What impact did Radical Republicans in Congress have on Reconstruction?

Encouraged ex-slaves to exercise their new political rights

How were the attacks on Pearl Harbor in 1941 & World Trade Center in 2001 similar?

both caused Americans to enter into armed conflicts

Which applicants were given priority for admission to the U.S under the Refugee Act of 1980?

those who fear political, social or religious persecution

What do the philosophies of these three African American leaders suggest?

frustrations with inequality led AAs to fight discrimination

How was the Marshall Plan designed to discourage the spread of Communism in Europe? By...

restoring economic stability to the nations of WesternEurope

How did the Cold War most affect Florida?

Thousands of refugees fled Cuba's dictatorship to FL

Which foreign policy goal led to the instructions in the document above? American leaders..

wanted to prevent Communist N. Korea from taking South Korea

Based on this statement, why did her family immigrate to the United States?

religious persecution pushed them out of Russia

What was the main objective of the plan described in General Scott's letter?

to suffocate the South by controlling the Mississippi River

How did the patent system encourage inventiveness?

gave people the rights of their invention for a limited time

What was the significance of the Interstate Commerce Act and the Sherman Antitrust?

Congress could regulate business in certain circumstances

What was the purpose for rationing by the Office of Price Administration?

to ensure that products were available for military use

What was the significance of the Battle of Wounded Knee?

brought the Indian wars to a bitter end

What was an important consequence of the Haymarket Riot?

decline of the Knights of Labor

Which of these was a negative result of the construction of the Panama Canal?

Colombia & other Latin countries resented USA interference

Why did Congress feel the Selective Service was necessary?

The U.S needed to raise troops to fight overseas

How did engineers overcome obstacles that the geography of Panama posed to building the canal?

sprayed insecticides & used concrete locks to raise ships

Which of these was NOT a long term result of the New Deal?

state ownership of basic industries; steelworks & railroads

What was the purpose of the Grange movement?

to end rural isolation of farmers &represent their interests

Which phrase best completes this graphic organizers?

economic aid to other countries

Based on the excerpt, which state would Oliver Wendell Holmes have agreed?

Freedom of speech is not absolute

What was an important effect of the sharecropping system and debt peonage?

free men remained economically dependent on their ex masters

What was a "pull" factor that contributed to the settling of the Far West?

new discoveries of gold & silver in Nevada and South Dakota

How were these two works similar? Both..

were artistic responses to the hardships of the Depression

What were the major consequences of the Civil War?

end of slavery & strengthening of power of the federal gov't

Based on this, what actions did President Hoover take in response to the Great Depression? He..

offered limited federal assistance to businesses and banks

Which generalization do these posters support?

the govt urged women to fill jobs left vacant by men

Which phrase completes the diagram?

U.S fight a 3 yr war against Filipino rebels seeking freedom

Why did many US Senators object to this article? They..

feared Americans would be required to act against aggression

Which phrase completes the diagram?

Events that Weakened Public Trust in Govt

Why did the Union impose a naval blockade on the South during the Civil War?

to strangle the shipment of supplies to the Confederacy

How were Americans influenced by the growth of railroads during the 2nd Industrial Revolution?

created time zones, growth of cities and national market

Which was not one of President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points?

lenient treatment of the Central Powers

According to this excerpt, which action was justified?

busing students to distant schools for racial integration

What was one of the arguments used in favor of these changes?

American industries need materials & markets found overseas

Which action was taken as a result of this commonly held viewpoint shown?

the U.S sent troops to South Vietnam

Based on the graph, what conclusion can be made about government policies in the 1930s?

Despite New Deal policies, unemployment rate remained high

Which conflict is described in the newspaper shown on the left?

ranchers with herds opposed farmers with fenced properties

What is the main idea of the cartoon?

dangerous Communists & anarchists should be sent out

Why did the US Senate fail to ratify the Treaty of Versailles in 1919? Many Senators...

feared the League of Nations would involve the US in wars

Which phrase completes the diagram?

Discriminated against African Americans

What point of view does Johnson express? Imperialism..

