Which factor contributed to the rapid industrial development of the US after the Civil War?

new technologies like the light bulb and Bessemer process

What did John Hancock, Benjamin Rush, Charles Carroll & John Witherspoon have in common?

They were signers of the Declaration of Independence.

What was the significance of the Camp David Accords?

Egypt first recognized and signed a peace treaty with Israel

Why did imperialists believe it was important for the US to build a canal through Panama?

Would provide a shorter route between the Atlantic & Pacific

The 19th century Social Gospel Movement came about as a response to the--

abuses of great wealth and unregulated business

What was the intent of the govt in creating the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977?

It required banks to make credit available in poor areas

How were the Interstate Commerce Act, Sherman Antitrust Act, and Clayton Antitrust Act similar?

They increased the federal govt's power to regulate business

Which statement describes a positive impact of the Beat Generation?

encouraged independent thinking in an age of conformity

What effect did Teapot Dome, Watergate, & Clinton's impeachment have on the citizens of the US?

They damaged popular trust in the govt and its leaders

What was part of the New Deal & continues to prevent possible fraud in the stock market?

Securities and Exchange Commission

What does the cartoonist tell us about the US response to Soviet aggression after WWII?

The Marshall Plan provided aid to help Europeans rebuild

What has been one effect of legal & illegal immigration on demographic patterns in the US?

The total US population has increased rapidly

Why were many common household goods rationed during WWII?

to save materials needed by the military

Which statement explains why the 26th Amendment was ratified during the Vietnam War?

Unfair to send 18-year-olds to fight when they couldn't vote

How did the prosperity of the 1950s differ from that of the 1920s?

Later prosperity was seen by granting benefits to veterans

What was an important effect of the Spanish American War on the American economy?

The US got colonies which gave materials & markets for goods

Which statement best supports evidence that Reagan contributed to the end of the Cold War?

Regan pressured USSR leader by proposing antimissile defense

What was the reason for America's entry into World War I?

Germany launched unrestricted submarine warfare

Studies show the South will run out of water if growth continues. What is the best conclusion?

Population growth can affect an area's physical environment

The Twenties were characterized by--

Over speculation in stock market & greater freedom for women

The New Deal changed our thinking about the role of gov't cause it was based on the belief that

the federal govt should lead in solving economic problems

Why was the ruling in the TX Supreme Court in Edgewood ISD v Kirby important to Hispanics?

It brought more funds to schools in the poorest districts

What effect did the Transcontinental Railroad have on the western frontier of the 19th century?

destruction of the buffalo & opened Great Plains for living

Jane Addams and Dolores Huerta contributed to American society by--

attempting to help the urban poor and ethnic minorities

Whats been an important consequence of the invention of A/C, highways, TV, & cheaper air fares?

The population of the Sun Belt has increased

This photo entitled Mother and Baby of Family on the Road, made Dorothea Lange famous because--

expressed pain & suffering of Americans in Great Depression

Looking at this map, Alfred Thayer Mahan would most probably make a case for--

build a strong navy so America would become a world power

What would this mask, used during WWI be used for?

To protect against chemical warfare

Which best explains the reason for the changes in boundaries across the Pacific on this map?

the desire for coaling stations along key trade routes

War bonds, planting of Victory Gardens, and high rates of enlistment during WWII showed that--

patriotism inspired acts of volunteerism by US citizens

Which actions were taken by women to achieve greater economic opportunities in the 1960s?

They formed organizations, published books, and demonstrated

What did the 1920s Red Scare and McCarthyism have in common?

They were initiated by fear of the spread of Communism

Several of the business trusts created in the late 1800s were later declared illegal because--

they reduced competition through unfair business practices

Which factor do most economists believe contributed to the Great Depression?

decrease in demand for goods after the stock market crash

How did the invention of the telegraph and telephone help to improve living standard in the US?

Allowed people to communicate instantly over long distances.

The formation of national labor unions in the late 1800s was mainly a response to--

poor working conditions and low wages in many industries

In what way did Midwestern farmers contribute to the making of the Dust Bowl in the 1930s?

