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WorksheetsUS HISTORY STAAR SPRING BREAK REVIEW
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Which event resulted in the addition of this shaded territory on this map?
a land purchase from France
a war with Spain
a treaty with Mexico
a revolution against Great Britain
Which factor first enabled a major expansion of the United States’ influence in Southeast Asia?
involvement in the Spanish-American War
creation of the League of Nations
implementation of Dollar Diplomacy
enforcement of the Roosevelt Corollary
Which factor contributed most to the creation of new states in areas acquired as a result of the Mexican War?
population growth due to immigration from Asian countries
reforms implemented during the Reconstruction era
completion of the Transcontinental Railroad
establishment of new cities in the Oregon Territory
Which statement describes the status of minorities in America after World War II?
They received promotions based on employment merit.
They were protected by affirmative action programs.
They received wages greater than the national average
They were replaced in the workforce by returning veterans.
Which action most helped end the Great Depression?
the creation of Square Deal programs
the regulations placed on trusts
the outbreak of World War II
the rationing of natural resources
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Which of these is the most likely reason for this trend?
the need to relocate to find affordable housing
the wish to maintain a standard of living
the obligation to finance quality child care
the essential role of higher education
Which event was the most likely cause of the trend shown on this graph?
Military demands increased the need for workers.
Legislation outlawed gender discrimination.
Women took advantage of educational opportunities.
Businesses received incentives to diversify.
Which statement best explains how World War II affected the U.S. home front?
Women were limited to traditional roles.
Rationing of resources became important.
The number of business closures increased.
The demand for foreign products decreased.
Which scenario is an example of how World War II affected the U.S. economy?
women working in aircraft factories
farmers migrating to northern states
courts desegregating the military
unemployed men waiting in bread lines
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The Bracero Program allowed temporary laborers into the country because of a labor shortage.
What was one effect of this program?
increased production of food, resulting in lower prices
decreased demand for overseas trade for agricultural products
increased ability for immigrants to become U.S. citizens
decreased overseas demand for U.S. agricultural products
Which phrase accurately completes the diagram below?
Protection of civil rights for racial minorities
Creation of a new cabinet-level department
Guaranteed low-interest mortgages for homes
Improved access to public transportation
Which phrase best explains the causes of the economic prosperity of the 1950s in the United States?
increased migration to urban areas and improved transportation networks
improved industrial technology and increased access to consumer credit
increased immigration from neighboring countries and work exchange programs
improved relations between the federal government and organized labor unions
Which statement best describes the changing roles of Great Britain and the U.S. immediately after WW II?
The British economy contracted while the U.S. economy continued to expand.
The U.S. military demobilized as the British military established European bases.
The British became isolationist while the United States signed trade agreements.
The United States enacted social welfare laws as British industries were nationalized.
The main effect of this domestic policy was to
advance legislation to improve educational quality.
nationalize private sectors of the defense industry.
support causes of the civil rights movement.
protect popular social welfare programs.
What was the significance of the Taft-Hartley Act?
It authorized the president to prevent labor strikes.
It nationalized transportation industries during war.
It allowed the military to limit agricultural production.
It created a federal board to monitor labor union elections.
The economic prosperity of the middle class in the United States directly after World War II led to the
downsizing of corporations.
movement of people to suburbs.
decline of the agricultural industry.
relocation of businesses to foreign nations.
Which one of the following did not contribute to the post-World War II economic boom in the United States?
passage of the G.I. Bill
increased birth rates in the United States
marketing innovations
government regulation of big business
Based on the information below, which constitutional rights did the Supreme Court advance in the Hernandez v. Texas ruling?
privacy and freedom of the press
petition and peaceable assembly
equal protection and due process of law
free speech and protection against self-incrimination
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Which best explains one negative effect of the Muller decision?
The military began excluding women from active duty.
Labor unions could legally bar women from membership.
Corporations could legally end a woman’s employment upon marriage.
The Supreme Court justified discrimination against women in the workplace.
The U.S. Supreme Court adhered to which constitutional principle in its decision in Brown v. Board of Education?
separation of powers
freedom to assemble
rule of law
equal protection under the law
Which statement best explains the Supreme Court’s opinion in Plessy v. Ferguson?
