WorksheetsUSH Unit 10/Spring Final Review
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 41mins
What was the main goal of the Works Progress Administration (WPA)?
To create jobs through public works projects
To provide tax relief for corporations
To expand the U.S. military
To increase foreign investment
Which of the following was a major cause of the Great Depression?
Expansion of the social welfare system
Federal regulation of the stock market
Overproduction and underconsumption in key industries
The repeal of Prohibition
How did the Dust Bowl exacerbate the economic hardships of the Great Depression?
It displaced thousands of farming families
It reduced the cost of living
It led to an increase in urban jobs
It created a surplus in industrial production
How did bank failures affect Americans during the Great Depression?
Banks reimbursed all lost deposits
Depositors lost their savings due to lack of insurance
Most banks transferred funds overseas
People increased their stock market investments
What was the purpose of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)?
To encourage more people to enter farming
To raise prices of farm products by reducing supply
To increase farm production nationwide
To provide free land to farmers
Why were "Okies" and "Arkies" significant during the Great Depression?
They lobbied Congress for drought relief
They were displaced farmers seeking work in the West
They founded new agricultural cooperatives
They created labor unions across the South
What was a lasting impact of the New Deal on American society?
The privatization of public utilities
Creation of a federal social safety net
Massive tax cuts for all Americans
Strict isolationist policies
What was the purpose of Roosevelt's "Fireside Chats"?
To criticize Congress
To reassure Americans and explain New Deal programs
To promote military action
To outline his plans for reelection
How did the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) restore trust in the banking system?
It stopped bank closures through new taxes
It limited bank withdrawals
It insured individual deposits in banks
It provided loans to international banks
Which New Deal program focused on providing electricity to rural areas?
The Civil Works Administration
The Social Security Administration
The Rural Electrification Administration
The National Labor Relations Board
What event caused the United States to officially enter World War II?
The attack on Pearl Harbor
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
The invasion of Poland
The bombing of Hiroshima
How did the U.S. economy change as a result of World War II?
It entered a severe depression
It created jobs and helped the nation recover economically
It experienced mass factory closures
It led to lower production in all industries
Why did the United States begin rationing goods like gasoline and rubber during the war?
To reduce pollution and conserve the environment
To ensure enough resources were available for the war effort
To prevent inflation in luxury markets
To prepare for a potential invasion
What was the main purpose of the Bracero Program during WWII?
To recruit African American soldiers
To bring Mexican laborers to fill agricultural jobs in the U.S.
To promote immigration quotas from Europe
To provide scholarships to Latin American students
What was the significance of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II?
They served as translators in the Pacific
They were the first African American fighter pilots in the U.S. military
They led the invasion of Normandy
They helped design the atomic bomb
Why were many Japanese Americans placed in internment camps during WWII?
They were suspected of supporting Nazi Germany
They were suspected of being spies for Japan
They refused to serve in the military
They protested against the war
What was the Manhattan Project?
A plan to invade Germany through Italy
A massive campaign to encourage war bond purchases
A secret program to develop the atomic bomb
A military strategy to defeat Japan with naval blockades
What was one result of the U.S. dropping atomic bombs on Japan?
Japan surrendered, ending World War II
Germany declared war on the U.S.
The Soviet Union withdrew from the war effort
The United Nations was dissolved
What was the purpose of the G.I. Bill after World War II?
To draft more soldiers for the Cold War
To provide returning veterans with education and housing benefits
To raise taxes for military funding
To restrict civil rights for returning soldiers
What was the purpose of the Nuremberg Trials following WWII?
To reward Axis leaders for surrender
To divide Germany into occupation zones
To hold Nazi leaders accountable for war crimes
To establish communism in Eastern Europe
What policy is reflected in Truman’s statement that the U.S. must support free peoples resisting armed minorities or outside pressures?
The Marshall Plan
The Good Neighbor Policy
The Truman Doctrine
The Eisenhower Doctrine
Why did the United States provide military and financial aid to Greece and Turkey after WWII?
To support religious freedom and democracy
To prevent the spread of fascism in Western Europe
To contain communism in the region
To build military bases in the Middle East
How did the Berlin Airlift reflect Cold War tensions?
It marked the start of U.S.–Soviet cooperation in air travel
It showed American willingness to avoid conflict at all costs
It demonstrated U.S. commitment to resisting Soviet aggression
It led to the reunification of East and West Germany
What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan?
To build nuclear weapons in Western Europe
To provide economic assistance for postwar recovery
To punish former Axis powers for war crimes
To force countries to abandon communist ideologies
What was the purpose of NATO when it was created in 1949?
To support international trade in Europe
To rebuild Eastern European infrastructure
To provide a military alliance to resist Soviet expansion
To regulate arms control between the U.S. and USSR
Why did the Cuban Missile Crisis increase Cold War tensions?
