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Which was an important benefit of the laissez-fair policies of the federal government in the late 19th century?
American entrepreneurs were able to invest in their businesses with little government interference
American businesses were able to avoid the ups and downs of the business cycle
American workers found it easy to organize into labor unions
American workers felt secure about the safety of conditions in factories
Nativists in California int he 1880s would most likely have supported the:
creation of settlement houses to aid new immigrants
passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act
continuation of the contract labor system
assimilation of Native American Indians into mainstream culture
Members of the Progressive Movement generally supported the idea that the federal government should:
prevent unfair business practices
restrict immigration to the US
reduce the number of small farms
abolish private property ownership
Progressive Era reformers sought to expand voter participation in government by adopting:
the initiative and referendum
additional poll taxes
tougher literacy tests
a civil service system
As a result of the Spanish-American War, the US saw the need to build the Panama Canal because:
new colonies had be acquired in Africa
Spanish opposition to the canal had ended
the US navy could move more quickly between oceans
US railroads could not transport enough manufactured goods
Which policy sought to further American interests in Latin America by using the financial power of American business?
Policy of "Watchful Waiting"
Big Stick Policy
balance of power
Dollar Diplomacy
What was a major reason the US entered WWI?
Japanese forces had occupied Manchuria
German troops had landed on American soil
The Austro-Hungarian Empire had invaded Belgium
Germany had resumed unrestricted submarine warfare
Based on the headline and your knowledge of U.S. history, which question BEST summarizes the debate over Roosevelt’s plan for the Supreme Court?(Q.39, 2023 Practice,7A)
How much power should the executive branch exercise over the judicial branch?
Should the legislative branch be allowed to reduce the authority of the executive branch?
How can the legislative branch limit the role of the judicial branch to serve the country’s interests?
Should the legislative and judicial branches work to counter the power of the executive branch?
Based on the excerpt and your knowledge of U.S. history, how did the application of this amendment support the Civil Rights Movement?(Q.34, 2023 Practice Staar, 9A
Its inconsistent enforcement led to the passage of additional laws to protect the liberties of citizens.
Its improper interpretation by courts of law limited the ability of citizens to sue for damages.
It established a council of citizens with veto power over federal laws deemed discriminatory
It provided a set of guidelines for citizens to ask the courts to review federal laws deemed biased.
Which contribution did General John J. Pershing make to World War I? (Q40) 2023,Pratice STAAR (4)(D)
He led troops in a major attack that was a turning point for the Allies.
He developed a strategy for resisting attacks by German U-boats.
He suggested using Navajo soldiers to communicate coded messages.
He planned the D-day invasion that liberated France.
Based on the excerpt and your knowledge of U.S. history, how did this problem affect the U.S. economy? (Q(43),2023 Practice STAAR,16C)
Property foreclosures increased.
Manufacturers earned higher profits.
Labor unions gained more power
Inflation rates rose
How did the federal government respond to the trend shown in the diagram? (Q45)2023,Pratice STAAR (14)(B)
By establishing the Environmental Protection Agency to protect air and water
By opening national parks to human settlement
By using Great Society programs to require recycling and conservation
By providing subsidies to encourage organic farming practices
Based on the photograph and your knowledge of U.S. history, which factor contributed to the conditions pictured?(Q 47, 2023 practice start, 1 A)
Poor soil management
Extensive deforestation
High unemployment rates
Widespread pollution
(2016)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
(2016)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
(2017)Senator Lodge made this statement in opposition to —
U.S. membership in the League of Nations
the funding of a massive buildup of the U.S. Navy
a relaxation of U.S. citizenship requirements
U.S. entry into the Spanish-American War
(2017)This cartoon depicts President Woodrow Wilson calling on Congress to —
ratify the Treaty of Versailles
issue a declaration of war against Germany
authorize the use of funds to support Russian revolutionaries
enact trade sanctions against Germany
(2018)Which group followed the advice given in this address?
Expansionists during the Spanish-American War
Isolationists regarding the Treaty of Versailles after World War I
Hawks in Congress during the Vietnam War
Civil libertarians in Congress after the start of the War on Terror
(2018)In 1919, Charles Schenck was charged with violating the Espionage Act. The Supreme Court ruled that Schenck's actions created a “clear and present danger.”
How did the decision in this case affect the rights of U.S. citizens?
By establishing restrictions on the right to vote
By protecting the freedoms of religious minorities
By placing limits on freedom of expression
By protecting the rights of accused persons
(2016, 17) 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
(2016, 20) 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.
