The economic boom of the 1920s was primarily caused by the

development of new consumer goods industries

Much of the economic growth of the 1920s was based on

the production of new consumer goods

Which action designed to oppose a political policy is closest to the approach used by MLK Jr.?

accepting a jail term rather than registering for the draft

When considering the reliability of a report, what should be carefully considered?

the accurate use of facts in the report

Which information on the writing of the Constitution is considered a primary source?

notes from the Constitutional Convention taken by J. Madison

What was one perspective of African-Americans that was reflected in the founding of the NAACP?

the desire to bring about equality for African-Americans

Lunch counter sit-ins and the actions of freedom riders are examples of

nonviolent attempts to oppose segregation

Which source of information about a candidate for the school board would likely be biased?

A letter to the editor from a supporter of the candidate.

A governmental action that was consistent with the Cold War mentality was the

establishment of loyalty reviews of government employees

“The Treaty of Versailles is founded on a monstrous lie.” - Adolph Hitler

Hitler used resentment toward the Treaty to gain power.

After WWI, which factor was the major cause of the migration of African Americans to the North?

increased job opportunities in Northern cities

Which pair of circumstances represents an accurate cause-and-effect relationship?

more jobs in factories ---> migration of African Americans

The Jim Crow laws, upheld by the Supreme Court in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896), provided for

separate public facilities based on race

The immediate impact of the 1957 launch of Sputnik I was that it

the space race became a form of Cold War competition

Following the Civil War, many Southern states enacted Black Codes to

restrict the rights of formerly enslaved persons

The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s can best be described as

a period of great achievement by African- American artists

Shortly after World War II, the cold war developed mainly as a result of the

competition between the superpowers to explore outer space

The main intent of the literacy test was to

prevent African Americans from exercising a basic right

What major effect did the transistor have on technology?

It reduced the size of electronic appliances.

Which economic trend of the 1920s helped cause the Great Depression?

widening income gap between the rich and the poor

A major goal of the immigration acts of the 1920s was to

limit immigration from southern and eastern Europe

Langston Hughes states that he has “Gone” because

racial discrimination drove him away

The Civil Rights Act, Fair Housing Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act were efforts to

end discrimination against various groups

Which events best support the image of the 1920’s as a decade of nativist sentiment?

passage of the National Origins Act and the rise of the KKK.

Which development is most closely associated with the belief in the domino theory?

military involvement in Vietnam

In the US, the Red Scare of 1919 and the McCarthy Era of the early 1950’s were periods of

persecution of people with anti-American political views

The goal of current Federal Government policies toward Native Americans is to

give Native Americans more control over their own affairs

In the next 30 years, what will be the most likely impact of the baby boom that followed WWII?

Social Security will have to provide for more retirees.

Which advance was responsible for the growth of suburbs in the US in the mid-20th century?

widespread availability of automobiles

Which factors were the major causes of the Red Scare and the Palmer Raids, which followed WWI?

the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia and strikes in the US

The impact of television as a means of international cultural exchange is demonstrated by

the expansion of overseas markets for U.S. TV programs.

Henry Ford produced a more affordable car primarily because his company

developed a less expensive method of production

Cesar Chavez created the United Farm Workers Organization Committee in 1966 primarily to

improve working conditions for migrant laborers

President Harry Truman supported a containment policy after World War II in an attempt to

reduce the influence of the Soviet Union in Europe.

After World War II, the Marshall Plan was proposed as a way to

help European nations recover economically

One way that the Red Scare of the 1920s and McCarthyism of the 1950s were similar is that both

violated the rights of those suspected of unamerican acts.

In the South, the passage of Jim Crow laws in the 1870s and 1880s led directly to the

