Which of the following was most crucial in bringing about U.S. participation in World War I?

German submarine attacks on merchant and passenger ships

Washington's Farewell Address in 1796

warned against the dangers of foreign alliances

Which of the following characterized the economy of the 1920s?

a shift to the production of consumer goods

The United States during World War II adopted all of the following strategies EXCEPT

use of atomic bombs on Germany and Japan

Which of the following was NOT part of Ross Perot's appeal in the 1992 presidential election?

his sophisticated public demeanor

In addition to putting young men to work, a main purpose of the Civilian Conservation Corps was

promote reforestation and land conservation

The ideology of revolutionary republicanism

borrowed ideas from former Whig and Enlightenment thinkers

The "Gospel of Wealth," as said by Carnegie, promoted the concept that the wealthy should

use their resources to help society

All of the following were reasons why a consumer culture appeared in the 1950s EXCEPT

a considerable drop in the prices of consumer goods

Policies based on the idea of Manifest Destiny led to all of the following EXCEPT

the decline of the Democratic Party

Colonial cities functioned primarily as

mercantile centers for collecting and selling

Germany's notorious Zimmermann telegram...

proposed an alliance between Germany and Mexico

The impeachment charges agreed upon accused Nixon of all of the following EXCEPT

ordering the Watergate burglary

One of the primary beliefs of the Farmers' Alliances was that

too much power given to corporations & financial institutes

The Watergate scandal grew out of the efforts of Nixon's confidants to

assure the reelection of Nixon in 1972

The two factors that did most to stimulate rapid western settlement were

the Homestead Act and the railroad

Which of the following is true of NAFTA?

attempted to create tariff-free market in N.America

General Charles Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown resulted largely from the

French fleet winning control of the Chesapeake Bay

The Intolerable Acts of 1774 included all of the following EXCEPT

new taxes on glass, tea, lead, and paper

The Emancipation Proclamation

freed all slaves only in areas in rebellion against the U.S.

All of the following factors promoted the growth of suburbs in the 1950s EXCEPT

laws forbidding residential segregation by races

The Battles of the Coral Sea and Midway were significant in

stemming the tide of Japanese advances in the Pacific

The application for California statehood caused turmoil in Congress because

it would upset the balance between slave and free states

Politicians of the Gilded Age used the spoils system to

dispense government jobs for political purposes

The long-range purpose of the Albany Congress in 1754 was to...

Achieve colonial unity and common defense against French

Which of the following best describes the administrations of Warren Harding & Calvin Coolidge?

The world must be made safe for democracy!, The business of government is business!

