U.S. History Part 2

Multiple Choice

In 1920, Women finally gained suffrage. What is suffrage?

• the right to wear pants

• the right to vote

• the right to be nurses

Multiple Choice

What was an effect of the Great Depression?

• People lost their jobs, homes, and were starving.

• People became rich.

• People made money off oil.

Multiple Choice

Which event caused the United States to enter World War II?

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The invasion of Poland by Germany

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Multiple Choice

What two countries are involved in the Cold War?

• Soviet Union and United States

• Russia and Great Britain

• China and Mexico

Multiple Select

Which conflicts were sparked by the Cold War?

• Korean War

• Vietnam War

• Cuban Missile Crisis

• World War I

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the outcome of the Korean War?

• South Korea remained democratic while North Korea remained communistic.

• North Korea became democratic and South Korea became communistic.

• Both North and South Korea became democratic.

• Both North and South Korea became communistic.

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech delivered during the March on Washington in 1963?

• To call for an end to racism in the United States

• To announce a new law

• To celebrate a holiday

• To support a political candidate

Multiple Choice

What was a result of the terrorist attacks on September 11th?

• Increased international tourism
• Expansion of the United Nations
• Security is increased at airports.

• Reduction in military spending

Multiple Choice

Exit Ticket: After learning about the PEGS categories (Political, Economic, Geographic, Social), which category do you feel most confident in identifying historical events for?

Write your answer on your paper.

• Political

• Economic

• Geographic

• Social