How did lawyers contribute to the civil rights movement?

by challenging segregation in the courts

How did Republicans respond to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)?

Republicans tried unsuccessfully to block the act through legislation

Why was the Soviets’ test of an atomic bomb in 1949 shocking?

Few believed the Soviet Union had the resources to create an atomic bomb.

What might Europeans have feared about the “Marshall Plan”?

that it was a way for the United States to take over the continent

What detail reveals just how valuable to science were the moon rocks and soil samples that astronauts collected?

Scientists are still learning from the samples after nearly 50 years.

What caused many southerners to move from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party?

the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Why did the federal government bail out banks during the Great Recession?

because some powerful firms went bankrupt

Which statement describes the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

It outlawed literacy tests and other methods of suppressing voters.

What did the Warren Commission determine?

that both Oswald and Ruby had acted alone

What did Betty Friedan argue in her book The Feminine Mystique?

Not all women want to stay home.

What did Khrushchev want in exchange for removing missiles from Cuba?

a promise not to invade Cuba and the removal of missiles from Turkey

What first brought attention to ISIS in 2014?

its seizure of land in Iraq and Syria

Why was the Reagan administration’s response to the HIV/AIDs crisis criticized?

It did little to curb the spread of the disease.

What was the goal of the 2016 Paris Agreement signed by President Barack Obama?

to prevent Earth from warming more than 2° C, or approximately 3.6° F

Latino and Filipino American activist groups were most similar to what prior group?

Industrial Revolution labor unions, wanted better wages and treatment

Why did most Cuban immigrants settle in Florida?

Cuba is only 90 miles away from Florida.

Why was Manuel Noriega a “foreign policy failure”?

He was a CIA informer who became a criminal.

How did the United Nations embody the ideals set forth in the Atlantic Charter?

by promoting cooperation among nations to resolve conflicts

What was the effect of the Salk vaccine on the United States?

The general health of the American population greatly improved.

How did the GI Bill stimulate new home construction?

It underwrote the construction of new homes for veterans.

Which phrase best describes Reagan’s supply- side economics?

decreasing taxes on individuals and businesses

What reason did Senator Joseph McCarthy give for the United States losing the Cold War?

There were traitors in the U.S. government.

In what way was the Burger Supreme Court a surprise?

It turned out to be more independent than expected.

Why did activists decide not to pursue Claudette Colvin’s case?

Her encounter with police turned violent.

Why did the Reagan administration keep its support of the Contras a secret?

The money used to support the Contras came from selling weapons to Iran.

What was the outcome of the Tet Offensive?

The U.S. and ARVN forces repelled the enemy and inflicted heavy losses.

Why did many working-class Democrats vote for Reagan in the presidential election of 1980?

They believed he would improve the economy.

What did LULAC and the Unity League do?

fight discrimination against Mexican Americans

Why did President Johnson refer to Native Americans as "The Forgotten American"?

to acknowledge that Native Americans had been mistreated and were citizens

How was the Peace Corps established?

Kennedy signed a bill that had been previously passed by Congress.

How did Mohandas Gandhi inspire Martin Luther King, Jr.?

through his belief in nonviolent civil disobedience

Why did women's sports become vital to the fight for gender equality?

Lack of support for women's athletics limited scholarships.

Why were the “Hollywood Ten” charged with contempt of Congress?

They refused to answer questions during HUAC hearings.

What is one thing that contributed to Nixon’s successful talks with the Soviet Union?

achieving a closer relationship with China

How did President George W. Bush’s “war on terror” affect foreign policy?

Shifted its attention away from Russia and China to terrorists

What triggered the protest that led to the 1970 shooting at Kent State University?

the invasion of Cambodia by U.S. ground troops

What led to the Iranian hostage crisis?

America’s intervention in Iran’s government to serve its own interests

Which statement best compares jobs in the service and professional sectors with jobs in manufacturing in the 1950s?

Service, professional, and manufacturing jobs increased.

What led to the Watts Riots?

anger over police targeting of African- American citizens

Why was the Vietnam War called “McNamara’s War”?