seeks to conquer & exploit weaker people than help them

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1
What impact did Radical Republicans in Congress have on Reconstruction?
Prevented President Johnson from sending troops to the South
They opposed passage of the 14th Amendment
Persuaded President Johnson to pardon ex Confederate leaders
Encouraged ex-slaves to exercise their new political rights
2
How were the attacks on Pearl Harbor in 1941 & World Trade Center in 2001 similar?
both caused Americans to enter into armed conflicts
both convinced American voters to retreat into isolationsim
both led to military conscription of Adult American men
both resulted in global economic depressions
3
Which applicants were given priority for admission to the U.S under the Refugee Act of 1980?
those needing immediate medical treatment
those w/ close relatives already living in the U.S
those looking for better economic opportunities
those who fear political, social or religious persecution
4
What do the philosophies of these three African American leaders suggest?
conditions were generally acceptable to the AA community
AAs believed that racial equality could not be achieved
frustrations with inequality led AAs to fight discrimination
only Washington felt that whites would accept AAs as equals
5
Which group most favored the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882?
anarchists who immigrated from Europe
imperialists in Congress
nativists on the West Coast
Progressives from the Midwest
6
How was the Marshall Plan designed to discourage the spread of Communism in Europe? By...
restoring economic stability to the nations of WesternEurope
establishing freely elected govts in Poland & Czechoslovakia
joining European nations together into the European Union
providing military assistance to France, Gr8 Brit and Italy
7
How did the Cold War most affect Florida?
People in FL could not sell products to E. Europe
Senator McCarthy accused people in FL to being Communists
Thousands of refugees fled Cuba's dictatorship to FL
Nuclear missiles installed in Cuba threatened FL
8
Which foreign policy goal led to the instructions in the document above? American leaders..
wanted to maintain military bases in both North &South Korea
wanted to prevent Communist N. Korea from taking South Korea
wanted to unite North & South into one democratic nation
wanted prevent China from taking over North Korea
9
Based on this statement, why did her family immigrate to the United States?
discovery of gold in the Black Hills pulled them to the U.S
a drought in western Russia pushed them out of Russia
promise of jobs in the oil industry pulled them to the U.S
religious persecution pushed them out of Russia
10
What was the main objective of the plan described in General Scott's letter?
to sign treaties with countries about not helping the South
to end Southern supply lines by controlling the railroads
to attack & bring under control a few key Southern cities
to suffocate the South by controlling the Mississippi River
11
Which phrase completes the diagram?
Introduction of New Technologies
War in Europe
Overproduction of Goods
Agricultural Drought
12
What policy did President Nixon use to remove U.S troops from S. Vietnam?
Vietnamization
Operation Rolling Thunder
"Arms for Bases"
Flexible Response
13
How did the patent system encourage inventiveness?
guaranteed inventors a fee if they granted a patent
advertised an invention so the inventor could sell faster
gave people the rights of their invention for a limited time
inventors could locate manufacturers for production
14
What was the significance of the Interstate Commerce Act and the Sherman Antitrust?
pushed Big Business to grow by passing protective tariffs
both used to break up labor unions
Congress could regulate business in certain circumstances
prevented poor quality goods from being shipped
15
Which civil rights leader helped to draft the United Nations Charter?
Fred Korematsu
James Doolittle
A. Philip Randolph
Mary McLeod Bethune
16
What was the purpose for rationing by the Office of Price Administration?
to ensure that products were available for military use
to ensure that children did not use too many products
to ensure that schools did not run out of suplies
to ensure the elderly had a good supply of consumer goods
17
What was the significance of the Battle of Wounded Knee?
brought the Indian wars to a bitter end
started the series of wars between the Indians and settlers
resulted in the Indians being forced onto reservations
caused Sitting Bull to not sign the Treaty of Fort Laramie
18
What was an important consequence of the Haymarket Riot?
victory of workers in the Homestead Strike
rally of public opinion in favor or workers
break up of the American Federation of Labor
decline of the Knights of Labor
19
Which of these was a negative result of the construction of the Panama Canal?
Colombia & other Latin countries resented USA interference
War materials & troops could now move quickly between coasts
large #s of merchant ships could pass through canal annually
water route between Atlantic & Pacific Ocean was shortened
20
Why did Congress feel the Selective Service was necessary?
The U.S needed to increase agricultural production
The U.S needed laborers to replace men in armed services
The U.S needed to produce war goods, like ships and uniforms
The U.S needed to raise troops to fight overseas
21
How did engineers overcome obstacles that the geography of Panama posed to building the canal?
used steam shovels to dredge the lake & bring elevation down
used pneumatic drills & dynamite to remove mountains
sprayed insecticides & used concrete locks to raise ships
built new paved roads so dump trucks can remove dirt
22
Which of these was NOT a long term result of the New Deal?
creation of a safety net to help families in emergencies
expanded political participation by farmers, workers & poor
state ownership of basic industries; steelworks & railroads
a shift in national voting patterns in favor of Democrats
23
What was the purpose of the Grange movement?
to end rural isolation of farmers &represent their interests
to fight the corruption of political machines in cities
to agitate for govt ownership of RRs, telegraphs, telephones
to halt the influx of immigrants from South & East Europe
24
Which phrase best completes this graphic organizers?
military defeat of Nazi Germany
economic aid to other countries
Federal aid to American farmers
free trade with Canada
25
Which tactic was sometimes used by management to resist the demands of labor?
lockout
strike
picket line
boycott
26
Based on the excerpt, which state would Oliver Wendell Holmes have agreed?
Freedom of speech is not absolute
Immigrants cannot be permitted during wartime
Prayer in public schools is unconstitutional
Criticism of policies of allied countries must be prohibited
27
What was an important effect of the sharecropping system and debt peonage?
free men achieved economic independence from their ex master
free men remained economically dependent on their ex masters
free men achieved social and political equality in the South
free men played an important role in local and state gov't
28
What was a "pull" factor that contributed to the settling of the Far West?
new discoveries of gold & silver in Nevada and South Dakota
many craftsmen in Northeastern cities couldn't find work
farmland for sale in the Northeast & Midwest was limited
large families in foreign countries didn't have enough land
29
How were these two works similar? Both..
offered a temporary comic escape from their problems
described the struggles of the Okies after moving to Cali
were artistic responses to the hardships of the Depression
criticized the inability of values to end the Depression
30
What were the major consequences of the Civil War?
end of slavery & strengthening of power of the federal gov't
ending racial discrimination & social & equality
states leaving the Union & nullify federal laws
ending slavery in the North
31
Based on this, what actions did President Hoover take in response to the Great Depression? He..
offered limited federal assistance to businesses and banks
introduced public works projects to increase employment
refused to take any measures because of laissez-faire
ordered emergency federal relief payments to the unemployed
32
Which generalization do these posters support?
the govt tried to recruit women for combat in the war
the govt urged women to fill jobs left vacant by men
women refused to volunteer to assist in the war effort
female military officers commanded both male & female troops
33
Which event do these newspapers describe?
Great Migration
Prohibition
Red Scare
The Cold War
34
Which phrase completes the diagram?
U.S fight a 3 yr war against Filipino rebels seeking freedom
U.S Senate resuses to annex Philippines
Filipino leaders invite the U.S to annex Philippines
American businessmen overthrow the ruler of the Philippines
35
Why did many US Senators object to this article? They..
were afraid tht League would be controlled by hostile powers
feared Americans would be required to act against aggression
thought it demanded that Americans grant Philippine freedom
had plans to seize new overseas territories for US
36
Which phrase completes the diagram?
Events that Weakened Public Trust in Govt
Disagreements between the Supreme Court & President
Clashes between the Executive & Legislative Branches
Efforts to Reduce Presidential Power
37
Which program was started By President Kennedy to further the ideals expressed in his statement
Peace Corps
the space program
South East Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO)
