Which application of a new technology can be attributed to an invention of Thomas Edison?
A Refrigerated railroad cars allowed food to be transported long distances B Light bulbs made it efficient for factory workers to work at night. C Diesel engines were used in the production of airplanes D Sonar technology was used to track submarines |
The Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor developed in response to the --
A increased need to protect worker interests B decreased power of political machines C increased demand for skilled workers D decreased profitability of the agricultural sector |
Absolute freedom of navigation upon the seas, outside territorial waters, alike in peace and in war, except as the seas may be closed in whole or in part by international action for the enforcement of international covenants
—President Woodrow Wilson, Fourteen Points |
Which of the causes underlying World War I was this provision of the Fourteen Points intended to prevent?
A Nationalism and militarism B Blockades and unrestricted submarine warfare C Secret treaties and alliances D Imperialism and self-determination |
What was a major influence on the popularity of the flapper during the 1920s?
A A decline in the number of women working in urban factories B A shift away from the traditional roles of women C An increase in the use of credit and installment plans D A decrease in crime associated with prohibition |
a speakeasy following a
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Magneto Assembly Line at Ford Motor Company, 1913
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How did the process shown in this photograph enhance the automobile industry?
A By speeding up production of automobiles at lower costs B By requiring only licensed workers to produce the automobiles C By ensuring high-quality automobiles for consumers at higher prices D By developing new designs to test automobile safety standards |
President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed an increase in the number of Supreme court justices because the Court ruled against----
A the gold standard B some New Deal programs C internment camps D some rationing programs |
Which statement best describes how investment in the stock market during the mid-to-late 1920s contributed to the Great Depression?
A People were unable to repay the loans used to purchase stocks B Government taxes on stock transactions made it difficult to repay investors. C Financial institutions were not required to report earnings to stock investors D Foreign countries were not required to immediately pay stockholder earnings. |
• Hanford, Washington • Oak Ridge, Tennessee • Los Alamos, New Mexico |
Which technological advancement was developed in installations near these cities during World War II?
A Long-range submarines B Radio navigation C Atomic bombs D Jet engines |
8. Which method for achieving civil rights is most associated with Martin Luther King, Jr.?
A Using peaceful protests and acts of civil disobedience B Obtaining signatures to petition for a referendum C Pursing litigation through the court system D Recalling officials in special election |
How did the Brown v. Board of Education decision influence the Civil Rights movement?
A By discouraging activists from relying on the judicial system B By guaranteeing scholarships to minority college students C By providing a judicial basis for achieving equality in other areas D By eliminating social barriers associated with hiring practices |
The Civil Rights Act of 1957 established a Civil rights division within the U.S. Department of Justice. What was the main purpose of this division?
A To enforce laws prohibiting discrimination B To integrate public schools C To enforce privacy protections D To integrate the armed forces |
Which action is prohibited under provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972?
A A principal refuses to organize athletic events and programs for female sports teams B The funding for a music program is cut because of declining tax revenues. C A teacher attempts to organize a charity basketball game for faculty and students. D The staffing for a foreign language class is reduced due to lack of interest. |
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2. Why did the United States fight in the Persian Gulf War?
A Iraq needed help resisting a communist revolution. B Iraq supplied weapons to al-Qaeda terrorists. C Iraq invaded and occupied Kuwait. D Iraq financed the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan |
3. Which New Deal program still in existence today provides an income for retired people?
A Social Security Administration B Securities and Exchange Commission C Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation D Farm credit Administration |
4. What was the overall goal of U.S. military intervention in Vietnam from 1964–1973?
A Eliminating trade barriers between the United States and Southeast Asia B Isolating the Soviet Union by improving Chinese relations with the United States C Promoting economic growth in the Pacific region D Preventing communism from spreading throughout Southeast Asia |
5. Which statement best explains how bank failures contributed to the Great Depression?
A People lost their savings because the government did not insure bank deposits. B Business could not be done when President Franklin Roosevelt declared a bank holiday. C The interest rates on bank loans were too high. D Foreign investors did not invest enough in U.S. banks. |
6. What was one significant impact of the opening of the Panama Canal?
A It helped reduce the spread of communism and socialism in Latin American countries. B It resulted in the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement C It increased trade by reducing travel times between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans D It increased tension between the United States and Latin America countries over immigration policy. |