Groups seeking civil rights protections must cooperate with the government.
Segregation is legal as long as equal public facilities are provided.
Laws against segregation are justifiable regulations of interstate commerce.
The poll tax is a legal issue to be determined by state governments.
Which Supreme Court decision upheld Jim Crow laws?
Plessy v. Ferguson
Boynton v. Virginia
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Miranda v. Arizona
During the 1950s, the Supreme Court ruled against segregation in public schools in which landmark case?
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
U.C. Regents v. Bakke
Sweatt v. Painter
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Which phrase best explains the type of music produced by this company?
soul music from African American artists
country-western music from the Grand Ole Opry
classical music by American composers
rock music by British invasion groups
Sun Studio began its history-making record production in Memphis, Tennessee, in the 1950s. Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash were some of the great artists who began their careers at Sun Studio.
Which type of music emerged from this recording studio?
Dixieland jazz
big-band jazz
Western swing
rock and roll
Which belief helped define the Beat Generation?
opposition to globalization
respect for the environment
rejection of conformity
support for the Vietnam War
The Beat culture of the 1950s looked to what earlier movement for inspiration?
the Great Awakening
yellow journalism.
the Transcendentalists.
abolitionism.
Which statement best explains an effect of the Beat Generation?
People began criticizing the policy of segregation.
Nonconformists developed the counterculture movement.
People began criticizing the power of the president.
Leaders united to expand the civil rights movement.
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What phrase best describes the effect of this development?
increased government regulation
increased transportation costs
increased need for specialized technicians
increased speed of communication
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Which technological innovation contributed most to the developments listed in the chart?
satellites
bio-fuels
nuclear energy
fiber optic wires
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How did these events influence economic developments in the United States?
by destabilizing the value of established stocks
by creating new sectors in the domestic economy
by limiting new markets for consumer goods
by increasing the demand for heavy manufacturing
Which of the following identifies a scientific discovery that reduced the rate of deaths from combat wounds in World War II?
radar
penicillin
mustard gas
nuclear fission
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Which effect did these developments have on U.S. society?
increased life expectancies
greater access to health insurance
decreased demand for health care
increased average size of families
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Which medical development is being described in this excerpt?
increased number of blood transfusions
faster transport of injured soldiers
mass production of penicillins
improved training of field medics
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Which statement is supported by the information in this table?
Space technologies have improved access to information.
Space technologies have helped maintain economic stability.
Space technologies have benefited average citizens.
Space technologies have helped privatize public services.
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Which medical advance caused the trend shown in the graph?
discovery of antibiotics
use of antibacterial soap
development of a new vaccine
fluoride added to public drinking water
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In 2005, NASA Kennedy Space Center scientists worked with faculty from the University of Central Florida to develop Emulsified Zero-Valent Iron (EZVI) Technology. This technology provides a cost-effective way to decontaminate underground areas at the launch complex at the Kennedy Space Center.
How will this technology most likely be used outside the Kennedy Space Center?
to increase industrial production
to restore the natural environment
to provide alternative sources of energy
to develop resources for international trade
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Which statement is supported by this list?
Space exploration has a limited impact on job creation.
New products can be used to fund governmental programs.
Space technology has improved the quality of life.
Technological innovations can decrease government spending.
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Based on this information, what resulted from the Salk vaccine?
personal financial success
affordable medicines
improved public health
population growth
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Based on this excerpt, which statement describes a benefit of the space program?
Alternative energy sources can be adapted to reduce pollution.
Mass transit systems are able to improve efficiency.
New materials have applications that can benefit consumers.
Management innovations are able to improve factory productivity.
Which statement best describes U.S.–Japanese relations in the years leading up to World War II?
The United States shared military control of the Philippines with Japan.
Japan exported oil to the United States in exchange for aging warships.
The United States instituted trade restrictions to counter Japanese expansion.
Japan suspended diplomatic ties with the United States to ally with Russia.