opening of relations with the People's Republic of China
38
Why did the Union impose a naval blockade on the South during the Civil War?
encourage Union sympathizers to rejoin the union
to strangle the shipment of supplies to the Confederacy
to promote domestic industries in the South
to motivate ex-slaves to migrate to the North
39
How were Americans influenced by the growth of railroads during the 2nd Industrial Revolution?
railroads led to shortages of materials
started construction of steamships to trade up & down rivers
caused cotton, rice & wheat production to move to West Coast
created time zones, growth of cities and national market
40
Which was not one of President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points?
creation of an independent Poland
autonomous developments for Austria and Ottoman Empire
lenient treatment of the Central Powers
creation of a peace-keeping associations of nations
41
According to this excerpt, which action was justified?
busing students to distant schools for racial integration
sendings students to the schools closest to their homes
maintaining some racially segregated schools
substituting private & charter schools for public schools
42
What was one of the arguments used in favor of these changes?
Imperialist expansion threatens to bring US into conflict
American industries need materials & markets found overseas
Imperialism is contrary to American democratic principles
Colonials invited USA leadership to help their economies
43
Which action was taken as a result of this commonly held viewpoint shown?
the U.S sent troops to South Vietnam
the U.S enacted the War Powers Act
the U.S distributed economic aid under the Marshall Plan
the U.S attacked China during the Korean War
44
Based on the graph, what conclusion can be made about government policies in the 1930s?
New Deal policies failed to improve the economy
Despite New Deal policies, unemployment rate remained high
by 1938, the New Deal had brought unemployment back down
Hoover's policies were more effective than the New Deal
45
Law that ended quotes based on origin & allowed equal # of immigrants for each country
Immigration Act of 1965
Illegal Immigration Reform & Immigration Responsibility Act
Immigration & Reform Act of 1986
McCarran Walter Act
46
Which conflict is described in the newspaper shown on the left?
ranchers competed for grazing along the Chisholm Trial
ranchers with herds opposed farmers with fenced properties
Great Plains farmers contested the railroad shipping rates
Indians opposed homesteaders for control of the Great Plains
47
What is the main idea of the cartoon?
the land of oppertunity is not for Russian immigrants
if an alien is from Latin American, he/she can be deported
dangerous Communists & anarchists should be sent out
packing aliens like sardines is a violation of human rights
48
Why did the US Senate fail to ratify the Treaty of Versailles in 1919? Many Senators...
felt League would interfere with plans in Philippines
feared the League of Nations would involve the US in wars
predicted that membership in the League would be expensive
opposed severe sanctions that the treaty placed on Germany
49
What measure did President Roosevelt urge Congress to pass in this message?
Exchange of arms for leases to bases
Quarantine Act
Neutrality Act
Lend-Lease Act
50
Which phrase completes the diagram?
Discriminated against African Americans
Gave Americans of all races with equal rights under the law
Denied blacks freedom of movement & basic civil rights
Required racial segregation in all public places
51
What point of view does Johnson express? Imperialism..
is worthwhile bc more advanced societies have better tech
seeks to conquer & exploit weaker people than help them
feeds colonial peoples & saves them from famine & disease
is beneficial bc it brings Christianity to heathens
52
What was the purpose of the bonds being sold in the cartoon?
to keep the United States out of war
to make emergency loans to Britain and France
the avoid an economic depression
to help finance the American war effort
53
What did the Washington Naval Conference and Kellogg-Briand Pact have in common?
created alliances between the Allied & Central Powers
were treaties that limited the # of tanks & airplanes
were series of naval treaties involving the Allied Powers
were attempts at promoting world peace w/o League of Nations
54
What common goal did the laws announced in these headlines share?
to keep America from being drawn into a war in Europe
to direct all sales of arms through the League of Nations
to limit U.S trade to countries in the Western Hemisphere
to maintain freedom of the open sea
55
Which statement best summarizes the outcome of the Korean War? (S=south N=north)
Korea was reunited under a coalition government
N. Korea made gains in the S. but lost territory in the N.
N. and S. remained divided at the 38th parallel
majority of N. Korea fled south causing govt to fall
56
What program did President Lyndon B. Johnson introduce to reduce economic inequalities?
New Deal
Great Society
Marshall Plan
Alliance for Progress
57
Which problem is addressed in the cartoon?
city governments were providing inadequate services
the deadlock between political parties was costing taxpayers
political machines were profiting from public contracts
new citizens were unable to exercise their voting rights
58
Which best describes how American women reacted to American participation in World War 1?
protested but most supported the war effort & filled jobs
women's protests for suffrage impeded the war effort
large #s of women were forced to move from their homes
many women served in combat for the first time
59
Which phrase completes the diagram?
Consequences of the Vietnam War
Causes of the Vietnam War
The "Credibility Gap"
The Domino Theory
60
Which two groups most helped the free men during the Reconstruction Era?
Southern Democrats and supporters of the Black Codes
Radical Republicans and carpetbaggers
Northern Democrats and KKK
Confederate veterans and supporters of President Johnson
61
How were the Homestead and Pullman Strikes similar?
both ended in important defeats for organized labor
both were led by union organizer Eugene V. Debs
both had armed confrontation between workers & Pinkertons
both were ended by federal court injunctions
62
Which view was held by most Southerners of the secession crisis of 1860-1861?
Revolution against elected officials isn't justified
The Union was made by the states so they could leave it
Economic connections in the North made secession disastrous
The Union was formed by Americans & not by individual states
63
The Great Strike of 1877 was about what industry?
textile
steel
coal
railroad
64
Which group of leaders discouraged cooperation with members of other racial groups?
Rosa Parks, Thurgood Marshall & Constance Baker Motley
Roy Wilkins, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr & Dr. Ralph Abernathy
Malcom X, Stokely Carmichael & H. Rap Brown
A. Philip Randolph, James Farmer, Fannie Lou Hamer
65
Which entrepreneur is NOT correctly paired with his field?
John D. Rockefeller --> telecommunications
J.P Morgan --> finance
Gustavus Swift --> meat-packing
Andrew Carnegie --> steel
66
Which was not one of the "new bureaus" referred to in this cartoon?
American Federation of Labor
Committee of Public Information
War Industries Bond
Railroad Administration
67
What was an important consequence of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
the U.S kept missiles in Turkey & Greece pointed at Soviets
Castro was removed from power in Cuba
the Soviet Union kept nuclear missiles in Cuba pointed at FL
Soviet & U.S leaders established a "hot line" & a treaty
68
Which conclusion can best be drawn from the map? American imperialists..
intended to challenge European control of Africa & Asia
believed it was their Manifest Destiny to take Canada&Mexico
were concerned w/ maintaining U.S trade with Europe
saw their nation's opportunities in the Pacific & Caribbean
69
What was the significance of this resolution? Congress...
denied President the revenues he needed to fight in Vietnam
provided the President w/ new powers to declare war
autorized the President to take military action in Asia
showed its supprt for a policy of isolationism
70
Which sentence completes the diagram? (Events in U.S in June 1941)
three-quarters of the states ratify the 14th Amendment
A. Philip Randolph proposes a "March on Washington"
Japanese-Americans are relocated to internment camps
U.S Supreme Court says racial segregation unconstitutional
71
What is the main idea of the cartoon?
federal gov't provided Indians with all the supplies needed
Indians went hungry while federal Indian agents grew wealthy
federal Indian agents helped them grow crops on reservations
the livestock raised on the Indian reservations were sick
72
Which of the following shoes the correct sequence of events in WW2?
Pearl Harbor, Battle of Midway, VJ-Day, D-Day, VE-Day
Pearl Harbor, Battle of Midway, D-Day, VE-Day, VJ-Day
D-Day, VE-Day, Pearl Harbor, Battle of Midway, VJ-Day
Battle of Midway, D-Day, VE-Day, Pearl Harbor, VJ-Day
73
What event was planned to solve the problem indentidied by admiral Nagano
attack on Pearl Habor
dropping of the atomic bomb
invasion of the Soviet Union
use of V-2 rockets against cities
74
How did methods of warfare in World War II differ from those in World War I?
German submarines attacked British & American shipping
plane, tank & troop movements were coordinated for advances
because of a sortage of manpower, women fought overseas
soldiers mostly stayed in trenches to avoid gun fire
75
How successful were the domestic policies of President Kennedy & Johnson? They...
