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Question 1 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

How did the launch of Sputnik affect the American public?

It prompted Congress to investigate communist infiltration in the federal government.

It made many Americans realize that communism was not an inferior economic system.

It raised fears that the Soviet Union could drop a nuclear bomb directly on the United States.

It showed that the U.S.S.R was more interested in scientific development than in an arms race.

Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

(LC)

Which of these were brought up for trial in Nuremberg after World War II?

Nazi leaders

Soviet generals

German prisoners of war

concentration camp guards

Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

The baby-boom that followed World War II later contributed to which of the following?

expanding job opportunities in the 1980s

dramatic increase in elementary school enrollment in the 1970s

increase in Social Security collections in the 1950s

creation of a youth culture in the 1960s

Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

Which of these groups was largely left out of the rising prosperity in post-War America?

small businesses

blue-collar workers

inner-city minorities

suburban households

Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

(LC)

Which of these resulted from the success of McCarthyism?

increased spending on the military

the resignation of President Truman

the blacklisting of suspected communists

decreases in immigration quotas for Eastern Europe

Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

Concerns about the national debt since the 1990s have resulted in which of the following?

a significant decrease in the popularity of Republican-supported tax policies

increasing calls to decrease the size of the U.S. military to pre-World War II levels

proposals to eliminate or reform social welfare programs created in the 1960s

efforts to increase immigration from Asia for professional occupations in the U.S.

Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

What did the Supreme Court say in its ruling in Regents of the University of California v. Bakke (1978)?

Affirmative action programs do not violate the Constitution.

Racial quotas are necessary to correct for past discrimination.

The Constitution forbids any government policy that uses a racial classification.

Even states without official segregation policies must take steps to integrate their schools.

Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

Which Constitutional amendment was the focus of arguments in Brown v. Board of Education?

the Fourteenth Amendment

the Fourth Amendment

the First Amendment

the Tenth Amendment

Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(HC)

Which statement explains how the launch of Sputnik affected the Cold War arms race?

It convinced military leaders in the United States to begin developing an anti-ballistic missile defense shield.

It showed U.S. and Soviet leaders that conventional weapons were outdated, which led to a cut in defense spending in both nations.

It led to the development of long-range rockets that would enable the United States and the Soviet Union to attack each other directly.

It showed both superpowers how dangerous atomic weapons were, which prompted the signing of the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT).

Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

(LC)

Which of these was formed to create mutual defense arrangements between the United States and the nations of Western Europe?

United Nations

Alliance for Progress

International Monetary Fund

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Question 11 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

(LC)

Which of these Civil Rights leaders favored black nationalism?

Malcolm X

James Farmer

Thurgood Marshall

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Question 12 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

(LC)

Passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was influenced by which of these events?

the Freedom Summer

the March on Washington

the Montgomery Bus Boycott

the Selma Voting Rights Campaign

Question 13 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(HC)

The photograph below was taken in a diner in 1964:

A photograph of several African American people sitting at the counter of a diner is shown. At the end of the counter, a white man stands wearing a hat, and a white waitress stands behind the counter.
© 2012 The Associated Press

Which explains why the Black Power leaders would criticize the actions taken by the students in the photograph?

The students were not using civil disobedience principles.

The students were focused on integrating the races.

The students were protesting President Johnson's actions in Vietnam.

The students believed that there should be separate facilities for the races.

Question 14 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

(LC)

Which of these is true about the U.S. economy in the early 21st century?

The United States has the world's largest economy.

The United States exports more goods than any other nation.

U.S. households enjoy the highest standard of living in the world.

U.S. industries produce most of the goods consumed in the United States.

Question 15 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

(LC)

Which act passed by President Johnson was designed to eliminate discrimination in access to housing?

Economic Opportunity Act

Omnibus Housing Act

Model Cities Act

Fair Housing Act

Question 16 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

The quote below was written in the 1940s:

"They say temperatures of 7,000 degrees centigrade hit me...Nobody there looked like human beings...Humans had lost the ability to speak. People couldn't scream, 'It hurts!' even when they were on fire...People with their legs wrenched off. Without heads. Or with faces burned and swollen out of shape. The scene I saw was a living hell."

The quote above is associated with which of the following events?

Battle of Midway

bombing of Hiroshima

Battle of the Coral Sea

bombing of Pearl Harbor

Question 17 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

(LC)

The United States has fought a war with which of the following countries because of concerns about nuclear proliferation?