(2016, 21) Which headline describes the primary issue faced by the federal government at the onset of the Great Depression?
A Unemployment Rates Reach Record High
B Consumer Price Index Skyrockets
C Consumer Markets Saturated with Foreign Imports
D Banks Face Oversupply of Currency
(2016, 23) 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
(2016, 35) 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
(2016, 43) Which of the following directly contributed to the economic instability of the United States in 1929?
The implementation of a personal income tax
Overspeculation in the stock market
New regulations on banking
The elimination of import tariffs
(2016, 59) 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
(2017, 7) Which of the following contributed most to the situation described in this excerpt?
The rise of corporate monopolies
Strict banking regulations and high income tax rates
The influx of immigrants into urban areas
High unemployment and widespread home foreclosures
(2017, 18) The establishment of speakeasies in the 1920s was an unintended consequence of which federal government action?
The taxation of imported luxury goods
The deportation of suspected communist sympathizers
The prohibition of the sale of alcoholic beverages
The implementation of immigration restrictions
(2017, 33) How did the creation of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation change the nature of banking in the United States?
The government began to guarantee bank deposits.
Depositors could transfer investments without penalties.
Depositors were guaranteed minimum interest rates on savings accounts.
The government required taxpayers to open savings accounts.
(2017, 54) The goals of these New Deal agencies support the conclusion that the New Deal —
gave the federal government a larger role in the day-to-day welfare of its citizens
forced citizens to participate in federal programs
gave preference to state-run agencies over federally run agencies
forced the federal government to adopt isolationist foreign policies
(2017, 56) Which inference about the 1920s is supported by this illustration?
Women confronted discrimination in employment and education.
Women challenged traditional attitudes and social norms.
Reform organizations targeted women’s issues.
Mass media reflected trends popular in rural communities.
(2017, 59) Which of the following identifies two effects of the Harlem Renaissance?
• Increased geographic concentration of African Americans
• Increased popularity of venues featuring African American artists
• Founding of colleges for African Americans
• Founding of the Socialist P
• Founding of Tuskegee University
• Migration of African Americans to west
• Ratification of constitutional amendments ensuring rights for African Americans
• Increased support for the prohibition of alcoholic beverages
(2018, 2) Why were country-and-western performers such as Gene Autry popular with U.S. radio audiences during the 1930s?
Their art related to the struggles of the period.
They shared stories of individuals who became wealthy.
They promoted work programs for rural communities.
Their art brought attention to global human rights issues.
(2018, 5) What was one factor that helped turn the Great Plains into the Dust Bowl in the 1930s?
Paying farmers to plant native grasses
Increased demand for tobacco after World War I
Numerous tornadoes occurring in the region
Intense drought in the region
(2018, 11) Which statement best explains how bank failures contributed to the Great Depression?
People lost their savings because the government did not insure bank deposits.
Business could not be done when President Franklin Roosevelt declared a bank holiday.
The interest rates on bank loans were too high.
Foreign investors did not invest enough in U.S. banks.
(2018, 17) What was the goal of the actions on this time line?
To ensure deposits into customer savings accounts
To increase government regulation of business
To end speculation in the stock market
To stabilize the national economy
(2019, 43) What was one immediate result of Henry Ford’s manufacturing methods?
Cars became affordable for more people.
Cars required little fuel to operate efficiently.
Cars replaced railroads as the fastest way to ship goods.
Cars could be customized.
(2016)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
(2016)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
(2016)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.
(2017)Which of the following was a direct result of the civil rights movement?
An increase in respect for suburban housewives
Increased political participation by minority groups
The revitalization of inner cities
Increased migration to rural areas
(2017)Which of the following demonstrates the diffusion of American culture?
The establishment of multinational research centers in Antarctica
The presence of German immigrants in the United States
The establishment of a Saudi Arabian embassy in the United States
The rise of baseball as a major sport in Japan
(2017)What was the goal of the protests depicted on this map?
To pressure Congress to prohibit discrimination against disabled citizens
To demonstrate the economic impact of discriminatory practices on interstate transportation
To challenge the federal government to enforce Supreme Court rulings against discrimination in interstate transportation
To persuade states to abandon discriminatory voter-registration procedures
(2018)Which occurrence was a result of the shift in the number of births that began in 1946?
The decline of family farming
The spread of new diseases
The growth of the suburbs
The reduction of defense spending
(2018)How did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 contribute to the changes shown in this table?