led to a credibility gap & growing distrust in govt
failed to pass through Congress & left no lasting impact
promoted social equality but failed to eliminate poverty
prevented the U.S from making overseas commitments
76
Which was NOT one of the demands of AIM (American Indian Movement)?
revising txtbks to include the American Indian perspective
distribution of remaining reservation to individuals
more federal aid to American Indians living on resevations
ending biased depictions of American Indians in movies & TV
77
Which sentence completes the chart?
Jewish people emigrated with most of their belongings
Jews organize rebellions to overthrow the Nazi dictatorship
synagogues & stores are attacked in govt supported riots
Jewish people are forced to act as slaves in nonJewish homes
78
What was the primary purpose of Ellis Island in 1904? Processing...
first class passengers arriving on European steamship lines
processing immigrants who mainly came from East/South Europe
highly skilled workers arriving from China
permanent residents applying for U.S citizenship
79
What does this advertisement illustrate?
the triumph of the "Sexual Revolution"
the influence of woman advertisers in the media
the success of employment laws against discrimination
social attitudes against which feminists objected
80
How did most Native Americans respond to restrictions by the U.S government?
ignoring the restrictions
seeking monetary compensation
moving from their lands
abiding by signed treaties
81
How did the Dawes Act mark a departure from earlier federal Indian policy?
let Indians to withdraw private plots from the reservation
led to conflicts between settlers & Indians
encouraged the shooting of buffalo herds from new railroads
it caused Indians to live on reservations farther west
82
Excerpt is from the decision of Plessy v. Ferguson. What practice did this ruling uphold?
African-American participation in politics
racial segregation in public places
job training for freedman
free public schooling for all races
83
Why has the number of legal immigrants to the U.S increased since 1980s?
TV & internet have attracted more young people to the U.S
the U.S has not secured its borders w/ Mexico & Canada
food shortages forced more people to migrate to the U.S
liberal immigration laws have allowed more legal immigrants
84
Which sentence best completes the diagram?
Stalin allowed free access to West Berlin by railroad & air
Stalin united all the Allied sectors under one city govt
Stalin cut off supply routes to democratic West Berlin
Stalin built a wall in Berlin to separate the East & West
85
Which event was the catalyst for the secession of the first seven Southern states in 1861?
Robert E. Lee was brave and convinced the southerners
Lincoln was elected and the South wanted slavery
Popular Sovereignty and Fugitive Slave Law was favorable
Jefferson Davis was liked and he loved the south
86
Which Supreme Court decision is correctly paired with its subject?
Regents of the Uni of Cali v. Bakke- > Affirmative Action
Swann v. CharlotteBoard of Education -> rights of accused
Roe v. Wade -> busing to achieve racial integration
Miranda v. Arizona -> reproductive rights
87
What did the rejection of League of Nations, Fordney-McCumber Act & the Quota Act all point to?
increasing internationalism
increasing militarism
increasing imperialism
increasing isolationism
88
What problem faced by American soldiers in Vietnam do these photographs illustrate?
the popularity of Ho Chi Minh & Communist ideals
the problem of obtaining medical supplies in a combat zone
difficulty of distinguishing Vietcong from regular villagers
the widespread corruption of the South Vietnamese govt
89
What was the main idea of this cartoon? The League of Nations...
should act more firmly in resisting acts of aggression
gives too much power to small countries like Belgium
should be replaced by the United Nations
is weak because the U.S has failed to become a member
90
How did many nativists feel about the rapid influx of immigrants between 1870 and 1900? They...
worried that the costs of urban housing would go down
hoped that the growth of cities would bring concerts & parks
welcomed the arrival of diff ppls w/ diff foods & traditions
feared that the imm. might take their jobs for lower wages
91
What was one impact of the changes shown in the graph?
local food prices remained high because of domestic demand
farmers didn't participate in the prosperity of the 1920s
the govt purchases the agricultural surplus from farmers
speculators bought American farmland at inexpensive prices
92
How did the "New Immigrants" differ from the "Old Immigrants"?
they came seeking new economic opportunities
most of them spoke very little English
most of them were Protestants
they were generally accepted by native-born Americans
93
Which 4 organizations opposed the use of violence in the struggle for Civil Rights?
SNCC after 1967, SCLC, CORE, Black Panthers
CORE, KKK, Black Panthers, Nation of Islam
NAACP, Urban League, CORE, SCLC
NAACP, Urban League, SNCC after 1967, Nation of Islam
94
The diagram provides details about Europe in the 1930s. Which phrase completes the diagram?
Important Success of the League of Nation
Ways In Which Hitler Violated the Treaty of Versailles
French Response to the Rise of Nazism
Examples of German-Italian Cooperation
95
What did African American writers artist, & musicians hope to achieve during Harlem Renaissance
to display ability as conscientious workers in the workplace
to show the pursuit of material success can lead to tragedy
to show that AAs could produce great works of literature&art
96
Which phrase completes the diagram?
Theodore Roosevelt's "Square Deal"
Harry S. Truman's "Fair Deal"
Franklin Roosevelt's "New Deal"
Warren Harding's "Return to Normalcy"
97
What was the primary goal of the organization that issued this certificate?
to replace individual labor unions with a single union
obtain better conditions for workers in its unions
help the transition from a capitalist to a socialist society
help cigar workers obtain better housing & citizenship
98
Which demand by Betty Friedan, Gloria Steinem & other members of feminist movement during 1960s
the demand to preserve of women's traditional roles
the demand for social and economic equality
the demand for women's right to vote
the demand to defeat the Equal Rights Amendment
99
What new change came to women just after WW1?
the right to drink
the right to serve in military combat
the right to vote
equal pay for equal work
100
Which phrase best completes the diagram?
opposed African-American participation in elections
expressed pride in being African-Americans
ignored racist attitudes in Northern cities
proposed emigration to Africa
101
What was an important impact of the Federal Highway Act in 1956?
state control of immigration routes has increased
traffic makes it more difficult for the armed forces to move
travel & trade between states become easier & faster
towns by the interstate system generally grew just as fast
102
What conclusion can be made about American trade today? (chart is from 2012)
China imports more goods from U.S than it exports
Americans export more goods to Germany than to Japan
U.S import more goods from Europe than from any other region
2 of America's 3 strongest partners are members of NAFTA
103
Which problem was demonstrated by events at Rosewood in 1923?
the growing strength of the KKK in Southern states
the continuing prevalence of racism in inland Southern towns
racial tensions in Northern cities in the years after WW1
absence of agricultural employment in Southern communities
104
What did Roosevelt plan to do with the executive branch, according to the excerpt? He planned..
to increase its size & power to deal with the Depression
to maintain its size in relationship to the other 2 branches
to look to Congress for most of his ideas
to reduce its size give greater power to state & local govt
105
What threat was President Truman referring to in the speech above?
Communist infilteration in the U.S State Department
the spread of Communism to Greece and Turkey
Vietnamese resistance to the continuation of imperialism
a regional war between India & Pakistan
106
This picture shows missiles in E. Berlin. Which problem of the Cold War is highlighted?
lack of free speech & freedom of religion under Communism
inability of Communist countries to supply enough goods
the dangers of nuclear proliferation
failure of E. Europe to maintain trade & travel w/ the West
107
Why do American leaders have a major role in negotiating an Israeli-Palestinian settlement?
they think this would promote gr8er stability in MiddleEast
they fear extermination of the Palestinian community
they want to prevent Israel from getting nuclear weapons
they believe Israel may have hidden oil reserves
108
The cartoon was published in May 1973. With which event was this cartoon associated?
Teapot Dome Scandal
Watergate Scandal
Iran Hostage Crisis
Iran-Contra Affair
109
Which best describes the activists of the KKK during the 1920s?
promoted anti-immigrant/Catholic/Jewish/black sentiment
helped Marcus Garvey in transporting blacks to Africa
were mainly directed at preventing blacks from voting
achieved control of both the Congress & the Presidency
110
Which event caused the changes in African American voter registration shown?
integrated schools encouraged African Americans to vote
Southern states enacted their own new voting laws
Congress passed the Voting Rights Act of 1965
desegregation restaurants & hotels made voting easier
111
What tactics was used by Cesar Chavez to further the goals of the United Farm Workers?
armed violence against rich farm owners
