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This country will be drenched in blood. The people of the North are not going to let the country be destroyed without a mighty effort to save it. Besides, where are your men and appliances of war to contend against them? You are rushing into war with one of the most powerful, ingeniously mechanical and determined people on earth - right at your doors. Only in spirit and determination are you prepared for war. In all else you are totally unprepared."
The quote above was spoken by William T. Sherman upon hearing the news that the southern states had begun to secede. Which of the following is Sherman’s projection as the outcome and/or consequence of southern secession? A. There will be a war in which the South will win due to their militaristic nature and abundance of weapons.
B. There will be a war in which the South will win due to their governmental dominance and obvious determination.
C. There will be a war in which the North will win due to their technological advancements and lack of southern military.
D. There will be a war in which the North will win due to their stability though political, social, and economic conditions. |
C. There will be a war in which the North will win due to their technological advancements and lack of southern military. |
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Example 2 Which of the following correctly describes the political cartoon below?
A. Charles Schurz, who was a Northern Republican, is shown in a positive light as he heads to the South in enact Reconstruction policies.
B. The southern citizens in the background are cheering his arrival due to the cooperation taking place between northern and southern politicians.
C. The southern citizens in the background are actively attempting to prevent the arrival of the carpetbaggers they feared and hated with a passion.
D. Charles Schurz is shown in a negative light since he is depicted as a grim and intense intruder with clenched fists. |
D. Charles Schurz is shown in a negative light since he is depicted as a grim and intense intruder with clenched fists. |
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“We have been taught to hunt and live on the game. You tell us that we must learn to farm, live in one house, and take on your ways. Suppose the people living beyond the great sea should come and tell you that you must stop farming, and kill your cattle and take your houses and lands, what would you do? Would you not fight them?”
--Gall, a Hunkpapa Sioux Indian, quoted in Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee
What was Gall’s view of future relations between the Plains Indians and the settlers?
A. Peaceful coexistence
B. Further conflict
C. Mutual respect
D. Equality |
B. Further conflict |
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Example 4 The table below provides information about the African-American population in several cities after the Civil War.
Which condition in society was primarily responsible for the change in urban population? A. absence of agricultural employment in Southern communities B. lack of political representation in Southern communities C. availability of job opportunities in Northern cities D. prevalence of racial equality in Northern cities |
D. prevalence of racial equality in Northern cities |
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Example 5 The most direct effect of poll taxes and literacy tests on African Americans was to: a. prevent them from voting b. limit their access to public facilities c. block their educational opportunities d. deny them economic advancements |
a. prevent them from voting |
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Example 5 The most direct effect of poll taxes and literacy tests on African Americans was to: a. prevent them from voting b. limit their access to public facilities c. block their educational opportunities d. deny them economic advancements |
a. prevent them from voting |
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Example 6 In the 1850s, the phrase “Bleeding Kansas” was used to describe clashes between a. proslavery and antislavery groups b. Spanish landowners and new American settler c. Chinese and Irish railroad workers d. Native American Indians and white settlers |
a. proslavery and antislavery groups |
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Example 5 The most direct effect of poll taxes and literacy tests on African Americans was to: a. prevent them from voting b. limit their access to public facilities c. block their educational opportunities d. deny them economic advancements |
a. prevent them from voting |
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Example 6 In the 1850s, the phrase “Bleeding Kansas” was used to describe clashes between a. proslavery and antislavery groups b. Spanish landowners and new American settler c. Chinese and Irish railroad workers d. Native American Indians and white settlers |
a. proslavery and antislavery groups |
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Example 7 The Homestead Act, the mass killing of buffalo, and the completion of the transcontinental railroad are most closely associated with the a. rise of organized labor b. building of the Erie Canal c. northern migration of African Americans d. decline of the Plains Indians |
d. decline of the Plains Indians |
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Example 5 The most direct effect of poll taxes and literacy tests on African Americans was to: a. prevent them from voting b. limit their access to public facilities c. block their educational opportunities d. deny them economic advancements |
a. prevent them from voting |
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Example 6 In the 1850s, the phrase “Bleeding Kansas” was used to describe clashes between a. proslavery and antislavery groups b. Spanish landowners and new American settler c. Chinese and Irish railroad workers d. Native American Indians and white settlers |
a. proslavery and antislavery groups |
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Example 7 The Homestead Act, the mass killing of buffalo, and the completion of the transcontinental railroad are most closely associated with the a. rise of organized labor b. building of the Erie Canal c. northern migration of African Americans d. decline of the Plains Indians |
d. decline of the Plains Indians |
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Which of the following statements is true concerning the map pictured below?
Picture1.jpg A. The Union thought that by blockading the southern ports they could easily win the war.
B. The Union wanted to shut the south off from all possible help in an attempt to squeeze the Confederacy into submission.
C. The snake’s head begins in the Union’s capital and tail ends in the Confederate capital to mark the journey the soldiers would face during the war.
D. The Union knew that the Confederacy had the industrial advantage so they were attempting to cut off any exportation of goods. |
B. The Union wanted to shut the south off from all possible help in an attempt to squeeze the Confederacy into submission. |
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Example 8 Many Southern States tried to limit the effects of Radical Reconstruction by a. adopting federal laws mandating segregation b. enacting Jim Crow laws c. abolishing the Southern sharecropping system d. securing passage of new amendments to the United States Constitution |
b. enacting Jim Crow laws |
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Example 8 Many Southern States tried to limit the effects of Radical Reconstruction by a. adopting federal laws mandating segregation b. enacting Jim Crow laws c. abolishing the Southern sharecropping system d. securing passage of new amendments to the United States Constitution |
b. enacting Jim Crow laws |
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Example 9 On March 3, 1845, Florida joined the Union as a slave state, while Iowa became a free state. This entrance into the Union as a pair was required under what document?
A. Missouri Compromise
B. Compromise of 1850
C. Adams-Onis Treaty
D. Fillmore Agreement
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A. Missouri Compromise |
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The following excerpt is from the Thirteenth Amendment which was passed by the U.S. Congress on December 6, 1865. After reading it, chose which statement best summarizes the Amendment.
"Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction."
A. The Thirteenth Amendment freed all slaves and therefore allowed them the same rights as all other citizens of the United States.
B. The Thirteenth Amendment freed all slaves which now allowed therefore allowed any type of discrimination.
C. The Thirteenth Amendment outlawed slavery but did not specify an African-American’s political rights.
D. The Thirteenth Amendment brought about an end to the Civil War since it outlawed slavery. |
C. The Thirteenth Amendment outlawed slavery but did not specify an African-American’s political rights. |
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The following excerpt is from the Thirteenth Amendment which was passed by the U.S. Congress on December 6, 1865. After reading it, chose which statement best summarizes the Amendment.
"Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction."
A. The Thirteenth Amendment freed all slaves and therefore allowed them the same rights as all other citizens of the United States.
B. The Thirteenth Amendment freed all slaves which now allowed therefore allowed any type of discrimination.
C. The Thirteenth Amendment outlawed slavery but did not specify an African-American’s political rights.
D. The Thirteenth Amendment brought about an end to the Civil War since it outlawed slavery. |
C. The Thirteenth Amendment outlawed slavery but did not specify an African-American’s political rights. |
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Example 1 The common purpose of these legislative acts were to
A. protect the nation’s natural resources
B. improve conditions for recent immigrants to the United
C. advance the growth of big business
D. promote the general welfare of the American public |
D. promote the general welfare of the American public |
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The following excerpt is from the Thirteenth Amendment which was passed by the U.S. Congress on December 6, 1865. After reading it, chose which statement best summarizes the Amendment.
"Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction."
A. The Thirteenth Amendment freed all slaves and therefore allowed them the same rights as all other citizens of the United States.
B. The Thirteenth Amendment freed all slaves which now allowed therefore allowed any type of discrimination.
C. The Thirteenth Amendment outlawed slavery but did not specify an African-American’s political rights.
D. The Thirteenth Amendment brought about an end to the Civil War since it outlawed slavery. |
C. The Thirteenth Amendment outlawed slavery but did not specify an African-American’s political rights. |
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Example 1 The common purpose of these legislative acts were to
A. protect the nation’s natural resources
B. improve conditions for recent immigrants to the United
C. advance the growth of big business
D. promote the general welfare of the American public |
D. promote the general welfare of the American public |
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Until the early 20th century, few restrictions on immigration to the United States existed primarily because
A . industry needed an increasing supply of labor
B. immigration totals had always been relatively low
C. labor unions had always favored unrestricted immigration
D. the Supreme Court had ruled that Congress could not restrict immigration
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A . industry needed an increasing supply of labor |
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The cartoon illustrates President Theodore Roosevelt’s attempt to
A. ignore antitrust laws
B. conserve natural resources
C. limit the power of monopolies
D. eliminate foreign ownership of United States corporations |
C. limit the power of monopolies |
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The cartoon illustrates President Theodore Roosevelt’s attempt to
A. ignore antitrust laws
B. conserve natural resources
C. limit the power of monopolies
D. eliminate foreign ownership of United States corporations |
C. limit the power of monopolies |
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Example 4 In the late 1800s, how did railroad monopolies create economic hardships for farmers?
A. By claiming productive land for business leaders to develop
B. By charging high prices to ship agricultural goods to market
C. By separating farmers from profitable markets in western cities
D. By isolating farmers from technological developments in eastern cities |
B. By charging high prices to ship agricultural goods to market |
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The cartoon illustrates President Theodore Roosevelt’s attempt to
A. ignore antitrust laws
B. conserve natural resources
C. limit the power of monopolies
D. eliminate foreign ownership of United States corporations |
C. limit the power of monopolies |
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Example 4 In the late 1800s, how did railroad monopolies create economic hardships for farmers?
A. By claiming productive land for business leaders to develop
B. By charging high prices to ship agricultural goods to market
C. By separating farmers from profitable markets in western cities
D. By isolating farmers from technological developments in eastern cities |
B. By charging high prices to ship agricultural goods to market |
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In 1862, the Homestead Act and the Pacific Railway Act were passed primarily to a. achieve Northern victory in the Civil War b. develop the Midwest and western parts of the country c, improve the lives of freed slaves d. expand overseas markets to Asia and Europe |
b. develop the Midwest and western parts of the country |
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The political cartoon pictured below is titled "Modern Colossus of (Rail) Roads," and was drawn in 1879. It depicts Cornelius "the Commodore" Vanderbilt and the sign reads "all freight leaving the seaboard MUST pass here and pay any tolls we demand”. Use the cartoon and your knowledge of U.S. history to answer the question below.
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The reins held by Vanderbilt attach not only to the trains but also to the tracks and the railroad station. What does this convey about his control of the Railroads?
a. Vanderbilt has total control of the entire railroad operation. Thus, he can do with it whatever he wants.
b. Vanderbilt, along with two assistants, has the majority of control in railroad shipping operations.
c. Vanderbilt controls the prices of railroad shipping, but has little involvement in the action operations.
d. Vanderbilt owns the majority of the railroads, but has little involvement of any kind. |
a. Vanderbilt has total control of the entire railroad operation. Thus, he can do with it whatever he wants. |
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Which technologies helped settlers establish farms on the Great Plains?
A. repeating rifle, wooden sluices, electric light bulb
B. sod houses, sheep shearers, wool carders
C. telegraph, railroad, creation of Yellowstone National Park
D. steel plow, windmill, barbed wire, reaper |
D. steel plow, windmill, barbed wire, reaper |
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The political cartoon below, drawn in 1904, depicts Theodore Roosevelt and lions each marked with the name of a business trust. Use your knowledge of U.S. history to answer the following question.
What do you think is the cartoonists’ view on trust-busting in the early 20th century?
A. Businesses who involve themselves in trusts are weak and therefore pose no danger to the U.S. economy.
B. The government plays only a small role in eliminating trusts that have formed within the United States.
C. Roosevelt wants to only curb trusts’ power within the economy, rather than eliminate them altogether.
D. Roosevelt is admired for his powerful stance on destroying trusts within the United States. |
D. Roosevelt is admired for his powerful stance on destroying trusts within the United States. |
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The political cartoon below, drawn in 1904, depicts Theodore Roosevelt and lions each marked with the name of a business trust. Use your knowledge of U.S. history to answer the following question.
What do you think is the cartoonists’ view on trust-busting in the early 20th century?
A. Businesses who involve themselves in trusts are weak and therefore pose no danger to the U.S. economy.
B. The government plays only a small role in eliminating trusts that have formed within the United States.
C. Roosevelt wants to only curb trusts’ power within the economy, rather than eliminate them altogether.
D. Roosevelt is admired for his powerful stance on destroying trusts within the United States. |
D. Roosevelt is admired for his powerful stance on destroying trusts within the United States. |
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In the cartoon above, President Theodore Roosevelt is depicted doing which of the following? A. Standing guard to protect big business
B. Enforcing the Sherman Anti-Trust Act
C. Leading a government take-over of large industries
D. Putting an end to industries that might harm the environment |
B. Enforcing the Sherman Anti-Trust Act |
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The political cartoon below, drawn in 1904, depicts Theodore Roosevelt and lions each marked with the name of a business trust. Use your knowledge of U.S. history to answer the following question.
What do you think is the cartoonists’ view on trust-busting in the early 20th century?
A. Businesses who involve themselves in trusts are weak and therefore pose no danger to the U.S. economy.
B. The government plays only a small role in eliminating trusts that have formed within the United States.
C. Roosevelt wants to only curb trusts’ power within the economy, rather than eliminate them altogether.
D. Roosevelt is admired for his powerful stance on destroying trusts within the United States. |
D. Roosevelt is admired for his powerful stance on destroying trusts within the United States. |
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In the cartoon above, President Theodore Roosevelt is depicted doing which of the following? A. Standing guard to protect big business
B. Enforcing the Sherman Anti-Trust Act
C. Leading a government take-over of large industries
D. Putting an end to industries that might harm the environment |
B. Enforcing the Sherman Anti-Trust Act |
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Based on your knowledge of the Second Industrial Revolution in the United States, what statement is this cartoon making? A. The federal government is ruining the oil industry by placing too many restrictions and regulations on business owners.
B. The oil industry is thriving due to a healthy working relationship with the federal government.
C. The owner of Standard Oil has too much power and influence over the federal government.
D. Emissions from oil refineries are polluting the air and harming the environment. |
C. The owner of Standard Oil has too much power and influence over the federal government. |
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The political cartoon below, drawn in 1904, depicts Theodore Roosevelt and lions each marked with the name of a business trust. Use your knowledge of U.S. history to answer the following question.
What do you think is the cartoonists’ view on trust-busting in the early 20th century?
A. Businesses who involve themselves in trusts are weak and therefore pose no danger to the U.S. economy.
B. The government plays only a small role in eliminating trusts that have formed within the United States.
C. Roosevelt wants to only curb trusts’ power within the economy, rather than eliminate them altogether.
D. Roosevelt is admired for his powerful stance on destroying trusts within the United States. |
D. Roosevelt is admired for his powerful stance on destroying trusts within the United States. |
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In the cartoon above, President Theodore Roosevelt is depicted doing which of the following? A. Standing guard to protect big business
B. Enforcing the Sherman Anti-Trust Act
C. Leading a government take-over of large industries
D. Putting an end to industries that might harm the environment |
B. Enforcing the Sherman Anti-Trust Act |
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Based on your knowledge of the Second Industrial Revolution in the United States, what statement is this cartoon making? A. The federal government is ruining the oil industry by placing too many restrictions and regulations on business owners.
B. The oil industry is thriving due to a healthy working relationship with the federal government.
C. The owner of Standard Oil has too much power and influence over the federal government.
D. Emissions from oil refineries are polluting the air and harming the environment. |
C. The owner of Standard Oil has too much power and influence over the federal government. |
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The picture above shows Jane Adams with some of the children being served by Hull House in Chicago, Illinois. What goal of the Progressive Era is represented by this image and the existence of Hull House?
A. Fostering efficiency
B. Protecting social welfare
C. Creating economic reform
D. Promoting moral improvement |
B. Protecting social welfare |
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The political cartoon below, drawn in 1904, depicts Theodore Roosevelt and lions each marked with the name of a business trust. Use your knowledge of U.S. history to answer the following question.
What do you think is the cartoonists’ view on trust-busting in the early 20th century?
A. Businesses who involve themselves in trusts are weak and therefore pose no danger to the U.S. economy.
B. The government plays only a small role in eliminating trusts that have formed within the United States.
C. Roosevelt wants to only curb trusts’ power within the economy, rather than eliminate them altogether.
D. Roosevelt is admired for his powerful stance on destroying trusts within the United States. |
D. Roosevelt is admired for his powerful stance on destroying trusts within the United States. |
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In the cartoon above, President Theodore Roosevelt is depicted doing which of the following? A. Standing guard to protect big business
B. Enforcing the Sherman Anti-Trust Act
C. Leading a government take-over of large industries
D. Putting an end to industries that might harm the environment |
B. Enforcing the Sherman Anti-Trust Act |
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Based on your knowledge of the Second Industrial Revolution in the United States, what statement is this cartoon making? A. The federal government is ruining the oil industry by placing too many restrictions and regulations on business owners.
