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1
What best describes the "Silent Majority" in the 1960s & 1970s? (KC 8.14)
It was a term used by Carter to describe Conservative Americans.
It was a term used by Carter to describe Liberal Americans.
It was a term used by Nixon to describe Liberal Americans.
It was a term used by Nixon to describe Conservative Americans.
2
Which of the following is true Washington's presidency? (KC 3.10)
Congress refused to enact any new taxes to avoid repeating Shays' Rebellion
America lost the "right of deposit" to use the port of New Orleans
a national bank was est. under the "necessary & proper" clause
America continued its alliance with France
3
What was the immediate cause of the US joining World War I? (KC 7.5)
the Zimmerman Telegram
Wilson's 1916 campaign promises
German atrocities in Belgium
the sinking of the Lusitania
4
The Union's Anaconda Plan... (KC 5.8)
was predicated on using guerilla tactics to outmaneuver the Confederacy
failed as enslaved Africans were not allowed to join the Union army
was to use a naval blockade to cut off the Confederacy from supplies
failed when the Peninsular Campaign broke through the Union defenses
5
The Republican presidents of the 1920s (Harding, Coolidge & Hoover) ... (KC 7.8)
increased government regulation to protect the average citizen
wanted to increase the size and scope of the government
were pro-big business and cut regulations and taxes on the wealthy
adhered to strict codes of conduct and forced their Cabinets to do the same
6
What best describes the major foreign affairs shift which occurred between Reagan & George HW Bush? (KC 9.3)
America lost its prestige as military engagements under Bush failed
The end of the Cold War made the US role in the world more unclear
America became more isolationist by the end of George HW Bush's presidency
After the Cold War ended, America disbanded NATO
7
All the following are true of the Red Scare in the 1950s EXCEPT: (KC 8.3)
The House Un-American Activities Committee was ruled unconstitutional
The ACLU opposed Loyalty Oaths and other "security measures"
People in Hollywood were blacklisted for Communist beliefs
McCarthy made accusations but was censured by the late 1950s
8
The significance of the Emancipation Proclamation was that it led directly to... (KC 5.9)
the re-election of Lincoln as president
the freedom of the slaves in the Border States still in the Union
the war taking on a moral character beyond just secession
the freedom of the slaves held by the Confederate states
9
What best describes the GI Bill? (KC 8.4)
It helped veterans obtain low-interest loans & attend college after WWII
Government spending led to an economic downturn and inflation in the 50s
All applicants had equal access to the benefits regardless of race
It created a national health insurance and raised minimum wage after WWII
10
During Monroe's presidency, this set a line 36 30 beltween slave & free states and was created by Henry Clay. (KC 4.3)
3/5 Compromise
Compromise of 1850
Missouri Compromise
Tallmadge Ammendment
11
All the following are true of the Market Revolution and its effects EXCEPT: (KC 4.5 & 4.6)
Canals, steam engines, and railroads facilitated trade
The case Commonwealth v. Hunt was a limited victory for unions
The Lowell Mill system drew on mostly immigrant men for labor
States' rights advocates opposed federal funding for interstate roads
12
All the following are true of abolitionist movement in the early 19th century EXCEPT: (KC 4.11)
some advocated for the resettlement of free African Americans to Africa
the movement achieved broad popular support in the North by the 1840s
those who lived through it first-hand published powerful writings
radicals like William Lloyd Garrison divided the movement
13
All the following occurred on the Home Front during World War I EXCEPT: (KC 7.6)
A Great Migration occurred as northern factory jobs opened up
Schenck v. US upheld the constitutionality of the Espionage/Sedition Acts
The War Labor Board helped mediate disputes between workers and employers
The Committee on Public Information ensured free speech was protected
14
All the following are true of American relations with Native Americans after the Civil War EXCEPT: (KC 6.3)
The government tried to assimilate Natives through the Dawes Severalty Act
The US Army attempted to subdue the Ghost Dance movement
Plains Indians were removed again from the Dakotas when gold was discovered
Colonel George Custer defeated the Sioux at the Battle of Little Bighorn
15
Which of following is true of the Federalists? (KC 3.8)
They demanded a Bill of Rights
They tended to be from rural areas
They opposed the creation of a National Bank
They were more afraid of anarchy than tyranny
16
The French and Dutch colonies were similar in that they both... (KC 2.2)
were settled by primarily families and focused on farming.
were small traders who built relationships w/ natives for economic gain.
were settled almost exclusively on the coast.
actively attempted to convert natives to Catholicism.
