8th Study Guide Posttest Part 2

• A. 

  Louisiana industries contributed to the success of the Allies.

• B. 

  Politicians in Louisiana encouraged people to move to cities. 

• C. 

  Louisiana residents purchased bonds to fund the war effort.

• D. 

  Military leaders from Louisiana planned the D-Day invasion.

Which factors influenced the trend shown in Source 3?

Select the two correct answers.

Hint: Select answers that talk about growth

• A. 

  announcement of a military draft

• B. 

  growth of jobs in war production

• C. 

  development of new educational institutions

• D

  expansion of the shipbuilding industry

The map below shows the New York State Canal system as it has evolved, from the early 1800's, through the 21st century.  These canals serve the same purpose today as they did in the past.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of these canals?

• A. 

  To provide locations for the geographical growth of new cities.

• B. 

  To provide for the ever increasing agricultural products of the region.

• C. 

  To provide for an economical transportion and distribution of goods.

• D. 

  To provide for the free migration of westward migration of people.

The conservation movement in the 1900s included all of the following except __________.

• A. 

  wildlife management

  
  

• B. 

  recycling

• C. 

  sustainable forestry

• D. 

  soil conservation

What was the MOST IMPORTANT reason Indians and white settlers fought each other?

• A. 

  The settlers and Indians had different religious beliefs.

• B. 

  The settlers cleared the Indians' hunting lands to make farms.

• C. 

  Indians stole horses and other animals from the settlers.

• D. 

  European nations encouraged the Indians to resist the settlers.

What role did the ships pictured in the newspaper play in the decision by the United States to join World War I?

HINT: Look for choice that talks about Germany attacking civilian ships, unrestricted submarine

• A. 

  Austria-Hungary attacked German U-boats, leading the United States to send troops to protect its European ally.

• B. 

  German U-boats attacked coastal cities, leading the United States to enter the war to protect its home front.

• C. 

  Britain attacked civilian U-boats, leading the United States to send troops to protect the people of Europe.

• D. 

  German U-boats attacked civilian ships, leading the United States to enter the war to protect its interests.

Which part of the Treaty of Versailles primarily contributed to the conditions that led to World War II?

HINT: Remember, Germany was mad because they had to repay many countries

• A. 

  the return of territory to France

• B. 

  the formation of the League of Nations

• C. 

  the demand for reparations from Germany

• D. 

  the demilitarization of the Rhineland

What do these two timelines reveal about the motivations of Japan and Germany during World War II?

Hint: When they invaded neighboring countries, they want to expand and take their land

• A. 

  Both Japan and Germany sought to conquer and add territories.

• B. 

  Both Japan and Germany focused on defending their home territories.

• C. 

  Japan focused on expansion, while Germany sought to maintain peace.

• D. 

  Germany focused on expansion, while Japan sought to maintain peace.

Which TWO factors contributed to the Nazis rise to power in Germany before World War II? 

Select 2

• A. 

  Support from Spain's fascist government during Germany's civil war.

• B. 

  Germany experienced economic disaster after the end of World War I.

• C. 

  Central European nations wanted Germany to have a strong leader.

• D. 

  Many Germans believed Nazi propaganda about the threat of the Jewish people.

What do the two social developments depicted in the photographs illustrate?

• A. 

  the decrease in support for conservative politics

• B. 

  the growing cultural influence of immigrant populations

• C. 

  the decrease in support for Progressive reform efforts

• D. 

  the growing influence of the women’s rights movement