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U.S. soldiers involved in the Japanese occupation of the Bataan Peninsula in 1942...
remained in trenches and resisted the Japanese invasion
died during a forced march to a prison camp
escaped and were redeployed to the European theater
were exchanged for Japanese prisoners of war
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In the late 1800s, the Supreme Court's decision in Plessy v. Ferguson...
recognized public protests as a form of civil disobedience
established a legal remedy for victims of discrimination
affirmed the legality of federal regulation of elections
created a legal justification for segregation laws
3
The Federal Housing Administration is a New Deal agency that assists Americans by
providing them with money to pay for moving expenses
helping them obtain mortgage loans from banks
offering incentives for them to invest in rental properties
helping them choose a reputable home builder
4
President FDR sought to reassure the American public during uncertain economic times by
delivering a series of evening radio speeches
holding weekly town-hall meetings
making short appearances in Hollywood films
publishing a weekly news editorial
5
How did the Zimmerman telegram influence U.S. entry into World War I?
It revealed a proposed alliance between Mexico and Germany
It announced the czar's overthrow in Russia
It contained orders for German U-boats to destroy U.S. ships
It described Romania's plan to abandon neutrality
6
How does the 1966 Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona continue to affect society?
Federal agencies use affirmative-action guidelines
People accused of a crime must be informed of their rights
People accused of a crime have a right to a jury of peers
Election officials monitor polling sites during elections
7
General John J. Pershing made a major contribution to the Allied victory in WWI by
transforming inexperienced troops into an effective force
developing advanced technologies for battlefield use
negotiating the terms of the Treaty of Versailles
requesting humanitarian aid from Congress
8
The perceived U.S. support for the Shah of Iran in 1979 resulted in which of the following?
Iran attacked a U.S. military base in Asia
Soviet forces began an occupation of Iran
Revolutionaries kidnapped a group of U.S. citizens in Iran
Israel demanded U.S. support for strategic bombing
9
The Great Depression was caused by overspeculation in the stock market, bank failures and...
Decline in worldwide trade
Government subsidization of agriculture
Decrease in military spending
Increase in consumer spending
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During the 1950s the federal government funded education in math and science in response to
the discovery of new chemical elements
the development of the ENIAC computer
the announcement of international education guidelines
the successful launch of the first artificial satellite
11
The Progressive era reform of recall
made elected officials more directly accountable to voters
required elected officials to communicate with the public
created new eligibility requirements for candidates
provided citizens with more resources to run for office
12
The Espionage Act of 1918 demonstrates that at one time the federal government was willing to
force people into internment camps
suspend habeas corpus
confiscate privately owned weapons
suspend freedom of speech
13
What was the main effect of the Atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
Germany surrendered and promised to help fight Japan
The U.S. initiated the Marshall Plan to help rebuild Japan
The Soviets invaded Japan for natural resources
WWII ended with Japan surrendering to the Allies
14
The National Chairman of "Stop ERA" in 1978 was
a leader of the Civil Rights movement
a leader of a conservative interest group
the cofounder of Ms. magazine
the cofounder of the National Organization for Women
15
The Supreme Court's 1964 decision in Reynolds v. Sims significantly affected U.S. politics by
regulating the amount of individual campaign contributions
establishing term limits
limiting the use of legislative filibuster
requiring that state legislative districts be roughly equal
16
The Watergate tapes increased cynicism toward the U.S. government because they revealed that
the president directed a conspiracy to mislead the nation
the press secretary failed to keep the public informed
the Supreme Court overruled federal statutes
Congress failed to pass laws enforcing privacy rights
17
What was one effect of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution and the secret bombing of Cambodia?
The president gave up the position of commander in chief
Presidents began to regularly seek congressional approval
Congress attempted to limit the president's ability to act
Congress called for impeachment due to military failure
18
During the 1920s, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were most identified with
development of new forms of popular entertainment
decline of public support for Progressive reforms
conflict between modernism and traditionalism
increased use of credit by consumers
19
During the Gilded Age there was a notable increase in federal support for
the acquisition of foreign territories
increased temperance regulations
involvement in foreign wars
the growth of big business
20
In 1999, Senator Susan Collins proposed the Oil Price Safeguard Act in order to address...
the collective economic power of OPEC member nations
the refusal of the Israeli government to recognize Palestine
Iraqi aggression against neighboring countries
the formation of a military coalition among Arab states
21
Which of the following reflects the economic impact of the Spanish-American War on the U.S.?
New territories allowed for the expansion of U.S. commerce
The U.S. spent a lot of money to rebuild its devastated army
Territorial losses forced the U.S. to purchase foreign goods
The U.S. oil industry boomed due to new oil deposits
22
The clothing styles of blue jeans, the Army surplus look, and tie-dyed shirts were part of
the counterculture movement
the Cold War
the Jazz Age
the conservative movement
23
The policy objectives of Reaganomics were based on the theory that
borrowing from countries would help cover domestic spending
increases in government spending would reduce unemployment
tax cuts and deregulation would promote economic expansion
reducing trade barriers would result in a budget surplus
24
Which of these resulted from the prohibition of alcohol during the 1920s?
The rise of organized crime
A decline in immigration rates
The expansion of the consumer economy
A growing fear of communism
25
What was one way that the 19th amendment helped advance the cause of gender equality?
It led to a long-term decline in the number of men voting
It gave women a greater opportunity to influence government
It set up that women should contribute in all economic roles
It gave women new economic rights, such as property
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The Voting Rights Act of 1965 eliminated
barriers to voting for women
age discrimination in state voting laws
literacy tests as prerequisites for voting
proof of residency as a condition for voting
27
Which civil rights leader supported civil disobedience and desegregation in the 1960s?
Malcolm X
Booker T. Washington
Stokely Carmichael
Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Many members of Congress disagreed with FDR's court-packing plan in 1937 because...
the power of the executive branch would increase
the Constitution required hearings to confirm judges
the time required for judicial proceedings would increase
Supreme Court justices were subject to term limits
29
Japanese Americans in 1943 were forced to swear loyalty oaths before they were...
allowed to contest deportation orders to return to Japan
allowed to apply for repatriation to Japan
given a dishonorable discharge from the military
released from relocation centers
30
What was the main reason for the rapid settlement of the Great Plains in the late 1800s?
Native Americans sold their tribal lands to the railroad
Factory towns attracted new immigrants
Congress passed the Homestead Act
Congress passed law that all public land be sold at auction
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In WWI a stalemate developed along the western front because soldiers dug trenches and...
The use of machine guns resulted in massive casualties
Armored tanks crossed fortified lines
Submarines attacked unarmed ships
Airplanes conducted reconnaissance missions
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Which of the following is most relevant for a student writing a paper about W.E.B. Du Bois?
The NAACP was organized to secure full legal equality
The March on Washington
The Selma-to-Montgomery protest marches for voting rights
The Civil Rights Act of 1968