Iraq

Vietnam

Afghanistan

North Korea

Question 18 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

The photograph below shows an antiwar protest held near the Pentagon Building in 1967:

Image showing anti war protests near the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. The image shows a group of military officers with the letters MP on the sleeves of their uniforms and on their helmets. The military officers are standing in a single line in front of a group of young protestors. The protestors appear to be peaceful. One of the protestors is holding out a flower to the group of officers.
Public Domain

What was one effect of protests such as the one depicted in the photograph?

President Lyndon Johnson's popularity dropped sharply.

Congress was motivated to pass the War Powers Resolution.

Large numbers of draft-age men fled to Canada to avoid fighting in Vietnam.

Republican leaders publicly attacked the military's handling of the Vietnam War.

Question 19 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

What effect did the publication of the Pentagon Papers have on the American public?

It helped them understand why the Watergate scandal took place.

It made them aware of the government's lies about the Vietnam War.

It convinced them that communism was a dire threat to their security.

It showed them that draft boards had discriminated against minorities.

Question 20 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(HC)

The quote below was taken from a speech given on August 29, 1945, to engineers on the Manhattan Project by the military commander in charge of the project:

"The only thing that we have to think about is that the war is over and that a great many of [sic] Americans are going to be safe and in good hands who wouldn't have been if it hadn't been for the Manhattan District "
--General Leslie Grove

Why would Grove have told the engineers "the only thing we have to think about is that the war is over"?

The decision to use atomic weapons was opposed by some who felt it was immoral.

The decision to use atomic weapons was not supported by most Americans

The decision to use atomic weapons prolonged the war against Japan.

The decision to used atomic weapons allowed German scientists to develop similar weapons.

Question 21 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

Over 20 men are shown lying on what look like four shelves. They appear very crowded with the men lying close together and only about three feet between the shelves. Some are looking at the camera, but others are looking away. None are smiling. They look very thin and poorly dressed. One man is standing off to the side. He is undressed, but holding fabric over the lower part of his body. He is very thin and the bones of his ribcage can be seen.
© 2012 Discovery Education

Persons found responsible for scenes in the image above would be charged with which of the following?

Holocaust crimes

crimes against nature

crimes against the peace

crimes against humanity

Question 22 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

Which statement explains why the 1973 OPEC Oil Embargo had a major impact on the United States?

By 1973, the national debt had reached a record high level.

The United States was still involved in the Vietnam War in 1973.

By 1973, the United States had become dependent on foreign energy sources.

The United States did not have any troops stationed in the Middle East in 1973.

Question 23 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

Which of these concerns dominated policymaking during George W. Bush's presidency?

ending a prolonged economic crisis

preventing terrorist attacks on U.S. territory

improving the quality of American public education

decreasing the United States' reliance on foreign energy sources

Question 24 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

The following statement comes from Congressional Act passed during the Kennedy Administration:

No employer ... shall discriminate ... between employees on the basis of sex by paying wages to employees ... at a rate less than the rate at which he pays wages to employees of the opposite sex in such establishment for equal work on jobs[,]requires equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.

Source: http://finduslaw.com/equal-pay-act-1963-epa-29-us-code-chapter-8-206d

What group was largely responsible for getting this law passed?

National Organization for Women

U.S. Department of Labor Women's Bureau

National Women's Party

Presidential Commission on the Status of Women

Question 25 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

How were the Freedom Rides and Freedom Summer similar?

Both events had the goal of ending segregation in the South.

Both events focused on expanding voting rights for African Americans.

Both were created and led by white activists.

Both met with violent resistance in the South.

Question 26 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

(LC)

The goals of which two social movements were served by affirmative action programs?

labor and counterculture

nativism and temperance

Civil Rights and feminism

Black Power and Red Power

Question 27 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

(LC)

Which of the following was the name for Roosevelt and Churchill's agreement to collective security, disarmament, freedom of the seas, and economic cooperation?

Yalta Conference

Potsdam Conference

Atlantic Charter

Tehran Conference

Question 28 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(HC)

Which statement explains how the outcome of the Cuban Missile Crisis affected the Cold War?

It encouraged Soviet expansion in Latin America.

It led to an intensification of the nuclear arms race.

