreasing taxes on imported raw materials
stricter government regulation of businesses
decreasing taxes on individuals and businesses
government ownership of factories
46
How did the Federal Republic of Germany come to be?
The United States took control of Germany and renamed it.
The Soviets renamed their occupation zone.
German citizens voted to create it.
The United States, Britain, and France merged their occupation zones.
47
Which strategy did the Viet Cong use to operate unseen in South Vietnamese villages?
attacking U.S. and South Vietnamese soldiers at night
conducting air strikes along Ho Chi Minh Trail
using villagers’ homes to stage attacks
using underground tunnels
48
How was the Peace Corps established?
Kennedy signed a bill that had been previously passed by Congress.
Kennedy revived an old program from the Roosevelt era.
Kennedy introduced a bill to create the Corps and lobbied Congress to pass
Kennedy signed an executive order to create the Peace Corps.
49
What was Proclamation 4417?
an act giving reparations to living internees
an agreement that the AAPA would form a coalition with other groups
Establish an Ethnic Studies program at University of California, Berkeley
a formal apology for the Japanese internment program
50
To whom did grassroots activism give a voice?
farmers
the military
ordinary individuals
politicians
51
What was the outcome of the 1967 March on the Pentagon?
More than half of the people in the United States disapproved of the war.
The National Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam was formed.
Nearly 700 people were arrested.
Martin Luther King, Jr., criticized the war.
52
Which of the following did Jerry Falwell and his followers promote?
women’s right to abortion
a traditional family
freedom of speech
Darwin’s theory of evolution
53
What prevented Alger Hiss from being charged with espionage?
HUAC did not have enough evidence to support the charges.
2 much time had passed between the alleged crime and Chambers' accusation.
Whittaker Chambers’ testimony against him was inadmissible in court.
The State Department documents produced could not be authenticated.
54
Latino and Filipino American activist groups were most similar to what prior group?
late 19th century suffragettes, because they wanted the right to vote
Industrial Revolution labor unions, wanted better wages and treatment
pre–Civil War abolitionists, because they wanted unjust laws repealed
colonial period patriots, because they wanted representation and autonomy
55
Which court case ruled that quotas based solely on race were not constitutional?
Milliken v. Bradley
Loving v. Virginia
Regents of the University of California v. Bakke
Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education
56
What were most voters seeking in the 1968 election?
an improvement in foreign affairs
stability
an expansion of civil rights
reform
57
Why was Manuel Noriega a “foreign policy failure”?
He was an American ambassador who became a spy.
He was a CIA informer who became a criminal.
He was an anticommunist leader who became a dictator.
He was accused of sexual harassment while Bush supported him.
58
How did the Immigration Act of 1965 change the demographic composition of the United States?
It increased immigration from Asia, but decreased Latino immigration.
It decreased immigration from Asia and Latin America.
It increased immigration from Asia and Latin America.
It increased immigration from L. America, but decreased Asian immigration.
59
In what way was the Burger Supreme Court a surprise?
It turned out to be more conservative than expected.
It turned out to be more independent than expected.
It issued more mixed decisions than expected.
It turned out to be more liberal than expected.
60
What program prepares low-income preschoolers for primary school?
VISTA
Head Start
Title I of the ESEA
Neighborhood Youth Corps
61
Why was China’s shift to communism a serious loss to the United States?
The United States could no longer count on China as an ally.
The United States feared that trade with China would end.
The United States feared that Japan would be the next to fall.
The United States could no longer count on China to supply arms.
62
Why did Kennedy choose Lyndon Johnson as his running mate?
because Kennedy hoped Johnson would appeal to California voters
because Kennedy hoped Johnson would appeal to Southern voters
because Kennedy needed the more liberal Johnson on the ticket for balance
because Johnson was Kennedy’s close, trusted friend
63
What did LULAC and the Unity League do?
recognize Mexican-American war heroes
provide basic supplies to braceros
prevent the deportation of braceros
fight discrimination against Mexican Americans
64
What did the popularity of cars affect?
Americans’ life span
Americans’ family size
Americans’ diets
Americans’ clothing
65
What did the Warren Commission determine?
that both Oswald and Ruby had acted alone
that Oswald had acted alone, but Ruby was a foreign agent
that Oswald was angry about Kennedy’s advocacy for civil rights
that Oswald was part of a conspiracy directed by Fidel Castro
66
What first brought attention to ISIS in 2014?
its attacks in Paris
its attacks in Brussels
its seizure of land in Iraq and Syria
its destruction of ancient Greek and Roman artifacts
67
Who was Ho Chi Minh?
the prime minister of South Vietnam who became president in 1955
the communist independence fighter who ruled North Vietnam
a Buddhist monk who opposed the government of South Vietnam
a leading general in the National Independence Front, or Viet Cong
68
What detail reveals just how valuable to science were the moon rocks and soil samples that astronauts collected?
The moon is very ancient, even older than Earth.
Scientists have lunar samples from six Apollo missions altogether.
Scientists are still learning from the samples after nearly 50 years.
The moon has about the same composition of minerals as Earth.
69
Why was the Reagan administration’s response to the HIV/AIDs crisis criticized?
It did little to curb the spread of the disease.
