One consequence of 19th century governmental policies was that many Native Americans were

displaced from their homelands.

Which is the most credible primary source about conditions in Nazi camps during the Holocaust?

account of camp life by a survivor of a concentration camp

All of the following are reasons for the end of the Cold War in the late 1980s EXCEPT

Iraq and Iran invading the Soviet Union.

Which source of information about candidates for public office probably would be free of bias?

a reprint of the complete text of the last candidate debate

Which of the following occurred as US changed from an agrarian society to an industrial one?

cities became crowded and unsanitary

One objective of American imperialism of the late 19th century was to

gain colonies to keep up with European nations' competition.

The Quartering Act of 1765 required colonists to do which of the following?

provide housing for British soldiers

What is one way a country could change from a command economy to a market economy?

industries owned by the govt become privately owned

Minority students in public schools were given equal educational opportunities as a result of

the decision in Brown v. Board of Education.

After WWII, the countries of E. Europe could be seen as a single region b/c they all shared...

economic and political characteristics.

The Declaration of Independence used all of the following except:

Montesquieu's idea of separation of powers.

Burning draft cards by Vietnam War protesters is an example of civil disobedience because

violated a law that the protesters considered to be unjust.

The Four-, Five- and Nine-Power Treaties were all attempts to...

limit armaments and reduce the possibility for war

Great RR Strike, Haymarket Riot, Homestead Strike, & Pullman Strike all shared what similarity?

union members were met with violence

What was the effect of passage of Jim Crow laws in the United States in the late 19th century?

Racial segregation was required by law in southern states.

Which of these did NOT happen in the US following World War I?

laws to increase the number of non-European immigrants

Which factor helped lead to the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union?

differing intentions (goals) for rebuilding Europe postWWII.

Which of these was part of the prosperity of the 1920s?

many economic changes due to the automobile

How did the U.S. Constitution change as a result of the ratification of the 19th Amendment?

The right of suffrage was extended to women.

Which is correctly matched?

conservative -- small government, liberal -- big government

Why was the formation of labor unions an effect of U.S. industrialization in the late 1800s?

Unions organized workers to protest unsafe work conditions.

One way in which the Harlem Renaissance was significant was that it

contributed to the recognition of African-American culture.