It prompted U.S. and Soviet leaders to negotiate arms-reduction treaties.

It motivated the United States to seek an alliance with Communist China.

Question 29 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(HC)

The quote below comes from the Supreme Court's ruling in Mapp v. Ohio (1961):

We hold that all evidence obtained by searches and seizures in violation of the Constitution is, by that same authority, inadmissible in a state court.

Source: http://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/historics/USSC_CR_0367_0643_ZO.html

This ruling was part of which of these trends?

the Court's efforts to limit executive privilege

the Court's expansion of the rights of the accused

the Court's efforts to achieve an integrated society

the Court's reaction to states' efforts to resist desegregation

Question 30 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

During the 21st century, immigration reformers have been interested in doing which of the following?

combating illegal immigration

increasing immigrants' economic opportunities

luring more skilled workers to the United States

helping to assimilate immigrants into American society

Question 31 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

The immigration policies in place since the 1980s have resulted in which of the following?

a slowing of immigration from Eastern Europe

a steady increase in the population of Northeastern cities

a slowing of labor outsourcing to Asia and Latin America

a steady increase in the United States' Hispanic population

Question 32 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

Which of these changes resulted from the United States' entry into World War II?

The birthrate among young couples in urban areas decreased significantly.

Women entered the industrial workforce in large numbers for the first time.

African Americans were able to eliminate major forms of legal discrimination.

Labor unions gained thousands of new members and increased political power.

Question 33 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

How did the outbreak of World War II affect German Americans?

It increased suspicion that German Americans were Nazi supporters.

It prompted nearly all military-age German American men to enlist in the military.

It resulted in the imprisoning of all Germans who did not sign a loyalty oath to the United States.

It led many German Americans to migrate back to their homeland.

Question 34 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

The photograph below shows General Douglas MacArthur wading ashore on the island of Leyte in the Philippines:

A black and white photo shows a group of seven uniformed men walking out of knee deep ocean waves after disembarking from landing craft, which are seen in the background. In the center of the photo is General Douglas MacArthur wearing an officer
Public Domain

Why was this event a significant step in the war in the Pacific?

It brought the U.S. military within air-strike range of mainland Japan.

It was the first time the United States had captured territory from Japan.

It showed that resistance to the U.S. advance on Japan was largely over.

It gave the United States access to natural resources needed for the war effort.

Question 35 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

This poster was issued by the U.S. government during World War II:

An illustration color poster shows a man dressed in a suit, tie, and hat driving a convertible car with the top down. In the passenger seat next to the man is a white outline caricature of Adolf Hitler, in uniform with the hair swept across the forehead and a small moustache. The text says, When you ride ALONE you ride with Hitler. Join a car sharing club TODAY!
Public Domain

What was the purpose of this poster produced by the Office of Price Administration during World War II?

to encourage enlistment in the military

to generate public support for the war effort

to remind Americans how precious their freedoms are

to encourage conservation of resources for the war

Question 36 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

(LC)

Which of these measures increased significantly during the two decades following the end of World War II?

interest rates

birth rate

inflation rate

union membership rates

Question 37 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

(LC)

Which of these nations held U.S. hostages during the late-1970s?

Iran

Libya

Lebanon

Afghanistan

Question 38 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

(LC)

Which of these modern U.S. wars was fought to drive one country out of another country?

Iraq War

Vietnam War

Afghanistan War

Persian Gulf War

Question 39 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

Which of these resulted from the activities of Senator Joseph McCarthy?

The United States adopted a policy of containment.

A widespread network of Soviet spies was uncovered.

The Civil Rights movement gained popularity and power.

Americans felt pressure to accuse others of supporting communism.

Question 40 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(HC)

The photograph below was taken in the United States in 1942:

Image of several Japanese American students standing in a line with their belongings waiting to board a bus.
Public Domain

Which of the following events prompted the action shown in the photograph in 1942?

the United States' rise of isolationist sentiments

the United States' decision to enter World War II

Japan's aggressive expansionism

Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor

Question 41 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

Which of these was one result of the Persian Gulf War?

The United States maintained a large military force in the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia cut off diplomatic and trade relations with the United States.

Syria, Jordan, and Kuwait joined a military alliance with the United States.

The United States provided funding and workers to rebuild destroyed Iraqi cities.

Question 42 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

Which statement describes the U.S. relationship with Iraq during the 1990s?

