Which of the following describes a major motivation for American manufacturing being outsourced overseas?

The availability of cheap labor in other countries.

The Marshall Plan was designed to….

Rebuild Western Europe after World War II

The chief purpose of mercantilist policies was to

strengthen the economy and power of the parent country

Which of the following is one way in which social factors affected society in the period 1860-1865?

The establishment of the Jim Crow laws.

What powers did the government gain from the PATRIOT Act making it a controversial law?

It gave the government power to conduct surveillance without warrants

Which event triggered the Watergate scandal that ultimately led to President Richard Nixon's resignation?

The break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters

The phrase "Bleeding Kansas" refers to:

Violence between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces in Kansas Territory

What was the significance of the Stonewall riots in 1969?

They sparked the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement

What did the landmark Supreme Court case “Brown v. Board of Education” declare?

Segregation in public schools was unconstitutional

In what ways did George Washington's presidency set precedents for future leaders?

2 term limit, heightened political divisions

What was the primary reason for the construction of the Erie Canal in the early 19th century?

To facilitate trade between the Atlantic seaboard and the Midwest

Which of the following describes a similarity between the modern age and the antebellum period.

An increase in political polarization.

The outcome of Bacon's Rebellion (1676) in Virginia led to

Increased tensions between plantation owners and slaves

The impact of the Enlightenment on colonial America included:

Emphasis on rationalism, scientific inquiry, and individual rights

The acts of trade and navigation had all of the following consequences in the colonies EXCEPT

Low prices were charged for English imports.

The primary purpose of the Albany Plan of Union (1754) was to

Create a centralized government with colonial representation

Each development listed directly resulted from the concept and implementation of Manifest Destiny EXCEPT

A more unified American identity

The Jungle was written by Upton Sinclair and is about…

The meat packing industry and its unhygienic work atmosphere

Which major trend was a consequence rather than a cause of both world wars?

Decolonization and emergence of new nation states

Which of the following is the most significant contributor to Globalization?

new technology like the internet

What was the main purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806)?