The Know-Nothing Party

demanded an end to immigration into the United States

The essential element of the policy of containment was

a commitment to holding communism to the USSR

In 1848, the Free Soil Party platform advocated all of the following EXCEPT

opposition to internal improvements

The Judiciary Act of 1789

established system of lower federal courts

Both the New Frontier and the Great Society shared the idea that

the government should provide aid for those less fortunate

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1
Which of the following was most crucial in bringing about U.S. participation in World War I?
German submarine attacks on merchant and passenger ships
German interference with Mexico
German violation of Belgian neutrality
British propaganda
2
By opening territory north of 36º 30' to slavery, the Kansas-Nebraska Act repealed the
Dred Scott decision
Northwest Ordinance
Missouri Compromise
Compromise of 1850
3
Which of the following was NOT involved in the Triangular Trade?
Slaves
Tobacco
Cotton
Rum
4
The picture below represents what piece of legislation?
Homestead Act
Trail of Tears Act
Indian Removal Act
Dawes Act
5
Manifest Destiny was associated with which of the following wars involving the United States?
Civil War
War of 1812
Spanish American War
WWI
6
Which of the following required each community of 50 or more families to provide a teacher?
Virginia
Rhode Island
Maryland
Massachusetts
7
The principle of implied powers in the Constitution was established in the case of
McCulloch v. Maryland
Marbury v. Madison
Fletcher v. Peck
Roe v. Wade
8
Washington's Farewell Address in 1796
proposed 2-term limit on the presidency
warned against the dangers of foreign alliances
was delivered to a joint session of Congress
encouraged emergence of political parties
9
President H.W. Bush signed all of the following pieces of legislation EXCEPT
the Equal Rights Amendment
the Clean Air Act of 1990
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991
the SALT I Treaty
10
The counter-culture of the 1960s promoted all of the following EXCEPT
tolerant attitudes regarding sexual morality
a new emphasis on religion
desires for greater self-fulfillment
questioning of government and other authority
11
Which of the following characterized the economy of the 1920s?
an emphasis on cash rather than credit purchases
a shift to the production of consumer goods
a drop in the real wages of workers.
increasing wealth for the agricultural sector
12
The United States during World War II adopted all of the following strategies EXCEPT
an eventual second front by invading Europe
use of atomic bombs on Germany and Japan
unconditional surrender
victory in the European area first
13
Progressives supported participation in the political process through all EXCEPT
city manager government
recall
initiative
direct election of senators
14
Which of the following was NOT part of Ross Perot's appeal in the 1992 presidential election?
his attacks on federal bureaucracy
his sophisticated public demeanor
his use of his own money for his campaign
his charges that the political system was corrupt
15
What did Reagan demand of the USSR while giving the speech depicted below?
Tear down the Berlin Wall
Reduction in arms
Liberate Eastern European countries of Lithuania & Latvia
Initiate agreement made in SALT II
16
The Compromise of the 1850 was created by what person known as "The Great Compromiser"?
Henry Clay
Daniel Webster
John C. Calhoun
Andrew Jackson
17
In addition to putting young men to work, a main purpose of the Civilian Conservation Corps was
help young married couples buy homes
promote reforestation and land conservation
limit population growth
provide opportunities for men to try new trade skills
18
The ideology of revolutionary republicanism
provided a doctrine to which all colonists could subscribe
reflected common colonial interests and experiences
borrowed ideas from former Whig and Enlightenment thinkers
originated in the struggle of colonists against despotism
19
Which event is pictured below?
March on Washington
Selma March
Freedom Summer
20
What idea is represented below?
Monroe Doctrine
Indian Removal Act
Trail of Tears
Manifest Destiny
21
The "Gospel of Wealth," as said by Carnegie, promoted the concept that the wealthy should
donate the bulk of their wealth to religious institutions
devout time to the public welfare
use their resources to help society
give aid directly to the poor
22
All of the following were reasons why a consumer culture appeared in the 1950s EXCEPT
a considerable drop in the prices of consumer goods
the appearance of new and varied products
rising ability of advertisers to create demand for products
the creation of credit cards and payment plans
23
Policies based on the idea of Manifest Destiny led to all of the following EXCEPT
increased sectional conflict over slavery
the annexation of Texas
war with Mexico
the decline of the Democratic Party
24
Colonial cities functioned primarily as
mercantile centers for collecting and selling
Places where most poor immigrants settled and worked
centers of large scale banking operations
centers of light manufacturing
25
Germany's notorious Zimmermann telegram...
promised temporary halt of submarine warfare
apologized for sinking the Lusitania
proposed an alliance between Germany and Mexico
rejected U.S. efforts for a truce in fighting
26
The impeachment charges agreed upon accused Nixon of all of the following EXCEPT
obstruction of justice
ordering the Watergate burglary
payment of bribes
misusing the FBI and CIA
27
The basic economic motivation behind the coinage of silver was to
increase foreign trade
ease the burden of debtors
encourage reduced production of agricultural products
encourage increased production of agricultural products
28
The main economic problem faced by President Truman in his first term was
a dwindling money supply
inflation
tight credit
deflation
29
One of the primary beliefs of the Farmers' Alliances was that
