The introduction of vaccines to the US helped-

limit the spread of infectious diseases

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

delivering series of evening radio speeches - fireside chats

Which of the following was a major contribution of the Harlem Renaissance to the US culture?

established jazz as a prominent musical form

The incident illustrated by this cartoon increased cynicism toward the governmentbecause-

the President directed a conspiracy to mislead the nation

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

The House Un-American Activites Committee

How did geographic features affect New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina?

storm waters flooded the city after several levees broke

The government issued ration books during WWII in order to-

ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods

How were Navajo words used during WWII?

as a secret code for communicating battle plans

Which is correct about the economic impact of the Spanish-American War?

acquisition of territories allowed for expansion of trade

What was the result of the atomic bombs dropped in Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

WWII ended with Japan surrendering to the Allies

How did press coverage of events in Vietnam affect the US?

reporting of setbacks led to public disillusionment with war

How did the military innovation shown in this photograph affect the course of World War I?

helped break the stalemate of trench warfare

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

conflict between modernism and traditionalism

The Congression Union for Woman Suffrage and the National Woman's Party led to-

ratification of the 19th amendment

How did President Carter attempt to end hostilities between Arab and Israeli forces?

negotiated a peace treaty known as the Camp David Accords

What does President Clinton's impeachment trial reflect about modern US politics?

politicians face greater scrutiny of their personal lives

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

it initiated the arms race with the Soviet Union

The skill and courage of the Tuskegee Airmen served to-

decrease opposition to integrating the armed forces

19th century nativist organizations advocated-

creating a homogenous society by limiting immigration

What was the primary purpose of the program being promoted by this poster?

increase the food supply during a farm labor shortage

How did Upton Sinclair's The Jungle change the relationship between government and business?

government inspection of food products were implemented

Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?

economic opportunities in industrialized cities

Which of these contributed to the ratification of the 18th amendment?

the growing political influence of women

Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the United States during the 1930s?

an extended period of economics depression

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

started the company that provides operating software for PCs

Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act?

federal government could dissolve business monopolies

How did the Zimmerman telegram influence US entry into World War I?

it revealed a proposed alliance between Germany and Mexico

The creation of initiative, referendum and recallduring the Progressive Era resulted in-

