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1
Which of the following was one effect of President Johnson's Great Society?
Environmental protections were increased significantly.
Labor unions gained membership and political power.
Poverty was reduced in the United States.
A national healthcare system was created.
2
Which of these were brought up for trial in Nuremberg after World War II?
German prisoners of war
Soviet generals
Nazi leaders
concentration camp guards
3
The House Committee on Un-American Activities focused an investigation into communism's influence on what area of life?
finance and investment
immigration and naturalization
entertainment and broadcasting
travel and tourism
4
Which of the following symbolized the women's rights movement in the 1960s?
passage of Title IX
passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
election of the first female U.S. Senator
publication of Betty Friedan's Feminine Mystique
5
Based on the cartoon, which conclusion can be made about the United States after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
The Japanese attack shocked the American public, but they soon forgot.
American citizens pushed for entry in World War II, not for revenge.
Japanese American citizens remained welcome in the United States.
Patriotic sentiments were high in the United States as its citizens united.
6
Which of these Civil Rights leaders favored black nationalism?
James Farmer
Malcolm X
Thurgood Marshall
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
7
What was one of the main goals of the March on Washington on August 28, 1963?
an armed force in the Southern states to enforce integration laws
a federal law ending segregation in the U.S. military
an Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
a federal employment program for all workers, regardless of race
8
Which group of workers contributed the most to the economic prosperity of the 1950s?
agricultural workers
white collar workers
blue collar workers
government workers
9
The Equal Rights Amendment was supported by which of these groups?
SNCC
SCLC
AIM
NOW
10
Which group received the greatest benefit from the post-World War II economic boom?
farmers
Native Americans
women
African Americans
11
Which of these groups was largely left out of the rising prosperity in post-War America?
inner-city minorities
blue-collar workers
suburban households
small businesses
12
How did the outbreak of World War II affect German Americans?
It prompted nearly all military-age German American men to enlist
It increased suspicion that German Americans were Nazi supporters.
It led many German Americans to migrate back to their homeland.
It resulted in the imprisoning of all Germans who did not sign an oath
13
Which statement explains President Truman's dispute with General MacArthur over war strategy in Korea?
Truman feared that invading North Korea would bring Chinese in the war.
Truman felt that MacArthur was reluctant to use limited atomic weapons.
Truman feared that attacking China would bring the Soviets into the war.
Truman felt that MacArthur had failed to prepare for Chinese in the war.
14
What does this cartoon suggest about American neutrality at the beginning of World War II?
America's lack of involvement would result in the Axis powers taking over.
American merchants should stay neutral and restrict arms sales.
American territory was far too well protected for the Axis powers to invade
American forces had enemies all over the world and were powerless.
15
Which of these contributed to the trend on this graph?
military reports that the U.S. was on the verge of winning the war
the increasing use of air power to try to defeat the Vietcong
unprecedented presidential control of U.S. military forces
escalation of the Chinese and Soviet troop levels in Vietnam
16
What was the purpose of this poster produced by the Office of Price Administration during World War II?
to encourage enlistment in the military
to generate public support for the war effort
to encourage conservation of resources for the war
to remind Americans how precious their freedoms are
17
Why did the Allies hold trials in Nuremberg, Germany after World War II?
to compensate victims of the Holocaust
to determine the legal status of prisoners of war
to establish new rules of warfare
to punish German war crimes
18
Which of the following was directly involved in public school desegregation?
National Urban League
Chicago Seven
Little Rock Nine
Student Nonviolent Committee
19
Which of the following was the name for Roosevelt and Churchill's agreement to collective security, disarmament?
Atlantic Charter
Potsdam Conference
Tehran Conference
Yalta Conference
20
Which of these resulted from the activities of Senator Joseph McCarthy?
The United States adopted a policy of containment.
The Civil Rights movement gained popularity and power.
A widespread network of Soviet spies was uncovered.
Americans felt pressure to accuse others of supporting communism.
21
What occurred as a result of the Supreme Court's ruling in Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)?
Executive privilege was limited.
Freedom of the press was protected.
Police powers were enlarged.
Rights of the accused were expanded.
22
What was the central goal of the National Organization for Women (NOW)?
ending domestic violence and sexual harassment
increasing women's representation in Congress
expanding women's reproductive freedoms
achieving political and economic equality for women
23
Why was the Battle of Midway a turning point in World War II?
It was the first time a Japanese invasion had been halted.
It showed the Japanese resolve to protect their home islands.
It allowed the Allies to win back Japanese territory by island-hopping.
