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1
Which is NOT true of the presidential election of 2008?
The first black president was elected
A woman ran for president in the Democratic primaries
A woman appeared as a candidate for Vice President
It ended with a decision by the Supreme Court
2
What was a major cause of the Great Depression?
a decrease in the supply of consumer goods
prior over production of manufactured goods
an increase in demand for imported products
an increase in the price of wheat on the world market
3
In 1919, isolationists in the Senate opposed U.S. membership in the League of Nations because -
they feared the creation of the Security Council
they resisted colonialism in Africa and Asia
they opposed membership in the League by Germany
they did not want involvement in future foreign wars
4
Sandra Day O'Connor broke new ground for women in the legal field when she--
married Jay O'Connor in 1952
graduated from Stanford University's law school in 1952
became the first female Supreme Court justice in 1981
worked on her family's ranch in Arizona when she was a child
5
The meeting between Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin to reorganize Europe at the end of the war
Treaty of Paris
Yalta Conference
Berlin Conference
Marshall Plan
6
What has been an effect of space technology and exploration on the people of the United States?
It has forced them to find alternate sources of fuel
It reduced tensions in the space race
It led to advances in the quality of life for most Americans
It focused on the need to deregulate the uses of outer space
7
After 1880, where did the majority of "New Immigrants" to the United States come from?
Northern and Western Europe
Southern and Eastren Europe
China and Southeast Asia
Canada and Latin America
8
Which goal from the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 was achieved during the Progressive Era?
passage of the Food and Drug Act
creation of the Interstate Commerce Commission
adoption of a graduated income tax
ratification of the 19th Amendment
9
Which action led to the changes shown in the bar graph?
passage of Title IX of the Education Amendments Act
introduction of Head Start programs
passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
increase in the number of nonpublic schools
10
Which group of American citizens was subjected to the greatest loss of rights during WWII?
African Americans
Chinese Americans
German Americans
Japanese Americans
11
Which factor played the largest role in fueling the economic boom of the 1920s?
government subsidies paid to farmers
tariff reductions on imported European goods
the increasing ownership of automobiles by familes
construction by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
12
Sought to help Greece & Turkey & promised U.S. assistance to all people resisting communism...
Marshall Plan
Warsaw Pact
Truman Doctrine
McCarthyism
13
Members of the Progressive Movement supported the idea that the federal government should --
restrict immigration
reduce the number of small farms
abolish private property ownership
prevent unfair business practices
14
Which goal was shared by both the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor
to introduce new and innovative techniques to factories
to help large corporations to increase their production
promote immigation of skilled workers from Asia and Europe
to organize workers to demand better working conditions
15
What did the Red Scare (1920s) and McCarthyism (1950s) have in common?
Began with fear of future spread of Communism in the U.S.
Led to a constitutional amendment to protect rights
Rounded up & deported 1,000s of suspects without warrant
Communists had infiltrated the U.S. state Dept.
16
Which woman entrepreneur made her fortune by developing new ways to promote a line of cosmetics
Hillary Clinton
Estee Lauder
Phyllis Schlafly
Sandra Day O'Connor
17
"Segregation now, segregation tomorrow, and segregation forever!" represents views expressed by
Dwight D. Eisenhower
George Wallace
Thurgood Marshall
Joseph McCarthy
18
Which was an effect of the Great Depression on the American economy?
high unemployment and overproduction
high unemployment and falling real estate values
large business investments and low taxes
too much money in ciculation and high stock prices
19
In what way were the Heritage Foundation, Moral Majority, & National Rifle Association similar?
They opposed the election of Ronald Reagan.
Wanted the Endangered Species Act to be Unconstitutional.
They represented a resurgence of conservatism in America.
They were united in their opposition to prayer in schools.
20
The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 led the federal government to pass the--
USA PATRIOT Act
No Child Left Behind
Endangered Species Act
Community Reinvestment Act
21
Which woman became the first Hispanic Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court?
Sonia Sotomayor
Estee Lauder
Dolores Huerta
Sandra Day O'Connor
22
How does Nixon develop diplomatic relations with communist countries?
Inviting foreign leaders to visit the United States
Sending diplomats to communist countries
Through Detente and visiting China
Creating the Watergate event
23
Which Individual most likely expressed the views stated in this passage?
Dolores Huerta
Hilary Clinton
Oprah Winfrey
Phyllis Schlafly
24
During the 1920s, Congress passed a series of immigration laws that were primarily designed to-
increase immigration from Asia
prohibit immigration from Latin America
expand the workforce for the growing economy
limit immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe
25
Progressive Era reformers sought to expand voter participation in government by adopting --
additional poll taxes
a civil service system
tougher literacy tests
the initiative and referendum
26
What was accomplished at the Camp David Accords meeting in 1977?
Peace agreement between Egypt and Israel
Decide who will become a member of NATO
Resolve conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia
Not sure
27
The cartoonist is commenting on President Franklin D. roosevelt's efforts to--
set up a retirement plan for Supreme Court Justices
gain Supreme Court support for his legislative programs
win Congressional approval for his court packing scheme
keep members of Congress off the Supreme Court
28
Which was an important characteristic of American society as noted by Alexis de Tocqueville?
federalism
populism
imperialism
isolationism
29
The Interstate Commerce Act and Sherman Antitrust Act were efforts by the federal government to
expand the positive features of trusts
favor big businesses over small companies
regulate aspects of business
move toward govenment ownership of key industries
30
Which was an example of appeasement?
The U.S. Neutrality Acts of 1935 and 1937
Agreement of Britain & France to give Germany Sudetenland
The conquest of Poland in 1939
The entry of the United States into World War II in 1941.
