3rd Set of Practice Questions

The demographic structure of the United States changed in the late

nineteenth century with the arrival of —

• immigrants from southern and eastern Europe seeking industrial jobs

• political refugees coming to the United States from the former Spanish colonies

• migrants from Mexico seeking agricultural jobs during a worldwide depression

• German immigrants fleeing Europe prior to the outbreak of the First World War

Which factor has MOST contributed to the improvement of cell

phone technology?

• Competition between cell phone companies to gain new customers

• Government tariffs to reduce sales of imported cell phones

• Sales taxes on cell phone equipment to generate revenue

• Long-term contracts from cell phone service providers to reward customer loyalty

Which option contributed to the trend shown on this graph?

• A military response to a terrorist attack

• A desire to stop the spread of communism

• The development of weapons of mass destruction

• The resurgence of ethnic cleansing policies

Which action did the Allied powers take in response to what was

described in this letter?

• Imposed economic sanctions on Germany

• Began a bombing campaign to destroy key military bases

• Charged Nazi officials with war crimes in the Nuremberg trials

• Permitted Nazi officials to leave the country

These photographs show protests at different times in U.S. history. What was one result of the activism shown in these photographs?

• It reduced the ability of the courts to decide the constitutionality of suffrage.

• It prompted lawmakers to reinstate poll taxes for voting.

• It reduced the influence of special interest groups devoted to expanding suffrage.

• It brought national attention to problems associated with voting.

Why did the Spanish-American War move the United States into the

position of a world power?

• The United States acquired Spanish territories in the Caribbean and

  the Pacific.

• The United States proved its nuclear capabilities against Spain in

  Southeast Asia.

• The United States stopped the spread of communism in Spain.

• The United States ended Spanish trade in the Eastern Hemisphere.

Which voting practice requirement was specifically targeted by

this act?

• Providing proof of employment

• Proving property ownership

• Passing literacy tests

• Taking religious tests

What is a PRIMARY reason why Hurricane Katrina caused major

destruction to New Orleans in 2005?

• Levees surrounding the city collapsed under pressure from floodwaters.

• Crude oil from offshore drilling platforms sparked fires across the city.

• Citywide pavement prevented floodwaters from soaking into the ground.

• Mass evacuations left the city without enough volunteers to build a seawall.

How has this religious pluralism influenced the national identity of the

United States?

• The government establishes religious schools for immigrants.

• Most Americans live in isolated religious communities.

• The government limits the number of religious community centers.

• Many Americans are tolerant of various religious beliefs.

How did the new program described in the poster affect the role of the

federal government?

• It provided the federal government with a role in administering a retirement fund for workers.

• It limited the federal government’s power to enforce minimum wage requirements.

• It provided the federal government with a role in managing workers’ bank accounts.

• It limited the federal government’s power to assist workers in manufacturing plants.