segregation of public facilities

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1
The economic boom of the 1920s was primarily caused by the
advent of advertising on radio
new economic policies of the League of Nations
elimination of barriers to international trade
development of new consumer goods industries
2
Much of the economic growth of the 1920s was based on
increased trade with other nations
rising prices of agricultural products
the production of new consumer goods
the rapid development of the West
3
Which action designed to oppose a political policy is closest to the approach used by MLK Jr.?
accepting a jail term rather than registering for the draft
a union picketer assaulting a strikebreaker
dissatisfied workers destroying machinery in their factory
an employee resisting arrest for failure to pay taxes
4
When considering the reliability of a report, what should be carefully considered?
the number of claims in the report
the cost of producing the report
the accurate use of facts in the report
the length of the report
5
The Equal Pay Act, Title IX amendment, and the ERA were efforts to improve the status of
women
Native Americans
migrant workers
African Americans
6
Which information on the writing of the Constitution is considered a primary source?
an encyclopedia article on the Constitution
"Economic Interpretation of the Constitution" by C. Beard
a newspaper editorial written in 1887
notes from the Constitutional Convention taken by J. Madison
7
What was one perspective of African-Americans that was reflected in the founding of the NAACP?
the belief that racial segregation was justified
the desire to bring about equality for African-Americans
forming a new political party to represent African-Americans
the hope of encouraging widespread emigration to Africa
8
Lunch counter sit-ins and the actions of freedom riders are examples of
programs dealing with affirmative action
violent acts by the Black Panthers
support of the Americans with Disabilities Act
nonviolent attempts to oppose segregation
9
The major goal of the civil rights movement of the 1960’s was to
end segregation based on race
permit unlimited immigration to the United States
pass an equal rights amendment to the Constitution
establish a separate political state for African Americans
10
Which source of information about a candidate for the school board would likely be biased?
A copy of the candidate’s voting record from her last term.
A televised debate of all of the school board candidates.
A copy of the candidate’s latest income tax return.
A letter to the editor from a supporter of the candidate.
11
A governmental action that was consistent with the Cold War mentality was the
adoption of the GI Bill of Rights
elimination of the Central Intelligence Agency
establishment of loyalty reviews of government employees
reduction in military defense spending
12
“The Treaty of Versailles is founded on a monstrous lie.” - Adolph Hitler
Hitler believed the League of Nations would help Germany.
Hitler used resentment toward the Treaty to gain power.
Hitler wanted WWI Allies to enforce the Treaty of Versailles
Hitler believed Germany was responsible for starting WWI.
13
After WWI, which factor was the major cause of the migration of African Americans to the North?
the start of the Harlem Renaissance
Federal Government job-training programs
laws passed in Northern States to end discrimination
increased job opportunities in Northern cities
14
Which pair of circumstances represents an accurate cause-and-effect relationship?
more jobs in factories ---> migration of African Americans
Jim Crow laws ---> beginning of Reconstruction
Dred Scott decision ---> passage of the Fugitive Slave Law
15
The Jim Crow laws, upheld by the Supreme Court in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896), provided for
separate public facilities based on race
voting rights for African-American males
racial integration of public schools
free land for former slaves
16
The immediate impact of the 1957 launch of Sputnik I was that it
ended the period of peace between the US and the Soviets
forced the United States to find new sources of fuel
focused on the need to regulate the uses of outer space
the space race became a form of Cold War competition
17
Osama Bin Laden orchestrated the 9/11 attacks as the leader of which terrorist organization?
ISIS
KKK
Al Qaeda
Black Hand Society
18
Following the Civil War, many Southern states enacted Black Codes to
support the creation of the Freedmen’s Bureau
restrict the rights of formerly enslaved persons
provide free farmland for African Americans
guarantee equal civil rights for African Americans
19
The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s can best be described as
a movement that sought to draw people back to the cities
a relief program to provide jobs for minority workers
a period of great achievement by African- American artists
an organization that promoted African-American businesses
20
Shortly after World War II, the cold war developed mainly as a result of the
competition between the superpowers to explore outer space
Soviet domination of Eastern Europe
continuation of the pre-World War II balance of power
US refusal to send economic aid to European nations
21
The main intent of the literacy test was to
encourage reform of the political system
prevent African Americans from exercising a basic right
enforce the provisions of the US Constitution
encourage Mississippi residents to learn about their state.
22
What major effect did the transistor have on technology?
It reduced the size of electronic appliances.
It temporarily slowed the development of new technology.
It ended the popularity of radio.
It made nuclear power possible.
23
Which economic trend of the 1920s helped cause the Great Depression?
increasing income tax rates
rising cost of mass-produced goods
falling tariff rates
widening income gap between the rich and the poor
24
A major goal of the immigration acts of the 1920s was to
allow unlimited immigration from Southeast Asia
favor wealthy and well-educated immigrants
assure equal numbers of immigrants from all nations
limit immigration from southern and eastern Europe
25
Langston Hughes states that he has “Gone” because
there was no racial prejudice in the West
farmland was more available in the North
racial discrimination drove him away
jobs were available in northern industries
26
All of the following were candidates in the 2016 Election EXCEPT?
Bernie Sanders
Ross Perot
Donald Trump
Hillary Clinton
27
What was the main purpose of the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, and the Berlin air-lift?
controlling Nazism in Europe
friendly relations between the US and the Soviet Union
spreading democracy to developing nations
limiting Soviet expansion
28
The Civil Rights Act, Fair Housing Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act were efforts to
require equal treatment of men and woman
provide federal aid for children
eliminate restrictions on immigration
end discrimination against various groups
29
One cause of suburbanization in the United States during the 1920s was increased
economic opportunities in rural towns.
economic reliance upon agriculture.
overcrowding in cities.
emigration from the United States.
30
Which events best support the image of the 1920’s as a decade of nativist sentiment?
