The skill and courage of the Tuskegee Airmen served to

decrease opposition to integrating the armed forces

Upon entering World War I, the United States enlarged its military by

passing the Selective Service Act

In 1979, the perceived U.S. support for the Shah of Iran resulted in which of the following?

Revolutionaries kidnapped a group of U.S. citizens in Iran.

Jackie Robinson first rose to national prominence in the late 1940s when he

helped bring end racial segregation in Major League Baseball

Under the U.S. Constitution, the government may not take private property unless

government pays the owner fair compensation for land

Why did the United States adopt the motto In God We Trust in 1956?

distinguish nation from countries that restricted religion

During the 1920s, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were most closely identified with

conflict between modernism and traditionalism

During the 1920s, what was one result of innovations in U.S. transportation technology?

Mass-produced automobiles made travel affordable for people

Primary reason given by U.S. leaders to justify military involvement in Vietnam was it would

keep communism from spreading throughout the region

The government issued ration books during World War II in order to

ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods

How did the Zimmermann telegram influence U.S. entry into World War I?

revealed proposed military alliance between Mexico &Germany.

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 eliminated

literacy tests as prerequisites for voting

Which of the following has resulted from the increased use of computers in the workplace?

Employees are required to sign Internet-usage agreements.

Which headline describes an event that resulted from the terrorist attacks September 11, 2001?

“Troops Deployed to Afghanistan”

Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to reassure the American public during uncertain economic times by

delivering series of evening radio speeches,"fireside chats"

The Federal Housing Administration is a agency that continues to assist many Americans by

helping them obtain mortgage loans from banks

The introduction of vaccines to the United States helped

limit the spread of infectious diseases

General John J. Pershing made a major contribution to the Allied victory in World War I by

transform inexperienced troops into effective military force

The policy objectives of Reaganomics were based on the theory that

tax cuts & financial deregulation promote economic growth

Which of these is an effect rock and roll had on society in the United States in the 1950s?

It contributed to a cultural divide between generations.

Why did the federal government create this program in 1933?

To provide jobs and improve the regional standard of living

1950s the federal government funded educational initiatives in math and sciencein response to

successful launch of the first artificial satellite

How does the 1966 Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona continue to affect society?

People accused of crime informed of constitutional rights

During the nineteenth century, one way political bosses gained voter support was by

making improvements in urban infrastructure

This cover from a 19th century periodical helps illustrate that U.S. was beginning change from

