US History STAAR Review #3

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Which problem is Nancy Reagan hoping to solve with the "JUST SAY NO" campaign?

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Drug and alcohol abuse among children.

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Which event prompted the United States to enter World War II? Options: The German annexation of Austria. The Soviet occupation of Germany. The landing of Allied soldiers on Normandy Beach. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

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The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

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Which benefit resulted from the introduction of the BESSEMER STEEL PROCESS?

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Stronger and cheaper material for railroads and bridges.

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The CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1957 established a Civil Rights Division within the US Department of Justice. What was the main purpose of this division?

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To enforce laws prohibiting discrimination.

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What was a major influence on the popularity of the flapper during the 1920s?

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A shift away from the traditional roles of women.

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During the Cold War, the House of Un-American Activities Committee investigated suspected members of the -

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Communist Party.

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During the Cold War, President Eisenhower and the US were concerned about -

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The spread of communism in Asia.

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During Reconstruction the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments were ratified. Which issue did these amendments address?

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Rights for former slaves.

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What was the main purpose of this World War II poster?

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To encourage citizens to volunteer to help support the war.

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Which situation is an example of a person using technology initially designed for the military? A teenager pumps gasoline into a new car. A man uses a credit card to pay for new purchases. A pediatrician vaccinates patients against polio. A woman uses a Global Positioning System to navigate around town.

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A woman uses a Global Positioning System to navigate around town.