7. Which one of these lists include events associated with the Gilded Age?
A high unemployment Dust Bowl New Deal Programs B increased immigration western expansion transcontinental railroad C growth of automobile industry flappers prohibition D Space Race Korean War Berlin Wall |
8. Which example best defines a historical era?
A A collection of art by a world-renowned artist B A period of time characterized by certain political, social, or economic events C A genre of music specific to a region of a country D A piece of landmark legislation passed during a congressional session |
9. Navajo soldiers made an important contribution to the Allied war effort during World War II by --
A designing radar technology for submarines B flying bombing missions into enemy territory C encoding military communications for secure transmission D providing intelligence on enemy positions |
11. How did the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad contribute to the settlement of the West?
A By providing people with access to essential goods B By raising money to build factories along the routes C By giving funds to local leaders to build schools D By establishing military forts along the routes |
12. During the Civil Rights movement, the Black Panther Party’s tactics differed from those of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., because the Black Panthers called for --
A the use of the court system to gain equality B respecting government authority C the use of armed resistance if necessary* D enduring injustice through religious faith |
14. Which benefit resulted from the introduction of the Bessemer steel process?
A Mechanical reapers to replace horse-drawn reapers B Stronger and cheaper material for railroads and bridges C Transistors for radios D Electric light bulb |
15. What was a major influence on the popularity of the flapper during the 1920s?
A A decline in the number of women working in urban factories B A shift away from the traditional roles of women C An increase in the use of credit and installment plans D A decrease in crime associated with prohibition |
16. Sonia Sotomayor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sandra Day O' Connor primary contribution to American History is in __________.
A. business B. law C. art D. education |
17. Which of these US President's was NOT a target of an assassination attempt?
A. Ronald Reagan B. John F. Kennedy C. Gerald R. Ford D. Barack Obama |
Prohibition Era 1920-1933*
Temperance Movement strongly supported by women 18th Amendment (Prohibition) Volstead Act (actual law prohibiting alcoholic beverages) 21st Amendment (repealed Prohibition) speakeasy (place to drink illegal alcohol) bootlegger (seller of illegal alcohol) * Prohibition was a characteristic of the Roaring Twenties |
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1. As a result of the Berlin Airlift, the United States was able to --
A bypass a Soviet blockade without provoking a military conflict B transport Polish refugees to safety C prevent the Nazi Party from reorganizing D intimidate Soviet leaders by demonstrating superior military power |
2. Which situation is an example of a person using technology initially designed for the military?
A A teenager pumps gasoline into a new car. B A man uses a credit card to pay for new purchases. C A pediatrician vaccinates patients against polio. D A woman uses a Global Positioning System to navigate around own. |
My party's in power in the city, and it's goin' to undertake a lot of public improvements. Well, I'm tipped off, that they're going to lay out a new park at a certain place. i see my opportunity and I take it. I go to that place and I buy up all the land I can in the neighborhood. Then the board of this or that makes its plan public, and there is a rush to get my land. which nobody cared particular for before. Ain't it perfectly honest to charge a good price and make a profit on my investment and foresight? Of course, it is. Well, that's honest graft.
George Washington Plunkitt, Plunkitt of Tammany Hall, 1905 |
3. Which action is best described by this excerpt (on the left)?
A Elected leaders helped immigrants to assimilate to life in the United States. B Political machines justified corruptions while providing benefits to communities. C Progressive leaders protested eminent domain laws in the United States D Muckrakers tried to uncover government scandals in urban communities |
4. Which Soviet action led to the threat illustrated on this map (to the right)?
A The signing of arms limitations treaty B Blockading foreign supply ships from entering the Caribbean C Closing the border between East and West Berlin D The placement of nuclear weapons installations in Cuba |
Range of Soviet Missiles, October 26, 1962
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5. Which statement best explains one effect of the New Deal?
A The federal government took control of public education and universities. B Corporations had to obtain permission from state governments before hiring workers C Labor unions had to provide justification to state governments before conducting strikes D People relied more on the federal government for assistance |
6. Which of the following contributed most to increased settlement of the Great Plains?
A The availability of buffalo B The discovery of precious metals C A series of federal land grants D A decrease in agricultural production |
* Europeans seek industrial jobs in the United States
* World War One begins * Nativism resurges in the United States |
7.What was one way the U.S. government responded to this combination of events? (listed on the left)
A Made labor unions illegal B Passed immigration restrictions C Implemented a military draft D Established a federal income tax |
8. What action did the U.S. government take in 1924 to expand the rights of American Indians?
A Granting citizenship to American Indians B Establishing private schools for American Indian children C Providing retirement benefits to American Indians D Guaranteeing jobs for American Indians in urban areas |
9. Roy Benavidez's service to America was--.
A. in politics B. in business C. in the military D. in the arts |
Over the course of the 20th century, the composition of the labor force shifted from industries dominated by primary production occupations, such as farmers and foresters, to those dominated by professional, technical, and service workers.
