The incident illustrated by this cartoon increased cynicism toward the government because -

president directed a conspiracy to mislead the nation

Fashion changing from Army surplus & tie-dyed to cleaner neater brighter - this occured -

end of the counterculture movement

Which of the following describes how the major parties have dealt with 3rd parties?

by addressing the issues raised by the 3rd parties

During the 1920's, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were identified with -

conflict between modernism and traditionalism

The ideas in the Declaration of Independence helped -

inspire people in other nations to question their government

What action by President Nixon influenced the US-Soviet signing of the SALT I treaty in 1972?

opening of diplomatic relations with China

In 1997, Vernon Baker awarded the Medal of Honor. How was this award historically significant?

only living African American from WWII to recieve the medal

The introduction of vaccines to the United States helped -

limit the spread of infectious diseases

The Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage & the National Woman's Party help lead to -

ratification of the 19th amendment

_____ & soldiers dug trenches led to a stalemate on the Western Front - what fills in the blank

The use of machine guns resulted in massive casualties

How did the Iraqi war most affect the U.S. economy?

debt increased dramatically due to military spending

President Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to reassure the American public during tough times by -

delivering series of evening radio speeches - fireside chats

How did President Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb affect international relations?

It initiated the arms race with the Soviet Union

Smoke and fumes hid everything hundreds of men were comatose or dying -what caused this scene

poison gas attack on soldiers in the trenches

What was a result of the Teapot Dome scandal?

Cabinet members jailed for corruption

Which situation demonstrates one way that U.S. culture has spread to other parts of the world?

a teenage girl buys a hip-hop CD in China

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

started the company the provides operating software for PC's

The Federal Housing Administraton is a New Deal agency that continues to assist many by -

helping them obtain mortgage loans from banks

What group investigated the political ideology of people in the government and film industry?

The House Un-American Activities Committee

Japanese Forces Occupy Bataan Peninsula - What was the result for US soldiers?

they died during a forced march to a prison camp

the policy objectives of Reaganomics were based on the theory that -

tax cuts & deregulation led to economic expansion

Under which circumstances does the Family Medical Leave Act apply?

employee qualifies to care for a newborn child

Which of the following would have been called the Great Crusade in 1944?

Invading the beaches of Normandy

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

Citizens were arrested fro being suspected communists

How did the US acquire Puerto Rico?

Ceded to the US as a result of Spanish American War

What does President Clinton's impeachment trial reflect about modern U.S. politics?

elected officials face greater scrutiny of personal lives

Which civic action demonstates the most fundamental responsibility of citizens in a democracy?

voting in a presidential election

What role did Arkansas governor Orval Faubus play in the Little Rock Crisis?

Challenged the governments authority to desegregate schools

"Your Future in Guided Missiles" jobs such as this one became available because -

Cold War defense programs spurred new technology

How did Ralph Nader effect the 2000 election especially in Flordia?

he drew crucial votes away from the other candidates

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

overcame gender & racial barriers to be elected to Congress

Film production has gone abroad-legislation is passed-tax breaks for production in the US-Why?

loss of domestic production means fewer job opportunities

What does this sticker represent to bank patrons?