It involved the last island between the Allies and Japan.
24
Which of these was formed to create mutual defense arrangements between the US and the nations of Western Europe?
United Nations
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
International Monetary Fund
Alliance for Progress
25
Which explains why the Black Power leaders would criticize the actions taken by the students in the photograph?
The students were protesting President Johnson's actions in Vietnam.
The students were not using civil disobedience principles.
The students believed that there should be separate facilities for races.
The students were focused on integrating the races.
26
Which statement about women in the workforce does this poster support?
Women who entered the workforce were usually married with children.
Women who entered the workforce moved upward to career success.
Women who entered the workforce did not always do "men's" work.
Women who entered the workforce earned wages equal to men.
27
President Nixon's policy of Vietnamization involved which of these?
focusing diplomatic efforts on bringing a peaceful end to the Vietnam War
improving trade relations between the United States and North Vietnam
spending more money on the Vietnam War than other military commitments
increasing the military capacities of the South Vietnamese armed forces
28
Why would the phrase "controlling wages and prices" complete this diagram?
The entry of women into the workforce created the need for controls
The lack of jobs during the war led to lower wages and falling prices.
The wartime economy required cooperation from workers and industry.
The war weakened the U.S. economy, making controls necessary.
29
The goals of which two social movements were served by affirmative action programs?
labor and counterculture
nativism and temperance
Civil rights and Feminism
Black Power and Red Power
30
Which of the following had to be true for a country to receive war material from the US under the Lend-Lease Act?
The country must sign a pledge that it would not act as an aggressor.
The country had to pay for the war material in cash.
The country had to transport the war material in its own ships.
The country's defense must be vital to safety of the United States.
31
What did Johnson's escalation of the Vietnam War and Nixon's involvement in covering up the Watergate mean to the public
The two major political parties were essentially the same.
The federal government was out of touch with regular people.
Elected leaders were capable of abusing their power.
Social activism was ineffective at producing positive change.
32
The United Nations charter was drafted during which occasion?
a joint session of Congress held after the Pearl Harbor attack
a summit between the United States and the Soviet Union
a meeting of the victorious nations after the defeat of Germany
a conference held by the Allies during World War II
33
Which of the following events prompted the action shown in the photograph in 1942?
Japan's aggressive expansionism
Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor
the United States' decision to enter World War II
the United States' rise of isolationist sentiments
34
What was one effect of protests such as the one depicted in the photograph?
President Lyndon Johnson's popularity dropped sharply.
Republican leaders attacked the military's handling of the Vietnam War.
Congress was motivated to pass the War Powers Resolution.
Large numbers of draft-age men fled to Canada to avoid fighting in Vietnam.
35
Civil Rights leader who also worked with the labor movement to improve economic conditions for African Americans
Rosa Parks
Huey Newton
A. Phillip Randolph
Harry T. Moore
36
The treatment of Americans of Japanese descent during World War II is similar to which of the following?
the experiences of German Americans during World War I
African Americans' experiences on the battlefield during World War I
the experiences of Hispanic Americans in wartime industries during WW I
Irish Americans' experiences living on the home front during World War I
37
How did the Berlin Blockade impact the Cold War?
t convinced the US that it must stand firm against communist expansion.
It prevented the Soviets from placing missiles within range of West Europe.
It stopped the reunification of Germany under pro-American government.
It allowed the Soviet Union to retain control over most of Eastern Europe.
38
Persons found responsible for scenes in the image above would be charged with which of the following?
Holocaust crimes
crimes against nature
crimes against humanity
crimes against peace
39
How did the United States react to the Soviet Union's acquisition of atomic weapons?
by placing nuclear weapons on submarines patrolling near Soviet territory
by placing nuclear missiles in Central Europe and Turkey
by expanding its programs to research and build better atomic weapons
by announcing economic sanctions against the Soviet Union/Eastern Europe
40
Which goal of the Civil Rights movement was achieved soon after World War II ended?
removal of racial barriers to voting
elimination of racial quotas for immigrants
elimination of the separate but equal statutes
desegregation of the U.S. military
41
Which type of action was used by the Red Power movement more than any other?
boycotts
occupations
freedom rides
strikes
42
Which of these measures increased significantly during the two decades following the end of World War II?
inflation rate
union membership rate
birth rate
interest rates
43
Which of the following events contributed to an increase in Americans' mistrust of the government?
Cuban Missile Crisis
Watergate scandal
assassination of President Kennedy
failure of the Equal Rights Amendment
44
What was one similarity between the foreign policies of Presidents Truman and Eisenhower?