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1
Hollywood, the media, labor unions, and universities were all targets of...
the Progressive Party
the resurgence of conservatism
the Red Scare
the OPEC oil embargo
2
One consequence of 19th century governmental policies was that many Native Americans were
displaced from their homelands.
forced to maintain their cultural heritage.
prevented from trading with European settlers.
persecuted for killing buffalo on the Great Plains.
3
These are all examples of
corporations
political parties controlled by bosses
entrepreneurial societies
organized labor
4
Which Supreme Court decision legalized segregation?
Brown v Board of Education
Plessy v Ferguson
Obergefell v. Hodges
Roe v Wade
5
Which is the most credible primary source about conditions in Nazi camps during the Holocaust?
a film directed by a person whose parents were in a camp
a novel set in a concentration camp
a 1942 movie produced by the Nazi gov't depicting camp life
account of camp life by a survivor of a concentration camp
6
The Cold War came to an end when...
former Soviet republics instituted free-market econ. reforms
All of these
the USSR collapsed
Eastern European countries became democratic after protests
7
The New Deal is an example of the expansion of the role of national government.
True
False
8
The mass movement of African-Americans fleeing the rural South for the urban North was called
the Great Depression
the Progressive Era
the Harlem Renaissance
the Great Migration
9
All of the following are reasons for the end of the Cold War in the late 1980s EXCEPT
Gorbachev's perestroika and glasnost reforms.
democracy and free markets extending across Eastern Europe.
Reagan's defense spending.
Iraq and Iran invading the Soviet Union.
10
Which source of information about candidates for public office probably would be free of bias?
an advertisement paid for by a political action committee
a newspaper editorial stating the newspaper’s position
a pamphlet written by a political campaign worker
a reprint of the complete text of the last candidate debate
11
Which of the following occurred as US changed from an agrarian society to an industrial one?
more farm workers were needed
new inventions made life harder
more people lived in rural areas
cities became crowded and unsanitary
12
One objective of American imperialism of the late 19th century was to
protect the environment and conserve wildlife.
preserve native cultures and traditions.
gain colonies to keep up with European nations' competition.
expand peace and freedom.
13
What were these laws called?
Jim Crow laws
John Brown laws
Jerry Eagle laws
Jem Carter laws
14
To get Anti-Federalists to support ratification of the Constitution, the Federalists added
the Bill of Rights
the Northwest Ordinance
a list of grievances
the 3/5 Compromise
15
Which of these has been debated in regards to the government's role/responsibility?
national healthcare
all of these
poverty
unemployment
16
The Quartering Act of 1765 required colonists to do which of the following?
give one quarter of their income to the King
buy tea from only the British
provide housing for British soldiers
get the King's seal on all documents
17
Established procedure for state's entrance, banned slavery, republican gov, & created public ed
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
Northwest Ordinance
18
Journalists who exposed political corruption, industrial practices, and social injustice..
hippies
nativists
flappers
muckrakers
19
Jim Crow laws, which were passed in Southern states following Reconstruction, were intended to
support the goals of the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments.
institute racial segregation.
provide basic education to former slaves.
encourage African-Americans to buy their own farms.
20
All of these occurred during which event in American history?
Spanish-American War
World War II
the Cold War
the War on Terror
21
What is one way a country could change from a command economy to a market economy?
if the government takes control of family-owned farms
if workers are required to join labor unions
if private banks become subject to stricter regulation
industries owned by the govt become privately owned
22
The EPA was created to..
increase standardized testing
amend the constitution to ensure equality between the sexes
increase rights for American Indians
protect the environment
23
Government needs to keep their "hands off" the economy.
socialist economy
laissez faire economy
command economy
mixed economy
24
Minority students in public schools were given equal educational opportunities as a result of
the ratification of the 19th amendment.
the ratification of the 26th amendment.
the decision in Brown v. Board of Education.
the decision in Plessy v. Ferguson.
25
Which organization carried out violent acts against African-Americans?
FDIC
IWW
KKK
UFW
26
After WWII, the countries of E. Europe could be seen as a single region b/c they all shared...
economic and political characteristics.
unique physical features.
a common cultural heritage
widespread immigration from other regions.
27
Which doc does this describe?
Declaration of Independence
Northwest Ordinance
Articles of Confederation
Anti-Federalist Papers
28
The investigations set off by the charges made by Senator Joseph McCarthy were carried out by
SNCC
AIM
NOW
HUAC
29
The Declaration of Independence used all of the following except:
Montesquieu's idea of separation of powers.
John Locke's idea of natural rights.
Adam Smith's idea of a free market.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau's idea of the social contract.
30
Burning draft cards by Vietnam War protesters is an example of civil disobedience because
expressed a point of view that was unpopular at the time.
violated a law that the protesters considered to be unjust.
was intended to draw the attention of the media
it is protected by the US Constitution
31
The Four-, Five- and Nine-Power Treaties were all attempts to...
appease the Axis Powers
limit armaments and reduce the possibility for war
fight terrorism
increase the USSR's influence around the world
32
In the 1960s-80s, people fled from Cuba to the US. The primary reasons for this were
racial & ethnic concerns.
economic & political concerns.
health & education concerns.
environmental concerns.
33
Great RR Strike, Haymarket Riot, Homestead Strike, & Pullman Strike all shared what similarity?
factory owners cooperated with workers' demands
union members were met with violence
police officers went on strike
strikers peacefully marched
34
What was the effect of passage of Jim Crow laws in the United States in the late 19th century?
Native Americans were moved onto reservations.
Restrictions were placed on business monopolies.
Racial segregation was required by law in southern states.
Women were denied the right to vote in national elections.
35
The Patriot Act is an example of the challenge of balancing individual rights against...
the rights of the 50 states
the security of the nation