Donald M. Fisk, "American Labor in the 20th Century." Fall 2001 |
10. How have these shifts (mentioned in the excerpt on the left) affected the physical environment?
A Water shortages occurred as more people moved to rural areas B Air pollution levels increased as the government decreased regulations. C Cropland eroded as farmers used outdated agricultural techniques. D Cities grew in size as previously used farmland was absorbed into urban areas |
11. Which of the following resulted from McCarthyism during the 1950s?
A Membership in the U.S. Communist Party increased. B U.S. citizens were arrested for being suspected communists. C Recruitment procedures for the U.S. military branches were reformed. D U.S. diplomats began to express dissenting political viewpoints more freely |
12. How have computer technology entrepreneurs such as Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos most directly affected the twenty-first century economy?
A More people are able to shop online B Restaurants owners are able to open fast-food franchises overseas. C More people are able to get hired after graduating from high school. D bankers are able to offer customized loans to potential home buyers. |
Thousands of African Americans moved to the great Plains during the late nineteenth century. many of them moved to Kansas in what was called the Great Exodus, and participants were called exodusters
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13. What was the primary reason the exodusters left the South?
A To escape drought conditions B To reunite with family members C To find employment in U.S. wartime industries D To escape oppression and discrimination |
14. Which of the following occurred between 1865 and 1900 as a result of the rapid industrialization of the United States?
A Social and economic class divisions began to disappear B Concerns about air pollution led to stricter environmental regulations C Union membership increased as workers sought better pay and conditions. D Factory owners introduced wage-equity policies for women in the workplace. |
15. Why did the United States intervene in Korea during the mid-twentieth century?
A The United States wanted to promote trade in Southeast Asia. B The United States responded to a surprise attack against a U.S. naval base. C The United States assumed responsibility for defeating international; terrorist groups. D The United States led the international community in response to an act of aggression. |
16. Complete this list: Nixon, Ford, Carter, _____, Bush.
A Kennedy B Johnson C Reagan D Eisenhower |
17. President John F. Kennedy responded to reports that the Soviet Union was constructing missile sites in Cuba by --
A ordering a naval blockade of Cuba B asking Congress to declare war on Cuba C authorizing military strikes on strategic targets in Cuba D seeking United Nations approval for economic sanctions against Cuba |
Resolved, that it is the duty of the women of this country to secure to themselves their sacred right to the elective franchise.
—Resolution from Seneca Falls Convention, July 1848 |
18. The goal of this resolution was eventually achieved with the --
A signing of the Civil Rights Act B passage of Prohibition laws C ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment D creation of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps |
1. The Roaring Twenties were characterized by --
A internment camps, the rationing of goods, and the first use of an atomic bomb B bank failures, the New Deal, and bread lines C installment plans, Prohibition, and flappers D brinkmanship, McCarthyism, and a policy of containment |
2. What role did Arkansas governor Orval Faubus play in the Little Rock Crisis?
A He vetoed legislation to establish a separate school system for whites and blacks. B He challenged the authority of the federal government to desegregate schools. C He helped minimize race-related violence by establishing integrated advisory groups D He refused assistance from the federal government to improve minority graduation rates. |
The United States Enters the World War II
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3. Which sentence completes this cause and effect diagram (on the left)?