Both believed that the US should remain out of foreign conflicts.
Both used economic aid to prevent the spread of communism.
Both were committed to aiding anti-communist rebels in Latin America.
Both pushed for a massive expansion of the United States' nuclear arsenal.
45
Which of these resulted from the success of McCarthyism?
the blacklisting of suspected communists
the resignation of President Truman
decreases in immigration quotas for Eastern Europe
increased spending on the military
46
Which describes a result of the military action shown in the map above?
Allied forces cut the German army in half.
Mussolini was forced to resign.
The German army immediately surrendered.
Stalin felt betrayed by Roosevelt and Churchill.
47
Which of these techniques of the Civil Rights movement did the women's rights movement adopt to achieve its goals?
holding sit-ins to pressure private organizations to change their behavior
going on hunger strikes to raise awareness about hidden forms of oppression
using freedom rides to force prejudiced people to face up to their biases
organizing protest marches to pressure the government for favorable laws
48
What was one effect of the media's coverage of the Watergate scandal?
Network news programs became more popular than entertainment programming.
Candidates began using negative campaign ads much more frequently.
Government efforts to censor the press were significantly reduced.
Americans became more cynical about politicians.
49
Which event happened before the Cuban Missile Crisis was resolved?
Fidel Castro negotiated a secret agreement with the United States.
Nikita Kruschev was removed from office in the Soviet Union.
The United States dismantled its missiles in Turkey.
The United States enforced a military quarantine in international waters.
50
Which two groups led armed protests during the 1960s?
United Farm Workers and CORE
Freedom Summer volunteers and SNCC
Freedom Riders and the NAACP
Black Panthers and AIM
51
What was the central goal of the United States in the Korean War?
block Chinese expansion into North Korea
prevent South Korea from invading Japan
contain the spread of communism
eliminate Soviet influence in East Asia
52
Thurgood Marshall was able to advance the goals of the Civil Rights movement directly because of his position in
the House of Representatives
the Supreme court
the Johnson administration
the Department of Education
53
Which of these forms of civil disobedience were used only by the Civil Rights movement?
freedom rides
occupations
sit-ins
protest marches
54
Which describes the purpose of the Yalta Conference?
German and Japanese leaders meet to plan on how to best defeat the Allies.
Leaders from the US, USSR, and Britain met to discuss a post-WW II peace.
Leaders from Germany, Italy, and Japan meet to pay reparations for WWII
German leaders met to discuss the terms of their surrender.
55
Which describes the goal of Roosevelt's cash-and-carry policy?
to allow war industries in the US to profit from the European conflict
to maintain the neutrality of the US while giving equal support to all
to allow the United States to give aid to Britain free of charge
to maintain the neutrality of the United States while giving aid to Britain
56
How did the American public react to the formation of the United Nations?
by supporting US membership strongly, unlike the League of Nations
by worrying that the organization would be used for communist expansion
by opposing US membership on the because it would be too expensive
by turning against President Truman for failing to secure a U.S. veto
57
Which of these contributed to the movement to hold war crimes tribunals at Nuremberg after World War II?
the Holocaust
the rise of the German Communist Party
the use of atomic bombs
the Soviet refusal to withdraw from Eastern Europe
58
Feminists and Civil Rights activists both wanted which of these?
an end to legal segregation
equal rights for all
preferred treatment of minorities
limitations on police power
59
What effect did the publication of the Pentagon Papers have on the American public?
It showed them that draft boards had discriminated against minorities.
It convinced them that communism was a dire threat to their security.
It made them aware of the government's lies about the Vietnam War.
It helped them understand why the Watergate scandal took place.
60
Which of the following provisions from the Treaty of Versailles contributed to the outbreak of World War II?
The League of Nations would be created to reduce future war outbreaks.
Alsace Lorraine, seized by Germany in 1871, would be returned to France.
Germany would disband its armed forces and pay huge war reparations.
Estonia, Finland, and Latvia were established as independent nations.
61
Which statement describes one of the effects of President Truman's decision to use atomic weapons against Japan?
France and Great Britain increased the size of their military forces.
Other nations intensified their efforts to develop their own atomic weapons
The US got Allied nations to contribute money to its atomic program.
There was an international outcry against the future use of atomic weapons.
62
Which famous speech was given during the March on Washington in 1963?
the “I Have a Dream” speech
the “Peace or Power” speech
the “We Shall Overcome” speech
the “Ballot or the Bullet” speech
63
What event led the Truman administration to expand the containment doctrine to include Asia?
withdrawal of the French from Indochina
surrender of Japan to end World War II
communist takeover of mainland China
formation of the Vietcong in Vietnam
64
What did the Supreme Court say in its ruling in Regents of the University of California v. Bakke (1978)?