What was Japan’s main objective in attacking Pearl Harbor?
taking political control of Hawaii
establishing a permanent military base
destroying U.S. naval strength
expanding an economic trade embargo
Which U.S. policy contributed to the decision by Japan to attack Pearl Harbor?
passing lend-lease legislation
shifting naval forces west
restrictions on immigration
sanctions on imports of strategic materials
What motivated the United States to take the actions in this list?
fear of competition with Japan due to the Open Door Policy
Japan’s failure to make reparation payments from World War I
aggressive actions by Japan in China and Southeast Asia
Japan’s refusal to join the League of Nations
Which event caused the action in this headline?
the German invasion of Poland
the Japanese invasion of Manchuria
the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor
the German occupation of France
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Which retaliatory measure did the Japanese take in response to these U.S. actions?
established a corrupt government in Manchuria
created an alliance with China against U.S. forces
developed the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere
attacked U.S. forces in the Pacific
How did U.S. foreign policy change immediately after Pearl Harbor?
The United States proposed a series of trade negotiations.
The United States adopted a policy of containment.
The United States reversed its policy of détente.
The United States abandoned its policy of isolationism.
What foreign policy stance did the U.S. adopt in response to Nazi aggression during the 1930s?
neutrality
appeasement
détente
interventionism
Use the list below to complete the sentence.
The information in this list is an example of ....
reporting by U.S. journalists during World War II.
occurrences of anti-Semitism in U.S. history.
attempts by the U.S. government to support refugees.
policies of U.S. isolationists during World War II.
During World War II millions of Jews and other targeted ethnic groups in areas occupied by the Axis powers were forced to move to ghettos and concentration camps in Europe. As a result of these events, many Jewish communities were completely destroyed.
How did the international community respond to these events?
by establishing the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
by cooperating in the Berlin Airlift
by holding war crime trials at Nuremberg
by contributing aid through the Marshall Plan
During the 1940s, which military technology led to the construction of scientific complexes in New Mexico?
infrared radar systems
armored vehicles
nuclear weapons
long-range bombers
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Why did the White House decide upon this policy regarding atomic energy research?
to protect security in nuclear weapon development
to protect the environment from nuclear waste
to prevent foreign corporations from competing with domestic industries
to prevent businesses from making excess wartime profits
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How did the United States justify the internment of the people described in this excerpt?
by claiming that it limited the spread of diseases
by arguing that civilian housing was inadequate
by claiming that national security was threatened
by arguing that immigration quotas needed to be more strict
Which term completes this list?
atomic bombs
chemical weapons
rockets
torpedoes
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Which military technology was most influential in the success of this attack?
the use of radar technology
the development of aircraft carriers
the use of submarines
the development of anti-aircraft weapons
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Which activity is President Roosevelt calling for in this excerpt?
maintaining trade with allies while preserving neutrality
equipping the military for an extended conflict
encouraging consumers to conserve scarce resources
providing aid for postwar reconstruction efforts
Which event was the focus of this Supreme Court case?
supporting the Lend-Lease Act
internment of Japanese Americans
implementing the Marshall Plan
segregation of African Americans
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Why did President Roosevelt establish the War Refugee Board?
to follow through on agreements made at the Yalta Conference
to monitor the treatment of prisoners of war
to help European Jews escape the Holocaust
to send humanitarian relief to the Allied nations
Which outcome is most closely related to the consequences of the Holocaust in World War II?
the creation of the state of Israel
the establishment of the Marshall Plan
the announcement of the Truman Doctrine
the division of Germany into four zones
Which circumstance led to the creation of this federal program?
increased migration of workers to western states
large numbers of women working in defense industries
introduction of New Deal programs to assist poor families
closing of many businesses during the Great Depression
Which one of the following statements about women in the workplace during World War II is not true?
For many women, responsibilities at home became less of a priority.
Some women were inspired to consider new opportunities outside the home.
Most women left their jobs at the end of the war.
Men and women received equal pay for the same work.
Why was this request made of the American public?
Resources for civilians were reserved for the military.
Strategic demands created civilian employment opportunities.
Programs to ration scarce goods were eliminated.