17
Frederick Jackson Turner's "Frontier Thesis" postulated that the frontier... (KC 6.3)
shaped American culture: promoted independence, individualism, & democracy.
had been destroyed by the influx of settlers who "tamed" nature.
gaining land had been more of a detriment than a blessing to America
would never be "closed" & would always provide an outlet for Americans
18
All the following are true of Reaganomics EXCEPT: (KC 9.2)
it was considered Conservative
it was also known as "supply side economics"
it resembeled the "trickle down economics of the 1920s"
it called for increased government spending on domestic programs
19
As a whole the decisions made by John Marshall most increased the power of... (KC 4.2)
Individual Citizens
the Federal Government
the States
the Democratic-Republicans
20
The Dred Scott Decision (1857) implied... (KC 5.6)
Slavery was on the decline
African Americans were citizens
The Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional
Congress could exclude slavery from any federal territory
21
All the following are true about "Manifest Destiny" EXCEPT: (KC 5.2)
It was driven by nationalism
It united all Americans regardless of region or political party
It claimed America had a divine mission to expand across the continent
It was promoted by writers like John O'Sullivan
22
All the following were causes of the Spanish-American War EXCEPT: (KC 7.3)
a Spanish letter critical of McKinley
"yellow journalism"
the Teller Amendment
the sinking of the USS Maine
23
What is true of the Women's Movement in the 1960s and 1970s? (KC 8.11)
The Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade protected women's right to an abortion
The Equal Rights Amendment was ratified in 1973
Betty Friedan founded the Conservative National Organization of Women (NOW)
The President vetoed Title IX to end sex discrimination
24
What best describes the Tet Offensive (1968)? (KC 8.8)
The Vietcong captured and occupied Saigon, ending the war
It revealed the Vietcong & North Vietnamese Army were close to surrendering
Vietcong launched a surprise attack on numerous targets including Saigon
The Vietcong attacked American strongholds on the Ho Chi Minh Trail
25
All the following are true of the Mexican-American War and its aftermath EXCEPT: (KC 5.3)
The US gained California & New Mexico in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
General Scott invaded central Mexico, forcing the government to surrender
During the war, California became an independent republic
The Wilmot Proviso was passed by the Senate to forbid slavery's expansion
26
All the following were issues of tension during the "Era of Good Feelings" (1815 - 1824) EXCEPT: (KC 4.3)
sectionalist debates over slavery
questions regarding tariffs & the national bank
rivalry between Federalists & Democratic-Republicans
debates over internal improvements
27
The Allies agreed to divide Germany into zones of occupation & the USSR would enter the war against Japan at...(KC 7.14)
Tehran
Casablanca
Yalta
Potsdam
28
Which of the following groups were most similar in their approach to the issues of Civil Rights? (KC 8.10)
Stokely Carmichael and Malcolm X
The Black Panthers and the Kerner Commission
Stokely Carmichael and Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X
29
All the following are true of September 11 EXCEPT (9.6)
It caused Bush's approval ratings to decline immediately after the attack
It led to a war in Afghanistan to hunt for Al-Qaeda leaders
It led to the creation of a Department of Homeland Security
It resulted in the passage of the USA Patriot Act
30
During the Great Awakening, Jonathan Edwards and George Whitfield... (KC 2.7)
were preachers who compelled people to make large donations to the church
were preachers who gave impassioned sermons
were inspired by the Enlightenment's emphasis on reason
were "Old Lights" who opposed expressive religion
31
Both Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson... (KC 2.3)
established a new colony that allowed religious toleration.
were executed for their teachings by orthodox Puritans.
were dissenters banished from the Puritan colonies.
migrated to the Virginia colony after they clashed with Puritan leaders.