Racial quotas are necessary to correct for past discrimination.
Even states without policies must take steps to integrate their schools.
The Constitution forbids any government policy that is based on race.
Affirmative action programs do not violate the Constitution.
65
Which Supreme Court ruling represented a victory for the women's rights movement?
Roe v. Wade
New York Times v. United States
Miranda v. Arizona
Mapp v. Ohio
66
Why was this event a significant step in the war in the Pacific?
It brought the U.S. military within air-strike range of mainland Japan.
It showed that resistance to the U.S. advance on Japan was largely over.
It showed that resistance to the U.S. advance on Japan was largely over.
It was the first time the United States had captured territory from Japan.
67
Senator Joseph McCarthy became a powerful and prominent public figure during the 1950s because of which of these?
unpopularity of the Korean War
widespread fears about communism
rejuvenation of the women's rights movement
opposition to the Civil Rights movement
68
The Beatnik movement developed in the United States in reaction to which of these?
the growing power of corporations and unions
the conformity and materialism of mainstream society
the violence and extremism of the antiwar movement
the economic deprivations of the Great Depression and World War II
69
Which describes the purpose of the action shown in the photograph?
to sign up to serve as a U.S. soldier during the war
to increase the sales of consumer goods to raise money for the war
to control the use of raw materials needed for war materials
to volunteer time to one of the newly formed war production industries
70
Why was Senator McCarthy's anti-communist crusade brought to an end by his hearings about communists in the U.S. Army?
His investigations revealed that McCarthy had manufactured evidence.
His investigations found that communists had infiltrated the military
His investigations of the military were not permitted under federal law.
His investigations were exposed as publicity stunts without merit.
71
The term "Iron Curtain" was used by Winston Churchill to describe a divide between which of these?
industrialized and non-industrialized nations
colonies and colonial powers
Allied and Axis controlled territory
Western and Soviet spheres of influence
72
The Nuremberg Trials established which of the following principles?
Individuals must obey their leaders without question.
Planning an aggressive war is a crime against humanity.
The victors of a war can assign guilt for the start of war as they please.
Individuals are accountable for their actions, even during war.
73
Which of these contributed directly to the outbreak of Vietnam War?
the outcome of the Cuban Missile Crisis
the withdrawal of French forces from Indochina
the stalemate that ended the Korean War
the diplomatic split between China and the Soviet Union
74
Which of these Civil Rights actions resulted in the participation of thousands of non-African Americans?
freedom rides
the March on Washington
lunch counter sit ins
the Montgomery Bus Boycott
75
Which statement summarizes the results of the Korean War?
South Korea transferred a large area to North Korea.
A permanent divide was established between North and South Korea.
North Korea and South Korea were unified under a communist dictatorship.
North Korea was annexed by Communist China.
76
Which of these changes resulted from the United States' entry into World War II?
The birthrate among young couples in urban areas decreased significantly.
Labor unions gained thousands of new members and increased political power.
Women entered the industrial workforce in large numbers for the first time.
African Americans were able to eliminate major forms of discrimination.
77
Activists in the counterculture movement were successful at doing which of the following?
bringing an end to McCarthy's anti-communist crusade
pressuring Congress to pass the Civil Rights Act
turning public opinion against the Vietnam War
weakening the Republican Party
78
Passage of the McCarran Act was related to which of these?
Second Red Scare
Vietnam War
Truman Doctrine
Marshall Plan
79
What was American society’s prevailing view of women in the 1950s?
Women should dedicate themselves to caring for their family and home.
Women and men should be paid the same wage for the same work.
Women should work outside of the home and contribute to the family income.
Women should have employment opportunities equal to those of men.
80
Both the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan represented the desire of the United States to do which of the following?
fight against the spread of communism
take control of former British and French colonies
promote collective security arrangements
prevent a nuclear arms race
81
The baby-boom that followed World War II later contributed to which of the following?
dramatic increase in elementary school enrollment in the 1970s
expanding job opportunities in the 1980s
increase in Social Security collections in the 1950s
creation of a youth culture in the 1960s
82
Why did the Soviet Union begin the Berlin Blockade?
to prevent the United States from distributing Marshall Plan funds
to place Soviet missiles within range of targets in Western Europe
to stop the United States from aiding anti-communist rebels in Germany
to pressure the Allies to withdraw from West Berlin
83
How did the launch of Sputnik lead to the creation of NASA?