McNamara was Johnson’s secretary of defense

In what area did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 fall short?

It did not prohibit literacy tests to take away the right to vote.

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1
How did lawyers contribute to the civil rights movement?
by running for office
by filing lawsuits against those who attacked protesters
by challenging segregation in the courts
by influencing judges in southern states
2
How did Republicans respond to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)?
Used opposition to the act to ensure that Obama lost the 2012 election.
Republicans recognized its benefits
At the insistence of the Tea Party, Republicans repealed the act in 2010.
Republicans tried unsuccessfully to block the act through legislation
3
Why was the Soviets’ test of an atomic bomb in 1949 shocking?
It violated an agreement made between the Allies after World War II ended.
Few believed the Soviet Union had the resources to create an atomic bomb.
It could have initiated another conflict between the Soviet U. and Germany.
The government endangered many Soviet citizens to test the bomb.
4
Where did the conflict over federal authority and states’ rights erupt in 1957?
Little Rock, Arkansas
Montgomery, Alabama
Topeka, Kansas
Birmingham, Alabama
5
What might Europeans have feared about the “Marshall Plan”?
that it would rebuild Germany’s military strength
that it would promote communism throughout Western Europe
that it was a way for the United States to take over the continent
that it would cost them too much money
6
What detail reveals just how valuable to science were the moon rocks and soil samples that astronauts collected?
The moon is very ancient, even older than Earth.
Scientists are still learning from the samples after nearly 50 years.
The moon has about the same composition of minerals as Earth.
Scientists have lunar samples from six Apollo missions altogether.
7
What caused many southerners to move from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party?
the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Reagan’s win in the presidential election of 1980
the creation of the Moral Majority
the Roe v. Wade decision
8
Why did the federal government bail out banks during the Great Recession?
because some powerful firms went bankrupt
because the value of homes was rapidly declining
to reduce the high the unemployment rate
because legislators were pressured by voters
9
Which statement describes the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
It outlawed literacy tests and other methods of suppressing voters.
It required all states to get permission before changing voting practices.
It banned poll taxes outright.
It made little difference in the number of African Americans who voted.
10
What did the Warren Commission determine?
that Oswald had acted alone, but Ruby was a foreign agent
that Oswald was part of a conspiracy directed by Fidel Castro
that both Oswald and Ruby had acted alone
that Oswald was angry about Kennedy’s advocacy for civil rights
11
What did Betty Friedan argue in her book The Feminine Mystique?
Women are being marginalized everywhere.
Women should demand better healthcare.
Not all women want to stay home.
Mysterious women are more attractive to men.
12
What did Khrushchev want in exchange for removing missiles from Cuba?
the removal of all U.S. troops in Cuba
an end to the naval quarantine of Cuban ports
a promise not to invade Cuba and the removal of missiles from Turkey
the restoration of trade between the U.S. and Cuba
13
What first brought attention to ISIS in 2014?
its destruction of ancient Greek and Roman artifacts
its seizure of land in Iraq and Syria
its attacks in Paris
its attacks in Brussels
14
Why was the Reagan administration’s response to the HIV/AIDs crisis criticized?
It did little to curb the spread of the disease.
It spread misinformation that made the illness even more prevalent.
It provided clean needles to drug users.
It spread misinformation that made the illness even more prevalent.
15
What was the goal of the 2016 Paris Agreement signed by President Barack Obama?
to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to pre- 1990 levels
China and Mexico to cut down on air and water pollution
to support manufacturers of solar panels, windmills and clean air
to prevent Earth from warming more than 2° C, or approximately 3.6° F
16
Which statement best describes the protest at the 1968 Democratic National Convention?
It was large and violent.
It was small but violent.
It was large but peaceful.
It was small and peaceful.
17
Latino and Filipino American activist groups were most similar to what prior group?
pre–Civil War abolitionists, because they wanted unjust laws repealed
colonial period patriots, because they wanted representation and autonomy