A The government reduces its use of propaganda. B The level of industrial production increases. C The government reduces its use of rationing programs. D The unemployment rate increases. |
4. Which factor prompted the Americanization movement of the early twentieth century?
A The increasing numbers of immigrants from Eastern and Southern Europe B The strengthening of Jim Crow laws in the southern United States C The rising tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union D The growing concern about environmental issues in the western United States |
5. Why did the Populist Party want free coinage of silver?
A To increase the amount of money in circulation B To reduce economic inflation C To raise campaign contribution limits D To decrease the bargaining power of labor unions |
Selected Interest Groups
• Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) • League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) • National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) • National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) • National Urban League • Rainbow PUSH Coalition |
6. How have these groups helped shape U.S. culture? A By fighting against child labor B By supporting strict immigration quotas C By focusing on expanding civil rights for minorities D By lobbying against equal pay for equal work |
President Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir on Glacier Point, Yosemite Valley, California, 1903
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7. What was the most likely topic of discussion between these men (pictured in the photo)? A Limiting the power of major railroad companies B Creating alternative maritime shipping routes C Designating additional land as national parks D Reducing the influence of environmental lobbyists |
8. What was the purpose of this type of Office of War Information poster?
A To provide jobs to unemployed artists during an economic crisis B To help the public understand its role in national security C To encourage young men to join the war effort D To protect civil liberties during times of national emergency |
9. Which of these contributed to the ratification of the Eighteenth Amendment?
A Veteran soldiers protesting to obtain benefits B The growing political influence of women C Politicians campaigning for education reform D The growing number of workers organizing into labor unions |
10. What was one factor that helped turn the Great Plains into the Dust Bowl in the 1930s?
A Paying farmers to plant native grasses B Increased demand for tobacco after World War I C Numerous tornadoes occurring in the region D Intense drought in the region |
11. What was the overall goal of U.S. military intervention in Vietnam from 1964–1973?
A Eliminating trade barriers between the United States and Southeast Asia B Isolating the Soviet Union by improving Chinese relations with the United States C Promoting economic growth in the Pacific region D Preventing communism from spreading throughout Southeast Asia |
12. The creation of initiative, referendum, and recall procedures during the Progressive Era resulted in --
A a system of separate schools for new immigrants B the expansion of citizens’ direct participation in the democratic process C a redistribution of the tax burden among citizens D more sources of revenue for state governments |
____?____A term that originated during President Lyndon Johnson’s administration to describe the perception of a discrepancy between public statements and actual policies.
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13. Which term completes the text box? (on the left)
A Hawk mentality B Credibility gap C Living-room war D Flexible response |
14. Who is the recipient of this award? (mentioned in the headline on the left)
A Frances Perkins B Hillary Clinton C Sandra Day O’Connor D Barbara Jordan |
President Barack Obama Awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to First Female Supreme Court Justice |
15. How did the Nineteenth Amendment expand the democratic process?
A By prohibiting discrimination in voting on the basis of race B By eliminating the poll tax C By prohibiting discrimination in voting on the basis of gender D By lowering the voting age |
16. Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the United States during the 1930s?
A A sharp increase in the power given to state governments B An extended period of economic depression C The adoption of an interventionist foreign policy D The formation of a national Civil Rights movement |
Lacrosse gained popularity . . . in the mid-nineteenth century... [in] the urban areas of New York, Philadelphia, and especially Baltimore and Annapolis. Advent of the synthetic stick and conversion of the field to a hockey-like box . . . in the 1930s made lacrosse even more popular. . . . Sporadically disappearing and reappearing, today the old native game enjoys a record following. Organized professional leagues have surfaced during the past two decades, and college intramural and varsity lacrosse, which have long thrived in the northeast, are established at state universities across the South and West.
—Anthony Aveni, Colonial Williamsburg Journal, 2010 |
17. A student could use this excerpt (on the left) in a paper about the --
A challenges of preserving American Indian traditional clothing B movement to reform American Indian schools C contributions of American Indians to U.S. culture D pressure on American Indians to assimilate |
19. What prompted the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) to target the “Hollywood Ten”?
A Support for American isolationism in the years leading up to World War II B Increased political pressure from racial groups regarding civil rights legislation C Growing anxiety related to the economic effects of the Great Depression D Fear of communist infiltration within the American entertainment industry |
20. Senator Joseph McCarthy is best known for his involvement in --
A the war effort of the 1940s B the Red Scare of the 1950s C the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s D the political scandals of the 1970s |
Statement 1: The U.S. oil industry boomed due to oil deposits found in conquered territories.
Statement 2: Rebuilding its devastated army cost the United States an enormous amount of money. Statement 3: The acquisition of new territories allowed for the expansion of U.S. commercial trade. Statement 4: Territorial losses forced the United States to purchase expensive natural resources from other countries. |
1. Which statement would most likely be found in a history of the economic impact of the Spanish-American War on the United States?