To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean

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1
Which of the following describes a major motivation for American manufacturing being outsourced overseas?
Increased tariffs on foreign goods.
A lack of Americans willing to work manufacturing jobs.
The growth of the service industry.
The availability of cheap labor in other countries.
2
What was the WAAC?
War and Army Administration Corps
Women’s Advanced Army Companion
Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps
3
What Supreme Court ruling declared that African Americans could not be considered citizens?
Dred Scott Decision
Roe v Wade
Miranda Decision
Korematsu v US
4
Which battle is often considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War?
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Bunker Hill
5
Which group provided basic services for immigrants & the poor for votes & made illegal fortunes
Political Machines
Labor Unions
Robber Barons
Nativists
6
Which state’s vote controversially decided the 2000 presidential election?
Georgia
New York
California
Florida
7
How did the F. & I war shape UK tax policy and governance in the colonies?
no major changes
higher taxes on the colonies
erosion of UK authority
8
The Marshall Plan was designed to….
Provide military aid to South Korea
Rebuild Western Europe after World War II
Provide military aid to South Korea
Est military alliance between the US and Latin American countries
9
The Battle of New Orleans, a decisive American victory in the War of 1812, was led by which future U.S. president?
Andrew Jackson
James Madison
John Quincy Adams
10
Which event in 1860 led to the secession of Southern states from the Union?
Bleeding Kansas
Attack of Fort Sumter
Secession of southern states
Election of president Lincoln
11
The chief purpose of mercantilist policies was to
defend the colonies from rival powers
maintain tight control over the tobacco industry
help colonies to be self-sufficient
strengthen the economy and power of the parent country
12
What law mandated health insurance coverage for all Americans?
Patriot Act
Affordable Care Act
Peace Through Strength Act
Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Act
13
Which of the following is one way in which social factors affected society in the period 1860-1865?
The ratification of the 23rd Amendment.
The establishment of the Jim Crow laws.
The writing of the Monroe Doctrine
The ratification of the 2nd Amendment.
14
The island-hopping strategy was used by the Allies to:
Invade mainland Europe
Advance across the Pacific
Defend the Suez Canal
Defeat Germany
15
Who was the principal author of the Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
16
What powers did the government gain from the PATRIOT Act making it a controversial law?
It gave the government power to conduct surveillance without warrants
To gave the President war powers similar to the War Powers Act
It gave the Congress the power to oversee military courts
It gained the power to imprison American citizens w/out due process rights
17
Which event triggered the Watergate scandal that ultimately led to President Richard Nixon's resignation?
The break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters
The publication of the Pentagon Papers
The resignation of Vice President Spiro Agnew
The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr
18
The phrase "Bleeding Kansas" refers to:
Violence between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces in Kansas Territory
Disease outbreaks among settlers in Kansas
A series of natural disasters in Kansas during the 1850s
Conflict between Native American tribes and settlers in Kansas
19
The Louisiana Purchase was negotiated during the presidency of:
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
John Adams
George Washington
20
What was the significance of the Stonewall riots in 1969?
They led to the legalization of same-sex marriage
They sparked the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement
They resulted in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
They marked the end of the Vietnam War
21
What did the landmark Supreme Court case “Brown v. Board of Education” declare?
Segregation in public schools was unconstitutional
Affirmative action was necessary to remedy past discrimination
Interracial marriage bans were unconstitutional
School prayer was unconstitutional
22
In what ways did George Washington's presidency set precedents for future leaders?
non-involvement in the economy, quit do to anger
unlimited presidential terms and no political division
set no precedents
2 term limit, heightened political divisions
23
The Salem Witch Trials (1692) occurred in which colony?
Maryland
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
24
Which of the following was the LEAST important factor behind European exploration and settlement in the 16th century?
competition for trade
development of nation-states
increase in scientific knowledge and technological change
population increase
25
The phrase "54 40 or Fight!" was associated with the boundary dispute between the United States and which country?
Spain
Britain
Mexico
Russia
26
Who advocated for African-American progress through job training and economic self-help during the late 19th century?