The United States kept thousands of troops stationed in Iraq to maintain a stable government.

The United States gave Iraq a large amount of military aid to help the country fight against Iran.

The United States cut off diplomatic ties and trade relations with Iraq to protest its poor human-rights record.

The United States maintained economic sanctions against Iraq to prevent it from becoming a threat to peace in the region.

Question 43 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)The quote below was written in the 1940s:

"Suppose my neighbor's home catches fire, and I have a length of garden hose four or five hundred feet away. If he can take my garden hose and connect it up with his hydrant, I may help him to put out his fire...I don't say to him before that operation, Neighbor, my garden hose cost me 15 dollars; you have to pay me 15 dollars for it... I don't want 15 dollars, I want my garden hose back after the fire is over."

Source: http://docs.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/odllpc2.html

Franklin Delano Roosevelt used the quote above to justify which of the following policies?

isolationism

cash-and-carry

the Neutrality Acts

the Lend-Lease Act

Question 44 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(HC)

The graph below shows the number of people in poverty and the poverty rate in the United States from 1959 to 2009:

A graph titled the Number in Poverty and Poverty Rate from 1959 to 2009 is shown. The graph shows that both the number in poverty and the poverty rate declined from 1959 to the early 1970s. In the 1970s, both the number in poverty and the poverty rate began to increase. There were dips in the poverty rate in the late 1990s and early 2000s, but generally the rates increased through 2009.
Public Domain

The trend in the graph provides evidence of which of the following?

the increased support for government intervention in U.S. businesses

the decline in U.S. citizens attending higher education institutions

the failure of Great Society programs to achieve their goals

the lack of skilled workers living in the United States

Question 45 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

(LC)

What was the central goal of the National Organization for Women (NOW)?

expanding women's reproductive freedoms

increasing women's representation in Congress

ending domestic violence and sexual harassment

achieving political and economic equality for women

Question 46 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

(LC)

Which of the following symbolized the women's rights movement in the 1960s?

passage of Title IX

election of the first female U.S. Senator

passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965

publication of Betty Friedan's Feminine Mystique

Question 47 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

Which type of action was used by the Red Power movement more than any other?

sit-ins

strikes

occupations

freedom rides

Question 48 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

Which of these forms of civil disobedience were used only by the Civil Rights movement?

sit-ins

occupations

freedom rides

protest marches

Question 49 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(HC)

Which describes the connection between the U.S. Constitution and the Patriot Act?

The Patriot Act violates some of the rights and freedoms established in the U.S. Constitution in an effort to combat terrorism.

The Patriot Act helps protect potential terrorists from unfair government searches and seizures by increasing the power of the U.S. Constitution.

The Patriot Act adds several new amendments to the U.S. Constitution to help protect the world against the spread of terror.

The Patriot Act reinforces and protects the rights and freedoms established in the U.S. Constitution.

Question 50 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(HC)

The poster below was produced by the U.S. government during World War II:

A color photograph shows a woman working on the wingspanpit glass of a plane. She wears work coveralls with a nametag. Her hair is tucked under a kerchief. Her wedding ring is visible on her left hand. The text reads, The more Women at work the sooner we win! A text box at the bottom reads, Women are also needed as farm workers, typists, salespeople, waitresses, timekeepers, elevator operators, messengers, laundresses, teachers, conductors, and in hundreds of other jobs. See your local U.S. employment service.
Library of Congress - POS - WWII - US .F34.J71 1943 (B size) [P&P]

Which statement about women in the workforce does this poster support?

Women who entered the workforce earned wages equal to men.

Women who entered the workforce did not always do "men's" work.

Women who entered the workforce were usually married with children.

Women who entered the workforce moved upward to career success.

Question 51 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

Which of these Civil Rights actions resulted in the participation of thousands of non-African Americans?

freedom rides

lunch counter sit-ins

the March on Washington

the Montgomery Bus Boycott

Question 52 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(HC)

In 1950, why did the Soviet Union object to the inclusion of China as one of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council?

At the time, communists were attempting to take over China and had yet to succeed.

China would have greater veto power than the Soviet Union and would veto Soviet ideas.

At the time, China was a U.S possession and would vote against Soviet interests

China had just become communist and the Soviets did not want another communist nation on the council.

Question 53 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

How did the Berlin Blockade impact the Cold War?

