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WorksheetsUS and VA History Final Exam Review
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Which option below defines urbanization?
The massive migration of people to cities.
The increased reliance on electricity.
The ability to connect areas by tunnels, such as the Holland Tunnel.
The increase in farming around the USA in the 1920s.
What amendment enacted Prohibition in the USA?
The 16th Amendment
The 17th Amendment
The 18th Amendment
The 19th Amendment
Women who broke away from societal expectations for women in the 1920s were called:
Hippies
Flappers
Groupies
Bootleggers
Who were the Bootleggers of the 1920s?
Women who broke away from societal expectations
Individuals who illegally sold alcohol
Immigrants who opposed Prohibition
Followers of the Women's Christian Temperance Union
Which movement was greatly impacted by the Great Migration?
Manifest Destiny
The Harlem Renaissance
The Red Scare
The Populist Movement
In the 1920s, many lived beyond their means using this...
credit
stocks
the Dow Jones Industry Average
speculation
Why is "buying on margin" a very risky practice?
Because an investor may not be able to pay back the money he borrowed.
In this practice, an investor has too much money invested in farming.
An investor may have too much money invested in banks vulnerable to fail.
None of these explanations.
He was President when the Great Depression began.
Warren G. Harding
Calvin Coolidge
Herbert Hoover
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Which New Deal Program helped make people more confident to put their money in banks again?
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
The Federal Securities Act
The Securities and Exchange Commission
The National Industrial Recovery Act
Which New Deal program below created a government managed retirement system for Americans?
The Fair Labor Standards Act
The National Industry Recovery Act
The Securities and Exchange Commission
The Social Security Act
What ended the Great Depression?
The USA joining the conflict of World War II
The New Deal created by FDR
The hands off approach of President Hoover
The private market eventually worked it out without government assistance
During the early 1900s, the NAACP was an example of how African Americans
used the court system to fight discrimination.
formed their own political parties.
ended all degregation in the South.
founded settlement houses in black neighborhoods.
Suffragists achieved some early success persuading
states to allow women to vote.
Congress to pass a constitutional amendment.
President Wilson to back them.
the Supreme Court to rule in their favor.
The economy grew in the 1920s as consumers
carefully conserved electricity.
invested most of their money in government bonds.
learned to ignore advertisements.
began to buy goods on credit.
The building of the Panama Canal was important because it
facilitated movement between Atlantic and Pacific ports.
improved relations between Colombia and the United States.
promoted European investment in the United States.
helped stabilize the economies of Latin American countries.
Which event sparked World War I?
the sinking of the Lusitania
the German-French dispute over Alsace-Lorraine
Russia’s quest for a warm-water port
the assassination of the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne
The United States annexed Hawaii because
Queen Liliuokalani executed several foreign merchants.
the United States needed naval stations in the Pacific.
Hawaiians requested American protection.
the Boxers started a rebellion.
What is the Truman Doctrine?
The Republican plan to win more elections
Boost industrial production of tanks and planes during World War II
Support those trying to resist Communism
Creation of the modern-day welfare system
What was the primary outcome of the Korean War?
Korea remained divided at almost the same place as before the war
North Korea conquered the entire peninsula
Chinese forces controlled most of Korea while the remainder surrendered
North Korea surrendered when the US threatened to use nuclear weapons
What did the Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education decision state?
Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society was legal
Racial segregation was permissible only in states with Jim Crow laws
The "separate but equal" doctrine was illegal, especially concerning schools
Sit-in protests were too disruptive and could not be used
Why did many world leaders want to appease Adolf Hitler before World War II?
They believed Germany deserved to get their land back
Many people felt a war would improve the world economy
World leaders trusted Hitler to do the right thing
Industrial nations were already in an economic depression and didn't want to repeat World War I
Which Soviet leader began to move the Soviet Union away from communism/socialism due to the policy of perestroika?
Boris Yeltsin
Mikhail Gorbachev
Leonid Brezhnev
Joseph Stalin
Which events are directly related to World War 1
Lusitania, Archduke, Zimmerman, US war Declaration, Treaty of Versailles
Sherman's march, Emancipation, Gettysburg, Lincoln Assassinated
Little Bighorn, Wounded Knee, Homestead Act, Sand creek
Suffrage, Prohibition, Harlem Renaissance, Valentines day Massacre
In Wilson's 14 points what did he list as a goal?
