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The Seneca Falls Contention of 1848 was mainly concerned with
ending slavery in all the states
reducing consumption of alcoholic beverages
expanding women's rights
improving treatment of the mentally ill
"The Feminine Mystique" by Betty Friedan was an influential book in the 1960s because it
led directly to the defeat of the Equal Rights Amendment
helped strengthen family values
reinforced women's traditional roles
energized a new women's rights movement
In 1944, Congress enacted the GI Bill of Rights in order to
ban racial segregation in the armed forces
create government jobs for returning soldiers
provide economic aid to veterans
reduce military expenditures
Which statement would a member of the women's rights movement have most disagreed with?
"There is no reason why women should not be allowed to serve in combat as part of the US military."
"Women are fulfilled by being good wives and mothers, but husbands need to show more appreciation for what their wives do."
"If a women does not want to get married, that's fine. If she does, that's fine too. What's important is that she is not defined by whether or not she's a 'good wife.'"
"The idea that women should refrain from being sexually active before marriage while men run around 'sowing their wild oats' is a ridiculous and outdated way to think."
Which of the following people might have been labeled a "flapper"?
a finance capitalist of the early 20th century
an immigrant drafted into the Union army
a progressive woman of the 1920s
a politician speaking out against US involvement in World War I
Which early 1900s reformer opened Hull House as a settlement house?
Jane Addams
Jacob Riis
Upton Sinclair
Susan B. Anthony
The Kansas-Nebraska Act concerned which issue?
the expansions of slavery into new territories
the sale of federal lands to slave owners
the right of Northerners to own slaves
the return of slaves who had escaped from the South
This time period in US History consisted of the Civil War and the struggle to end slavery.
1845-1890
1765-1776
1865-1877
1861-1865
Which of the following was a pull factor that drew African Americans north during the Great Migration?
the sale of inexpensive land by the federal government
the construction of low-cost government housing in growing cities
the absence of segregation and racial discrimination outside the South
the availability of good jobs in the North and the West
This time period in US History consisted of economic growth and prosperity, rise of the automobile, and the beginning of the Harlem Renaissance.
1901-1914
1946-1960
1920-1929
1961-1973
The excerpt below comes from a speech given by President Woodrow Wilson in 1917: “The world must be made safe for democracy. Its peace must be planted upon the tested foundations of political liberty. We have no selfish ends to serve. We desire no conquest, no dominion. We seek no indemnities for ourselves, no material compensation for the sacrifices we shall freely make. We are but one of the champions of the rights of mankind. We shall be satisfied when those rights have been made as secure as the faith and the freedom of nations can make them.”
What was the purpose of this speech?
to justify the acquisition of overseas territory
to persuade the Senate to ratify the Treaty of Versailles
to convince Congress to declare war on Germany
to reassure the public of his commitment to U.S. neutrality.
This time period in U.S History consisted of the struggle to end racism in the United States.
Civil Rights Era
Civil War Era
Progressive Era
Reconstruction Era
The invention of the by Henry Ford allowed manufacturing production to be more efficient allowing for different factories to produce more profits.
Car
Assembly Line
Bessemer Process
Combustible Engine
Which statement describes the role played by the U.S. journalists during the Spanish-American war?
Journalists exaggerated events to build support for the war, giving the president and Congress little chance to resolve the conflict diplomatically.
Journalists ignored the signs of impending war until it was too late to inform the public of the government’s intentions to declare war on Spain.
Journalists focused on bad news rather than good news in order to criticize the decisions made by the president and military leaders
Journalists provided frequent reports of the fighting, allowing the public to follow a foreign war closely for the first time.
Which country was the first to colonize Florida?
Spain
Germany
Russia
Great Britain
This is an example of...
Bias
Symbolism
Propaganda
TV Commercial
Brown vs. Board of education overturned which Supreme Court case?
Miranda vs. Arizona
Marbury vs. Madison
Plessy vs. Ferguson
Gideon vs. Wainwright
How did the creation of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation change the nature of banking in the United States?
The government began to guarantee bank deposits.
Depositors could transfer investments without penalties.
Depositors were guaranteed minimum interest rates on savings accounts.
The government required taxpayers to open savings accounts.
One action that influenced the U.S.-Soviet signing of the SALT I treaty in 1972 was President Richard Nixon’s —
opening of diplomatic relations with China
involvement in the Watergate scandal
support of Israel during the Yom Kippur War
withdrawal of military forces from Vietnam
Which word best explains the changes shown in these photographs?
Immigration
Assimilation
Nullification
Nativism
?
changed the way police arrested public protesters
resulted in a bus boycott that lasted more than a year
increase in the number of registered voters
prompted the government to station the army in southern states
Farm worker, labor leader, and Civil Rights activist who helped form United Farm Workers.
Roy Benavidez
Lionel Sosa
Hector P. Garcia
Cesar Chavez
How did détente represent a new direction in U.S. foreign policy?
Détente represented the first time since World War II that the U.S. entered the global arena.
Nixon forced the U.S. to admit defeat in the Cold War and open negotiations with China.
