WorksheetsPRACTICE TEST - U.S. HISTORY STAAR 2016
Total questions: 68
Worksheet time: 34mins
Which Andrew Carnegie quotation best explains why he funded libraries like the one in this photograph?
“Under the law of competition, the employer of thousands is forced into the strictest economies, . . . and often there is friction between the employer and the employed.”
“The price which society pays for the law of competition, like the price it pays for cheap comforts and luxuries, is... great.”
“The best means of benefiting the community is to place within its reach the ladders upon which the aspiring can rise.”
“This, then, is . . . the duty of the man of wealth: To set an example of modest, unostentatious living, shunning display or extravagance.”
Which of the following is the best title for this list?
Issues Contributing to the Outbreak of World War I
Principal Reasons for U.S. Entry into World War II
Consequences of Twentieth-Century European Isolationism
Economic Rivalries Between Cold War Superpowers
Why did Chicano migrant workers establish the United Farm Workers?
To exert influence on foreign policy
To obtain fair wages and improve labor conditions
To attain the right to vote in federal elections
To change citizenship requirements
What was the initial response of the U.S. 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
This confrontation centered around —
disagreement over the use of taxes to fund public education
the refusal of federal courts to hear cases concerning civil rights violations
the denial of First and Fifth Amendment freedoms by southern state legislatures
resistance by state and local governments to the Brown v. Board of Education ruling
The issue addressed in this political cartoon was later settled by —
the creation of the Temperance Society
the repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment
the initiation of the Settlement House movement
the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment
Which statement correctly completes this timeline?
The Centers for Disease Control petitioned Congress to eliminate waste treatment plants.
The federal government created the Environmental Protection Agency to oversee environmental issues.
The automobile industry began researching alternative energy sources.
The president ordered the Public Health Service to deal with environmental pollution.
Which statement best completes this list?
Congress passed legislation imposing tariffs on imported beef.
Most of the cowboys on cattle drives were European immigrants.
The cattle industry was nationalized under the Department of Agriculture.
The need to process large amounts of cattle made meatpacking a major industry.
The primary objective of the Dawes Act was to —
promote cultural assimilation of American Indians
turn American Indian reservations into corporate farmland
end warfare between American Indians and the U.S. military
promote American Indian investment in private industry
The event described in this headline resulted in —
decreased federal funding of student loans
increased support for the antiwar movement
the reinstatement of the draft
an end to federal investigations of student organizations
Which theme formed the basis of the Chicano Mural Movement?
Environmental preservation
Assimilation
Education
Cultural pride
Which technological advance from World War II fulfilled this mission?
Sonar
Jet engines
Radar
Cipher machines
Which diagram is about Sandra Day O’Connor?
Mahan’s books influenced U.S. efforts to become a world power primarily by —
advocating overseas expansion
emphasizing the need for protectionist tariffs
demonstrating the political risks of foreign trade
arguing against forming overseas alliances
Which government action was intended to ensure that African Americans could exercise their Fifteenth Amendment rights?
The Supreme Court decision in Sweatt v. Painter
The executive order to desegregate the U.S. Army
The passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
The Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson
Which sentence best completes this diagram?
The levee system was unable to hold back floodwater.
The Mississippi River was diverted.
An outbreak of tornadoes felled numerous trees.
The National Weather Service failed to provide adequate warning.
What was the primary reason for the raids described in this excerpt?
To prevent workers from joining labor organizations
To block civil rights advocates from staging public protests
To suppress the teaching of evolution in colleges
To halt the spread of communist ideas by radicals
President Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points supported Poland by calling for its —
establishment as a Soviet satellite nation
annexation by Great Britain
establishment as an independent nation
inclusion in one of the larger empires
Which situation does this cartoon from an early 1900s pamphlet illustrate?
The deportation of many Chinese immigrants in the Northwest
The recruitment of Chinese immigrants by large labor unions in the Midwest
The fear in the West of losing jobs to Chinese immigrants
The lack of available resources in the East to support a large influx of Chinese immigrants
Why did the “Return to Normalcy” agenda of U.S. presidential candidate Warren G. Harding appeal to many voters in the 1920 election?
The public wanted to help rebuild war-torn countries.
There were significant shortages of military supplies.
There was a decrease in demand for consumer goods.
The public wanted to concentrate on domestic economic issues.
Which headline describes the primary issue faced by the federal government at the onset of the Great Depression?
"Unemployment Rates Reach Record High"
"Consumer Markets Saturated with Foreign Imports"
"Consumer Price Index Skyrockets"
"Banks Face Oversupply of Currency"
The events described in this excerpt provide evidence of which political situation?
