What was the primary goal of the Allied leaders when they met at the Yalta Conference in 1945?

to establish a plan for post-war governance of Europe

What concern regarding the Supreme Court is reflected in this cartoon?

It was in danger of being controlled by President Roosevelt.

What has been one long-term result of the events of the Great Depression? Options: State governments control social security benefits for seniors. The federal government takes on a greater role during times of economic crisis. The scope of government-funded social programs in the country has declined. Federal law requires the budget to be balanced to avoid further deficit spending.

The federal government takes on a greater role during times of economic crisis.

How did President Roosevelt respond to several Supreme Court rulings that were unfavorable toward his New Deal programs?

He proposed a law that would allow him to add additional judges to the Court.

After taking office, how did Franklin Delano Roosevelt respond to the banking crisis?

He declared a national bank holiday.

Which most accurately describes the goal of the Tennessee Valley Authority? Options: to complete environmental projects such as building dams and national parks, to employ artists and writers to artistically capture American life, to build the infrastructure needed to bring electricity to rural areas, to regulate businesses and break up monopolies

to build the infrastructure needed to bring electricity to rural areas

For what purpose did Franklin D. Roosevelt most likely make this argument for breaking the Neutrality Acts?

to implement the Lend and Lease Act

Based on this passage, why would Roosevelt feel it necessary to insist that the United States be willing to provide weapons to foreign nations? Options: Americans were dependent on the League of Nations, American industry needed a transatlantic market, American security depended on the success of the democratic nations, America relied on the income provided by loans of foreign nations

American security depended on the success of the democratic nations

Based on this passage, what is Roosevelt's primary international concern? Options: communist encroachment in Eastern Europe, fascist upheaval in Western Europe, Communist insurrections in East Asia, European dominance of Asiatic shipping rights

fascist upheaval in Western Europe

What conclusion could be drawn from these actions? Options: The United States was committed to remaining neutral in the conflict in Europe. The United States was preparing to go to war before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The United States was supportive of the Axis Powers during the conflict in Europe. The United States was convinced Britain could defeat Germany on its own.

The United States was preparing to go to war before the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

Which of the following best explains the factor that prompted United States involvement in military actions during the Second World War? Germany attempted to convince the Mexican government to attack the United States, Germany declared war against the United States, Japan conducted a surprise attack on a United States military base, The Japanese navy carried out strikes against United States shipping interests

Japan conducted a surprise attack on a United States military base

Which statement best reflects how a member of the Republican Party would view the government and economy after the crash of the stock market? Options: "The government should stay out of this. The economy will recover on its own."; "The government should pass as many programs as possible to help people."; "The government should increase taxes on the rich to fund more government programs."; "Unemployed Americans should receive great financial help from the government."

The government should stay out of this. The economy will recover on its own.

What generalization can be made about the consistent participation in Conferences by Allied Leaders?

Roosevelt and Churchill developed a positive working relationship because they attended many conferences together.

What contributed to the main headline in this newspaper?

overspending and buying stocks on margin

What impact did this event have on America?

It resulted in a population shift as many families abandoned farms and moved farther west.

What led to the stock market crash of 1929? Options: the unwillingness of people to invest in new industries, too much government spending on welfare programs, excessive borrowing and buying stocks on margin, too much government regulation of the stock market

excessive borrowing and buying stocks on margin

What sentiment about the Great Depression is evident in this photograph?

Many Americans believed President Hoover was not doing enough to alleviate the impact of the Great Depression.

What event from Hoover's presidency best demonstrates the idea of this speech? Options: Hoover’s promotion of the idea of “rugged individualism”, Hoover’s approval of $700 million to build the Boulder Dam, the creation of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, the passage of a federal loan package to help farmers

Hoover’s promotion of the idea of “rugged individualism”

Why did the power of labor unions increase during the New Deal?

Federal legislation was passed to guarantee the rights of labor unions.

How did the event in the shaded area affect the entire country?

Farmers fled the area for the West Coast, and they were met with discrimination and had trouble finding jobs.

After the stock market crash, what practice caused banks to collapse?

mass amounts of people trying to get their money out of banks

What action did President Roosevelt take to address the situation in this cartoon?

He proposed adding six justices to the Supreme Court

The message of this cartoon is consistent with what criticism of President Franklin D. Roosevelt?

President Roosevelt's initiatives gave the executive branch too much power

What criticism of the New Deal is the author of this cartoon portraying?

Spending on New Deal programs created a large national debt.

What is the main idea of this cartoon?

Government intervention was the primary strategy introduced by President Roosevelt to alleviate the United States’ economic problems.

How did this executive order impact Civil Rights?

It brought attention to the need for civil rights reform and spurred future actions to promote equality.

Which pull factor explains the trend on this map?

African Americans were seeking better economic opportunities in more industrialized areas of the country.

The government's action in this situation is evidence of what idea?

During wartime, the government's economic powers include the ability to take over private businesses.

What justification did the United States use for the event Mr. Korematsu references in this statement, Japanese internment ?

During a time of war, the government can limit individual rights to protect national security.

This graph supports what idea about United States involvement in World War II?

Participation in the war created new jobs and helped pull the United States out of the Depression.

Which represents a federal attempt to limit civil liberties during World War II? Options: The Espionage and Sedition Acts, the suspension of Habeas Corpus, the use of wiretaps on citizens, specifically Communists, the passage of Executive Order 9066, leading to Japanese internment

the passage of Executive Order 9066, leading to Japanese internment

Why did President Roosevelt establish the War Refugee Board?

to help European Jews escape the Holocaust

What conclusion is best supported by these excerpts?

President Roosevelt sought to reject the laissez-faire economic policies of Republicans.

Outrage over the discovery of the Holocaust led to what outcome at the end of World War II? Options: the end of conflicts between Jews and Arabs in the Middle East, the creation of the state of Israel, the end of the practice of genocide in Africa, the establishment of a Palestinian state in the Middle East

the creation of the state of Israel

During World War II, which action by the federal government was deemed constitutional in the Supreme Court in the case Korematsu v. United States ? Options: nstituting a draft to expand the size of the army, building an atomic bomb to use against Japan, requiring citizens to ration goods such as gas and food , forcing Japanese Americans into internment camps

forcing Japanese Americans into internment camps

USHC Unit 6 Test Review

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Why do many historians consider the implementation of the New Deal to be a turning point for the federal government?

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It added the responsibility of providing for the welfare of citizens to the role of the federal government.

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How was President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s response to the Great Depression philosophically different from President Hoover’s response?

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Roosevelt believed the government should provide direct aid to the people most affected.

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How did the world community respond to German actions against Jews such as the Nuremberg laws and Kristallnacht?

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Nations like the United States took little action to address the problem.

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What was the purpose of the organization whose logo is displayed in this image?

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to increase consumer confidence in the banking system

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What circumstances contributed to these changes?

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the economic crisis caused by the Great Depression and the onset of World War II

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What conclusion can be drawn regarding President Roosevelt’s first one hundred days in office?

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He took quick action to fix the economy.

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Regarding European Jewish refugees, between 1939 and 1945, the United States...

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refused to accept large numbers of refugees.

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