During the mid-1960s, U.S. participation in the Vietnam War resulted in-

mass demonstrations by groups protesting the war

How has the development of satellite technology affected the U.S economy?

By increasing efficiency in telecommunications

Excerpt descibes the 1930s. Why did the federal government implement repatriation?

To reduce competition for jobs.

President JFK responds to report that the Soviet Union placed nuclear missile sites in Cuba by

Ordering a naval "quarantine" of Cuba

Which of these cause-and-effect relationships is accurate?

Ideas of Harlem Renaissance influenced growth of Civil Right

What the main reason the federal government builit this dam?

To provide resources for a growing population

Which of the following does this menu best reflect?

Diverse ethnic contributions to U.S. culture

The passage of legislation to end these practices resulted in

an increase in political participation by minorities

The farmer's criticisms are similar to those found in-

Huey Long's propsal to "share our wealth"

What caused the scene described in this excerpt?

A posion gas attack on soliders in the trenches

The Fourteen Points reflected President Woodrow Wilson's belief that-

Cooperation among world leaders is essential for world peace

Why did the United States decide to enter World War 1?

European nation had taken aggressive actions against the US

Many Progressives opposed social Darwinism because it promoted the idea that-

People in lower classes were not capable of economic success

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How did W.E.B Du Bois combat prejudice like that described in the excerpt?

He established an early civil rights group

Which statement best describes one of Shirley Chisholm's most celebrated achievements?

Chisholm overcame racial barriers - elected to Congress

The goal of this resolution was eventially achived with the-

Ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment

Which of the following resulted from McCarthyism during the 1950s?

U.S citizens were arrested for being suspected communists.

One way US gov. responded to the problems caused by the conditions in this list was by-

Passing the Interstate Commerce Act

The trend in this list all occurred as a result of

Economic prosperity following World War II

How did Chavez accomplish the change referred to in this excerpt?

Organized boycotts to improve work condition for migrants

Which use of computer technology would most enhance the productivity of this business?

Automate tracking system forshipping & warehouse inventory.

What was one reason Japan attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor?

U.S. trade sanctions caused shortages of oil gas and rubber

Which occured between 1865 and 1900 because of rapid industratlization of the U.S?

Unions grew as workers sought better pay and conditions

The Domino Theory, was the belief that intervention was necessary to prevent

The expansion of communism across Southeast Asia

In the response to the national crisis posed by the Great Depression, the U.S government-

