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WorksheetsSocial Studies 8 Final Exam Review (Everything!)
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What is the term for the period after the Civil War when Americans had to rebuild the South and reunite with the Union?
Reconstruction
Industrialization
Manifest Destiny
The Gilded Age
What are taxes required to be paid in order to vote, often used to prevent African Americans from voting?
income taxes
poll taxes
property taxes
sales taxes
What were tests required to be passed in order to vote, often used to prevent African Americans from voting?
literacy tests
poll taxes
grandfather clauses
property requirements
What is the clause that allowed people to vote only if their grandfather had voted before the Civil War?
Suffrage clause
Emancipation clause
Grandfather clause
Reconstruction clause
What is the term for farmers who worked on land owned by others and gave a share of the crops as rent?
landlords
sharecroppers
merchants
tenant owners
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
13th amendment
14th amendment
15th amendment
12th amendment
Which amendment granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States?
5th amendment
13th amendment
12th amendment
14th amendment
Which amendment granted African American men the right to vote?
15th amendment
13th amendment
14th amendment
19th amendment
What were the laws enforcing racial segregation in the Southern United States called?
Civil Rights Act
Jim Crow Laws
Emancipation Proclamation
Reconstruction Amendments
What is the name of the Supreme Court case that upheld segregation under the doctrine 'separate but equal'?
Plessy v Ferguson
Brown v Board of Education
Roe v Wade
Marbury v Madison
What was the act that gave settlers 160 acres of free land if they farmed it for 5 years?
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Dawes Act
Morrill Act
Homestead Act
What was the railroad that connected the eastern and western United States called?
Transcontinental Railroad
Union Pacific Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Central Pacific Railroad
What is the term for land set aside by the government for Native Americans?
reservation
colony
province
territory
What is the term for the policy of favoring native-born inhabitants over immigrants?
nativism / nativist
globalization
multiculturalism
isolationism
What was the significance of the Transcontinental Railroad (RxR)?
It connected the East & West coasts and was super important for the expansion of trade.
It was the first railroad to use only steam engines.
It was built entirely by one company without any government support.
It was used exclusively for transporting gold.
What was the purpose of Native American Boarding Schools?
They were set up to forcibly assimilate Native Americans to American culture..
They were established to promote Native American languages and traditions.
They were created to provide advanced scientific education to Native American children.
They were designed as vacation resorts for Native American families.
What was Ellis Island used for during the era of immigration?
It was a processing center for European immigrants.
It was a military base during World War I.
It was the site of the first American university.
It was a major trading port for spices.
What did the Quota System do in relation to immigration?
It limited the amount of immigrants allowed into the US.
It increased the number of immigrants allowed into the US.
It abolished all restrictions on immigration.
It only allowed immigrants from Asia.
Who were Nativists during the era of immigration?
People who did not want immigrants allowed into the country based on economic fears and prejudice.
Immigrants who supported open borders and multiculturalism.
Government officials who processed immigration paperwork.
People who advocated for increased immigration to boost the economy.
Immigrants generally faced discrimination based on what factors?
Religious beliefs and appearance.
Political party affiliation and favorite color.
Preferred cuisine and musical taste.
Height and shoe size.
What is mass production?
Factories produce a large number of items, resulting in lower prices. Used by Henry Ford as an assembly line for automobile production.
A method where each product is made by hand, resulting in unique items.
A process where only a single item is produced at a time for special orders.
A system where products are made only after receiving customer payment.
What is urbanization?
Population shift from farms to cities. More factory work, less farming.
Increase in rural population due to farming.
Decrease in city population as people move to villages.
Development of new farming techniques in rural areas.
What issues were associated with cities during the Progressive Era?
Crowded, sanitation issues, crime, high levels of poverty.
Abundant farmland, low population, minimal industry, high wages.
Advanced technology, clean streets, low crime, wealthy population.
Rural lifestyle, few immigrants, low unemployment, high literacy rates.
Who were muckrakers and what did they do?
Journalists, photographers, and authors who exposed corruption in government and business and demanded social reform.
Political leaders who created new laws to support big businesses.
Industrialists who monopolized industries during the Gilded Age.
Inventors who developed new technologies for factories.
What are labor unions?
Organizations formed by workers who fought for better conditions, higher wages, and shorter hours.
Groups of business owners who set product prices.
Government agencies that regulate trade.
Committees that organize community festivals.
Who used the assembly line to speed up production?
Henry Ford
Frederick Douglas
Theodore Roosevelt
Langston Hughes
What is a strike?
A work stoppage caused by the mass refusal of employees to work, usually to gain better conditions or pay.
A type of financial investment in the stock market.
A government policy to increase taxes.
A method of voting in parliamentary elections.
What is Progressivism?
A movement for social reform and improvement of society through government action.
A philosophy that opposes any form of government intervention.
A movement to return to traditional values and reject modern changes.
