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WorksheetsSemester 2 Final Exam Review 2022
Total questions: 94
Worksheet time: 3hrs 8mins
One consequence of World War II was that the United States
returned to its isolationist tendancies
avoided foreign conflicts
remained deeply involved in world affairs
reduced its military spending
Which of the following groups of countries best represents the Axis Powers in World War II?
France, Great Britain, United States, Soviet Union
Japan, Germany, Italy
Germany, Austria, Poland
Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Canada
What prompted the U.S. to enter the war in 1941?
The imprisonment of Jews in German concentration camps and German militarism
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the U.S. Pacific fleet
The pact that the Soviet Union signed with Germany and Germany's invasion of Poland
The Japanese invasion of China and internment in the western United States
Japanese Americans were placed in internment camps during World War II
due to numerous acts of sabotage
in retaliation for the placement of Americans in concentration camps by the Japanese
as a result of anti-Japanese prejudice and fear
because many were loyal to Japan
Arrange these events in chronological order: V-J Day, V-E Day, D Day, Invasion of Poland
Invasion of Poland, D Day, V-E Day, V-J Day
V-J Day, D Day, V-E Day, Invasion of Poland
V-E Day, Invasion of Poland, V-J Day, D Day
D Day, V-J Day, Invasion of Poland, V-E Day
Shortly after Adolf Hitler signed a nonaggression pact with the Soviet Union
Britain and France signed a similar agreement
the Soviet attacked China
Germany invaded Poland and started World War II
Italy signed a similar agreement with the Soviets
8. "Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. . . . The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation. No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory." —President Franklin Roosevelt, December 8, 1941 What was President Roosevelt's purpose in this speech?
to make the first announcement of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor
to explain Japan's military strategy
to try to calm the fears of Americans
to ask for a declaration of war on Japan
In waging war against Japan, the U.S. relied mainly on a strategy of
heavy bombing from Chinese air bases
invading Japanese strongholds in Southeast Asia
fortifying China by transporting supplies from India over the Himalayan hump
island hopping across the South Pacific while bypassing Japanese strongholds
10. "I wish to draw your attention to the development which has taken place since the conference that was arranged through your good offices in October last year between scientists engaged in this work and governmental representatives. Since the outbreak of the war, interest in uranium has intensified in Germany. I have now learned that research there is carried out in great secrecy and that it has been extended to another of the Kaiser Wilhelm Institutes, the Institute of Physics. The latter has been taken over by the government and a group of physicists, under the leadership of C. F. von Weizsäcker, who is now working there on uranium in collaboration with the Institute of Chemistry. The former director was sent away on leave of absence, apparently for the duration of the war." —Letter to Franklin D. Roosevelt from Albert Einstein, March 7, 1940 What concern is Einstein expressing in this letter?
The Axis Powers may be developing an atomic weapon
The deployment of an atomic weapon may have unforeseen effects
The deployment of an atomic weapon may be ineffective in ending the war
the Allies may deploy an atomic weapon without thoroughly testing it first
After Germany surrendered, the Allies agreed to
return Germany to their people
divide Germany into two parts, and return half to the German people
divide Germany into three parts to be governed by the U.S., Britain, and the Soviet Union
divide Germany into four parts to be governed by the U.S., Britain, the Soviet Union, & France
Why were the League of Nations & United Nations created?
to end world hunger
to prevent future wars
to unify the world economy
to spread democracy in the world
Who was the leader of Japan during WWII?
Chamberlain
Truman
Tojo
Mussolini
Stalin
Who was the leader of Germany during WWII?
Stalin
Hitler
Mussolini
Gorbechev
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during WWII?
Lenin
Stalin
Khruschev
Gorbechev
Who was the leader of Italy during WWII?
Mussolini
Chamberlain
Churchill
Mattarella
Who was the leader of England in the early days of WWII whose policy of appeasement allowed Hitler to gain additional land without resistance?
Churchill
Chamberlain
Thatcher
Eden
Who was the Prime Minister of Britain during WWII who said, “We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.”
Churchill
Callaghan
Chamberlain
Cameron
Who was the president of the U.S. through the vast majority of WWII?
T. Roosevelt
F. Roosevelt
Truman
Kennedy
Who was the president of the U.S. at the end of WWII, who ordered the use of atomic bombs on Japan?
F. Roosevelt
Truman
Kennedy
Johnson
What did Italy, Germany, and Japan have in common in the 1930s?
They overturned traditional governments and established democracies
They were economic giants and together controlled world trade
They tried to solve their problems with new totalitarian governments and imperialism
They angered other nations by their persecution of the Jews
Which of the following provides the best definition of the term Cold War?
