US History Benchmark Review

The OPEC oil embargo showed that the United States -

• had an overabundance of oil in our country

• did not need foreign oil

• had enough oil for our cars

• needed foreign oil

Which of the following had a significant effect on the Iran Contra affair?

• the arrival of US troops in Iran

• the bombing of Iran

• the invasion of Iran

• the sale of weapons to Iran

What does the chart tell you about Americans' memories of 9/11?

• They have forgotten about the attacks but not terrorism.

• They are more willing to give up civil liberties as time goes on.

• Their memories of the day decreased over the years.

• They remember the day but they do not agree on the issue of civil liberties.

What was the primary reason for the economic boom in the United States during the Gilded Age?

• The widespread adoption of agricultural innovations

• The expansion of the railroad network

• The discovery of oil in Texas

• The gold rush in California

What was the primary goal of the Gilded Age's antitrust laws, such as the Sherman Antitrust Act?

• To promote free trade agreements

• To regulate railroad prices

• To break up monopolies and restore competitive markets

• To establish a federal income tax

What was a major cause of the economic prosperity experienced during the Roaring Twenties?

• The implementation of New Deal policies

• The end of World War I leading to increased industrial production

• The discovery of gold reserves in California

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

What is nativism and how did it impact American society during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

• Nativism led to increased cultural diversity and acceptance of immigrants

• Nativism had no impact on American society during the late 19th and early 20th centuries

• Nativism resulted in the expansion of civil rights for minority groups

• Nativism impacted American society during the late 19th and early 20th centuries by fueling anti-immigrant sentiment, discrimination, and the rise of groups advocating for restrictions on immigration.

How did urbanization contribute to the growth of cities in the United States during the Industrial Revolution?

• led to a decrease in the population of cities

• brought more people to cities seeking industrial employment opportunities.

• resulted in the closure of industrial factories in cities

• caused cities to focus on agriculture instead of industrial growth

What was the significance of the Battle of Midway in the context of the War in the Pacific during World War II?

• The Battle of Midway had little impact on the overall outcome of the War in the Pacific

• The Battle of Midway was a decisive naval battle that shifted the balance of power in the Pacific, allowing the Allies to begin offensive operations against Japan

• The Battle of Midway was primarily a land battle that resulted in significant territorial gains for Japan

• The Battle of Midway resulted in the United States surrendering its Pacific territories to Japan

How did the Allies' strategy of 'island hopping' contribute to their success in the Pacific Theater?

• By allowing them to bypass heavily fortified islands, saving time and resources

• This strategy involved capturing every single island, which prolonged the war

• led to significant losses and is considered a failure

• used exclusively by the Axis powers, not the Allies