A belief in maintaining the status quo without any reforms.
Who were muckrakers?
Journalists and authors who exposed corruption and demanded social reform.
Industrialists who supported monopolies and trusts.
Politicians who promoted laissez-faire economics.
Inventors who created new technologies during the Industrial Revolution.
What are tenements?
Crowded and poorly maintained apartment buildings where many immigrants lived.
Large luxurious homes for wealthy families.
Government buildings used for official purposes.
Modern skyscrapers with advanced facilities.
What was the Pure Food & Drug Act?
A law passed to ensure the safety and proper labeling of food and drugs.
A law that banned the sale of all imported goods.
A law that established the Federal Reserve System.
A law that required all citizens to grow their own food.
What was the Fair Labor Standards Act (1938)?
A law that established minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.
A law that abolished the federal income tax.
A law that created the Social Security Administration.
A law that ended Prohibition in the United States.
What were the MAIN causes of World War I?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism (MAIN) + Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand
The spread of democracy and industrialization
The discovery of new continents and trade routes
The rise of communism and the Cold War
What does the term 'alliances' mean in the context of World War I?
Agreements between countries to support each other in case of war.
A type of weapon used during the war.
A treaty that ended World War I.
A battle fought on the Western Front.
What is a 'primary source'?
An original document or firsthand account from the time being studied.
A summary written by a modern historian.
A fictional story set in the past.
A textbook chapter about an event.
What were Wilson's '14 Points'?
A statement of principles for peace to be used for peace negotiations to end World War I.
A list of military strategies for the Allied Powers during World War I.
A set of economic sanctions against Germany after World War I.
A treaty signed between the United States and France after World War I.
What is 'unrestricted submarine warfare'?
A type of naval warfare in which submarines sink vessels without warning.
A strategy where submarines only attack military ships after giving warning.
A method of using submarines solely for reconnaissance missions.
A policy of using submarines to escort merchant ships safely.
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
The peace treaty that ended World War I and punished Germany heavily.
A trade agreement between France and Britain after World War II.
A military alliance formed during the Cold War.
A treaty that established the United Nations.
What was the League of Nations?
An international organization established after World War I to promote peace, which the US did not join.
A military alliance formed during World War II to fight against the Axis powers.
A trade agreement between European countries to reduce tariffs.
A secret society of world leaders created in the 19th century.
What was the Prohibition era?
A period when the amendment banning the selling and making of alcohol was in effect.
A time when women gained the right to vote in the United States.
A period when the United States was involved in World War II.
A time when slavery was abolished in the United States.
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
A cultural movement with advances for African Americans in the arts, music, and writing.
A political movement to end World War I.
A scientific revolution in the field of medicine.
A campaign to build skyscrapers in New York City.
What happened during the Tulsa Massacre?
A Black neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma was destroyed by white mobs; hundreds of Black Tulsans were murdered.
A tornado destroyed much of Tulsa, Oklahoma, causing widespread devastation.
A major oil spill occurred in Tulsa, Oklahoma, leading to environmental damage.
A famous jazz festival was held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, attracting thousands of visitors.
What was the 19th Amendment?
The amendment that gave women the right to vote in 1919.
The amendment that abolished slavery in the United States.
The amendment that established the income tax.
The amendment that set the voting age to 18.
What is suffrage?
The right to vote in political elections.
A type of government system.
A form of protest.
A law about taxes.
What are flappers?
Young women in the 1920s who defied traditional norms with their fashion and behavior.
A type of jazz music popular in the 1920s.
A brand of automobile from the 1920s.
A political movement in the 1920s.
What caused the Great Depression?
Overuse of credit, overproduction by farmers, and buying stocks on margin.
Discovery of gold in California, increased immigration, and the invention of the telephone.
The end of World War II, the rise of television, and the creation of the United Nations.
The signing of the Magna Carta, the invention of the steam engine, and the fall of the Roman Empire.
What was the Stock Market Crash?
The event that began the Great Depression, leading to high unemployment.
A celebration of economic prosperity in the 1920s.
A government program to support farmers.
The introduction of new stock trading technology.
What were Hoovervilles?
Makeshift shantytowns built by homeless people during the Great Depression, named after President Hoover.
Luxury apartment complexes built during the 1920s economic boom.
Government-funded housing projects for veterans after World War I.
Large factories established to provide jobs during the Great Depression.
What were fireside chats?
Radio broadcasts made by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to communicate with the American public.
Weekly newspaper columns written by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Public speeches delivered by Franklin D. Roosevelt in town halls across America.
Television interviews given by Franklin D. Roosevelt during his presidency.
What was the New Deal?
A series of programs and reforms introduced by President Roosevelt to combat the Great Depression.
A peace treaty signed at the end of World War I.
A trade agreement between the United States and Canada.
A military alliance formed during the Cold War.