too much power given to corporations & financial institutes
ratio of gold to silver should be 18 to 1
railroads should be under state control
individual competition was most efficient in setting prices
30
The Watergate scandal grew out of the efforts of Nixon's confidants to
control all appointments for the Supreme Court
assure the reelection of Nixon in 1972
tighten security leaks to reporters
control inflation in the U.S. in the 1970s
31
The two factors that did most to stimulate rapid western settlement were
gold rushes and the rise of cattle kingdoms
all of the above
the Homestead Act and the railroad
removal of buffalo and Native Americans from the plains
32
Which of the following is true of NAFTA?
attempted to create tariff-free market in N.America
ended trade war between Japan and the nations of N. America
Attempt to buy from S. American to help developing countries
free trade zone established between N. America & Europe
33
General Charles Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown resulted largely from the
French fleet winning control of the Chesapeake Bay
arrival of fresh soldiers to help Washington's army
the defection of Benedict Arnold at West Point
mass desertion of Hessians from the British army
34
The Intolerable Acts of 1774 included all of the following EXCEPT
authorizing the governor to limit town meetins
allowing trials of accused colonists moved to Britain
the closing of Boston harbor
new taxes on glass, tea, lead, and paper
35
The Emancipation Proclamation
Convinced English and France to help the Confederacy
convinced England and France to help the Union
freed all slaves only in areas in rebellion against the U.S.
freed all slaves in the United States
36
Which event is pictured below?
Battle of New Orleans
Battle of Bull Run
Battle of Antietam
Battle of Vicksburg
37
All of the following factors promoted the growth of suburbs in the 1950s EXCEPT
laws forbidding residential segregation by races
low-cost government loans
increased automobile production
expanded road and highway construction
38
The Treaty of Paris in 1783 stipulated
establishment of borders between America and British lands
that Americans allow British collection of prewar debts
all of the above
British recognition of American independence
39
President Carter called this issue "The moral equivalent of war." What issue was it?
the energy issue
deregulation of industry
worldwide poverty
poverty in America
40
The Battles of the Coral Sea and Midway were significant in
driving the last of America's navy from the Pacific
stemming the tide of Japanese advances in the Pacific
saving the Philippines from being invaded
thwarting the Japanese army's drive through Burma
41
The application for California statehood caused turmoil in Congress because
it would upset the balance between slave and free states
Whigs would allow no more free states into the union
Democrats would allow no more slave states into the Union
It would increase the power of popular sovereignty
42
Politicians of the Gilded Age used the spoils system to
remove incompetent politicians from office
fill government jobs on merit rather than patronage
dispense government jobs for political purposes
elect all federal government officials
43
The long-range purpose of the Albany Congress in 1754 was to...
Achieve colonial unity and common defense against French
propose independence from Britain
declare war on the Iroquois
Prohibit trade outside of Western hemisphere
44
The “Canal Era” of American history wasinitiated by the construction of the
Panama Canal
Wabash Canal
Erie Canal
James River and Kanasha Canal
45
Which of the following best describes the administrations of Warren Harding & Calvin Coolidge?
The world must be made safe for democracy!
The business of government is business!
The trusts must be broken!
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself!
46
Antislavery sentiment underlay the formation in 1840 of the
Union Party
Liberty Party
Know-Nothing Party
Democratic Party
47
The Know-Nothing Party
backed the early efforts of unskilled workers to form unions
upported the claims of farmers against the railroads
wanted to limit the rights of freed slaves in the South
demanded an end to immigration into the United States
48
The essential element of the policy of containment was
a commitment to holding communism to the USSR
a commitment to rolling back communism
a commitment to working with the USSR
a rejection of involvement in the United Nations
49
In 1848, the Free Soil Party platform advocated all of the following EXCEPT
support of the Wilmot Proviso
free government homesteads for settlers
opposition to internal improvements
opposition to slavery in the territories.
50
The Judiciary Act of 1789
was violated by William Marbury
provided for election of local judges
provided for impeachment of federal officers
established system of lower federal courts
51
Both the New Frontier and the Great Society shared the idea that
foreign trade should be cut to a minimum
the government should provide aid for those less fortunate
key industries should be nationalized
taxes should be raised to stimulate consumer spending
52
WWI brought about which of the following social and economic changes in the United States?
extensive black migration to the North
decline of trade unions
a loosening of controls on freedom of speech
a strengthening of anti-trust laws
53
The Interstate Commerce Act and the Sherman Anti-Trust Act...
both outlawed rebates
proved to be ineffective in regulating businesses
created strong policies for dealing with corrupt businesses
created price controls for industry
54
Prohibition failed because
many believed the law interfered with personal freedom
rural America failed to support it
the costs of enforcing it were too expensive
organized crime controlled illegal liquor production
55
Which of these most clearly illustrates the president's power as chief executive?
Washington's appointment of a cabinet
Marshall's decision in Marbury v. Madison
