US History 1 Semester Test Review

Front

What does the policy of isolationism emphasize?

Back

The belief that political ties to other countries should be avoided.

Front

What were the 3 Allied Powers in

World War 2?

Back

Great Britain, the Soviet Union, United States of America

Front

How did American citizens help the war effort outside of enlisting?

Back

They recycled metals, paper, rubber, and other materials; planted victory gardens to grow food, formed car pools or rode bikes

Front

Why was the Navajo language excellent for use as a secret code?

Back

It was not a written language and was understood by very few

Front

The systematic killing of a racial, ethnic, or cultural group is called...

Back

genocide

Front

To regulate the stock market and prevent fraud, Congress created this New Deal program.

Back

SEC (Security and Exchange Commission)

Front

The Social Security Act established the principle that the federal government should be responsible for

Back

Providing Retired or disabled citizens with insurance benefits.

Front

How did New Deal programs like the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Works Progress Administration provide aid to Americans?

Back

by creating jobs

Front

 President Roosevelt launched the bold new programs that came to be known as the Second New Deal primarily because

Back

the first New Deal programs had not created enough economic recovery.

Front

In addition to feeding young men and instilling them with greater self-respect, the Civilian Conservation Corps program also

Back

enhanced state parks and planted trees.