voting for new laws to protect workers
civil disobedience by lying down in fields
national boycotts of some type of produce
112
European powers carved out "spheres of influence" in China. What did John Hays propose to this?
The US would help China to recover land taken by Europe
US would help Boxers to overthrow foreign influence in China
US would block ports if it wasn't given control of Hong Kong
The US & other nations should enjoy equal trade in China
113
Which city was a main port of embarkation for Rough Riders during Spanish-American War?
Jacksonville, Florida
Galveston, Texas
New Orleans, Louisiana
Tampa, Florida
114
Why was there racial unrest in Northern cities after WW1?
arrival of immigrants from Europe caused tensions AAs
AAs baseball players were allowed to play on white teams
migration of AAs had created grater competition for jobs
African Americans had been given the right to vote
115
The chart summarizes important legislation in 1960s. Complete the phrase. "A state cannot.."
impose procedures that deny the right to vote bc of age
deny citizens the right to vote on the basis of gender
deny the right to vote to American Indians
have procedures that deny the right to vote bc of race
116
Baker v. Carr and Wesberry v. Sanders. What has been the long term effect of these decisions?
more woman have been elected to public office
poll taxes & literacy tests have been prohibited
representation in state legislatures & Congress is more =
rural districts have generally gained in representations
117
Which New Deal agency constructed a series dams that produced hydroelectricity?
the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
118
Which is the best contemporary definition of a "scalawag"?
a Northern abolitionist who supported the Freedman's Bureau
A Northerner who came to the South after the Civil War
a freedman entitled to vote
a white Southerner who supported Reconstruction
119
What was an important result of the Persian Gulf War of 1990?
Kurdish rebels gained independence from Iraq
Saddam Hussein was removed from power in Iraq
Kuwait was freed from occupation by Iraq
relations between Israel & Iran improved
120
How did President Bush respond to the acts of terrorism committed on 9/11/01? He...
sent troops to Israel to protect it from terrorist attacks
invaded Iraq
ordered a boycott of goods
sent troops to Afghanistan when it refused to give bin Laden
121
How did completion of the first transcontinental railroad encouraged settlement in the West?
it frightened Indian tribes, who retreated to reservations
it made it easier for farmers to ship goods back east
it required iron & coal to build
it led to new discoveries of precious minerals
122
What was the primary cause of the changes to the unemployment rate in the U.S in 1920 & 1921?
the impact of the Red Scare
the Bolshevik victory in the Russian Civil War
effects of demobilization
the passage of the Emergency Quota Act
123
What was the main purpose of the reservation system?
to make it easier for Indians to assimilate
to clear federal lands for settlement by railroads & farmers
to provide jobs for Union troops & veterans after Civil War
to make the transcontinental railroad safer
124
What caused African American demographic patterns in the US to shift during World War 1?
the availability of cheap farmland in the North
effects of the Civil Rights movement
more job opportunities in Northern cities
the closing of factories in the South
125
Which identifies an accomplishment of Thomas Edison and his team of researchers?
the first practical light bulb
the first internal combustion engine
the first telephone
the first steam engine
126
What was the primary purpose of the War Powers Act of 1973? To..
mobilize the National Guard to stop race riots
use troops to defend against armed attacks on the U.S
limit ability of Prez. to intervene militarily w/o Congress
send troops to rescue U.S hostages
127
Which Supreme Court decision did the actions of these police violate?
Miranda v. Arizona
Bush v. Gore
Gideon v. Wainwright
Mapp v. Ohio
128
What was one effect of the the storms across the Great Plains in the 1930s?
increase in farm production on the Great Plains
growth of the banking industry from farm loans
suspension of government assistance to farmers
migration of many to California and other states
129
Which statement best represents the "credibility gap" during the Vietnam War?
baby boom generation vs. protests on college campuses
draft card burnings vs. shooting at Kent State
Doves vs. Hawks
TV war images vs. claims of govt officials
130
Which program was one of the most lasting impacts of President Johnson's "Great Society"?
Meat Inspection Act
Social Security
Federal Deposit Insurance
Medicare
131
What was a negative aspect of the "Americanization" policy?
Indians atended reservation schools and learned a trade
Indians saw the survival of their cultures threatened
Indians learned English and could gain the right to vote
Indians could own and farm 160 acres of their own land
132
What would be the best title for the box above?
Methods Used by Forty-Niners to Stake Claims
How American Indians and Western Farmers Cooperated
How Farmers Adapted to Conditions on the Great Plains
Sources of Conflict between Ranchers and Farmers
133
Based on these statements, which conclusion can be made about the media during the Vietnam War?
criticism from media lead to the decision to leave Vietnam
President Johnson took secret steps to silence the media
the mainstream media had little impact
Johnson was willing to violate freedom of the press
134
What was a consequence of the rapid growth of cities in the late 1800s?
the decline of political machines in the Midwest
the rapid growth of tenements and ghettos
a decrease in the gap between rich and poor
the migrations of poor workers to the suburbs
135
Which phrase best completes the diagram?
spurred a period of economic growth and prosperity
stimulated a period of Progressive reforms
helped to bring about the Second Industrial Revolution
led to a wave of strikes across the country
136
Which of the following contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War?
Southern states wanted to suppress local slave revolts
Dred Scott ruling led Northern officials to defy federal law
North opposed the shipment of Southern cotton to Gr8 Britain
Southerners feared that Northerners would abolish slavery
137
How did popular attitudes towards the federal govt shift during the Great Depression?
voters grew weary of govt bc they felt it favored the rich
public opinion turned against new govt programs of taxes
people thought state govt became better at economic growth
ppl expected the govt to help solve their economic problems
138
What was the significance of this event to the Vietnam War?
demonstrated the superiority of U.S forces over Vietcong
Vietcong could attack cities and were not close to defeat
U.S & S. Vietnamese troops forced Vietcong to retreat
failure led to disagreements between Vietcong & N. Vietnam
139
Why were immigrants from Southern & Eastern Europe welcomed by industrialists? Immigrants..
were willing to work for lower wages than most other workers
voted for candidates from the local political machine
lived in ghettos with other people from the same background
found it difficult to learn English and assimilate
140
Which foreign policy do these two statements illustrate?
containment
isolationsim
appeasement
Good Neighbor policy
141
Which two organizations sought to overturn segregation?
NAACP & Congress of Racial Equality
SNCC & the Black Panthers
KKK & Nation of Islam
AFL-CIO & Black Power Movement
142
Based on the map, which action would have triggered American intervention in 1956?
Soviet intervention in a local Communist party in Turkey
Soviet repression of an anti-Communist govt in Hungary
a declaration of independence statehood by the Belgian Congo
the outbreak of an armed conflict between China and Mongolia
143
Supreme Court rule that a person accused of a serious crime must be provided w/ an attorney
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
Yates v. United States
Roe v. Wade
144
Which event sparked these changes?
the Soviet Union launched its satellite, Sputnik
North Korea crossed the 38th parallel to invade South Korea
Senator Joseph McCarthy announced the discovery of "Reds"
Mao Zedong led a successful Communist revolution in China
145
Which sentence describes neighborhoods like the one advertised above?
their construction was federally funded by the G.I Bill
they welcomed Americans of all ethnic backgrounds
their spread was encouraged by the Federal Highway Act
they were built for propaganda purposes during the Cold War
146
Which groups did not generally participate in the prosperity of the 1920s?
manufacturers & real estate developers
stock brokers & automobile workers
stock brokers & automobile workers
minorities & railroad workers
147
What was introduced in Southern states after Reconstruction to circumvent this amendment?
ex-slaves increased participation in government
children in the South went to segregated schools
"Jim Crow" laws imposed racial segregation in public places
Poll taxes, literary tests, & residency requirements
148
A terrible fire took place at this location, killing 146 women.
Square Shirtwaist Factory
Pullman Company
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory
Carnegie Factory
149
What was the main purpose of the March on Washington D.C in 1963? To demand...
reparations for oppression experiences by African Americans
support of Supreme Court's decisions to desegregate schools
an end to racial discrimination by federal contractors
that Congress pass President Kennedy's Civil Rights Bill