Military hostilities between the United States and the Soviet Union which resulted in decades long combat between the two nations.
Political hostilities between the United States and the Chinese which resulted in many decades worth of threats, propaganda attacks, espionage and other measure short of open warfare.
A state of political hostility between the United States and the Soviet Union which was characterized by threats, propaganda, espionage and other measures short of open warfare.
A state of military hostility between the United States and the Soviet Union which was characterized by threats, propaganda, espionage and full out war.
The 38th parallel was the basis of
a conflict over shipping routes between Japan and North Korea
a new economic development zone related to the Marshall Plan
diplomatic talks that led to peace between North and South Korea
a cease-fire in the conflict between North and South Korea
What is the main difference between capitalism and communism?
In a communist society, people are able to privately own a business whereas in a capitalist society, the government runs most businesses.
In both capitalism and communism the people within each society are able to purchase their goods from the government and from private businesses.
In communism, the government or society solely owns the resources or the means of production. On the other hand, in capitalism, the resources or the means of production lies with a private owner.
In capitalism, the government or society solely owns the resources or the means of production. On the other hand, in communism, the resources or means of production lies with a private owner.
What was the primary goal of U.S. involvement in Korea & Vietnam?
develop new markets for U.S. goods
fight the USSR in open combat
prevent the spread of communism
gain an opportunity to trade more with China
The successful launching of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 signaled the beginning of
American fears that the Soviets had achieved technological and military superiority
the Cold War with the U.S.
Soviet aggression in Afghanistan and China
disarmament discussion between the superpowers
Which of the following was a primary cause of the Cold War between the U.S. and the Soviet Union?
a competition for political influence over countries
direct, armed conflict between the two nations
a deep reduction in military expenditures
the founding of the United Nations
Winston Churchill described the division between East and West as the
Berlin Blockade
Iron Curtain
Golden Gate
Continental Divide
Berlin Wall
What event is the cartoon representing?
Korean War
Cuban Missile Crisis
Vietnam War
The Russian Crisis
Shelters such as this one represented Americans' concerns about
the potential threat of domestic terrorism in the 1950s
the increasing number of natural disasters in the 1950s
a potential nuclear attack during the Cold War
a successful launch of a Soviet satellite into space
What do the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan have in common?
both attempted to contain communism by offering money and military aid
both were created by communist dictators
both passed through parliament with little objection
both limited the nuclear capabilities of the U.S.
Which of the following statements BEST describes the Bay of Pigs?
successful U.S. invasion of Nicaragua
US sponsored failed invasion of Cuba
Secret program devoted to developing the hydrogen bomb
experimental farm located off the coast of Florida
The major goal of U.S. foreign policy from 1946 - 1990 was to
contain the spread of communism
abolish nuclear weapons
establish the U.S. as the strongest naval power
avoid all global conflict
What was the primary goal of U.S. involvement in Vietnam?
develop new markets for U.S. goods
prevent the spread of communism
gain an opportunity to increase trade with China
fight the USSR in open combat
What was the main reason for President Kennedy's action toward Cuba?
Cuba is located near the United States
The U.S. needed to protect their businesses in Cuba
It was too expensive to build missiles in Florida
Cuba threatened to invade the U.S.
Which of these events related to space exploration happened first?
Neil Armstrong walking on the moon
development of the space shuttle
John Glenn orbiting the Earth
the launch of Sputnik
Which of the following was NOT a president of the U.S. during the 1960s?
John F. Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Harry S. Truman
Lyndon B. Johnson
Who killed John F. Kennedy?
Gideon V. Wainwright
Lee Harvey Oswald
Jack Ruby
John Wilkes Booth
Which of the following best describes the Berlin Wall?
Built in 1945, immediately after WWII, its purpose was to prevent people in East Germany from escaping to West Germany.
Built in 1961, its purpose was to prevent people in East Germany escaping to West Germany; it represented the failure of Communism.
Like the Iron Curtain, it separated Eastern and Western Europe; Communism and Democracy.
Like the United States’ policy of containment, this wall was built to contain Communism.
Which of these statements describes both the 15th amendment AND the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
suffrage cannot be denied on the basis of race
anyone born in the U.S. is a citizen
Congress has the power to collect taxes
slavery cannot exist in the U.S.
What candidate was shot and killed after winning the 1968 presidential primary in California?