Improved nutrition in schools was encouraged.
“Rosie the Riveter” was a World War II symbol of women’s contributions in ...
military service.
volunteer organizations.
war-related industries.
traditional domestic roles.
Which reason best explains the U.S. policy of rationing during World War II?
to encourage the production of certain goods
to conserve resources needed for soldiers
to distribute resources to the unemployed
to increase volunteers for the army
Which group provided secure battlefield radio communication in the Pacific Theater in World War II?
Nisei Regiment
Tuskegee Airmen
Navajo Code Talkers
Flying Tigers
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Which statement best explains the impact war work had on women’s lives during World War II?
War work contributed to women receiving the right to vote.
War work freed women from the housework they traditionally performed.
Women’s access to nontraditional jobs expanded during the war period.
Women’s opportunities for work declined during the war period.
Which role did many women in the United States play during World War II?
They advocated for an end to progressive reforms.
They protested against government rationing of food.
They were employed in positions traditionally held by men.
They were allowed to serve overseas with men in combat.
When women entered the workforce after World War II, what was one obstacle they faced?
lack of established daycare programs
inability to attend universities and trade schools
opposition by unions and government employers
legal restrictions on working outside the home
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Which statement best explains the purpose of these goals?
to increase military recruitment
to end the system of racial segregation in the military
to encourage home front contributions to the war effort
to promote women’s social equality
Each of the following identifies a defense policy goal pursued by the Eisenhower Administration except ...
an all-volunteer military force.
increasing America’s nuclear arsenal.
development of satellite technology.
promotion of math and science in American schools.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was formed in 1949. What is the agreement among the nations that formed NATO?
to ally in common defense
to prevent the spread of infectious diseases
to share the costs of developing new technology
to provide nuclear weapons to member nations
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How did Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty fulfill this mission during the Cold War?
by encouraging active military engagement against Soviet forces
by developing political treaties to aid nations in conflict
by broadcasting programs that promoted Western values
by blocking programming for citizens in Soviet Russia
Which U.S. policy was designed to prevent the expansion of Soviet influence in Europe?
neutrality
interventionism
brinkmanship
containment
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Which other event helped establish the United States as a world leader?
Provided aid for countries through the Marshall Plan
Endorsed the civil rights goals of the Freedom Riders
Accepted the demands of the American Federation of Labor
Encouraged allies to sign the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Use the information to complete the sentence.
This list defines the . . . .
Warsaw Pact.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
North American Free Trade Agreement.
Organization of American States.
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What most likely accounts for the comparatively high Gross Domestic Product of the United States in 1950?
The Marshall Plan allowed the United States to rebuild infrastructure and industry after World War II.
American soldiers returned to their office jobs and allowed the United States to achieve greater productivity than ever before.
The United States was able to increase its industrial production and exports while other countries were rebuilding after World War II.
The farming sector of the United States dramatically increased crop production and exported food to countries recovering from World War II.
Which phrase describes a goal of U.S. foreign policy after World War II?
ending colonial empires
containing the spread of communism
revitalizing the Soviet economy
reducing aid to the British
Which U.S. foreign policy was a response to this situation?
the Marshall Plan
the Domino Theory
nuclear deterrence
isolationism
The Truman Doctrine was intended to help nations resist which threat?
communism
fascism
military alliances
nuclear weapons
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How did the Truman Doctrine propose to stop the spread of communism into Greece and Turkey?
by providing economic aid to the countries
by distributing pro-capitalist literature in the countries
by negotiating a treaty between the countries and the Soviet Union
by building an iron curtain between the countries and the Soviet Union
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What type of economic system did the Marshall Plan promote?
socialism
feudalism
capitalism
communism
Which alliance was formed to protect Western Europe from Soviet influence?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
South East Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO)
Warsaw Pact
European Union
Based on the excerpt, which of the following best explains the outcome of the Marshall Plan?
communist expansion
military occupation
national reunification
political stability
Why was the North Atlantic Treaty Organization formed?
to deter communist aggression
to identify communists in government offices
to create a covert intelligence-gathering agency
to negotiate political differences
Which proposal provided massive aid to rebuild Europe after World War II?
