Final 3

Multiple Choice

The Office of War Mobilization played what role during the war?

• recruited soldiers
• supervised use of industry resources
• issued propaganda statements
• monitored civilian activities

Multiple Choice

The Espionage Act & the Sedition Acts in the early years of the war were designed to

• Promote the military and hold enlistment drives

• Limit freedom of speech & keep neg. images of the war out

• Weed out Communist spies infiltrating our voting systems

• Raise money for the US war effort

Open Ended

What is one way these groups have contributed to U.S. culture?

The answer should mention how groups seeking economic opportunity have contributed to U.S. culture, such as through diverse cuisines, festivals, or entrepreneurial ventures. Incorrect: If the answer does not relate to cultural contributions stemming from economic opportunity.

Multiple Choice

Which school action represents a violation of the court's ruling?

• A school soccer coach requires the team to say a religious prayer before practice.

• A teacher leads a moment of silence at the beginning of class.

• Students are allowed to pray individually during lunch.

• A school allows students to form a religious club after school.

Multiple Choice

Why did Master Sergeant Benavidez earn the Medal of Honor?

• He risked his career to leave the United States to train foreign troops.

• He risked his individual safety for the lives of other people in battle.

• He risked his personal reputation to serve his country in Vietnam.

• He risked his command to support demonstrations against the war.

Multiple Select

Which statements explain the impact of urban development on the physical environment? Select TWO choices that correctly answer the question.

• Structures such as buildings and roads absorb and release the sun's heat more than natural landscapes.

• These pockets of heat are referred to as 'heat islands.'

• Daytime temperatures in urban areas are about 1 - 7°F higher than temperatures in outlying areas.

• Temperatures are different at the surface of the earth and in the atmospheric air, higher above the city.

Multiple Choice

Based on the excerpt and your knowledge of U.S. history, which constitutional issue was raised by this legislation?

• The ability of state legislatures to regulate interstate commerce

• The authority of Congress to pass laws necessary for the general welfare

• The power of the federal government to impose taxes

• The right of states to nullify federal laws

Multiple Choice

Based on the excerpt and your knowledge of U.S. history, how did southern Democrats in Congress work to maintain the status quo in the South?

• By supporting laws that promoted racial integration in public places

• By supporting organizations that provided legal representation to African Americans

• By opposing the amount of power given to states in court cases involving African Americans

• By opposing laws that reduced discrimination based on race

Multiple Choice

Which statement explains the Cato Institute's position on climate change?

• The Cato Institute believes that there are proven ways to control problems caused by climate change.

• The Cato Institute believes that humans must act quickly to address climate change.

• The Cato Institute is doubtful about the government's ability to effectively address climate change.

• The Cato Institute is confident that the environment will be minimally affected by climate change.

Multiple Choice

How did Charles Lindbergh affect the development of aviation in the United States?

• Lindbergh showed that air travel was an acceptable form of transportation.

• Lindbergh invented the first airplane.

• Lindbergh was the first person to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.

• Lindbergh founded the first airline.

Multiple Choice

Based on the excerpt, which statement reflects Representative Wadsworth's fear about the passage of the Social Security Act?

• U.S. businesses would be unable to hire new employees.

• The program would favor employment in government over jobs in private business.

• U.S. citizens would experience unexpected wage losses.

• The people would become too dependent on support from the government.

Multiple Choice

Based on this chart, Germany would have most likely agreed with which statement about American neutrality?

• America’s actions increasingly favored the Allies.

• Gaining America as an ally would result in losing the war.

• American support of Allied nations was not a factor in the outcome of the war.

• Buying goods from America allowed warring nations to focus on strategy.

Multiple Choice

Which effect did tariffs have on the U.S. economy during the early 1930s?

• The number of products exported overseas decreased.

• The number of jobs increased.

• The prices of goods decreased.

• The economy grew rapidly.

