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WorksheetsBoisdore LEAP2025 EXAM Whole Test Review
Total questions: 110
Worksheet time: 55mins
Which statement best describes how the discovery of the Holocaust affected American decisions during World War 2?
Little action was taken about the Holocaust until the war in Europe was ending
U.S. citizens support for the war and willingness to enlist in the military increased significantly
The U.S. redirected efforts toward ending the Holocaust
The federal government recognized the unfairness of internment camps and released Japanese-Americans
Choose the correct answer below with continues the numbered sequence of events listed:
1st: Sherman Anti-Trust Act becomes law.
2nd: Large companies that engage in monopolies are prohibited
3rd: ????
Corporations cease the practice of vertical integration
Labor unions stop striking in response to the legislation
Consumers buy more goods from small companies
Corporations form holding companies in order to circumvent the new legislation
In 1983, President Reagan proposed the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), popularly called "Star Wars".
Which statement best describes how the Strategic Defense Initiative fit into President Reagan's policy goals?
A technological investment was needed to end Soviet superiority in space exploration
A technological investment was necessary to reduce espionage by the Soviets
A military buildup was needed to put pressure on the Soviets and gain an edge in arms negotiations
A military buildup was necessary to reignite the arms race with the Soviets
Which statement below best describes the general trend in immigration to the U.S. over the 19th and 20th centuries? (PICK TWO ANSWERS)
Most immigrants to the U.S. during the late 1800s and early 1900s tended to come from Europe
Immigration to the U.S. and its effects have only recently emerged as a major political issue in American politics
Immigration to the U.S. decreased significantly during the 1920s and 1930s due to restrictive immigration laws and the onset of the Great Depression
Most immigrants to the U.S. over the last 200 years have come from Asia and Latin America
Immigration to the U.S. has decreased significantly since 1980
One foreign policy goal of President Theodore Roosevelt was to...
create futures states by annexing Pacific Island territories
restrict European intervention in the Western Hemisphere
limit United States investment in Latin America
encourage independence movements in Africa
One outcome of the situation depicted in the political cartoon was that...
President Roosevelt declined to run for re-election
the Supreme Court ended most of the New Deal programs created
President Roosevelt was eventually impeached for abuse of power
Congress and the American public rejected Roosevelt's plan to "pack" the Supreme Court
During the 1950s, the main goal of the civil rights movement was to
create separate African American economic and social institutions
eliminate legal segregation from American life
establish affirmative action programs to compensate for past wrongs
form a new nation for African Americans
One way in which the New Deal and the Great Society are similar is that both programs were based on the belief that
volunteer organizations should take over federal relief efforts
government should impose fewer regulations on business
states should pay a larger share of the cost of federal programs
the federal government should do more to help citizens in need
The passage of the USA Patriot Act of 2001 and the creation of the Department of Homeland Security reflect the determination of the United States government to
search for weapons of mass destruction in South Asia
increase the globalization of the economy
bring about an end to the Cold War
prevent future terrorist attacks
Passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) improved conditions for the disabled by
making it illegal to criticize or fire handicapped persons
mandating easier access to employment and public facilities
sponsoring Olympic games for the handicapped
requiring separate classrooms for disabled students
Which action below best symbolized the end of the Cold War?
establishing the Peace Corps
achieving a truce in the Korean War
tearing down the Berlin Wall
improving United States relations with China
The policy objectives of Reaganomics were based on the theory that —
borrowing from foreign countries would help cover the costs of domestic programs
significant increases in government spending would help reduce unemployment
broad tax cuts and financial deregulation would promote economic expansion
reducing trade barriers would result in a budget surplus
The Cold War ended in 1991, when which country broke apart?
Germany
Kuwait
Soviet Union
Cuba
President Bush and the United Nations sent in troops in January 1991, their goal was the restore peace in Kuwait and protect our OIL interest. What was the name of this conflict?
World War II
Vietnam War
Persian Gulf War
War on Terror
What reduced trade barriers among the United States, Mexico, and Canada?
NAFTA
NATO
OPEC
FAFSA
What happened to Clinton after he lied under oath about his relationship with White House intern Monica Lewinsky?
He was fired
He resigned
He was impeached
He was promoted
Two main reasons for continued American interest in Middle East are...
oil and terrorism
rubber and industrial metals
diamonds and textiles
land and religion
What is the biggest criticism of NAFTA?