31
Which best summarizes the main reason why the U.S. became involved in the Vietnam War?
to support the government of North Vietnam
to stop Communist China from annexing Vietnam
to prevent the spread of Communism in Indochina
to reduce French influence in Vietnam
32
What constitutional issue was raised by President Johnson's Great Society?
Should taxes be raised to stimulate consumer spending?
What foreign imports should be allowed into the U.S.?
Should certain industries be taken over by the government?
How far can the gov't extend itself in helping the poor?
33
What did the Beats in the 1950s and the youth culture of the 1960s have in common?
They introduced new poetry and art, based on jazz music
They failed to support equal rights for women
They challenged conformity to "Establishment" thinking
They supported America's anti-Communist containment policy
34
Which American entrepreneur helped to develop the software running most computers today?
Lionel Sosa
Robert Johnson
Bill Gates
Sandra Day O'Connor
35
Political Scandals cause what type of public opinion and view of the Federal government?
A positive viewpoint, that you can do whatever you want
Most people are not aware of political scandals
It lowers public confidence in government
People do not seem bothered by scandals
36
What was the major goal of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s?
to reform prison conditions
to improve living conditions for Native Americans
to end racial segregation
to reduce prejudice against Mexican-American immigrants
37
One legacy of FDR's New Deal was
decreased power of the federal government
higher taxes on the poor
a Supreme Court consisting of twelve members
increased power of the federal government
38
The Homestead Act (1862) promoted the development of western lands by--
providing free land to settlers
removing all restrictions on immigration
moving Native American Indians to reservations
creating a system of dams for crop irrigation
39
Which action would be protected by the First Amendment?
A woman asks to see a lawyer before answering questions
A reporter publishes an article critical of city officials
A man on trial refuses to testify against himself
A family won't allow soldiers to be housed in their home
40
Which event most influenced President Wilson's decision to enter World War I?
a revolution in Russia
raids by Mexican guerilla forces on the Southwestern U.S.
the renewal of unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany
the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand
41
The U.S. found it difficult to remain neutral during World War I because of its desire to --
obtain migrant workers for American mines and factories
expand its interests in the Caribbean
control the Suez Canal
maintain freedom of the seas for trade with European nations
42
In the late nineteenth century, the "bosses" of urban political machines often--
denied voting rights to the poor
discriminated against migrant workers
wasted money on military spending
accepted bribes in return for favors
43
As a result of the Spanish American War, the U.S. saw the need to build the Panama Canal b/c --
the U.S. navy could move more quickly between oceans
U.S. railroads could not transport enough manufactured goods
Spanish opposition to the canal had ended
new colonies had been acquired in Africa
44
Which best describes a positive contribution of Andrew Carnegie?
He obtained secret rebates from railroad companies
He used his wealth for philanthropic endeavors
He helped workers obtain better working conditions
He obtained near monopoly control of the steel industry
45
Why did Congress place a provision in the Constitution that allowed it to be amended?
They feared the decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court
They wanted the Constitution to adjust to changing times
They needed support in state legislatures for ratification
Most of the members of the Convention opposed slavery
46
What was the historical significance of the Presidential election of 2000?
The electoral college ended in a tie
A third-part candidate won several electoral votes
The winner of the popular vote became President
A Supreme Court decision shaped the outcome of the election
47
This booklet, issued by the U.S. government, was intended to –
Help the market industry
Give discounts to frequently purchased items
Conserve key resources in wartime
Provide aid to European nations
48
When trade and contact between Eastern Europe and Western Europe was cut off it was called –
Communism
Separation Region
Iron Curtain
Containment
49
Phyllis Schlafly was a critic of the Equal Rights Amendment based on her philosophy
anti-feminism
feminism
logic
equal rights
50
The executions of Sacco and Vanzetti in the 1920s demonstrated the--
increase in Nativist attitudes
federal government's war on crime
the persistence of lynchings
corruption of political machines
51
Which word or phrase belongs in the blank box?
growth of big business
stagflation
repatriation of Mexican Americans
just-in-time production
52
President Theodore Roosevelt's Big Stick Policy was closely associated with --
court actions to oppose business monopolies
the conservation of natural resources
intervention in the affairs of Latin American nations
friendly relations with China after the Boxer Rebellion
53
Which was a successful example of "Americanization"?
Children of New Immigrants learned English in public schools
The Dawes Act led Native Americans to sell their land
The Homestead Act made federal land avaliable to settlers
Congress prohibited the immigration of Chinese workers
54
D-Day invasion in June 1944 was important to the outcome of World War II because it --
Opened a new allied front in Europe
Stopped Soviet advances in Eastern Europe
Avoided use of the atomic bomb against civilian targets
Forced Italy to surrender
55
Which American author's works are closely associated with the Harlem Renissance of the 1920s?
Upton Sinclair
Langston Hughes
John Steinbeck
F. Scott Fitzgerald
56
What was Roosevelt's goal in creating the SEC and FDIC?
stimulate economic growth
restore the public's faith in financial institutions
provide jobs for the unemployed
increase the government's tax revenue
57
The Spanish American War marked a turning point in American foreign policy because the U.S. --
pledged neutrality in future European conflicts
emerged as a new world power
refused to become a colonial power
developed a plan for peaceful coexistence
58
According to "Frontiers in History," what did Jonas Salk accomplish? Fill in the blank.
founded a private hospital for children with Polio
developed a vaccine against the frightening disease
discovered a cure for infantile paralysis
identified the mode by which the disease was transmitted