Rather than maintaining the defense of U.S. allies, Nixon offered economic aid.
Instead of fighting communism openly, Nixon focused on negotiations with Communist countries.
The election of 2008 was historically significant because -
the first black American was elected President.
the Democrats had won a presidential election for the first time in 16 years.
for the first time in American history there was no third party candidate.
Hillary Clinton won the Democratic party nomination.
Under which president did the World Trade Center and the Pentagon get attacked?
George W Bush
Bill Clinton
Barack Obama
That one guy
In the second half of the 1800s, the federal government encouraged the building of transcontinental railroads by
taking control of the railroad trust
forcing convicts to work as laborers
purchasing large amounts of railroad stock
giving land to the railroad companies
President Washington pursued a foreign policy of neutrality during his administration primarily because he believed that
the US needed time to gain economic and military strength
alliances should be established with both France and England
the US should not expand by force
treaties were prohibited by Congress
The Monroe Doctrine declared that the United States would
prevent other nations from trading with South American nations
view European interference in the Americas as a threat to the national interest of the United States
help colonies in North and South America adopt a democratic form of government
prevent the establishment of new European colonies anywhere in the world
The Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan represented attempts by the United States to deal with the
arms race
President's political opposition
spread of communism
national debt
Manifest Destiny was used to justify an American desire to
control the area located east of the Appalachian Mountains
expand the United States to the Pacific Ocean
warn European countries against colonizing Latin America
assist Latin America in adopting democracy
Concerns about the rise of terrorism over the last two decades have led to what US action?
participation in NAFTA
military action in Afghanistan and Iraq
withdrawal from the United Nations
increasing isolation in foreign affairs
Between the 1890s and the start of World War I, the United States expanded access to overseas markets and raw materials through the policy of
containment
imperialism
isolationism
neutrality
An important result of the Spanish-American War of 1898 was that the United States
acquired territories in Africa
became a world power with an overseas empire
improves its relations with Germany
lost interest in Latin American affairs
Since the end of the Cold War, the most persistent problem facing the United States foreign policy has been
using higher tariffs to protect US markets
dealing with the conflicts in other nations and regions
supporting command economies in Western Europe
increasing the preparedness of the Armed Forces
Which numbered territory did the US gain by winning the Spanish-American War?
1
2
3
4
This cartoon comments of tactics used to --
secure the southern border of California
protect shipping lands in the Great Lakes
create a defensive alliance with France
obtain control of the Panama Canal Zone
The most important cause of the American Revolution was
the American desire to expand to the Pacific Ocean
the world struggle between England and France
the British violation of French territory
the British ended salutary neglect and began greater control over the colonies
This most significant aspect of the Mexican War on the United States during the 20 years following the war was that it
started massive emigration as those who opposed the war left the country
began a period of warm relations between the United States and Mexico
developed a conflict over the expansion of slavery in the territories acquired from Mexico
revealed the weakness of American military forces
The French and Indian war resulted in which of the following?
colonists began thinking of themselves as American rather than British
the British began reducing taxes on the American colonists
the British were no longer considered a world power
the French became a serious threat to American safety
When the Civil War started, Abraham Lincoln’s primary objective was
to abolish slavery
the preserve the Union
to expand presidential powers
to punish the South
The Declaration of Independence (1776) has had a major influence on peoples throughout the world because it
guarantees universal suffrage
establishes a basic set of laws for every nation
provides justification for revolting against unjust governments
describes the importance of a strong central government
In their plans for Reconstruction, both President Abraham Lincoln and President Andrew Johnson sought to
punish the South for starting the Civil War
force the Southern States to pay reparations to the Federal Government
allow the Southern States to reenter the nation as quickly as possible
establish the Republican Party as the only political party in the South
President Woodrow Wilson's "Fourteen Points" were proposals that he believed would bring about
a just and lasting peace
the containment of facism
a reduction in US involvement in world affairs
the reestablishment of the prewar political situation in Europe
Which event did NOT lead to the writing of the Declaration of Independence?
Constitutional Convention
Stamp Act
Intolerable Acts
No taxation without representation
Which of the following was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Congress could declare war
no executive branch
no power to tax
9/13 states to pass laws
The Roaring Twenties were characterized by --
internment camps, the rationing of goods, and the first use of the atomic bomb
bank failures, the New Deal and bread lines
installment plans, Prohibition, and flappers
brinkmanship, McCarthyism, and a policy of containment
Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?