Marshall Plan
Warsaw Pact
Truman Doctrine
Common Market
What was the purpose of the Truman Doctrine?
to aid nations experiencing widespread famine
to secure natural resources in imperial holdings
to prevent the spread of communism in foreign countries
to help governments at risk of defaulting on debts
Which event was a consequence of the Berlin Blockade?
the communist rebellion in Greece
the implementation of the Marshall Plan
the development of the atomic bomb by the Soviet Union
the increase of tensions in the Cold War
How did the United States attempt to fulfill the goals of the Truman Doctrine?
by increasing trade between Europe and the United States
by extending economic aid to European countries
by establishing an alliance between Turkey and Greece
by increasing immigration to the United States
Which evidence would best demonstrate the effectiveness of the Marshall Plan?
scientific data evaluating the wartime destruction of cities
economic data showing recovery from wartime devastation
statistics for wartime soldiers who were retrained for new jobs
population growth rates reflecting the result of wartime casualties
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According to this excerpt, which statement best describes the primary goal of the Marshall Plan?
providing a safety net by creating social programs in Europe
allowing U.S. corporations to benefit from foreign investments
limiting communist expansion by assisting reconstruction in Europe
enabling U.S. farmers to increase exports by increasing crop yields
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Which of these goals did all three programs share?
to prevent global warming
to end nuclear proliferation
to stop the spread of communism
to slow the pace of international trade
What was one result of the United States-sponsored Bay of Pigs invasion?
The Cuban government was overthrown by a group of revolutionaries.
The Cuban government was recognized by the world community.
The Soviet Union attempted to place nuclear missiles in Cuba.
The United Nations enacted economic sanctions on Cuba.
Which statement regarding the Berlin Airlift is the most accurate?
The U.S. attempted to force a Soviet surrender by bombing Berlin.
The U.S. dropped humanitarian supplies into East Berlin to prevent famine.
The U.S. provided West Berlin with aid after Soviet forces blockaded the city.
The U.S. sought to contain the spread of communism among Allied powers.
Why was the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) formed?
to promote free trade among European countries
to encourage the economic recovery of Europe
to regulate the production of weapons for war
to contain the expansion of the Soviet Union
Why was the Berlin Blockade important?
It led the Soviet Union to declare economic sanctions against allies of the United States.
It was viewed by the United States as a direct challenge to the stability of Europe.
It convinced the United States to follow a more isolationist foreign policy.
It led to a direct military conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union.
Which alliance was created after World War II as a defensive measure against aggressor nations?
European Union
Balkan League
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Greater East Asia Co-prosperity Sphere
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How did this plan benefit the U.S. economy?
It prevented unfair competition from corporations.
It set uniform prices on certain commodities.
It created government-funded jobs.
It created a demand for exports.
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Why did President Truman ask Congress to give financial aid to Greece and Turkey?
to promote international trade
to prevent a nuclear arms race
to promote environmental protection
to prevent the spread of communism
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Which of these is most closely associated with the developments in this chart?
Cold War
World War I
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Versailles
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Which phrase best completes this list?
To increase the rights of the minority population in postwar Europe
To assist in the improvement and growth of under-developed nations
To increase spending for the rebuilding effort in postwar Europe
To improve education opportunities in countries in Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East
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Why did the United States agree to give aid to Europe as part of the Marshall Plan?
to stop the spread of communism
to prevent an environmental disaster
to promote the practice of colonization
to increase the pace of nuclear proliferation
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Which event occurred during the time period between these two quotations?
The United States bombed Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was formed.
The Velvet Revolution ended Communist control of Czechoslovakia.
The Geneva Protocol was ratified.
The Warsaw Pact was established to offset the . . . .
actions of the United Nations Security Council.
organization of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
development of the Marshall Plan.
creation of the League of Nations.
In which country did the United States policy of containment stop the spread of communism?
Cuba
South Korea
East Germany
China
During the Korean War, which event reversed the advance of U.N. forces into North Korea?
