US History Review for State Test 04/10 - 05/08

Which problem is Nancy Reagan hoping to solve with the "JUST SAY NO" campaign?

• Drug and alcohol abuse among children.

• Obesity in teenagers.

• Bullying in schools.

• Lack of physical activity in youth.

What was one immediate result of Henry Ford's manufacturing methods?

• Cars became affordable for more people.

• Cars became more expensive to produce.

• Cars were only available to the wealthy.

• Cars were produced in smaller quantities.

Which Soviet action led to the threat illustrated on this map?

• The signing of an arms limitations treaty.

• Blockading foreign supply ships from entering the Caribbean.

• Closing the border between East and West Berlin.

• The placement of nuclear weapons installations in Cuba.

assimilation means...

• to become a part of a different culture

• to reject one's own culture

• to create a new culture

• to isolate oneself from others

How have computer technology entrepreneurs such as Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos most directly affected the twenty-first-century economy?

• More people are able to shop for goods online.

• The stock market has become less volatile.

• Traditional retail stores have increased in number.

• The unemployment rate has significantly decreased.

What was the purpose of the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906?

• To protect consumers by regulating the food and drug industry.

• To promote the sale of alcoholic beverages.

• To establish a national park system.

• To regulate the banking industry.

Teddy Roosevelt's policy was to "Speak softly and carry a big stick." What did he mean by this?

• Negotiate peacefully, but always have the threat of the military to back you up.

• Always use military force to achieve goals.

• Avoid any form of negotiation and act aggressively.

• Rely solely on diplomacy without military support.

What message about imperialism did this political cartoon convey?

• The farther imperialist expansion extended, the harder it would be for the United States to maintain control.

• Imperialism is beneficial for all nations involved.

• The United States should expand its territories as much as possible.

• Imperialism leads to immediate economic prosperity.

Which response correctly replaces the question mark on this list? Imposed economic sanctions on Israel. Provided humanitarian support to Iran. Conducted military operations in Afghanistan. Declared war against Pakistan.

• Conducted military operations in Afghanistan.

• Provided military support to Israel.

• Imposed economic sanctions on Iran.

• Declared war against Afghanistan.

Which Middle Eastern country did we support for decades?

• Israel

• Saudi Arabia

• Iran

• Egypt