Assumed a principal role in protecting economic stability

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1
This World War 1- era poster was intended to persuade-
People to save money during the war
Women to work producing war materials
People to help finance the war
Farmers to consume fewer scarce goods during the war
2
During the mid-1960s, U.S. participation in the Vietnam War resulted in-
mandatory rationing of consumer goods
national attention for a third-party presidential candidate
public support for an expanded military draft
mass demonstrations by groups protesting the war
3
How has the development of satellite technology affected the U.S economy?
Increased private funding of research institutions.
By enabling transoceanic air travel
facilitate the development of technology that improve fuel
By increasing efficiency in telecommunications
4
Excerpt descibes the 1930s. Why did the federal government implement repatriation?
To prevent communist influence on labor unions.
To reduce competition for jobs.
To fufill the terms of a global peace treaty.
To protect national security.
5
President JFK responds to report that the Soviet Union placed nuclear missile sites in Cuba by
Seeking UN approval for economic sanctions against Cuba
Authorizing military strikes on strategic targets in Cuba
Ordering a naval "quarantine" of Cuba
Asking Congress to declare war on Cuba
6
Which of these cause-and-effect relationships is accurate?
The ideas of social darwinism led to passing of Prohibition
Rise of Fascism in Italy influenced the onset of Red Sacre
Ideas of Harlem Renaissance influenced growth of Civil Right
Signing of the Treaty Versailies contributed to the New Deal
7
What the main reason the federal government builit this dam?
To provide resources for a growing population
To increase tourism in the region
To prevent the Colorado River from drying up
To facilitate the transportation of goods in the region
8
The issue addressed by this poster is primarily associated with the
Roaring Twenties
Progressive Era
Cold War
Great Depression
9
Which of the following does this menu best reflect?
Diverse ethnic contributions to U.S. culture
Strict U.S. regulations on food preparation
Successful agricultural trade agreements with other country
Lowered nutritional standards for public schools
10
The passage of legislation to end these practices resulted in
the adoption of electronic ballot in federal elections
an increase in political participation by minorities
a reduced number of congressional districts
the implementation of limits on lobbying
11
The farmer's criticisms are similar to those found in-
Charles Coughlin's rhetoric of "Christianized Democracy"
Huey Long's propsal to "share our wealth"
Warren Harding's advocay of a " return to normalcy"
Herbet Hoover's emphasis on "rugged individualism"
12
Which event is commonly associated with the type of music described in this excerpt?
The Freedom Rides
The March on Washington
Woodstock
The California Grape Boycott
13
What caused the scene described in this excerpt?
A posion gas attack on soliders in the trenches
A submarine attacking a docked ship
A tank attacking soliders on a battlefield
An aerial bombimg of an infantry unit
14
Which issue is this cartoon addressing?
Political corruption
Civil-service reform
Temprance
Segregation
15
The Fourteen Points reflected President Woodrow Wilson's belief that-
Cooperation among world leaders is essential for world peace
No country should spend more money on military than others
International agencies should monitor inernatioal travel
Intervention in the affairs of nations was never justifiable
16
The 1944 order was addressed to U.S. troops sent to-
capture the Italian mainland
Transport weapons to Great Britain
Invade the beaches at Normandy
Repel an attack on Stalingrad
17
Which # expresses the argument against FDR's increasing the # of justices in Supreme Court
Speaker 1
Speaker 4
Speaker 2
Speaker 3
18
Why did the United States decide to enter World War 1?
The U.S. had suffered economically from European sanctions.
European nation had taken aggressive actions against the US
Immigrants particpated in Communist activities
The US president was obligated to fulfill election promises
19
In this excerpt, President Reagan is referring to what scandal?
The White Water Controversy
The Verona Papers
The Iran- Contra affair
The Watergate scandal
20
Many Progressives opposed social Darwinism because it promoted the idea that-
Immigration weakened the nation
People in lower classes were not capable of economic success
Government was responsible for the well-being of citizens
Economic regulation decreased poverty
21
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The ruling in Miranda v. Arizona most affected the procedure in which step of this process?
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2
1
4
23
How did W.E.B Du Bois combat prejudice like that described in the excerpt?
He demanded the passage of women's suffrage
He established an early civil rights group
He advocated making political compromises w/ segregationists
He sought court orders to protect the rights of voters
24
This baby was born in 1955. She part of what generation?
Millennial Generation
The Gen X Generation
The Baby Boom Generation
The Lost Generation
25
Which statement best describes one of Shirley Chisholm's most celebrated achievements?
Chisholm competed in professional sports
Chisholm overcame racial barriers - elected to Congress
Chisholm helped shape policies that provide famine relief
Chisholm successfully advocated to expand the military draft
26
The goal of this resolution was eventially achived with the-
Passage of Prohibition laws
Signing of the Civil Rights Act
Ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment
Creation of the Women's Army Auxillary Corps
27
Who is most closely associated with the development of computer operating systems?
Ralph Nader
Al Gore
Rober L. Johnson
Bill Gates
28
Which of the following resulted from McCarthyism during the 1950s?
Recuritment procedures for the US military branches reformed
U.S citizens were arrested for being suspected communists.
Membership in the U.S Communist Party increased.
U.S. diplomats began to express political viewpoints freely.
29
The federal government responded to which issue by passing the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Unfair lending practices by banks
Unequal representation in local legislatures
Inadequate medical services in urban areas
Discrimination by employers
30
One way US gov. responded to the problems caused by the conditions in this list was by-
Establishing a new tax on capital gains
Creating a federal jobs program for the unemployed
Passing the Interstate Commerce Act
Implementing the silver standard for currency
31
The trend in this list all occurred as a result of
Reducations in peacetime defense spending
An increase in immigration after World War II
Creation of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
Economic prosperity following World War II
32
How did Chavez accomplish the change referred to in this excerpt?
Filing lawsuit to end segregation in public facilities
Promoting minority military service as an opportunity
Protest fines imposed for hiring illegal immigrants
Organized boycotts to improve work condition for migrants
33
Which use of computer technology would most enhance the productivity of this business?
Provide employees with remote access to the company network
Automate tracking system forshipping & warehouse inventory.
Developing a website to advertise discounts on products
Using direct deposit for employee paychecks
34
What was one reason Japan attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor?
U.S. strategy of island hopping had disturbed Pacific trade
Japanese Americans were relocated to internment camps.
Japanese naval fleet was defeated at the Battle of Midway.
U.S. trade sanctions caused shortages of oil gas and rubber
35
Which occured between 1865 and 1900 because of rapid industratlization of the U.S?
Social and economic class divisions began to disappear.
Unions grew as workers sought better pay and conditions
Concern of air pollution led to stricter enviro. regualtions
Factories introduced a wage-equality policy for women
36
A 1917 illustration about legislation. Which of the following best replaces the question mark?
Sundry Civil Bill
Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill
Espionage Act
Standard Time Act
37
The Domino Theory, was the belief that intervention was necessary to prevent
The loss of UN military bases in Asia
The expansion of communism across Southeast Asia
The inclusion of Taiwan in the Warsaw Pact
The rise of China as a dominant economic power.
38
Which of the following provided a legal basis for this Supreme Court decision?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The decision in Brown v. Board of Education
The 13th Amendment
The 1st Amendment
39
In the response to the national crisis posed by the Great Depression, the U.S government-
Abandoned defict spending as a remedy for economic downturns
Dismantled financial regulatory agencies
Decreased the number of federal entitlement programs
Assumed a principal role in protecting economic stability
40
Who was most instrumental in the event described in this headline?
Medgar Evers
Thurgood Marshall
Rosa Parks
Ella Baker
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Which organization do member nations confront the problems mentioned?
The Commonwealth of Nations
The United Nations
The International Red Cross
The European Union

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