Monroe's policy toward Latin America
Jefferson's leadership of teh Democratic Republicans
56
The term "New Immigration" refers to which of the following groups?
Eastern and Southern European immigrants post 1880
internal immigration of blacks to the north after 1900
immigrants arriving after National Origins Act of 1924
Irish immigrants during the potato famine
57
Which statement BEST describes many of the reforms proposed by the Populist Party?
they were undesirable in a democratic country
they were won through the efforts of other political parties
they disappeared from public interest
they were just campaign promises
58
The issuance of the Monroe Doctrine in 1823 was prompted by
the Russian annexation of Alaska
continuing British intervention in Latin America
fear that France might intervene to restore rule
President Monroe's hope of increasing his popularity
59
Which of the following is best depicted by the map below?
Colombian Exchange
Middle Passage
Triangular Trade
60
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 established what precedent for new territories
equality of new states with the old
fair treatment of the Indians
popular sovereignty
support for public education
61
President Clinton's health care reform bill failed because
the health care industry didn't need reforming
raised the chance of higher taxes & government interference
it lacked a clear cut objective
it lacked popular support
62
The 1860 Republican Party platform favored all of the following EXCEPT
free homesteads
the abolition of slavery
protective tariffs
construction of a transcontinental railroad
63
The California Gold Rush resulted in all of the following developments EXCEPT the
forcing Indians to serve as indentured laborers
pressuring the federal government to annex California
kidnapping of thousands of Chinese to serve as workers
influx of 200,000 into the region
64
The Alliance for Progress, proposed by President Kennedy, can be called an added dimension of
the League of Nations
the Good Neighbor policy
the Lend-Lease Act
the Truman Doctrine
65
The historian Frederick Jackson Turner argued that the frontier shaped America by
timulating individualism, nationalism, and democracy.
creating new opportunities for women
killing off many of the most adventurous individuals
producing institutions very much like those of Europe
66
The first "big business" in America, in terms of finance, labor relations, and management, was
the railroad industry
the steel industry
the telephone industry.
the oil refining industry.
67
Which of the following was agreed to at the Yalta Conference (1945)?
the USSA agreed to fight Japan once Germany was defeated
the invasion of Sicily
an agreement to divide Germany into 4 military zones
a commitment to open a second front in France
68
Which of the following is a reason Roger Williams was banished?
the King had no right to take land from Indians
covenant of grace was a false doctrine
good works were essential to salvation
church and state should be linked
69
President Lyndon Johnson received authorization for the use of force in Vietnam through
the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
the United Nations Security Council
the Truman Doctrine
the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
70
Which of the following resulted from King William's and Queen Anne's Wars?
Colonies more dependent on mother country for protection
British captured New Orleans
French driven from N. America
Stuart kings driven from power
71
The SALT I Agreement
called for phased withdrawal of U.S. troops from Europe
arranged USSR purchase of American weaponry
brought about end of OPEC oil embargo
limited missiles of the U.S. and USSR
72
Anti-feminism achieved its greatest victory in
creating the National Organization for Women
getting governments to stop aid for abortion clinics
getting Congress to pass the Dependent Woman Tax Act
blocking ratification of the ERA
73
The Alliance for Progress in Latin America was most similar in purpose to the
Eisenhower Doctrine
Marshall Plan
Truman Doctrine
NATO Alliance
74
Which of the following did NOT contribute to the end of the open range cattle industry?
droughts
railroads
farming
barbed wire
75
The largest absolute vote in US history received by a third-party candidate was achieved by
Thomas in 1932
La Follette in 1924
Perot in 1992
Roosevelt in 1912
76
The Red Scare of 1919 was influenced by all of the following EXCEPT
the continuation of World War I
terrorist bombings
formation of the American Communist Party
the October Russian Revolution
77
The most significant consequence of the French and Indian War was that...
Colonists feared another European War
Spain received Florida
Britain and her colonies began to distrust one another
French power in Canada was strengthened
78
Those who opposed ratification of the Constitution were called
Federalists
Democrats
Whigs
Ant-Federalists
79
The foreign policies of Washington, Jefferson, and Monroe were similar in that they
were hostile to England
favored England
sought to avoid involvement in European affairs
aided the French Republic
80
The main purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts was to
keep Thomas Jefferson from becoming president
silence and punish critics of the Federalists
control the Federalists
capture French and British spies
81
Which of the following did NOT contribute to the problems of farmers in the late 19th century?
high interest rates
deflation
overpopulation
lack of available land
82
A major weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that they
did not include a method for amendment
denied Federal government power to mediate disputes
made it difficult for the government to establish taxes
created a too-powerful chief executive
83
One of the most significant aspects of the Interstate Commerce Act was that it
did nothing to control big businesses
revolutionized the business system
represented first attempt by government to regulate business
failed to prohibit worst abuses of business-pools & rebates