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1
What impact did Radical Republicans in Congress have on Reconstruction?
Prevented President Johnson from sending troops to the South
They opposed passage of the 14th Amendment
Persuaded President Johnson to pardon ex Confederate leaders
Encouraged ex-slaves to exercise their new political rights
2
How were the attacks on Pearl Harbor in 1941 & World Trade Center in 2001 similar?
both caused Americans to enter into armed conflicts
both convinced American voters to retreat into isolationsim
both led to military conscription of Adult American men
both resulted in global economic depressions
3
Which applicants were given priority for admission to the U.S under the Refugee Act of 1980?
those needing immediate medical treatment
those w/ close relatives already living in the U.S
those looking for better economic opportunities
those who fear political, social or religious persecution
4
What do the philosophies of these three African American leaders suggest?
conditions were generally acceptable to the AA community
AAs believed that racial equality could not be achieved
frustrations with inequality led AAs to fight discrimination
only Washington felt that whites would accept AAs as equals
5
Which group most favored the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882?
anarchists who immigrated from Europe
imperialists in Congress
nativists on the West Coast
Progressives from the Midwest
6
How was the Marshall Plan designed to discourage the spread of Communism in Europe? By...
restoring economic stability to the nations of WesternEurope
establishing freely elected govts in Poland & Czechoslovakia
joining European nations together into the European Union
providing military assistance to France, Gr8 Brit and Italy
7
How did the Cold War most affect Florida?
People in FL could not sell products to E. Europe
Senator McCarthy accused people in FL to being Communists
Thousands of refugees fled Cuba's dictatorship to FL
Nuclear missiles installed in Cuba threatened FL
8
Which foreign policy goal led to the instructions in the document above? American leaders..
wanted to maintain military bases in both North &South Korea
wanted to prevent Communist N. Korea from taking South Korea
wanted to unite North & South into one democratic nation
wanted prevent China from taking over North Korea
9
Based on this statement, why did her family immigrate to the United States?
discovery of gold in the Black Hills pulled them to the U.S
a drought in western Russia pushed them out of Russia
promise of jobs in the oil industry pulled them to the U.S
religious persecution pushed them out of Russia
10
What was the main objective of the plan described in General Scott's letter?
to sign treaties with countries about not helping the South
to end Southern supply lines by controlling the railroads
to attack & bring under control a few key Southern cities
to suffocate the South by controlling the Mississippi River
11
Which phrase completes the diagram?
Introduction of New Technologies
War in Europe
Overproduction of Goods
Agricultural Drought
12
What policy did President Nixon use to remove U.S troops from S. Vietnam?
Vietnamization
Operation Rolling Thunder
"Arms for Bases"
Flexible Response
13
How did the patent system encourage inventiveness?
guaranteed inventors a fee if they granted a patent
advertised an invention so the inventor could sell faster
gave people the rights of their invention for a limited time
inventors could locate manufacturers for production
14
What was the significance of the Interstate Commerce Act and the Sherman Antitrust?
pushed Big Business to grow by passing protective tariffs
both used to break up labor unions
Congress could regulate business in certain circumstances
prevented poor quality goods from being shipped
15
Which civil rights leader helped to draft the United Nations Charter?
Fred Korematsu
James Doolittle
A. Philip Randolph
Mary McLeod Bethune
16
What was the purpose for rationing by the Office of Price Administration?
to ensure that products were available for military use
to ensure that children did not use too many products
to ensure that schools did not run out of suplies
to ensure the elderly had a good supply of consumer goods
17
What was the significance of the Battle of Wounded Knee?
brought the Indian wars to a bitter end
started the series of wars between the Indians and settlers
resulted in the Indians being forced onto reservations
caused Sitting Bull to not sign the Treaty of Fort Laramie
18
What was an important consequence of the Haymarket Riot?
victory of workers in the Homestead Strike
rally of public opinion in favor or workers
break up of the American Federation of Labor
decline of the Knights of Labor
19
Which of these was a negative result of the construction of the Panama Canal?
Colombia & other Latin countries resented USA interference
War materials & troops could now move quickly between coasts
large #s of merchant ships could pass through canal annually
water route between Atlantic & Pacific Ocean was shortened
20
Why did Congress feel the Selective Service was necessary?
The U.S needed to increase agricultural production
The U.S needed laborers to replace men in armed services
The U.S needed to produce war goods, like ships and uniforms
The U.S needed to raise troops to fight overseas
21
How did engineers overcome obstacles that the geography of Panama posed to building the canal?
used steam shovels to dredge the lake & bring elevation down
used pneumatic drills & dynamite to remove mountains
sprayed insecticides & used concrete locks to raise ships
built new paved roads so dump trucks can remove dirt
22
Which of these was NOT a long term result of the New Deal?
creation of a safety net to help families in emergencies
expanded political participation by farmers, workers & poor
state ownership of basic industries; steelworks & railroads
a shift in national voting patterns in favor of Democrats
23
What was the purpose of the Grange movement?
to end rural isolation of farmers &represent their interests
to fight the corruption of political machines in cities
to agitate for govt ownership of RRs, telegraphs, telephones
to halt the influx of immigrants from South & East Europe
24
Which phrase best completes this graphic organizers?
military defeat of Nazi Germany
economic aid to other countries
Federal aid to American farmers
free trade with Canada
25
Which tactic was sometimes used by management to resist the demands of labor?
lockout
strike
picket line
boycott
26
Based on the excerpt, which state would Oliver Wendell Holmes have agreed?
Freedom of speech is not absolute
Immigrants cannot be permitted during wartime
Prayer in public schools is unconstitutional
Criticism of policies of allied countries must be prohibited
27
What was an important effect of the sharecropping system and debt peonage?
free men achieved economic independence from their ex master
free men remained economically dependent on their ex masters
free men achieved social and political equality in the South
free men played an important role in local and state gov't
28
What was a "pull" factor that contributed to the settling of the Far West?
new discoveries of gold & silver in Nevada and South Dakota
many craftsmen in Northeastern cities couldn't find work
farmland for sale in the Northeast & Midwest was limited
large families in foreign countries didn't have enough land
29
How were these two works similar? Both..
offered a temporary comic escape from their problems
described the struggles of the Okies after moving to Cali
were artistic responses to the hardships of the Depression
criticized the inability of values to end the Depression
30
What were the major consequences of the Civil War?
end of slavery & strengthening of power of the federal gov't
ending racial discrimination & social & equality
states leaving the Union & nullify federal laws
ending slavery in the North
31
Based on this, what actions did President Hoover take in response to the Great Depression? He..
offered limited federal assistance to businesses and banks
introduced public works projects to increase employment
refused to take any measures because of laissez-faire
ordered emergency federal relief payments to the unemployed
32
Which generalization do these posters support?
the govt tried to recruit women for combat in the war
the govt urged women to fill jobs left vacant by men
women refused to volunteer to assist in the war effort
female military officers commanded both male & female troops
33
Which event do these newspapers describe?
Great Migration
Prohibition
Red Scare
The Cold War
34
Which phrase completes the diagram?
U.S fight a 3 yr war against Filipino rebels seeking freedom
U.S Senate resuses to annex Philippines
Filipino leaders invite the U.S to annex Philippines
American businessmen overthrow the ruler of the Philippines
35
Why did many US Senators object to this article? They..
were afraid tht League would be controlled by hostile powers
feared Americans would be required to act against aggression
thought it demanded that Americans grant Philippine freedom
had plans to seize new overseas territories for US
36
Which phrase completes the diagram?
Events that Weakened Public Trust in Govt
Disagreements between the Supreme Court & President
Clashes between the Executive & Legislative Branches
Efforts to Reduce Presidential Power
37
Which program was started By President Kennedy to further the ideals expressed in his statement
Peace Corps
the space program
South East Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO)
opening of relations with the People's Republic of China
38
Why did the Union impose a naval blockade on the South during the Civil War?
encourage Union sympathizers to rejoin the union
to strangle the shipment of supplies to the Confederacy
to promote domestic industries in the South
to motivate ex-slaves to migrate to the North
39
How were Americans influenced by the growth of railroads during the 2nd Industrial Revolution?
railroads led to shortages of materials
started construction of steamships to trade up & down rivers
caused cotton, rice & wheat production to move to West Coast
created time zones, growth of cities and national market
40
Which was not one of President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points?
creation of an independent Poland
autonomous developments for Austria and Ottoman Empire
lenient treatment of the Central Powers
creation of a peace-keeping associations of nations
41
According to this excerpt, which action was justified?
busing students to distant schools for racial integration
sendings students to the schools closest to their homes
maintaining some racially segregated schools
substituting private & charter schools for public schools
42
What was one of the arguments used in favor of these changes?
Imperialist expansion threatens to bring US into conflict
American industries need materials & markets found overseas
Imperialism is contrary to American democratic principles
Colonials invited USA leadership to help their economies
43
Which action was taken as a result of this commonly held viewpoint shown?
the U.S sent troops to South Vietnam
the U.S enacted the War Powers Act
the U.S distributed economic aid under the Marshall Plan
the U.S attacked China during the Korean War
44
Based on the graph, what conclusion can be made about government policies in the 1930s?
New Deal policies failed to improve the economy
Despite New Deal policies, unemployment rate remained high
by 1938, the New Deal had brought unemployment back down
Hoover's policies were more effective than the New Deal
45
Law that ended quotes based on origin & allowed equal # of immigrants for each country
Immigration Act of 1965
Illegal Immigration Reform & Immigration Responsibility Act
Immigration & Reform Act of 1986
McCarran Walter Act
46
Which conflict is described in the newspaper shown on the left?
ranchers competed for grazing along the Chisholm Trial
ranchers with herds opposed farmers with fenced properties
Great Plains farmers contested the railroad shipping rates
Indians opposed homesteaders for control of the Great Plains
47
What is the main idea of the cartoon?
the land of oppertunity is not for Russian immigrants
if an alien is from Latin American, he/she can be deported
dangerous Communists & anarchists should be sent out
packing aliens like sardines is a violation of human rights
48
Why did the US Senate fail to ratify the Treaty of Versailles in 1919? Many Senators...
felt League would interfere with plans in Philippines
feared the League of Nations would involve the US in wars
predicted that membership in the League would be expensive
opposed severe sanctions that the treaty placed on Germany
49
What measure did President Roosevelt urge Congress to pass in this message?
Exchange of arms for leases to bases
Quarantine Act