B. The oil industry is thriving due to a healthy working relationship with the federal government.
C. The owner of Standard Oil has too much power and influence over the federal government.
D. Emissions from oil refineries are polluting the air and harming the environment. |
C. The owner of Standard Oil has too much power and influence over the federal government. |
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The picture above shows Jane Adams with some of the children being served by Hull House in Chicago, Illinois. What goal of the Progressive Era is represented by this image and the existence of Hull House?
A. Fostering efficiency
B. Protecting social welfare
C. Creating economic reform
D. Promoting moral improvement |
B. Protecting social welfare |
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“Where trade unions are most firmly organized, there are the rights of the people most respected.”
Based on your knowledge of the labor movement in the late 19th and early 20th century, to whom would this quote be attributed? A. Theodore Roosevelt
B. John Rockefeller
C. Samuel Gompers
D. Andrew Carnegie
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C. Samuel Gompers |
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Based on your knowledge of written works in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which of the following most likely inspired the demand being made by the women pictured above? A. The Great American Fraud by Samuel Hopkins Adams
B. The Shame of Cities by Lincoln Steffens
C. The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
D. How the Other Half Lives by Jacob Riis
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C. The Jungle by Upton Sinclair |
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Based on your knowledge of written works in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which of the following most likely inspired the demand being made by the women pictured above? A. The Great American Fraud by Samuel Hopkins Adams
B. The Shame of Cities by Lincoln Steffens
C. The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
D. How the Other Half Lives by Jacob Riis
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C. The Jungle by Upton Sinclair |
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Cartoonists Thomas Nast chose the tiger as a symbol to represent which of the following? A. The unlimited power of the robber barons
B. The impact of trust-busting on business in the US
C. The influx of immigrants and their impact on the US
D. The corrupt local government of New York City |
D. The corrupt local government of New York City
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Based on your knowledge of written works in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which of the following most likely inspired the demand being made by the women pictured above? A. The Great American Fraud by Samuel Hopkins Adams
B. The Shame of Cities by Lincoln Steffens
C. The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
D. How the Other Half Lives by Jacob Riis
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C. The Jungle by Upton Sinclair |
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Cartoonists Thomas Nast chose the tiger as a symbol to represent which of the following? A. The unlimited power of the robber barons
B. The impact of trust-busting on business in the US
C. The influx of immigrants and their impact on the US
D. The corrupt local government of New York City |
D. The corrupt local government of New York City
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“The American Beauty Rose can be produced in the splendor and fragrance which bring cheer to its beholder only by sacrificing the early buds which grow up around it. This is not an evil tendency in business. It is merely the working-out of a law of nature and a law of God. “
–John Rockefeller
Which of the following conclusions could be drawn about John Rockefeller based on the quote above? A. He was a strong supporter of government regulation in business.
B. He was a proponent of trust-busting and opposed any one company having too much control over an industry.
C. He welcomed competitors because he knew competition was beneficial to consumers.
D. He supported the theory of Social Darwinism. |
D. He supported the theory of Social Darwinism. |
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Based on your knowledge of written works in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which of the following most likely inspired the demand being made by the women pictured above? A. The Great American Fraud by Samuel Hopkins Adams
B. The Shame of Cities by Lincoln Steffens
C. The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
D. How the Other Half Lives by Jacob Riis
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C. The Jungle by Upton Sinclair |
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Cartoonists Thomas Nast chose the tiger as a symbol to represent which of the following? A. The unlimited power of the robber barons
B. The impact of trust-busting on business in the US
C. The influx of immigrants and their impact on the US
D. The corrupt local government of New York City |
D. The corrupt local government of New York City
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“The American Beauty Rose can be produced in the splendor and fragrance which bring cheer to its beholder only by sacrificing the early buds which grow up around it. This is not an evil tendency in business. It is merely the working-out of a law of nature and a law of God. “
–John Rockefeller
Which of the following conclusions could be drawn about John Rockefeller based on the quote above? A. He was a strong supporter of government regulation in business.
B. He was a proponent of trust-busting and opposed any one company having too much control over an industry.
C. He welcomed competitors because he knew competition was beneficial to consumers.
D. He supported the theory of Social Darwinism. |
D. He supported the theory of Social Darwinism. |
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During the early 1800s, which factor contributed the most to the start of the Industrial Revolution in the United States?
A. a restriction on European immigration
B. the end of the slave labor system
C. an abundance of natural resources
D. the availability of electricity |
C. an abundance of natural resources |
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Based on your knowledge of written works in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which of the following most likely inspired the demand being made by the women pictured above? A. The Great American Fraud by Samuel Hopkins Adams
B. The Shame of Cities by Lincoln Steffens
C. The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
D. How the Other Half Lives by Jacob Riis
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C. The Jungle by Upton Sinclair |
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Cartoonists Thomas Nast chose the tiger as a symbol to represent which of the following? A. The unlimited power of the robber barons
B. The impact of trust-busting on business in the US
C. The influx of immigrants and their impact on the US
D. The corrupt local government of New York City |
D. The corrupt local government of New York City
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“The American Beauty Rose can be produced in the splendor and fragrance which bring cheer to its beholder only by sacrificing the early buds which grow up around it. This is not an evil tendency in business. It is merely the working-out of a law of nature and a law of God. “
–John Rockefeller
Which of the following conclusions could be drawn about John Rockefeller based on the quote above? A. He was a strong supporter of government regulation in business.
B. He was a proponent of trust-busting and opposed any one company having too much control over an industry.
C. He welcomed competitors because he knew competition was beneficial to consumers.
D. He supported the theory of Social Darwinism. |
D. He supported the theory of Social Darwinism. |
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During the early 1800s, which factor contributed the most to the start of the Industrial Revolution in the United States?
A. a restriction on European immigration
B. the end of the slave labor system
C. an abundance of natural resources
D. the availability of electricity |
C. an abundance of natural resources |
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What was an immediate effect of the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825?
A. Prices increased for food products along the Atlantic Coast.
B. Farmers could more easily ship grain to eastern markets.
C. A territorial conflict began with Canada over the Great Lakes.
D. Railroads were forced to reduce their shipping rates. |
B. Farmers could more easily ship grain to eastern markets. |
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A major purpose of the Progressive movement (1900–1917) was to
A. stimulate the economy
B. support government control of factory production
C. encourage immigration from southern and eastern Europe
D. correct the economic and social abuses of industrial society |
D. correct the economic and social abuses of industrial society |
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A major purpose of the Progressive movement (1900–1917) was to
A. stimulate the economy
B. support government control of factory production
C. encourage immigration from southern and eastern Europe
D. correct the economic and social abuses of industrial society |
D. correct the economic and social abuses of industrial society |
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With which social issue is this cartoon associated?
A. the power of political machines during the Second Industrial Revolution
B. the power of big businesses during the Second Industrial Revolution
C. the influence of immigration quotas during the Gilded Age
D. the influence of suffrage reformers during the Gilded Age
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B. the power of big businesses during the Second Industrial Revolution |
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A major purpose of the Progressive movement (1900–1917) was to
A. stimulate the economy
B. support government control of factory production
C. encourage immigration from southern and eastern Europe
D. correct the economic and social abuses of industrial society |
D. correct the economic and social abuses of industrial society |
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With which social issue is this cartoon associated?
A. the power of political machines during the Second Industrial Revolution
B. the power of big businesses during the Second Industrial Revolution
C. the influence of immigration quotas during the Gilded Age
D. the influence of suffrage reformers during the Gilded Age
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B. the power of big businesses during the Second Industrial Revolution |
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Which of the following contributed to the immense industrial boom known as the Second Industrial Revolution?
A. bankruptcy of farms, populist movement, loss of farming lands
B. abundance of natural resources, government support of businesses, increase in urban population
C. cheap city buildings, women’s movements, great migration
D. new public education system, discovery of oil in Pennsylvania, formation of trusts
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B. abundance of natural resources, government support of businesses, increase in urban population |
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Which factor is most closely associated with the decision of the United States to declare war on Spain in 1898? a. isolationist policy b. labor union pressure c. yellow journalism d, unrestricted submarine warfare
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c. yellow journalism |
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The United States issued the Open Door policy (1899–1900) primarily to a. bring democratic government to the Chinese people b. secure equal trade opportunities in China c. force China to change its immigration policies d. use China as a stepping stone to trade with Japan |
b. secure equal trade opportunities in China |
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The diagram below provides details about United States involvement in China during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
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Which phrase completes the diagram? A. United States Develops Interest in Chinese Markets B. United States Makes Commitment to Free Elections C. United States Plans Establishment of Military Bases D. United States Supports Democracy in Chinese Communities |
A. United States Develops Interest in Chinese Markets |
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The political cartoon below depicts William McKinley at the onset of the Spanish-American War. Use your knowledge of U.S. history to choose the statement below that most accurately summarizes the drawing.
A. McKinley looked for any provocation from Spain since he eagerly wanted to go to war so that the U.S. could secure new territories such as Cuba.
B. McKinley wanted to secure new territories, but took cautious steps before proceeding to war with Spain.
C. McKinley cared little for new territories; rather his major concern was furthering the labor union movements within the U.S.
D. Imperialism played only a minor role in U.S. policies during the late 19th century. |
B. McKinley wanted to secure new territories, but took cautious steps before proceeding to war with Spain. |
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the map and your knowledge of U.S. history to answer the question below.
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Which of the following best explains why the building of the Panama Canal supported United States’ efforts to become a world power?
A. It gave the U.S. a colony in Central America
B. It prevented Japan and China from attacking Hawaii.
C. It opened up a new avenue for trade with China.
D. By providing a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, it opened up new trading opportunities. |
D. By providing a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, it opened up new trading opportunities. |
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Which of the following was NOT a factor in U.S. imperialism?
A. the desire for increased military strength
B. the desire for new markets overseas
C. competition with Japan for control of China
D. the belief that the U.S. had a duty to spread Christianity and civilization |
C. competition with Japan for control of China |
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In 1898 the relatively moderate sized town of Tampa Bay, Florida, acquired the title of “on the map”. Which of the following events lead to this once sleepy-little town becoming an area of vast importance?
A. Sight of U.S.S. Maine explosion and cause for declaration of war between the U.S. and Spain
B. Military port for soldiers and supply point for food, ammunition, and medical supplies that were destined for Cuba
C. Base used Cuban revolutionaries to secure shipments of uniforms and ammunition in their fight for independence
D. Port of cultivation for numerous battleships used throughout Spanish-American War |
B. Military port for soldiers and supply point for food, ammunition, and medical supplies that were destined for Cuba |
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A major purpose of President Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points (1918) was to a. ask Congress to enter World War I b. set goals for achieving peace after World War I c. provide an aid program for rebuilding war-torn nations d. retaliate for the sinking of the Lusitania |
b. set goals for achieving peace after World War I |
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Base your answers to example questions 2 and 3 on the following passage. We intend to begin on the first of February unrestricted submarine warfare. We shall endeavor in spite of this to keep the United States of America neutral. In the event of this not succeeding, we make Mexico a proposal of alliance on the following basis: make war together, make peace together, generous financial support and an understanding on our part that Mexico is to reconquer the lost territory in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. The settlement in detail is left to you.… — Telegram of January 19, 1917 Example 2 This telegram was part of an effort to a. form an alliance between Germany and the United States b. convince several western states to secede from the United States c. bring Mexico into World War I on the side of Great Britain and France d. enlist Mexican support for Germany if the United States declared war |
d. enlist Mexican support for Germany if the United States declared war |
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Base your answers to example questions 2 and 3 on the following passage. We intend to begin on the first of February unrestricted submarine warfare. We shall endeavor in spite of this to keep the United States of America neutral. In the event of this not succeeding, we make Mexico a proposal of alliance on the following basis: make war together, make peace together, generous financial support and an understanding on our part that Mexico is to reconquer the lost territory in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. The settlement in detail is left to you.… — Telegram of January 19, 1917 Example 2 This telegram was part of an effort to a. form an alliance between Germany and the United States b. convince several western states to secede from the United States c. bring Mexico into World War I on the side of Great Britain and France d. enlist Mexican support for Germany if the United States declared war |
d. enlist Mexican support for Germany if the United States declared war |
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Publication of this telegram in United States newspapers helped to a. reelect Woodrow Wilson as president b. convince the American public to support entrance into World War I c. encourage Congress to pass neutrality legislation d. grant statehood to Arizona and New Mexico
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b. convince the American public to support entrance into World War I |
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Base your answers to example questions 2 and 3 on the following passage. We intend to begin on the first of February unrestricted submarine warfare. We shall endeavor in spite of this to keep the United States of America neutral. In the event of this not succeeding, we make Mexico a proposal of alliance on the following basis: make war together, make peace together, generous financial support and an understanding on our part that Mexico is to reconquer the lost territory in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. The settlement in detail is left to you.… — Telegram of January 19, 1917 Example 2 This telegram was part of an effort to a. form an alliance between Germany and the United States b. convince several western states to secede from the United States c. bring Mexico into World War I on the side of Great Britain and France d. enlist Mexican support for Germany if the United States declared war |
d. enlist Mexican support for Germany if the United States declared war |
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Publication of this telegram in United States newspapers helped to a. reelect Woodrow Wilson as president b. convince the American public to support entrance into World War I c. encourage Congress to pass neutrality legislation d. grant statehood to Arizona and New Mexico
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b. convince the American public to support entrance into World War I |
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Henry Cabot Lodge and other senators opposed ratification of the Treaty of Versailles (1919) because they believed the treaty a. failed to punish Germany for its involvement in World War I b. excluded reparations for European allies c. could draw the United States into future conflicts d. placed blame for World War I on all the warring countries |
a. failed to punish Germany for its involvement in World War I |
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Base your answers to example questions 2 and 3 on the following passage. We intend to begin on the first of February unrestricted submarine warfare. We shall endeavor in spite of this to keep the United States of America neutral. In the event of this not succeeding, we make Mexico a proposal of alliance on the following basis: make war together, make peace together, generous financial support and an understanding on our part that Mexico is to reconquer the lost territory in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. The settlement in detail is left to you.… — Telegram of January 19, 1917 Example 2 This telegram was part of an effort to a. form an alliance between Germany and the United States b. convince several western states to secede from the United States c. bring Mexico into World War I on the side of Great Britain and France d. enlist Mexican support for Germany if the United States declared war |
d. enlist Mexican support for Germany if the United States declared war |
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Publication of this telegram in United States newspapers helped to a. reelect Woodrow Wilson as president b. convince the American public to support entrance into World War I c. encourage Congress to pass neutrality legislation d. grant statehood to Arizona and New Mexico
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b. convince the American public to support entrance into World War I |
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Henry Cabot Lodge and other senators opposed ratification of the Treaty of Versailles (1919) because they believed the treaty a. failed to punish Germany for its involvement in World War I b. excluded reparations for European allies c. could draw the United States into future conflicts d. placed blame for World War I on all the warring countries |
a. failed to punish Germany for its involvement in World War I |
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The United States tried to avoid involvement in World War I by following a policy of a. neutrality b. collective security c. economic boycotts d. military preparedness |
a. neutrality |
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The main reason for the increased migration of African Americans out of the rural South during and following World War I was the a. availability of cheap farmland in the West b. opportunity for factory jobs in the North c. chance to escape racial segregation by joining the military d. elimination of the Ku Klux Klan in the northern states
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b. opportunity for factory jobs in the North |
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The main reason for the increased migration of African Americans out of the rural South during and following World War I was the a. availability of cheap farmland in the West b. opportunity for factory jobs in the North c. chance to escape racial segregation by joining the military d. elimination of the Ku Klux Klan in the northern states
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b. opportunity for factory jobs in the North |
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The newspaper headline below describes a significant event in U.S. foreign affairs. DAILY NEWS – MAY 7, 1915 – LUSITANIA SUNK: OVER ONE HUNDRED AMERICANS LOST AT SEA How did this event contribute to the United States’ entry into World War I? A. It furthered anti-government protests in the United States. B. It encouraged anti-immigration campaigns in the United States. C. It became necessary for President Wilson to propose a plan for peace. D. It became difficult for President Wilson to defend a policy of neutrality. |
D. It became difficult for President Wilson to defend a policy of neutrality. |
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The main reason for the increased migration of African Americans out of the rural South during and following World War I was the a. availability of cheap farmland in the West b. opportunity for factory jobs in the North c. chance to escape racial segregation by joining the military d. elimination of the Ku Klux Klan in the northern states
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b. opportunity for factory jobs in the North |
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The newspaper headline below describes a significant event in U.S. foreign affairs. DAILY NEWS – MAY 7, 1915 – LUSITANIA SUNK: OVER ONE HUNDRED AMERICANS LOST AT SEA How did this event contribute to the United States’ entry into World War I? A. It furthered anti-government protests in the United States. B. It encouraged anti-immigration campaigns in the United States. C. It became necessary for President Wilson to propose a plan for peace. D. It became difficult for President Wilson to defend a policy of neutrality. |
D. It became difficult for President Wilson to defend a policy of neutrality. |
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Which of the following reasons best accounts for the percentage of U.S. deaths in relation to other countries’ percentage.