The Soviet satellite was a joint venture with the US and Soviet Union.
The U.S. space agency acquired secret technology from Soviet defectors.
Fear of Soviet expansion into space led to the U.S. space program.
Desire to attract top scientists led to the development of a space program.
84
Which statement explains how the outcome of the Cuban Missile Crisis affected the Cold War?
It stimulated Soviet expansion in Latin America.
It led to an intensification of the nuclear arms race.
It motivated the United States to seek an alliance with Communist China.
It encouraged direct communication between US and Soviet leaders.
85
How did World War II contribute to the outbreak of the Korean War?
It gave China control over the Korean peninsula.
It transferred Korea from Japan to the Soviet Union.
It resulted in the division of Korea into two nations.
It distracted U.S. forces from securing freedom for Korea.
86
What factor contributed to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II?
attempts by Japanese Americans to hinder the war effort
evidence that American citizens aided the attack on Pearl Harbor
information about Japanese plans to attack the West Coast
public distrust of immigrants from an enemy nation
87
What do the Supreme Court decisions in the cases of Griswold v. Connecticut and Roe v. Wade have in common?
support for the Civil Rights movement
increased protections for individual privacy
limitations on executive privilege
expanded criminal defendants' rights
88
The Soviet Union held its first successful atomic test on August 29, 1949. What impact did this have on the US?
It convinced the Truman administration to pursue a policy of containment.
It spurred Congress to increase Marshall Plan aid to Western Europe.
It fed the American public's fears about the dangers of communism.
It prompted the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
89
What was the Supreme Court concerned about in its ruling in Miranda v. Arizona (1966)?
protecting people's right not to testify against themselves unwillingly
preventing elected officials from abusing their power
ensuring speedy compliance with its desegregation rulings
preventing government intrusions in people's private lives
90
Which Constitutional amendment was the focus of arguments in Brown v. Board of Education?
the Fourth Amendment
the First Amendment
the Fourteenth Amendment
the Tenth Amendment
91
The United Nations charter was drafted during which occasion?
a meeting of the victorious nations after the defeat of Germany
a joint session of Congress held after the Pearl Harbor attack
a summit between the United States and the Soviet Union
a conference held by the Allies during World War II
92
How did the Kennedy administration react to the March on Washington? President Kennedy...
pushed the Civil Rights Act through Congress and signed it into law.
alled for the National Guard to end the march and arrest protesters.
gave a speech of his own against racial discrimination.
remained neutral on the topic of equality in hope of securing a second term
93
How did the launch of Sputnik affect the American public?
Showed that the USSR was more interested in scientific development than US.
Raised fears that the Soviets could drop a nuclear bomb directly on the US.
Prompted Congress to investigate communist infiltration in the government.
Made many Americans realize that communism was not an inferior economy.
94
Which statement summarizes the impact of the U.S. involvement in the Korean War?
The United States established a permanent military presence in Asia.
The US failed in its first attempt to prevent the spread of communism.
The United States helped ease tensions between China and the Soviet Union.
The United States proved that communism was a threat around the world.
95
What resulted from the Supreme Court's ruling in Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?
the creation of affirmative action programs
rapid integration of schools in Northern cities
white resistance to desegregation
the passage of new Civil Rights laws by Congress
96
December 7, 1941 marks the beginning of WWII for the United States. What event brings the US into WWII?
Japan's attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor
U.S. troops' atomic bomb attack on Japan
the aftermath of the Bataan Death March
the Allied troops' D-Day invasion of Normandy
97
Why did President Kennedy get the United States involved in the Vietnam War?
to prevent the Soviet Union from gaining new territory
to prove that the United States was more powerful than China
to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia
to protect Japan and the Philippines from communist attacks
98
"Why die for democracy for some foreign country when we don't even have it here?"
The American public let isolationist and nativist beliefs guide actions.
Minority groups in the United States defected and began to support Europe.
African Americans increased their push for civil rights on the home front.
The American public began to protest draft requirements in future wars.
99
What was one of the causes of the race riots that occurred in the United States during the late-1960s?
widespread poverty among inner-city African Americans
political agitation by leaders of the Black Power movement
resistance to the Vietnam War draft
protests against desegregation in Southern cities
100
Which of the following civil rights groups would disagree with the approach of the protestors in this image?
Southern Christian Leadership Conference and National Urban League
Red Power Movement
Black Panthers and American Indian Movement (AIM)
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
