In 1929, the U.S. economy fell apart. In one day, the value of all stocks fell. The cause was

Great crash of the stock market

A major weakness of the Articles of Confederation was the

Lack of a strong executive power

On May 18th, 1896, the Supreme Court’s decision in Plessy v. Fergusson

ruled that Segregation was legal "Separate But Equal"

Both Presidents Teddy Roosevelt’s Square Deal & LBJ’s Great Society were similar in that both

increased the role of the Gov. in social & economic problems

According to the supply-side economics promoted by President Reagan, growth would occur when

corporate business taxes were reduced

What is the main idea of this cartoon about President Bill Clinton?

Economic conditions helped maintain his high approval rating

Henry Ford's main contribution to American industrialism was his

use of the moving assembly line to achieve mass production

The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920’s was a period when African Americans

created noteworthy works of art and literature

Which statement is most accurate about the economy of the U.S. during the 1970’s & early 1980’s

The increased cost of imported oil hurt economic growth

The U.S. experience in both the Spanish-American War (1898) & the Persian Gulf War (1991)

show that media have a powerful influence in shaping opinion

What did the White House tapes of President Richard Nixon reveal?

that Nixon ordered a coverup in the Watergate affair

All of the following were Cold War responses to Soviet aggression EXCEPT

The dropping of the atomic bomb

What was the final outcome of the 1954 Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education?

It ruled Plessy v. Ferguson illegal - seperate was not equal

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1
What was the Red Scare?
the fear of atomic annihilation
the fear of fascism
the fear of widespread disease
the fear of communists
2
In 1929, the U.S. economy fell apart. In one day, the value of all stocks fell. The cause was
Bank failures
The Great Depression
Widespread unemployment
Great crash of the stock market
3
A major weakness of the Articles of Confederation was the
Excessive presidential superpowers
Lack of a strong executive power
The repression by the strong central government
High federal State and Local taxes
4
On May 18th, 1896, the Supreme Court’s decision in Plessy v. Fergusson
outlawed the racist "Jim Crow" laws of the South
Established a legal remedy for victims of discrimination
recognized civil disobedience as a legal form of protest
ruled that Segregation was legal "Separate But Equal"
5
Teapot Dome Scandal, Harlem Renaissance, Scopes Trial - which decade did these events occur?
1930's
1900's
1880's
1920's
6
A major cause of the growth of state and Federal highway systems after World War II was the
return of city dwellers to farm areas
rapid development of suburbs
increased use of mass transit systems
growing prosperity of inner-city areas
7
Both Presidents Teddy Roosevelt’s Square Deal & LBJ’s Great Society were similar in that both
relied on individual initiative to improve the economy
returned control of social welfare programs to the states
were supported by Congress over the objections of citizens
increased the role of the Gov. in social & economic problems
8
According to the supply-side economics promoted by President Reagan, growth would occur when
corporate business taxes were reduced
business was regulated by antitrust legislation
unemployment benefits were increased
investment in capital goods was decreased
9
Andrew Carnegie made his principle fortune in the field of
steel
banking
shipping
petroleum
10
What is the main idea of this cartoon about President Bill Clinton?
Economic conditions helped maintain his high approval rating
His voter approval declined due to flaws in his character
He didn't deserve credit for the economic prosperity
The public considered personal character an important trait
11
Which of the following military conflicts was the occasion for the War Powers Act to be passed?
World War 2
World War 1
Vietnam War
Spanish-American War
12
Henry Ford's main contribution to American industrialism was his
use of the moving assembly line to achieve mass production
introduction of the Model T Ford automobile
investment in research and development
invention of the internal combustion engine
13
The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920’s was a period when African Americans
left the United States in large numbers to settle in Nigeria
used civil disobedience to fight segregation in the Army
created noteworthy works of art and literature
migrated to the West in search of land and jobs
14
The successful launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 sparked
The Collapse of the Soviet Union
Soviet aggression in Eastern Europe
Disarmament discussions between the Superpowers
A Race in Space
15
Who is known to have said, "I have a list of known communists…"
Ronald Reagan
Dwight Eisenhower
Joseph McCarthy
Arnold Schwarzenegger
16
What year was the Declaration of Independence written?
1789
1812
1776
1492
17
Which statement is most accurate about the economy of the U.S. during the 1970’s & early 1980’s
Farming increased while service jobs dramatically fell
The Federal budget was balanced and deficit debt paid off
The increased cost of imported oil hurt economic growth
Inflation declined sharply throughout these years
18
The U.S. experience in both the Spanish-American War (1898) & the Persian Gulf War (1991)
prove that Americans are always itching for a fight
highlights the American citizens distrust of the military
show that media have a powerful influence in shaping opinion
show only presidents should declare war and not congress
19
Migration from within the U.S. from rural areas to urban areas was MAINLY the result of ?
Increased urban crime
Reduced soil quality and drought
Foreign immigration
Increased industrialization
20
What did the White House tapes of President Richard Nixon reveal?
that Nixon had an affair with a White House intern
that Nixon's favorite Beatles album was Sgt. Pepper
that Nixon ordered a coverup in the Watergate affair
that Nixon had to halt the dirty tricks of his supporters
21
All of the following were Cold War responses to Soviet aggression EXCEPT
The Berlin Airlift
The Truman Doctrine
The formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
The dropping of the atomic bomb
22
What was the final outcome of the 1954 Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education?
Dred Scott would no matter what remain a slave
It ruled Plessy v. Ferguson illegal - seperate was not equal
it upheld Plessy v. Ferguson "Seperate But Equal"
Mr.Brown lost his license to teach in Kansas
23
The year the u.s. constitution was finally ratified by at least nine of the original 13 States
1783
1776
1812
1787

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