A Statement 1 B Statement 2 C Statement 3 D Statement 4 |
Shenandoah National Park
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2. Which guarantee in the Bill of Rights could affect the establishment of parks such as this one?
A “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects . . . shall not be violated. . . .” B “Nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.” C “No Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause... describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.” D “In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved. . . .” |
3. The committee mentioned in this statement was investigating suspected members of the --
A Communist Party B Civilian Conservation Corps C Navajo Code Talkers D Flying Tigers |
At the height of the Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union, HUAC’s influence soared and contributed to a climate of domestic fear stoked by its sensational and often unsubstantiated investigations.
—“The Permanent Standing House Committee on Un-American Activities,” U.S. House of Representatives Historical Highlights, http://history.house.gov (accessed September 14, 2016) |
The Oil Price Safeguard Act would help to moderate sharp spikes in oil and gas prices caused by price fixing and production quotas through the judicious use of our enormous petroleum reserves. The global oil market is dominated by an international cartel with the ability to dramatically affect the price of oil. The eleven member countries . . . supply over 40 percent of the world’s oil and possess 78 percent of the world’s total proven crude oil reserves. Their control of the world’s oil supply allows these countries to collude to drive up the price of oil. — Senator Susan Collins, speech on the Senate floor, November 17, 1999
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4. In this excerpt, Senator Collins proposed legislation intended to address --
A Iraqi aggression against neighboring countries B the refusal of the Israeli government to recognize Palestine C the collective economic power of OPEC member nations D the formation of a military coalition among Arab states |
5. The introduction of vaccines to the United States helped --
A limit the risk in consuming imported produce B improve the hygiene of medical procedures C improve the quality of the water supply D limit the spread of infectious diseases |
6. Jackie Robinson first rose to national prominence in the late 1940s when he --
A organized sit-ins to desegregate lunch counters B enrolled in the racially segregated University of Mississippi C helped bring an end to racial segregation in Major League Baseball D participated in the Freedom Rides to desegregate interstate bus terminals |
7. The government issued ration books during World War II in order to —
A provide financial security for uninsured citizens B safeguard the profits of struggling businesses C ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods D allow consumers to buy imported goods at discounted rates |
8. How did Betty Friedan’s book The Feminine Mystique affect the lives of everyday Americans?
A By inspiring women in the 1960s to question their traditional social roles B By focusing attention on a widespread environmental problem C By advocating for passage of consumer safety laws during the 1970s D By bringing attention to racial discrimination in government hiring practices |
For decades, the United States and ___?___ have maintained strong bilateral relations based on a number of factors, including robust domestic U.S. support for ___?___ and its security; shared strategic goals in the Middle East; a mutual commitment to democratic values; and historical ties dating from U.S. support for the creation of ___?___ in 1948. U.S. foreign aid has been a major component in cementing and reinforcing these ties.
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9. The name of which Middle Eastern country correctly completes the excerpt?
A Egypt B Israel C Kuwait D Saudi Arabia |
11. Which of the following contributed to President Truman’s decision to issue this order?
A A lack of funding for veteran pensions B Declining enlistment rates during peacetime C Discrimination against minority service members D A desire to repeal the draft |
It is hereby declared to be the policy of the President that there shall be equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion or national origin. This policy shall be put into effect as rapidly as possible, having due regard to the time required to effectuate any necessary changes without impairing efficiency or morale.
—President Harry S. Truman, Executive Order 9981, July 26, 1948 |
There was music from my neighbor’s house through the summer nights. . . . The halls and... verandas are gaudy with primary colors and hair shorn in strange new ways and shawls beyond the dreams of Castile.... There was dancing now on the canvas in the garden. . . . By midnight the hilarity had increased.
—F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby |
12. How does this excerpt reflect a significant turning point in American history?
A It depicts the reaction to victory in the Spanish-American War. B It portrays the changing social norms of the Jazz Age. C It describes the experiences of immigrant workers during the Gilded Age. D It details the industrial progress of the post–World War I era. |
These gasoline rationing stamps were printed beginning in January 1974, but were never used.
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13. Which situation led the U.S. government to print these coupons?
A The economic collapse of the Soviet Union caused by increased defense spending B A shortage of consumer goods following the end of a global conflict C Economic deflation caused by increased trade globalization D An embargo organized by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries |
14. In 1919, Charles Schenck was charged with violating the Espionage Act. The Supreme Court ruled that Schenck's actions created a “clear and present danger.”