84
The picture below depicts..
Battle of Midway
Battle of Iwo Jima
Battle of Guadalcanal
Battle of Okinawa
85
Which of the following was NOT a cause of John Adam's defeat in the election of 1800?
British harassment of American sailors
Hamilton's disagreement with John Adams
the Alien and Sedition Acts
the XYZ Affair
86
Which British tactic, pictured below, was one of the reasons for the War of 1812?
slavery
impressment
mercantilism
mutiny
87
The significance of the civil rights laws of 1957 and 1960 was that they
opened doors to equal opportunity in employment
were the first civil rights laws passed since Reconstruction
succeeded in ending discrimination in public facilities
provided protection for women as well as minorities
88
The Jay Treaty (1794) provided for
free navigation of the Mississippi River
evacuation of British troops from the Great Lakes
settlement of the Canadian boundary
ending of impressment of American sailors
89
In Resistance to Civil Government, Henry David Thoreau claimed that an individual should
live in isolation and live as simply as possible
pay no poll taxes
refuse to obey unjust laws
reject artificial constraints of government
90
The debate between Webster and Hayne in 1830 concerned?
re-chartering the Bank of the U.S.
the Fugitive Slave Law
extension of slavery into the territories
the nullification of federal laws
91
Which of the following did NOT occur between 1866 and 1900?
the Federal Reserve Banking system was established
the first federal anti-trust act was passed
the Sioux Indians were subdued
William Jennings Bryan gave his "Cross of Gold" speech
92
What did the 1828 presidential election demonstrate?
New England would never vote for a Southerner
first-terms presidents were usually reelected
supporters of the common people could not be elected
new political parties were strongly sectional
93
What action did President Eisenhower take to bring about integration in Little Rock, Arkansas?
he had the Justice Department file a suit in federal courts
he began impeachment proceedings against the Governor
he placed the National Guard in charge of desegregation
he urged Congress to pass civil rights legislation
94
The picture below depicts...
Significance of Indian Removal
Completion of Manifest Destiny
Transcontinental Railroad
Chinese Exclusion Act
95
In Marbury v. Madison, Chief Justice Marshall argued successfully that the Supreme Court could
remove federal officials who could not perform their duties
uphold authority of federal government over the states
declare federal laws as unconstitutional
determine cases involving interstate commerce
96
Which was NOT a result of the French and Indian War (Seven Years' War)?
Great Britain gained Louisiana
France lost Canada
Great Britain incurred high war costs
Great Britain began to utilize mercantilism
97
The economic theory of mercantilism would be consistent with which of the following statements
colonies are of little importance to the mother country
Trade should be restricted as little as possible
A country should import more than it exports
Government should direct the economy to maximize exports
98
Which of the following is regarded as THE major accomplishment of the Nixon administration?
environment regulations
detente with the USSR and China
new social programs
economic reforms
99
The Social Security program of 1935 provided which of the following?
All of the above
old age pensions paid for by taxes
unemployment insurance administered by the government
federally administered unemployment insurance
100
Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin in response to
admission of Missouri as a slave state
Nat Turner insurrection
trial and execution of John Brown
passage of the Fugitive Slave Law in 1850
101
The American Constitutional Convention of 1787 was dominated by
backwoods farmers and fronteirsmen
officers and enlisted men of the Continental Army
artisans and mechanics
White, land-owning men
102
What lesson did white southerners learn from the Nat Turner Rebellion?
slaves should not be allowed to read the Bible
slave rebellions were an ever-present threat
slaves should not be allowed to work in cities
gradual emancipation was inevitable
103
American went to war against Spain in 1898 because of all of the following reasons EXCEPT
the buildup of public pressure for war
alleged Spanish mistreatment of Cuban civilians
Comparison of Cuban insurrection to the American Revolution
Spain's refusal to discuss terms for peace
104
The U.S. government's outlawing of the Indian Sun (Ghost) Dance in 1890 resulted in the
Battle of Wounded Knee
Battle of Little Big Horn
Massacre at Sand Creek
Battle of Potowanamie Creek
105
Gerald Ford's main liability in the 1976 presidential election was
the Republican party's position on civil rights
his inexperience in foreign policy
the Watergate scandal
the war in Vietnam
106
By the end of the 1920s, what had become the nation's largest industry?
steel
oil
automobiles
railroads
107
Anglo-American women in colonial times
could own property if widowed or divorced
were more likely than men to do agricultural work
were required to teach their children
enjoyed more liberties than Native American women
108
The conclusion of the Sacco and Vanzetti case suggested that
the 2 men needed better legal representation
many had an unreasonable fear of radicals and foreigners
African Americans couldn't get a fair trial in the South
the two men were clearly guilty
109
The headright system adopted in the Virginia colony...
encouraged development of urban centers
determined eligibility for voting
toughened laws applying to indentured servants
gave 50 acres to anyone transporting someone to the colony
110
The Populist movement was significant because
led to successful radical movements in the early 1900s
one of the few third party movements to gain influence
helped elect a president at peak of its power
activists were responsible for success of McKinley
111