32
All the following are true of Radical Republicans EXCEPT: (KC 5.10)
They supported the passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments
They opposed women's suffrage and the labor union movement
They were led by Charles Sumner and Thaddeus Stevens
They supported a military rule of the South to protect civil rights
33
Which of the following was LEAST used a method of Containment during the Cold War (KC 8.2)
Fighting proxy wars like the Korean War
Alliances like NATO
Economic aid packages like the Marshall Plan
Massive Retaliation as advocated by Dulles
34
TRUE or FALSE: The Northern army attacked the Secessionists at Fort Sumter to begin the Civil War. (KC 5.7)
FALSE
TRUE
35
T or F: The Louisiana Purchase was consistent with Jefferson's idea of a "strict interpretation" (KC 4.2)
FALSE
TRUE
36
This was a direct response to the Alien & Sedition Acts: (KC 3.10)
The Treaty of Greenville
the XYZ Affair
The Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions
Washington's Farewell Address
37
Which of the following is true of the population of enslaved people in the South by the 1850s? (4.13)
it increased mostly due to enslaved people's children being held in bondage
it increased most due to the profitability of the transatlantic slave trade
nowhere did the number enslaved people surpass the number of free whites
approx. the same # of European immigrants & African slaves landed in the US
38
The Peace Democrats who opposed the war and wanted a negotiated peace were called the... (KC 5.9)
Free Soilers
Scalawags
Carpetbaggers
Copperheads
39
All the following were failures of Congress under the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT: (KC 3.7)
they failed to eventually admit new territories as states
they failed to create a strong and stable national currency
they created a system that made amending the constitution nearly impossible
they were unable to effectively deal with Shays' Rebellion
40
All the following are true of events leading up to and during the Watergate Scandal EXCEPT: (KC 8.14)
Nixon’s aides created a group called the “plumbers”
Nixon recorded conversations in the White House
Nixon had ordered wiretaps on government employees and reporters
Nixon was impeached by a bi-partisan vote in the House of Representatives
41
What best describes the goals of the National Grange Movement and the Farmers' Alliance? (KC 6.2)
deregulated banking systems
limited government involvement in breaking up monopolies and trusts
increased tariffs to protect their interests
laws regulating railroads and regulation of business of a public nature
42
Which was NOT a hardship faced by the colonies during the first few years of the American Revolution? (KC 3.5)
a significant decline in trade and scarcity of goods
inflation and the loss of value of the paper money issued
a lack of organization in the Continental Army
Spain and France initially sided with Britain in the conflict
43
Johnson's "Great Society" focused on fighting poverty and improving education for all Americans (KC 8.9)
True
False
44
All the following are true of the Election of 1896 EXCEPT: (KC 6.13)
Limits on campaign contributions were imposed, targeting Titans of Industry
The Populist Party ceased to be a national party after this election
William Jennings Bryan criticized supporters of the Gold Standard
McKinley campaigned to uphold the Gold Standard & high tariffs
45
What best describes the "Redeemer" government? (KC 5.11)
Moderate Democrats took a middle road after the Compromise of 1877
Southern Democrats made compromises with scalawags & carpetbaggers
Southern Conservatives reasserted control & re-established White supremacy
Radical Republicans agitate for rights for freedmen
46
All the following were causes of the Great Depression EXCEPT: (KC 7.9)
low tariffs
stock market speculation
overproduction of goods
excessive use of credit
47
All the following were effects of World War II on the Home Front in America EXCEPT: (KC 7.12)
Union-led strikes became more prominent due to long working hours
The US government managed war industries and regulated prices
Civil Rights leaders advocated for a "Double-V" Campaign
Braceros were welcomed into the US to provide temporary agricultural labor
48
All the following SUPPORTED American Imperialism EXCEPT: (KC 7.2)
Social Darwinists
US Navy captain Alfred Thayer Mahan
the Republican Party
Advocates of self-determination
49
All the following are true of American foreign policy in the late 19th and early 20th century EXCEPT: (KC 7.3)
Taft advocated for "moral diplomacy"