Canadians don't really produce much
It hurt our relationships with Mexico and Canada
U.S. lost 5 million jobs
How did the Brown v. Board of Education decision influence the Civil Rights movement?
By discouraging activist from relying on the judicial system
By guaranteeing scholarships to minority college students
By providing a judicial basis for achieving equality in other areas
By eliminating social barriers associated with hiring practices
What was the initial response of the US government to the attacks of September 11, 2001?
To impose economic sanctions on Libya for sponsoring terrorist activities
To begin military operations in Afghanistan
To reopen military bases in Europe that had been closed after the Cold War
To form a coalition to eliminate training bases in Pakistan
One reason the 2008 presidential election was historically significant is that it was the first time:
traditionally Republican states voted Democratic
voters used computerized ballots
an African American won the presidency
a Southerner won the vice-presidency
The United States intervened to stop the spread of communism from North Vietnam into South Vietnam as a result of what?
the Domino Theory
the Marshall Plan
United Nations orders
Yellow Journalism
This event extended educational, housing, and employment benefits to WW2 veterans, resulting in an education and housing boom. Which of the following is being described?
Civil Rights legislation
19th Amendment
G.I. Bill
Prohibition
Which of the following are factors that created changes in American society after World War II? (SELECT ALL ANSWERS WHICH ARE TRUE)
Strong economy with increased productivity
African Americans’ aspirations for equal opportunities
Less investments made in education
Women increasingly working outside the home
Which group worked in California (searching for gold) and also helped build the Transcontinental Railroad?
Italian
Japanese
Irish
Chinese
Why were Native Americans angered by treaties? Choose all that are correct.
Settlers ignored the treaties.
Treaties forced them away from their ancestral lands.
They wanted to live with the settlers, not separate from them.
Treaties did not allow them to move to places like New York City.
Treaties did not allow them to have guns.
How did the policies of the Dawes Act of 1887 contrast with previous Native American policies?
It deferred to the Supreme Court to resolve matters of citizenship and rights.
It encouraged Native Americans to assimilate and adopt U.S. citizenship.
It recognized the Native Americans' claims as sovereign entities.
It provided material support as long as they remain in designated locations.
Which movement or trend was most significant in creating the conflict with Plains Indians that ultimately led to the Dawes Act?
railroad expansion to the West Coast
the extermination of the bison population
the Social Gospel movement
homesteaders expanding into the plains region
What issues did farmers have in the latter half of the 19th century? (PICK TWO ANSWERS)
more debt
bad weather
high freight costs
inflation/money supply
diseased crops/animals
Who helped form the populist party?
Middle Class White settlers
northern African Americans
Small Farmers
Bankers/factory owners
What was the first major national strike by American workers?
Haymarket Strike
Homestead Strike
Pullman Strike
Great Railroad Strike of 1877
What was the first nationwide industrial union, which also accepted workers from any industry, as well as women and African Americans?
the Knights of Labor
the AFL
International Workers of the World
Most strikes by unions in the late 1800s were unsuccessful mainly because
unions were unconstitutional
strikes had never been used before to settle labor issues
government supported business instead of workers
strikers failed to use militant tactics
During the industrial Revolution in the U.S., laissez-faire economic policies led to what?
Markets that were dominated by monopolies
The creation of strong regulations that ensured businesses did not harm the general public
Significant improvements in working conditions gained through collective bargaining by labor unions
The government placing heavy taxes on the large monopolies and truasts
Books such as Shame of the Cities by Lincoln Steffens, How the Other Half Lives by Jacob Riis and The Jungle by Upton Sinclair exposed problems that resulted from...
the naturalization of immigrants
environmental conservation
westward expansion
rapid industrialization
What was the name for corrupt politicians being able to maintain control of local government?
Conglomerates
Trust Busters
Political Machines
Monopolies
The purpose of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act was to
break up monopolies
give equal rights to women
help people living in poverty
end racism
Which of the following caused President Wilson to declare war on Germany?
the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand of the Austro-Hungarian empire
unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmerman telegram
the selling of weapons to Great Britain by the United States
disputes over German colonial claims to Samoa and the Marshall Islands
During the Red Scare, Americans often linked __________ with communism.
workers
criminals
immigrants
Progressives
Congress refused to join the League of Nations Post-WW1
True
False
The 1920s are often called the Roaring Twenties because the decade was noted for
political reform
economic depression
social and cultural changes
the loud noise cars made on the road
Which invention contributed to the rise of mass culture during WW1 and the 20s?
