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WorksheetsSTAAR US History EOC
Total questions: 66
Worksheet time: 36mins
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1.
Which of the following provided a legal basis for this Supreme Court decision?
a)
The Thirteenth Amendment
b)
The decision in Brown v. Board of Education
c)
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
d)
The First Amendment
2.
How was the goal set forth in this excerpt advanced during President Nixon's Administration?
a)
By the normalization of relations with China
b)
By supporting the Arab coalition during the Yom Kippur War
c)
By escalating the bombing of Vietnam
d)
By attacking enemy bases in Cambodia
3.
Which speaker would most likely agree with President Ronald Reagan's national security policies?
a)
Speaker 1
b)
Speaker 2
c)
Speaker 3
d)
Speaker 4
4.
The policy objectives of Reaganomics were based on the theory that
a)
borrowing from foreign countries would help cover the costs of domestic programs.
b)
significant increases in government spending would help reduce unemployment.
c)
broad tax cuts and financial deregulation would promote economic expansion.
d)
reducing trade barriers would result in a budget surplus.
5.
Why did gasoline prices spike during the 1970s and early 1980s?
a)
A natural disaster impeded offshore drilling for oil
b)
Congress imposed new regulations on foreign energy companies
c)
Conflicts in the Middle East disrupted the distribution of oil
d)
Congress introduced new legislation to increase the fuel efficiency of vehicles
6.
How did President Reagan's administration support Contra rebels in Nicaragua after Congress cut funding for military aid?
a)
By secretly selling weapons to Iran in order to raise funds
b)
By confiscating funds seized in drug arrests
c)
By implementing a sin tax on luxury items
d)
By collecting tariffs on oil imports from Saudi Arabia
7.
How did President Jimmy Carter attempt to end hostilities between the groups that fought these wars?
a)
He helped negotiate a peace treaty known as the Camp David Accords.
b)
He deployed U.S. troops to defeat the Palestine Liberation Organization.
c)
He ordered the boycott of Olympic games in Moscow.
d)
He threatened to sever diplomatic ties with Syria.
8.
In 1979 the Shah of Iran was forced into exile. The U.S. government later allowed the Shah to enter the United States for medical treatment. This perceived U.S. support for the Shah of Iran resulted in which of the following?
a)
Iran attacked a U.S. military base in Asia
b)
Soviet forces began an occupation of Iran
c)
Israel demanded U.S. support for the strategic bombing of cities in Iran
d)
Revolutionaries kidnapped a group of U.S. citizens in Iran
9.
The author of this letter was
a)
a leader of a Civil Rights movement.
b)
the cofounder of the National Organization for Women.
c)
a leader of a conservative interest group.
d)
the cofounder of Ms. magazine.
10.
What was the initial response of the U.S. government to the attacks of September 11, 2001?
a)
To impose economic sanctions on Libya for sponsoring terrorist activities
b)
To begin military operations in Afghanistan
c)
To reopen military bases in Europe that had been closed after the Cold War
d)
To form a coalition to eliminate training bases in Pakistan
11.
Which of the following resulted from the U.S.-led military coalition's engagement in the Persian Gulf War?
a)
The Shah of Iran was overthrown.
b)
Saddam Hussein was forced from power.
c)
The nation of Kuwait was liberated.
d)
Iraqi Kurds were granted equal rights.
12.
Which statement correctly completes this timeline?
a)
The Centers for Disease control petitioned Congress to eliminate waste treatment plants.
b)
The federal government created the Environmental Protection Agency to oversee environmental issues.
c)
The automobile industry began researching alternative energy sources.
d)
The president ordered the Public Health Services to deal with environmental pollution.
13.
The incident illustrated by this cartoon increased cynicism toward the U.S. government because
a)
the press secretary failed to keep the public informed of national security policy changes.
b)
the president directed a conspiracy to mislead the nation.
c)
the Supreme Court overruled federal statutes that defined confidentiality.
d)
Congress failed to pass legislation enforcing protection of privacy rights.
14.
What does President Bill Clinton's impeachment trial reflect about modern U.S. politics?
a)
Congress conducts more thorough investigation of judicial nominees.
b)
Campaign finances are monitored by a regulatory agency.
c)
Media outlets focus more on privacy issues than on the actions of elected officials.
d)
Elected officials face greater scrutiny of their personal lives.
15.
Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?
a)
The availability of land grants for homesteaders
b)
Economic opportunities in industrialized cities
c)
Better soil conditions in previously uncultivated areas
d)
The lower cost of living in urban areas
16.