Multiple Choice

Based on the excerpt and your knowledge of U.S. history, how did the Chinese Exclusion Act affect the U.S. economy?

• Companies lobbied to be able to hire non-Chinese workers.

• Some industries criticized the loss of Chinese workers.

• It had no significant impact on the economy.

• It increased immigration from other countries.

Multiple Select

How did each of these amendments contribute to the development of civil rights in the United States?

• Increased political power for women (suffrage) (19th)

• Increased political participation for men (15th)

• Met goals of the suffragist movement (19th)

• Met goals of the abolitionist movement (15th)

Multiple Select

Which statements describe effects of industrialization during the late nineteenth century? Select TWO correct answers.

• Women were increasingly excluded from the workforce.

• Consumer goods became available at lower prices.

• Cloth production was fueled by the use of water-powered mills.

• Manufacturers sped up production by using more efficient processes.

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the significance of Wesberry v. Sanders?

• It shows the effectiveness of efforts to lobby public officials in order to change public policies.

• It proves that amendments to the Constitution resolve issues affecting the democratic process.

• It demonstrates how using litigation can secure fairer participation in the political process.

Multiple Select

Which images show issues directly affecting civilians on the home front during World War II? Select THREE correct answers.

• Image 2

• Image 3

• Image 4

• Image 5

Multiple Choice

Based on the facts of this case and your knowledge of the constitutional rights, which outcome resulted from this U.S. Supreme Court decision?

• Constitutional guarantees of due process in criminal trials were increased.

• Constitutional protections against unlawful searches and seizures were expanded.

Multiple Choice

Based on the time line and your knowledge of U.S. history, why did John Lewis receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom?

• He used activism and government legislation to support conservative causes.

• He used court cases and lobbyists activities to extend social segregation.

• He used citizen petitions and armed protests to increase suffrage rights.

• He is peaceful protest and political action to expand civil rights.

Multiple Choice

Why did the U.S. government take this action during the Great Depression?

• Some thought people of Mexican ancestry were buying too much property.

• Some thought people of Mexican ancestry were taking jobs from U.S. workers.

• Some feared that people of Mexican ancestry would force U.S. schools to teach foreign languages.

• Some fear that people of Mexican ancestry would force their religious beliefs to become the law of the land.

Multiple Choice

Based on this excerpt, how did Ralph Nader's third-party candidacy affect the 2000 presidential election?

• A. Nader's candidacy shifted the issues discussed by the major-party candidates.

• B. Nader's candidacy had no impact on the election.

• C. Nader's candidacy increased voter turnout for major-party candidates.

• D. Nader's candidacy was irrelevant to the election outcome.

Multiple Choice

How did George W. Bush officially become the president in 2000?

• He won the popular vote

• The U.S. Congress voted him in

• The Supreme Court ended the vote recount

• He won a second election

Multiple Choice

· Closest presidential election in history

· Intervention by the US Supreme Court

· Electoral College a major factor

Florida

• Presidential Election of 1980

• Presidential Election of 1992

• Presidential Election of 2000

• Presidential Election of 2008

Open Ended

How does this reflection by Adams symbolize the motto E Pluribus Unum?

The reflection by Adams symbolizes E Pluribus Unum by highlighting unity from diversity, as the motto means 'Out of many, one.' Adams' reflection likely emphasizes the coming together of different states or people to form a unified nation.

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the response of the U.S. government during this time period?

• The United States made an alliance with the Soviet Union for joint control of Greece and Turkey.

• The United States provided military and economic aid to Greece and Turkey.

Multiple Choice

How did levee failures affect New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina?

• High winds damaged the roofs of many homes and businesses.

• Flood waters entered many homes and businesses.

Multiple Choice

How did the American Liberty League's mission differ from New Deal policies?

• The League focused more on personal responsibility than government responsibility.

• The League emphasized government intervention in the economy.

• The League supported social welfare programs.

• The League aimed to reduce taxes for the wealthy.

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