A. The U.S. entered the war early and therefore experienced a great number of deaths on the battlefield.
B. The U.S. experienced a large number of accidental deaths which contributed to a high percentage of deaths.
C. The U.S. entered the war late and therefore experienced a low number of deaths on the battlefield.
D. The U.S. had a large number of men volunteer to fight alongside Russia, which meant that they were counted as part of Russia’s percentage of deaths. |
C. The U.S. entered the war late and therefore experienced a low number of deaths on the battlefield. |
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The main reason for the increased migration of African Americans out of the rural South during and following World War I was the a. availability of cheap farmland in the West b. opportunity for factory jobs in the North c. chance to escape racial segregation by joining the military d. elimination of the Ku Klux Klan in the northern states
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b. opportunity for factory jobs in the North |
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The newspaper headline below describes a significant event in U.S. foreign affairs. DAILY NEWS – MAY 7, 1915 – LUSITANIA SUNK: OVER ONE HUNDRED AMERICANS LOST AT SEA How did this event contribute to the United States’ entry into World War I? A. It furthered anti-government protests in the United States. B. It encouraged anti-immigration campaigns in the United States. C. It became necessary for President Wilson to propose a plan for peace. D. It became difficult for President Wilson to defend a policy of neutrality. |
D. It became difficult for President Wilson to defend a policy of neutrality. |
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Which of the following reasons best accounts for the percentage of U.S. deaths in relation to other countries’ percentage.
A. The U.S. entered the war early and therefore experienced a great number of deaths on the battlefield.
B. The U.S. experienced a large number of accidental deaths which contributed to a high percentage of deaths.
C. The U.S. entered the war late and therefore experienced a low number of deaths on the battlefield.
D. The U.S. had a large number of men volunteer to fight alongside Russia, which meant that they were counted as part of Russia’s percentage of deaths. |
C. The U.S. entered the war late and therefore experienced a low number of deaths on the battlefield. |
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Which of the following was NOT a cause of World War I?
A. nationalism
B. imperialism
C. militarism
D. socialism |
D. socialism |
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The main reason for the increased migration of African Americans out of the rural South during and following World War I was the a. availability of cheap farmland in the West b. opportunity for factory jobs in the North c. chance to escape racial segregation by joining the military d. elimination of the Ku Klux Klan in the northern states
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b. opportunity for factory jobs in the North |
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The newspaper headline below describes a significant event in U.S. foreign affairs. DAILY NEWS – MAY 7, 1915 – LUSITANIA SUNK: OVER ONE HUNDRED AMERICANS LOST AT SEA How did this event contribute to the United States’ entry into World War I? A. It furthered anti-government protests in the United States. B. It encouraged anti-immigration campaigns in the United States. C. It became necessary for President Wilson to propose a plan for peace. D. It became difficult for President Wilson to defend a policy of neutrality. |
D. It became difficult for President Wilson to defend a policy of neutrality. |
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Which of the following reasons best accounts for the percentage of U.S. deaths in relation to other countries’ percentage.
A. The U.S. entered the war early and therefore experienced a great number of deaths on the battlefield.
B. The U.S. experienced a large number of accidental deaths which contributed to a high percentage of deaths.
C. The U.S. entered the war late and therefore experienced a low number of deaths on the battlefield.
D. The U.S. had a large number of men volunteer to fight alongside Russia, which meant that they were counted as part of Russia’s percentage of deaths. |
C. The U.S. entered the war late and therefore experienced a low number of deaths on the battlefield. |
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Which of the following was NOT a cause of World War I?
A. nationalism
B. imperialism
C. militarism
D. socialism |
D. socialism |
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In 1914 which of the following Florida locations was chosen by the United States Navy as the sight of the first permanent naval air station because the climate allowed for year-round flying?
A. St. Augustine
B. Key West
C. Tampa Bay
D. Pensacola |
D. Pensacola |
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The main reason for the increased migration of African Americans out of the rural South during and following World War I was the a. availability of cheap farmland in the West b. opportunity for factory jobs in the North c. chance to escape racial segregation by joining the military d. elimination of the Ku Klux Klan in the northern states
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b. opportunity for factory jobs in the North |
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The newspaper headline below describes a significant event in U.S. foreign affairs. DAILY NEWS – MAY 7, 1915 – LUSITANIA SUNK: OVER ONE HUNDRED AMERICANS LOST AT SEA How did this event contribute to the United States’ entry into World War I? A. It furthered anti-government protests in the United States. B. It encouraged anti-immigration campaigns in the United States. C. It became necessary for President Wilson to propose a plan for peace. D. It became difficult for President Wilson to defend a policy of neutrality. |
D. It became difficult for President Wilson to defend a policy of neutrality. |
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Which of the following reasons best accounts for the percentage of U.S. deaths in relation to other countries’ percentage.
A. The U.S. entered the war early and therefore experienced a great number of deaths on the battlefield.
B. The U.S. experienced a large number of accidental deaths which contributed to a high percentage of deaths.
C. The U.S. entered the war late and therefore experienced a low number of deaths on the battlefield.
D. The U.S. had a large number of men volunteer to fight alongside Russia, which meant that they were counted as part of Russia’s percentage of deaths. |
C. The U.S. entered the war late and therefore experienced a low number of deaths on the battlefield. |
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Which of the following was NOT a cause of World War I?
A. nationalism
B. imperialism
C. militarism
D. socialism |
D. socialism |
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In 1914 which of the following Florida locations was chosen by the United States Navy as the sight of the first permanent naval air station because the climate allowed for year-round flying?
A. St. Augustine
B. Key West
C. Tampa Bay
D. Pensacola |
D. Pensacola |
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In the 1920s, which United States action furthered the goal of international peace?
A. Signing a pact to outlaw armed conflict
B. Advocating a policy to promote isolationism
C. Holding a conference to renounce imperialism
D. Joining a league to secure military cooperation
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B. Advocating a policy to promote isolationism |
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The main reason for the increased migration of African Americans out of the rural South during and following World War I was the a. availability of cheap farmland in the West b. opportunity for factory jobs in the North c. chance to escape racial segregation by joining the military d. elimination of the Ku Klux Klan in the northern states
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b. opportunity for factory jobs in the North |
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The newspaper headline below describes a significant event in U.S. foreign affairs. DAILY NEWS – MAY 7, 1915 – LUSITANIA SUNK: OVER ONE HUNDRED AMERICANS LOST AT SEA How did this event contribute to the United States’ entry into World War I? A. It furthered anti-government protests in the United States. B. It encouraged anti-immigration campaigns in the United States. C. It became necessary for President Wilson to propose a plan for peace. D. It became difficult for President Wilson to defend a policy of neutrality. |
D. It became difficult for President Wilson to defend a policy of neutrality. |
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Which of the following reasons best accounts for the percentage of U.S. deaths in relation to other countries’ percentage.
A. The U.S. entered the war early and therefore experienced a great number of deaths on the battlefield.
B. The U.S. experienced a large number of accidental deaths which contributed to a high percentage of deaths.
C. The U.S. entered the war late and therefore experienced a low number of deaths on the battlefield.
D. The U.S. had a large number of men volunteer to fight alongside Russia, which meant that they were counted as part of Russia’s percentage of deaths. |
C. The U.S. entered the war late and therefore experienced a low number of deaths on the battlefield. |
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Which of the following was NOT a cause of World War I?
A. nationalism
B. imperialism
C. militarism
D. socialism |
D. socialism |
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In 1914 which of the following Florida locations was chosen by the United States Navy as the sight of the first permanent naval air station because the climate allowed for year-round flying?
A. St. Augustine
B. Key West
C. Tampa Bay
D. Pensacola |
D. Pensacola |
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In the 1920s, which United States action furthered the goal of international peace?
A. Signing a pact to outlaw armed conflict
B. Advocating a policy to promote isolationism
C. Holding a conference to renounce imperialism
D. Joining a league to secure military cooperation
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B. Advocating a policy to promote isolationism |
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One goal for a lasting peace that President Woodrow Wilson included in his Fourteen Points was
A. establishing a League of Nations
B. maintaining a permanent military force in Europe
C. returning the United States to a policy of isolationism
D. blaming Germany for causing World War I
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A. establishing a League of Nations |
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The main reason for the increased migration of African Americans out of the rural South during and following World War I was the a. availability of cheap farmland in the West b. opportunity for factory jobs in the North c. chance to escape racial segregation by joining the military d. elimination of the Ku Klux Klan in the northern states
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b. opportunity for factory jobs in the North |
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The newspaper headline below describes a significant event in U.S. foreign affairs. DAILY NEWS – MAY 7, 1915 – LUSITANIA SUNK: OVER ONE HUNDRED AMERICANS LOST AT SEA How did this event contribute to the United States’ entry into World War I? A. It furthered anti-government protests in the United States. B. It encouraged anti-immigration campaigns in the United States. C. It became necessary for President Wilson to propose a plan for peace. D. It became difficult for President Wilson to defend a policy of neutrality. |
D. It became difficult for President Wilson to defend a policy of neutrality. |
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Which of the following reasons best accounts for the percentage of U.S. deaths in relation to other countries’ percentage.
A. The U.S. entered the war early and therefore experienced a great number of deaths on the battlefield.
B. The U.S. experienced a large number of accidental deaths which contributed to a high percentage of deaths.
C. The U.S. entered the war late and therefore experienced a low number of deaths on the battlefield.
D. The U.S. had a large number of men volunteer to fight alongside Russia, which meant that they were counted as part of Russia’s percentage of deaths. |
C. The U.S. entered the war late and therefore experienced a low number of deaths on the battlefield. |
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Which of the following was NOT a cause of World War I?
A. nationalism
B. imperialism
C. militarism
D. socialism |
D. socialism |
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In 1914 which of the following Florida locations was chosen by the United States Navy as the sight of the first permanent naval air station because the climate allowed for year-round flying?
A. St. Augustine
B. Key West
C. Tampa Bay
D. Pensacola |
D. Pensacola |
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In the 1920s, which United States action furthered the goal of international peace?
A. Signing a pact to outlaw armed conflict
B. Advocating a policy to promote isolationism
C. Holding a conference to renounce imperialism
D. Joining a league to secure military cooperation
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B. Advocating a policy to promote isolationism |
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One goal for a lasting peace that President Woodrow Wilson included in his Fourteen Points was
A. establishing a League of Nations
B. maintaining a permanent military force in Europe
C. returning the United States to a policy of isolationism
D. blaming Germany for causing World War I
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A. establishing a League of Nations |
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According to the cartoon, the Neutrality Acts passed by Congress in the mid-1930s:
A. kept the nation out of war
B. created jobs for the unemployed in the military defense industry
C. supported the League of Nations efforts to stop wars in Africa and Asia
D. helped the democratic nations of Europe against Hitler and Mussolini |
D. helped the democratic nations of Europe against Hitler and Mussolini |
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The main reason for the increased migration of African Americans out of the rural South during and following World War I was the a. availability of cheap farmland in the West b. opportunity for factory jobs in the North c. chance to escape racial segregation by joining the military d. elimination of the Ku Klux Klan in the northern states
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b. opportunity for factory jobs in the North |
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The newspaper headline below describes a significant event in U.S. foreign affairs. DAILY NEWS – MAY 7, 1915 – LUSITANIA SUNK: OVER ONE HUNDRED AMERICANS LOST AT SEA How did this event contribute to the United States’ entry into World War I? A. It furthered anti-government protests in the United States. B. It encouraged anti-immigration campaigns in the United States. C. It became necessary for President Wilson to propose a plan for peace. D. It became difficult for President Wilson to defend a policy of neutrality. |
D. It became difficult for President Wilson to defend a policy of neutrality. |
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Which of the following reasons best accounts for the percentage of U.S. deaths in relation to other countries’ percentage.
A. The U.S. entered the war early and therefore experienced a great number of deaths on the battlefield.
B. The U.S. experienced a large number of accidental deaths which contributed to a high percentage of deaths.
C. The U.S. entered the war late and therefore experienced a low number of deaths on the battlefield.
D. The U.S. had a large number of men volunteer to fight alongside Russia, which meant that they were counted as part of Russia’s percentage of deaths. |
C. The U.S. entered the war late and therefore experienced a low number of deaths on the battlefield. |
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Which of the following was NOT a cause of World War I?
A. nationalism
B. imperialism
C. militarism
D. socialism |
D. socialism |
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In 1914 which of the following Florida locations was chosen by the United States Navy as the sight of the first permanent naval air station because the climate allowed for year-round flying?
A. St. Augustine
B. Key West
C. Tampa Bay
D. Pensacola |
D. Pensacola |
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In the 1920s, which United States action furthered the goal of international peace?
A. Signing a pact to outlaw armed conflict
B. Advocating a policy to promote isolationism
C. Holding a conference to renounce imperialism
D. Joining a league to secure military cooperation
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B. Advocating a policy to promote isolationism |
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One goal for a lasting peace that President Woodrow Wilson included in his Fourteen Points was
A. establishing a League of Nations
B. maintaining a permanent military force in Europe
C. returning the United States to a policy of isolationism
D. blaming Germany for causing World War I
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A. establishing a League of Nations |
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According to the cartoon, the Neutrality Acts passed by Congress in the mid-1930s:
A. kept the nation out of war
B. created jobs for the unemployed in the military defense industry
C. supported the League of Nations efforts to stop wars in Africa and Asia
D. helped the democratic nations of Europe against Hitler and Mussolini |
D. helped the democratic nations of Europe against Hitler and Mussolini |
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After World War I, the opposition of some Members of Congress to the Versailles Treaty was based largely on the idea that the Treaty
A. did not punish the Central Powers harshly enough
B. did not give the United States an important role in world affairs
C. would require the United States to join the League of Nations and might result in a loss of United States sovereignty
D. would require the United States to assume the cost of rebuilding the war-torn European economies |
C. would require the United States to join the League of Nations and might result in a loss of United States sovereignty |
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The main reason for the increased migration of African Americans out of the rural South during and following World War I was the a. availability of cheap farmland in the West b. opportunity for factory jobs in the North c. chance to escape racial segregation by joining the military d. elimination of the Ku Klux Klan in the northern states
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b. opportunity for factory jobs in the North |
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The newspaper headline below describes a significant event in U.S. foreign affairs. DAILY NEWS – MAY 7, 1915 – LUSITANIA SUNK: OVER ONE HUNDRED AMERICANS LOST AT SEA How did this event contribute to the United States’ entry into World War I? A. It furthered anti-government protests in the United States. B. It encouraged anti-immigration campaigns in the United States. C. It became necessary for President Wilson to propose a plan for peace. D. It became difficult for President Wilson to defend a policy of neutrality. |
D. It became difficult for President Wilson to defend a policy of neutrality. |
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Which of the following reasons best accounts for the percentage of U.S. deaths in relation to other countries’ percentage.
A. The U.S. entered the war early and therefore experienced a great number of deaths on the battlefield.
B. The U.S. experienced a large number of accidental deaths which contributed to a high percentage of deaths.
C. The U.S. entered the war late and therefore experienced a low number of deaths on the battlefield.
D. The U.S. had a large number of men volunteer to fight alongside Russia, which meant that they were counted as part of Russia’s percentage of deaths. |
C. The U.S. entered the war late and therefore experienced a low number of deaths on the battlefield. |
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Which of the following was NOT a cause of World War I?
A. nationalism
B. imperialism
C. militarism
D. socialism |
D. socialism |
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In 1914 which of the following Florida locations was chosen by the United States Navy as the sight of the first permanent naval air station because the climate allowed for year-round flying?
A. St. Augustine
B. Key West
C. Tampa Bay
D. Pensacola |
D. Pensacola |
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In the 1920s, which United States action furthered the goal of international peace?
A. Signing a pact to outlaw armed conflict
B. Advocating a policy to promote isolationism
C. Holding a conference to renounce imperialism
D. Joining a league to secure military cooperation
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B. Advocating a policy to promote isolationism |
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One goal for a lasting peace that President Woodrow Wilson included in his Fourteen Points was
A. establishing a League of Nations
B. maintaining a permanent military force in Europe
C. returning the United States to a policy of isolationism
D. blaming Germany for causing World War I
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A. establishing a League of Nations |
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According to the cartoon, the Neutrality Acts passed by Congress in the mid-1930s:
A. kept the nation out of war
B. created jobs for the unemployed in the military defense industry
C. supported the League of Nations efforts to stop wars in Africa and Asia
D. helped the democratic nations of Europe against Hitler and Mussolini |
D. helped the democratic nations of Europe against Hitler and Mussolini |
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After World War I, the opposition of some Members of Congress to the Versailles Treaty was based largely on the idea that the Treaty
A. did not punish the Central Powers harshly enough
B. did not give the United States an important role in world affairs
C. would require the United States to join the League of Nations and might result in a loss of United States sovereignty
D. would require the United States to assume the cost of rebuilding the war-torn European economies |
C. would require the United States to join the League of Nations and might result in a loss of United States sovereignty |
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"We are to be an instrument in the hands of God to see that liberty is made secure for mankind."