During the 1920s, what was one result of the innovations in U.S. transportation technology?
a)
Commercial airplanes replaced ocean liners as the primary means of travel to Europe.
b)
Mass-produced automobiles made travel more affordable for many people.
c)
Cable cars provided a comfortable means of quick travel to any city within a state.
d)
Container ships delivered agricultural goods to ports along the Pacific coast.
17.
What was the primary reason for the raids described in this excerpt?
a)
To prevent workers from joining labor organizations
b)
To block civil rights advocates from staging public protests
c)
To suppress the teaching of evolution in colleges
d)
To halt the spread of communist ideas by radicals
18.
Many Progressives opposed social Darwinism because it promoted the idea that
a)
people in lower classes were not capable of economic success.
b)
immigration weakened national unity.
c)
the government should take responsibility for the well-being of people.
d)
poverty could be eradicated through increased economic regulation.
19.
Cartoons such as this one took the position that deportation was necessary because
a)
assimilation programs in the U.S. had been unsuccessful.
b)
economic decline had increased competition for jobs.
c)
communists were infiltrating the U.S.
d)
political machines had too much power in urban areas.
20.
Which of these resulted from the prohibition of alcohol during the 1920s?
a)
A decline in immigration rates
b)
A growing fear of communism
c)
The expansion of the consumer economy
d)
The rise of organized crime
21.
During the 1920s, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were most closely identified with the
a)
increased use of credit by U.S. consumers.
b)
development of new forms of popular entertainment.
c)
decline of public support for Progressive reforms.
d)
conflict between modernism and traditionalism.
22.
Why did the "Return to Normalcy" agenda of U.S. presidential candidate Warren G. Harding appeal to many voters in the 1920 election?
a)
The public wanted to help rebuild war-torn countries.
b)
There were significant shortages of military supplies.
c)
There was a decrease in demand for consumer goods.
d)
The public wanted to concentrate on domestic economic issues.
23.
This 1924 cartoon satirizes a scandal that led to
a)
public disappointment over revelations in government corruption.
b)
widespread dissatisfaction with a lack of economic development.
c)
public frustration with government neglect of the working class.
d)
widespread anger over excessive partisan politics.
24.
Which of these cause-and-effect relationships is accurate?
a)
The ideas of social Darwinism led to the passage of Prohibition laws.
b)
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles contributed to the implementation of the New Deal.
c)
The ideas of the Harlem Renaissance influenced the growth of the Civil Rights movement.
d)
The rise of fascism in Italy influenced the onset of the Red Scare.
25.
The issue addressed by this poster is primarily associated with the
a)
Progressive Era
b)
Great Depression
c)
Roaring 20s
d)
Cold War
26.
How did Booker T. Washington work to improve the lives of African Americans?
a)
By organizing voter-registration drives for African Americans
b)
By supporting the formation of labor unions by African American workers
c)
By promoting vocational training for African Americans
d)
By organizing boycotts of businesses that refused service to African Americans
27.
Which of these was a major goal of Jane Addams's Settlement House movement in Chicago?
a)
The founding of women's colleges
b)
The introduction of prison reform
c)
The assimilation of immigrants
d)
The establishment of public libraries
28.
"Founded in 1913 as the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage (CU), the National Woman's Party (NWP) was instrumental in raising public awareness of the women's suffrage campaign. ...The NWP effectively commanded the attention of politicians and the public through its aggressive agitation, relentless lobbying, clever publicity stunts, and creative examples of civil disobedience and nonviolent confrontation. (Library of Congress)
The political activism of the group described in the excerpt contributed directly to
The political activism of the group described in the excerpt contributed directly to
a)
the elimination of poll taxes
b)
the repeal of the 18th amendment
c)
the outlawing of child labor
d)
the ratification of the 19th amendment
29.
During the Progressive Era, one goal of state-level political reformers was to
a)
prevent party leaders from amending campaign platforms
b)
increase the influence of business owners on regulatory legislation
c)
promote the principle of direct democracy
d)
limit the use of judicial review by circuit courts
30.
These achievements illustrate Ida B. Wells contributions as
a)
a religious leader
b)
an artist of the Harlem Renaissance
c)
a supporter of prohibition
d)
an advocate of equality
31.
Which groups were most influential in the passing of the Pure Food and Drug Act?
a)
Southern farmers and clergy members
b)
Factory owners and bankers
c)
Muckrakers and women's organizations
d)
College students and immigrants
32.
"There is hereby created [an agency]...,which purpose is to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wildlife therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations." (Mission statement for the ________, 1916)
Which agency name belongs on the blank line?
Which agency name belongs on the blank line?
a)
U.S. Geological Survey
b)
National Park Service
c)
Bureau of Land Reclamation
d)
U.S. Border Patrol
33.