It helped reduce voter discrimination at polling sites.
It increased state revenues associated with poll taxes.
It contributed to increased involvement of lobbyists in political campaigns.
It helped voters determine educational policy based on literacy test results.
(2018)How did the Brown v. Board of Education decision influence the Civil Rights movement?
By discouraging activists from relying on the judicial system
By guaranteeing scholarships to minority college students
By providing a judicial basis for achieving equality in other areas
By eliminating social barriers associated with hiring practices
(2016-33) 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.
(2016-38) 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
(2016-45) 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
(2016-46) 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
(2016-61) 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.
(2018-10) What was the most likely result of the publication of images such as this 1906 political cartoon?
The government passed the Sherman Antitrust Act.
Private companies refused to import foreign foods.
The government passed the Pure Food and Drug Act.
Labor unions protested unsafe working conditions.
(2018-29) The Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor developed in response to the --
increased need to protect worker interests
decreased power of political machines
increased demand for skilled workers
decreased profitability of the agricultural sector
(2018-35) Which of the following was implemented in 1913 to solve these problems?
Each state held party conventions in order to select senators.
A national referendum was held to standardize the procedures for selecting senators.
Open primaries were used to limit the choices of senators who could be confirmed by
state legislatures.
A constitutional amendment was ratified that required senators to be elected directly
by popular vote.
(2018-54) What was a result of the social problems presented in this 1917 political cartoon?
Government leaders introduced health-care reform laws.
Lobbyists focused attention on the power of corporate monopolies.
Women worked to improve conditions in tenement houses.
Progressives worked to ratify a prohibition amendment.
34th President. Prior to Presidency, served in WWII as commander of Allied Forces in North Africa,
Sicily, and Italy. Promoted to General after D Day. Created the Interstate Highway System as
President.
John F. Kennedy
Harry truman
George Marshall
Dwight Eisenhower
Americans who volunteered to serve as pilots fighting the Japanese in China prior to the US entering the war.
Glenn curtiss
Charles Lindbergh
Tuskegee Airmen
Flying Tigers
(2016)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
(2016)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
(2016)This amendment gained support based on the belief that people should have the right to vote if they are old enough to —
dive motorized behicles
serve as members of juries
pay federal income taxes
be drafted into the military
(2016)These technological advances can all be traced back to which industry?
Telecommunications
Energy
Aerospace
Transportation
(2016)Which organization’s name correctly completes this table?
Nation of Islam
Black Panther Party
Congress of Racial Equality
NAACP
(2016)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
(2016)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
(2016)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
(2017)This poster is from the first annual Earth Day in 1970.
Earth Day was created for the purpose of —
celebrating the diversity of humankind
honoring the world’s agricultural workers
raising awareness of environmental issues
promoting peace throughout the world
(2017)Which value important to America’s success as a constitutional republic is best illustrated in this excerpt?
Social justice
Populism
Laissez-faire
Egalitarianism
(2018)What was the overall goal of U.S. military intervention in Vietnam from 1964–1973?
Eliminating trade barriers between the United States and Southeast Asia
Isolating the Soviet Union by improving Chinese relations with the United States
Promoting economic growth in the Pacific region
Preventing communism from spreading throughout Southeast Asia
(2018)Which term completes this text box?
Hawk mentality
Credibility gap
Living-room war
Flexible response
(2018)Which similarity completes this Venn diagram?
Included debate over the use of line-item veto
Violated the principle of due process
Involved debate over the extent of executive and legislative authority
Deemed unconstitutional by the judicial branch
(2018)Which action is prohibited under provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972?
A principal refuses to organize athletic events and programs for female sports teams.
The funding for a music program is cut because of declining tax revenues.
A teacher attempts to organize a charity basketball game for faculty and students.
The staffing for a foreign language class is reduced due to lack of interest.
(2018)
Which box lists characteristics of the 1960s?