Robert McNamara
Robert Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
Barry Goldwater
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
banned discrimination in employment and public housing
abolished the poll tax
gave African Americans the right to vote
abolished slavery
In 1969, the nation watched in wonder as Apollo 11
traveled around the Earth
took the first Americans into space
landed men on the moon
saw Mars
The Feminine Mystique by Betty Frieden was an influential book of the 1960s because it
helped strengthen family values
led directly to the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment
contributed to a new women's rights movement
reinforced the importance of traditional / historic women's roles
The women's movement grew stronger in the 1960s mostly because
women grew increasingly dissatisfied with their status and roles in society.
women were angry that they weren't being elected to Congress
job discrimination against women and underrepresented groups was eliminated
all of the movements of the 1950s had failed.
Which of the following was the name of President Nixon's approach to withdrawing American troops from Vietnam?
demilitarization
Vietnamization
pacification
appeasement
Which of the following statements about the Black civil rights movement is true?
It motivated other groups to also fight for their rights
Its leaders failed to use the court system to fight for rights
White support and participation were rejected by Black leaders
The movement failed to achieve any kind of success
In the 1960s and '70s Congress supported the goals of the women's rights movement by
requiring that the federal government hire equal numbers of men and women
prohibiting job discrimination based on sex
allowing women to be drafted into combat positions in the military
requiring that colleges and universities set aside half of their positions for women
The Equal Pay Act, Title IX, and the Equal Rights Amendment were efforts to improve the status of
Black Americans
immigrants
women
Native Americans
What has been one of the greatest obstacles to true school integration in public schools in the U.S.?
federal courts have avoided dealing with the issue of education
many cities still have laws in place that require students of different races to attend different schools
"separate but equal" education is still legal in many states
segregated housing patterns are still common in many areas
Which of the following statements about U.S. involvement in Vietnam is true?
The U.S. got involved after Congress declared war on North Vietnam.
It was based on the Open Door Policy of trade with Vietnam.
U.S. involvement was due to the actions of President Lyndon Johnson.
U.S. involvement was due to a belief in containment following World War II.
One difference between World War II & Vietnam is that the Vietnam War
caused a significant amount of protest in the U.S.
involved direct armed contact with the Chinese military
was formally declared a war by Congress
was a clear military victory for the U.S.
What Native American viewpoint does this cartoonist support?
Undocumented immigrants should not be allowed to settle on Native American reservations
European settlers took Native American land
Government efforts to restrict immigration should be restricted
Native Americans support government efforts to eliminate undocumented immigrants from entering the U.S.
The Cold War ended when which country broke apart?
the Soviet Union
China
Korea
Cuba
Who were the presidents of the 1980s?
Carter, Reagan Bush.
Bush, Clinton, Bush (Jr)
Ford, Carter, Reagan
Bush, Clinton, Obama
In 1988 Congress voted to pay $20,000 to each of the surviving members of Japanese descent who were interned during World War II because
there was no longer the threat of war with Japan
all of the Japanese prisoners eventually became U.S. citizens
they were ordered to by the International Criminal Court
many Americans believed the internment was unnecessary and unjust
A valid conclusion based on the data on the table is:
men have received better medical attention than women
Americans are healthier than the citizens of other countries
the average life expectancy in the U.S. increased steadily throughout the 20th century
changes in the life expectancy in America has occurred since 1959
In the U.S., full equality for women is most often limited by
legal restrictions passed by states
Supreme Court cases
the decline in manufacturing jobs
antifeminist attitudes based on culture and tradition
What disease saw its first cases in the U.S. during Reagan's presidency?
AIDS
hepatitis
HPV
cancer
Appointed by Reagan, who was the first female Supreme Court justice?
Elena Kagan
Sonia Sotomayor
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Sandra Day O'Connor
Which agency protects the environment from pollution?
HUD (the Department of Housing and Urban Development)
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
the National Parks Service
DOJ (Department of Justice)
What companies did Steve Jobs & Bill Gates found that revolutionized technology?
Toshiba & Microsoft
Toshiba & Nike
Apple & Microsoft
Apple & Samsung
Which of the following products revolutionized American lifestyles the MOST in the 1980s?
videocassette recorder (VCR)
personal computers (PC)
ipods
the Sony Walkman
What was the slogan for Nancy Reagan's anti-drug campaign in the 1980s?
You use, you lose
No need for weed
Just say no
Be all that you can be
Which of the following was NOT an entertainer in the 1980s?
Michael Jackson
Madonna
Elvis Presley
Bill Cosby
Which of the following is most associated with the Cold War?
disbandment of the Warsaw Pact
alliance between NATO and the Warsaw Pact
fall of the Iron Curtain
fall of the Berlin Wall
Which event led to the other three?
U.S overthrew the Taliban in Afghanistan
passage of the PATRIOT Act
September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S.
the creation of the Department of Homeland Security
The data on this chart suggests that between 1960 & 1990
government failed to pass laws that gave women equal access to jobs
the earning gap between men and women improved only slightly
women's earnings increased significantly faster than those of men
most high paying jobs were not legally open to women
Who was president during the attacks on September 11, 2001?