late 19th century suffragettes, because they wanted the right to vote
Industrial Revolution labor unions, wanted better wages and treatment
18
Why did most Cuban immigrants settle in Florida?
There were jobs available in Florida.
They did not like the deserts of the Southwest.
Cuba is only 90 miles away from Florida.
Most Latino immigrants settled there.
19
Why was Manuel Noriega a “foreign policy failure”?
He was an anticommunist leader who became a dictator.
He was accused of sexual harassment while Bush supported him.
He was a CIA informer who became a criminal.
He was an American ambassador who became a spy.
20
How did the United Nations embody the ideals set forth in the Atlantic Charter?
by setting forth a policy of containment regarding communism
by promoting cooperation among nations to resolve conflicts
by promoting neutrality for all nations when conflicts arise
by prohibiting the use of nuclear weapons
21
What was the effect of the Salk vaccine on the United States?
The healthcare industry began to see preventative care as profitable.
Dr. Salk became wealthy and entered politics.
Jobs providing healthcare and medical devices almost caused a recession.
The general health of the American population greatly improved.
22
How did the GI Bill stimulate new home construction?
It provided veterans with interest-free mortgages.
It gave veterans $2,000 to help purchase a home.
It underwrote the construction of new homes for veterans.
It guaranteed every veteran a place to live.
23
Which phrase best describes Reagan’s supply- side economics?
decreasing taxes on individuals and businesses
stricter government regulation of businesses
decreasing taxes on imported raw materials
government ownership of factories
24
Which strategy did the Viet Cong use to operate unseen in South Vietnamese villages?
attacking U.S. and South Vietnamese soldiers at night
using villagers’ homes to stage attacks
using underground tunnels
conducting air strikes along Ho Chi Minh Trail
25
What reason did Senator Joseph McCarthy give for the United States losing the Cold War?
There were traitors in the U.S. government.
There were too many immigrants in the United States.
The U.S. military was ineffective.
The U.S. was not spending enough money on arms.
26
In what way was the Burger Supreme Court a surprise?
It turned out to be more liberal than expected.
It issued more mixed decisions than expected.
It turned out to be more conservative than expected.
It turned out to be more independent than expected.
27
Respond to the court ruling that racial segregation is illegal in facilities serving travelers crossing state lines?
They closed down all transportation facilities.
They ignored the law.
They complied with the law.
They sought to change the law.
28
Why did activists decide not to pursue Claudette Colvin’s case?
She was too young.
Her encounter with police turned violent.
She was not a member of the NAACP.
She was poor.
29
Which of the following did Jerry Falwell and his followers promote?
freedom of speech
women’s right to abortion
a traditional family
Darwin’s theory of evolution
30
Why did the Reagan administration keep its support of the Contras a secret?
The money used to support the Contras came from selling weapons to Iran.
The Sandinistas were anti-apartheid.
Americans had become more supportive of communism in recent years
The Contras supported terrorism.
31
What was the outcome of the Tet Offensive?
N. Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces gained control of the city of Hue.
The Viet Cong destroyed a U.S. Marine base in the NW corner of S. Vietnam.
Members of the South Vietnamese forces deserted and joined the Viet Cong.
The U.S. and ARVN forces repelled the enemy and inflicted heavy losses.
32
Why did many working-class Democrats vote for Reagan in the presidential election of 1980?
They believed he would improve the economy.
They did not want a minimum wage.
They believed countries in the Middle East were not a threat.
They did not want social safety-net programs.
33
What did LULAC and the Unity League do?
provide basic supplies to braceros
prevent the deportation of braceros
recognize Mexican-American war heroes
fight discrimination against Mexican Americans
34
Why did President Johnson refer to Native Americans as "The Forgotten American"?
to suggest that Native Americans' lifestyle had not changed in 100 years
to acknowledge that Native Americans had been mistreated and were citizens
Americans had forgotten anyone lived in North America before them
Native Americans that the government would decide how and where they live
35
How was the Peace Corps established?
Kennedy signed an executive order to create the Peace Corps.
Kennedy signed a bill that had been previously passed by Congress.
Kennedy introduced a bill to create the Corps and lobbied Congress to pass