-President Woodrow Wilson
President Wilson tried to carry out the idea expressed in this quotation by
A. protesting the sinking of the Lusitania
B. proposing a program of civil rights for minorities in American society
C. urging the Allies to adopt the Fourteen Points
D. taking control of territories conquered in World War I |
C. urging the Allies to adopt the Fourteen Points |
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In the 1920s, which United States action furthered the goal of international peace? A. signing a pact to outlaw armed conflict B. advocating a policy to promote isolationism C. holding a conference to renounce imperialism D. joining a league to secure military cooperation
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B. advocating a policy to promote isolationism |
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In the 1920s, which United States action furthered the goal of international peace? A. signing a pact to outlaw armed conflict B. advocating a policy to promote isolationism C. holding a conference to renounce imperialism D. joining a league to secure military cooperation
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B. advocating a policy to promote isolationism |
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A. Immigration to the U.S. increased during the first decade of the 20th century due to World War I.
B. Immigration to the U.S. decreased during the first decade of the early 20th century due to an economic slump and agricultural drought.
C. Immigration to the U.S. increased during the early 20th century due to an economic surplus and technological increase.
D. Immigration hit its lowest point in the 20th century due to onset of the Great Depression. |
C. Immigration to the U.S. increased during the early 20th century due to an economic surplus and technological increase. |
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In the 1920s, which United States action furthered the goal of international peace? A. signing a pact to outlaw armed conflict B. advocating a policy to promote isolationism C. holding a conference to renounce imperialism D. joining a league to secure military cooperation
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B. advocating a policy to promote isolationism |
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A. Immigration to the U.S. increased during the first decade of the 20th century due to World War I.
B. Immigration to the U.S. decreased during the first decade of the early 20th century due to an economic slump and agricultural drought.
C. Immigration to the U.S. increased during the early 20th century due to an economic surplus and technological increase.
D. Immigration hit its lowest point in the 20th century due to onset of the Great Depression. |
C. Immigration to the U.S. increased during the early 20th century due to an economic surplus and technological increase. |
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The NAACP championed the same cause as Ida B. Wells under the leadership of which of the following individuals? a. Marcus Garvey
b. James Weldon Johnson
c. Claude McKay
d. Paul Robeson |
b. James Weldon Johnson |
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In the 1920s, which United States action furthered the goal of international peace? A. signing a pact to outlaw armed conflict B. advocating a policy to promote isolationism C. holding a conference to renounce imperialism D. joining a league to secure military cooperation
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B. advocating a policy to promote isolationism |
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A. Immigration to the U.S. increased during the first decade of the 20th century due to World War I.
B. Immigration to the U.S. decreased during the first decade of the early 20th century due to an economic slump and agricultural drought.
C. Immigration to the U.S. increased during the early 20th century due to an economic surplus and technological increase.
D. Immigration hit its lowest point in the 20th century due to onset of the Great Depression. |
C. Immigration to the U.S. increased during the early 20th century due to an economic surplus and technological increase. |
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The NAACP championed the same cause as Ida B. Wells under the leadership of which of the following individuals? a. Marcus Garvey
b. James Weldon Johnson
c. Claude McKay
d. Paul Robeson |
b. James Weldon Johnson |
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1. What did the verdict in the Sacco and Vanzetti case indicate about the state of the US in the early 1920s? a. Many Americans saw immigrants and/or radicals as a threat to the American way of life.
b. The courts in the 1920s were immune to nativist influence.
c. African Americans were unable to get a fair trial in the 1920s.
d. Unlike Communists, Anarchists were not considered a threat by most Americans.
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a. Many Americans saw immigrants and/or radicals as a threat to the American way of life. |
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In the 1920s, which United States action furthered the goal of international peace? A. signing a pact to outlaw armed conflict B. advocating a policy to promote isolationism C. holding a conference to renounce imperialism D. joining a league to secure military cooperation
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B. advocating a policy to promote isolationism |
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A. Immigration to the U.S. increased during the first decade of the 20th century due to World War I.
B. Immigration to the U.S. decreased during the first decade of the early 20th century due to an economic slump and agricultural drought.
C. Immigration to the U.S. increased during the early 20th century due to an economic surplus and technological increase.
D. Immigration hit its lowest point in the 20th century due to onset of the Great Depression. |
C. Immigration to the U.S. increased during the early 20th century due to an economic surplus and technological increase. |
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The NAACP championed the same cause as Ida B. Wells under the leadership of which of the following individuals? a. Marcus Garvey
b. James Weldon Johnson
c. Claude McKay
d. Paul Robeson |
b. James Weldon Johnson |
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1. What did the verdict in the Sacco and Vanzetti case indicate about the state of the US in the early 1920s? a. Many Americans saw immigrants and/or radicals as a threat to the American way of life.
b. The courts in the 1920s were immune to nativist influence.
c. African Americans were unable to get a fair trial in the 1920s.
d. Unlike Communists, Anarchists were not considered a threat by most Americans.
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a. Many Americans saw immigrants and/or radicals as a threat to the American way of life. |
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Which of the following statements is true of Prohibition? a. It practically ended the use of alcohol in the United States during the 1920s
b. Crime dropped significantly during Prohibition
c. People still consumed alcohol, but they would only drink in the privacy of their own homes.
d. Organized crime flourished during Prohibition. |
d. Organized crime flourished during Prohibition. |
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In the 1920s, which United States action furthered the goal of international peace? A. signing a pact to outlaw armed conflict B. advocating a policy to promote isolationism C. holding a conference to renounce imperialism D. joining a league to secure military cooperation
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B. advocating a policy to promote isolationism |
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A. Immigration to the U.S. increased during the first decade of the 20th century due to World War I.
B. Immigration to the U.S. decreased during the first decade of the early 20th century due to an economic slump and agricultural drought.
C. Immigration to the U.S. increased during the early 20th century due to an economic surplus and technological increase.
D. Immigration hit its lowest point in the 20th century due to onset of the Great Depression. |
C. Immigration to the U.S. increased during the early 20th century due to an economic surplus and technological increase. |
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The NAACP championed the same cause as Ida B. Wells under the leadership of which of the following individuals? a. Marcus Garvey
b. James Weldon Johnson
c. Claude McKay
d. Paul Robeson |
b. James Weldon Johnson |
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1. What did the verdict in the Sacco and Vanzetti case indicate about the state of the US in the early 1920s? a. Many Americans saw immigrants and/or radicals as a threat to the American way of life.
b. The courts in the 1920s were immune to nativist influence.
c. African Americans were unable to get a fair trial in the 1920s.
d. Unlike Communists, Anarchists were not considered a threat by most Americans.
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a. Many Americans saw immigrants and/or radicals as a threat to the American way of life. |
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Which of the following statements is true of Prohibition? a. It practically ended the use of alcohol in the United States during the 1920s
b. Crime dropped significantly during Prohibition
c. People still consumed alcohol, but they would only drink in the privacy of their own homes.
d. Organized crime flourished during Prohibition. |
d. Organized crime flourished during Prohibition. |
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The efforts of the women pictured above and other supporters of their cause eventually resulted in the ratification of which amendment? a. 17th Amendment
b. 18th Amendment
c. 19th Amendment
d. 20th Amendment
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c. 19th Amendment |
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In the 1920s, which United States action furthered the goal of international peace? A. signing a pact to outlaw armed conflict B. advocating a policy to promote isolationism C. holding a conference to renounce imperialism D. joining a league to secure military cooperation
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B. advocating a policy to promote isolationism |
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A. Immigration to the U.S. increased during the first decade of the 20th century due to World War I.
B. Immigration to the U.S. decreased during the first decade of the early 20th century due to an economic slump and agricultural drought.
C. Immigration to the U.S. increased during the early 20th century due to an economic surplus and technological increase.
D. Immigration hit its lowest point in the 20th century due to onset of the Great Depression. |
C. Immigration to the U.S. increased during the early 20th century due to an economic surplus and technological increase. |
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The NAACP championed the same cause as Ida B. Wells under the leadership of which of the following individuals? a. Marcus Garvey
b. James Weldon Johnson
c. Claude McKay
d. Paul Robeson |
b. James Weldon Johnson |
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1. What did the verdict in the Sacco and Vanzetti case indicate about the state of the US in the early 1920s? a. Many Americans saw immigrants and/or radicals as a threat to the American way of life.
b. The courts in the 1920s were immune to nativist influence.
c. African Americans were unable to get a fair trial in the 1920s.
d. Unlike Communists, Anarchists were not considered a threat by most Americans.
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a. Many Americans saw immigrants and/or radicals as a threat to the American way of life. |
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Which of the following statements is true of Prohibition? a. It practically ended the use of alcohol in the United States during the 1920s
b. Crime dropped significantly during Prohibition
c. People still consumed alcohol, but they would only drink in the privacy of their own homes.
d. Organized crime flourished during Prohibition. |
d. Organized crime flourished during Prohibition. |
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The efforts of the women pictured above and other supporters of their cause eventually resulted in the ratification of which amendment? a. 17th Amendment
b. 18th Amendment
c. 19th Amendment
d. 20th Amendment
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c. 19th Amendment |
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Which of the following statements best describes the reason W. E. B. Dubois’ criticism of Booker T. Washington? a. Dubois believed Washington should cooperate more with government officials.
b. Dubois felt Washington was too aggressive in seeking equal rights for African Americans.
c. Dubois thought Washington should focus more on making sure African Americans were receiving quality education.
d. Dubois did not feel Washington was aggressive enough in seeking equal rights for African Americans. |
d. Dubois did not feel Washington was aggressive enough in seeking equal rights for African Americans. |
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In the 1920s, which United States action furthered the goal of international peace? A. signing a pact to outlaw armed conflict B. advocating a policy to promote isolationism C. holding a conference to renounce imperialism D. joining a league to secure military cooperation
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B. advocating a policy to promote isolationism |
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A. Immigration to the U.S. increased during the first decade of the 20th century due to World War I.
B. Immigration to the U.S. decreased during the first decade of the early 20th century due to an economic slump and agricultural drought.
C. Immigration to the U.S. increased during the early 20th century due to an economic surplus and technological increase.
D. Immigration hit its lowest point in the 20th century due to onset of the Great Depression. |
C. Immigration to the U.S. increased during the early 20th century due to an economic surplus and technological increase. |
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The NAACP championed the same cause as Ida B. Wells under the leadership of which of the following individuals? a. Marcus Garvey
b. James Weldon Johnson
c. Claude McKay
d. Paul Robeson |
b. James Weldon Johnson |
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1. What did the verdict in the Sacco and Vanzetti case indicate about the state of the US in the early 1920s? a. Many Americans saw immigrants and/or radicals as a threat to the American way of life.
b. The courts in the 1920s were immune to nativist influence.
c. African Americans were unable to get a fair trial in the 1920s.
d. Unlike Communists, Anarchists were not considered a threat by most Americans.
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a. Many Americans saw immigrants and/or radicals as a threat to the American way of life. |
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Which of the following statements is true of Prohibition? a. It practically ended the use of alcohol in the United States during the 1920s
b. Crime dropped significantly during Prohibition
c. People still consumed alcohol, but they would only drink in the privacy of their own homes.
d. Organized crime flourished during Prohibition. |
d. Organized crime flourished during Prohibition. |
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The efforts of the women pictured above and other supporters of their cause eventually resulted in the ratification of which amendment? a. 17th Amendment
b. 18th Amendment
c. 19th Amendment
d. 20th Amendment
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c. 19th Amendment |
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Which of the following statements best describes the reason W. E. B. Dubois’ criticism of Booker T. Washington? a. Dubois believed Washington should cooperate more with government officials.
b. Dubois felt Washington was too aggressive in seeking equal rights for African Americans.
c. Dubois thought Washington should focus more on making sure African Americans were receiving quality education.
d. Dubois did not feel Washington was aggressive enough in seeking equal rights for African Americans. |
d. Dubois did not feel Washington was aggressive enough in seeking equal rights for African Americans. |
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By using slogans like the one above, the Ku Klux Klan was attempting to gain the support of which of the following groups? a. Nativists
b. Isolationists
c. Suffragists
d. Prohibitionists |
a. Nativists |
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In the 1920s, which United States action furthered the goal of international peace? A. signing a pact to outlaw armed conflict B. advocating a policy to promote isolationism C. holding a conference to renounce imperialism D. joining a league to secure military cooperation
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B. advocating a policy to promote isolationism |
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A. Immigration to the U.S. increased during the first decade of the 20th century due to World War I.
B. Immigration to the U.S. decreased during the first decade of the early 20th century due to an economic slump and agricultural drought.
C. Immigration to the U.S. increased during the early 20th century due to an economic surplus and technological increase.
D. Immigration hit its lowest point in the 20th century due to onset of the Great Depression. |
C. Immigration to the U.S. increased during the early 20th century due to an economic surplus and technological increase. |
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The NAACP championed the same cause as Ida B. Wells under the leadership of which of the following individuals? a. Marcus Garvey
b. James Weldon Johnson
c. Claude McKay
d. Paul Robeson |
b. James Weldon Johnson |
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1. What did the verdict in the Sacco and Vanzetti case indicate about the state of the US in the early 1920s? a. Many Americans saw immigrants and/or radicals as a threat to the American way of life.
b. The courts in the 1920s were immune to nativist influence.
c. African Americans were unable to get a fair trial in the 1920s.
d. Unlike Communists, Anarchists were not considered a threat by most Americans.
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a. Many Americans saw immigrants and/or radicals as a threat to the American way of life. |
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Which of the following statements is true of Prohibition? a. It practically ended the use of alcohol in the United States during the 1920s
b. Crime dropped significantly during Prohibition
c. People still consumed alcohol, but they would only drink in the privacy of their own homes.
d. Organized crime flourished during Prohibition. |
d. Organized crime flourished during Prohibition. |
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The efforts of the women pictured above and other supporters of their cause eventually resulted in the ratification of which amendment? a. 17th Amendment
b. 18th Amendment
c. 19th Amendment
d. 20th Amendment
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c. 19th Amendment |
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Which of the following statements best describes the reason W. E. B. Dubois’ criticism of Booker T. Washington? a. Dubois believed Washington should cooperate more with government officials.
b. Dubois felt Washington was too aggressive in seeking equal rights for African Americans.
c. Dubois thought Washington should focus more on making sure African Americans were receiving quality education.
d. Dubois did not feel Washington was aggressive enough in seeking equal rights for African Americans. |
d. Dubois did not feel Washington was aggressive enough in seeking equal rights for African Americans. |
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By using slogans like the one above, the Ku Klux Klan was attempting to gain the support of which of the following groups? a. Nativists
b. Isolationists
c. Suffragists
d. Prohibitionists |
a. Nativists |
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“And black men’s feet learned roads. Some said goodbye cheerfully… others fearfully, with terrors of unknown dangers in their mouths… others in their eagerness for distance said nothing. The daybreak found them gone. The wind said North. Trains said North. The tides and tongues said North, and men moved like the great herds before the glaciers .”
—Zora Neale Hurston as quoted inSorrow’s Kitchen: the Life and Folklore of Zora Neale Hurston
What major event in American History is Florida born author Zora Neale Hurston describing in this quote? a. The abolishment of slavery
b. The Great Migration
c. The Harlem Renaissance
d. The Red Scare
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b. The Great Migration |
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In the 1920s, which United States action furthered the goal of international peace? A. signing a pact to outlaw armed conflict B. advocating a policy to promote isolationism C. holding a conference to renounce imperialism D. joining a league to secure military cooperation
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B. advocating a policy to promote isolationism |
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A. Immigration to the U.S. increased during the first decade of the 20th century due to World War I.
B. Immigration to the U.S. decreased during the first decade of the early 20th century due to an economic slump and agricultural drought.
C. Immigration to the U.S. increased during the early 20th century due to an economic surplus and technological increase.
D. Immigration hit its lowest point in the 20th century due to onset of the Great Depression. |
C. Immigration to the U.S. increased during the early 20th century due to an economic surplus and technological increase. |
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The NAACP championed the same cause as Ida B. Wells under the leadership of which of the following individuals? a. Marcus Garvey
b. James Weldon Johnson
c. Claude McKay
d. Paul Robeson |
b. James Weldon Johnson |
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1. What did the verdict in the Sacco and Vanzetti case indicate about the state of the US in the early 1920s? a. Many Americans saw immigrants and/or radicals as a threat to the American way of life.
b. The courts in the 1920s were immune to nativist influence.
c. African Americans were unable to get a fair trial in the 1920s.
d. Unlike Communists, Anarchists were not considered a threat by most Americans.
