Week 32 Review-Studies Weekly

What is the most likely reason the American public elected Franklin D. Roosevelt as U.S. president four times?

• People felt relieved that Roosevelt's New Deal helped the U.S. purchase a new spaceship.

• People felt confident that Roosevelt was making decisions that would improve their lives

• People felt sad that other presidents had not done a good job in their roles.

• People felt excited that Roosevelt supported the arts in the nation.

What was one result of the space race-era in the United States?

• The United States and the Soviet Union became great allies.

• Steamboats, railroads, and airplanes were invented.

• People around the world are better connected and able to share information more easily.

• People from every country in the world may travel to outer space.

What is the most likely reason many families moved to suburban areas after WWII?

• All of the homes in rural areas were destroyed during the war.

• Housing was available in many planned communities.

• Americans had difficulty finding jobs after WWII, so they could not afford city homes.

• The suburban areas were safer areas in which to start families.

Which statement about petroleum is best supported by information in this review issue?

• Petroleum is only found in North America.

• Petroleum is only used in the Middle East.

• Petroleum is a renewable resource.

• Petroleum is an important resource to the people of the world.

What is the most likely reason computers became more affordable for families?

• Companies such as Apple Computers, Inc. found ways to improve the amount of energy needed to operate a personal computer.

• Computers provide information very quickly.

• The government supports the use of personal computers.

• People make enough money now to buy their own computers.

What is the most likely reason the war against terrorism is so important to the government and people of the United States?

• New laws against terrorism might not be fair to all people.

• The United States wants to become even more powerful.

• The government wants to make sure citizens are always safe.

• American citizens should remember the events of 9/11.

According to the article, the United States actively engaged in war with all of the following Asian countries, except for which one?

• Vietnam

• Japan

• China

• Korea

Based on the evidence in the text, how are Dr. King and Rosa Parks similar?

• Both led troops against the Axis power during WWII.

• Each was a brilliant scientist, whose work in the space race era was instrumental to the development of the Information Age.

• Neither wanted to ride Montgomery buses.

• Each was a peaceful American who worked diligently to aid citizens of every race, leading to passing the Civil Rights Act.