Growing solidarity between the executive and judicial branches
An increase in the number of legislators who vote against party lines
A lack of cooperation between the legislative and executive branches
The refusal by the Supreme Court to intervene in legislative matters
The Social Security Act affected the role of the federal government by —
authorizing the government to impose a flat tax
creating a government-administered benefits program
implementing new regulations on interstate travel
establishing an agency to monitor immigration
This amendment gained support based on the belief that people should have the right to vote if they are old enough to —
drive motorized vehicles
serve as members of juries
pay federal income taxes
be drafted into the military
Which sentence best completes this diagram?
The president authorizes a military strike against forces threatening the borders of Western Europe.
Congress appropriates funding for nuclear arms facilities in Western Europe.
The president signs a treaty requiring reparations to be paid to Western European countries.
Congress passes a bill to provide financial assistance to Western European countries.
Which factor was a primary reason for the shift described in this excerpt?
Kinship networks
Economic transformation
Government reform
Climate change
During the Korean War, what prevented the southern part of the peninsula from falling permanently to the invading forces?
The threat of a Soviet naval blockade
The assistance of the Chinese military
The use of atomic weapons on northern cities
The involvement of UN forces under the command of the United States
This 1944 poster was produced most likely in response to the —
growing demand for equal pay for equal work
growing demand for personnel to support the war effort
lack of women with the skills necessary to join the labor force
lack of women able to serve in combat
How did President Ronald Reagan’s administration support Contra rebels in Nicaragua after Congress cut funding for military aid?
By secretly selling weapons to Iran in order to raise funds
By confiscating funds seized in drug raids
By implementing a sin tax on luxury items
By collecting tariffs on oil imports from Saudi Arabia
Why did the United States seize Pacific islands during World War II?
To gain access to vital natural resources
To fulfill commitments to military alliances
To protect shipping routes for neutral countries
To establish military bases for use in further attacks
Which sentence best completes this sequence of events?
The temperance movement begins.
Religious schools are granted federal aid.
Protest music becomes a popular genre.
Gospel music gains national attention.
What was the main effect of the changes shown in this graph on the western United States?
Immigration from Europe to western U.S. cities increased rapidly.
Western U.S. businesses traded more efficiently with the East Coast and Europe.
Asian businesses bypassed the West Coast to trade directly with the East Coast.
Western states recruited guest workers from the Caribbean and South America.
Which of the following best characterizes the Gilded Age?
The discovery of goldfields in the West led to an increase in the amount of money issued for circulation.
Industrialists used their connections with corrupt government officials for material gain and political power.
In the Deep South, a sharp increase in immigration brought a boom in construction and industry.
Small, family-owned farms were bought and consolidated to form large agricultural corporations.
One reason this provision was included in the Treaty of Versailles was to —
create a democratic government in Germany
divide Germany into smaller states to be governed by Allied countries
grant independence to all German colonies
weaken the power of Germany in the international community
This 1924 cartoon satirizes a scandal that led to —
public disappointment over revelations of government corruption
widespread dissatisfaction with a lack of economic development
public frustration with government neglect of the working class
widespread anger over excessive partisan politics
During World War I, tanks were used on the western front primarily to —
lead infantry advances across no-man’s-land and into enemy territory
destroy railroads and bridges used by enemy troops
release chemical weapons in advance attacks on enemy positions
launch long-range rockets at enemy aircraft
In this excerpt, General Eisenhower is describing his reaction to —
the Bataan Death March
Nazi concentration camps
Japanese American internment camps
the bombing of Hiroshima
These achievements illustrate Ida B. Wells’s contributions as —
a religious leader
an artist of the Harlem Renaissance
a supporter of Prohibition
an advocate of equality
What is the primary aim of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001?
To limit the amount of foreign investments in the United States
To promote the growth of locally owned small businesses
To prevent acts of terrorism against the United States
To increase funding for military contracts
A high school teacher wrote these bullet points on the whiteboard. What was the most likely topic of discussion?
Goals of U.S. assimilation policies
Objectives of the Grange movement
Reasons for immigration to the United States
Principles of social Darwinism
Which outcome best completes this diagram?
A reduction in the use of agricultural pesticides
The conversion of natural habitat to farmland
A decline in the availability of processed foods
The establishment of quality controls on imported foods
Which of the following is most characteristic of the Cold War?
The growth of nuclear arsenals in the United States and the Soviet Union
The expansion of national borders by imperialistic European countries
The implementation of isolationist foreign policies in Great Britain and China
The rapid industrialization of many Southeast Asian countries
Which of the following directly contributed to the economic instability of the United States in 1929?
The implementation of a personal income tax
Over speculation in the stock market
New regulations on banking
The elimination of import tariffs
Which policy guided U.S. opposition to this declaration?
Containment
Peaceful coexistence
Constructive engagement
Deterrence
The business practice described above eventually led to the enactment of legislation that —
guaranteed public access to corporate records
protected consumers by prohibiting monopolies
protected domestic industries from foreign competition
required reciprocity agreements between state governments
Which groups were most influential in passing the Pure Food and Drug Act?