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a. Many Americans saw immigrants and/or radicals as a threat to the American way of life. |
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Which of the following statements is true of Prohibition? a. It practically ended the use of alcohol in the United States during the 1920s
b. Crime dropped significantly during Prohibition
c. People still consumed alcohol, but they would only drink in the privacy of their own homes.
d. Organized crime flourished during Prohibition. |
d. Organized crime flourished during Prohibition. |
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The efforts of the women pictured above and other supporters of their cause eventually resulted in the ratification of which amendment? a. 17th Amendment
b. 18th Amendment
c. 19th Amendment
d. 20th Amendment
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c. 19th Amendment |
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Which of the following statements best describes the reason W. E. B. Dubois’ criticism of Booker T. Washington? a. Dubois believed Washington should cooperate more with government officials.
b. Dubois felt Washington was too aggressive in seeking equal rights for African Americans.
c. Dubois thought Washington should focus more on making sure African Americans were receiving quality education.
d. Dubois did not feel Washington was aggressive enough in seeking equal rights for African Americans. |
d. Dubois did not feel Washington was aggressive enough in seeking equal rights for African Americans. |
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By using slogans like the one above, the Ku Klux Klan was attempting to gain the support of which of the following groups? a. Nativists
b. Isolationists
c. Suffragists
d. Prohibitionists |
a. Nativists |
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“And black men’s feet learned roads. Some said goodbye cheerfully… others fearfully, with terrors of unknown dangers in their mouths… others in their eagerness for distance said nothing. The daybreak found them gone. The wind said North. Trains said North. The tides and tongues said North, and men moved like the great herds before the glaciers .”
—Zora Neale Hurston as quoted inSorrow’s Kitchen: the Life and Folklore of Zora Neale Hurston
What major event in American History is Florida born author Zora Neale Hurston describing in this quote? a. The abolishment of slavery
b. The Great Migration
c. The Harlem Renaissance
d. The Red Scare
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b. The Great Migration |
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During the late 1800s, presidents and governors most often used military force during labor management conflicts as a way to a. support industrialists and end strikes b. make employers sign collective bargaining agreements c. protect workers from the private armies of employers d. replace striking factory workers with soldiers |
a. support industrialists and end strikes |
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The Harlem Renaissance promoted African American culture by a. increasing factory employment opportunities for minorities b. encouraging immigration from Africa c. focusing attention on artistic contributions d. bringing an end to legalized racial segregation |
c. focusing attention on artistic contributions |
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The formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) was primarily a response to a. racism and prejudice b. nationalism and patriotism c. abolition and temperance d. militarism and colonialism |
a. racism and prejudice |
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The formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) was primarily a response to a. racism and prejudice b. nationalism and patriotism c. abolition and temperance d. militarism and colonialism |
a. racism and prejudice |
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The excerpt below was written by Langston Hughes in 1926.
One of the most promising of the young Negro poets said to me once, “I want to be a poet—not a Negro poet”. . . And I was sorry the young man said that, for no great poet has ever been afraid of being himself. And I doubted then that, with his desire to run away spiritually from his race, this boy would ever be a great poet.
Based on the excerpt, what advice would Langston Hughes have given to young African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance? A. He would have challenged them to further their literary training. B. He would have encouraged them to celebrate their racial identity. C. He would have suggested that they shape a tradition of passive resistance. D. He would have recommended that they promote a tradition of racial tolerance. |
B. He would have encouraged them to celebrate their racial identity. |
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The formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) was primarily a response to a. racism and prejudice b. nationalism and patriotism c. abolition and temperance d. militarism and colonialism |
a. racism and prejudice |
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The excerpt below was written by Langston Hughes in 1926.
One of the most promising of the young Negro poets said to me once, “I want to be a poet—not a Negro poet”. . . And I was sorry the young man said that, for no great poet has ever been afraid of being himself. And I doubted then that, with his desire to run away spiritually from his race, this boy would ever be a great poet.
Based on the excerpt, what advice would Langston Hughes have given to young African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance? A. He would have challenged them to further their literary training. B. He would have encouraged them to celebrate their racial identity. C. He would have suggested that they shape a tradition of passive resistance. D. He would have recommended that they promote a tradition of racial tolerance. |
B. He would have encouraged them to celebrate their racial identity. |
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Which economic factor contributed most directly to the start of the Great Depression? a. low worker productivity b. high income taxes c. decreasing tariff rates d. buying stocks on margin |
d. buying stocks on margin |
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The formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) was primarily a response to a. racism and prejudice b. nationalism and patriotism c. abolition and temperance d. militarism and colonialism |
a. racism and prejudice |
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The excerpt below was written by Langston Hughes in 1926.
One of the most promising of the young Negro poets said to me once, “I want to be a poet—not a Negro poet”. . . And I was sorry the young man said that, for no great poet has ever been afraid of being himself. And I doubted then that, with his desire to run away spiritually from his race, this boy would ever be a great poet.
Based on the excerpt, what advice would Langston Hughes have given to young African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance? A. He would have challenged them to further their literary training. B. He would have encouraged them to celebrate their racial identity. C. He would have suggested that they shape a tradition of passive resistance. D. He would have recommended that they promote a tradition of racial tolerance. |
B. He would have encouraged them to celebrate their racial identity. |
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Which economic factor contributed most directly to the start of the Great Depression? a. low worker productivity b. high income taxes c. decreasing tariff rates d. buying stocks on margin |
d. buying stocks on margin |
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What was a guiding principle of the New Deal economic policies? a. Pro-business tax breaks would solve the problems associated with urban poverty. b. Antitrust legislation would destroy the free market economy of the United States. c. Rugged individualism must be allowed to solve social inequality. d. Government must assume more responsibility for helping the poor. |
d. Government must assume more responsibility for helping the poor. |
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The formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) was primarily a response to a. racism and prejudice b. nationalism and patriotism c. abolition and temperance d. militarism and colonialism |
a. racism and prejudice |
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The excerpt below was written by Langston Hughes in 1926.
One of the most promising of the young Negro poets said to me once, “I want to be a poet—not a Negro poet”. . . And I was sorry the young man said that, for no great poet has ever been afraid of being himself. And I doubted then that, with his desire to run away spiritually from his race, this boy would ever be a great poet.
Based on the excerpt, what advice would Langston Hughes have given to young African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance? A. He would have challenged them to further their literary training. B. He would have encouraged them to celebrate their racial identity. C. He would have suggested that they shape a tradition of passive resistance. D. He would have recommended that they promote a tradition of racial tolerance. |
B. He would have encouraged them to celebrate their racial identity. |
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Which economic factor contributed most directly to the start of the Great Depression? a. low worker productivity b. high income taxes c. decreasing tariff rates d. buying stocks on margin |
d. buying stocks on margin |
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What was a guiding principle of the New Deal economic policies? a. Pro-business tax breaks would solve the problems associated with urban poverty. b. Antitrust legislation would destroy the free market economy of the United States. c. Rugged individualism must be allowed to solve social inequality. d. Government must assume more responsibility for helping the poor. |
d. Government must assume more responsibility for helping the poor. |
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt believed that declaring a bank holiday and creating the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) would help the nation’s banking system by a. restoring public confidence in the banks b. reducing government regulation of banks c. restricting foreign investments d. granting tax relief to individuals
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a. restoring public confidence in the banks |
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The formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) was primarily a response to a. racism and prejudice b. nationalism and patriotism c. abolition and temperance d. militarism and colonialism |
a. racism and prejudice |
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The excerpt below was written by Langston Hughes in 1926.
One of the most promising of the young Negro poets said to me once, “I want to be a poet—not a Negro poet”. . . And I was sorry the young man said that, for no great poet has ever been afraid of being himself. And I doubted then that, with his desire to run away spiritually from his race, this boy would ever be a great poet.
Based on the excerpt, what advice would Langston Hughes have given to young African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance? A. He would have challenged them to further their literary training. B. He would have encouraged them to celebrate their racial identity. C. He would have suggested that they shape a tradition of passive resistance. D. He would have recommended that they promote a tradition of racial tolerance. |
B. He would have encouraged them to celebrate their racial identity. |
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Which economic factor contributed most directly to the start of the Great Depression? a. low worker productivity b. high income taxes c. decreasing tariff rates d. buying stocks on margin |
d. buying stocks on margin |
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What was a guiding principle of the New Deal economic policies? a. Pro-business tax breaks would solve the problems associated with urban poverty. b. Antitrust legislation would destroy the free market economy of the United States. c. Rugged individualism must be allowed to solve social inequality. d. Government must assume more responsibility for helping the poor. |
d. Government must assume more responsibility for helping the poor. |
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt believed that declaring a bank holiday and creating the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) would help the nation’s banking system by a. restoring public confidence in the banks b. reducing government regulation of banks c. restricting foreign investments d. granting tax relief to individuals
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a. restoring public confidence in the banks |
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During the 1930s, the conditions shown in this photograph occurred mainly a.on the Atlantic Coast b. on the Great Plains c. in the Rocky Mountains d. in the Pacific Northwest |
b. on the Great Plains |
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The formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) was primarily a response to a. racism and prejudice b. nationalism and patriotism c. abolition and temperance d. militarism and colonialism |
a. racism and prejudice |
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The excerpt below was written by Langston Hughes in 1926.
One of the most promising of the young Negro poets said to me once, “I want to be a poet—not a Negro poet”. . . And I was sorry the young man said that, for no great poet has ever been afraid of being himself. And I doubted then that, with his desire to run away spiritually from his race, this boy would ever be a great poet.
Based on the excerpt, what advice would Langston Hughes have given to young African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance? A. He would have challenged them to further their literary training. B. He would have encouraged them to celebrate their racial identity. C. He would have suggested that they shape a tradition of passive resistance. D. He would have recommended that they promote a tradition of racial tolerance. |
B. He would have encouraged them to celebrate their racial identity. |
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Which economic factor contributed most directly to the start of the Great Depression? a. low worker productivity b. high income taxes c. decreasing tariff rates d. buying stocks on margin |
d. buying stocks on margin |
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What was a guiding principle of the New Deal economic policies? a. Pro-business tax breaks would solve the problems associated with urban poverty. b. Antitrust legislation would destroy the free market economy of the United States. c. Rugged individualism must be allowed to solve social inequality. d. Government must assume more responsibility for helping the poor. |
d. Government must assume more responsibility for helping the poor. |
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt believed that declaring a bank holiday and creating the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) would help the nation’s banking system by a. restoring public confidence in the banks b. reducing government regulation of banks c. restricting foreign investments d. granting tax relief to individuals
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a. restoring public confidence in the banks |
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During the 1930s, the conditions shown in this photograph occurred mainly a.on the Atlantic Coast b. on the Great Plains c. in the Rocky Mountains d. in the Pacific Northwest |
b. on the Great Plains |
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Which statement about President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s plans for a second term most accurately expresses the main idea of the cartoon? a. Congress will give President Roosevelt a free hand to lead the nation. b. The American people will trust Congress to control President Roosevelt. c. President Roosevelt will seek direction from the people. d. The Great Depression will no longer be a serious concern.
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a. Congress will give President Roosevelt a free hand to lead the nation. |
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The formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) was primarily a response to a. racism and prejudice b. nationalism and patriotism c. abolition and temperance d. militarism and colonialism |
a. racism and prejudice |
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The excerpt below was written by Langston Hughes in 1926.
One of the most promising of the young Negro poets said to me once, “I want to be a poet—not a Negro poet”. . . And I was sorry the young man said that, for no great poet has ever been afraid of being himself. And I doubted then that, with his desire to run away spiritually from his race, this boy would ever be a great poet.
Based on the excerpt, what advice would Langston Hughes have given to young African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance? A. He would have challenged them to further their literary training. B. He would have encouraged them to celebrate their racial identity. C. He would have suggested that they shape a tradition of passive resistance. D. He would have recommended that they promote a tradition of racial tolerance. |
B. He would have encouraged them to celebrate their racial identity. |
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Which economic factor contributed most directly to the start of the Great Depression? a. low worker productivity b. high income taxes c. decreasing tariff rates d. buying stocks on margin |
d. buying stocks on margin |
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What was a guiding principle of the New Deal economic policies? a. Pro-business tax breaks would solve the problems associated with urban poverty. b. Antitrust legislation would destroy the free market economy of the United States. c. Rugged individualism must be allowed to solve social inequality. d. Government must assume more responsibility for helping the poor. |
d. Government must assume more responsibility for helping the poor. |
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt believed that declaring a bank holiday and creating the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) would help the nation’s banking system by a. restoring public confidence in the banks b. reducing government regulation of banks c. restricting foreign investments d. granting tax relief to individuals
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a. restoring public confidence in the banks |
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During the 1930s, the conditions shown in this photograph occurred mainly a.on the Atlantic Coast b. on the Great Plains c. in the Rocky Mountains d. in the Pacific Northwest |
b. on the Great Plains |
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Which statement about President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s plans for a second term most accurately expresses the main idea of the cartoon? a. Congress will give President Roosevelt a free hand to lead the nation. b. The American people will trust Congress to control President Roosevelt. c. President Roosevelt will seek direction from the people. d. The Great Depression will no longer be a serious concern.
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a. Congress will give President Roosevelt a free hand to lead the nation. |
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A major reason for creating the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in 1933 was to a. build and manage a turnpike in the valley b. provide health care benefits for southerners c. encourage African Americans to settle in the valley d. improve economic conditions in a poor rural region |
d. improve economic conditions in a poor rural region |
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The formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) was primarily a response to a. racism and prejudice b. nationalism and patriotism c. abolition and temperance d. militarism and colonialism |
a. racism and prejudice |
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The excerpt below was written by Langston Hughes in 1926.
One of the most promising of the young Negro poets said to me once, “I want to be a poet—not a Negro poet”. . . And I was sorry the young man said that, for no great poet has ever been afraid of being himself. And I doubted then that, with his desire to run away spiritually from his race, this boy would ever be a great poet.
Based on the excerpt, what advice would Langston Hughes have given to young African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance? A. He would have challenged them to further their literary training. B. He would have encouraged them to celebrate their racial identity. C. He would have suggested that they shape a tradition of passive resistance. D. He would have recommended that they promote a tradition of racial tolerance. |
B. He would have encouraged them to celebrate their racial identity. |
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Which economic factor contributed most directly to the start of the Great Depression? a. low worker productivity b. high income taxes c. decreasing tariff rates d. buying stocks on margin |
d. buying stocks on margin |
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What was a guiding principle of the New Deal economic policies? a. Pro-business tax breaks would solve the problems associated with urban poverty. b. Antitrust legislation would destroy the free market economy of the United States. c. Rugged individualism must be allowed to solve social inequality. d. Government must assume more responsibility for helping the poor. |
d. Government must assume more responsibility for helping the poor. |
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt believed that declaring a bank holiday and creating the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) would help the nation’s banking system by a. restoring public confidence in the banks b. reducing government regulation of banks c. restricting foreign investments d. granting tax relief to individuals
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a. restoring public confidence in the banks |
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During the 1930s, the conditions shown in this photograph occurred mainly a.on the Atlantic Coast b. on the Great Plains c. in the Rocky Mountains d. in the Pacific Northwest |
b. on the Great Plains |
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Which statement about President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s plans for a second term most accurately expresses the main idea of the cartoon? a. Congress will give President Roosevelt a free hand to lead the nation. b. The American people will trust Congress to control President Roosevelt. c. President Roosevelt will seek direction from the people. d. The Great Depression will no longer be a serious concern.
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a. Congress will give President Roosevelt a free hand to lead the nation. |
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A major reason for creating the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in 1933 was to a. build and manage a turnpike in the valley b. provide health care benefits for southerners c. encourage African Americans to settle in the valley d. improve economic conditions in a poor rural region |
d. improve economic conditions in a poor rural region |
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The political cartoon below depicts President Franklin Roosevelt in 1934. Picture2.png
Based on the cartoon, how did President Roosevelt want to ease the Great Depression? A. by expanding the role of government in citizens’ lives B. by expanding the authority of legislative representatives C. by regulating the stock purchases by individual investors D. by restricting the spending by government on domestic projects |
A. by expanding the role of government in citizens’ lives |
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The formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) was primarily a response to a. racism and prejudice b. nationalism and patriotism c. abolition and temperance d. militarism and colonialism |
a. racism and prejudice |
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The excerpt below was written by Langston Hughes in 1926.
One of the most promising of the young Negro poets said to me once, “I want to be a poet—not a Negro poet”. . . And I was sorry the young man said that, for no great poet has ever been afraid of being himself. And I doubted then that, with his desire to run away spiritually from his race, this boy would ever be a great poet.
Based on the excerpt, what advice would Langston Hughes have given to young African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance? A. He would have challenged them to further their literary training. B. He would have encouraged them to celebrate their racial identity. C. He would have suggested that they shape a tradition of passive resistance. D. He would have recommended that they promote a tradition of racial tolerance. |
B. He would have encouraged them to celebrate their racial identity. |
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Which economic factor contributed most directly to the start of the Great Depression? a. low worker productivity b. high income taxes c. decreasing tariff rates d. buying stocks on margin |
d. buying stocks on margin |
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What was a guiding principle of the New Deal economic policies? a. Pro-business tax breaks would solve the problems associated with urban poverty. b. Antitrust legislation would destroy the free market economy of the United States. c. Rugged individualism must be allowed to solve social inequality. d. Government must assume more responsibility for helping the poor. |
d. Government must assume more responsibility for helping the poor. |
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt believed that declaring a bank holiday and creating the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) would help the nation’s banking system by a. restoring public confidence in the banks b. reducing government regulation of banks c. restricting foreign investments d. granting tax relief to individuals
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a. restoring public confidence in the banks |
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During the 1930s, the conditions shown in this photograph occurred mainly a.on the Atlantic Coast b. on the Great Plains c. in the Rocky Mountains d. in the Pacific Northwest |
b. on the Great Plains |
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Which statement about President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s plans for a second term most accurately expresses the main idea of the cartoon? a. Congress will give President Roosevelt a free hand to lead the nation. b. The American people will trust Congress to control President Roosevelt. c. President Roosevelt will seek direction from the people. d. The Great Depression will no longer be a serious concern.
