The image most directly reflects which of the following views? The United States needed to contain communism., Both the U.S. and the Soviet Union engaged in brinkmanship tactics during the Cold War., Americans used bomb shelters to showcase their buying prowess as consumers., “Mutually Assured Destruction” was an ever-present reality for most Americans.

“Mutually Assured Destruction” was an ever-present reality for most Americans.

The influence of the Harlem Renaissance on American society in the 1920’s was that it

increased the recognition of the art and music of African American artist

What was the purpose of the speech made by Senator McCarthy?

to create fear that communists were making government decision

What was one result of the Great Society? Options: Poverty was eliminated in the United States, The lives of many underprivileged Americans improved, President Johnson’s popularity plummeted, The federal government shrank considerably

The lives of many underprivileged Americans improved

The Warren Commission determined that _______________.

President Kennedy’s assassin acted alone

Which statement describes a long-term result of the Civil Rights Movement on society? Options: Minorities played larger roles in state and federal politics., State courts overturned federal laws they considered unjust., Businesses offered workers guaranteed wage increases due to higher costs of living., Government officials eliminated immigration quotas that discriminated against some ethnic groups.

Minorities played larger roles in state and federal politics.

What is the most likely cause of the gains reported in the article? Options: North American Free Trade Agreement, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, World Trade Organization, United Nations

North American Free Trade Agreement

What was the main reason for student protests during the 1960s and 1970s? Options: the commitment of economic aid to Europe, United States military involvement in Vietnam, the commitment of economic aid to Latin America, United States involvement in the Cuban Missile Crisis

United States military involvement in Vietnam

Which challenge faced by the United States in the 1950s and 1960s best exemplified the concerns articulated in the quote above? Options: The end of détente, The U.S. struggle for global leadership, The rise of a U.S. military–industrial complex, The process of decolonization and shifting alliances

The U.S. struggle for global leadership

What was President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s purpose in increasing government spending during the New Deal?

To stimulate the economy during the Great Depression

Buying on margin means purchasing stocks

with money borrowed from a broker

Which supreme court case was not ruled on during Chief Justice Earl Warren's tenure and while President Johnson's was in office? Reynolds v. Sims, Brown v. Board of Education, Topeka, KS, Miranda v. Arizona, Gideon v. Wainwright

Brown v. Board of Education, Topeka, KS

Which of the following most directly contributed to the missile build-up in Cuba? Options: the escape of Cubans taking refuge in the U.S., the enmity between Kennedy and Khrushchev, the surveillance of Cuba by U-2 spy planes, the American invasion of Cuba at the Bay of Pigs

the American invasion of Cuba at the Bay of Pigs

How did the post-World War II baby boom affect American society between 1945 and 1960?

It increased the need for educational resources.

Which statement was most likely the reason for passing the Act? The cities on the West Coast could not keep up with the growing population rate., American workers on the West Coast saw the Chinese as competitors for their jobs., Immigration was restricted from Asia because of an oversupply of labor., Chinese were becoming United States citizens at a higher rate than other immigrants.

American workers on the West Coast saw the Chinese as competitors for their jobs.

Which Statement describes one way sit-down strikes helped workers obtain their demands? Options: Strikers were able to decrease their dependency on labor unions. Management could not bring in police officers to remove the strikes. Management could not bring outside workers to take the jobs of the strikers. Strikers were able to continue working at the factory as long as the strike continued.

Management could not bring outside workers to take the jobs of the strikers.

Which conclusion is best supported by the events of this timeline? Options: Nazi political officials were punished for war crimes., Nazi military officials led efforts to end WWII., Allied forces decreased in military strength during the war., Germany made technological advances during WWII.

Nazi political officials were punished for war crimes.

Which action by the United States demonstrates its policy of isolationism before World War II? Options: enactment of a peacetime draft law, passage of a series of neutrality acts, placement of an embargo on exports to Japan, deportation of American Communist Party members

passage of a series of neutrality acts

Which event was most responsible for this situation? Options: Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, Japan’s occupation of Indochina, Japanese Americans refusing to join the military, Japanese Americans committing acts of sabotage

Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor

How were the actions of these two groups of people similar?

