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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe United Nations is an organization designed to promote the use of ________ to solve disputes between countries.AnnexedSecessionDiplomacySectionalism
- 2. Multiple ChoiceLike many living documents, the US Constitution has 27 _______ to help address new challenges that the country has faced over time.AmendmentsSecessionsSectionalismIntegrations
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe US practiced _____ by staying out of international affairs at the beginning of WWI.OppressionIsolationismProhibitionSegregation
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe Brown vs Board of Education court case in 1954 forced all schools to ______.SegregateOppressProhibitIntegrate
- 5. Multiple Choice_______ made it illegal to buy, sell or manufacture alcohol in the US during the 1920s.SuffrageFeminismIsolationismProhibition
- 6. Multiple ChoiceJim Crow laws, Black Codes, and segregation ________ African Americans for another hundred years following the Civil War.OppressedIsolatedProhibitedIntegrated
- 7. Multiple ChoiceAfter WWI, women were granted ______ due to their importance during the war.segregationsuffrageoppressionfeminism
- 8. Multiple ChoiceJohn Brown supported the ______ of slavery resulting in raides on the armory at Harper's Ferry.abolitionprohibitionfeminismarbitrator
- 9. Multiple ChoicePlessy v Ferguson resulted in the legalization of ______ in public accommodations in the US.Integrationprohibitionsegregationabolition
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhen coal workers went on strike during the early 20th century and the two sides could not come to an agreement, Theodore Roosevelt came in as a third party _______.arbitratorfeministprohibitorintegrator
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhen coal workers went on strike during the early 20th century and the two sides could not come to an agreement, Theodore Roosevelt came in as a third party _______.arbitratorfeministprohibitorintegrator
- 12. Multiple ChoiceIn the 1960s and 70s, as women advocated for more rights, the _____ movement began.abolitionistprohibitionsegregationfeminist
- 13. Multiple ChoiceIn the Compromise of 1850, ______ allowed new states to vote on the issue of slavery.popular sovereigntyabolitionprohibitionsegregation
- 14. Multiple ChoiceOne of the advantages that the North had during the Civil War was that they were more _____.assimilatednativistprogressiveindustrialized
- 15. Multiple ChoiceIn the 19th century Anglo Americans believed that Native Americans could ______ into American culture and give up their native culture and beliefs.industrializeassimilatecapitalizeprogress
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe American economic system is based on _____ which encourages free enterprise and open trade.industrylaissez fairecapitalismcountercultures
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe 1960s America's youth rejected the ideals of the mainstream society which resulted in the creation of a ______.industrializationcounterculturenativeindustry
- 18. Multiple ChoicePresident Hoover practiced ______ economics during the early years of the Great Depression causing people to think that he didn't care about the economy.countercultureinflationlaissez fairenativism
- 19. Multiple ChoiceIn the late 1800s, _______ discriminated against immigrants because they felt that they were superior.consumerscounterculturesnativistsarbitrators
- 20. Multiple ChoiceOverspending by the US government has caused a _____ of over 17 trillion dollars to accumulate over our nation's history.inflationcapitaldeficitdiplomacy
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThe Truman Doctrine shows that President Truman believed that it was the role of the US to make sure the US stays free but we can't always be the leader and take care of every other country in the world all the time.TrueFalse
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the purpose of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" pamphlets?convince the colonists to continue to support King Georgeto anger King Georgeto encourage colonists to support independenceto encourage rich land owners to financially support the revolution
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat was accomplished by the purchase of the Louisiana Purchase?It doubled the size of the USIt was one of Thomas Jefferson's greatest legaciesIt demonstrated Thomas Jefferson's change in belief about strict constitutional interpreationsall of the answers
- 24. Multiple ChoiceHow does Plessy v Ferguson reflect the values of American society in the late 19th century?America is moving towards desegregationAmerica does not believe in racial equalityAmerica did not have popular support of Black Codesthe South was still supporting slavery
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhy were Americans against Chinese immigration during the late 1880s?The Chinese were lazy and unwilling to workPeople were afraid the Chinese were taking all of the jobsThe Chinese were undermining the governmentThe Chinese were already wealthy