The H.W. Bush administration succeeded in easing tensions in all of the following areas EXCEPT
Middle East
Bosnia
Kuwait
Panama
112
The "supply-side" economic theory that President Reagan implemented called for
increasing government spending to stimulate consumption
maintaining high interest rates to control inflation
cutting taxes to encourage new investment
all of the above
113
Thomas Jefferson once observed that the best school of political liberty was the
Chesapeake plantation system
Virginia House of Burgesses
College of William and Mary
New England town meeting
114
An important result of the Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act was
tariff reprisals from a number of foreign countries
a great increase in the development of foreign trade
an increase in farm income
a general improvement in business conditions
115
The Whig Party turned against President John Tyler because
he opposed the entire Whig legislative program
he spoke in favor of annexing Texas
he criticized Henry Clay
He was ineffective in pushing the Whig agenda
116
The Stonewall riots helped forge a new sense of solidarity among
women
Native Americans
African-Americans
gay Americans
117
Why was the U.S. able to retaliate after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Most of the Pacific fleet was at sea
The Pacific aircraft carriers were at sea
most ships suffered only minor damage
the attack was a failure
118
The cartoon below best depicts
the debate over the gold standard
influx of immigrants causing corruption in politics
effects of scandal on local politics
Influence of Political Machines
119
The highly criticized Reagan program known as Strategic Defense Initiative "Star Wars" proposed
build a massive Death Star
place Marines in the Middle East to defend oil reserves
create a defensive missile system in space to shield the US
to arm the Contras in Nicaragua
120
Women emerged from the American Revolution with the prescribed new responsibility of
enjoying the vote
becoming public school teachers
serving in local political office
raising sons and daughters to be good republican citizens
121
Which of the following does NOT describe the Louisiana Purchase of 1803?
French power was expanded in the Western hemisphere
The U.S. doubled in size
Was purchased for $15 million from France
Jefferson expanded the powers of the presidency
122
What was the role of African-Americans in the American Revolution?
Slaves escaped in mass number to ensure freedom
Though enslaved, rallied around rhetoric of independence
Southern blacks were encouraged to enlist
British recruited slaves in exchange for freedom
123
Which of the following groups of items are associated with corruption in government?
Credit Mobilier --- Teapot Dome
Muller v. Oregon --- Taft-Hartley Act
Dollar Diplomacy --- the Mann Act
the Hatch Act -- the Comstock law
124
The purpose of the Pendleton Act of 1883 was to
make political machines and city bosses illegal
establish the first racial quotas for government jobs
fill some government jobs on the basis of competitive exams
Make appointments to federal jobs were approved by Congress
125
Manifest Destiny was based on all of the following ideas EXCEPT
conquest of new territory would give U.S. military strength
white superiority justified taking Indian lands
America had a specially ordained mission to spread
new lands would extend the range of American government
126
Which major battle split the Confederacy in two?
Antietam
Gettysburg
Vicksburg
First Bull Run
127
The Helsinki Accords, signed by Gerald Ford and leaders of thirty-four other nations
rejected Soviet-directed boundary of Poland
pledged guarantee of basic human rights
was condemned by the USSR as meaningless
proved that detente was not possible
128
President Carter thought he could advance the cause of human rights by
cutting off U.S. aid to dictatorial regimes
arranging summit meetings with Middle Eastern leaders
intervening in Nicaragua
threatening force on Cuba's dictatorship
129
Which is generally considered the most ambitious reform program since the New Deal?
Nixon's New Federalism
Johnson's Great Society
Kennedy's New Frontier
Truman's Fair Deal
130
In both the Korean War and the Vietnam War, the...
lack of U.S. success led to growing anti-war sentiment
U.S. managed a stalemate with communist forces
U.S. fought for years without formal declaration of war
United Nations sanctioned the U.S. to stop
131
In the cartoon pictured, the cartoonist is mocking Jackson's use of what while president?
Vetoes
Executive Orders
Use of military power to enforce laws
All of the above
132
When President Taft called for "Dollar Diplomacy," he advocated
U.S. businessmen should invest in underdeveloped countries
encouraging foreign exports by reducing tariffs
the rejection of the Open-Door Policy
purchasing foreign-owned territories
133
What event is pictured below?
Signing of Jay's Treaty
Signing of Articles of Confederation
Signing of Constitution
Signing of Declaration of Independence
134
Between 1806 and 1809, non-importation, non-intercourse, and embargo acts sought to
Help Britain in the Napoleonic Wars
forced Great Britain to recognize American rights
bring peace between France and Britain
balance Southern and Northern economic power
135
Many Southerners supported the Compromise of 1850 because it
provided for the return of fugitive slaves
legalized slavery in all newly acquired territories
provided that Southern way of life would be protected
made the # of free and slave states equal
136
Harry Truman aided the cause of civil rights by
desegregating the armed forces
ordering non-discrimination in all defense contracts
denouncing Southern support in the 1948 election
integrating public schools
137
In the Dred Scott case, the Supreme Court ruled that
the Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional
all of the above
Dred Scott was not a citizen of the U.S.
Congress had no power to ban slavery from a territory
138
The common use of poll taxes to inhibit black voters in the South was outlawed by the