Farming methods cut up top-soil and depleted the groundwater

What is a reason for the migration of African Americans out of the South during & after WWI?

the opportunity for factory jobs in the North

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1
Which method did Rosa Parks use when she refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery?
amending the US Constitution
non-violent protest
lobbying
litigation
2
Which factor contributed to the rapid industrial development of the US after the Civil War?
decrease in tariff
increase in the price of farm products
decrease in population
new technologies like the light bulb and Bessemer process
3
What did John Hancock, Benjamin Rush, Charles Carroll & John Witherspoon have in common?
They were generals who served under George Washington.
They were signers of the Declaration of Independence.
They were governors of British colonies.
Were Presbyterian clergymen during the American Revolution
4
What was the significance of the Camp David Accords?
The Panama Canal Zone was returned to Panama
The Shah of Iran was overthrown by Fundamentalist Muslims
Egypt first recognized and signed a peace treaty with Israel
The accords helped to roll back the spread of Communism
5
Why did imperialists believe it was important for the US to build a canal through Panama?
Would allow prospectors to reach the Klondike more easilly
It would make transporting troops to Europe easier
It would help farmers ship their goods into the Gulf
Would provide a shorter route between the Atlantic & Pacific
6
The 19th century Social Gospel Movement came about as a response to the--
abuses of great wealth and unregulated business
desire of most Americans to end class distinctions
emergence of militant groups such as the Black Panthers
demands by the govt to control the means of production
7
Which product was originally developed for the US space program?
polio vaccine
light bulbs
toothpaste
cordless power tools
8
What was the intent of the govt in creating the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977?
It required banks to make credit available in poor areas
Made penalties for states that didn't invest in poor areas
It sought to rebuild infrastructure projects
Sought to move resources from poor areas to wealthier ones
9
How were the Interstate Commerce Act, Sherman Antitrust Act, and Clayton Antitrust Act similar?
They authorized the breakup of labor unions
They increased the federal govt's power to regulate business
They rejected the use of trust-busting strategies
They reaffirmed the federal govt's laissez-faire attitutde
10
Which statement describes a positive impact of the Beat Generation?
brought sheet music from music halls to people's homes
encouraged independent thinking in an age of conformity
decorated the walls of buildings with murals of heritage
expressed a new pride in the African American hertiage
11
What effect did Teapot Dome, Watergate, & Clinton's impeachment have on the citizens of the US?
They brought about increased regulation of govt spending
They demanded US foreign policies containing Communism
They damaged popular trust in the govt and its leaders
They led citizens to demand limits to Presidential power.
12
What was part of the New Deal & continues to prevent possible fraud in the stock market?
Securities and Exchange Commission
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Social Security Administration
Federal Trade Commission
13
What does the cartoonist tell us about the US response to Soviet aggression after WWII?
The Marshall Plan provided aid to help Europeans rebuild
Europe was slipping into chaos because of the Marshall Plan
The Marshall Plan failed to stop USSR expansion in W Europe
Europeans were not serious about using the Marshall Plan
14
What has been one effect of legal & illegal immigration on demographic patterns in the US?
The total US population has increased rapidly
Women in American society now outnumber men
The size of the US population has decreased
The average age of Americans is older than before
15
Which law was passed as a result of the muckraking literature of Upton Sinclair?
Interstate Commerce Act
Federal Reserve Act
Meat Inspection Act
Sherman Antitrust Act
16
Why were many common household goods rationed during WWII?
to save materials needed by the military
to raise the level of industrial productivity
to bring an end to the Great Depression
to halt pollution of the atmosphere in wartime
17
Which statement explains why the 26th Amendment was ratified during the Vietnam War?
Unfair to send 18-year-olds to fight when they couldn't vote
Women were entitled to equal rights.
Prohibition of alcoholic beverages had proved to be failure
Presidents should not serve more than 2 full terms
18
How did the prosperity of the 1950s differ from that of the 1920s?
Later prosperity was helped by automobile ownership growth
Later prosperity was aided by Asian nations importing goods
Later prosperity was seen by granting benefits to veterans
The later prosperity occurred after a major war
19
What was an important effect of the Spanish American War on the American economy?
The US got colonies which gave materials & markets for goods
America producers faced increasing competition from Spain
American leaders decided to lower tariffs to promote trade
The unexpected cost slowed down the American economy
20
Which statement best supports evidence that Reagan contributed to the end of the Cold War?
Reagan hoped to reduce the number of nuclear warheads
President Gorbachev introduced internal changes to the USSR
Regan pressured USSR leader by proposing antimissile defense
Reagan decreased federal regulation on many industries
21
What was the reason for America's entry into World War I?
The US had a binding alliance with Britain & France
Germany attacked US Naval forces at Pearl Harbor
Americans objected to the assassination of Archduke Franz
Germany launched unrestricted submarine warfare
22
Studies show the South will run out of water if growth continues. What is the best conclusion?
Population growth can affect an area's physical environment
The US is one of the most populous nations.
The Southwest is not growing fast enough.
Greater intervention by the EPA is needed
23
The Twenties were characterized by--
