President Kennedy responded to reports that the USSR was constructing missile sites in Cuba by-

ordering a naval blockade of Cuba

What was one reason for this photograph?

U.S. sanctions had caused shortages of oil and gas in Japan

What was the main reason the U.S. did not sign the Treaty of Versailles?

We would be drug into European conflict (League of Nations)

This 1972 poster depicts an organization originally formed to advocate —

better economic treatment of migrant workers

How does the 1966 Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona continue to affect society?

People accused of a crime must be informed of their rights.

What economic system allowed the U.S. to industrialize quickly during the Gilded Age?

Free Enterprise and Laissez-faire

What was the "Scopes Trial" about?

Conflict between religion and evolution

The policy objectives of Reaganomics were based on the theory that —

broad tax cuts and financial deregulation

What is one ongoing result of the New Deal?

We rely more on the gov't during times of economic distress.

Black Panther tactics differed from those of M.L.K. Jr., because the Black Panthers called for—

the use of armed resistance if necessary

This photograph best illustrates the need in 1943 to —

maintain the US military and industrial production levels

This satirical cartoon expresses a sentiment that eventually contributed to —

the power of the executive branch would increase

Which of the following does this event celebrate?

The global diffusion of an original form of music

What was the U.S.'s response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait?

The U.S. organized a coalition of countries to expel Iraq

How did the situation in the photograph affect the Civil Rights movement?

It resulted in a bus boycott that lasted more than a year.

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

He started the company that provides operating software

Which describes an event that resulted from the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001?

“Troops Deployed to Afghanistan”

What was the effect of the Initiative, Referendum, and Recall during the Progressive Era?

It gave citizens more say in government (democracy)

Which action was to ensure that African Americans could exercise their 15th Amendment rights?

The passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965

What was the immediate effect of the event reported in this headline?

World War II ended with Japan surrendering to the Allies.

In what way did the Patriot Act after 9-11 affect personal liberties?

The 4th amendment was compromised in the name of security, the government was granted sweeping surveillance powers

Navajo soldiers made an important contribution to the Allied war effort during World War II by-

encoding military communications for secure transmission

The introduction of vaccines to the United States helped —

limit the spread of infectious diseases

Which of these factors contributed most to the the photograph?

Prolonged drought and poor farming practices

During the 1950s the gov't funded educational initiatives in math and science in response to —

the successful launch of the first artificial satellite

The 14th Amendment was violated by the U.S. government when it authorized the establishment of

internment camps for Japanese Americans

What was America's response to Nazi aggression before Pearl Harbor?

Massive supplies and aid to the Allied Countries

What was an example the government suppressing personal rights during WWI?

Schenck v. USA, The Espionage Act

What did Alfred Thayer Mahan believe was necessary for the U.S. to become an Imperial Power?

a powerful Navy and bases around the world

The reason given by U.S. leaders to justify military involvement in Vietnam was that it would —

keep communism from spreading throughout the region

The Palmer Raids and the Sacco and Vanzetti case was a result of what?

Red Scare and Nativism in the 20's

What was significant about this person (Sandra Day O'Connor?)

She was the first woman of the Supreme Court

How did President Jimmy Carter attempt to end hostilities between these groups?

He helped negotiate the Camp David Accords.

What was the goal of the Progressive Era?

To fix the evils of industrialization

What does the sticker in this illustration represent to patrons of this bank?

The government’s assurance of protection on bank deposits.

As a result of the Berlin Airlift, the United States was able to —

bypass Soviet blockade without provoking a military conflict

what is the best description of this photograph?