a mostly rural society to a mostly urban one

In the late 1800s, the Supreme Court’s decision in Plessy v. Ferguson

created a legal justification for segregation laws

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1
The skill and courage of the Tuskegee Airmen served to
decrease opposition to integrating the armed forces
increase the number of women joining the U.S. military
encourage immigrant enlistment in the U.S. Army during WW2
give the United States an advantage in military encryption
2
Upon entering World War I, the United States enlarged its military by
enacting the GI Bill
passing the Selective Service Act
creating the Veterans Administration
establishing the Marine Corps
3
In 1979, the perceived U.S. support for the Shah of Iran resulted in which of the following?
Israel demanded U.S. support for bombing of cities in Iran.
Iran attacked a U.S. military base in Asia.
Revolutionaries kidnapped a group of U.S. citizens in Iran.
Soviet forces began an occupation of Iran.
4
Jackie Robinson first rose to national prominence in the late 1940s when he
participated in the Freedom Rides
organized sit-ins to desegregate lunch counters
enrolled in racially segregated University of Mississippi
helped bring end racial segregation in Major League Baseball
5
Under the U.S. Constitution, the government may not take private property unless
the land requires extensive restoration
government pays the owner fair compensation for land
government determine that the land is critical to developers
landowner refuses to build a home on the land
6
Why did the United States adopt the motto In God We Trust in 1956?
honor financial & social contributions of various religions
encourage growth of religious institutions in the country
commemorate social changes introduced by Christian leaders
distinguish nation from countries that restricted religion
7
Which group of people most likely inspired the creation of this 1893 cartoon?
Nativists
Philanthropists
Political bosses
Union leaders
8
During the 1920s, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were most closely identified with
conflict between modernism and traditionalism
development of new forms of popular entertainment
decline of public support for Progressive reforms
increased use of credit by U.S. consumers
9
During the 1920s, what was one result of innovations in U.S. transportation technology?
Airplanes replaced boats as the primary travel to Europe
Mass-produced automobiles made travel affordable for people
Cable cars provided a comfortable means of quick travel
Container ships delivered agricultural goods to ports
10
Primary reason given by U.S. leaders to justify military involvement in Vietnam was it would
promote reconstruction after World War II
maintain the policy of détente
keep communism from spreading throughout the region
fulfill prior United Nations obligations
11
The government issued ration books during World War II in order to
provide financial security for uninsured citizens
allow consumers to buy imported goods at discounted rates
safeguard the profits of struggling businesses
ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods
12
How did the Zimmermann telegram influence U.S. entry into World War I?
It announced the czar’s overthrow in Russia.
German U-boats to destroy British passenger ships
described Romania’s plan to abandon neutrality.
revealed proposed military alliance between Mexico &Germany.
13
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 eliminated
barriers to voting for women
literacy tests as prerequisites for voting
age discrimination in state voting laws
proof of residency as a condition for voting
14
Which of the following has resulted from the increased use of computers in the workplace?
employees that are granted off-site access has decreased
Employees are required to sign Internet-usage agreements.
Unions demand that a forty-hour workweek be enforced.
Corporate use of vertical integration has increased.
15
Which headline describes an event that resulted from the terrorist attacks September 11, 2001?
“Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations Resume”
“Debt Crisis Shakes European Union”
“Russia Increases Petroleum Exports”
“Troops Deployed to Afghanistan”
16
Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to reassure the American public during uncertain economic times by
publishing a weekly news editorial
making short appearances in a variety of Hollywood films
delivering series of evening radio speeches,"fireside chats"
weekly town-hall meetings with average citizens
17
The Federal Housing Administration is a agency that continues to assist many Americans by
helping them choose a reputable home builder
offering incentives for them to invest in rental properties
providing them with money to pay for moving expenses
helping them obtain mortgage loans from banks
18
The introduction of vaccines to the United States helped
limit the spread of infectious diseases
improve the hygiene of medical procedures
limit the risk in consuming imported produce
improve the quality of the water supply
19
General John J. Pershing made a major contribution to the Allied victory in World War I by
transform inexperienced troops into effective military force
negotiating the terms of the Treaty of Versailles
requesting humanitarian aid from Congress
developing advanced technologies for battlefield
20
The policy objectives of Reaganomics were based on the theory that
borrowing from foreign countries would help cover the costs
tax cuts & financial deregulation promote economic growth
reducing trade barriers would result in a budget surplus
significant increases in government spending
21
Which of these is an effect rock and roll had on society in the United States in the 1950s?
It increased the fear of communist expansion.
Promoted values learned during times economic hardship.
It contributed to a cultural divide between generations.
It reminded people of prewar days
22
Why did the federal government create this program in 1933?
Offset the effects of urbanization & rapid population growth
To provide jobs and improve the regional standard of living
To promote organic farming practices
To establish industrial centers in the region
23
1950s the federal government funded educational initiatives in math and sciencein response to
discovery of new chemical elements
successful launch of the first artificial satellite
announcement of international education guidelines
development of the ENIAC computer
24
How does the 1966 Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona continue to affect society?
Federal agencies use affirmative-action guidelines.
People accused of crime informed of constitutional rights
right to be tried by a jury of their peers
Election officials monitor polling sites during elections.
25
Which of these was a major goal of Jane Addams’s Settlement House movement in Chicago?
The establishment of public libraries
The assimilation of immigrants
The introduction of prison reform
The founding of women’s colleges
26
Which of these resulted from the prohibition of alcohol during the 1920s?
The rise of organized crime
A growing fear of communism
The expansion of the consumer economy
A decline in immigration rates
27
During the Gilded Age there was a notable increase in federal support for
the growth of big business
involvement in foreign wars
increased temperance regulations
the acquisition of foreign territories
28
During the nineteenth century, one way political bosses gained voter support was by
advocating the use of poll taxes
campaigning for women’s suffrage
making improvements in urban infrastructure
providing public assistance for former slaves
29
This cover from a 19th century periodical helps illustrate that U.S. was beginning change from
foreign policy of isolationism to one of interventionism
a slave-owning society to one without slavery
a mostly rural society to a mostly urban one
a direct democracy to a representative one
30
Senator Joseph McCarthy is best known for his involvement in
the war effort of the 1940s
the Red Scare of the 1950s
Civil Rights movement of the 1960s
political scandals of the 1970s
31
In the late 1800s, the Supreme Court’s decision in Plessy v. Ferguson
public protests as legal form of civil disobedience
created a legal justification for segregation laws
affirmed the legality federal regulation of state elections
established a legal remedy for victims of discrimination

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