Farmers rights
Civil rights for African Americans
High unemployment, Housing foreclosure
Over speculation in stock market & greater freedom for women
24
The New Deal changed our thinking about the role of gov't cause it was based on the belief that
political parties should work together
the federal govt should lead in solving economic problems
the economy will fix itself if the govt will leave it alone
states should take the lead in solving social issues
25
Why was the ruling in the TX Supreme Court in Edgewood ISD v Kirby important to Hispanics?
It encouraged the study of math and science
It brought more funds to schools in the poorest districts
It applied the Brown decision to public schools in Texas
It ended the segregation of Mexican-American kids in schools
26
Which group was most affected by SC decisions in Delgado v Bastrop ISD and Hernandez v Texas?
women in the military
Mexican Americans
homeless Americans
African Americans
27
What effect did the Transcontinental Railroad have on the western frontier of the 19th century?
destruction of the buffalo & opened Great Plains for living
Protected buffalo & Native American Indians on the frontier
affected only a small strip of land from the East coast & CA
led to cooperation by Indians & ranchers against farmers
28
One factor that promoted industrialization in the US in the late 19th century was the--
mass production of automobiles
widespread use of steamboats
expansion of the railroads
development of the airplane
29
Jane Addams and Dolores Huerta contributed to American society by--
attempting to help the urban poor and ethnic minorities
fighting for temperance and Prohibition
promoting the interests of factory workers
leading Populist political movements
30
Whats been an important consequence of the invention of A/C, highways, TV, & cheaper air fares?
American leaders have sought overseas territories
African Americans have migrated in large numbers to
Americans have abandoned cities in the Rust Belt
The population of the Sun Belt has increased
31
This photo entitled Mother and Baby of Family on the Road, made Dorothea Lange famous because--
showed a mother just as she was about to feed her child
expressed pain & suffering of Americans in Great Depression
showed many Americans were unaffected by Great Depression
revealed unsanitary habits of some parents with their kids
32
Looking at this map, Alfred Thayer Mahan would most probably make a case for--
build a strong navy so America would become a world power
trying to raise the living standards of Pacific Islanders
improved relations with Asian countries
a policy of collective security in the Pacific region
33
What would this mask, used during WWI be used for?
To protect against chemical warfare
A way to inhale illegal substances
To protect your eyes from a nuclear attack
The high altitude of Germany
34
Which best explains the reason for the changes in boundaries across the Pacific on this map?
the American victory in the Spanish-American War
the desire for coaling stations along key trade routes
the growth of the Social Gospel Movment
the desrire to obtain key natural resources
35
What was an effect on the American economy of the increase of oil prices by OPEC in the 1970s?
the onset of stagflation
collapse of the stock market
trade imbalances with China
mounting federal deficits
36
War bonds, planting of Victory Gardens, and high rates of enlistment during WWII showed that--
govt power tends to increase in wartime
civil liberties are often limited in wartime
Americans remained deeply divided about fighting WWII
patriotism inspired acts of volunteerism by US citizens
37
Which actions were taken by women to achieve greater economic opportunities in the 1960s?
They formed organizations, published books, and demonstrated
Worked w/ Civil Rights Movement in the March on Washington
They threatened US leaders & business men with violence
Took their case to the public in a giant TV campaign
38
What did the 1920s Red Scare and McCarthyism have in common?
They were initiated by fear of the spread of Communism
Some officials suspected Communists had infiltrated the govt
Led to an amendment to protect individual rights
They rounded up & deported 1000s of suspects w/o warrants
39
Several of the business trusts created in the late 1800s were later declared illegal because--
allowed children to work under unsafe conditions
they donated large sums of money to political candidates
they combined companies that manufactured different products
they reduced competition through unfair business practices
40
Which factor do most economists believe contributed to the Great Depression?
lower tariff rates leading to a decrease in exports
an increase in government regulation of businesses
decrease in demand for goods after the stock market crash
overspending by the federal government
41
How did the invention of the telegraph and telephone help to improve living standard in the US?
Allowed people to communicate instantly over long distances.
They required the use of vast amounts of natural resources.
They made it possible to travel safely throughout the West
They discouraged immigrants from entering the US.
42
The formation of national labor unions in the late 1800s was mainly a response to--
new laws restricting immigration and naturalization
poor working conditions and low wages in many industries
the passage of federal laws favoring workers
economic depressions that led to high unemployment
43
In what way did Midwestern farmers contribute to the making of the Dust Bowl in the 1930s?
Windmills created massive dust storms
Overgrazing of the plains destroyed the grasslands
Pollution accelerated global warming
Farming methods cut up top-soil and depleted the groundwater
44
Which government action led to the creation of this poster?
Voting Rights Act of 1965
work of the Black Panthers
Civil Rights Act of 1957
The Supreme Court decision in Plessy v Ferguson
45
What is a reason for the migration of African Americans out of the South during & after WWI?
the opportunity for factory jobs in the North
the elimination of the KKK in Northern States
the availability of cheap farmland in the West
to escape racial segregation by enlisting in the army

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