It involved the threat of direct nuclear conflict near U.S. borders
It led to the collapse of the Soviet Union
It caused Cuba to invade neighboring countries
It sparked a military alliance between Cuba and China
What did the map of missile sites during the Cuban Missile Crisis reveal about global conflict at the time?
The Soviet Union had complete control over the Atlantic Ocean
The U.S. had no military presence in Europe
Both superpowers were vulnerable to attack, increasing urgency for diplomacy
Cuba was the only country with nuclear capabilities in the Western Hemisphere
Why did Senator Joseph McCarthy lose credibility during the Red Scare?
He was arrested for tax fraud
He admitted to being a Soviet spy
He failed to provide evidence for his accusations
He supported the formation of labor unions
What was the impact of television coverage of the Vietnam War on American society?
It boosted support for the war effort
It increased enlistment rates
It led to greater public opposition due to graphic images
It encouraged Congress to declare war officially
Why were suburbs like Levittown developed after World War II?
To provide government housing for defense workers
To house immigrants displaced by global conflicts
To offer affordable homes for returning veterans
To encourage rural migration to cities
What was the significance of the Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)?
It declared all segregation unconstitutional
It ruled that public school integration must occur immediately
It established the doctrine of "separate but equal"
It struck down voting restrictions in the South
How did the Brown v. Board of Education decision impact American public schools?
It ended school busing programs
It upheld segregation if schools had equal funding
It declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional
It reinforced the "separate but equal" doctrine
What was the main goal of the Civil Rights Acts passed in 1957, 1964, and 1968?
To expand protections for civil and voting rights
To preserve segregation in private businesses
To prevent immigration from non-European countries
To give state governments more control over racial policy
What strategy did Martin Luther King Jr. promote during the Civil Rights Movement?
Armed self-defense
Political lobbying through elite networks
Nonviolent protest and civil disobedience
Separation from white communities
Compared to MLK, how did Malcolm X’s early views differ?
He rejected all forms of racial activism
He emphasized racial pride and was open to self-defense
He encouraged full cooperation with white leaders
He focused only on legal challenges to segregation
What was the purpose of affirmative action programs initiated in the 1960s and 70s?
To promote equal access to education and jobs for underrepresented groups
To expand military service to all genders
To reduce taxes on low-income workers
To require all students to attend racially diverse schools
What was the main effect of discriminatory housing practices like redlining?
They encouraged urban renewal in diverse neighborhoods
They ensured equal access to federal housing loans
They contributed to continued racial segregation in many cities
They promoted integration in rural areas
What role did women play in the Civil Rights and broader social movements of the 1960s?
They primarily organized protest events but were excluded from leadership roles
They focused solely on legal reforms related to marriage
They played both organizing and leadership roles in multiple movements
They supported the movement but opposed the Equal Rights Amendment
Why did groups like the American Indian Movement (AIM) and La Raza Unida emerge in the 1960s?
To protest against U.S. involvement in World War II
To gain representation and civil rights for marginalized groups
To promote European immigration
To oppose school desegregation
How was the LGBTQ+ rights movement inspired by earlier civil rights efforts?
It avoided public protest and focused solely on court action
It mirrored tactics like sit-ins, marches, and grassroots organizing
It limited itself to lobbying political leaders in secret
It focused only on religious reforms
What was a major focus of President Jimmy Carter’s foreign policy?
Expanding U.S. territory in Latin America
Promoting human rights and diplomacy
Ending the Vietnam War
Increasing nuclear weapons production
What was a significant consequence of the Iran Hostage Crisis during Carter’s presidency?
Carter's approval rating rose dramatically
U.S.–Iran relations were strengthened
It contributed to Carter losing reelection in 1980
The U.S. gained new oil contracts in the Middle East
What economic theory guided President Reagan’s domestic policy agenda in the 1980s?
Keynesian economics
Reaganomics (trickle-down economics)
Protectionist trade policy
Socialism
What was a primary goal of Reagan’s “Star Wars” missile defense initiative?
To promote peace in the Middle East
To provide jobs in the technology sector
To protect the U.S. from nuclear attacks using satellite-based systems
To replace NATO with a new defense alliance
What was the main reason the U.S. launched Operation Desert Storm in 1991 under President George H.W. Bush?
To remove nuclear weapons from Iraq
To overthrow the Iranian government
To respond to Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait
To support rebels in Afghanistan
What event led to the impeachment of President Bill Clinton?
The invasion of Iraq
The Iran-Contra affair
A scandal involving perjury and obstruction of justice
A veto of major civil rights legislation
How did the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks shape President George W. Bush’s presidency?