the Scopes trial and the passage of women’s suffrage
the growth of the auto industry and the Teapot Dome Affair
passage of the National Origins Act and the rise of the KKK.
the Washington Naval Conference and the Kellogg-Briand Pact
31
Which development is most closely associated with the belief in the domino theory?
signing of the nuclear test ban treaty
military involvement in Vietnam
construction of the Berlin Wall
end of the Korean War
32
In the US, the Red Scare of 1919 and the McCarthy Era of the early 1950’s were periods of
widespread support of groups promoting international anarchy
great growth in art, literature, and music
severe economic depression
persecution of people with anti-American political views
33
The goal of current Federal Government policies toward Native Americans is to
give the states more control over Native American affairs
give Native Americans more control over their own affairs
eliminate tribal ties and customs
make Native Americans more dependent on the Government
34
Which act was passed after 9/11 to monitor Americans' communication with foreign nations?
The Espionage Act
The USA Patriot Act
The Sedition Act
The Selective Service Act
35
In the next 30 years, what will be the most likely impact of the baby boom that followed WWII?
Social Security will have to provide for more retirees.
The cost of health care will decrease.
The elderly will be the smallest segment of the population.
More money will be spent on national defense.
36
When necessary to achieve justice, which method did MLK Jr., urge his followers to employ?
Using violence to bring about political change
leaving any community in which racism is practiced
demanding that Congress pay reparations to African Americans
engaging in civil disobedience
37
Which advance was responsible for the growth of suburbs in the US in the mid-20th century?
the development of color televisions
widespread availability of automobiles
the invention of the personal computer
improvements in passenger airplanes
38
Television helped spur economic growth through its
credit cards.
advertisements.
financial programs.
children’s programs.
39
Which factors were the major causes of the Red Scare and the Palmer Raids, which followed WWI?
success of the Communist Party in congressional elections
failure of the US to join the League of Nations
race riots in Los Angeles and the revival of the KKK
the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia and strikes in the US
40
The impact of television as a means of international cultural exchange is demonstrated by
a decline in foreign students studying in U.S. universities.
a decrease in U.S. imports of agricultural products.
the expansion of overseas markets for U.S. TV programs.
the creation of democratic gov'ts in former dictatorships.
41
Henry Ford produced a more affordable car primarily because his company
used foreign-made parts
developed a less expensive method of production
offered a variety of options to buyers
paid workers lower wages than its competitors paid
42
What was a major result of Prohibition in the United States during the 1920s?
destruction of family values
growth of communism
restriction of immigration
increase in organized crime
43
Cesar Chavez created the United Farm Workers Organization Committee in 1966 primarily to
increase farm income
provide legal assistance to illegal aliens
improve working conditions for migrant laborers
secure voting rights for Mexican Americans
44
President Harry Truman supported a containment policy after World War II in an attempt to
limit the use of atomic bombs and other nuclear weapons
end colonialism in Africa and Asia
reduce the influence of the Soviet Union in Europe.
bring German and Japanese war criminals to justice
45
After World War II, the Marshall Plan was proposed as a way to
bring Nazi war criminals to justice
remove nuclear weapons from Western Europe
help European nations recover economically
improve diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union
46
What was one result of World War II?
Two superpowers emerged.
The Cold War ended.
Communism was eliminated.
The arms race ended.
47
Issuing the Truman Doctrine and defending South Korea were actions taken by the US to
limit the spread of communism
gain additional overseas colonies
promote American business in Asia
encourage membership in the United Nations
48
President Obama's universal healthcare plan was called?
Medicare
The Affordable Care Act
Medicaid
Americans with Disabilities Act
49
One way that the Red Scare of the 1920s and McCarthyism of the 1950s were similar is that both
occurred during times of economic depression
addressed the issue of increased bureaucracy after a war
violated the rights of those suspected of unamerican acts.
led to the imprisonment of ethnic minorities during wartime
50
In the South, the passage of Jim Crow laws in the 1870s and 1880s led directly to the
decline of the Democratic party
segregation of public facilities
organization of the Ku Klux Klan
racial integration of public schools
51
A controversial issue that resulted from World War II was the
civilian control of the military
commitment of troops without congressional approval
morality of nuclear warfare
future role of the League of Nations
52
Which combination of factors contributed most to the start of the Great Depression?
overproduction and the excessive use of credit
immigration restrictions and a lack of skilled workers
high taxes and overspending on social welfare programs
US war debts and the declining value of the dollar
53
The Scopes Trial, Ignoring Prohibition, and women's roles in the workplace were examples of...
trend toward mass consumption of consumer goods
debate over the role of government in the economy
hostility of certain groups toward ethnic minorities
conflict between traditional and modern values
54
Voters receive letters describing each candidate’s position on an issue. Credible sources...
avoid presenting facts that would confuse the reader.
avoid references to other sources of information.
identify the writer so that qualifications may be evaluated
use stereotypes effectively in describing the candidates.
55
One similarity between the actions of Samuel Gompers and Cesar Chavez is that both leaders
relied on the use of force to gain minority rights
worked to improve consumer product safety
advocated federal regulation of railroad rates
organized workers to strive for better conditions
56
What was one similarity between the Red Scare following WWI and the Cold War following WWII?
The US Government was heavily infiltrated by Communist spies
Large numbers of Russian revolutionaries settled in the US
Fear of communism led to the suppression of civil liberties
Renewed fighting between war enemies was a constant threat
57
Which pair of events illustrates an accurate cause-and-effect relationship?
Red Scare ---> demand for limits on immigration
Sacco and Vanzetti ---> ratification of the 19th amendment
high food prices ---> start of the Great Depression
rebirth of the KKK ---> formation of the Populist Party
58
Poll taxes and grandfather clauses were devices used to
extend suffrage to women and 18-year-old citizens
raise money for political campaigns
deny African Americans the right to vote
prevent immigrants from becoming citizens

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