How did the decision in this case affect the rights of U.S. citizens? A By establishing restrictions on the right to vote B By protecting the freedoms of religious minorities C By placing limits on freedom of expression D By protecting the rights of accused persons |
15. Which of these was a major goal of Jane Addams’s Settlement House movement in Chicago?
A The founding of women’s colleges B The introduction of prison reform C The assimilation of immigrants D The establishment of public libraries |
17. Which action is the best example of a civic responsibility?
A Writing an editorial piece for a newspaper B Volunteering to sell raffle tickets C Voting on election day D Opening a business |
18. President Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to reassure the American public during uncertain economic times by --
A publishing a weekly news editorial titled “The Road to Prosperity and Peace” B holding weekly town-hall meetings with average citizens C making short appearances in a variety of Hollywood films D delivering a series of evening radio speeches known as fireside chats |
19. During the 1920s, what was one result of innovations in U.S. transportation technology?
A Commercial airplanes replaced ocean liners as the primary means of travel to Europe B Mass-produced automobiles made travel more affordable for many people. C Cable cars provided a comfortable means of quick travel to any city within a state D Container ships delivered agricultural goods to ports along the Pacific coast. |
20. Upon entering World War I, the United States enlarged its military by --
A creating the Veterans Administration B passing the Selective Service Act C enacting the GI Bill D establishing the Marine Corps |
1. Which of these events occurred immediately prior to the Reconstruction Era?
A World War One B the American Civil War C the Spanish-American War D the Great Depression |
2. During Reconstruction the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments were ratified. Which issue did these amendments address?
A Rights for women B Readmission of states to the Union C Rights for former slaves D Presidential impeachment proceedings |
3. Which government action was intended to ensure that African Americans could exercise their Fifteenth Amendment rights?
A The Supreme Court decision in Sweatt v. Painter B The executive order to desegregate the U.S. Army C The passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 D The Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson |
4. Andrew Carnegie is most remembered in American History as ___.
A a naval officer B muckraker C entrepreneur D politician |
5. The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was primarily a response to --
A rapid population growth in the Northeast B increased U.S. presence in China C competition for jobs on the West Coast D China’s actions during the Boxer Rebellion |
6. During the late nineteenth century, many Irish immigrants were discriminated against for being --
A opposed to machine politics B loyal to the United Kingdom C conscientious objectors D Roman Catholics |
7. Which benefit resulted from the introduction of the Bessemer steel process?
A Mechanical reapers to replace horse-drawn reapers B Stronger and cheaper material for railroads and bridges C Transistors for radios D Electric lightbulb |
8. How did the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad contribute to the settlement of the West?
A By establishing military forts along the routes B By raising money to build factories along the routes C By providing people with access to essential goods D By giving funds to local leaders to build schools |
Thousands of African Americans moved to the Great Plains during the late nineteenth century. Many of them moved to Kansas in what was called the Great Exodus, and the participants were called exodusters.
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9. What was the primary reason the exodusters left the South?
A To escape drought conditions B To reunite with family members C To find employment in U.S. wartime industries D To escape oppression and discrimination |
10. Which application of a new technology can be attributed to an invention of Thomas Edison?
A Refrigerated railroad cars allowed food to be transported long distances B Diesel engines were used in the production of airplanes. C Light bulbs made it efficient for factory workers to work at night. D Sonar technology was used to track submarines. |
11. The Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor developed in response to the --
A decreased power of political machines B increased demand for skilled workers C decreased profitability of the agricultural sector D increased need to protect worker interests |
This excerpt is from a book written by a Norwegian man who immigrated to the United States in the late 1800s.
Then west by train on road and route not known to us. We saw mountains, which must have been the Alleghenies, and felt much depressed. Was that America? Had we been fooled? We expected to see flat ground with no timber or boulders to clear. When we came far enough to see that kind of country our spirits rose again.... —Andreas Ueland, Recollections of an Immigrant |
12. These immigrants were relieved when they saw the type of land they were expecting because they --
A hoped to establish farms B wanted to build factories C planned to mine for gold D wanted to work for the railroad |
13. This legislation affected how federal employees were hired. The law now required government jobs to be --
A based on the political party affiliation of the applicant B based on the approval of lawmakers C determined by a merit system based on civil service examinations D set aside for business executives of large corporations |
Congress Passes the Pendleton Act |
14. In the late 1800s, Sanford B. Dole contributed to the expansion of the United States by advocating the annexation of --
