WorksheetsFL USH EOC Practice Part 3
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
Causes of WWII
*Weaknesses of the League of Nations
*Failure to appease/compromise with Hitler
*The rise of fascism
*?
Which cause of World War II is missing from the list above?
Kristallnacht
Shortcomings of the Treaty of Versailles
decisions made in the Atlantic Charter
the attack on Pearl Harbor
What common goal did the laws announced in these headlines share?
To maintain freedom of the open seas
To direct all sales of arms through the League of Nations
To keep American from being drawn into a war in Europe
To limit U.S. trade to countries in the Western Hemisphere
Which sentence completes the chart?
Jewish people are permitted to emigrate with most of their belongings.
Jewish people are forced to act as personal sales in non-Jewish homes.
Jewish people organize popular rebellions to overthrow the Nazi dictatorship.
Jewish synagogues and businesses are attacked in government-supported riots.
Which action was a response to the organization created by this treaty?
Formation of the Warsaw Pact
Announcement of the Marshall Plan
Falling of the 'Iron Curtain' over Eastern Europe
Application of the Eisenhower Doctrine to Lebanon
Which generalization about the Korean War is supported by the information on the maps?
The war began when South Korea attacked North Korea
UN forces launched an invasion from China early in the war
The war ended after Seoul was invaded by Communist forces
At the end of the war, Korea remained a divided nation
What would be the most appropriate title for this timeline?
The Cold War Spreads to Asia and Latin America
The Dangers of Nuclear Proliferation during the Cold War
The Cold War Creates and Atmosphere of Suspicion at Home
Soviet Spies Successfully Infiltrate the U.S.
What phrase best describes Eisenhower's policy of brinkmanship?
Combating militarism by disarming world superpowers
Sharing the technology developed by the Manhattan Project with democratic governments
Establishing peaceful relations with the Soviet Union
Using the threat of nuclear war to prevent the spread of communism
Which development following World War II caused the urban-suburban pattern shown in the diagram?
increase in the number of farms
movement of most factories to rural areas
expansion of highways and automobile ownership
decline in the number of middle-income families
How did demographic patterns change during the 1950s?
Hispanic and African Americans moved out of urban areas.
Rural populations were comprised mainly of immigrants.
Returning soldiers and their families primarily moved to urban areas.
Inner city populations were comprised mainly of African Americans.
What factor is missing from the list below?
Florida After World World War II
· Cape Canaveral becomes center for aeronautics, electrical engineering, and manufacturing
· Huge population increase in the 1940s and 1950s
· Revival of tourism
· ?
Expansion of railroads
More jobs and higher wages
Hispanic population decreased
Closure of military bases
Which conclusion is best supported by this quotation from the Inaugural Address of President John F. Kennedy in 1961?
". . . Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty."
The Cold War was over, and the Soviet Union was beginning to unravel.
President Kennedy understood the limitations of power, even for a strong nation like the United States
Compromise and appeasement were the best avenues to world peace.
President Kennedy was encouraging a very strong presence in foreign policy in the post-World War II period.
Which phrase best completes the diagram?
Harry Truman's "Fair Deal"
Franklin Roosevelt's "New Deal"
Theodore Roosevelt's "Square Deal"
Warren Harding's "Return to Normalcy"
How successful were the domestic policies of Presidents Kennedy and Johnson?
They failed to pass through Congress and left no lasting impact.
They led to a credibility gap and growing distrust in government.
They promoted greater social equality but failed to eliminate poverty.
They prevented the U.S. from making overseas commitments.
What was the main result of the Supreme Court case sampled below?
State courts were required to provide lawyers for defendants in criminal cases.
State courts were obligated to establish a district attorney's office.
Citizens were required to retain a lawyer before filing a civil lawsuit.
Citizens must receive legal counsel before pressing criminal charges.
Why was Kennedy's immediate response to the placement of Soviet missiles in Cuba essential?
To demonstrate America's power to the Soviet Union
To protect the eastern seaboard from the effects of short-range missiles
To ensure the future annexation of Cuba as a United States territory
To protect Florida and its surrounding states from the effects of short-range missiles.
Based on this statement, what is one way in which the Black Panthers differed from earlier Civil Rights groups like the NAACP?
The Black Panthers mainly pursued their goals by filing lawsuits in federal courts.
The Black Panthers demanded monetary reparations for past abuses of African Americans.
The Black Panthers opposed the practice of racial segregation by Southern state governments.
The Black Panthers demanded an end to discriminatory practices that made it difficult for African Americans to exercise their voting rights.
What is the best title for this timeline?
Executive Orders Addressing Desegregation
Federal Legislative Support for Gender Equality
Landmark Events in Securing Racial Equality
Steps to Developing Affirmative Action Programs
What aspect of the national civil rights movement is represented by the photograph above, taken in Tallahassee in 1960?
Freedom riders
Bus boycotts
Sit-ins
Protesting poll taxes
Which phrase best completes the diagram?
Opposed African American participation in elections.
Expressed pride in being African American
Ignored racist attitudes in Northern cities
Proposed emigration to Africa
Which of the following best describes the counterculture of the 60's and 70's?
Culture of the youth clashed with the established, traditional culture
Culture of the youth coincides with the established, traditional culture
Culture of the baby boomers is accepted by the culture of America's 'Greatest Generation'
African American and Women's Rights Activists supporting each other
Which of these efforts by the women’s rights movement was similar to the Civil Rights movement’s support for an end to poll taxes?
The attempt to get the Equal Rights Amendment ratified
The attempt to have women included in the Voting Rights Act of 1965
The attempt to promote equal pay for equal work
The attempt to raise awareness about women’s underrepresentation in Congress
Which event best completes this timeline?
Democratic elections in South Vietnam
Vietnamese invasion of Cambodia
Fall of Saigon
Chinese intervention
Which best represents the 'credibility gap' during the Vietnam War?
Televised war images vs. Claims of government officials
Baby Boom generation vs. Protests on college campuses
Draft card burnings vs. Shootings at Kent State
Doves vs. Hawks
Which law would have been favored by Speaker 1, but opposed by Speaker 2?
McCarran Walter Act
Immigration Act of 1965
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996
Based on the table, which conclusion can be made about American trade today?
Americans export more goods to Germany than to Japan.
China imports more goods from the United States than it exports.
Americans import more goods from Europe than from any other region.
Two of America's three strongest trading partners are members of NAFTA.
Which issue is the central focus of this cartoon drawn after September 11, 2001?
Is there a need to give up some civil liberties to protect the nation?
Should the United States reduce oil imports from the Middle East?
Does the United States need fewer limits on immigration?
Should the United States abandon the Constitution?
