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- 1. Multiple Choice
A. an abolitionistB. a former slaveC. a plantation owner. a northern merchant - 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich best explains why the U.S. government used propaganda with the image of“Rosie the Riveter” as an ideal for women to imitate?A. because too few men wanted to work factory jobsB. because many men had been taken out of the work force. because women were demanding equal pay for equal workD. because modem technology left women with too much free time
- 3. Multiple ChoiceA. They were concerned that there was a nuclear missile gap and prioritizedtrying to catch up with the United States.B. They convinced the United States military to outspend them on nuclearweapons and waste their money.C. They were not as focused on nuclear weapons as they were on building moretraditional weapons.D. They were willing to retire outdated nuclear missiles and have fewer, morereliable weapons.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceA. The end of the Civil War brought many immigrants to the United States to farmthe North Dakota Territory.B. The North Dakota Territory saw an explosion in railroad lines that changed thelandscape of the Great Plains.C. Many immigrants came to the North Dakota Territory for the economicopportunities provided through the Homestead Act.D. New settlers on the Great Plains planted trees to protect their homes and landfrom the constant wind which changed the North Dakota Territory completely.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceA. He wanted the Central Powers to pay reparations to the countries theyhad invaded.. He wanted the creation of a group of nations dedicated to ending war in the world.. He wanted the winners of the war to enter into an agreement on free trade.D. He wanted the Allies to maintain a large enough army to ensure peace.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceA. the difficulty the United States experienced trying to move past slaveryB. the division of the people of the United States because of theirpolitical differencesC. the challenges facing the men running for the office of president of theUnited StatesD. the arguments between the men running for the office of president of theUnited States
- 7. Multiple ChoiceA. improved apple productionB. found many uses for peanutsC. developed the motion-picture projectorD. improved the process of steel manufacturing
- 8. Multiple ChoiceA. Scott believed he had been a free man while working for Emerson in Illinois.B. Scott had enough money to buy his freedom from Emerson in Missouri.C. Scott was put up for sale by Emerson in Missouri.D. Scott wanted Emerson to stay in Illinois.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceA. 1B. 2C. 3D. 4
- 10. Multiple ChoiceA. The Cuban Missile CrisisB. The Watergate AffairC. The Civil Rights ActD. The Vietnam War
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat was a direct result of the North Korean invasion of South Korea inJune of 1950?A. General MacArthur landed U.S. troops at Inchon to attack North Korea.B. China sent troops across the Yalu River to support the North Korean army advance.C. The United States and the Soviet Union divided and occupied theKorean Peninsula.D. The United Nations voted to condemn North Korea and support South Korea militarily.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceA. Buffalo Soldiers had few duties.B. Buffalo Soldiers received a generous salary.C. Buffalo Soldiers had long careers in the military.D. Buffalo Soldiers were recognized for serving their country.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceA. The North had a large immigrant population.B. The South had more industry than the North.C. The Southern economy was based on agricultural exports.D. The Northern economy offered various business opportunities.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceA. Investment in Northern IndustriesB. Immigration to Northern and Southern CitiesC. Regional Differences of the North and SouthD. Economic Importance of Slavery for the South
- 15. Multiple ChoiceA. an amount of money that is owedB. realization of the success of a person. responsibility for completing an actionD. money loaned that will be paid back later
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThey were tired of the fear and difficulties and wanted to go home.B. They were convinced their side was winning and wanted to attack the enemy.C. They were angry about the lack of supplies and demanded that thegovernment fix the problems.D. They were still supporting the war despite the hardships and were ready tocontinue fighting.
- 17. Multiple Choice. The newspaper published the story that the government wanted told.B. The newspaper used its reporting to influence public support for the war.C. The newspaper allowed politicians to express their opinions about the events.D. The newspaper reported the facts as accurately as possible to informthe public.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhy did the Democratic Party separate into the Northern Democrats (headed by Stephen Douglas) and the Southern Democrats (headed by John Breckinridge)prior to the 1860 presidential election?A. The Northern Democrats opposed the Southern Democrats on the expansion ofslavery into foreign territories.B. The Northern Democrats opposed the Southern Democrats on the issue ofimporting slaves from foreign countries.C. The Northern Democrats opposed the Southern Democrats on the use ofpopular sovereignty in deciding the slavery issue.D. The Northern Democrats opposed the Southern Democrats on the issue ofprotecting slavery in all of the newly formed territories.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceA. Men can be trusted to protect women.B. Men will eventually give women the right to vote.C. Women should have the same rights as men.D. Women with the vote will be able to improve society for men.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceA. Southern planters banded together to defend themselves from former slavesraiding their land.B. Southern farmers were driven to violently protest tariffs that the governmentpassed on farm products.C. Southern veterans were angered by the United States not recognizing theirservice during the war.D. Southern men formed groups to keep former slaves and their supporters fromusing their rights during Reconstruction.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceA. new citizensB. hard workersC. skilled tradesmenD. immigrant engineers
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhy did the majority of Tennessee voters choose to remain with the United State sin February 1861 and then agree to join the Confederacy a few months later?A. Abraham Lincoln introduced an emancipation proclamation.B. The Battle of Fort Sumter changed the minds of many citizens.C. Union troops were sent to the state capital to block a vote on secession.D. The Republican Party announced that it would bar slavery in new territories.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceA. It was led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.B. It supported a U.S. Supreme Court decision.C. It forced the U.S. Congress to control the schools.D. It violated the rights of the Arkansas state legislature.
- 24. Multiple ChoiceA. President Johnson wanted Southern states readmitted to the Union withno preconditions.B. President Johnson wanted a military district for each of the ten states to bereadmitted to the Union.C. President Johnson wanted Congress to take direct responsibility for carryingout readmitting the Southern states to the Union.D. President Johnson wanted to limit the number of requirements on whitecitizens of Southern states as a condition for readmitting those states to the Union.
- 25. Multiple ChoiceA. the amount of readily available timberB. the opportunity to own large plots of land for little moneyC. the number of railroads that provided transportation for settlersD. the improvement in drilling which allowed easy access to water
- 26. Multiple ChoiceA. Construction work became a major American industry.B. Government money was used to build most new homes.C. Mass-production processes spread to other major industries.D. Neighborhoods containing only new homes grew up outside American cities.
- 27. Multiple ChoiceA. the economic collapse during the Great DepressionB. the high prices after an expensive warC. the military defeat after World War ID. the failure of presidential leadership
- 28. Multiple ChoiceA. Vicksburg Falls to Union ForcesB. Lee Surrenders at Appomattox CourthouseC. President Lincoln Makes Speech at GettysburgD. President Lincoln Issues Emancipation Proclamation
- 29. Multiple ChoiceA. The three countries allied because they shared common goals.B. The three countries allied because they shared common enemies.C. The alliance of the countries was a benefit only for the weakest of the three.D. The alliance of the countries was forced on the rest by the strongest country.
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was a social consequence of the Civil War on the former Confederate states?A. The South was led by a strong federal government.B. One fourth of Southern workers were killed.C. The Southern cotton crop was destroyed.D. Slavery was abolished in the South.
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