the rights of other individuals.
the opportunities for people to enlist in the military
36
Progressives were trying to address the problems created by
industrial capitalism
all of these
political corruption
ubanization
37
Which of these did NOT happen in the US following World War I?
laws to increase the number of non-European immigrants
race riots
Red Scare
increase in nativism and intolerance of minority groups
38
Which is NOT correctly matched?
Federal Reserve Act
Pure Food and Drug Act
Pendleton Civil Service Act
Hepburn Act
39
The Marshall Plan, Korean War, NATO, & Vietnam War were all intended to achieve the goal of ...
reparations
nuclear arms limitation
containment
mobilization
40
Economic opportunities in defense plants and high-tech industries led to the growth of the ___.
Bible Belt
Rust Belt
Sunbelt
41
Which state's newspapers published the essays which became known as the Federalist Papers?
New York
Virginia
Mississippi
Ohio
42
Which factor helped lead to the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union?
both being part of the UN Security Council after WWII.
uneven prosperity between the 2 nations after the Great Dep.
differing intentions (goals) for rebuilding Europe postWWII.
the lack of U.S. aid to the Soviets during World War II
43
Which collection of documents was written to express the authors' concerns about:
Federalist Papers
Bill of Rights
Anti-Federalist Papers
US Constitution
44
Which of these contributed to the Great Depression?
safe and conservative investments in the stock market
factories increasing their hiring
excessive lending by banks
the Federal Reserve increasing the supply of money available
45
Which of these was part of the prosperity of the 1920s?
a return to a more traditional role for women in America
many economic changes due to the automobile
a decrease in the standard of living for most Americans
less freedom for young people
46
How did the U.S. Constitution change as a result of the ratification of the 19th Amendment?
freedom of assembly was restricted
the power of government decreased
The right of suffrage was extended to women.
freedom of the press was strengthened
47
Which is correctly matched?
conservative -- small government
liberal -- small government
conservative -- big government
liberal -- big government
48
Which Amendment is NOT correctly matched?
18th
16th
19th
17th
49
Why was the formation of labor unions an effect of U.S. industrialization in the late 1800s?
Unions were needed to guarantee a steady supply of workers
Union membership required for employment in new industries.
Factory owners sought to control their large workforce.
Unions organized workers to protest unsafe work conditions.
50
During which war was the American military integrated for the first time?
WWII
Gulf War
WWI
Korean War
51
One way in which the Harlem Renaissance was significant was that it
led to fewer restrictions on African Americans in the South.
contributed to the recognition of African-American culture.
led to a decline in activity by the Ku Klux Klan.
reduced racial tensions in the northern cities.
52
Which was NOT a result of the Vietnam War?
the US would fight all future wars without allies
spending on the war took funding away from domestic programs
the country was divided
many protests occurred
53
What was the perspective of women who founded National Organization for Women (NOW) in 1966?
Women wanted equal pay and opportunities for advancement.
Women were angry at the prospect of serving in the military.
Women were afraid of being forced to work in physical jobs.
Women wanted to gain the right to vote and to own property.
54
The Farmers’ Alliances and the Populist Party were all formed in reaction to ...
political corruption and urbanization
communism and totalitarianism
imperialism and isolationism
fascism
55
Freedoms in the US Bill of Rights were influenced by all of the following except
Magna Carta
Northwest Ordinance
the Pentagon Papers
English Bill of Rights
56
In the US Senate debate to ratify the Treaty of Versailles, whose opinions won out?
socialists
Germany's
Woodrow Wilson's
American isolationists
57
Which of the following was NOT included in the US Constitution?
federalism - distributing powers btwn state and national gov
separation of powers -- 3 branches
prohibition of slavery
Enlightenment ideas of social contract
58
The Articles of Confederation were weak for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
it was a military dictatorship
Congress has no power to tax or coin money.
no Supreme Court.
no executive
59
The lawsuit against the Northern Securities Co & Clayton Antitrust Act were both efforts to...
break up monopolies
eliminate political machines
make child labor illegal
prevent newspaper articles about meatpacking factories
60
Preparing for war
mobilization
containment
appeasement
urbanization
61
What is a tenement?
a complaint
factory
low quality housing
another name for immigrant
62
How has technology of the late 20th century contributed to the exchange of cultural practices?
They reduced economic inequality among nations.
They decreased the need forinternational cooperation.
They increased opportunities to exchange ideas and tech.
They improved the efficiency of local governments.
63
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the growth of cities?
buildings became taller
streetcars connecting middle-class suburbs to city center
decrease in political corruption
increase in crime
64
How many states were required to ratify the Constitution to make it the supreme law of the US?
13
10
9
7
65
The need for laws to regulate working conditions and set a minimum age for child labor was due
to lack of opps for kids seeking after-school activities.
to industrialists using child labor to keep costs down.
to unions restricting membership to adult workers.
to war casualties leading to children taking jobs of adults.
66
Which of these was a result of Prohibition?
a long-lasting tradition against drinking alcohol
decreased the number of speakeasies
increased divisions along traditional/modern lines
reduced organized crime
67
Cash-&-Carry policy, Destroyers-for-Bases agreement, Lend-Lease Policy, Atlantic Charter
examples of US isolationism before WWII
examples of US policies before entering WWII
examples of conservationism
examples of containment policies
68
Which of the following did NOT help the US grow as a world power?
Reconstruction
participation in World War I
the annexation of Hawaii
the Spanish-American War
69
What 1800s factor contributed to migration of large numbers of people from Europe to the US?
Econ. prosperity in Europe allowed people to buy land in US
US needed people to colonize their overseas territories.
Euro social movements wanted to spread beliefs to the US.
Industrialization in the United States attracted laborers.
70
When did the US experience these problems?
before the Constitution replaced the Articles of Confed.
before declaring independence
during the Spanish-American War
after World War II

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