George HW Bush
Bill Clinton
George W. Bush
Barack Obama
Who was president when the Cold War officially ended in 1991?
Ronald Reagan
George HW Bush
Bill Clinton
George W Bush
According to the cartoonist, the U.S. has
an ethnically diverse population
a restrictive immigration policy
a national requirement that students learn a foreign language
a report of all of the languages spoken in the U.S.
How did Barack Obama's election break down barriers?
He worked for and got universal health care passed
He was the first to champion the rights of African Americans in the workforce
He was the first African American to be elected as president
He was the first elected president of the twenty first century
What did the Supreme Court decide in the 2015 case Obergefell v. Hodges?
The ruling allows states to determine if same-sex couples can marry
The ruling requires every state to allow same-sex couples to marry
It declared that Al Gore would not be allowed a recount to determine if he won the presidential election
It declared the Obamacare was unconstitutional
The cartoonist is critical of computers mostly because
important records are frequently lost
personal information may no longer be private
computers are becoming more difficult to use
computers become outdated too quickly
Given credit for the Interstate Highway System that we still use today; Also a commander during WWII
Truman
Eisenhower
F. Roosevelt
Kennedy
Two term president who has been credited, perhaps unfairly, with America’s second largest economic recession; Leader when the attacks on September 11th occurred
Reagan
Clinton
Bush
Obama
President during the Progressive Era; His goals were known as the “3 C’s” of: Conservation of Natural Resources, Control of Corporations, Consumer Protection
F. Roosevelt
T. Roosevelt
Wilson
Coolidge
Presided over the United States during the Great Depression; His New Deal programs were an attempt to get American out of the Great Depression
Coolidge
Hoover
F. Roosevelt
T. Roosevelt
President during the majority of the 1980s; Most famous for charisma, charm and personality; Told Gorbachev to “tear down that wall” in reference to the Berlin Wall
Reagan
Bush
Clinton
Obama
Helped to get America back on its feet after the second largest recession since the Great Depression; First African American elected as President
Clinton
Reagan
Bush
Obama
Signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Instituted his Great Society programs in the 1960s; Escalated American involvement in Vietnam
Johnson
Eisenhower
Kennedy
Nixon
Ordered the atomic bombs dropped to end World War II; Instituted his Fair Deal program in the 1940s and 50s
F. Roosevelt
Truman
Eisenhower
Wilson
President during WWI; Most famous for his 14 points to “fix” the world after the war which wasn’t fully adopted or passed by Congress
Truman
Coolidge
T. Roosevelt
Wilson
Most famous for his role in the Watergate scandal; Responsible for getting troops out of Vietnam
Truman
Johnson
Kennedy
Nixon
Elected in 1960; His programs are known as the New Frontier; Was leader when America came as close as it ever has to nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis
Eisenhower
Kennedy
Johnson
Nixon
Just over _______ school shootings have taken place since 1999.
80
140
20
200
Approximately how many people perished in the attack(s) on September 11, 2001?
30
300
3000
30000
The costliest and one of the deadliest hurricanes in American history, killing nearly 2000. Ravaged the Gulf Coast, particularly New Orleans in August 2005. A late response by local and federal authorities led to criticism of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Hurricane Irene
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Bob
Hurricane Sandy
How were the hijackers on 9/11 able to get weapons on to the planes?
they snuck them on the planes in their shoes
the weapons were not made of metal so they didn't set off the metal detectors
the weapons they had were allowed on planes
they stole the weapons from the pilots after getting on the plane
This event was the first to be largely responsible for increased security measures in schools across the country.
the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School (Connecticut)
the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas (Florida)
Oxford High School shooting (Michigan)
Columbine School shooting (Colorado)
In which of the following locations did a plane NOT crash on 9/11?
Baltimore, Maryland
Shanksville, Pennsylvania
Washington D.C.
Manhattan, New York
Which of the following government agencies was created as a result of 9/11?
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Department of Defense
Events at Ruby Ridge & Waco contributed to which of the following?
Timothy McVeigh bombing the federal building in Oklahoma City
David Koresh's standoff with the ATF in Texas before his compound burned down
the attacks of September 11, 2001
the first American mass shooting
Who was responsible for coordinating the attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001?
Saddam Hussein
Boko Haram
Osama bin-Laden
ISIS
Which of the following is an example of domestic terrorism?
the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City
the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center
U.S. embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania
the attacks on NYC & Washington D.C., on 9/11
