U.S. History End of Course Practice #2

Front

One way in which the Declaration of Independence and the original United States Constitution are similar is that both promote the idea of

Back

the consent of the governed.

Front

The Civil War directly affected the Northern economy by

Back

stimulating the growth of factories.

Front

What factor aided the building of transcontinental railroads?

Back

The federal government provided free land to the railroad companies.

Front

Which of the following BEST describes the status of women living in the Western United States during the late 19th Century?
Options:
They were legally allowed to vote in federal elections.
They had access to electrical appliances that made life easier.
They received the same wages as men who performed similar work.
They had higher levels of education than women elsewhere in the country.

Back

They were legally allowed to vote in federal elections.

Front

Why was the 15th Amendment added to the Constitution?

Back

Former slaves were being denied rights as citizens.

Front

In the early 20th Century, muckraking authors Upton Sinclair and Ida Tarbell primarily criticized the federal government for

Back

ignoring abuses committed by big business.

Front

During the Progressive Era, voters were given more opportunities to select political party candidates through

Back

direct primary elections.

Front

The main reason President John F. Kennedy proposed the establishment of the Peace Corps was to

Back

improve conditions in developing nations.

Front

What was an outcome of the Watergate affair during the administration of President Richard Nixon?

Back

Respect for the office of the president declined.

Front

Which term most accurately describes United States foreign policy during the Cold War? Options: containment, nonalignment, Big Stick, Open Door

Back

containment