• Prohibition
• The Lost Generation
• The Harlem Renaissance
• Religious fundamentalism
• Widespread unemployment
• New Deal programs
• The Golden Age of Hollywood
• The Dust Bowl
• The counterculture
• The Civil Rights movement
• The Vietnam War
• The Space Race
• Televangelists
• Neoconservatism
• Video games
• The fall of the Soviet Union
Why were vaccination programs developed during the twentieth century? (Q #67, 2021 STAAR, 26B)
To assist doctors diagnosing injuries
To assist farmers irrigating crops
To protect agricultural products from insects
To prevent outbreak of dangerous diseases
Which action was a goal of President Barack Obama's administration? (Q #68, 2021 STAAR, 2B)
Introducing reforms to health care insurance
Easy restrictions for gun ownership
Reducing regulations for offshore drilling
Requiring women to register for the draft
What was the PRIMARY objective of the actions represented in this 1945 cartoon?(Q(52),2021 STAAR,7D )
To stop Japan from cutting off supply lines into China
To prevent Japan from invading China for natural resources
To force Japan to accept terms of unconditional surrender
To punish Japan for its treatment of soldiers at Bataan
Which action opposed the civil rights advances that the Reconstruction amendments had promised?(Q(53),2021 STAAR,9B)
The temperance movement
The passage of Jim Crow laws
The passage of antitrust legislation
The conservation movement
What was one DIRECT effect of the business practice discussed in this excerpt? (Q(61) , 2021 STARR , 3B)
There was decreased competition among producers.
Consumers were denied access to goods.
Employees were prevented from buying stock.
There was a lack of employment opportunities for immigrants.
How have these groups influenced U.S. culture?(Q(62) , 2021 STARR , 25C)
By supporting the implementation of social reforms
By supporting the development of free trade practices
By supporting government funding of the arts and sciences
By supporting increased environmental protections
What is one qualification that must be fulfilled for a person to become a U.S. citizen? (Q67, 2022 STAAR, 22D)
Earning an income above the national average
Earning an advanced degree from an American university
Demonstrating an understanding of the principles of American government
Demonstrating an understanding of the constitutions of each state
What was one goal of Ku Klux Klan marches held before elections in the early 1900s? #(Q65, 2022 STAAR, 9B)
To prevent racial minorities from participating in the political process
To prevent the government from passing voter identification laws
To warn people about the dangers of voter fraud
To protest the use of literacy tests in the political process
Which trend of the late 1800s and early 1900s is BEST reflected in this photograph? (Q54, 2022 STAAR, 25B)
The desire to gain new territories
The emphasis on cultural assimilation
The need for urban reform
The rise of nativism
Which statement describes one reason the year 2008 was significant? (Q1, 2022 STAAR, 2B)
First Lady Hillary Clinton testified before Congress on health care reform.
Barack Obama was the first African American to be elected president.
Ross Perot was the first third party candidate to win a presidential debate.
President George W. Bush announced a war on terrorism.
Which government entity is responsible for achieving these goals? (Q2, 2022 STARR, 14B)
Environmental Protection Agency
Department of Homeland Security
National Park Service
Federal Emergency Management Agency
What was one reason why these amendments were added to the Constitution? (Q3, 2022 STAAR, 9I)
To guarantee due process of law
To expand the authority of the states over the federal government
To limit the freedom of expression
To expand the rights of individuals to participate in the government
What was one effect of the event described in this headline? (Q4, 2022 STAAR, 15)
Increased support for gender equality in labor union membership
Increased federal government involvement in labor union activities
Decreased support for socialism by labor union members
Decreased federal government surveillance of labor union leaders
How did the battle of Midway alter the course of the war in the Pacific? (Q.7, 2022 STAAR, 7D)
By halting the progress of Japanese expansion
By stopping the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
By preventing the continued use of Japanese kamikaze planes
By defending the Philippines from Japanese conquest
What was one effect of the act described in this list? (Q.8,2022 STAAR, 15A)
The debt of federal government increased
The population of settlers in the American West increased
The number of conflicts with American Indians decreased
The demand for natural resources decreased
Which idea reflected in these remarks formed the basis for U.S. involvement in Vietnam? (Q14), 2022 STAAR, (8)(D)
Nuclear deterrence
Flexible response
Domino theory
Iron Curtain
Which response correctly replaces the question mark on this list? (Q(19) 2021 STAAR (19B))
Conducted military operations in Afghanistan
Imposed economic sanctions on Israel
Provided humanitarian support to Iran
Declared war against Pakistan
How did the United States respond to the launch of Sputnik I in 1957 by the Soviet Union? (Q(21) 2021 STAAR (8B))
By implementing the Marshall Plan
By increasing health care benefits and pensions for the military
By joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
By increasing funding for math and science education
Which pair of phrases correctly completes this quote? (Q(23) 2021 STAAR)(12)
1) the Earth's surfaes; 2) the highway system
1) sea level; 2) levee system
1) fault lines; 2) earthquake alarm system
1) high tide; 2) canal systems
What were two reasons for the population patterns shown on this graph? (Q (26) 2021 STAAR, (13A)
More passenger trains and better subway systems in the Sun Belt
More government regulation and fewer natural disasters in the Sun Belt
More job opportunities and lower cost of living in the Sun Belt
More cultural diversity and better funding for public education in the Sun Belt
Which statement describes how the Transcontinental Railroad affected the United States during the late 1800s?(Q(28),2021 STAAR,15A)
The railroad contributed to the rapid settlement and growth of towns in the West.