Booker T Washington
Jane Adams
W.E.B Du Bois
Samuel Gompers
27
What was the primary reason for the construction of the Erie Canal in the early 19th century?
To create a recreational waterway for tourism
To facilitate trade between the Atlantic seaboard and the Midwest
To generate hydroelectric power for industrialization
To provide irrigation for farmland in the Great Plains
28
Who were Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, who were convicted and executed in 1953?
Scientists involved in the Manhattan Project
Soviet spies
Communist Party leaders
Civil rights activists
29
President Bush & the UN sent troops in 01/1991 to restore peace in Kuwait
Persian Gulf War
Operation Iraqi Liberation
War in Afghanistan
War on Terror
30
Which of the following describes a similarity between the modern age and the antebellum period.
Disparities between the North and South.
An increase in political polarization.
Immigration from Latin America.
Isolationist foreign policy.
31
What were the “quick coordinated attacks” by Germany?
Steklo
Glasanacht
Kristallnacht
Blitzkrieg
32
Which event led to the drafting of the United States Constitution?
The Annapolis Convention
The Stamp Act
The Boston Tea Party
Shays' Rebellion
33
What was the name of the international organization established after World War I to promote peace and prevent war?
European Unions
League of Nations
United Nations
NATO
34
Which document, issued by President Abraham Lincoln, declared slaves in Confederate states to be free?
Dred Scott Decision
13th Amendment
Gettysburg Address
Emancipation Proclamation
35
Who is responsible for the American system?
Lewis Latimer
Nikola Tesla
Thomas Eddison
Henry Clay
36
The forced relocation of Native American tribes under the Indian Removal Act resulted in the journey known as?
Bataan Death March
Trail of Tears
Trail of Sorrows
Trail of Broken Promises
37
The outcome of Bacon's Rebellion (1676) in Virginia led to
Increased tensions between plantation owners and slaves
Expansion of rights and liberties for enslaved Africans
Establishment of religious tolerance and diversity in the colony
Strengthening of colonial autonomy and self-government
38
Which document outlined the structure of the United States government after gaining independence?
The Federalist Papers
The Bill of Rights
The Magna Carta
The Articles of Confederation
39
The Indian Removal Act led to the establishment of Indian Territory, which later became part of which present-day state?
California
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
40
The impact of the Enlightenment on colonial America included:
Emphasis on rationalism, scientific inquiry, and individual rights
Decline in literacy rates and intellectual engagement
Promotion of authoritarian rule and suppression of dissent
Strengthening of traditional religious beliefs and practices
41
Activists condemned president Reagan for his public silence during his FIRST term in office on which 1980’s issues?
The invention of the internet.
The Great Depression.
Women’s rights to vote.
The AIDS crisis.
42
The acts of trade and navigation had all of the following consequences in the colonies EXCEPT
Low prices were charged for English imports.
Colonial economies were regulated from London.
Smuggling became a common practice
Colonial manufacturing was limited.
43
The primary purpose of the Albany Plan of Union (1754) was to
Create a centralized government with colonial representation
Promote economic cooperation among the colonies
Advocate for independence from British rule
Unite the American colonies against Native American attacks
44
Each development listed directly resulted from the concept and implementation of Manifest Destiny EXCEPT
Usage of Nationalistic justification for expansionism
A more unified American identity
The annexation of part of Mexico
Increased tensions between the North and South
45
The Jungle was written by Upton Sinclair and is about…
The dangerous work conditions and atmosphere
The meat packing industry and its unhygienic work atmosphere
The Brazilian jungle and all of its characteristics and attributes
Farms & the amount of pesticides they use
46
Which major trend was a consequence rather than a cause of both world wars?
Increased militarization around the globe.
Rise in nationalism.
Eventual formation of the United Nations.
Decolonization and emergence of new nation states
47
Which act passed in 1862 allowed any U.S. citizen to claim 160 acres of land for a small fee after living on it?
Homestead Act
Dawes Act
Morrill Act
48
Which of the following is the most significant contributor to Globalization?
The end of the cold war.
agreements like NAFTA
An increase in nationalism.
new technology like the internet
49
The Great Compromise at the Constitutional Convention resolved issues regarding:
The power of the President
Representation in Congress
The taxation of exports
The abolition of slavery
50
Which of the following was a major scandal during the presidency of Warren G. Harding?
Teapot Dome Scandal
Watergate Scandal
Lewinsky Scandal
Iran-Contra Affair
51
What was the main purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806)?
To search for gold and silver deposits
To establish diplomatic relations with Native American tribes
To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean
To explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory
52
The Navigation Acts, passed in the mid-17th century, were intended to:
Establish a system of mercantilism
Promote religious freedom
Abolish slavery
Encourage democratic governance
53
What were the key components of Roosevelt’s New Deal programs?
Privatization of government services, reduction of social welfare programs.
Tax cuts, reduced government spending, deregulation.
Increased tariffs, trade restrictions.
Address immediate needs, stimulate the economy, Prevent future depression
54
What ended up happening that turned most of America against Prohibition?
The President spoke out against Prohibition
Church attendance Decreased
Crime Rates Increased
Many died from Alcohol Withdrawal
55
The Lend-Lease Act allowed the United States to:
Trade with neutral countries
Provide military aid to Allied countries
Sell weapons to the Axis Powers
Join the Axis Powers
56
What did the Gulf of Tonkin incident lead to?
The escalation of U.S. involvement in Vietnam
The establishment of détente with the Soviet Union
The fall of Saigon
The signing of the Paris Peace Accords
57
What invention ended the cattle era?
Barbed Wire
Steel Plow
Windmills
Bean Picker
58
The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) divided the New World between which two European powers?
Spain and Portugal
England and France
Netherlands and Sweden
France and Portugal
59
Which of the following religious movements had a significant impact on the American colonies during the 18th century?
Puritanism
Great Awakening
Quakerism
Enlightenment
60
What was the main objective of the Truman Doctrine?
To contain communism
To rebuild Western Europe
To establish a military alliance
To promote human rights
61
Which event had the greatest effect on American foreign policy in the Middle East in the 2000s?
Terrorist attack on the World Trade Center (9/11)
Russian invasion of Chechnya
Los Angeles Riots
Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
62
What did the "silent majority" term used by President Richard Nixon refer to?
Radical activists protesting the Vietnam War
Youth culture embracing counter cultural values
Moderate Americans who supported his policies
Minority groups advocating for civil rights
63
Which one of the following descriptions best describes "vertical integration"?
A company owns all the businesses that supply it with raw goods
When the government controls the factors of production
Control of many factors from resources; manufacturing & distribution
When the government lets businesses operate without restrictions
64
Which of these was NOT a problem facing the US after the Civil War?
An overabundance of cotton
The integration of African Americans into society
Destruction of southern fields
Reintegrating the Southern states
65
What was a major difference between the cultural movements of the Harlem Renaissance & Lost Generation in the 1920s?
H.R. = A.A. culture; L.G. = disillusionment with society
L.G. = members predominantly African American; H.R. = members expatriots
H.R.= focus on rural life; L.G. = focus on urban experiences
L.G. was in NYC; H.R. was in Paris
66
Which English colony mysteriously disappeared after a few years of being established?
Jamestown
Roanoke
Virginia
Massachusetts Bay Colony
67
What was the name of the policy proposed by Secretary of State John Hay to ensure equal trading rights in China?
Good Neighbor Policy
Monroe Doctrine
Roosevelt Corollary
Open Door Policy
68
What event marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War in America?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Intolerable Acts
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
The Boston Tea Party
69
Which of the following was a direct result of the Pueblo Revolt when it came to labor systems?
African Americans replaced the natives
The Spanish retreated temporarily and made changes towards natives
All Spanish coercive labor systems were dismantled immediately
The Pueblo tribes gained complete independence from the Spanish
70
Which of the following is the most direct result of Globalization in the period from 1980 to present day?
Transfer of wealth from the middle class to the upper class.
Increased wages for the lower class..
Decreased union membership in the United States.
A decrease in the number of manufacturing workers in the United States.
71
The survival of the Jamestown colony can be most directly attributed to the
management of the Virginia Company
development of a tobacco industry
location of the settlement
religious spirit of the settlers
72
What is an tactic used by a senator to accusing people of disloyalty and communist sympathy w/out providing evidence?
Transcendentalism
Communism
Imperialism
McCarthyism
73
People moving from the rural areas to cities is called…
Colonization
Imperialism
Urbanization
Ruralization
74
Which event is known as "Operation Overlord"?
The Battle of Stalingrad
The Invasion of Italy
The Battle of the Bulge
D-Day
75
How did the Korean War and the Vietnam War reflect the broader dynamics of the Cold War?
They were proxy wars where the superpowers supported opposing sides
A and B only
They highlighted the role of nuclear weapons in deterrence
They were fought between communist and non-communist forces
76