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a. Congress will give President Roosevelt a free hand to lead the nation. |
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A major reason for creating the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in 1933 was to a. build and manage a turnpike in the valley b. provide health care benefits for southerners c. encourage African Americans to settle in the valley d. improve economic conditions in a poor rural region |
d. improve economic conditions in a poor rural region |
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The political cartoon below depicts President Franklin Roosevelt in 1934. Picture2.png
Based on the cartoon, how did President Roosevelt want to ease the Great Depression? A. by expanding the role of government in citizens’ lives B. by expanding the authority of legislative representatives C. by regulating the stock purchases by individual investors D. by restricting the spending by government on domestic projects |
A. by expanding the role of government in citizens’ lives |
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The cartoon illustrates which event leading to the onset of the Great Depression?
A. Bank failures
B. Black Tuesday
C. Bonus March
D. Election of Herbert Hoover |
B. Black Tuesday |
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The formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) was primarily a response to a. racism and prejudice b. nationalism and patriotism c. abolition and temperance d. militarism and colonialism |
a. racism and prejudice |
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Which of the following compounded the devastation caused by the Great Depression?
A. the beginning of WWII
B. the Red Scare and infiltration of communistic ideas
C. influenza epidemic and poor healthcare
D. Midwestern drought and Dust Bowling |
D. Midwestern drought and Dust Bowl |
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The excerpt below was written by Langston Hughes in 1926.
One of the most promising of the young Negro poets said to me once, “I want to be a poet—not a Negro poet”. . . And I was sorry the young man said that, for no great poet has ever been afraid of being himself. And I doubted then that, with his desire to run away spiritually from his race, this boy would ever be a great poet.
Based on the excerpt, what advice would Langston Hughes have given to young African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance? A. He would have challenged them to further their literary training. B. He would have encouraged them to celebrate their racial identity. C. He would have suggested that they shape a tradition of passive resistance. D. He would have recommended that they promote a tradition of racial tolerance. |
B. He would have encouraged them to celebrate their racial identity. |
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Which economic factor contributed most directly to the start of the Great Depression? a. low worker productivity b. high income taxes c. decreasing tariff rates d. buying stocks on margin |
d. buying stocks on margin |
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What was a guiding principle of the New Deal economic policies? a. Pro-business tax breaks would solve the problems associated with urban poverty. b. Antitrust legislation would destroy the free market economy of the United States. c. Rugged individualism must be allowed to solve social inequality. d. Government must assume more responsibility for helping the poor. |
d. Government must assume more responsibility for helping the poor. |
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During the 1930s, the conditions shown in this photograph occurred mainly a.on the Atlantic Coast b. on the Great Plains c. in the Rocky Mountains d. in the Pacific Northwest |
b. on the Great Plains |
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Which statement about President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s plans for a second term most accurately expresses the main idea of the cartoon? a. Congress will give President Roosevelt a free hand to lead the nation. b. The American people will trust Congress to control President Roosevelt. c. President Roosevelt will seek direction from the people. d. The Great Depression will no longer be a serious concern.
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a. Congress will give President Roosevelt a free hand to lead the nation. |
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Which statement about President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s plans for a second term most accurately expresses the main idea of the cartoon? a. Congress will give President Roosevelt a free hand to lead the nation. b. The American people will trust Congress to control President Roosevelt. c. President Roosevelt will seek direction from the people. d. The Great Depression will no longer be a serious concern.
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a. Congress will give President Roosevelt a free hand to lead the nation. |
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The political cartoon below depicts President Franklin Roosevelt in 1934. Picture2.png
Based on the cartoon, how did President Roosevelt want to ease the Great Depression? A. by expanding the role of government in citizens’ lives B. by expanding the authority of legislative representatives C. by regulating the stock purchases by individual investors D. by restricting the spending by government on domestic projects |
A. by expanding the role of government in citizens’ lives |
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The cartoon illustrates which event leading to the onset of the Great Depression?
A. Bank failures
B. Black Tuesday
C. Bonus March
D. Election of Herbert Hoover |
B. Black Tuesday |
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The cartoon illustrates which event leading to the onset of the Great Depression?
A. Bank failures
B. Black Tuesday
C. Bonus March
D. Election of Herbert Hoover |
B. Black Tuesday |
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The formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) was primarily a response to a. racism and prejudice b. nationalism and patriotism c. abolition and temperance d. militarism and colonialism |
a. racism and prejudice |
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Which of the following compounded the devastation caused by the Great Depression?
A. the beginning of WWII
B. the Red Scare and infiltration of communistic ideas
C. influenza epidemic and poor healthcare
D. Midwestern drought and Dust Bowling |
D. Midwestern drought and Dust Bowl |
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Use the quotation in the box below and your knowledge of U.S. history to answer the following question.
“Little by little the American federation is transforming itself into a union, marked by the growth in importance of the role of the federal capital. In the beginning the U.S. had only a small federal bureaucracy. Today, the central administration is powerful and rich.
--Andre Maurois in “This Was America”
Author Andre Maurois traveled through the U.S. in the 1930s and observed a growing unity in the American people. How did the New Deal help bring Americans closer together?
A. The New Deal involved the federal government trying to fix a national problem.
B. New Deal jobs and public works programs gave people something to agree upon.
C. President Roosevelt, who designed the New Deal, was elected four times.
D. The New Deal encouraged the spread of popular culture through radio and movies.
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A. The New Deal involved the federal government trying to fix a national problem. |
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The excerpt below was written by Langston Hughes in 1926.
One of the most promising of the young Negro poets said to me once, “I want to be a poet—not a Negro poet”. . . And I was sorry the young man said that, for no great poet has ever been afraid of being himself. And I doubted then that, with his desire to run away spiritually from his race, this boy would ever be a great poet.
Based on the excerpt, what advice would Langston Hughes have given to young African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance? A. He would have challenged them to further their literary training. B. He would have encouraged them to celebrate their racial identity. C. He would have suggested that they shape a tradition of passive resistance. D. He would have recommended that they promote a tradition of racial tolerance. |
B. He would have encouraged them to celebrate their racial identity. |
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Which economic factor contributed most directly to the start of the Great Depression? a. low worker productivity b. high income taxes c. decreasing tariff rates d. buying stocks on margin |
d. buying stocks on margin |
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During the 1930s, the conditions shown in this photograph occurred mainly a.on the Atlantic Coast b. on the Great Plains c. in the Rocky Mountains d. in the Pacific Northwest |
b. on the Great Plains |
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Which statement about President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s plans for a second term most accurately expresses the main idea of the cartoon? a. Congress will give President Roosevelt a free hand to lead the nation. b. The American people will trust Congress to control President Roosevelt. c. President Roosevelt will seek direction from the people. d. The Great Depression will no longer be a serious concern.
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a. Congress will give President Roosevelt a free hand to lead the nation. |
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During the 1930s, the conditions shown in this photograph occurred mainly a.on the Atlantic Coast b. on the Great Plains c. in the Rocky Mountains d. in the Pacific Northwest |
b. on the Great Plains |
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The political cartoon below depicts President Franklin Roosevelt in 1934. Picture2.png
Based on the cartoon, how did President Roosevelt want to ease the Great Depression? A. by expanding the role of government in citizens’ lives B. by expanding the authority of legislative representatives C. by regulating the stock purchases by individual investors D. by restricting the spending by government on domestic projects |
A. by expanding the role of government in citizens’ lives |
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The cartoon illustrates which event leading to the onset of the Great Depression?
A. Bank failures
B. Black Tuesday
C. Bonus March
D. Election of Herbert Hoover |
B. Black Tuesday |
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The political cartoon below depicts President Franklin Roosevelt in 1934. Picture2.png
Based on the cartoon, how did President Roosevelt want to ease the Great Depression? A. by expanding the role of government in citizens’ lives B. by expanding the authority of legislative representatives C. by regulating the stock purchases by individual investors D. by restricting the spending by government on domestic projects |
A. by expanding the role of government in citizens’ lives |
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The cartoon illustrates which event leading to the onset of the Great Depression?
A. Bank failures
B. Black Tuesday
C. Bonus March
D. Election of Herbert Hoover |
B. Black Tuesday |
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The formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) was primarily a response to a. racism and prejudice b. nationalism and patriotism c. abolition and temperance d. militarism and colonialism |
a. racism and prejudice |
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Which of the following compounded the devastation caused by the Great Depression?
A. the beginning of WWII
B. the Red Scare and infiltration of communistic ideas
C. influenza epidemic and poor healthcare
D. Midwestern drought and Dust Bowling |
D. Midwestern drought and Dust Bowl |
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Use the quotation in the box below and your knowledge of U.S. history to answer the following question.
“Little by little the American federation is transforming itself into a union, marked by the growth in importance of the role of the federal capital. In the beginning the U.S. had only a small federal bureaucracy. Today, the central administration is powerful and rich.
--Andre Maurois in “This Was America”
Author Andre Maurois traveled through the U.S. in the 1930s and observed a growing unity in the American people. How did the New Deal help bring Americans closer together?
A. The New Deal involved the federal government trying to fix a national problem.
B. New Deal jobs and public works programs gave people something to agree upon.
C. President Roosevelt, who designed the New Deal, was elected four times.
D. The New Deal encouraged the spread of popular culture through radio and movies.
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A. The New Deal involved the federal government trying to fix a national problem. |
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Which economic factor contributed most directly to the start of the Great Depression? a. low worker productivity b. high income taxes c. decreasing tariff rates d. buying stocks on margin |
d. buying stocks on margin |
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The excerpt below was written by Langston Hughes in 1926.
One of the most promising of the young Negro poets said to me once, “I want to be a poet—not a Negro poet”. . . And I was sorry the young man said that, for no great poet has ever been afraid of being himself. And I doubted then that, with his desire to run away spiritually from his race, this boy would ever be a great poet.
Based on the excerpt, what advice would Langston Hughes have given to young African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance? A. He would have challenged them to further their literary training. B. He would have encouraged them to celebrate their racial identity. C. He would have suggested that they shape a tradition of passive resistance. D. He would have recommended that they promote a tradition of racial tolerance. |
B. He would have encouraged them to celebrate their racial identity. |
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During the 1930s, the conditions shown in this photograph occurred mainly a.on the Atlantic Coast b. on the Great Plains c. in the Rocky Mountains d. in the Pacific Northwest |
b. on the Great Plains |
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Which statement about President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s plans for a second term most accurately expresses the main idea of the cartoon? a. Congress will give President Roosevelt a free hand to lead the nation. b. The American people will trust Congress to control President Roosevelt. c. President Roosevelt will seek direction from the people. d. The Great Depression will no longer be a serious concern.
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a. Congress will give President Roosevelt a free hand to lead the nation. |
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt believed that declaring a bank holiday and creating the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) would help the nation’s banking system by a. restoring public confidence in the banks b. reducing government regulation of banks c. restricting foreign investments d. granting tax relief to individuals
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a. restoring public confidence in the banks |
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The political cartoon below depicts President Franklin Roosevelt in 1934. Picture2.png
Based on the cartoon, how did President Roosevelt want to ease the Great Depression? A. by expanding the role of government in citizens’ lives B. by expanding the authority of legislative representatives C. by regulating the stock purchases by individual investors D. by restricting the spending by government on domestic projects |
A. by expanding the role of government in citizens’ lives |
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The cartoon illustrates which event leading to the onset of the Great Depression?
A. Bank failures
B. Black Tuesday
C. Bonus March
D. Election of Herbert Hoover |
B. Black Tuesday |
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A major reason for creating the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in 1933 was to a. build and manage a turnpike in the valley b. provide health care benefits for southerners c. encourage African Americans to settle in the valley d. improve economic conditions in a poor rural region |
d. improve economic conditions in a poor rural region |
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The political cartoon below depicts President Franklin Roosevelt in 1934. Picture2.png
Based on the cartoon, how did President Roosevelt want to ease the Great Depression? A. by expanding the role of government in citizens’ lives B. by expanding the authority of legislative representatives C. by regulating the stock purchases by individual investors D. by restricting the spending by government on domestic projects |
A. by expanding the role of government in citizens’ lives |
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What was a primary goal of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin when they met at the Yalta Conference in 1945?
A. setting up postwar aid for Great Britain
B. sharing the development of atomic weapons
C. protecting the colonial empires of the warring nations
D. settling major wartime issues of the Allied powers |
D. settling major wartime issues of the Allied powers |
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What was a primary goal of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin when they met at the Yalta Conference in 1945?
A. setting up postwar aid for Great Britain
B. sharing the development of atomic weapons
C. protecting the colonial empires of the warring nations
D. settling major wartime issues of the Allied powers |
D. settling major wartime issues of the Allied powers |
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The war crimes trials in Nuremberg and Tokyo following World War II established the concept that
A. nations could be made to pay for wartime damages
B. pardons should be granted to all accused war criminals
C. those convicted should be given shorter sentences than ordinary criminals
D. individuals could be held accountable for their actions in a war
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D. individuals could be held accountable for their actions in a war |
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The policy of Cash and Carry, the Destroyers for Naval Bases Deal, and the Lend-Lease Act were all designed to
A. contribute to the success of the Axis powers
B. relieve unemployment caused by the Great Depression
C. guarantee a third term to President Franklin D. Roosevelt
D. aid the Allies without involving the U.S. in the war |
D. aid the Allies without involving the U.S. in the war |
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The policy of Cash and Carry, the Destroyers for Naval Bases Deal, and the Lend-Lease Act were all designed to
A. contribute to the success of the Axis powers
B. relieve unemployment caused by the Great Depression
C. guarantee a third term to President Franklin D. Roosevelt
D. aid the Allies without involving the U.S. in the war |
D. aid the Allies without involving the U.S. in the war |
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Rationing was used in the United States during World War II as a way to
A. ensure adequate supplies of scarce natural resources
B. increase the number of imports
C. raise production of consumer goods
D. provide markets for American-made products
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A. ensure adequate supplies of scarce natural resources |
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The policy of Cash and Carry, the Destroyers for Naval Bases Deal, and the Lend-Lease Act were all designed to
A. contribute to the success of the Axis powers
B. relieve unemployment caused by the Great Depression
C. guarantee a third term to President Franklin D. Roosevelt
D. aid the Allies without involving the U.S. in the war |
D. aid the Allies without involving the U.S. in the war |
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Rationing was used in the United States during World War II as a way to
A. ensure adequate supplies of scarce natural resources
B. increase the number of imports
C. raise production of consumer goods
D. provide markets for American-made products
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A. ensure adequate supplies of scarce natural resources |
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Which statement most accurately expresses the point of view of the cartoonist?
A. Isolationism is the safest policy for these countries to follow.
B. The United States is ignoring the threat caused by foreign aggression.
C. Trade restrictions are more of a threat than leaders recognize.
D. England can defend itself against Axis aggression. |
B. The United States is ignoring the threat caused by foreign aggression. |
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The policy of Cash and Carry, the Destroyers for Naval Bases Deal, and the Lend-Lease Act were all designed to
A. contribute to the success of the Axis powers
B. relieve unemployment caused by the Great Depression
C. guarantee a third term to President Franklin D. Roosevelt
D. aid the Allies without involving the U.S. in the war |
D. aid the Allies without involving the U.S. in the war |
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Rationing was used in the United States during World War II as a way to
A. ensure adequate supplies of scarce natural resources
B. increase the number of imports
C. raise production of consumer goods
D. provide markets for American-made products
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A. ensure adequate supplies of scarce natural resources |
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Which statement most accurately expresses the point of view of the cartoonist?
A. Isolationism is the safest policy for these countries to follow.
B. The United States is ignoring the threat caused by foreign aggression.
C. Trade restrictions are more of a threat than leaders recognize.
D. England can defend itself against Axis aggression. |
B. The United States is ignoring the threat caused by foreign aggression. |
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During World War II, women and minorities made economic gains mainly because
A. a shortage of traditional labor created new opportunities in the workplace
B. more educational opportunities increased the number of skilled workers in these groups
C. labor unions successfully demanded equal opportunities for these groups
D. new civil rights legislation forced businesses to change their hiring practices
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A. a shortage of traditional labor created new opportunities in the workplace |
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|
The policy of Cash and Carry, the Destroyers for Naval Bases Deal, and the Lend-Lease Act were all designed to
A. contribute to the success of the Axis powers
B. relieve unemployment caused by the Great Depression
C. guarantee a third term to President Franklin D. Roosevelt
D. aid the Allies without involving the U.S. in the war |
D. aid the Allies without involving the U.S. in the war |
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|
Rationing was used in the United States during World War II as a way to
A. ensure adequate supplies of scarce natural resources
B. increase the number of imports
C. raise production of consumer goods
D. provide markets for American-made products
|
A. ensure adequate supplies of scarce natural resources |
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Which statement most accurately expresses the point of view of the cartoonist?