Kennedy revived an old program from the Roosevelt era.
36
To whom did grassroots activism give a voice?
farmers
ordinary individuals
politicians
the military
37
What is one way President Clinton improved the relationship between the United States and Vietnam?
by apologizing for the My Lai massacre
by lifting trade embargos
by traveling to Vietnam to meet its leaders
by inviting Vietnamese leaders to the White House
38
How did Mohandas Gandhi inspire Martin Luther King, Jr.?
through his support of British rule in India
through his advocacy of violent political protest
through his practice as a Hindu
through his belief in nonviolent civil disobedience
39
Why did women's sports become vital to the fight for gender equality?
Lack of support for women's athletics limited scholarships.
Activists wanted to prove women were equal to men physically.
NOW leaders wanted to use sports to spread awareness and gain support.
Olympic games would help the movement gain international attention.
40
Why were the “Hollywood Ten” charged with contempt of Congress?
They refused to answer questions during HUAC hearings.
They accused members of Congress of being communists.
They were spies.
They refused to take a loyalty oath.
41
Which charge did President Clinton face during impeachment?
sexual harassment
perjury
treason
bribery
42
What is one thing that contributed to Nixon’s successful talks with the Soviet Union?
authorizing a trade embargo with China
selling oil to the Soviet Union
achieving a closer relationship with China
being the first president to visit the Soviet Union
43
What did the popularity of cars affect?
Americans’ diets
Americans’ clothing
Americans’ family size
Americans’ life span
44
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was intended to lessen discrimination in what area?
military service
college admissions
government office
childhood education
45
How did President George W. Bush’s “war on terror” affect foreign policy?
The U.S. began creating a coalition to attack Iraq, Iran, and North Korea.
Cultivating more positive diplomatic relationships with Middle Eastern ctr
Shifted its attention away from Russia and China to terrorists
The U.S. would no longer accept immigrants from Muslim countries.
46
What triggered the protest that led to the 1970 shooting at Kent State University?
Nixon’s announcement of his Vietnamization policy
the press’s coverage of the My Lai massacre
the institution of a draft
the invasion of Cambodia by U.S. ground troops
47
What led to the Iranian hostage crisis?
American’s investment in exploring alternative energy sources
American military missions to surveil the Iranian government
tension between the United States and OPEC over oil prices
America’s intervention in Iran’s government to serve its own interests
48
Which statement best compares jobs in the service and professional sectors with jobs in manufacturing in the 1950s?
Manufacturing stayed the same, service and professional jobs increased.
Jobs in manufacturing increased, service and professional jobs decreased.
Professional jobs increased, while manufacturing jobs decreased.
Service, professional, and manufacturing jobs increased.
49
What led to the Watts Riots?
the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
the assassination of Malcolm X
anger over police targeting of African- American citizens
frustration with busing programs
50
Why was the Vietnam War called “McNamara’s War”?
McNamara was a U.S. general and led attack against the Viet Cong.
McNamara was a member of Nixon’s cabinet
McNamara was Johnson’s secretary of defense
McNamara was an advisor to Eisenhower
51
In what area did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 fall short?
It did not prohibit literacy tests to take away the right to vote.
It did not address issues of gender discrimination.
It did not cover discrimination in the work place.
It only applied to workplaces or facilities that received federal funding.
52
Why did activists protest at Wounded Knee?
It was the headquarters of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Two AIM members were killed and a U.S. marshal was wounded there.
It was the home of Richard Wilson, a corrupt tribal president.
They were commemorating an 1890 massacre that took place there.
53
Why did urban renewal fail?
The scope of the projects was too small.
Solutions proposed in urban renewal projects did'nt address social problems
It broke apart communities, which made escaping poverty more difficult.
Organizers did not take into account the need for public transportation.
54
What were most voters seeking in the 1968 election?
an expansion of civil rights
stability
reform
an improvement in foreign affairs
55
Who were the “silent majority” that helped Nixon win the 1968 election?
Americans who did not voice their political opinions
Americans living in poverty