China’s crossing the Yalu River to invade the Korean Peninsula
the Soviet Union’s boycott of U.N. Security Council deliberations
General MacArthur’s removal as Commander of U.N. forces
the United States’ signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement
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What resulted from the Security Council Resolution?
The ineffectiveness of the United Nations was made public.
The tension between the Soviet Union and members of the United Nations increased.
The U.S. policy of containment was deemed a failure.
The Warsaw Pact was formed between the Soviet Union and satellite nations.
Which U.S. action was President Truman justifying in this speech?
deployment of forces to Korea
intervention in labor strikes
desegregating the armed forces
recognizing the independence of Israel
Which U.S. foreign policy term best completes this diagram?
Imperialism
Appeasement
Isolationism
Containment
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Which event was triggered in part by the orders in the excerpt?
the replacement of Douglas MacArthur as Allied Commander in Korea
the war between the Soviet Union and China for control of Korea
the removal of the dictatorial government of Syngman Rhee in South Korea
the invasion of South Korea by communist forces from North Korea
Based on the quotation, President Eisenhower was referring to which issue of the 1950s?
civil rights movement
nuclear arms race
spread of communism
growth of suburbs
Which statement describes a weakness of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization?
The organization lacked the ability to deploy military forces.
The organization failed to improve the living standards in Southeast Asia.
The organization denied sponsorship to Southeast Asian emigrants.
The organization refused to support the exchange of cultural ideas.
Which statement best explains Eisenhower’s viewpoint on the role of the U.S. military during the Vietnam War?
to improve trade relations with Asian mainland countries
to expand humanitarian aid programs within Asia
to contain the spread of communism throughout Asia
to minimize domestic job loss to Asian labor markets
The United States adopted a strategic policy based on the “Domino Theory” at the beginning of which military conflict?
Spanish-American War
World War I
Vietnam War
First Gulf War
How was the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) meant to contain the spread of communism?
by obtaining resources to produce weapons technology
by helping to strengthen the regional economic market
by providing military support to allied nations
by promoting neutrality toward neighboring countries
President Eisenhower is justifying U.S. military involvement in which country?
Cuba
Vietnam
Japan
Greece
Which policy did the administration of Dwight D. Eisenhower claim as the basis of the Domino Theory?
U.S. involvement in Vietnam
arms-control negotiations with the Soviet Union
U.S. economic embargo on Cuba
free-trade negotiations with neighbors in North America
Which international agreement was used to justify the United States’ involvement in Vietnam?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO)
Central Treaty Organization
World Trade Organization
In 1954 the United States, France, Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Pakistan formed the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization, or SEATO.
advance the policy of containment
settle disputes between religious groups develop natural resources for export
settle disputes between religious groups
form an economic union of member nations
Which statement best completes the diagram?
Richard Nixon resigned as president
Supreme Court overturned segregation
States ratified the 26th Amendment
Newspapers showed photos of battle sites
Which statement best describes the effect the 1968 Tet Offensive had on U.S. public opinion?
The success of Great Society programs minimized national awareness of the event.
Increased U.S. military casualties led to questions about continued involvement in the war.
The enemy action against U.S. forces was considered a tactical military disaster.
President Johnson received support to raise taxes to continue fighting the war.
Which group did President Richard Nixon appeal to in response to the growing antiwar movement of the Vietnam era?
Baby Boomers
National Organization of Women
Silent Majority
Students for a Democratic Society
For which action did President Nixon ask for support in his “Silent Majority speech?”
increasing the production of nuclear weapons
increasing taxes to reduce the budget deficit
instating an embargo against Cuba
slow withdrawal of American troops from Vietnam
Which of the following was the biggest contributing factor to President Johnson’s decision not to seek re-election to a second term?
opposition to the War on Poverty
the Civil Rights movement
the Vietnam War
White House scandals
Based on this excerpt, President Nixon was asking for the support of the “silent majority” regarding which issue?
civil rights movement
Vietnam War
national debt
nuclear arms race
What was the main reason for the student protests at universities, such as Kent State in the early 1970s?
to end the conflict in Vietnam
to protect local manufacturing jobs
to promote environmental conservation
to promote relations with communist China