- 26. Multiple ChoiceFranklin Roosevelt stated, "true individual freedom cannot exist without economic security, and independence." He was discussing which policy?Monroe DoctrineNew DealIsolationismGreat Society
- 27. Multiple Choice
Based on the cartoon, how did House of Un-American Committee and McCarthyism negatively affect American society?enhanced rights granted by the Constitutionincreased fear of Coommunists in Americapurged Hollywood of known Communist spiesfought to rid our government of socialist programs, like Great Society - 28. Multiple ChoiceAbolitionists wanted to end slavery because they believed...slaves were worth a lot of moneysoutherners were willing to pay high prices to get good slavesno matter how much the price paid for a slave it did not take away their rights as human beingsslavery should end because it was too expensive to buy a human being
- 29. Multiple ChoiceTheodore Roosevelt stated, "we demand that big business give people a square deal; in return we must insist that when anyone engaged in big business honestly endeavors to do right he shall himself be given a square deal." Who would President Roosevelt support in a labor dispute?big businesslabororscomsumersnone
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhy were protesters against the Vietnam War in the 1960s and 1970s?they were against the military draftthey wanted the US to take an isolationist policy towards Vietnamthey did not believe in the Domino Theorythey wanted to be able to express their beliefs freely through their fashions and didn't like the uniforms
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following generalizations can BEST be supported by the information in the cartoon?Immigration to the US from Europe was not restricted by Quota LawsQuota Laws in the US limited the amount of immigration from EuropeThe Quota Laws restricted immigration from Europe more than from AsiaQuota Laws did not restrict immigration from Europe as very few Europeans wanted to move to the US anyway
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was NOT one of the key aspects of the La Causa Movement?Gaining equal rights for migrant farm workersInforming consumers of working conditionsInciting rebellion amongst the workersOrganizing an international produce boycott
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhat controversy resulted in the Scopes Trial in 1925?government vs sciencescience vs religioneducation vs sciencepeople vs government
- 34. Multiple ChoiceDuring the Great Migration, African Americans moved from the south into major US cities in the north and the east. What BEST explains why people moved to these regions?more college opportunitesjob opportunities in factoriesmore people of their racemore agriculture jobs
- 35. Multiple ChoiceThe Seneca Falls "Declaration of Sentiments" stated that "woman is man's equal." Which of the statements explain the desired change in status for women at the time?Men would now have to do houseworkNeither men nor women could voteWomen could get jobs and voteWomen could now wear pants
- 36. Multiple ChoiceThis painting illustrates Andrew Jackson's Native American policy that was expressed in theMonroe DoctrineHartford ConventionIndian Removal ActWebster-Ashburton Treaty
- 37. Multiple ChoiceIn the early 20th century, muckrackers were able to influence American society mainly through their:frequent act of civil disobedienceactivities as government officialspublication of articles and bookscontrol over industry and factories
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following movements supported by the suffragettes and the progressives represented an effort to clean up disease and poverty in the cities?Adoption of the referendum, initiative, and recallGetting rid of corruption, gambling, and prostitutionSupport for reform by passage of the Federal Reserve ActAdoption of the 17th Amendment to extend democracy to the US Senate
- 39. Multiple ChoiceDuring the Reconstruction Era, Radical Republicans urged fortwo separate countriessouth to become servants to the norththe south to reenter the Union with no punishmentharsh punishment for the south by making them pay a hefty price
- 40. Multiple ChoiceHow did Lincoln want to treat the south?forgave all rebelspunished all rebelsjoint cooperation of North and Southharshness towards leaders and leniency toward soldiers
- 41. Multiple ChoiceA group that controlled the activities of city governments are known as what?Tammany HallPolitical MachinesGraftsCorruption
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhat was Washington's stern warning, given during his farewell address?create alliances with other nationshave a strong national militaryallow the federal government to become stronger than the state governmentsavoid political parties
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWhich document was created with these men presentDeclaration of IndepenenceConstitutionMonroe DoctrineDeclaration of Sentiments