women
Americans who had never voted in a presidential election
56
What did Korea and Vietnam have in common after World War II?
Both were democratic.
Both were divided into two countries.
Both were communist.
Both were invaded by China.
57
Why did white ministers in Birmingham ask African Americans to withdraw their support from MLK after his arrest in 1962?
They blamed him for inciting hatred and violence.
They blamed him for the near bankruptcy of the city’s bus company.
They blamed him for disrupting businesses in downtown Birmingham.
They did not believe in civil rights.
58
What made it difficult for President Ford to address “stagflation”?
conflict with local governments
distrust from the American people
conflict with Congress
his focus on foreign affairs
59
What is the foundation of originalism?
the Declaration of Independence
the 14th Amendment
the Bill of Rights
the U.S. Constitution
60
How did the GI Bill affect suburbanization?
It lowered property taxes for veterans, encouraging to get larger homes.
It exempted homeowners from the draft.
It created construction jobs for veterans.
It helped veterans purchase homes.
61
Why was the Buddhist protest in South Vietnam so widespread?
Most people in Vietnam were Buddhists.
Most Buddhists opposed communism.
Many Buddhists were communist sympathizers.
Most Vietnamese disliked Buddhism.
62
Which event led to the Black Lives Matter movement?
killing of three police officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
the 2008 election of Barack Obama, the first African-American president
2014 killing of Michael Brown an unarmed black teenager, by a white officer
the July 2016 killing of five police officers in Dallas, Texas
63
What movement did Rachel Carson help to create with her book Silent Spring?
the civil rights movement
the environmental movement
the American Indian movement
the feminist movement
64
Why was the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait an international concern?
The Soviet Union could not control nearby countries.
Kuwait was an ally and exporter to many countries.
Iraq’s strength worried non-Muslim countries.
Saudi Arabia, a producer of oil, was likely the next target.
65
What was the outcome of the 1967 March on the Pentagon?
More than half of the people in the United States disapproved of the war.
Nearly 700 people were arrested.
The National Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam was formed.
Martin Luther King, Jr., criticized the war.
66
What prevented Alger Hiss from being charged with espionage?
The State Department documents produced could not be authenticated.
HUAC did not have enough evidence to support the charges.
Whittaker Chambers’ testimony against him was inadmissible in court.
2 much time had passed between the alleged crime and Chambers' accusation.
67
What had a negative effect on President Carter’s push for Americans to use alternative energy in 1979?
a potential leak at a nuclear plant
a decrease in oil prices
an ultimatum from OPEC
criticism from members of Congress
68
Who was Ho Chi Minh?
the prime minister of South Vietnam who became president in 1955
the communist independence fighter who ruled North Vietnam
a Buddhist monk who opposed the government of South Vietnam
a leading general in the National Independence Front, or Viet Cong
69
Which is an example of civil disobedience?
striking against an employer
filing a lawsuit against a school district
refusing to obey a law establishing segregation
boycotting a bus company
70
During the Watergate scandal, when did the White House first turn over some of tapes?
when the House Judiciary Committee began to consider Nixon’s impeachment
when Judge Sirica ordered them to be turned over
when the special prosecutor first subpoenaed them
when Archibald Cox was fired
71
How did the Immigration Act of 1965 change the demographic composition of the United States?
It increased immigration from L. America, but decreased Asian immigration.
It decreased immigration from Asia and Latin America.
It increased immigration from Asia and Latin America.
It increased immigration from Asia, but decreased Latino immigration.
72
What made the arts a good avenue of protest during the civil rights movement?
Artists had the freedom to speak freely about issues.
It helped bring awareness to civil rights issues.
The government supported the arts.
Patrons of the arts donated to civil rights groups.
73
How did the Federal Republic of Germany come to be?
German citizens voted to create it.
The United States took control of Germany and renamed it.
The United States, Britain, and France merged their occupation zones.
The Soviets renamed their occupation zone.
74
What has been an effect of globalization?
an increase in deforestation worldwide
a decrease in U.S. service sector jobs
a decrease in genetically modified food