Neutrality Act
Lend-Lease Act
50
Which phrase completes the diagram?
Discriminated against African Americans
Gave Americans of all races with equal rights under the law
Denied blacks freedom of movement & basic civil rights
Required racial segregation in all public places
51
What point of view does Johnson express? Imperialism..
is worthwhile bc more advanced societies have better tech
seeks to conquer & exploit weaker people than help them
feeds colonial peoples & saves them from famine & disease
is beneficial bc it brings Christianity to heathens
52
What was the purpose of the bonds being sold in the cartoon?
to keep the United States out of war
to make emergency loans to Britain and France
the avoid an economic depression
to help finance the American war effort
53
What did the Washington Naval Conference and Kellogg-Briand Pact have in common?
created alliances between the Allied & Central Powers
were treaties that limited the # of tanks & airplanes
were series of naval treaties involving the Allied Powers
were attempts at promoting world peace w/o League of Nations
54
What common goal did the laws announced in these headlines share?
to keep America from being drawn into a war in Europe
to direct all sales of arms through the League of Nations
to limit U.S trade to countries in the Western Hemisphere
to maintain freedom of the open sea
55
Which statement best summarizes the outcome of the Korean War? (S=south N=north)
Korea was reunited under a coalition government
N. Korea made gains in the S. but lost territory in the N.
N. and S. remained divided at the 38th parallel
majority of N. Korea fled south causing govt to fall
56
What program did President Lyndon B. Johnson introduce to reduce economic inequalities?
New Deal
Great Society
Marshall Plan
Alliance for Progress
57
Which problem is addressed in the cartoon?
city governments were providing inadequate services
the deadlock between political parties was costing taxpayers
political machines were profiting from public contracts
new citizens were unable to exercise their voting rights
58
Which best describes how American women reacted to American participation in World War 1?
protested but most supported the war effort & filled jobs
women's protests for suffrage impeded the war effort
large #s of women were forced to move from their homes
many women served in combat for the first time
59
Which phrase completes the diagram?
Consequences of the Vietnam War
Causes of the Vietnam War
The "Credibility Gap"
The Domino Theory
60
Which two groups most helped the free men during the Reconstruction Era?
Southern Democrats and supporters of the Black Codes
Radical Republicans and carpetbaggers
Northern Democrats and KKK
Confederate veterans and supporters of President Johnson
61
How were the Homestead and Pullman Strikes similar?
both ended in important defeats for organized labor
both were led by union organizer Eugene V. Debs
both had armed confrontation between workers & Pinkertons
both were ended by federal court injunctions
62
Which view was held by most Southerners of the secession crisis of 1860-1861?
Revolution against elected officials isn't justified
The Union was made by the states so they could leave it
Economic connections in the North made secession disastrous
The Union was formed by Americans & not by individual states
63
The Great Strike of 1877 was about what industry?
textile
steel
coal
railroad
64
Which group of leaders discouraged cooperation with members of other racial groups?
Rosa Parks, Thurgood Marshall & Constance Baker Motley
Roy Wilkins, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr & Dr. Ralph Abernathy
Malcom X, Stokely Carmichael & H. Rap Brown
A. Philip Randolph, James Farmer, Fannie Lou Hamer
65
Which entrepreneur is NOT correctly paired with his field?
John D. Rockefeller --> telecommunications
J.P Morgan --> finance
Gustavus Swift --> meat-packing
Andrew Carnegie --> steel
66
Which was not one of the "new bureaus" referred to in this cartoon?
American Federation of Labor
Committee of Public Information
War Industries Bond
Railroad Administration
67
What was an important consequence of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
the U.S kept missiles in Turkey & Greece pointed at Soviets
Castro was removed from power in Cuba
the Soviet Union kept nuclear missiles in Cuba pointed at FL
Soviet & U.S leaders established a "hot line" & a treaty
68
Which conclusion can best be drawn from the map? American imperialists..
intended to challenge European control of Africa & Asia
believed it was their Manifest Destiny to take Canada&Mexico
were concerned w/ maintaining U.S trade with Europe
saw their nation's opportunities in the Pacific & Caribbean
69
What was the significance of this resolution? Congress...
denied President the revenues he needed to fight in Vietnam
provided the President w/ new powers to declare war
autorized the President to take military action in Asia
showed its supprt for a policy of isolationism
70
Which sentence completes the diagram? (Events in U.S in June 1941)
three-quarters of the states ratify the 14th Amendment
A. Philip Randolph proposes a "March on Washington"
Japanese-Americans are relocated to internment camps
U.S Supreme Court says racial segregation unconstitutional
71
What is the main idea of the cartoon?
federal gov't provided Indians with all the supplies needed
Indians went hungry while federal Indian agents grew wealthy
federal Indian agents helped them grow crops on reservations
the livestock raised on the Indian reservations were sick
72
Which of the following shoes the correct sequence of events in WW2?
Pearl Harbor, Battle of Midway, VJ-Day, D-Day, VE-Day
Pearl Harbor, Battle of Midway, D-Day, VE-Day, VJ-Day
D-Day, VE-Day, Pearl Harbor, Battle of Midway, VJ-Day
Battle of Midway, D-Day, VE-Day, Pearl Harbor, VJ-Day
73
What event was planned to solve the problem indentidied by admiral Nagano
attack on Pearl Habor
dropping of the atomic bomb
invasion of the Soviet Union
use of V-2 rockets against cities
74
How did methods of warfare in World War II differ from those in World War I?
German submarines attacked British & American shipping
plane, tank & troop movements were coordinated for advances
because of a sortage of manpower, women fought overseas
soldiers mostly stayed in trenches to avoid gun fire
75
How successful were the domestic policies of President Kennedy & Johnson? They...
led to a credibility gap & growing distrust in govt
failed to pass through Congress & left no lasting impact
promoted social equality but failed to eliminate poverty
prevented the U.S from making overseas commitments
76
Which was NOT one of the demands of AIM (American Indian Movement)?
revising txtbks to include the American Indian perspective
distribution of remaining reservation to individuals
more federal aid to American Indians living on resevations
ending biased depictions of American Indians in movies & TV
77
Which sentence completes the chart?
Jewish people emigrated with most of their belongings
Jews organize rebellions to overthrow the Nazi dictatorship
synagogues & stores are attacked in govt supported riots
Jewish people are forced to act as slaves in nonJewish homes
78
What was the primary purpose of Ellis Island in 1904? Processing...
first class passengers arriving on European steamship lines
processing immigrants who mainly came from East/South Europe
highly skilled workers arriving from China
permanent residents applying for U.S citizenship
79
What does this advertisement illustrate?
the triumph of the "Sexual Revolution"
the influence of woman advertisers in the media
the success of employment laws against discrimination
social attitudes against which feminists objected
80
How did most Native Americans respond to restrictions by the U.S government?
ignoring the restrictions
seeking monetary compensation
moving from their lands
abiding by signed treaties
81
How did the Dawes Act mark a departure from earlier federal Indian policy?
let Indians to withdraw private plots from the reservation
led to conflicts between settlers & Indians
encouraged the shooting of buffalo herds from new railroads
it caused Indians to live on reservations farther west
82
Excerpt is from the decision of Plessy v. Ferguson. What practice did this ruling uphold?
African-American participation in politics
racial segregation in public places
job training for freedman
free public schooling for all races
83
Why has the number of legal immigrants to the U.S increased since 1980s?
TV & internet have attracted more young people to the U.S
the U.S has not secured its borders w/ Mexico & Canada
food shortages forced more people to migrate to the U.S
liberal immigration laws have allowed more legal immigrants
84
Which sentence best completes the diagram?
Stalin allowed free access to West Berlin by railroad & air
Stalin united all the Allied sectors under one city govt
Stalin cut off supply routes to democratic West Berlin
Stalin built a wall in Berlin to separate the East & West
85
Which event was the catalyst for the secession of the first seven Southern states in 1861?
Robert E. Lee was brave and convinced the southerners
Lincoln was elected and the South wanted slavery
Popular Sovereignty and Fugitive Slave Law was favorable
Jefferson Davis was liked and he loved the south
86
Which Supreme Court decision is correctly paired with its subject?
Regents of the Uni of Cali v. Bakke- > Affirmative Action
Swann v. CharlotteBoard of Education -> rights of accused
Roe v. Wade -> busing to achieve racial integration
Miranda v. Arizona -> reproductive rights
87
What did the rejection of League of Nations, Fordney-McCumber Act & the Quota Act all point to?
increasing internationalism
increasing militarism
increasing imperialism
increasing isolationism
88
What problem faced by American soldiers in Vietnam do these photographs illustrate?
the popularity of Ho Chi Minh & Communist ideals
the problem of obtaining medical supplies in a combat zone
difficulty of distinguishing Vietcong from regular villagers
the widespread corruption of the South Vietnamese govt
89
What was the main idea of this cartoon? The League of Nations...
should act more firmly in resisting acts of aggression
gives too much power to small countries like Belgium
should be replaced by the United Nations
is weak because the U.S has failed to become a member
90
How did many nativists feel about the rapid influx of immigrants between 1870 and 1900? They...
worried that the costs of urban housing would go down
hoped that the growth of cities would bring concerts & parks
welcomed the arrival of diff ppls w/ diff foods & traditions
feared that the imm. might take their jobs for lower wages
91
What was one impact of the changes shown in the graph?
local food prices remained high because of domestic demand
farmers didn't participate in the prosperity of the 1920s
the govt purchases the agricultural surplus from farmers
speculators bought American farmland at inexpensive prices
92
How did the "New Immigrants" differ from the "Old Immigrants"?
they came seeking new economic opportunities
most of them spoke very little English
most of them were Protestants
they were generally accepted by native-born Americans
93
Which 4 organizations opposed the use of violence in the struggle for Civil Rights?
SNCC after 1967, SCLC, CORE, Black Panthers
CORE, KKK, Black Panthers, Nation of Islam
NAACP, Urban League, CORE, SCLC
NAACP, Urban League, SNCC after 1967, Nation of Islam
94
The diagram provides details about Europe in the 1930s. Which phrase completes the diagram?
Important Success of the League of Nation
Ways In Which Hitler Violated the Treaty of Versailles
French Response to the Rise of Nazism
Examples of German-Italian Cooperation
95
What did African American writers artist, & musicians hope to achieve during Harlem Renaissance
to display ability as conscientious workers in the workplace
to show the pursuit of material success can lead to tragedy
to show that AAs could produce great works of literature&art
96
Which phrase completes the diagram?
Theodore Roosevelt's "Square Deal"
Harry S. Truman's "Fair Deal"
Franklin Roosevelt's "New Deal"
Warren Harding's "Return to Normalcy"
97
What was the primary goal of the organization that issued this certificate?
to replace individual labor unions with a single union
obtain better conditions for workers in its unions
help the transition from a capitalist to a socialist society
help cigar workers obtain better housing & citizenship
98
Which demand by Betty Friedan, Gloria Steinem & other members of feminist movement during 1960s
the demand to preserve of women's traditional roles
the demand for social and economic equality
the demand for women's right to vote
the demand to defeat the Equal Rights Amendment
99
What new change came to women just after WW1?
the right to drink
the right to serve in military combat