The allies invasion of the beaches at Normandy

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1
President Kennedy responded to reports that the USSR was constructing missile sites in Cuba by-
asking Congress to declare war on Cuba
authorizing military strikes on strategic targets in Cuba
seeking UN approval for economic sanctions against Cuba
ordering a naval blockade of Cuba
2
What was one reason for this photograph?
Japanese Americans had been relocated to internment camps.
The Japanese navy had been defeated at the Battle of Midway.
U.S. sanctions had caused shortages of oil and gas in Japan
The strategy of island hopping had disturbed trade routes.
3
Senator Joseph McCarthy is best known for his involvement in —
the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s
the Red Scare of the 1950s
the war effort of the 1940s
the political scandals of the 1970s
4
What was the main reason the U.S. did not sign the Treaty of Versailles?
We would be drug into European conflict (League of Nations)
It would cost the U.S. billions
It didn't award the U.S. land in Europe
We felt it wasn't harsh enough to Germany
5
This 1972 poster depicts an organization originally formed to advocate —
equal employment opportunities for women
better economic treatment of migrant workers
publicly funded health care for children
a retirement system for farm laborers
6
How does the 1966 Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona continue to affect society?
Guilty criminals have the right to be tried by a jury.
People accused of a crime must be informed of their rights.
Election officials monitor polling sites during elections.
Federal agencies use affirmative-action guidelines
7
What economic system allowed the U.S. to industrialize quickly during the Gilded Age?
Socialism
Free Enterprise and Laissez-faire
Command Economy
Mercantilism
8
What was the "Scopes Trial" about?
The fight for more voting rights for minorities
Conflict between industrialists and workers
The fight against monopolies
Conflict between religion and evolution
9
The policy objectives of Reaganomics were based on the theory that —
broad tax cuts and financial deregulation
government spending would help reduce unemployment
reducing trade barriers would result in a budget surplus
borrowing from countries would help cover domestic programs
10
What is one ongoing result of the New Deal?
Governments deny residency to persons from other states.
The federal government funds a space-exploration program.
We rely more on the gov't during times of economic distress.
Governments use property taxes to fund medical experiments.
11
Black Panther tactics differed from those of M.L.K. Jr., because the Black Panthers called for—
enduring injustice through religious faith
respecting government authority
the use of armed resistance if necessary
the use of the court system to gain equality
12
This photograph best illustrates the need in 1943 to —
increase federal funding for the Manhattan Project
maintain the US military and industrial production levels
outlaw collective-bargaining practices by labor unions
increase the regulatory power of the War Production Board
13
This satirical cartoon expresses a sentiment that eventually contributed to —
the Constitution required hearings to confirm appointments
Supreme Court justices were subject to term limits
the time required for judicial proceedings would increase
the power of the executive branch would increase
14
Which of the following does this event celebrate?
The economic impact of the music industry
Improved acoustic qualities of recorded music
The global diffusion of an original form of music
The relationships between different types of music
15
What was the U.S.'s response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait?
The U.S. remained neutral
The U.S. boycotted Iraqi oil
The U.S. and Israel took out Saddam Hussein
The U.S. organized a coalition of countries to expel Iraq
16
How did the situation in the photograph affect the Civil Rights movement?
It led to the gov't to station the National Guard in states.
It changed the way police arrested public protesters.
It resulted in a bus boycott that lasted more than a year.
It led to an increase in the number of registered voters.
17
Which best describes a major impact Bill Gates has had on U.S. business and technology?
He started the company that provides operating software
He created an online store
He designed heat shield technology used on space shuttles.
He set up the first computer systems for the military.
18
Which describes an event that resulted from the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001?
“Troops Deployed to Afghanistan”
“Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations Resume”
“Debt Crisis Shakes European Union”
“Russia Increases Petroleum Exports”
19
What was the effect of the Initiative, Referendum, and Recall during the Progressive Era?
It set term limits on government officials
It regulated business hiring practices
It limited immigration from Southern Europe
It gave citizens more say in government (democracy)
20
Which action was to ensure that African Americans could exercise their 15th Amendment rights?
The executive order to desegregate the U.S. Army
The Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson
The Supreme Court decision in Sweatt v. Painter
The passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
21
What was the immediate effect of the event reported in this headline?
World War II ended with Germany surrendering to the USSR