The railroad caused a rapid decline in agriculture and mining in the West.
The railroad contributed to population growth and increased sharecropping in the East.
The railroad prompted Congress to buy land and create national parks in the East.
Why was President Ronald Reagan criticized for the Iran-Contra Affair? (Q(31), 2021 STAAR, 10D)
His administration violated an embargo by selling weapons to Iran
His policies threatened petroleum trade agreements with Iran.
His administration supported a revolution against an elected leader in Iran.
His policies involved the sharing of nuclear technology with Iran.
What was the purpose of this World War II poster? (Q(32), 2021 STAAR, 7G)
To persuade women to pay for the release of prisoners of war
To encourage citizens to help pay for the costs of the war
To encourage families to put more money into bank savings accounts
To persuade women to purchase food ration coupons
Which concept is BEST described by this excerpt? (Q(33), 2021 STAAR, 24C)
Social Darwinism
Nativism
Cultural Diffusion
Containment
Which option contributed to the trend shown on this graph? (Q(23), 2022 STAAR,11a)
A military response to a terrorist attack
A desire to stop the spread of communism
The development of weapons of mass destruction
The resurgence of ethnic cleansing policies
Why did the Spanish-American War move the United States into the position of a world power? (Q(26), 2022 STAAR, 4A)
The United States acquired Spanish territories in the Caribbean and the Pacific
The United States proved its nuclear capabilities against Spain in Southeast Asia
The United States stopped the spread of communism in Spain
The United States ended Spanish trade in the Eastern Hemisphere
Read the excerpt and answer the question that follows. Which issue was discussed in the writings of Jacob Riis? (Q.20, 2022 STAAR, 5B)
Discrimination against African Americans in U.S. cities
Harsh conditions of tenement housing in U.S. cities
Growing conflict between rural regions and U.S. cities
Increasing efforts to reduce Chinese immigration to U.S. cities
Which U.S. action was the MOST direct and immediate response to the Soviet blockade of West Berlin? (Q15, 2021 STAAR, 8A)
Airlifting supplies to people in West Berlin
Creating the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Withdrawing military forces from West Berlin
Providing financial support to help rebuild European nations
Which development made it possible to construct this type of building? (Q4, 2021, STAAR, 26A)
the invention of a new process for manufacturing steel
The government’s focus on educating engineers
The manufacturing of glass that blocks ultraviolet sun rays
The importation of stronger kinds of wood
What was one result of the creation of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the 1930s? (Q6, 2021, STAAR, 16D)
The federal government provided aid to people suffering from unemployment
State governments could no longer control their budgets
The federal government was no longer responsible for protecting natural resources
State governments took over the responsibility of protecting minority rights
Which statement describes one of the MOST important reasons why the United States annexed the Kingdom of Hawaii? (Q7, 2021, STAAR, 4B)
The location was strategically valuable to both military and business leaders
The islands offered excellent locations for tropical resorts.
The local residents needed help to prevent the spread of poverty and disease.
The local rulers wanted financial assistance to rebuild after a natural disaster.
What effect did the sinking of the Lusitania have on World War I? (Q17, 2021 STAAR, 4C)
U.S. public opinion shifted against Germany.
Germany joined the Central Powers.
Germany refused to join the League of Nations
U.S. leaders proposed a military alliance with Germany.
During the late 1960s, Mexican American students in Los Angeles participated in the Chicano movement by organizing school walkouts. What was the PRIMARY goal of these walkouts?(Q(51),2021 STAAR,25A )
To support the passage of a minimum wage law
To end the use of poll taxes for voting
To protest the rising cost of college education
To raise awareness of insufficient educational opportunities
What is the meaning of unalienable rights? (Q.44, 2021 STAAR,1A)
Rights that only governments can provide
Rights that change over time
Rights that cannot be taken away or denied
Rights that cannot be defined and protected
Which phrase correctly replaces the question mark in this table?(Q38, 2021 STAAR 18D)
right to bear arms
right to a speedy trial
right to privacy
right to an attorney
