Upon entering WWI, the United States enlarged its military by-

Passing the Selective Service Act

The Roaring 20s were characterize by

installment plans, prohibition, and flappers

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

helped end to racial segregation in Major League Baseball

The government issued rationing books during World War II in order to-

ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods

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

It contributed to a cultural divide between generations

During the 1920s, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryant were closely identified with the-

conflict between modernism and traditionalism

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

To increase the food supply during a farm labor shortage

The skills and courage of the Tuskegee Airmen served to-

decreased opposition to integrating the armed forces

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

the government pays the owner fair compensation

How did the decision to drop the atomic bomb affect International relations

it initiated the arms race with the Soviet Union

The Fed. Housing Authority Adm. is a New Deal agency that continues to assist many Americans by

helping them obtain mortgage loans from banks

The perceived U.S. support for the Shah of Iran resulted in which of the following?

Revolutionaries kidnapped a group of US citizens

Which best describes a major impact Bill Gates has had on U.S. business and technology

he started a company that provides operating software for PC

Why did the US adopt the motto "In God We Trust" in 1956?

distinguish the nation from countries that restrict religion

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 eliminated-

literacy test as prerequisites for voting

The primary reason given by U.S. leaders to justify military involvement in Vietnam was that-

keep communism from spreading through the region

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United States History STAAR review

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1
Upon entering WWI, the United States enlarged its military by-
enacting the GI Bill
Establishing the Marine Corps
Passing the Selective Service Act
creating the Veterans Administration
2
What type of political activity describes when citizens pay a person or group to represent them
Lobbying
Protesting
Boycotting
Recalling
3
The Roaring 20s were characterize by
President impeachment, distrust for the government, and riot
brinkmanship, McCarthyism and a policy of containment
bank failures, the New Deal, and bread lines
installment plans, prohibition, and flappers
4
Jackie Robinson first rose to national prominence in the late 1940's when he did
organized sit-ins to desegregate lunch counters
helped end to racial segregation in Major League Baseball
enrolled in the racially segregated University
participated in the Freedom Rides to desegregate buses
5
The government issued rationing books during World War II in order to-
ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods
allow consumers to buy imported goods at discounted rates
safeguard the profits of struggling business
provide financial security for uninsured citizens
6
Senator Joseph McCarthy is best known for his involvement in-
the Red Scare of the 1950s
the war effort of the 1940s
the political scandal of the 1970s
the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s
7
Which of these resulted from the prohibition of alcohol during the 1920s
A growing fear of communism
A decline in immigration rates
The rise of organized crime
The expansion of consumer economy
8
Which of these is an effect rock and roll had on society in United States in the 1950s
It contributed to a cultural divide between generations
It reminded people of the prewar days
It promoted values learned during times of economic hardship
It increased the fear of communist expansion
9
During the 1920s, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryant were closely identified with the-
increase use of credit by US consumers
conflict between modernism and traditionalism
decline of public support for progressive reforms
development of new forms of popular entertainment
10
What was a primary purpose of the program being promoted by this poster
to reduce health problems among working women
to encourage women to join the workforce
to promote the purchase of organically grown produce
To increase the food supply during a farm labor shortage
11
The skills and courage of the Tuskegee Airmen served to-
give the United States an advantage in military encryption
increased the number of women that joined the military
decreased opposition to integrating the armed forces
encourage immigrant enlistment
12
Which of these was a major goal of Jane Adam's Settlement House movement in Chicago?
The introduction of prison reform
Founding of women's colleges
The establishment of public libraries
The assimilation of immigrants
13
Under the U.S. Constitution, the government may not take private property unless-
the land requires extensive restoration
the government pays the owner fair compensation
the landowners refuses to build
the government determines that land is critical for profits
14
How did the decision to drop the atomic bomb affect International relations
it enabled the UN to administer territory to Japan
It led toe the establishment of the first global government
It prompted the investigation of war crimes.
it initiated the arms race with the Soviet Union
15
The Fed. Housing Authority Adm. is a New Deal 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
16
The perceived U.S. support for the Shah of Iran resulted in which of the following?
Revolutionaries kidnapped a group of US citizens
Soviet forces began an occupation of Iran
Israel demanded US support for the bombing of Iran
Iran attacked a US military base in Asia
17
Which best describes a major impact Bill Gates has had on U.S. business and technology
he started a company that provides operating software for PC
he designed heat shield technology used on space shuttles
he set up the first networking system for the military
He created the first online store
18
Why did the US adopt the motto "In God We Trust" in 1956?
to honor the social contribution of various religious orgs
encourage the growth of religious institutions
to commemorate social changes by Christian Leaders
distinguish the nation from countries that restrict religion
19
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 eliminated-
barriers to voting for women
proof of residency as a condition for voting
literacy test as prerequisites for voting
age discrimination in state voting laws
20
The primary reason given by U.S. leaders to justify military involvement in Vietnam was that-
promote reconstruction after WW II
maintain the policy of detente
fulfill prior UN obligations
keep communism from spreading through the region

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