A Hawaii B Puerto Rico C Alaska D the Panama Canal Zone |
15. What was one economic effect of the Spanish–American War?
A New free and fair trade treaties were established between the United States and developing countries. B Shipbuilding industries in the United States declined. C Demand for coal and petroleum as energy sources declined. D The United States gained direct access to additional natural resources and overseas markets. |
16. Which one of these territories did the United States gain by winning the Spanish-American War?
A Alaska B Hawaii C Puerto Rico D American Samoa |
17. Which of these future US Presidents served with the Rough Riders in Cuba?
A John F. Kennedy B Franklin Roosevelt C Dwight Eisenhower D Theodore Roosevelt |
In 1890, Captain Alfred Thayer Mahan, a lecturer in naval history and the president of the United States Naval War College, published The Influence of Sea Power upon History, 1660–1783, a revolutionary analysis of the importance of naval power as a factor in the rise of the British Empire. Two years later, he completed a supplementary volume, The Influence of Sea Power upon the French Revolution and Empire, 1793–1812.
—Milestones: 1866–1898, Office of the Historian, U.S. Department of State, history.state.gov (accessed October 31, 2013) |
18. Mahan’s books influenced U.S. efforts to become a world power primarily by --
A advocating overseas expansion B emphasizing the need for protectionist tariffs C demonstrating the political risks of foreign trade D arguing against forming overseas alliances |
19. Which one of these innovations in military equipment resulted from the United States use of the Bessemer Process?
A canned food B waterproof boots C cotton uniforms dyed with camouflage patterns D steel warships |
20. The Battle of Manila Bay fought between the US Navy and the Royal Spanish Fleet occurred in ____.
A Cuba B Spain C the Philippines D Panama |
5. Which government positions were held by Hillary Clinton?
A *Supreme Court Justice * President of the United States B * First Lady of the United States * Secretary of State C *Speaker of the House of Representatives * U.S. Senator from New York D * U.S. Attorney General * Governor of Arkansas |
6. Today, the greatest concentration of American voters who support conservative candidates can be found ____.
A. along the Pacific Coast B. in the New England states C. in the Great Lakes states D. the southern states |
7. Using the pie chart on the left, which one of the following statements is correct?
A less than 2% of the US population is Asian and Pacific Islander B more than 5% of the US population is American Indian and Eskimo C more than 25% of the US population is Hispanic D more than 50% of the US population is non-Hispanic white |
8. Which event prompted this speech (on the right) by President Bush?
A The attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon B The attack on the USS Cole C The mail-bombing campaign of the Unabomber D The bombing of a federal building in Oklahoma City |
The attack took place on American soil, but it was
an attack on the heart and soul of the civilized world. And the world has come together to fight a new and different war, the first, and we hope the only one, of the 21st century. A war against all those who seek to export terror, and a war against those governments that support or shelter them. —President George W. Bush, news conference, October 11, 2001 |
As the human population grows in the Flagstaff region, we increase the impact of transportation corridors (such as roads and rails) and land use changes (such as urban and rural development) on wildlife populations. . . . To that end, the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County requested wildlife corridor information from the Arizona Game and Fish Department. . . .
—Jessica Gist and Sarah Reif, Arizona Game and Fish Department, August 2009 |
9. The establishment of the wildlife corridors discussed in the excerpt was most likely necessary to prevent --
A the spread of disease among animals B the disruption of animal migration C a rapid increase in the number of animals D an invasion of non-native animal species |
10. Which of the following has resulted from the increased use of computers in the workplace?
A Corporate use of vertical integration has increased. B Employees are required to sign Internet-usage agreements C Unions demand that a forty-hour workweek be enforced. D The number of employees that are granted off-site access has decreased. |
11. Which headline describes an event that resulted from the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001?
A “Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations Resume” B “Debt Crisis Shakes European Union” C “Russia Increases Petroleum Exports” D “Troops Deployed to Afghanistan” |
Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans, 2005
#1 Hurricane Katrina moved inland with
high winds, storm surges, and heavy rain. #2 __?___ #3 Many residents were trapped in the city, while others were evacuated. |
12. Which sentence best completes the chart?
A The levee system was unable to hold back floodwater B The Mississippi River was diverted C An outbreak of tornadoes felled numerous trees. D The National Weather Service failed to provide adequate warning. |