a decrease in air, water, and soil pollution
75
What was the outcome of the campaign against weapons of mass destruction in Iraq?
Some weapons escaped detection because they were smuggled to Afghanistan.
A civil war broke out between Iraq’s Sunni Muslims and Shi’ite Muslims.
U.S. airstrikes destroyed most of Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction.
After overthrowing Hussein, no weapons of mass destruction found in Iraq.
76
Which court case ruled that quotas based solely on race were not constitutional?
Regents of the University of California v. Bakke
Milliken v. Bradley
Loving v. Virginia
Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education
77
Why was additional funding and staffing for NASA a good investment?
It embarrassed the Soviet Union and weakened the influence of communism.
NASA facilities brought jobs to struggling regions in the north.
Claiming the moon for America would bring money when colonization begins.
The push for better technology helped the economy boom.
78
What did President Nixon do to support his New Federalism?
Bill that established the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
He appointed a moderate as the chief justice of the Supreme Court.
Shift some authority for social programs from the fed gov to the states
He signed amendments to renew the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
79
Why did organizers think the Montgomery Bus Boycott would be successful?
It would have harsh economic consequences for the bus company.
The city would integrate buses to avoid a bad public image.
Martin Luther King, Jr., was in charge.
It would persuade people never to ride the buses again.
80
Why was China’s shift to communism a serious loss to the United States?
The United States feared that Japan would be the next to fall.
The United States feared that trade with China would end.
The United States could no longer count on China as an ally.
The United States could no longer count on China to supply arms.
81
Why did Kennedy choose Lyndon Johnson as his running mate?
because Johnson was Kennedy’s close, trusted friend
because Kennedy hoped Johnson would appeal to California voters
because Kennedy hoped Johnson would appeal to Southern voters
because Kennedy needed the more liberal Johnson on the ticket for balance
82
When was a peace treaty signed between the United States, North Vietnam, and South Vietnam?
October 1974
November 1972
March 1975
January 1973
83
What was the effect of the Republican shutdown of the government in 1995?
The government save money and resume normal operations in January.
The shutdown pressured the Democrats into agreeing with the Republicans.
Removed so many people from the welfare rolls Americans voted for Clinton
the public blamed the Republicans, helping Clinton win re-election.
84
What program prepares low-income preschoolers for primary school?
Neighborhood Youth Corps
VISTA
Head Start
Title I of the ESEA
85
How did the pressure on women to leave their jobs contribute to the baby boom?
Many women were paid so little that they opened child-care centers instead.
Many women wanted to prove they could raise children and still hold a job.
Many women protested their firing by raising feminist children.
Many women wound up at home, having and caring for children.
86
Why did CBS, ABC, and NBC become major national TV networks?
They concentrated on children’s programming to build loyal viewers.
Studios in Hollywood provided much of their programming content and talent.
They employed the scientists who invented TV.
Turned radio programs into TV shows and more money and greater talent.
87
How were early rock and roll musicians like Beat writers?
Both were promoted by Alan Freed.
Neither wanted to stray from the mainstream.
Neither addressed serious issues.
Both appealed to young people.
88
What was Proclamation 4417?
an act giving reparations to living internees
Establish an Ethnic Studies program at University of California, Berkeley
an agreement that the AAPA would form a coalition with other groups
a formal apology for the Japanese internment program
89
Why was the National Congress of American Indians founded in 1944?
Resisting the government’s recent attempts to relocate to urban areas.
To stop the federal government’s termination policy.
Native Americans wanted a way to groom political candidates
Native Americans wanted to advocate for their sovereignty.
90
Why was independence for the Soviet republics a logical outcome after the Soviet Communist Party was dissolved?
No longer any political structure that could provide benefits for them.
The republics beat the odds when they managed to achieve independence.
Most republics had wanted independence for years.
Once the party dissolved, Gorbachev wanted to dissolve the U.S.S.R.

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