Creating a league of Nations
maintaining a military force in Europe
United States remaining isolated
Blaming Germany for the War
What did the treaty of Versailles do?
Failed, placed Germany as at fault for the war
Treated Germany fairly
Granted lands West of the Mississippi to the U.S.
Ended the Civil War
What did the 19th amendment do?
gave Americans the freedom of speech
raised the drinking age from 18-21
protected people from self-incrimination
granted women the right to vote
How did FDR help with the Great Depression?
He created the social security
He was a snappy dresser
He declared war on Japan
He used the federal government to create jobs
What was the Red Scare?
Fear of the color red
Fear of the spread of Communism
Fear of Ebola
Fear of the Jewish religion
What day was Pearl Harbor?
Dec 1 1945
June 6 1944
Dec 7 1941
Dec 9 1941
What population was targeted by the Nazis as part of the final solution?
Jews
homosexual
disabled
all of the above
Which country did Hideki Tojo control?
China
Philippines
Germany
Japan
Why was D-Day so important to the Allies war effort?
They killed Hitler
They forced Germany to fight a two-front war
They dropped the atomic bombs on Germany
They found the infinity gauntlet
What years was the Cold War active?
1939-1987
1991-1999
1965-1974
1945-1991
Which event is credited with starting the Great Depression
The election of Herbert Hoover as president
The increased spending of the U.S. government
the Great Crash of 1929
The U.S. involvement in World War II
One difference between the administrations of President Roosevelt and President Hoover was that Roosevelt was-
more willing to use government intervention to solve economic problems
unwilling to allow government agencies to establish jobs
able to ignore economic issues for most of his first term in office
opposed to any type of government regulation of financial institutions
When World War I began, the official United States policy was
to enter on the side of the Allied Powers.
to enter on the side of the Central Powers.
to remain militarily and politically neutral.
to support the Central Powers by providing war materials.
What was a result of FDR’s response to the Great Depression?
The role of the federal government decreased.
The role of the federal government increased.
The government’s response quickly ended the Great Depression.
There was no change in the role of the government.
The decision in Marbury v. Madison was significant in U.S. history because it —
reinforced federal authority over American Indian affairs
confirmed the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce
established the practice of judicial review by the Supreme Court
upheld the power of the Electoral College to choose the vice president
Berlin was divided into how many zones?
2
3
4
5
The Treaty of Versailles forced Germany to:
pay reparations
reduce their army
reduce military equipment
all of these
The main General leading WW2 in Europe was:
Eisenhower
Patton
Rommel
Roosevelt
Where did the Marshall plan helped rebuild?
South Africa
Canada
Europe
Asia
The US entered WW2 after this event:
sinking of the Lusitania
bombing of Hiroshima
invasion of France
Pearl Harbor
What strategy was used during WW2 in the Pacific?
island hopping
clean sweeping
blitzkrieg
invasion
The largest WW2 invasion was where?
Casablanca
Pearl Harbor
Normandy
Rome
What event led to Japanese surrender?
Manchuria
Atomic Bomb
Island Hopping
Normandy
What was Midway?
a turning point in the war with Japan
a racetrack for NASCAR racing
the half way point in the journey to Japan
the half way point in history
What was the first Cold War conflict that followed WWII
War in Afghanistan
Panamanian War
Vietnam War
Korean War
Who was the US President in conflict with Cuba and Fidel Castro (faced the Cuban Missile Crisis) and was later assassinated.
JFK
LBJ
Nixon
FDR
Why did the US become involved in Vietnam?
to support Vietnam's independence from colonialism
to defend Vietnam and its neighbors from communism
to ensure the war would not spread
to prevent France from becoming more powerful than the US
What happened after the US withdrew its troops from Vietnam?
North Vietnamese forces took control of South Vietnam
North Vietnam and South Vietnam both honored the cease fire
South Vietnam initiated a diplomatic settlement with North Vietnam
South Vietnam attacked North Vietnam to maintain power in the region
Which statement about immigration to the United States is most accurate?
The desire for economic advancement has been a major reason for immigration to the United States
The ethnic mix of immigrants to the United States has remained mostly unchanged.
The number of immigrants has remained constant in each decade during most of United States history.
Nearly all immigrants have easily assimilated into American culture.