14. Which of the following demonstrates the diffusion of American culture?
A The establishment of multinational research centers in Antarctica B The presence of German immigrants in the United States C The establishment of a Saudi Arabian embassy in the United States D The rise of baseball as a major sport in Japan |
15. What is the primary aim of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001?
A To limit the amount of foreign investments in the United States B To promote the growth of locally owned small businesses C To prevent acts of terrorism against the United States D To increase funding for military contracts |
#1 Increased population growth
#2 Increased demand for higher crop yields #3 ___?___ |
16. Which outcome best completes the diagram at the left?
A A reduction in the use of agricultural pesticides B The conversion of natural habitat to farmland C A decline in the availability of processed foods D The establishment of quality controls on imported foods |
17. These technological advances on the right can all be traced back to which industry?
A Telecommunications B Energy C Aerospace D Transportation |
• Ultraviolet-filtering lenses • High-resolution optical scanners • Remote medical diagnostics • Earth-imaging technology |
19. Which action is an example of the type of participation described on the right?
A Obtaining a driver’s license B Organizing a blood drive C Choosing a place to live D Voting for city council members |
The United States was founded, in large part, on the desire of its people to participate in the decisions of their government.
—U.S. Department of State, iipdigital.usembassy.gov (accessed June 10, 2014) |
20. NAFTA was a multinational trade agreement that included all of the following countries except___.
A United States B Mexico C Canada D Cuba |
21. Which of these organizations would be considered a multinational corporation?
A NATO B Amazon C NASA D U.S. Department of Forestry |
1. With which one of the following historical eras is Alexander Graham Bell associated?
A Gilded Age B 1920s C Great Depression D World War II |
2. With which one of the following historical eras is Martin Luther King, Jr. associated?
A Great Depression B Reconstruction C Late Civil Rights Era D 21st Century |
3. With which one of the following historical eras is Susan B. Anthony associated?
A Great Depression B Cold War C 1970s-1990s D Progressive Era |
4. With which one of the following historical eras is Rosie the Riveter associated?
A Emergence as a World Power B Gilded Age C World War II D 21st Century |
5. With which one of the following historical eras is Sandra Day O'Connor associated?
A 1970s-1990s B Gilded Age C Progressive Era D 1920s |
6. With which one of the following historical eras are the American pilots flying into Germany during the Berlin Airlift associated?
A Cold War B Emergence as a World Power C Progressive Era D 21st Century |
7. With which one of the following historical eras are the Chinese Workers on the Transcontinental Railroad associated?
A 1920s B Great Depression C Gilded Age D World War II |
8. With which one of the following historical eras is Ida B. Wells associated?
A Progressive Era B 1920s C Great Depression D Cold War |
9. With which one of the following historical eras are Works Progress Administration workers associated?
A Progressive Era B Great Depression C Gilded Age D Reconstruction |
10. With which one of the following historical eras are Navajo Code Talkers associated?
A Cold War B Emergence as a World Power C World War II D 1970s-1990s |
11. With which one of the following historical eras are US troops in Afghanistan associated?
A World War II B Emergence as a World Power C Cold War D 21st Century |
12. With which one of the following historical eras are the Rough Riders associated?
A Reconstruction B Cold War C Emergence as a World Power D 1920s |
13. With which one of the following historical eras is Thurgood Marshall associated?
A 1920s B Great Depression C World War II D Late Civil Rights Era |
14. With which one of the following historical eras is Kamala Harris associated?
A Cold War B 21st Century C 1970s-1990s D Progressive Era |
15. With which one of the following historical eras is Sanford Dole associated?
A Great Depression B Emergence as a World Power C Cold War D 1920s |
16. With which one of the following historical eras is Dolores Huerta associated?
A Progressive Era B Great Depression C Late Civil Rights Era D Gilded Age |
17. With which one of the following historical eras is Charles Lindbergh associated?
A Gilded Age B Cold War C 1920s D 1970s-1990s |
18. With which one of the following historical eras are Flappers associated?
A Gilded Age B 1920s C World War II D Cold War |
19. With which one of the following historical eras muckrakers associated?
A Reconstruction Era B Emergence as a World Power C Progressive Era D Great Depression |
20. With which one of the following historical eras is Senator Joseph McCarthy associated?
A Cold War B Gilded Age C 21st Century D Emergence as a World Power |