24th Amendment
War on Poverty
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Civil Rights Act of 1964
139
Britain enjoyed all of the following advantages in the Revolution EXCEPT
superior industrial resources
greater commitment to the conflict
a coherent structure of command
Greatest navy and best-equipped army in the world
140
Which of the following was intended to provide a more elastic currency?
Second Bank of the United States
Federal Reserve Act
Glass-Steagall Act
National Bank Act
141
Antebellum feminists were generally
devoted to the issue of women's rights only
active in other reform movements as well
indifferent to political issues
united in their goals and methods
142
In the 17th century, the Great Migration refers to the?
Settlement of Puritans in Massachusetts
Trade in slaves
Immigration of the Irish
Movement of African Americans north
143
The one obstacle to resolving American-Japanese during the 1941 negotiations was
the embargo on war supplies to Japan
Japanese occupation of China
the Japanese alliance with Germany and Italy
control of the natural resources of southeast Asia
144
As a result of the "Corrupt Bargain"
John Quincy Adams became president
the Bank of the U.S. was established
Henry Clay's American system suffered a crushing defeat
Congress approved the Monroe Doctrine
145
Japanese Internment took place during which conflict:
World War II
World War I
Vietnam War
Russo-Japanese War
146
According to the Whig ideology, the best defense against corruption and tyranny rested in the
maintenance of a strong standing army
increased power of the executive branch
eternal vigilance by the people
suppression of dissent and sedition
147
Stalwarts, Half-Breeds, and Mugwumps were
Native American political groups
factions of the Republican Party
names for Democratic Party reformers
independent political parties
148
The Oneida Community
was widely accepted and had no critics
believed it liberated women from traditional family bonds
called for celibacy and attracted members through conversion
advocated "free love" to redefine gender roles
149
The National Organization for Women was created
to elect women to political office
none of the above
to promote women for top corporate jobs
as a civil rights organization for women
150
The Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson upheld which of the following principles?
"Separate but equal."
"Without redeeming social value."
"With all deliberate speed."
"Clear and present danger."
151
The 1968 Tet Offensive
was depicted as a major U.S. victory
led to the belief that the Vietnam War was unwinnable
brought an immediate end to the Vietnam War
was a military victory for the North Vietnamese
152
The most accurate description of U.S. foreign policy toward Japan between 1900 and 1941 is that
lacked interest in Japanese policies
we supported Japan's territorial ambitions
encouraged Japan to develop a strong industry
we attempted to restrict Japan's growth and power
153
Concerning homosexuals in the military, President Clinton
kept his campaign promise to end all discrimination
kept his campaign promise not to interfere
said it was up to Congress to formulate policy
adopted the "don't ask, don't tell" policy
154
Critics of McCarthyism in the 1950s stressed the idea that
communism will gain influence in times of prosperity
loyalty oaths can prevent espionage
the government should always be on guard against communists
fears of subversion can violate constitutional liberties
155
Which of the following was a major market for New England goods in the late 17th century?
West Indies
South America
India
Continental Europe
156
The diplomatic strategy behind the Lend-Lease program was to
continue American neutrality during WWII
aid American interests in Latin America
Support England against Germany without going to war
support non-Communist nations during WWII
157
The so-called Iran Contra Scandal involved the Reagan administration in
a secret CIA effort to arm Iranian exiles
planting misleading intelligence between Iraq and Iran
selling weapons to Anti-American government in Iran
158
Which of the following resulted from the banking reforms indicated by the Great Depression?
Glass-Steagall Act
Federal Reserve Act
National Bank Act
Second Bank of the United States
159
Colonial law generally defined slaves as chattels. This meant that slaves were considered as
slaves who received freedom after death of their masters
pieces of property with no rights
servants who served for a limited time
Human beings with limited rights
160
Why did President Cleveland intervene in the Pullman Strike of 1894?
strike endangered national health and safety
the Governor of Illinois requested the troops
strike interfered with U.S. mail and interstate commerce
strike endangered the national defense
161
In its approach to union organization, the Knights of Labor officially
welcomed both skilled and unskilled workers
discriminated against Blacks and women
encouraged the use of the strike
stressed the organization of workers by craft
162
President Kennedy's legislative successes included all of the following EXCEPT
implementing a strong Civil Rights Act
expanding the space program
increasing the minimum wage
establishing the Peace Corps
163
Which statement best summarizes the Open Door Policy?
all nations should be granted equal trading rights w/ China
The U.S. should have its own sphere of influence in China
U.S. should control international trade in the Pacific
Japan should be excluded from trading with China
164
Which was the most significant foreign policy accomplishment of President Carter?
Panama Canal Treaties
Paris Peace Accords
SALT II Treaty
Camp David Accords
165
Woodrow Wilson's "New Freedom" and Theodore Roosevelt's "New Nationalism" were similar in that
both expanded rights to regulate businesses in states
both removed rights of unions to organize within workplaces
both expanded government's role in regulating business
both removed restrictions on rights of women and minorities