The Open Door Policy opened trade with China but was unpopular in China
America annexed the Philippines in the Treaty of Paris
Teddy Roosevelt attempted to expand US involvement in Latin America
50
All the following occurred during the Depression EXCEPT: (KC 7.10)
The Dawes Act was repealed and tribal land ownership was restored
Thousands from Oklahoma moved to California in search of work
New Deal offered Blacks equal & integrated employment opportunities
Unions were legalized and membership increased significantly
51
This was the first direct tax in the colonies and was repealed due to colonial resistance...(KC 3.3)
the Declaratory Act
the Townshend Duties
the Stamp Act
the Sugar Act
52
The belief that entering WWI had been a mistake led most directly to... (KC 7.11)
The Lend-Lease Act
The Selective Service Act
The Neutrality Acts
The Atlantic Charter
53
Who considered himself a champion of the common man & vetoed the rechartering of the National Bank? (KC 4.8)
James Polk
James Madison
Andrew Jackson
John Quincy Adams
54
Which of the following does NOT accurately describe the event listed? (KC 8.6 & 8.10)
THE MONTGOMERY BUS BOYCOTT - led by Martin Luther King Jr. and the SCLC
THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON -demonstration led by the Balck Panthers
THE LITTLE ROCK NINE - Eisenhower sent federal troops to protect students
BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION - overturned Plessy v. Ferguson in schools
55
ALL the following are consistent with Mercantilism EXCEPT: (KC 2.4)
the implementation of tariffs
the desire to export more than import
the British policy of salutary neglect
the Navigation Acts
56
This included a stronger Fugitive Slave Law & allowed popular sovereignty in Utah & New Mexicio (KC 5.4)
Tallmadge Ammendment
Compromise of 1850
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Ostend Manifesto
57
What was a response to immigration in the late 19th century? (KC 6.9)
creation of Settlement Houses that helped immigrants acclimate to America
formation of the nativist Know-Nothing Party
passage of a law that increased immigration from China
Political Machines in the South like Tammany Hall
58
Which of the following does NOT accurately describe the actions of the president during the Cold War? (KC 8.2)
Truman advocated for the use of nuclear weapons in the Korean War
Eisenhower attempted to ease tension & slow the arms race after Stalin died
Nixon opened diplomatic relations with China and the USSR to ease tension
Kennedy faced the construction of the Berlin Wall & Cuban Missile Crisis
59
The encomienda system... (KC 1.5)
was praised by the English as an ideal model
replaced African labor as the dominant form by the end of the 16th c
allowed Spaniards to use forced labor if the they Catholicized the natives
created a caste system in which natives were at the bottom of the pyramid
60
All the following tactics were used by management to defeat unions during the Gilded Age EXCEPT: (KC 6.7)
In the Homestead Strike, private guards & strikebreakers defeated the union
In the Railroad Strike of 1877, Hayes used federal troops to end the strike
In the Pullman Strike, the federal government issued an injunction
In Haymarket Square, anti-unionists bombed the demonstrators
61
All the following are true of Muckrakers EXCEPT (KC 7.4)
They wrote largely untrue stories to sell more of their publications
They used photojournalism to expose the conditions in urban slums
They wrote novels to expose wider audiences to their cause
They exposed inequities & educated citizens about corruption in high places
62
All the following are true of Bacon's Rebellion EXCEPT: (KC 2.5)
Farmers felt their government was not protecting them from Indian attacks
It highlighted racial conflicts developing in the colonies
Western farmers resented the power of the elites in the Chesapeake
It led to a decline in the use of indentured servants
63
What was a significant difference between "Old Immigrants" (1830s & 1840s) and "New Immigrants" of the 1890s? (KC 6.8)
"Old" tended to work in factories while "New" to worked on farms
"Old" tended to work on farms while "New" to worked in factories
"New" were from Western Euro while "Old" were more often from Eastern Euro
"New" were from Eastern Euro while "Old" were more often from Western Euro
64
In Horizontal Integration, a company takes control of all its competitors in the industry, thus eliminating competition
False
True
65
The "Free Soil Party" wanted to abolish slavery and was supported by abolitionists like William Lloyd Garrison. (KC 5.4)
True
False