A. Isolationism is the safest policy for these countries to follow.
B. The United States is ignoring the threat caused by foreign aggression.
C. Trade restrictions are more of a threat than leaders recognize.
D. England can defend itself against Axis aggression. |
B. The United States is ignoring the threat caused by foreign aggression. |
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During World War II, women and minorities made economic gains mainly because
A. a shortage of traditional labor created new opportunities in the workplace
B. more educational opportunities increased the number of skilled workers in these groups
C. labor unions successfully demanded equal opportunities for these groups
D. new civil rights legislation forced businesses to change their hiring practices
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A. a shortage of traditional labor created new opportunities in the workplace |
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A major cause of the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II was
A. national segregation policies
B. immigration quotas
C. racial prejudice
D. economic depression
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C. racial prejudice |
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The policy of Cash and Carry, the Destroyers for Naval Bases Deal, and the Lend-Lease Act were all designed to
A. contribute to the success of the Axis powers
B. relieve unemployment caused by the Great Depression
C. guarantee a third term to President Franklin D. Roosevelt
D. aid the Allies without involving the U.S. in the war |
D. aid the Allies without involving the U.S. in the war |
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|
Rationing was used in the United States during World War II as a way to
A. ensure adequate supplies of scarce natural resources
B. increase the number of imports
C. raise production of consumer goods
D. provide markets for American-made products
|
A. ensure adequate supplies of scarce natural resources |
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Which statement most accurately expresses the point of view of the cartoonist?
A. Isolationism is the safest policy for these countries to follow.
B. The United States is ignoring the threat caused by foreign aggression.
C. Trade restrictions are more of a threat than leaders recognize.
D. England can defend itself against Axis aggression. |
B. The United States is ignoring the threat caused by foreign aggression. |
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|
During World War II, women and minorities made economic gains mainly because
A. a shortage of traditional labor created new opportunities in the workplace
B. more educational opportunities increased the number of skilled workers in these groups
C. labor unions successfully demanded equal opportunities for these groups
D. new civil rights legislation forced businesses to change their hiring practices
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A. a shortage of traditional labor created new opportunities in the workplace |
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A major cause of the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II was
A. national segregation policies
B. immigration quotas
C. racial prejudice
D. economic depression
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C. racial prejudice |
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After World War II, the United States was better able than its allies to adjust its economy from wartime to peacetime because the United States
A. possessed nuclear weapons
B. raised tariffs on imports
C. had collected its war debts from the Allies
D. had suffered no widespread wartime destruction |
D. had suffered no widespread wartime destruction |
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The policy of Cash and Carry, the Destroyers for Naval Bases Deal, and the Lend-Lease Act were all designed to
A. contribute to the success of the Axis powers
B. relieve unemployment caused by the Great Depression
C. guarantee a third term to President Franklin D. Roosevelt
D. aid the Allies without involving the U.S. in the war |
D. aid the Allies without involving the U.S. in the war |
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|
Rationing was used in the United States during World War II as a way to
A. ensure adequate supplies of scarce natural resources
B. increase the number of imports
C. raise production of consumer goods
D. provide markets for American-made products
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A. ensure adequate supplies of scarce natural resources |
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Which statement most accurately expresses the point of view of the cartoonist?
A. Isolationism is the safest policy for these countries to follow.
B. The United States is ignoring the threat caused by foreign aggression.
C. Trade restrictions are more of a threat than leaders recognize.
D. England can defend itself against Axis aggression. |
B. The United States is ignoring the threat caused by foreign aggression. |
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|
During World War II, women and minorities made economic gains mainly because
A. a shortage of traditional labor created new opportunities in the workplace
B. more educational opportunities increased the number of skilled workers in these groups
C. labor unions successfully demanded equal opportunities for these groups
D. new civil rights legislation forced businesses to change their hiring practices
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A. a shortage of traditional labor created new opportunities in the workplace |
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A major cause of the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II was
A. national segregation policies
B. immigration quotas
C. racial prejudice
D. economic depression
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C. racial prejudice |
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After World War II, the United States was better able than its allies to adjust its economy from wartime to peacetime because the United States
A. possessed nuclear weapons
B. raised tariffs on imports
C. had collected its war debts from the Allies
D. had suffered no widespread wartime destruction |
D. had suffered no widespread wartime destruction |
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A. Japan attacks Pearl Harbor. B. Germany invades Poland. C. MacArthur dictates a democratic constitution to Japan. D. Allies invade Europe on D-Day.
Which sequence of these events related to World War II is in the correct chronological order?
A. D → B → A → C
B. B → A → D → C
C. C → A → B → D
D. A → B → C → D |
B. B → A → D → C |
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Base your answer to the question underneath on the cartoon below and on your knowledge of social studies.
This World War II cartoon was used to encourage Americans to
A. buy war bonds
B. conserve natural resources
C. serve in the armed forces
D. work in war industries |
B. conserve natural resources |
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Base your answer to the question underneath on the cartoon below and on your knowledge of social studies.
This World War II cartoon was used to encourage Americans to
A. buy war bonds
B. conserve natural resources
C. serve in the armed forces
D. work in war industries |
B. conserve natural resources |
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The excerpt below is from an order issued in Florida during World War II.
You are hereby requested to take the following steps to comply with the recent blackout order . . . (1) . . . have extinguished all street lights on water front streets and highways at once . . . (2) Screen water front side lights on all streets running down to the water front . . . (3) Screen all advertising lights and lighted windows near beach front . . . (4) Screen all bright lights on seawards side, directly visible from the sea, and within two miles from the water front . . . (5) In case of brightly lighted installation near beach have the light so directed and screened so that no direct light can be seen from off shore. By order of the: Palm Beach Civilian Defense Council O.B. Carr, Executive Director
Why did the state of Florida issue this order?
A. to limit community social activities during the war
B. to conserve scarce energy resources during the war
C. to conceal coastal military operations from German spies
D. to protect coastal settlements from German submarine attacks |
D. to protect coastal settlements from German submarine attacks |
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Base your answer to the question underneath on the cartoon below and on your knowledge of social studies.
This World War II cartoon was used to encourage Americans to
A. buy war bonds
B. conserve natural resources
C. serve in the armed forces
D. work in war industries |
B. conserve natural resources |
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The excerpt below is from an order issued in Florida during World War II.
You are hereby requested to take the following steps to comply with the recent blackout order . . . (1) . . . have extinguished all street lights on water front streets and highways at once . . . (2) Screen water front side lights on all streets running down to the water front . . . (3) Screen all advertising lights and lighted windows near beach front . . . (4) Screen all bright lights on seawards side, directly visible from the sea, and within two miles from the water front . . . (5) In case of brightly lighted installation near beach have the light so directed and screened so that no direct light can be seen from off shore. By order of the: Palm Beach Civilian Defense Council O.B. Carr, Executive Director
Why did the state of Florida issue this order?
A. to limit community social activities during the war
B. to conserve scarce energy resources during the war
C. to conceal coastal military operations from German spies
D. to protect coastal settlements from German submarine attacks |
D. to protect coastal settlements from German submarine attacks |
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The development of the Marshall Plan and the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) were part of President Harry Truman’s effort to a. end the Korean War b. limit the spread of communism c. provide aid to Asian nations d. promote an isolationist foreign policy
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b. limit the spread of communism |
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Base your answer to the question underneath on the cartoon below and on your knowledge of social studies.
This World War II cartoon was used to encourage Americans to
A. buy war bonds
B. conserve natural resources
C. serve in the armed forces
D. work in war industries |
B. conserve natural resources |
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The excerpt below is from an order issued in Florida during World War II.
You are hereby requested to take the following steps to comply with the recent blackout order . . . (1) . . . have extinguished all street lights on water front streets and highways at once . . . (2) Screen water front side lights on all streets running down to the water front . . . (3) Screen all advertising lights and lighted windows near beach front . . . (4) Screen all bright lights on seawards side, directly visible from the sea, and within two miles from the water front . . . (5) In case of brightly lighted installation near beach have the light so directed and screened so that no direct light can be seen from off shore. By order of the: Palm Beach Civilian Defense Council O.B. Carr, Executive Director
Why did the state of Florida issue this order?
A. to limit community social activities during the war
B. to conserve scarce energy resources during the war
C. to conceal coastal military operations from German spies
D. to protect coastal settlements from German submarine attacks |
D. to protect coastal settlements from German submarine attacks |
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The development of the Marshall Plan and the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) were part of President Harry Truman’s effort to a. end the Korean War b. limit the spread of communism c. provide aid to Asian nations d. promote an isolationist foreign policy
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b. limit the spread of communism |
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The primary purpose for the creation of the United Nations was to
a. maintain an international army b. promote peace through international agreements c. free Eastern European countries from communism d. supply food to all member countries |
b. promote peace through international agreements |
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Base your answer to the question underneath on the cartoon below and on your knowledge of social studies.
This World War II cartoon was used to encourage Americans to
A. buy war bonds
B. conserve natural resources
C. serve in the armed forces
D. work in war industries |
B. conserve natural resources |
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The excerpt below is from an order issued in Florida during World War II.
You are hereby requested to take the following steps to comply with the recent blackout order . . . (1) . . . have extinguished all street lights on water front streets and highways at once . . . (2) Screen water front side lights on all streets running down to the water front . . . (3) Screen all advertising lights and lighted windows near beach front . . . (4) Screen all bright lights on seawards side, directly visible from the sea, and within two miles from the water front . . . (5) In case of brightly lighted installation near beach have the light so directed and screened so that no direct light can be seen from off shore. By order of the: Palm Beach Civilian Defense Council O.B. Carr, Executive Director
Why did the state of Florida issue this order?
A. to limit community social activities during the war
B. to conserve scarce energy resources during the war
C. to conceal coastal military operations from German spies
D. to protect coastal settlements from German submarine attacks |
D. to protect coastal settlements from German submarine attacks |
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The development of the Marshall Plan and the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) were part of President Harry Truman’s effort to a. end the Korean War b. limit the spread of communism c. provide aid to Asian nations d. promote an isolationist foreign policy
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b. limit the spread of communism |
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The primary purpose for the creation of the United Nations was to
a. maintain an international army b. promote peace through international agreements c. free Eastern European countries from communism d. supply food to all member countries |
b. promote peace through international agreements |
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How did the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the Warsaw Pact intensify the Cold War? A. by establishing military alliances based on political philosophies B. by creating economic unions based on political borders C. by providing funds for nuclear laboratories D. by identifying locations for military bases |
A. by establishing military alliances based on political philosophies |
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“An attack on one shall be considered an attack on all.” This statement summarizes the foreign policy known a
A. colonialism
B. nonalignment
C. appeasement
D. collective security |
D. collective security |
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Shortly after World War II, the cold war developed mainly as a result of the
a. United States refusal to send economic aid to European nations
b. Soviet domination of Eastern Europe
c. competition between the superpowers to explore outer space
d. continuation of the pre-World War II balance of power |
b. Soviet domination of Eastern Europe |
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Shortly after World War II, the cold war developed mainly as a result of the
a. United States refusal to send economic aid to European nations
b. Soviet domination of Eastern Europe
c. competition between the superpowers to explore outer space
d. continuation of the pre-World War II balance of power |
b. Soviet domination of Eastern Europe |
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Which event of 1948–1949 is illustrated by this cartoon?
a. Berlin airlift
b. collapse of the Berlin Wall
c. reunification of Germany
d. allied invasion on Normandy |
a. Berlin airlift |
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Shortly after World War II, the cold war developed mainly as a result of the
a. United States refusal to send economic aid to European nations
b. Soviet domination of Eastern Europe
c. competition between the superpowers to explore outer space
d. continuation of the pre-World War II balance of power |
b. Soviet domination of Eastern Europe |
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Which event of 1948–1949 is illustrated by this cartoon?
a. Berlin airlift
b. collapse of the Berlin Wall
c. reunification of Germany
d. allied invasion on Normandy |
a. Berlin airlift |
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During the Cold War era, the United States and the Soviet Union were hesitant to become involved in direct military conflict mainly because of
a. the threat of China to both nations
b. pressure from nonaligned nations
c. the potential for global nuclear destruction
d. mutual dependence on Middle East petroleum
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c. the potential for global nuclear destruction |
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What is the principal message of this cartoon?
A. The United States is afraid of a united Vietnam.
B. Other nations in Southeast Asia might fall to communism.
C. President Lyndon B. Johnson is finding it difficult to exit Vietnam.
D. President Lyndon B. Johnson is worried about a communist attack on the United States.
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C. President Lyndon B. Johnson is finding it difficult to exit Vietnam. |
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What is the principal message of this cartoon?
A. The United States is afraid of a united Vietnam.
B. Other nations in Southeast Asia might fall to communism.
C. President Lyndon B. Johnson is finding it difficult to exit Vietnam.
D. President Lyndon B. Johnson is worried about a communist attack on the United States.
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C. President Lyndon B. Johnson is finding it difficult to exit Vietnam. |
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". . . Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty."
Which conclusion is best supported by this quotation from the Inaugural Address of President John F. Kennedy in 1961?
A. The Cold War was over, and the Soviet Union was beginning to unravel.
B. President Kennedy was encouraging a very strong presence in foreign policy in the post-World War II period.
C. Compromise and appeasement were the best avenues to world peace.
D. President Kennedy understood the limitations of power, even for a strong nation like the United States
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B. President Kennedy was encouraging a very strong presence in foreign policy in the post-World War II period. |
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What is the principal message of this cartoon?
A. The United States is afraid of a united Vietnam.
B. Other nations in Southeast Asia might fall to communism.
C. President Lyndon B. Johnson is finding it difficult to exit Vietnam.
D. President Lyndon B. Johnson is worried about a communist attack on the United States.
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C. President Lyndon B. Johnson is finding it difficult to exit Vietnam. |
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". . . Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty."
Which conclusion is best supported by this quotation from the Inaugural Address of President John F. Kennedy in 1961?
A. The Cold War was over, and the Soviet Union was beginning to unravel.
B. President Kennedy was encouraging a very strong presence in foreign policy in the post-World War II period.
C. Compromise and appeasement were the best avenues to world peace.
D. President Kennedy understood the limitations of power, even for a strong nation like the United States
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B. President Kennedy was encouraging a very strong presence in foreign policy in the post-World War II period. |
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The United States experience in the Vietnam War supports the idea that the outcome of a war
A. is determined mainly by technological superiority
B. is dependent on using the greatest number of soldiers
C. is assured to countries dedicated to democratic ideals
D. can be strongly affected by public opinion |
D. can be strongly affected by public opinion |
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Which event led directly to the end of the cold war?
A. reunification of Germany
B. formation of the European Union
C. breakup of the Soviet Union
D. creation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
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C. breakup of the Soviet Union |
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Which event led directly to the end of the cold war?
A. reunification of Germany
B. formation of the European Union
C. breakup of the Soviet Union
D. creation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
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C. breakup of the Soviet Union |
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The primary purpose of President Richard Nixon’s policy of détente was to
A. expand United States military involvement in Southeast Asia
B. assure an adequate supply of oil from the Middle East
C. ease tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union
D. maintain a favorable balance of trade with China
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C. ease tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union |
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Which event led directly to the end of the cold war?
A. reunification of Germany
B. formation of the European Union
C. breakup of the Soviet Union
D. creation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
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C. breakup of the Soviet Union |
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The primary purpose of President Richard Nixon’s policy of détente was to
A. expand United States military involvement in Southeast Asia
B. assure an adequate supply of oil from the Middle East
C. ease tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union
D. maintain a favorable balance of trade with China
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C. ease tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union |
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During the Cold War Era, the easing of tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union resulted in
A. the organization of the Warsaw Pact
B. the invasion of Hungary and Czechoslovakia
C. the Berlin Airlift
D. a treaty banning nuclear tests |
D. a treaty banning nuclear tests |
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Which factor is most closely associated with McCarthyism?
A. buildup of Soviet missiles in Cuba
B. fear of communist influence in the United States
C. rise of the Communist Party in China
D. creation of the Warsaw Pact by the Soviet Union
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B. fear of communist influence in the United States |
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What was a long-term consequence of the event shown in the photograph?
A. the easing of Cold War tensions
B. the easing of Vietnam War protests
C. a commitment to preserve historical landmarks
D. a commitment to continue humanitarian missions |
A. the easing of Cold War tensions |
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What was a long-term consequence of the event shown in the photograph?