- 44. Multiple ChoiceBefore the Mexican-American war, the US ______________ Texas which upset Mexico.SecceededAnnexedIntegratedProhibited
- 45. Multiple ChoiceThe Civil War started with the _________ of South Carolina.Declaration of IndependenceSecessionProhibitionSectionalism
- 46. Multiple ChoiceAs the issue of slavery became more prominent, __________ split the country as individuals supported their own states.DiplomacyAmendmentsProhibitionSectionalism
- 47. Multiple ChoiceDuring the period of ________ the US experienced significant growth and reform in politics, labor issues, and the rights of citizens.CapitalismNativismProgressivismIndustrialization
- 48. Multiple ChoicePresident Lincoln believed that...the only way to keep a country strong was to have it fight against itself and then the stronger side could win fairly.the confederacy will endure as a separate nationa country will fall apart unless the people make a decision about being a slave or free countryAmerica is weak and voting is the only way to solve the issue fairly because the US is a democracy
- 49. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the cartoon, published during the French and Indian War, tell you about the state of the English colonies.the colonies are like a poisonous snake that is causing conflict for the British government and the British want to keep them dividedthe English colonists must join together and form an assembly to work out issues and support the British in their fight against the Frenchthat the English colonists recognize the necessity for unity in order to succeed in their fight against the Britishduring the Revolution colonists felt they needed to join together to succeed in meeting their goal of independence
- 50. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following documents had the purpose of securing America's foreign policy in the Western Hemisphere in 1823?Roosevelt CorollaryMonroe DoctrineTruman DoctrineDeclaration of Independence
- 51. Multiple ChoiceWhat was one of the main reasons the US went to war with Great Britain in 1812?the violence in the countryside committed by British soldiersthe British bombing American ships at seathe British seizing American citizens and impressing them onto British shipsthe British invaded America at Boston and New York
- 52. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following groups had a negative reaction to the taxation without representation during the American Revolution?colonistsBritish armynative AmericansKing George
- 53. Multiple ChoiceThe Berlin Airlift picture depicts...US aid to Western Berliners after the Soviets cut off supply routesUS aid to Eastern Berliners after the Soviets cut off supply routes
- 54. Multiple ChoicePresident Truman believed that Korea was the key to keep communism out of the Middle East. This is called the ____.domino theorymanifest destinyMarshall planMonroe doctrine
- 55. Multiple ChoiceSteamboats would travel on the Erie Canal. This was significant because:it helped produce hydroelectric powerit allowed the Navy to have a presence in the Great Lakesit displaced the Iroquois onto reservationsit improved transportation and promoted trade and settlement westward
- 56. Multiple ChoiceThe concept of interchangeable parts was important becuaseit allowed for easy repairs and mass productionit made production more inefficientit was invented by Thomas Edisonit was used to build the first gun
- 57. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the cartoon suggest is the "real" cause of the Great Depression?careless spendingbank failurestock market speculationover-production
- 58. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the justification for the decision of the Dred Scott case?all men are equal by lawAfrican Americans did not have rightsAfrican Americans are not citizens because they do not live in the USslaves should be free citizens
- 59. Multiple ChoiceWhat were the effects of the Brown vs Board of Education decisions?Black people attend poor schoolsIntegration would allow all races equal opportunities to attend quality schoolsIntegration forced white students to attend poor schoolsRacism was ended because of this court case
- 60. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the effects of the Dust Bowl?Migrant workers fled the Great Plains to Idaho looking for workDrought and wind storms caused a massive food shortage across the Great PlainsThe stock market crash of 1929 greatly affected farms on the Great PlainsAll farms across the Great Plains were forced to shut down and farmers moved to large cities to take factory jobs
- 61. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement BEST depicts how cotton impacted the decision of some states to secede?all southern states seceded because they all had cotton fieldsthe border states seceded because they grew most of the cottonthe deep south seceded because they grew mostly tobaccothe states that seceded had the majority of the cotton producers
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