166
The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution was important because it
Gave Congress the power to establish/collect income taxes
prohibited any state from denying women the right to vote
guaranteed equal protection under the law for every citizen
prohibited slavery within the United States
167
Manufacturing in the Old South lagged behind that in the North because?
black labor was incompatible with industry
cotton was a more profitable investment.
the South lacked important natural resources
white leaders were more concerned with profit than humanity
168
The key event that guaranteed Lincoln's re-election in 1864 was
the fall of Vicksburg
the capture of New Orleans
the fall of Atlanta to General Sherman
defeat of Lee's army at Gettysburg
169
The Stamp Act Congress was significant because it
demonstrated that the colonies were loyal to Britain
led directly to the First Continental Congress
repealed the Stamp Act
marked an important step of unity among the colonists
170
Dr. Francis Townsend gained notoriety as a critic of the New Deal with his
share the wealth program
running for President against Roosevelt in 1936
$200 per month pension plan for the elderly
National Union for Social Justice
171
Both Social Darwinism and classical economics agree that
humans are descended from lower animals.
the government should ease the lot of the poor
government ownership of business is desireable
free competition promotes human progress
172
The causes of the War of 1812 included all of the following EXCEPT
fear that Indian attacks were caused by Britain
strong sectional rivalries that could be overcome by war
demand for respect of America's neutral rights
land hunger in the West and a desire for Florida
173
One of the most important domestic results of the WWII effort was
complete employment for minority Americans
the swift ending of the Great Depression
revitalization of the Federal Reserve System
the end of discrimination for African Americans
174
The Second Bank of the United States performed all of the following functions EXCEPT
receiving and paying out federal funds
keeping a check on the loans of other banks
shifting funds from the West and South to the Northeast
stabilizing the money supply
175
Which statement concerning African-Americans' Civil Rights movement in the 1960s is accurate?
the movement failed to achieve significant progress
it stimulated the growth of other reform movements
its leaders failed to use Congressional support
white support was rejected
176
All of the following events took place during the Kennedy administration EXCEPT
the U-2 incident
the Bay of Pigs invasion
the building of the Berlin Wall
the Cuban Missile Crisis
177
The Dawes Act changed attitudes toward Native Americans when it
forbade selling alcohol or guns on reservations
wiped out tribal ownership & granted 160 acres to families
established new and larger reservations for all tribes
treated tribes as independent nations
178
Thomas Nast achieved fame and influence as a
radio commentator
newspaper publisher
political cartoonist
photographer
179
Which event is pictured below?
Boston Tea Party
Boston Massacre
Boston Rampage
Boston Slaughter
180
The Sedition Act of 1918 was most often used to punish
rich progressives who did not fund the war effort
immigrants coming to the U.S. from wartorn areas
members of the press
persons who criticized the war effort
181
The picture below best depicts
the settling of Western territory
Chinese Exclusion Act
California Gold Rush
Klondike Rush
182
After 1830, which of the following reform movements began to overshadow the others?
women's rights
slavery
education
temperance
183
The primary purpose of the Public Works Administration & the Works Progress Administration was
to nationalize the government's control of the work force
to provide jobs for African Americans and other minorities
to enable industries to plan production and control prices
to provide employment through federal deficit spending
184
Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, and Andrew Johnson had which of the following in common?
a classical education
a lifelong dislike of slavery
a plantation background
preference for policy of laissez-faire toward the economy
185
According to the Proclamation of 1763
settlers could not cross the Appalachians
settlers could not cross the Mississippi river
colonial paper money could not be permitted
speculators could buy land from Native Americans
186
In Congress, most of the criticism of the Mexican War came from the
Populists
Republicans
Democrats
Whigs
187
Why did riots break out in the South during the Civil War?
easement of slave codes
Food shortages
military draft
centralization of political power
188
As a result of Jackson's bank policies
all of the above
the nation entered a period of speculative mania
sales of public land rose tremendously
banks printed new banknotes with abandon
189
Thomas Paine's Common Sense
criticized weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation
insisted Britain allow representation from colonists
demanded a strong executive branch in the Constitution
urged colonists to declare independence
190
Which of the following contributed most to the American victory in the Revolution?
French military and financial assistance
a major victory at Valley Forge
British failure to capture Philadelphia
support from French Canadians
191
The Taft-Harley Act of 1947 provided for all of the following EXCEPT
permitting employers to sue unions
requiring a sixty-day cooling off period before strikes
permitting union contributions to political campaigns
requiring unions to make public financial statements
192
During the early 1900s, the term "yellow journalism" referred to
anti-Asian editorials and articles
a sensational, often lurid style of reporting of the news
a reporting of the news which reflected political machines
an expression of opinion, not a reporting of the news

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