It stopped the reunification of Germany under pro-American government.

It allowed the Soviet Union to retain control over most of Eastern Europe.

It convinced the United States that it must stand firm against communist expansion.

It prevented the Soviet Union from placing missiles within striking range of Western Europe.

Question 54 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

What effect did the Korean War have on domestic politics in the United States?

It undermined the popularity of Senator Joseph McCarthy and helped bring an end to the Second Red Scare.

It undermined the popularity of President Truman and helped Dwight Eisenhower win the presidential election of 1952.

It increased the popularity of the Democratic Party and deepened Americans' commitment to fighting communism abroad.

It increased the popularity of the Republicans in Congress and allowed them to make significant increases in defense spending.

Question 55 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

Which statement summarizes the results of the Korean War?

North Korea was annexed by Communist China.

North Korea and South Korea were unified under a communist dictatorship.

South Korea transferred a large area to North Korea.

A permanent divide was established between North and South Korea.

Question 56 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

The United Nations charter was drafted during which occasion?

a conference held by the Allies during World War II

a summit between the United States and the Soviet Union

a joint session of Congress held after the Pearl Harbor attack

a meeting of the victorious nations after the defeat of Germany

Question 57 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

How did the launch of Sputnik lead to the creation of NASA?

The U.S. space agency acquired secret technology from Soviet defectors.

Desire to attract top Soviet scientists led to the development of a space program.

The Soviet satellite was a joint venture with the United States and Soviet Union.

Fear of Soviet expansion into space led to the development of the U.S. space program.

Question 58 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

President Nixon's policy of Vietnamization involved which of these?

improving trade relations between the United States and North Vietnam

increasing the military capacities of the South Vietnamese armed forces

focusing diplomatic efforts on bringing a peaceful end to the Vietnam War

spending more money on the Vietnam War than other military commitments

Question 59 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

The quote below comes from the War Powers Resolution:

The President in every possible instance shall consult with Congress before introducing United States Armed Forces into hostilities or into situation where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, and after every such introduction shall consult regularly with the Congress until United States Armed Forces are no longer engaged in hostilities or have been removed from such situations.

Source: http://www.policyalmanac.org/world/archive/war_powers_resolution.shtml

How did the Vietnam War contribute to passage of this resolution?

It showed Republicans that Democrats were not committed to containment strongly enough.

It made it seem as though the president had broken the law.

It demonstrated the consequences of giving the president too much power over the military.

It made members of Congress question the need for continuing to give the military a large budget.

Question 60 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(MC)

Which statement describes part of the United States' role in the global economy?

The United States has the highest tariff rates in the world.

The United States is the largest producer of energy in the world.

The United States imports more goods than any other nation in the world.

The United States employs the largest number of industrial workers in the world.

Answer 2

@96hannahrayne

Answer 3

I m currently on question 53/60

Answer 4

o_o.

Answer 5

lol

Answer 6

2. is nazi leaders

Answer 7

Do you have answers that you can just link me to? Do i can verify my answers ? @96hannahrayne

Answer 8

Soo*

Answer 9

no. but i took the test 3 times im pretty sure i know the answers...

Answer 10

3x, lmfao?? I m sorry you had to go thru that lol

Answer 11

Ok, then can you start with 53? That s where im at

Answer 12

well its a hard test.

Answer 13

A man named Alexander Graham Bell received a patent for his telephone invention in 1876. Today many Americans carry a cell phone around with them. Define patent law and describe how patents encourage competition? :L answer mine ;o!

Answer 14

Not really hard , just time consuming.. lol 5 hours now on and off. I have no life

Answer 15

Answer mine then i ll maybe consider answering yours lol

Answer 16

Aweee :-[

Answer 17

@96hannahrayne can you tell me 53-60?? The ones you know

Answer 18

In the 1970s, the U.S. government set the price for gasoline around one dollar per gallon. Define price controls and describe how some people believe they protect competition.
? :O!

Answer 19

can you hold on, i have to go look for them cause i sent all my answers through messages to people

Answer 20

oh ok

Answer 21

53. it convinced

Answer 22

oops made mistake Im at 48/60 but DID 53. lol sorry 4 the misunderstanding

Answer 23

Yeah i got the same for 53

Answer 24

CHEATERS..

Answer 25

Just kidding..

Answer 26

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Answer 27

help me ;o!