A student learning about U.S. history is instructed to write a paper about W.E.B. DuBois and race relations in the United States. Which of the following facts would be most relevant to the student's assignment?
a)
The Selma-to-Montgomery protest marches helped secure voting rights for minority citizens.
b)
The NAACP was organized to help secure full legal equality for minority citizens.
c)
The Civil Rights Act of 1968 outlawed many forms of discrimination in the housing market.
d)
The March on Washington helped rally nationwide support for the Civil Rights movement.
34.
A student learning about U.S. history is instructed to write a paper about W.E.B. DuBois and race relations in the United States. Which of the following facts would be most relevant to the student's assignment?
a)
The Selma-to-Montgomery protest marches helped secure voting rights for minority citizens.
b)
The NAACP was organized to help secure full legal equality for minority citizens.
c)
The Civil Rights Act of 1968 outlawed many forms of discrimination in the housing market.
d)
The March on Washington helped rally nationwide support for the Civil Rights movement.
35.
Why did the Populist Party want free coinage of silver?
a)
To increase the amount of money in circulation
b)
To reduce economic inflation
c)
To raise campaign contribution limits
d)
To decrease the bargaining power of labor unions
36.
Which of the following provided a legal basis for this Supreme Court decision?
a)
The 13th Amendment
b)
The decision in Brown v. Board of Education
c)
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
d)
The First Amendment
37.
Which event is commonly associated with the type of music described in this excerpt?
a)
The March on Washington
b)
The Freedom Rides
c)
Woodstock
d)
The California grape boycott
38.
Which sentence best completes this diagram?
a)
The president authorizes a military strike against forces threatening the borders of Western Europe.
b)
Congress appropriates funding for nuclear arms facilities in Western Europe.
c)
The president signs a treaty requiring reparations to be paid to Western European countries.
d)
Congress passes a bill to provide financial assistance to Western European countries.
39.
President John F. Kennedy responded to reports that the Soviet Union was constructing missile sites in Cuba by
a)
ordering a naval blockade of Cuba.
b)
asking for Congress to declare war on Cuba.
c)
authorizing military strikes on strategic targets in Cuba.
d)
seeking United Nations approval for economic sanctions against Cuba.
40.
Which of the following resulted from McCarthyism during the 1950s?
a)
Membership in the U.S. Communist Party increased.
b)
U.S. citizens were arrested for being suspected communists.
c)
Recruitment procedures for the U.S. military branches were reformed.
d)
U.S. diplomats began to express dissenting political viewpoints more free
41.
During the Korean War, what prevented the southern part of the peninsula from falling permanently to the invading forces?
a)
The threat of a Soviet naval blockade
b)
The assistance of the Chinese military
c)
The use of atomic weapons on northern cities
d)
The involvement of the UN forces under the command of the United States
42.
Which policy guided U.S. opposition to this declaration?
a)
Containment
b)
Peaceful coexistence
c)
Constructive engagement
d)
Deterrence
43.
The primary reason given by the U.S. leaders to justify military involvement in Vietnam was that it would
a)
promote reconstruction after World War II.
b)
maintain the policy of detente.
c)
fulfill prior United Nations obligations.
d)
keep communism from spreading throughout the region.
44.
During the mid-1960s, U.S. participation in the Vietnam War resulted in
a)
public support for an expanded military draft.
b)
mandatory rationing of consumer goods.
c)
mass demonstrations by groups protesting the war.
d)
national attention for a third-party candidate.
45.
The trends in this list all occurred as a result of
a)
an increase in immigration after World War II.
b)
the creation of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
c)
reductions in peacetime defense spending.
d)
economic prosperity following World War II.
46.
Why did the United States adopt the motto "In God We Trust" in 1956?
a)
To honor the financial and societal contributions of various religious organizations
b)
To distinguish the nation from countries that restricted religious practices
c)
To commemorate the social changes introduced by Christian leaders
d)
To encourage the growth of religious institutions throughout the country
47.
The data presented on this graph illustrate an economic effect of
a)
the rapid mobilization of U.S. defense industries after World War II.
b)
the federal domestic programs created as part of the Great Society.
c)
incentives offered under the Bracero Program to temporary laborers.
d)
assistance offered by the GI Bill to soldiers returning from World War II.
48.
Which of the following best characterizes the Gilded Age?
a)
The discovery of goldfields in the West led to an increase in the amount of money issued for circulation.
b)
Industrialists used their connections with corrupt government officials for material gain and political power.
c)
In the Deep South a sharp increase in immigration brought a boom in construction and industry.
d)
Small, family-owned farms were bought and consolidated to form large agricultural corporations.
49.
Which of the following contributed most to increased settlement of the Great Plains?
a)
The availability of buffalo
b)
The discovery of precious metals
c)
A series of federal land grants
d)
A decrease in agricultural production
50.
