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US History Makeup Exam for 5/4/21 Test

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 2hrs 5mins

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Class
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1.

Read the quote.


“On Sunday, June 25th, Communist forces attacked the Republic of Korea.


This attack has made it clear, beyond all doubt, that the international Communist movement is willing to use armed invasion to conquer independent nations. An act of aggression such as this creates a very real danger to the security of all free nations.”


… excerpt from President Harry S. Truman’s speech regarding Korea (July 19, 1950)


What conclusions can you draw about the United States' involvement in the Korean War?

a)

The United States became involved in the Korean War to gain more allies for future world wars.

b)

The United States became involved in the Korean War to protect their trade routes to China.

c)

The United States became involved in the Korean War to prevent the spread of communism around the world.

d)

The United States became involved in the Korean War to stop Emperor Hirohito from conquering Korea.

2.

Read the passage.


“After World War II, the U.S. and its allies formed an organization to assist each other. The countries supported the other members in diplomatic negotiations and military action. Their purpose was to ensure the security of member countries from outside threats.”


What is the name of this organization?

a)

Allied Powers (AP)

b)

United Nations (UN)

c)

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

d)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

3.
The president who promised the people a "New Deal" during the Great Depression.
a)
Jesse Owens
b)
Herbert Hoover
c)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
d)
George Washington
4.

What nickname was given to the shantytowns?

a)

"Hooverville"

b)

"East Central High School"

c)

"Bommertown"

d)

"Centerville"

5.

Which war had the US gotten out of before The Great Depression?

a)

World War II

b)

World War I

c)

Viet Nam

d)

World War Z

6.
At the end of the Spanish American War, the United States gained which 3 territories? 
a)
Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain
b)
Spain, Cuba, Guam
c)
Marianas Islands, Philippines, Russia
d)
Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico
7.
The United States defeated which former mighty empire in the Spanish American War?
a)
England
b)
France
c)
Spain
d)
Russia
8.
According to Woodrow Wilson, the purpose of the League of Nations was
a)
to remove threat of future wars.
b)
to prevent nuclear proliferation.
c)
to help the US gain more territories.
d)
to help promote prohibition in other countries.
9.

What was the Zimmermann Note?

a)

The German policy of attacking all ships entering or leaving Britain

b)

Wilson's speech concerning why the U.S should enter WWI

c)

A proposal by Germany that Mexico attack the US in return for territory

d)

a note left behind by a Serbian Nationalist in Austria-Hungary

10.

allowed economic assistance to the Allies

a)

Lend Lease Act

b)

Selective Service Act

c)

Four Freedoms

d)

Executive Order 9066

11.

reason why Roosevelt wanted to support Britain

a)

to save democracy

b)

to get involved in the war

c)

to prevent war with Japan

d)

to appease Germany

12.
During which war did the U.S. create the atomic bomb?
a)
World War I
b)
World War II
c)
Korean War
d)
Vietnam War
13.
Why did the United States decide to drop the bomb rather than invade Japan with soldiers?
a)
wanted to see if the bomb worked
b)
 did not think they could defeat the Japanese
c)
did not have the soldiers or weapons left to attack Japan
d)
They estimated that 500,000 to 1 million Allied soldiers would die in an invasion
14.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki are the 2 cities bombed with the Atomic bomb?
a)
True
b)
False
15.

P5 Because Japan did not surrender after the bombing of Hiroshima, the United States _______________ .

a)

surrendered to Japan

b)

dropped a second bomb on another Japanese city

c)

invaded Japan with soldiers

16.

The US Supreme Court case decision upheld 'limits on free speech whenever a clear and present danger is evident' is

a)

Plessy v. Ferguson

b)

Shenck v. the United States

c)

McCullogh v. Maryland

d)

Marbury v. Madison

17.
What was Fred Korematsu arrested for?
a)
Staying in Oakland and not reporting to the internment camps
b)
Aiding the Japanese
c)
Giving intelligence  to US enemy's 
d)
Not giving his money and property to the US Government 
18.
What exactly was the attack on Pearl Harbor?
a)
A big ol' A-bomb on Japan 
b)
A German invasion on France to gain further control on Western Europe
c)
A Japanese surpise attack on the U.S. in order to cripple the Navy
d)
Italy's attempt to invade the U.S.
19.
Simple, who launched the attack on Pearl Harbor?
a)
Japan
b)
Germany
c)
Italy
d)
George W. Bush, it was an inside job 
20.
Trial of a Tennessee public school biology teacher for teaching the theory of evolution.
a)
Scopes Monkey Trial
b)
Red Scare
c)
Sacco and Vanzetti Trial
d)
Suffrage Movement
21.

What is one of the reasons Prohibition was created ?

a)

Reduce crime and corruptions

b)

Make peace

c)

Religion

d)

War

22.

Who was Al Capone

a)

A Minister

b)

A Police Officer

c)

An Organized Criminal

d)

A Babysitter

23.

How Did Criminals Take Advantage of the Prohibition?

a)

Speakeasies and Bootlegging

b)

Kidnappings

c)

Robberies

24.
Which of the following statements best describes what happened on Black Tuesday?
a)
Stock prices fell and the stock market crashed.
b)
Bank runs forced many banks to close their doors.
c)
Federal troops attacked the Bonus Army marchers.
d)
The Supreme Court ruled that the NRA was unconstitutional.
25.
A way of borrowing money from a bank or finance company so that you can have what you want and pay for it later
a)
Speculation 
b)
Buying on Credit 
c)
Buying on Margin 
d)
Overproduction