What was one goal of the Marshall Plan?
to help the United States establish colonies in Europe
to develop strong trading partners in Asia
to create stable governments that could resist communism
to force the Soviet Union to allow more emigration
Which of these was directly responsible for the outbreak of World War I in Europe?
entangling alliances
U.S. imperialism
unrestricted submarine warfare
colonial independence movements
What effect did the entry of the United States into World War I have on the course of the war?
It pushed Russia out of the war.
It opened a new front in the fighting.
It helped bring a quick victory to the Allies.
It led to a large number of casualties on both sides.
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
What was the name given to the 1920's?
Gay 20's
Roaring 20's
Kookoo 20's
Golden 20's
What was the systematic persecution of the Jewish people that resulted in 6 million deaths?
Slaying of Israel
Holocaust
Swarfkoph
The Purge
The point of this organization was to unite the world to prevent all future war.
The Association
The Unity
United Nations
The Cabal
The Largest amphibious invasion in world history.
Nuremburg Invasion
Gallipoli Campaign
D-Day
Sicily Invasion
Which theory was used to justify us going to war in Vietnam?
Poker
Domino
UNO
Which Allied leaders are correctly matched with their nation?
Tojo: Japan
Churchill: Soviet Union
Mussolini: Germany
Stalin: Germany
Hitler: Great Britain
Mussolini: United States
Roosevelt: United States
Churchill: Great Britain
Stalin: Soviet Union
Stalin: Soviet Union
Mussolini: Great Britain
Tojo: Italy
What was the purpose of the Lend Lease Act?
To help provide financial aid to the German military
For the U.S. to officially enter World War II
To let countries borrow or lease weapons to fight the Axis powers
To get more government funding for the War
Why were posters like this produced during World War II?
To encourage women to join community defense organizations in case of invasion
To encourage women to work in defense industries in order to support the war effort
To encourage women to serve in government and replace men drafted into the military
To encourage women to join the military and support their country by fighting overseas
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What happened at the end of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
The Cold War ended.
The US and USSR avoided a nuclear war.
The US and Cuba became allies.
USSR fell apart.
Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, and Ruby Bridges are all key figures in the reform (changes) for
LGBT rights
civil rights
women's rights
educational rights
Why did the US get involved in the Vietnam War?
the US wanted to help France control the Vietnamese.
the US wanted to get resources from Vietnam
the US wanted a strong military presence to limit trade with Japan
the US wanted to prevent the further spread of communism
“. . .We conclude that, in the field of public education, the doctrine of ‘separate but equal’ has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.” . . . These statements were included in which Supreme Court decision?
Roe vs Wade
Board vs the Board of Education
Korematsu v. United States
Vernonia School District v. Acton
What does this poster tell us about rationing during WWII?
it was a way to protect small businesses
it helped only the rich
all Americans had to participate in rationing
we had to ration due to crop failure
What caused the US to have an embargo placed on Cuba?
Eisenhower was trying to overthrown Castro
The missiles in Cuba were too close to the Caribbean
USSR had supplied Cuba with missiles
Puerto Rico needed assistance from the US
What happened to the role of women during WWII?
They were able to get jobs to support war efforts
They still had to stay home and raise the kids
They were able to work in the government
They were given equal pay
After WW2, which two countries emerged as WORLD POWERS?
US and France
US and Great Britain
Germany and the Soviet Union
the Soviet Union and the US
Germany and Great Britain
In 1989, when Ronald Reagan was president, the ____________ was torn down in Germany- representing the end of the division between the Soviet controlled east and the democratic west, also marking the end of the Cold War
Munich Wall
Berlin Wall
Iron Curtain
Great Wall
Amsterdam Wall
When and Where was Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a Dream Speech" delivered
The Howard Theater in Washington, DC in 1965
The Dexter Ave. Bapt. Church in Alabama in 1966
The steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC in 1963
The White House in 1962
In 1955, ____________ boarded a bus in Montgomery, Alabama and was asked to give up her seat for a white passenger. She refused and was arrested for sitting in the white section, black people (and others) then decided to boycott buses until the racist law was changed.
Sojourner Truth
Ruby Bridges
Rosa Parks
Harriet Tubman
Ida B Wells
What type of protest did Martin Luther King Jr advocate for?
Peaceful and nonviolent (Civil Disobedience)
Violent and militant
Military Coup