Both groups used nonviolent protests to gain support for their causes.

What was an important consequence of the Iran hostage crisis?

Threats posed by Middle East conflicts became a major foreign policy challenge.

How did the new medium of television affect public opinion at home about the Vietnam War?

Support fell as news broadcasts showed graphic images of fighting and wounded soldiers.

Nixon’s southern strategy involved

criticizing court-ordered busing of school children.

Which is the best conclusion that can be made about President Reagan’s statement regarding the Iran-Contra Affair?

The trust of the American people needed to be regained.

The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution allowed President Johnson to

take all necessary measures to defend against armed attacks on U.S. forces.

What was one result of the women’s rights movement of the 1970s?

More women went to work outside the home.

Why were President George H.W. Bush and his administration concerned about Iraq’s military aggression prior to the Persian Gulf War? Options: They thought the aggression would start an Arab uprising. They thought the aggression would threaten the sovereignty of Israel. They thought the aggression would threaten the Saudi Arabian oil reserves. The thought the aggression would spread radical Islam throughout the Middle East.

They thought the aggression would threaten the Saudi Arabian oil reserves.

What was the significance of President Reagan’s remark?

It called for a symbol of Cold War division to be destroyed.

Based on the information in the excerpt, what is the most likely outcome President Jimmy Carter hoped to gain from the Camp David Accords? Options: to secure military alliances in the region, to maintain trading partners in the region, to end years of political turmoil in the region, to prolong centuries of religious disputes in the region

to end years of political turmoil in the region

How did the events of this timeline lead to United States’ involvement in Vietnam?

The United States backed France in an attempt to stop the spread of communism to Southeast Asia.

Which historical action would best align with the foreign policy goals of President George H.W. Bush and his administration? Options: The United States closes its embassy in Somalia., The United States launches air-strikes against Libya., The United States and the other nations end diplomatic relations with Iran., The United States and international coalition forces launch attacks in Iraq.

The United States and international coalition forces launch attacks in Iraq.

What do these events illustrate?

President Clinton’s commitment to peace.

Which remark by President George W. Bush during the signing of the Homeland Security Act summarizes the intent of the new department? Options: “Many terrorists are now being interrogated.”, “We understand they hate us because of what we love.”, “America will be better able to respond to future attacks”, “We’re fighting a new kind of war against determined enemies.”

“America will be better able to respond to future attacks”

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What was the primary goal of the program George Marshall described? Options: to repay loans made by the United States, to stop the spread of communism in Europe, to take over western European governments, to help the Soviet Union rebuild its military strength

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to stop the spread of communism in Europe

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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The reforms listed above were designed to do which of the following? Allow voters to repeal state and federal laws., Reduce restrictions on the actions of elected officials., Make elected officials more accountable to citizens., Prohibit third-party candidates from running for political office.

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Make elected officials more accountable to citizens.

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What best explains the migration patterns shown on the map above? Options: African Americans were searching for employment in Northern industries., Native Americans were looking for abandoned farmland in the Dust Bowl., European immigrants were seeking wartime employment in factories., Cuban immigrants were looking for jobs as farm workers.

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African Americans were searching for employment in Northern industries.

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The Bay of Pigs Invasion was an attempt to overthrow _______________.

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Fidel Castro

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Which action by the United States government was influenced by this statement? Options: declaration of war against Germany, increased intervention in Latin American nations, protection of United States interests in Philippines, sending of troops to fight in the Spanish-American war

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declaration of war against Germany

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What does the riot in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1921 reveal about the United States society during that time period?

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There were rising racial tensions in some parts of the nation.

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The strategy of “island-hopping” in the Pacific theater involved: Seizing key islands to close in on the Japanese mainland.

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Seizing key islands to close in on the Japanese mainland

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