American History EOC Milestones test

Who was Eleanor Roosevelt's uncle?

• Franklin Delano Roosevelt

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

• John D. Rockefeller

Answer explanation

Eleanor Roosevelt's uncle was Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States. Franklin Delano Roosevelt was her husband, while Abraham Lincoln and John D. Rockefeller were not related to her.

The ______ ______ was the major event in American history which caused many banks to fail and people to lose their deposits.

• Great Depression

• Industrial Revolution

• Civil War

• World War II

Answer explanation

The Great Depression was a severe economic downturn in the 1930s that led to widespread bank failures and loss of deposits, making it the major event in American history referenced in the question.

Other than a much needed victory, why was the Battle of Saratoga important?

• The Patriots gained support from France.

• The Patriots won independence from Britain.

• The British agreed to stop all unfair taxation.

• The Patriots gained the support of German mercenaries.

Answer explanation

The Battle of Saratoga was crucial because it convinced France to support the Patriots, providing military assistance that was vital for their fight against Britain, ultimately leading to American independence.

Why was President Clinton's diplomatic intervention in Northern Ireland considered one of his most significant foreign policy achievements?

• Because the Troubles were a significant international incident in which the opposing sides in Northern Ireland had over 300,000 casualties.

• Because it resolved a long-term issue with a compromise that was acceptable to all parties and all sides agreed that only a popular majority vote could change the nation's constitutional status.

• Because it provided Britain, an American ally, with the exclusive right to change the constitutional state of Northern Ireland.

• Because it solved all of the problems Northern Ireland had.

Answer explanation

President Clinton's intervention was significant because it led to a compromise that was acceptable to all parties involved, establishing that only a popular majority vote could change Northern Ireland's constitutional status.

How does Fetterman's Massacre compare to the massacre at Wounded Knee?

• Crazy Horse and his men killed every U.S. soldier in Fetterman's Massacre, while the massacre at Wounded Knee involved U.S. soldiers killing at least 150 Sioux people.

• Fetterman's Massacre was led by Geronimo, while the massacre at Wounded Knee was led by Sitting Bull.

• Fetterman's Massacre and the massacre at Wounded Knee involved killing over 150 Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapahoe people.

• Fetterman's Massacre and the massacre at Wounded Knee both led to the death of U.S. soldiers only.

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights that Crazy Horse and his men defeated U.S. soldiers in Fetterman's Massacre, while at Wounded Knee, U.S. soldiers killed at least 150 Sioux people, showcasing the contrasting roles of each group in these events.

How did activities in Berlin in 1961 affect the Cold War?

• The failed attack of Berlin led to the USA and Soviet Union to immediately race to build up long range missiles.

• Berlin became a communist led city after the pro-democracy candidate lost the 1961 election.

• The Berlin Wall was erected that year and it became the most prominent symbol of Cold War tensions.

• It lead to the first Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty and the first detente between the Soviet Union and the USA.

Answer explanation

The erection of the Berlin Wall in 1961 became a powerful symbol of Cold War tensions, representing the division between the communist East and the democratic West, and highlighting the ideological conflict between the USA and the Soviet Union.

What did Dodgers owner Branch Rickey ask Robinson to do?

• Not react in any way to what he faced to better himself.

• Write a book on his experiences with baseball.

• Create a civil rights group to respond to the racism he faced.

• Return to the Army for more leadership training.

Answer explanation

Dodgers owner Branch Rickey asked Robinson to not react to the racism he faced, emphasizing the importance of maintaining composure to better himself and pave the way for future players.

How do modern historians view the Red Scare of 1947-1954?

• As legitimate threats to US security.

• As a necessary evil.

• As one of the largest leaks of security intel in modern history.

• As unfounded paranoia.

Answer explanation

Modern historians largely view the Red Scare of 1947-1954 as unfounded paranoia, arguing that the fear of communism was exaggerated and led to unjust persecution, rather than being a legitimate threat to US security.

What is a carpetbagger?

• A former Confederate elected to a political office.

• A Southerner who supported African-American suffrage.

• A Northerner who went to the South during Reconstruction.

• A Northerner who supported the Confederacy.

Answer explanation

A carpetbagger refers to a Northerner who moved to the South during Reconstruction, often seeking political or economic opportunities. This term was used pejoratively to describe those perceived as exploiting the South's post-war struggles.

Match each public response to the Emancipation Proclamation with the correct description.

• There were constant riots and calls for Lincoln's impeachment due to public outrage over the proclamation.

• They showed constant public support by organizing large rallies.

• The Republican Party lost seats in Congress due to a reserved public response to the proclamation.

• They were reserved towards the proclamation which is why the Republican Party lost seats in Congress that year.

• Public support for Lincoln's party increased significantly in the Senate after the proclamation.

• The public was in complete outrage and constant riots with the goal of impeaching Lincoln.

• Large rallies were organized as a sign of constant public support for the proclamation.

• They showed their support by giving Lincoln's Democratic Party a huge majority in the Senate.

Answer explanation

The public was generally reserved towards the Emancipation Proclamation, leading to a loss of seats for the Republican Party in Congress that year, indicating mixed feelings rather than overwhelming support.