The US initiated the help with the rebuilding of Japan.
World War II ended with Japan surrendering to the Allies.
The USSR invaded Japan to gain access to natural resources.
22
In what way did the Patriot Act after 9-11 affect personal liberties?
The 4th amendment was compromised in the name of security
Americans were required to register their guns
the government was granted sweeping surveillance powers
Muslim immigration was limited
23
Navajo soldiers made an important contribution to the Allied war effort during World War II by-
encoding military communications for secure transmission
designing radar technology for submarines
flying bombing missions into enemy territory
providing intelligence on enemy positions
24
The introduction of vaccines to the United States helped —
limit the spread of infectious diseases
improve the quality of the water supply
limit the risk in consuming imported produce
improve the hygiene of medical procedures
25
Who was most instrumental in the event described in this headline?
Ella Baker
Rosa Parks
Martin Luther King Lr.
Thurgood Marshall
26
The federal government responded to which issue by passing the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Unfair lending practices by banks
Discrimination by employers
Inadequate medical services in urban areas
Unequal representation in local legislatures
27
Reagan's philosophy of building up the military was called what?
Military Industrial Complex
"Peace through Strength"
Containment
McCarthyism
28
Which of the following best title for this political cartoon?
Camp David Accords
Iran-Contra Affair
Watergate
Persian Gulf War
29
Lines like the one shown above were partially the result of —
the passage of the Selective Service Act
growing demand for payment of military pensions
widespread business failures
a sudden increase in agricultural exports
30
Andrew Carnegie believed the wealthy should help others - this was called:
Social Darwinism
The Gospel of Wealth
Social Gospel
Social Charity
31
Teddy Roosevelt's addition to the Monroe Doctrine was called what?
Dollar Diplomacy
Manifest Destiny
Kellog-Briand Treaty
The Roosevelt Corollary
32
Which of these factors contributed most to the the photograph?
Prolonged drought and poor farming practices
High winds and railroad construction
Severe heat and rapid suburban development
Flash flooding and intense deforestation
33
During the 1950s the gov't funded educational initiatives in math and science in response to —
the development of the ENIAC computer
the discovery of new chemical elements
the successful launch of the first artificial satellite
the announcement of international education guidelines
34
The 14th Amendment was violated by the U.S. government when it authorized the establishment of
the Office of War Mobilization
internment camps for Japanese Americans
nuclear test sites in Nevada
the Office of Price Administration
35
What was America's response to Nazi aggression before Pearl Harbor?
Continued neutrality
Massive supplies and aid to the Allied Countries
Invasion of Normandy, France
The U.S. sent millions of troops to Britain
36
What was an example the government suppressing personal rights during WWI?
Schenck v. USA
The Mexican Repatriation Act
Selective Service Act
The Espionage Act
37
What did Alfred Thayer Mahan believe was necessary for the U.S. to become an Imperial Power?
the strongest ground forces
a powerful Navy and bases around the world
a modern air force
Democracy and self reliance
38
The reason given by U.S. leaders to justify military involvement in Vietnam was that it would —
maintain the policy of détente
promote reconstruction after World War II
fulfill prior United Nations obligations
keep communism from spreading throughout the region
39
The Palmer Raids and the Sacco and Vanzetti case was a result of what?
Rise in consumerism in the 50's
The tension caused by rapid industialization
Red Scare and Nativism in the 20's
The economic downturn of the Great Depression
40
What was significant about this person (Sandra Day O'Connor?)
She was the first female general of the U.S. armed forces
She was the first female member of Congress
She was the first woman of the Supreme Court
She was the first Vice-President candidate
41
How did President Jimmy Carter attempt to end hostilities between these groups?
He threatened to sever diplomatic ties with Syria.
He deployed troops to defeat the Palestinians.
He ordered the boycott of the Olympic Games in Moscow.
He helped negotiate the Camp David Accords.
42
What was the goal of the Progressive Era?
To increase economic production in the U.S.
To expand U.S. interests around the world
To increase the rights of Native Americans
To fix the evils of industrialization
43
What does the sticker in this illustration represent to patrons of this bank?
Limitations on the role of the government in providing loans
Power of the government to stimulate economic growth.
The government’s assurance of protection on bank deposits.
Restrictions on the govt’s ability to set interest rates.
44
As a result of the Berlin Airlift, the United States was able to —
bypass Soviet blockade without provoking a military conflict
transport Polish refugees to safety
prevent the Nazi Party from reorganizing
intimidate Soviet leaders by demonstrating military power
45
what is the best description of this photograph?
To capture the Italian mainland.
To repel a German attack on Stalingrad.
The allies invasion of the beaches at Normandy
The US transport of weapons to Great Britain.

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