the right to vote
equal pay for equal work
100
Which phrase best completes the diagram?
opposed African-American participation in elections
expressed pride in being African-Americans
ignored racist attitudes in Northern cities
proposed emigration to Africa
101
What was an important impact of the Federal Highway Act in 1956?
state control of immigration routes has increased
traffic makes it more difficult for the armed forces to move
travel & trade between states become easier & faster
towns by the interstate system generally grew just as fast
102
What conclusion can be made about American trade today? (chart is from 2012)
China imports more goods from U.S than it exports
Americans export more goods to Germany than to Japan
U.S import more goods from Europe than from any other region
2 of America's 3 strongest partners are members of NAFTA
103
Which problem was demonstrated by events at Rosewood in 1923?
the growing strength of the KKK in Southern states
the continuing prevalence of racism in inland Southern towns
racial tensions in Northern cities in the years after WW1
absence of agricultural employment in Southern communities
104
What did Roosevelt plan to do with the executive branch, according to the excerpt? He planned..
to increase its size & power to deal with the Depression
to maintain its size in relationship to the other 2 branches
to look to Congress for most of his ideas
to reduce its size give greater power to state & local govt
105
What threat was President Truman referring to in the speech above?
Communist infilteration in the U.S State Department
the spread of Communism to Greece and Turkey
Vietnamese resistance to the continuation of imperialism
a regional war between India & Pakistan
106
This picture shows missiles in E. Berlin. Which problem of the Cold War is highlighted?
lack of free speech & freedom of religion under Communism
inability of Communist countries to supply enough goods
the dangers of nuclear proliferation
failure of E. Europe to maintain trade & travel w/ the West
107
Why do American leaders have a major role in negotiating an Israeli-Palestinian settlement?
they think this would promote gr8er stability in MiddleEast
they fear extermination of the Palestinian community
they want to prevent Israel from getting nuclear weapons
they believe Israel may have hidden oil reserves
108
The cartoon was published in May 1973. With which event was this cartoon associated?
Teapot Dome Scandal
Watergate Scandal
Iran Hostage Crisis
Iran-Contra Affair
109
Which best describes the activists of the KKK during the 1920s?
promoted anti-immigrant/Catholic/Jewish/black sentiment
helped Marcus Garvey in transporting blacks to Africa
were mainly directed at preventing blacks from voting
achieved control of both the Congress & the Presidency
110
Which event caused the changes in African American voter registration shown?
integrated schools encouraged African Americans to vote
Southern states enacted their own new voting laws
Congress passed the Voting Rights Act of 1965
desegregation restaurants & hotels made voting easier
111
What tactics was used by Cesar Chavez to further the goals of the United Farm Workers?
armed violence against rich farm owners
voting for new laws to protect workers
civil disobedience by lying down in fields
national boycotts of some type of produce
112
European powers carved out "spheres of influence" in China. What did John Hays propose to this?
The US would help China to recover land taken by Europe
US would help Boxers to overthrow foreign influence in China
US would block ports if it wasn't given control of Hong Kong
The US & other nations should enjoy equal trade in China
113
Which city was a main port of embarkation for Rough Riders during Spanish-American War?
Jacksonville, Florida
Galveston, Texas
New Orleans, Louisiana
Tampa, Florida
114
Why was there racial unrest in Northern cities after WW1?
arrival of immigrants from Europe caused tensions AAs
AAs baseball players were allowed to play on white teams
migration of AAs had created grater competition for jobs
African Americans had been given the right to vote
115
The chart summarizes important legislation in 1960s. Complete the phrase. "A state cannot.."
impose procedures that deny the right to vote bc of age
deny citizens the right to vote on the basis of gender
deny the right to vote to American Indians
have procedures that deny the right to vote bc of race
116
Baker v. Carr and Wesberry v. Sanders. What has been the long term effect of these decisions?
more woman have been elected to public office
poll taxes & literacy tests have been prohibited
representation in state legislatures & Congress is more =
rural districts have generally gained in representations
117
Which New Deal agency constructed a series dams that produced hydroelectricity?
the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
118
Which is the best contemporary definition of a "scalawag"?
a Northern abolitionist who supported the Freedman's Bureau
A Northerner who came to the South after the Civil War
a freedman entitled to vote
a white Southerner who supported Reconstruction
119
What was an important result of the Persian Gulf War of 1990?
Kurdish rebels gained independence from Iraq
Saddam Hussein was removed from power in Iraq
Kuwait was freed from occupation by Iraq
relations between Israel & Iran improved
120
How did President Bush respond to the acts of terrorism committed on 9/11/01? He...
sent troops to Israel to protect it from terrorist attacks
invaded Iraq
ordered a boycott of goods
sent troops to Afghanistan when it refused to give bin Laden
121
How did completion of the first transcontinental railroad encouraged settlement in the West?
it frightened Indian tribes, who retreated to reservations
it made it easier for farmers to ship goods back east
it required iron & coal to build
it led to new discoveries of precious minerals
122
What was the primary cause of the changes to the unemployment rate in the U.S in 1920 & 1921?
the impact of the Red Scare
the Bolshevik victory in the Russian Civil War
effects of demobilization
the passage of the Emergency Quota Act
123
What was the main purpose of the reservation system?
to make it easier for Indians to assimilate
to clear federal lands for settlement by railroads & farmers
to provide jobs for Union troops & veterans after Civil War
to make the transcontinental railroad safer
124
What caused African American demographic patterns in the US to shift during World War 1?
the availability of cheap farmland in the North
effects of the Civil Rights movement
more job opportunities in Northern cities
the closing of factories in the South
125
Which identifies an accomplishment of Thomas Edison and his team of researchers?
the first practical light bulb
the first internal combustion engine
the first telephone
the first steam engine
126
What was the primary purpose of the War Powers Act of 1973? To..
mobilize the National Guard to stop race riots
use troops to defend against armed attacks on the U.S
limit ability of Prez. to intervene militarily w/o Congress
send troops to rescue U.S hostages
127
Which Supreme Court decision did the actions of these police violate?
Miranda v. Arizona
Bush v. Gore
Gideon v. Wainwright
Mapp v. Ohio
128
What was one effect of the the storms across the Great Plains in the 1930s?
increase in farm production on the Great Plains
growth of the banking industry from farm loans
suspension of government assistance to farmers
migration of many to California and other states
129
Which statement best represents the "credibility gap" during the Vietnam War?
baby boom generation vs. protests on college campuses
draft card burnings vs. shooting at Kent State
Doves vs. Hawks
TV war images vs. claims of govt officials
130
Which program was one of the most lasting impacts of President Johnson's "Great Society"?
Meat Inspection Act
Social Security
Federal Deposit Insurance
Medicare
131
What was a negative aspect of the "Americanization" policy?
Indians atended reservation schools and learned a trade
Indians saw the survival of their cultures threatened
Indians learned English and could gain the right to vote
Indians could own and farm 160 acres of their own land
132
What would be the best title for the box above?
Methods Used by Forty-Niners to Stake Claims
How American Indians and Western Farmers Cooperated
How Farmers Adapted to Conditions on the Great Plains
Sources of Conflict between Ranchers and Farmers
133
Based on these statements, which conclusion can be made about the media during the Vietnam War?
criticism from media lead to the decision to leave Vietnam
President Johnson took secret steps to silence the media
the mainstream media had little impact
Johnson was willing to violate freedom of the press
134
What was a consequence of the rapid growth of cities in the late 1800s?
the decline of political machines in the Midwest
the rapid growth of tenements and ghettos
a decrease in the gap between rich and poor
the migrations of poor workers to the suburbs
135
Which phrase best completes the diagram?
spurred a period of economic growth and prosperity
stimulated a period of Progressive reforms
helped to bring about the Second Industrial Revolution
led to a wave of strikes across the country
136
Which of the following contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War?
Southern states wanted to suppress local slave revolts
Dred Scott ruling led Northern officials to defy federal law
North opposed the shipment of Southern cotton to Gr8 Britain
Southerners feared that Northerners would abolish slavery
137
How did popular attitudes towards the federal govt shift during the Great Depression?
voters grew weary of govt bc they felt it favored the rich
public opinion turned against new govt programs of taxes
people thought state govt became better at economic growth
ppl expected the govt to help solve their economic problems
138
What was the significance of this event to the Vietnam War?
demonstrated the superiority of U.S forces over Vietcong
Vietcong could attack cities and were not close to defeat
U.S & S. Vietnamese troops forced Vietcong to retreat
failure led to disagreements between Vietcong & N. Vietnam
139
Why were immigrants from Southern & Eastern Europe welcomed by industrialists? Immigrants..
were willing to work for lower wages than most other workers
voted for candidates from the local political machine
lived in ghettos with other people from the same background
found it difficult to learn English and assimilate
140
Which foreign policy do these two statements illustrate?
containment
isolationsim
appeasement
Good Neighbor policy
141
Which two organizations sought to overturn segregation?
NAACP & Congress of Racial Equality
SNCC & the Black Panthers
KKK & Nation of Islam
AFL-CIO & Black Power Movement
142
Based on the map, which action would have triggered American intervention in 1956?
Soviet intervention in a local Communist party in Turkey
Soviet repression of an anti-Communist govt in Hungary
a declaration of independence statehood by the Belgian Congo
the outbreak of an armed conflict between China and Mongolia
143
Supreme Court rule that a person accused of a serious crime must be provided w/ an attorney
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
Yates v. United States
Roe v. Wade
144
Which event sparked these changes?
the Soviet Union launched its satellite, Sputnik
North Korea crossed the 38th parallel to invade South Korea
Senator Joseph McCarthy announced the discovery of "Reds"
Mao Zedong led a successful Communist revolution in China
145
Which sentence describes neighborhoods like the one advertised above?
their construction was federally funded by the G.I Bill
they welcomed Americans of all ethnic backgrounds
their spread was encouraged by the Federal Highway Act
they were built for propaganda purposes during the Cold War
146
Which groups did not generally participate in the prosperity of the 1920s?
manufacturers & real estate developers
stock brokers & automobile workers
stock brokers & automobile workers
minorities & railroad workers
147
What was introduced in Southern states after Reconstruction to circumvent this amendment?
ex-slaves increased participation in government
children in the South went to segregated schools
"Jim Crow" laws imposed racial segregation in public places
Poll taxes, literary tests, & residency requirements
148
A terrible fire took place at this location, killing 146 women.
Square Shirtwaist Factory
Pullman Company
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory
Carnegie Factory
149
What was the main purpose of the March on Washington D.C in 1963? To demand...
reparations for oppression experiences by African Americans
support of Supreme Court's decisions to desegregate schools
an end to racial discrimination by federal contractors
that Congress pass President Kennedy's Civil Rights Bill