expansion of citizens' partcipation in democratic process

The primary reason given to justify involvement in Vietnam was that it would

keep Communism from spreading throughout the region

The Roaring Twenties were characterized by-

installment plans, Prohibition, flappers

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1
The introduction of vaccines to the US helped-
limit the spread of infectious diseases
improve the hygiene of medical procedures
improve the quality of water supply
limit the risk in consuming imported produce
2
President Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to reassure the American public during tough times by-
delivering series of evening radio speeches - fireside chats
making short appearances in Hollywood films
publishing a weekly news editorial
holding weekly town-hall meetings with average citizens
3
Which of the following was a major contribution of the Harlem Renaissance to the US culture?
established jazz as a prominent musical form
focused attention on the antiwar literary genre
increased popularity of vaudeville stage performers
brought the most significant beat poets together
4
The incident illustrated by this cartoon increased cynicism toward the governmentbecause-
the President directed a conspiracy to mislead the nation
Congress failed to enforce protection of privacy rights
the Supreme Court overruled statutes on confidentiality
the press secretary failed to keep the public informed
5
What group investigated the political ideology of people in the government and film industry?
The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
The Senate Committee of Foreign Relations
The House Un-American Activites Committee
The Motion Picture Association of America
6
How did geographic features affect New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina?
tornadoes gained momentum in open land areas
storm surges caused a major shift in tectonic plates
storm waters flooded the city after several levees broke
mud slides trapped residents in the city
7
The government issued ration books during WWII in order to-
safeguard the profits of struggling businesses
provide financial security for uninsured citizens
ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods
allow consumers to buy imported goods
8
During the Gilded Age there was a notable increase in federal support for-
involvement in foreign wars
increased temperance regulations
acquisition of foreign territories
growth of big business
9
How were Navajo words used during WWII?
as a language of diplomacy for exchanges with enemy forces
as signal words for Allied spies posing as civilians
as propaganda to improve morale among Allied soldiers
as a secret code for communicating battle plans
10
Which is correct about the economic impact of the Spanish-American War?
territorial losses cost the US natural resources
acquisition of territories allowed for expansion of trade
rebuilding the devestated army cost the US billions
oil industry boomed
11
What was the result of the atomic bombs dropped in Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
WWII ended with Japan surrendering to the Allies
Germany surrendered to the allies
US initiated the Marshall Plan to rebuild Japan
Soviet Union invades Japan
12
Which of these resulted from the prohibition of alcohol during the 1920's?
expansion of the consumer economy
decline in immigration
growing fear of Communism
rise in organized crime
13
How did press coverage of events in Vietnam affect the US?
press conferences led to a decline in partisan poltiics
footage increased Congressional support for the war
reporting of setbacks led to public disillusionment with war
led to overwhelming international support of US actions
14
How did the military innovation shown in this photograph affect the course of World War I?
helped transport large numbers of troops to the battlefield
made the use of land mines obsolete
helped break the stalemate of trench warfare
made communication with officers on the front lines easier
15
During the 1920's, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were identified with-
increased the use of credit by US consumers
development of new forms of popular entertainment
conflict between modernism and traditionalism
decline of public support for Progressive reforms
16
The Congression Union for Woman Suffrage and the National Woman's Party led to-
repeal of the 18th amendment
ratification of the 19th amendment
outlawing of child labor
elimination of poll taxes
17
How did President Carter attempt to end hostilities between Arab and Israeli forces?
deployed US troops to defeat Palestinian forces
negotiated a peace treaty known as the Camp David Accords
ordered a boycott of the Olympics in Moscow
severed diplomatic ties with Syria
18
What does President Clinton's impeachment trial reflect about modern US politics?
politicians face greater scrutiny of their personal lives
Campaign finances are monitored by a regulatory agency
Congress investigates judicial nominees thoroughly
media focuses on policy more than actions of officials
19
How did President Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb affect international relations?
it prompted other nations to investigate war crimes
it created the first global peacekeeping force
it initiated the arms race with the Soviet Union
it enabled the UN to administer territory in Japan
20
The skill and courage of the Tuskegee Airmen served to-
encourage immigrant enlistment in the army
decrease opposition to integrating the armed forces
increase the number of women in the military
give the US an advantage in military encryption
21
19th century nativist organizations advocated-
globalizing the economy through free trade agreements
conserving natural resources through national parks
creating a homogenous society by limiting immigration
limiting military power
22
What was the primary purpose of the program being promoted by this poster?
increase the food supply during a farm labor shortage
promote the purchase of organically grown produce
encourage women to join the workforce
reduce health problems of working women
23
How did Upton Sinclair's The Jungle change the relationship between government and business?
government inspection of food products were implemented
laws were passed to ban discrimination in hiring
congress regulated the railroad industry
troops were mobilized to break strikes by labor unions
24
Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?
economic opportunities in industrialized cities
availability of land grants for homesteaders
better soil conditions in previously uncultivated areas
lower cost of living in urban areas
25
Which of these contributed to the ratification of the 18th amendment?
politicians campaigning for education reform
veterans protesting to obtain benefits
the growing political influence of women
growing number of workers organizing into labor unions
26
Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the United States during the 1930s?
formation of a national Civil Rights movement
an extended period of economics depression
sharp increase in the power given to state governments
adoption of an interventionist foreign policy
27
What statement best describes a major impact Bill Gates has had on U.S.business & technology?
started the company that provides operating software for PCs
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
28
Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act?
workers secured a greater share of company profits
federal government could dissolve business monopolies
it required businesses to pay fees to open overseas locales
influence of labor unions on factory owners reduced
29
How did the Zimmerman telegram influence US entry into World War I?
contained orders for German U-Boats to destroy shipping
It announced the Czar's overthrow in Russia
it revealed a proposed alliance between Germany and Mexico
described Romania's plan to abandon neutrality
30
Senator Joseph McCarthy is best known for his involvement in-
the political scandals of the 1970s
the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s
the Red Scare of the 1950s
the war effort of the 1940s
31
The creation of initiative, referendum and recallduring the Progressive Era resulted in-
expansion of citizens' partcipation in democratic process
separate schools for new immigrants
redistribution of the tax burden among citizens
more sources of revenue for state governments
32
"The power I exert on the Court depends on my arguments not on my gender" - said who?
Sally Ride
Dolores Huerta
Rosa Parks
Sandra Day O'Connor
33
The primary reason given to justify involvement in Vietnam was that it would
promote reconstruction after WWII
fulfill prior UN obligations
keep Communism from spreading throughout the region
maintain the policy of detente
34
The Roaring Twenties were characterized by-
brinkmanship, McCarthyism, Containment
bank failures, New Deal, bread lines
installment plans, Prohibition, flappers
internment camps, rationing of goods, atomic bomb

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