It provided clean needles to drug users.
It spread misinformation that made the illness even more prevalent.
It spread misinformation that made the illness even more prevalent.
70
What is one way President Clinton improved the relationship between the United States and Vietnam?
by traveling to Vietnam to meet its leaders
by lifting trade embargos
by inviting Vietnamese leaders to the White House
by apologizing for the My Lai massacre
71
Why did the Reagan administration keep its support of the Contras a secret?
The money used to support the Contras came from selling weapons to Iran.
The Contras supported terrorism.
The Sandinistas were anti-apartheid.
Americans had become more supportive of communism in recent years
72
What reason did Senator Joseph McCarthy give for the United States losing the Cold War?
There were traitors in the U.S. government.
There were too many immigrants in the United States.
The U.S. was not spending enough money on arms.
The U.S. military was ineffective.
73
Why did most Cuban immigrants settle in Florida?
There were jobs available in Florida.
Most Latino immigrants settled there.
They did not like the deserts of the Southwest.
Cuba is only 90 miles away from Florida.
74
What was the outcome of the campaign against weapons of mass destruction in Iraq?
After overthrowing Hussein, no weapons of mass destruction found in Iraq.
Some weapons escaped detection because they were smuggled to Afghanistan.
U.S. airstrikes destroyed most of Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction.
A civil war broke out between Iraq’s Sunni Muslims and Shi’ite Muslims.
75
Why did white ministers in Birmingham ask African Americans to withdraw their support from MLK after his arrest in 1962?
They blamed him for inciting hatred and violence.
They blamed him for disrupting businesses in downtown Birmingham.
They blamed him for the near bankruptcy of the city’s bus company.
They did not believe in civil rights.
76
What led to the Iranian hostage crisis?
American military missions to surveil the Iranian government
America’s intervention in Iran’s government to serve its own interests
American’s investment in exploring alternative energy sources
tension between the United States and OPEC over oil prices
77
Why was the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait an international concern?
Iraq’s strength worried non-Muslim countries.
Saudi Arabia, a producer of oil, was likely the next target.
Kuwait was an ally and exporter to many countries.
The Soviet Union could not control nearby countries.
78
Respond to the court ruling that racial segregation is illegal in facilities serving travelers crossing state lines?
They complied with the law.
They ignored the law.
They closed down all transportation facilities.
They sought to change the law.
79
Who were the “silent majority” that helped Nixon win the 1968 election?
Americans living in poverty
women
Americans who had never voted in a presidential election
Americans who did not voice their political opinions
80
Why did organizers think the Montgomery Bus Boycott would be successful?
It would persuade people never to ride the buses again.
The city would integrate buses to avoid a bad public image.
It would have harsh economic consequences for the bus company.
Martin Luther King, Jr., was in charge.
81
Why did many working-class Democrats vote for Reagan in the presidential election of 1980?
They did not want social safety-net programs.
They did not want a minimum wage.
They believed countries in the Middle East were not a threat.
They believed he would improve the economy.
82
What made the arts a good avenue of protest during the civil rights movement?
It helped bring awareness to civil rights issues.
The government supported the arts.
Patrons of the arts donated to civil rights groups.
Artists had the freedom to speak freely about issues.
83
Why did urban renewal fail?
Solutions proposed in urban renewal projects did'nt address social problems
Organizers did not take into account the need for public transportation.
It broke apart communities, which made escaping poverty more difficult.
The scope of the projects was too small.
84
How did President George W. Bush’s “war on terror” affect foreign policy?
The U.S. would no longer accept immigrants from Muslim countries.
Shifted its attention away from Russia and China to terrorists
Cultivating more positive diplomatic relationships with Middle Eastern ctr
The U.S. began creating a coalition to attack Iraq, Iran, and North Korea.
85
Why did President Johnson refer to Native Americans as "The Forgotten American"?
to suggest that Native Americans' lifestyle had not changed in 100 years
Americans had forgotten anyone lived in North America before them
to acknowledge that Native Americans had been mistreated and were citizens
Native Americans that the government would decide how and where they live
86
During the Watergate scandal, when did the White House first turn over some of tapes?
when Archibald Cox was fired
when the special prosecutor first subpoenaed them
when Judge Sirica ordered them to be turned over
when the House Judiciary Committee began to consider Nixon’s impeachment
87
What did Khrushchev want in exchange for removing missiles from Cuba?
the restoration of trade between the U.S. and Cuba
a promise not to invade Cuba and the removal of missiles from Turkey
the removal of all U.S. troops in Cuba
an end to the naval quarantine of Cuban ports
88
Why was additional funding and staffing for NASA a good investment?
Claiming the moon for America would bring money when colonization begins.
The push for better technology helped the economy boom.
NASA facilities brought jobs to struggling regions in the north.
It embarrassed the Soviet Union and weakened the influence of communism.
89
What movement did Rachel Carson help to create with her book Silent Spring?
the feminist movement
the civil rights movement
the environmental movement
the American Indian movement
90
What triggered the protest that led to the 1970 shooting at Kent State University?
the invasion of Cambodia by U.S. ground troops
the press’s coverage of the My Lai massacre
Nixon’s announcement of his Vietnamization policy
the institution of a draft

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