A. the easing of Cold War tensions
B. the easing of Vietnam War protests
C. a commitment to preserve historical landmarks
D. a commitment to continue humanitarian missions |
A. the easing of Cold War tensions |
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The successful launching of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 signaled the beginning of
A. American fears that the Soviets had achieved technological superiority
B. the Cold War with the United States
C. Soviet aggression in Afghanistan and China
D. disarmament discussions between the superpowers |
A. American fears that the Soviets had achieved technological superiority |
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What was a long-term consequence of the event shown in the photograph?
A. the easing of Cold War tensions
B. the easing of Vietnam War protests
C. a commitment to preserve historical landmarks
D. a commitment to continue humanitarian missions |
A. the easing of Cold War tensions |
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The successful launching of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 signaled the beginning of
A. American fears that the Soviets had achieved technological superiority
B. the Cold War with the United States
C. Soviet aggression in Afghanistan and China
D. disarmament discussions between the superpowers |
A. American fears that the Soviets had achieved technological superiority |
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What was one similarity between the Red Scare following World War I and the Cold War following World War II?
A. Fear of communism led to the suppression of the civil liberties of some Americans.
B. Large numbers of Russian revolutionaries settled in the United States.
C. Congressional investigations proved that the Federal Government was heavily infiltrated by Communist spies.
D. Renewed fighting between wartime enemies was a constant threat. |
A. Fear of communism led to the suppression of the civil liberties of some Americans. |
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What was a long-term consequence of the event shown in the photograph?
A. the easing of Cold War tensions
B. the easing of Vietnam War protests
C. a commitment to preserve historical landmarks
D. a commitment to continue humanitarian missions |
A. the easing of Cold War tensions |
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The successful launching of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 signaled the beginning of
A. American fears that the Soviets had achieved technological superiority
B. the Cold War with the United States
C. Soviet aggression in Afghanistan and China
D. disarmament discussions between the superpowers |
A. American fears that the Soviets had achieved technological superiority |
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What was one similarity between the Red Scare following World War I and the Cold War following World War II?
A. Fear of communism led to the suppression of the civil liberties of some Americans.
B. Large numbers of Russian revolutionaries settled in the United States.
C. Congressional investigations proved that the Federal Government was heavily infiltrated by Communist spies.
D. Renewed fighting between wartime enemies was a constant threat. |
A. Fear of communism led to the suppression of the civil liberties of some Americans. |
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What was a major result of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (GI Bill)? a. Millions of veterans received a college education. b. Women kept their factory jobs after World War II. c. Jobs were created by the Manhattan Project. d. Veterans were exempted from gasoline rationing. |
a. Millions of veterans received a college education. |
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What was a long-term consequence of the event shown in the photograph?
A. the easing of Cold War tensions
B. the easing of Vietnam War protests
C. a commitment to preserve historical landmarks
D. a commitment to continue humanitarian missions |
A. the easing of Cold War tensions |
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The successful launching of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 signaled the beginning of
A. American fears that the Soviets had achieved technological superiority
B. the Cold War with the United States
C. Soviet aggression in Afghanistan and China
D. disarmament discussions between the superpowers |
A. American fears that the Soviets had achieved technological superiority |
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What was one similarity between the Red Scare following World War I and the Cold War following World War II?
A. Fear of communism led to the suppression of the civil liberties of some Americans.
B. Large numbers of Russian revolutionaries settled in the United States.
C. Congressional investigations proved that the Federal Government was heavily infiltrated by Communist spies.
D. Renewed fighting between wartime enemies was a constant threat. |
A. Fear of communism led to the suppression of the civil liberties of some Americans. |
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What was a major result of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (GI Bill)? a. Millions of veterans received a college education. b. Women kept their factory jobs after World War II. c. Jobs were created by the Manhattan Project. d. Veterans were exempted from gasoline rationing. |
a. Millions of veterans received a college education. |
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Which development resulted from the construction of the interstate highway system? a. increased suburbanization b. reduced air pollution c. decreased fuel consumption d. growth of long-distance passenger train service |
a. increased suburbanization |
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What was a long-term consequence of the event shown in the photograph?
A. the easing of Cold War tensions
B. the easing of Vietnam War protests
C. a commitment to preserve historical landmarks
D. a commitment to continue humanitarian missions |
A. the easing of Cold War tensions |
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The successful launching of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 signaled the beginning of
A. American fears that the Soviets had achieved technological superiority
B. the Cold War with the United States
C. Soviet aggression in Afghanistan and China
D. disarmament discussions between the superpowers |
A. American fears that the Soviets had achieved technological superiority |
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What was one similarity between the Red Scare following World War I and the Cold War following World War II?
A. Fear of communism led to the suppression of the civil liberties of some Americans.
B. Large numbers of Russian revolutionaries settled in the United States.
C. Congressional investigations proved that the Federal Government was heavily infiltrated by Communist spies.
D. Renewed fighting between wartime enemies was a constant threat. |
A. Fear of communism led to the suppression of the civil liberties of some Americans. |
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What was a major result of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (GI Bill)? a. Millions of veterans received a college education. b. Women kept their factory jobs after World War II. c. Jobs were created by the Manhattan Project. d. Veterans were exempted from gasoline rationing. |
a. Millions of veterans received a college education. |
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Which development resulted from the construction of the interstate highway system? a. increased suburbanization b. reduced air pollution c. decreased fuel consumption d. growth of long-distance passenger train service |
a. increased suburbanization |
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How did the post–World War II baby boom affect American society between 1945 and 1960?
a. It decreased the demand for housing. b. It bankrupted the Social Security System. c. It increased the need for educational resources. d. It encouraged people to migrate to the Sun Belt. |
c. It increased the need for educational resources. |
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The information below describes some key provisions of the 1944 GI Bill of Rights.
• Provided funds for education and training for veterans • Provided home, farm, and business loans for veterans • Provided unemployment compensation for veterans
Which sentence describes how post–World War II society was affected by the GI Bill of Rights? A. Political participation became possible for a broader portion of society. B. Economic success became available for a broader portion of society. C. Farmers neglected to utilize agricultural technologies. D. Businesses failed to develop innovative products. |
B. Economic success became available for a broader portion of society. |
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The information below describes some key provisions of the 1944 GI Bill of Rights.
• Provided funds for education and training for veterans • Provided home, farm, and business loans for veterans • Provided unemployment compensation for veterans
Which sentence describes how post–World War II society was affected by the GI Bill of Rights? A. Political participation became possible for a broader portion of society. B. Economic success became available for a broader portion of society. C. Farmers neglected to utilize agricultural technologies. D. Businesses failed to develop innovative products. |
B. Economic success became available for a broader portion of society. |
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Which development following World War II caused the urban-suburban pattern shown in the diagram?
suburban map.jpg
a. increase in the number of farms b. movement of most factories to rural areas c. expansion of highways and automobile ownership d. decline in the number of middle-income families |
c. expansion of highways and automobile ownership |
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The information below describes some key provisions of the 1944 GI Bill of Rights.
• Provided funds for education and training for veterans • Provided home, farm, and business loans for veterans • Provided unemployment compensation for veterans
Which sentence describes how post–World War II society was affected by the GI Bill of Rights? A. Political participation became possible for a broader portion of society. B. Economic success became available for a broader portion of society. C. Farmers neglected to utilize agricultural technologies. D. Businesses failed to develop innovative products. |
B. Economic success became available for a broader portion of society. |
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Which development following World War II caused the urban-suburban pattern shown in the diagram?
suburban map.jpg
a. increase in the number of farms b. movement of most factories to rural areas c. expansion of highways and automobile ownership d. decline in the number of middle-income families |
c. expansion of highways and automobile ownership |
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What does this photograph indicate about the United States in the 1950s?
bomb shelter.jpg A. Extraordinary steps were taken to hide atomic weapons.
B. The nation had become the only nuclear superpower.
C. Much fear was created by the Cold War.
D. Only government officials would be safe in a nuclear attack. |
C. Much fear was created by the Cold War. |
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The information below describes some key provisions of the 1944 GI Bill of Rights.
• Provided funds for education and training for veterans • Provided home, farm, and business loans for veterans • Provided unemployment compensation for veterans
Which sentence describes how post–World War II society was affected by the GI Bill of Rights? A. Political participation became possible for a broader portion of society. B. Economic success became available for a broader portion of society. C. Farmers neglected to utilize agricultural technologies. D. Businesses failed to develop innovative products. |
B. Economic success became available for a broader portion of society. |
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Which development following World War II caused the urban-suburban pattern shown in the diagram?
suburban map.jpg
a. increase in the number of farms b. movement of most factories to rural areas c. expansion of highways and automobile ownership d. decline in the number of middle-income families |
c. expansion of highways and automobile ownership |
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What does this photograph indicate about the United States in the 1950s?
bomb shelter.jpg A. Extraordinary steps were taken to hide atomic weapons.
B. The nation had become the only nuclear superpower.
C. Much fear was created by the Cold War.
D. Only government officials would be safe in a nuclear attack. |
C. Much fear was created by the Cold War. |
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Use the following graph and your knowledge of U.S. History to answer the question below.
Which year represents the height of the baby boomer generation?
a. 1943
b. 1957
c. 1947
d. 1950 |
c. 1947 |
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The information below describes some key provisions of the 1944 GI Bill of Rights.
• Provided funds for education and training for veterans • Provided home, farm, and business loans for veterans • Provided unemployment compensation for veterans
Which sentence describes how post–World War II society was affected by the GI Bill of Rights? A. Political participation became possible for a broader portion of society. B. Economic success became available for a broader portion of society. C. Farmers neglected to utilize agricultural technologies. D. Businesses failed to develop innovative products. |
B. Economic success became available for a broader portion of society. |
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Which development following World War II caused the urban-suburban pattern shown in the diagram?
suburban map.jpg
a. increase in the number of farms b. movement of most factories to rural areas c. expansion of highways and automobile ownership d. decline in the number of middle-income families |
c. expansion of highways and automobile ownership |
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What does this photograph indicate about the United States in the 1950s?
bomb shelter.jpg A. Extraordinary steps were taken to hide atomic weapons.
B. The nation had become the only nuclear superpower.
C. Much fear was created by the Cold War.
D. Only government officials would be safe in a nuclear attack. |
C. Much fear was created by the Cold War. |
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Use the following graph and your knowledge of U.S. History to answer the question below.
Which year represents the height of the baby boomer generation?
a. 1943
b. 1957
c. 1947
d. 1950 |
c. 1947 |
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Use the political cartoon below and your knowledge of U.S. History to answer this question:
atomic bomb.jpg
The main idea expressed in the cartoon involves the
A. relationship between consumer needs and military needs
B. problems created by the development of nuclear weapons
C. need for all people to be informed about world affairs
D. problems associated with the shift from a wartime economy to a peacetime economy |
B. problems created by the development of nuclear weapons |
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The information below describes some key provisions of the 1944 GI Bill of Rights.
• Provided funds for education and training for veterans • Provided home, farm, and business loans for veterans • Provided unemployment compensation for veterans
Which sentence describes how post–World War II society was affected by the GI Bill of Rights? A. Political participation became possible for a broader portion of society. B. Economic success became available for a broader portion of society. C. Farmers neglected to utilize agricultural technologies. D. Businesses failed to develop innovative products. |
B. Economic success became available for a broader portion of society. |
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Which development following World War II caused the urban-suburban pattern shown in the diagram?
suburban map.jpg
a. increase in the number of farms b. movement of most factories to rural areas c. expansion of highways and automobile ownership d. decline in the number of middle-income families |
c. expansion of highways and automobile ownership |
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What does this photograph indicate about the United States in the 1950s?
bomb shelter.jpg A. Extraordinary steps were taken to hide atomic weapons.
B. The nation had become the only nuclear superpower.
C. Much fear was created by the Cold War.
D. Only government officials would be safe in a nuclear attack. |
C. Much fear was created by the Cold War. |
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Use the following graph and your knowledge of U.S. History to answer the question below.
Which year represents the height of the baby boomer generation?
a. 1943
b. 1957
c. 1947
d. 1950 |
c. 1947 |
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Use the political cartoon below and your knowledge of U.S. History to answer this question:
atomic bomb.jpg
The main idea expressed in the cartoon involves the
A. relationship between consumer needs and military needs
B. problems created by the development of nuclear weapons
C. need for all people to be informed about world affairs
D. problems associated with the shift from a wartime economy to a peacetime economy |
B. problems created by the development of nuclear weapons |
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This photograph shows the post–World War II growth that was typical of
A. tourist resorts
B. suburban communities
C. inner cities
D. public housing projects |
B. suburban communities |
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The information below describes some key provisions of the 1944 GI Bill of Rights.
• Provided funds for education and training for veterans • Provided home, farm, and business loans for veterans • Provided unemployment compensation for veterans
Which sentence describes how post–World War II society was affected by the GI Bill of Rights? A. Political participation became possible for a broader portion of society. B. Economic success became available for a broader portion of society. C. Farmers neglected to utilize agricultural technologies. D. Businesses failed to develop innovative products. |
B. Economic success became available for a broader portion of society. |
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Which development following World War II caused the urban-suburban pattern shown in the diagram?
suburban map.jpg
a. increase in the number of farms b. movement of most factories to rural areas c. expansion of highways and automobile ownership d. decline in the number of middle-income families |
c. expansion of highways and automobile ownership |
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What does this photograph indicate about the United States in the 1950s?
bomb shelter.jpg A. Extraordinary steps were taken to hide atomic weapons.
B. The nation had become the only nuclear superpower.
C. Much fear was created by the Cold War.
D. Only government officials would be safe in a nuclear attack. |
C. Much fear was created by the Cold War. |
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Use the following graph and your knowledge of U.S. History to answer the question below.
Which year represents the height of the baby boomer generation?
a. 1943
b. 1957
c. 1947
d. 1950 |
c. 1947 |
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Use the political cartoon below and your knowledge of U.S. History to answer this question:
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The main idea expressed in the cartoon involves the
A. relationship between consumer needs and military needs
B. problems created by the development of nuclear weapons
C. need for all people to be informed about world affairs
D. problems associated with the shift from a wartime economy to a peacetime economy |
B. problems created by the development of nuclear weapons |
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This photograph shows the post–World War II growth that was typical of
A. tourist resorts
B. suburban communities
C. inner cities
D. public housing projects |
B. suburban communities |
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Base your answer to the question on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies.
“This Government, as promised, has maintained the closest surveillance of the Soviet Military buildup on the island of Cuba. Within the past week, unmistakable evidence has established the fact that a series of offensive missile sites is now in preparation on that imprisoned island. The purpose of these bases can be none other than to provide a nuclear strike capability against the Western Hemisphere. . . .” — President John F. Kennedy, October 22, 1962
Which action did President Kennedy take following this statement?
a. urging Allied forces to remove Soviet weapons from Cuba b. ordering a naval quarantine of Cuba c. breaking off diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union d. asking the United Nations to stop grain shipments to the Soviet Union
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b. ordering a naval quarantine of Cuba |
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Which development is most closely associated with the belief in the domino theory? a. military involvement in Vietnam b. construction of the Berlin Wall c. signing of the nuclear test ban treaty d. end of the Korean War |
a. military involvement in Vietnam |
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Which development is most closely associated with the belief in the domino theory? a. military involvement in Vietnam b. construction of the Berlin Wall c. signing of the nuclear test ban treaty d. end of the Korean War |
a. military involvement in Vietnam |
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The timeline below displays the sequence of some of the Great Society programs.timeline.jpg
How did President Lyndon Johnson believe these programs would change society? A. by creating economic incentives for entrepreneurship B. by promoting equal opportunity and reducing poverty C. by developing government agencies to monitor race relations D. by encouraging civic participation and eliminating infectious diseases |
B. by promoting equal opportunity and reducing poverty |
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". . . Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty."
Which conclusion is best supported by this quotation from the Inaugural Address of President John F. Kennedy in 1961?
a. The Cold War was over, and the Soviet Union was beginning to unravel. b. President Kennedy understood the limitations of power, even for a strong nation like the United States c. Compromise and appeasement were the best avenues to world peace. d. President Kennedy was encouraging a very strong presence in foreign policy in the post-World War II period. |
d. President Kennedy was encouraging a very strong presence in foreign policy in the post-World War II period. |
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". . . Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty."
Which conclusion is best supported by this quotation from the Inaugural Address of President John F. Kennedy in 1961?
a. The Cold War was over, and the Soviet Union was beginning to unravel. b. President Kennedy understood the limitations of power, even for a strong nation like the United States c. Compromise and appeasement were the best avenues to world peace. d. President Kennedy was encouraging a very strong presence in foreign policy in the post-World War II period. |
d. President Kennedy was encouraging a very strong presence in foreign policy in the post-World War II period. |
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President John F. Kennedy supported the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba as an effort to
A. remove a communist dictator from power
B. stop the flow of illegal drugs to the United States
C. support Fidel Castro’s efforts for reform
D. rescue hostages held by Cuban freedom fighters |
A. remove a communist dictator from power |
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Which congressional bill gave President Johnson unprecedented power and the ability to use whatever means necessary to protect American interest & military bases in Vietnam
a. Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
b. Vietnam Conflict Act
c. Gulf of Tonkin Executive Order
d. Pacification Program
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a. Gulf of Tonkin Resolution |