governments assurance of protection on individual deposits

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1
The incident illustrated by this cartoon increased cynicism toward the government because -
Supreme Court overruled statutes on confidentiality
press secretary failed to keep public informed
president directed a conspiracy to mislead the nation
Congress failed to enforce protection of privacy rights
2
Fashion changing from Army surplus & tie-dyed to cleaner neater brighter - this occured -
end of the Jazz Age
end of conservative movement
end of the counterculture movement
end of the Cold War
3
Which of the following describes how the major parties have dealt with 3rd parties?
persuading the 3rd party to change its platform
preventing 3rd parties from holding conventions
suing the 3rd party in court
by addressing the issues raised by the 3rd parties
4
Increased defensive strength will discourage aggression by others - Which president said this?
Richard Nixon
Gerald Ford
Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
5
During the 1920's, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were identified with -
development of new forms of popular entertainment
decline of public support for Progressive reforms
conflict between modernism and traditionalism
increased use of credit by US consumers
6
The ideas in the Declaration of Independence helped -
persuade leaders to stop persecution of non-Christians
encourage settlers in South America to assimilate
motivate European rulers to establish new colonies
inspire people in other nations to question their government
7
What action by President Nixon influenced the US-Soviet signing of the SALT I treaty in 1972?
Support of Israel during the Yom Kippur War
opening of diplomatic relations with China
withdrawal of military forces from Vietnam
involvement in the Watergate Scandal
8
In 1997, Vernon Baker awarded the Medal of Honor. How was this award historically significant?
commanded the first Marine brigade at Normandy landings
was the first naval officer honored
only living African American from WWII to recieve the medal
only recipient to serve in both WW I and WW II
9
The introduction of vaccines to the United States helped -
improve the hygiene of medical procedures
improve the quality of water supply
limit the spread of infectious diseases
limit the risk in consuming imported produce
10
The Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage & the National Woman's Party help lead to -
elimination of poll taxes
ratification of the 19th amendment
repeal of the 18th amendment
outlawing of child labor
11
Segregation Outlawed in Public Schools - who is most associated with this headline
Thurgood Marshall
Ella Baker
Rosa Parks
Medgar Evers
12
_____ & soldiers dug trenches led to a stalemate on the Western Front - what fills in the blank
The use of machine guns resulted in massive casualties
Armored tanks crossed fortified lines
Submarines attacked unarmed ships
Airplanes conducted reconnaissance missions
13
How did the Iraqi war most affect the U.S. economy?
lower gas prices left people with more disposable income
Federal Reserve raised interest rates to control inflation
debt increased dramatically due to military spending
popular support for cutting domestic programs declined
14
Rock and Roll and protest have always gone together what event is associated with this idea?
The March on Washington
The California grape boycott
Woodstock
The Freedom Rides
15
President Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to reassure the American public during tough times by -
holding weekly town-hall meetings with average citizens
delivering series of evening radio speeches - fireside chats
publishing a weekly news editorial
making short appearances in Hollywood films
16
Senator Joseph McCarthy is best known for his involvement in -
the war effort of the 1940's
the Civil Rights movement of the 1960's
the political scandals of the 1970's
the Red Scare of the 1950's
17
How did President Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb affect international relations?
It initiated the arms race with the Soviet Union
It prompted other nations to investigate war crimes
It created the first global peacekeeping force
It enabled the U.N. to administer territroy in Japan
18
Smoke and fumes hid everything hundreds of men were comatose or dying -what caused this scene
tank attacking soldiers on a battlefield
aerial bombing of an infantry unit
poison gas attack on soldiers in the trenches
submarine attacking a docked ship
19
Which of these was a major goal of Jane Addams's Settlement House movement in Chicago?
founding of womens colleges
assimilation of immigrants
introduction of prison reform
establishment of public libraries
20
What was a result of the Teapot Dome scandal?
Cabinet members jailed for corruption
Congress limits warship building
lead to arrest of communists
prohibition amendment repealed
21
Which situation demonstrates one way that U.S. culture has spread to other parts of the world?
a teenage girl buys a hip-hop CD in China
a college athlete in Brazil trains for the Olympics
a young boy in Great Britain watches anime
a Businesswoman eats at a sushi restaurant in Canada
22
Which statement best describes a major impact Bill Gates has had on U.S. business & technology?
started the company the provides operating software for PC's
created an online store that changed how we purchase goods
Set up the first computer network system for the military
designed the heat-shield technology for the space shuttles
23
"The power i exert on the Court depends on my arguments not on my gender" - who said this
Sally Ride
Delores Huerta
Rosa Parks
Sandra Day O'Connor
24
The Federal Housing Administraton is a New Deal agency that continues to assist many by -
helping them obtain mortgage loans from banks
helping them choose a reputable home builder
offering incentives to invest in rental properties
providing the with money to pay for moving expenses
25
What group investigated the political ideology of people in the government and film industry?
The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
The Motion Picture Association of America
The House Un-American Activities Committee
The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
26
Japanese Forces Occupy Bataan Peninsula - What was the result for US soldiers?
they died during a forced march to a prison camp
they escaped and were sent to fight in Germany
They were exchanged for Japanese prisonerrs of war
they remained in trenches and resisted the Japanese
27
Jonas Salk created a ___ to fight the disease ____ - what combo fills in the blanks?
vaccine - polio
iron lung treatment - tuberculosis
serum - whooping cough
antibiotic - chicken pox
28
the policy objectives of Reaganomics were based on the theory that -
reducing trade barriers resulted in a budget surplus
tax cuts & deregulation led to economic expansion
borrowing money offset the costs of domestic programs
increased government spending reduced unemployment
29
Under which circumstances does the Family Medical Leave Act apply?
employee qualifies to care for a newborn child
empoyee qualifies to complete a college degree
employee qualifies to be assigned different work location
employee qualifies for vacation due to airline delays
30
Which of the following would have been called the Great Crusade in 1944?
repelling an attack on Stalingrad
capturing the Italian mainland
Invading the beaches of Normandy
transporting weapons to Great Britain
31
Which of the following resulted from McCarthyism during the 1950's?
Membership in the US Communist Party increased
Citizens were arrested fro being suspected communists
Recruitment procedures were reformed
US diplomats began expressing dissenting viewpoints
32
Who is most closely associated with the development of computer operating systems?
Bill Gates
Robert L Johnson
Al Gore
Ralph Nader
33
How did the US acquire Puerto Rico?
Became a US state during Reconstruction
given military protection under Wilson's 14 Points plan
Ceded to the US as a result of Spanish American War
Annexed to US after WW I
34
What does President Clinton's impeachment trial reflect about modern U.S. politics?
Campaign finances are monitored by a regulatory agency
media focus on policy issues more than action of officials
Congress investigats judicial nominees thoroughly
elected officials face greater scrutiny of personal lives
35
Which civic action demonstates the most fundamental responsibility of citizens in a democracy?
voting in a presidential election
registering with the Selective Service
volunteering at a community food bank
signing a petiton on a college campus
36
What role did Arkansas governor Orval Faubus play in the Little Rock Crisis?
Vetoed legislation to establish seperate schools for blacks
helped minimize race-related violence
refused assistance to imporve minority graduation rates
Challenged the governments authority to desegregate schools
37
"Your Future in Guided Missiles" jobs such as this one became available because -
Cold War defense programs spurred new technology
weak college programs prducted few scientists
Most citizens opposed atomic weapons
during cold war private businesses had to have military jobs
38
How did Ralph Nader effect the 2000 election especially in Flordia?
his presence discouraged voter turnout
persuaded state officals to abandon punch card voting
Contested the recount in federal court
he drew crucial votes away from the other candidates
39
Which statement best describes one of Shirley Chisholm's most celebrated achievements?
helped shaped policies to provide relief in Latin America
successfully advocated the expansion of the military draft
overcame physical disablities to play professional sports
overcame gender & racial barriers to be elected to Congress
40
Film production has gone abroad-legislation is passed-tax breaks for production in the US-Why?
loss of domestic production means fewer job opportunities
foriegn films not the same quality as domestic films
Price of DVDs would increase since they are deported
foreign films might not release films here in the US
41
What does this sticker represent to bank patrons?
Limits the role of the government in providing home loans
Governement can privatize the bank to stimulate the economy
governments assurance of protection on individual deposits
Restricts governements ability to set prime interest rates

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