Which of the following identifies a difference between the modern age (1980 - present) and the gilded age?
G.A. = growing wealth inequality; M.A. = decreasing wealth inequality
In the M.A. the economy is dependent on cheap immigrant labor
G.A. = large wave of immigrants due to economic instability
G.A.= isolationist foreign policy; M.A.= interventionist and trade
77
The Battle of Little Bighorn, also known as Custer's Last Stand, occurred between U.S. forces and which N. A. tribe?
Nez Perce
Apache
Cherokee
Lakota Sioux
78
The establishment of the Virginia House of Burgesses in 1619 marked
The beginning of representative government in British North America
The introduction of religious freedom in the colony
The end of conflicts with Native American tribes in the region
The first successful English colony in North America
79
Under Clinton, the US & NATO intervened to stop ethnic cleansing in ___ but not to stop the genocide in ____.
Yugoslavia; Rwanda
East Germany; Bulgaria
East Germany; Rwanda
Rwanda; Yugoslavia
80
Spanish colonists efforts to covert Native Americans was directly influenced by which of the following?
The success of the French and the Dutch in their interactions with N.A.
The arrival of English colonists seeking religious freedom in the Americas
The effect of the Columbian Exchange on the population of Europe
The extraction of gold and other wealth from the land in the Americas
81
An enemy to “The Great Compromiser” who was “The Great Nullifier”?
Andrew Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
John Calhoun
Henry Clay
82
The policy of "speak softly and carry a big stick" was associated with:
William Howard Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
William McKinley
83
The issue of religion figured most prominently in the consideration of which of the following?
discoveries by the Spanish conquistadores
France's Indian policy
the settlement of Jamestown
the establishment of Puritan colonies in Massachusetts
84
The establishment of Jamestown in 1607 marked the beginning of
Spanish colonization in North America
English colonization in North America
Dutch colonization in North America
French colonization in North America
85
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
86
Who was (accurately) accused of giving information to the Soviets about the Manhattan project?
Klaus Fuchs
Mao Zedong
Joseph Mcarthy
87
The 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom is best remembered for?
The passage of the Voting Rights Act
The start of the Civil Rights Movement
Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech
The assassination of John F. Kennedy
88
What does the term "Red Scare" refer to?
Fear of organized crime syndicates
Fear of a communist takeover in the United States
Fear of immigration from Eastern Europe
Fear of nuclear war
89
What was Roosevelt’s first step in gaining control of Panama for the construction of a canal?
He signed a treaty with Panama declaring the United States an official ally
He purchased Panama for 10 million dollars
He had U.S. troops help Panama fight for its independence
He attacked Panama with warships and seized the land
90
The completion of which transcontinental railroad significantly facilitated Westward Expansion in the late 19th century?
Central Pacific Railroad
Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway
Southern Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific Railroad
91
Which of the following was NOT one of the original 13 colonies?
Massachusetts
Vermont
Georgia
Virginia
92
Who served as the first President of the United States?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
George Washington
93
Which group had a racial hatred of immigrants, since they took jobs from Americans for lower wages.
Miners
Political bosses
Labor leaders
Nativists
94
What was President Wilson's plan to prevent another world war?
Gentleman's Agreement
Atlantic Charter
Fourteen Points
Cash & Carry
95
The Treaty of Paris (1763) resulted in:
British control of Canada
British control of India
French control of Canada
Spanish control of Florida
96
What was the purpose of the Dawes Act of 1887?
To preserve Native American culture and traditions
To assimilate Native Americans into white society
To grant citizenship to Native Americans
To provide education and healthcare to Native Americans
97
What major event led to the start of the American Civil War?
The Confederate attack on Fort Sumter.
The Union’s attack on Fort Sumter.
The assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Hitler’s invasion of Poland
98
Which of the following isn’t one of the four major provisions of The Compromise of 1850?
Stricter Fugitive Slave Laws
Slavery Abolished in territories acquired from Mexico.
Slave Trading Banned in Washington D.C.
California Becoming a Free State
99
The concept of "salutary neglect" refers to
UK policy of strict enforcement of colonial trade laws
UK policy of allowing the American colonies to largely govern themselves
UK policy of forcefully converting Native Americans to Christianity
UK policy of promoting economic equality in the colonies
100
What marked the beginning of American Imperialism according to the period between 1890-1945?
WW1
Spanish-American War
Great Depression
WW2

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