The availability of land grants for homesteaders
Economic opportunities in industrialized cities
Better soil conditions in previously uncultivated areas
The lower cost of living in urban areas
The STAMP ACT required colonists to pay taxes on what?
tea
houses
official legal documents, newspapers, and licenses
glass and lead
•Leader of Chicano Movement to eliminate racism against Mexican Americans •Organized farm workers in California •Demanded increased wages and better working conditions •Emphasized non-violent methods such as boycotts, strikes, hunger fasts
•President from 1945-1953•Used atomic weapons against Japan to bring WWII to an end •Assisted in the founding of the United Nations •Executed policy to contain communism
•Arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white person
•Her actions led to Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955-56) which led to integrated buses and thrust her into the national spotlight
•President from 1981-1989 •Policy to reduce taxes & regulations to encourage business activity •Believed you achieved peace by being prepared for war, known as “Peace Through Strength” •His presidency saw the beginnings of the end of the Cold War
•Commander of U.S. army in the Pacific during WWII •Commander of U.S. forces in Korean Conflict •Disagreement with Truman over use of nuclear weapons in North Korea and China •Public criticism of Truman led to his removal
•Leader in Women’s Liberation Movement •Helped form NOW (National Organization of Women) •Became central voice of Women’s Movement •Wrote The Feminine Mystique, a book that challenged the traditional role of women
•President from 1969-1974 •Reopened relations with Red China (1972) •Introduced détente with Soviet Union (relaxing of tension and de-escalating arms race) •Resigned office to avoid impeachment after Watergate scandal
•Conducted hearings to identify Communists he claimed infiltrated U.S. government •No proof of his allegations ever provided •Led to a "witch" hunt for Communists
•Clergyman, activist & leader in the Civil Rights Movement •Used nonviolent civil disobedience (influenced by Gandhi) •Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955) •Letter from Birmingham Jail (1963) •March on Washington (1963)
•Supreme commander of D-Day & allied invasion of Europe in WWII •President from 1953-1961 (2 terms) •Created the Interstate Highway System in 1956 •Extended U.S. containment of communism policy to Middle East
•President from 1961-1963 •Supported Space Race – John Glenn orbited earth •Embarrassed by Bay of Pigs Invasion (unsuccessful attempt to overthrow Castro) •Created Alliance for Progress & Peace Corp – programs to promote progress in under-developed countries to discourage the spread of communism •Avoided nuclear showdown – Cuban Missile Crisis
•President from 1993-2001 (2 terms) •Balanced federal budget •Cut spending, raised taxes on rich and closed military bases •Supported NAFTA – gradually phased out tariffs stood against human rights abuse in Kosovo and China •Avoided impeachment
1.Born in Hawaii
2.Senator from Illinois
3.African American
4.First African American President
5.2009-2017
34th President. Prior to Presidency, served in WWII as commander of Allied Forces in North Africa,
Sicily, and Italy. Promoted to General after D Day. Created the Interstate Highway System as
President.
John F. Kennedy
Harry truman
George Marshall
Dwight Eisenhower
Wrote The Feminine Mystic, co–founded NOW (National Organization of Women)
Betty Friedan
Phyllis Schlafly
Jane Addams
Dolores Huerta
Determined young men who enlisted to become America's first black military aviators at a time when the U.S. military still practiced racial segregation. They participated in over 15,000 sorties and earned over 100 Flying Crosses.
Tuskegee Airmen
Flying Tigers
Charles Lindbergh
Black Panthers
Which President supported the Indian Removal?
John Ross
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Andrew Jackson
What was the forced removal of the Cherokee Tribe that resulted in 4,000 deaths?
Trail of Fears
Manifest Destiny
Cherokee Migration
Trail of Tears
Name given to the 1828 taxation on imported goods that angered many southern states.
Tax of 1828
Ordinance of Nullification
Tariff of Abominations
What does the word nullify mean?
to leave
Overturn or to make void
Which of the following statements from the 1776 Virginia Declaration of Rights was influenced
by Montesquieu’s view of separation of powers.
That in all capital or criminal prosecutions a man hath a right to demand… evidence in
his favor, and to a speedy trial by an impartial jury…
That a well-regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained to arms, is the
proper natural, and safe defense of a free state…
That the freedom of the press is one of the great bulwarks of liberty, and can never by
restrained…
That the legislative, executive, and judiciary department shall be separate and distinct….
An excerpt from "The Declaration of Independence"
"That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of
the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on
such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to
effect their Safety and Happiness."
This excerpt demonstrates how the founding fathers were influenced by which idea?
Enumerated Powers
Federalism
Natural Rights
Social Contract
Which viewpoint was common among Anti-Federalists?
There is no need for a separate Bill of Rights.
The Constitution will not strengthen the government.
The Constitution does not give enough power to the states.
A strong national government will protect the people in times of crisis.
Who dominated the steel industry in America and used vertical integration/buying all phases of production.
Andrew Carnegie
Thomas Jefferson
Henry Ford
Which of these cause- and- effect relationships is accurate?
The ideas of social Darwinism led to the passage of Prohibition laws
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles contributed to the implementation of the New Deal
The ideas of the Harlem Renaissance influenced the growth of the Civil Rights movement
The rise of fascism in Italy influenced the onset of the Red Scare.
How did these developments in transportation most affect the standard of living in the U.S. cities?
By increasing the expenses associated with relocation
By giving residents more flexibility in employment
By expanding the options for personal education
By increasing traffic congestion on city streets
Which inference about the 1920's is supported by this illustration?
Women confronted discrimination in employment and education
Women challenged traditional attitudes and social norms
Reform organizations targeted women's issues
Mass media reflected trends popular in rural communities