He focused on domestic economic reform
He initiated the War on Terror and created the Department of Homeland Security
He ended all foreign wars
He withdrew U.S. troops from the Middle East
What was a major controversy surrounding the Patriot Act during the Bush administration?
It raised income taxes for all Americans
It led to mandatory military service
It expanded government surveillance and raised concerns about civil liberties
It banned immigration from all non-European countries
What was one intended outcome of President Obama’s Affordable Care Act (ACA)?
To reduce Social Security benefits
To eliminate employer-sponsored health care
To expand health insurance access to millions of Americans
To privatize Medicare
How did President Obama’s election in 2008 mark a significant moment in U.S. history?
He was the first president to serve three terms
He was the first president elected without a vice president
He was the first African American elected president
He was elected by Congress rather than the general public
What event caused the United States to officially enter World War II?
The attack on Pearl Harbor
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
The invasion of Poland
The bombing of Hiroshima
What legislation helped American soldiers get an education and buy homes in the suburbs during the Cold War?
Interstate Commerce Act
Federal Housing Authority Act
Social Security Act
GI BIll
Which of the following was not a reason for the Vietnam War?
The Domino Theory
Containment
Gulf of Tonkin Incident
Vietnamization
What was the significance of Brown v. The Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas?
It resolved the issue raised by Rosa Parks.
It overturned Plessy v. Ferguson and legally required schools to desegregate.
Fifteen teachers who had been arrested in Topeka, Kansas for protesting discriminatory hiring practices were released from jail.
The University of Kansas was required to refund the tuition of over one hundred white students who did not want to attend school with Black students.
A form of nonviolent protest where people stop buying a product?
march
boycott
sit in
activist
What were Hoovervilles?
Settlements created by the government that provided shelter for Americans who lost their homes.
The nickname given to suburban towns during the Great Depression, named after President Hoover who was greatly admired for his work supporting financial distressed Americans.
The nickname for tent villages filled with people who had lost their homes or jobs during the Great Depression.
The suburbs built around Northeast cities in the 1930s, funded by President Hoover’s Department of Homeland Security.
During the Cold War, what bill did the U.S. Congress pass to provide financial assistance to western European countries?
Truman Doctrine
Open Door Policy
Marshall Plan
Domino Theory
Which individual/group contributed to the Red Scare by accusing American citizens of being communist spies?
McCarthy/HUAC
NAACP/Farm Workers Union
Nativists/Muckrakers
Philanthropists/Entrepreneurs
During the Cold War, what policy did the U.S. follow to stop the spread of communism?
Open Door Policy
Big Stick Policy
Containment Policy
Dollar Diplomacy
What was the name of the rapid increase of population following the end of WWII called?
Baby Boom
Columbian Exchange
Great Migration
Demographic Shift
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a law which --
Was introduced and signed into law by President John F. Kennedy.
Made discrimination based on race, religion, or ethnicity illegal.
Made gender discrimination illegal.
Outlawed discrimination against LGBTQ individuals
Martin Luther King Jr gave the famous “I Have A Dream” speech at what event?
Freedom Rides
Montgomery Bus Boycott
March on Washington
March from Selma to Montgomery
Where was the United States Navy allegedly attacked in 1964?
Gulf of Thailand
Gulf of Tonkin
Pearl Harbor
South China Sea
What term applies to the belief that America should pull back from world affairs following WWI?
nativism
communism
isolationism
capitalism
What was created in order to reduce the number of European immigrants to the United States?
The quota system
The Red Scare
The Immigration Restriction League
The Wall
Congressional support to raid houses of radicals believed to be communists & anarchists.
New Deal
Red Summer
Great Depression
Palmer Raids
All are examples associated w/ Flappers EXCEPT
Smoking
Skin Showing
Lipstick
Ankle length dresses.
Choose the picture that best fits with the Dust Bowl
Which government agency gives benefits to people when they are retired or unemployed?
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Securities and Exchange Commission
Tennessee Valley Authority
Social Security Admistration
Which New Deal program was chiefly designed to correct abuses in the stock market?
Civilian Conservation Corps
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Securities and Exchange Commission
National Recovery Administration
Which "R" does NOT belong?
Relief
Recovery
Reform
Redemption
What was the name of FDR's plans and programs designed to meet the needs and problems of the Great Depression?
New Deal
Great Deal
Social Security
the New Liberalism
FDR addressed the American public in weekly broadcasts known as:
FDR Hour
Hangin' With Franklin
Fireside Chats
Around the Fire
The Versailles Treaty is blamed for ....
The rise of Fascism in Germany
The Bolshevik Revolution in Russia
The Industrial Revolution
WW1
Which was a guiding principle of New Deal economic policies?
“Rugged individualism” will end social inequality
Government must assume greater responsibility for helping the unfortunate
Antitrust legislation could destroy the free enterprise system
State governments should have more power over the economy than the national government