Which sentence correctly completes this diagram?
a)
The Bracero program was introduced.
b)
The Chinese Exclusion Act was passed.
c)
Russian radicals joined labor unions in the United States.
d)
Irish families immigrated to the United States.
51.
How did the invention shown in this patent illustration affect industry?
a)
Machines needed to be repaired less frequently.
b)
Products could be manufactured on an assembly line.
c)
Businesses needed to hire skilled workers.
d)
Factories could extend working hours.
52.
The primary objective of the Dawes Act was to
a)
promote cultural assimilation of American Indians
b)
turn American Indian reservations into corporate farmland
c)
end warfare between American Indians and the U.S. military
d)
promote American Indian investment in private industry
53.
During the 19th century, one way political bosses gained voter support was by
a)
campaigning for women's suffrage
b)
advocating the use of poll taxes
c)
making improvements in urban infrastructure
d)
providing public assistance for former slaves
54.
Which of the following occurred between 1865 and 1900 as a result of the rapid industrialization of the United States?
a)
Social and economic class divisions began to disappear.
b)
Concerns about air pollution led to stricter environmental regulations.
c)
Union membership increased as workers sought better pay and conditions.
d)
Factory owners introduced wage-equality policies for women in the workplace.
55.
Nineteenth-century nativist organizations advocated
a)
limiting federal military power through the organization of local militias
b)
conserving natural resources through the creation of national parks
c)
globalizing the economy through the participation in free-trade agreements
d)
promoting an ethnically homogeneous society through restrictions on immigration
56.
"We conclude that this overpowering, irresistible tendency toward aggregation of capital and increase of size...cannot be arrested or even greatly impeded, and...instead of attempting to restrict either, we should hail every increase as something gained... (Andrew Carnegie in The Century)
The business practice described above eventually led to the enactment of legislation that
The business practice described above eventually led to the enactment of legislation that
a)
guaranteed public access to corporate records
b)
protected consumers by prohibiting monopolies
c)
protected domestic industries from foreign competition
d)
required reciprocity agreements between state governments
57.
Which statement best completes this list?
a)
Congress passed tariffs on imported beef.
b)
Most of the cowboys on cattle drives were European immigrants.
c)
The cattle industry was nationalized under the Department of Agriculture.
d)
The need to process large amounts of cattle made meatpacking a major industry.
58.
What was the main reason the federal government built Hoover Dam?
a)
To provide resources for a growing population
b)
To facilitate the transportation of goods in the region
c)
To increase tourism in the region
d)
To prevent the Colorado River from drying up
59.
Which of the following best completes this diagram?
a)
Led to a decrease in U.S. international trade
b)
Helped stabilize the U.S. economy
c)
Strengthened U.S. relationships overseas
d)
Led to a decline in unemployment
60.
This excerpt describes an instance of deportation during the 1930s as a part of repatriation effort. Why did the federal government implement repatriation?
a)
To fulfill the terms of a global peace treaty
b)
To protect national security
c)
To reduce competition for jobs
d)
To prevent communist influence on labor unions
61.
The farmer's criticisms are similar to those found in
a)
Warren Harding's advocacy of a "return to normalcy"
b)
Huey Long's proposal to "share our wealth"
c)
Charles Coughlin's rhetoric of "Christianized democracy"
d)
Herbert Hoover's emphasis on "rugged individualism"
62.
What is the main function of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation?
a)
Assisting banks in recovering unpaid loans
b)
Providing monetary aid to struggling banks
c)
Guaranteeing job security for bank employees
d)
Protecting personal savings in the event of bank failure
63.
The Federal Housing Administration is a New Deal agency that continues to assist many Americans primarily by
a)
providing them with money to pay for moving expenses
b)
helping them maintain mortgage loans from banks
c)
helping them choose a reputable home builder
d)
offering incentives for them to invest in rental properties
64.
Which speaker expresses the main argument against President Franklin D. Roosevelt's plan to increase the number of justices on the Supreme Court?
a)
Speaker 1
b)
Speaker 2
c)
Speaker 3
d)
Speaker 4
65.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to reassure the American public during uncertain economic times by
a)
publishing a weekly news editorial titled "The Road to Prosperity and Peace"
b)
holding weekly town-hall meetings with average citizens
c)
making short appearances in a variety of Hollywood films
d)
delivering a series of evening radio speeches known as fireside chats
66.
Which of these factors contributed most to the Dust Bowl?
a)
Flash flooding and intense deforestation
b)
Prolonged drought and poor farming practices
c)
High winds and railroad construction
d)
Severe heat and rapid suburban development
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