Southern farmers and clergy members
Factory owners and bankers
Muckrakers and women’s organizations
College students and immigrants
This World War II poster publicizes a national campaign aimed at —
creating agricultural projects to relieve an economic depression
encouraging a healthy diet for future soldiers
lowering the cost of living by creating a surplus of food
supporting the war effort by reducing demand for commercially grown food
These technological advances can all be traced back to which industry?
Telecommunications
Energy
Aerospace
Transportation
Which organization’s name correctly completes this table?
Nation of Islam
Black Panther Party
Congress of Racial Equality
NAACP
Which of these is an example of a successful innovation of the assembly-line production model?
A social-media company initiates a new privacy policy for its subscribers.
A financial adviser redistributes money throughout a customer’s portfolio.
A computer is built to a purchaser’s specifications using the available inventory of supplies.
A cable-television company updates its system to include more channels.
Which of the following provides evidence to support President Obama’s assertion that “America became more free and more fair”?
The passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
The ratification of the Eighteenth Amendment
The passage of the USA PATRIOT Act
The establishment of the Socialist Party
Which action prompted the United States to officially enter World War II?
The German use of blitzkrieg tactics in Europe
Japanese military actions in Indochina
German submarine attacks on U.S. merchant ships
The Japanese bombing of a U.S. military base
Which pair of goals best completes this table?
1: Ensure the availability of affordable housing
2: Provide health insurance for senior citizens
1: Increase turnout of minority voters
2: Increase federal funds for public universities
1: Create an urban renewal movement
2: Increase the number of volunteers for community projects
1: Enforce equal access to public education
2: Provide programs to assist with food purchases
Which of the following does this event celebrate?
The economic impact of the music industry
The global diffusion of an original form of music
Improved acoustic qualities of recorded music
The relationships between different types of music
Which constitutional issue was debated after the release of the Pentagon Papers?
Freedom of religion
The right to a jury trial
Freedom of the press
The right to peaceful assembly
What was a major reason Congress rejected this treaty?
Member nations refused to adopt protective tariffs.
U.S. politicians feared negative economic consequences.
Member nations refused to support democratic reforms.
U.S. politicians wanted stricter regulations on emissions.
How did the expansion of railroad transportation most benefit farmers in the United States?
By raising the consumer price of agricultural products
By increasing the variety of locally grown crops
By providing farmers with affordable access to distant markets
By encouraging farmers to form the first agricultural cooperatives
How did the event described by Rosa Parks in this excerpt affect the Civil Rights movement?
It changed the way police arrested public protesters.
It resulted in a bus boycott that lasted more than a year.
It led to an increase in the number of registered voters in southern states.
It prompted the government to station the National Guard in southern states.
What is the main function of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation?
Assisting banks in recovering unpaid loans
Providing monetary aid to struggling banks
Guaranteeing job security for bank employees
Protecting personal savings in the event of bank failure
Which of the following was primarily responsible for the change depicted in this illustration?
New immigrant screening procedures at Ellis Island
A crackdown on anarchism after the assassination of President William McKinley
Overseas expansion associated with the Spanish-American War
An increase in circulating currency after the discovery of gold in Nome, Alaska
Which statement best explains how the application of electricity in the early 1900s affected the development of the U.S. economy?
Long-distance travel became more expensive.
College education became more accessible.
Manufacturing processes became more efficient.
Household appliances became more costly.
The program being promoted by this poster was created to —
assist soldiers when they returned to civilian life
ensure proper schooling for army officers
provide incentives to enlist in the military
encourage recruits to view the military as a career
How was the goal set forth in this excerpt advanced during President Nixon’s administration?
By the normalization of relations with China
By supporting the Arab coalition during the Yom Kippur War
By escalating the bombing of North Vietnam
By attacking enemy bases in Cambodia
Which action did the federal government take to recognize these soldiers?
Passing the GI Bill to give them educational benefits
Awarding them the Congressional Medal of Honor for actions above the call of duty
Providing them with monetary bonuses for demonstrating courage under fire
Awarding them battlefield promotions from enlisted to officer
Which action is an example of the type of participation described above?
Obtaining a driver’s license
Organizing a blood drive
Choosing a place to live
Voting for city council members
During the time between the passage of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution and the start of the Tet offensive, what happened in the Vietnam War?
All U.S. civilians were evacuated from Vietnam.
Peace talks between South Vietnam and North Vietnam were conducted in Paris.
The U.S. government deployed more troops to Vietnam.
South Vietnam surrendered to North Vietnam.
How did Steve Jobs influence business in the twenty-first century?
By opening stores that sold consumer goods at discounted prices
By developing popular devices that changed the way people used electronics
By improving the methods used for offshore drilling by oil companies
By designing automobiles that utilized technology to reduce gasoline usage
Lines for gas such as the one in this photograph resulted from —
the dissolution of Standard Oil Company
an oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico
the construction of the trans-Alaska pipeline
an embargo by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