Radio
Books
Newspapers
Church
The division in public opinion over the Scopes trial and Prohibition demonstrates which characteristic of the 1920s?
clash of cultural values
discrimination against immigrants
fear of international communism
opposition to the Ku Klux Klan
The flowering of African American arts and literature in 1920s New York.
The Arts & Culture Renaissance
The Italian Renaissance
The digital Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance
During the 1920s, much of the debt accumulated by consumers was due to
rising income taxes
long strikes by labor unions
overproduction of farm products
installment buying of manufactured goods
Henry Ford produced a more affordable car primarily because his company….
Paid workers lower wages than his competitors.
Used foreign-made parts.
Developed a faster and less expensive method of production called the assembly line.
Offered a variety of options to buyers
The __________________________ ended prohibition and was passed in 1933.
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
20th Amendment
21st Amendment
Why did the economy experience a "boom" after WWI?
African Americans were moving back to the farms to grow cotton and soybeans
Consumers were preparing for a war and needed to bring extra supplies
New technologies and consumer goods were being developed and people wanted to buy them
Foreign trade grew after WWI
Which New Deal program was in charge of regulating the stock market?
SEC
Social Security
EBRA
FDIC
What natural disaster happened in the Great Plains to make the Great Depression worse?
Dust Bowl
Dust Storm
Dust Tornado
Dust Plains
Which of the following was another major cause behind the Great Depression?
Increasing wages of workers
Increased profits for farmers throughout the 1920s
Expansion of government programs during the 1920s
Worldwide debt issues from World War 1
Most Americans of the 1920s had not invested money in the stock market. However, what effect did the Stock Market Crash have upon Americans who didn't invest?
It forced them to take out loans
It forced them to suddenly invest in the market to make a quick buck
It made it immediately difficult for them to find a job
It made them question the banking system and lose trust in banks
Which reason best explains why FDR won the 1932 presidential election?
He proposed a smaller budget and less government spending
Many were unhappy with Hoover's leadership and desired a more proactive change in government
Hoover chose to drop out of the race early
FDR's relation to Teddy Roosevelt propelled him to the presidency
Identify the following New Deal RELIEF programs (ie. created jobs)...
FDIC
CCC
WPA
SEC
AAA
Identify the following New Deal REFORM programs (ie. created long-lasting changes to prevent another Depression)...
FDIC
CCC
WPA
Social Security Act
SEC
True or false: During the 1930s, many countries were suffering through the Great Depression and this made it easier for dictators to takeover.
True
False
What marked to beginning of World War 2?
Hitler becoming allies with Italy
Hitler occupation of France
Stalin coming to power in the USSR
Hitler's invasion of Poland
What impact did the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor have on World War II?
Japan surrendered to the Allies the following day.
Italy surrendered and united with the Allies.
It pulled the United States into World War ii.
The Pacific Charter was organized against Japan.
What was the reasoning of the United States government for placing thousands of Japanese Americans into internment camps?
Japanese Americans were quarantined to prevent a small pox outbreak.
The US government wanted to offer protection to Japanese Americans.
The US government wanted to train Japanese Americans to fight in the war.
Many Americans were concerned about loyalty of Japanese Americans.
_________: A series of trials by the Allied forced under international law to convict the Axis powers for charges of crimes against peace, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
NATO Trials
United Nations Trials
Nuremberg Trials
Congress
Why did the Cuban Missile Crisis "scare" Americans
Communist Cuba was taking over American businesses
The Bay of Pigs invasion almost failed
Soviets were financing Cuba
Cuba was within nuclear missile shooting range of American cities
What was the US plan with regard to containment?
To provide money to secure communist government around the world
To try to reach a consensus policy toward the Soviet Union
Appeasement
To stop the spread of communism by aiding nations in danger
Churchill called the imaginary line between Soviet satellite states and western Europe.....
NATO
The Iron Curtain
The Berlin Wall
The Great Wall
What was the military-industrial complex?
Eisenhower first coined this phrase in his Farewell Address. He warned lobbying efforts of the armed services and industries that contracted with the military would lead to excessive arms buildup and militarism
A country that is dominated politically and economically by another nation.
A 1949 defense alliance initiated by the US, Canada, and 10 Western European nations
A theory or system of social organization based on the holding of all property in common, actual ownership being ascribed to the community as a whole or to the state.