What was the Civilian Conservation Corps?
A New Deal program that provided jobs for young men to work on conservation projects.
A military organization formed during World War II.
A government agency responsible for building highways.
A political party active during the Great Depression.
What was the Works Progress Administration?
A New Deal agency that provided jobs and income to the unemployed during the Great Depression.
A government program that regulated the stock market in the 1920s.
A military organization formed during World War II.
A federal agency responsible for building the Hoover Dam.
What were the Neutrality Acts during World War Two?
US tries to avoid war - illegal to trade with warring nations.
US joins the Axis Powers to fight against the Allies.
US encourages all citizens to enlist in the military.
US forms a secret alliance with the Soviet Union.
What was the change of policy in the Neutrality Acts?
Lend Lease, Cash & Carry.
Isolationism, Non-Intervention.
Open Door Policy, Dollar Diplomacy.
Marshall Plan, Truman Doctrine.
What was appeasement prior to WWII?
Munich Conference where League of Nations (England & France) give Hitler Czechslovakia
A peace treaty signed between Germany and Russia.
The policy of building up military strength to deter aggression.
A secret alliance formed between Italy and Japan.
What event is associated with Pearl Harbor?
December 7, 1941 - "...a day that will live in infamy" (FDR).
July 4, 1776 - Declaration of Independence was signed.
November 11, 1918 - World War I ended.
June 6, 1944 - D-Day, Allied invasion of Normandy.
What was the relocation/internment of Japanese-Americans during World War Two?
Japanese-Americans were relocated/interned during World War Two.
Japanese-Americans were sent to Europe to fight in the war.
Japanese-Americans were given special privileges during the war.
Japanese-Americans were relocated to Canada for safety.
Who were the Allied Powers in World War Two?
Great Britain, France, USA, Soviet Union.
Germany, Italy, Japan
Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway.
Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Finland, Greece.
Put each leader with the correct country
Benito Mussolini
Italy
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Joseph Stalin
Soviet Union
Hideki Tojo
Japan
Winston Churchill
Great Britain
What were examples of the Home Front during World War Two?
War Production Board, Rosie the Riveter, rationing, liberty bonds, victory gardens, recycling/drives.
The main battlefield in Europe where most of the fighting took place.
A secret code used by Allied spies to communicate.
A treaty signed to end World War Two.
What was the Holocaust?
Hitler attempted to kill off all Jews and other "undesirable" groups
A peace treaty signed between Germany and the Allied powers after World War II.
The economic recovery plan for Europe funded by the United States after World War II.
A military alliance formed between Germany, Italy, and Japan during World War II.
Why did Truman drop the atomic bomb on Japan?
He wanted to end the war in Japan and refocus attention to defeating the Germans
He wanted to show Americans new technological developments in science
He wanted to end the war quickly and avoid a land invasion
He was worried the Soviets would drop the bomb before them
What is fascism?
A form of government where the citizens get a direct say
A political system headed by a dictator that calls for extreme nationalism and racism and no tolerance of opposition.
An economic system based on private ownership and free markets.
A philosophy that promotes individual freedom and limited government.
Who were the Axis Powers in WWII?
Germany, Italy, and Japan.
France, Britain, and the United States.
Russia, China, and India.
Spain, Portugal, and Greece.
What is Lend-Lease?
A policy allowing the president to provide arms to allied foreign countries.
A treaty that ended World War I.
A type of military aircraft used in World War II.
A secret code used by the Allies.
What was the Holocaust?
The Nazi program of exterminating Jews under Hitler.
A peace treaty signed after World War II.
A movement for civil rights in the United States.
A famous battle during World War I.
What were the Nuremberg Trials?
The trials of Jews held by Nazi Soldiers
A series of peace treaties signed after World War II.
Trials in which Nazi leaders were charged with war crimes.
A conference to divide Germany among Allied powers.
What is genocide?
What was the Cold War?
A war fought in the coldest temperatures
A war fought directly between the US and Soviet Union on European soil.
Conflict between US (capitalist democracy) and Soviet Union (communist dictatorship)
A conflict between China and Japan over territorial disputes.
What is the Cold War?
Conflict between US (capitalist democracy) and Soviet Union (communist dictatorship).
A period of direct military battles between the US and Soviet Union.
A global economic crisis in the 20th century.
A peace treaty signed after World War II.
What was the Marshall Plan?
A military alliance between Western European countries
A Soviet plan to expand communism in Asia.
A US program of economic aid for the reconstruction of democratic European countries
A treaty to end World War II.
What was the main goal of the US policy of Containment during the Cold War?
Promoting free trade with the Soviets.
Expanding US territory into Eastern Europe.
Stopping the spread of communism from the Soviet Union to other nations.
Supporting the spread of democracy in the Soviet Union.
Which plan provided money from the US to rebuild war-torn western Europe?
Marshall Plan
Truman Doctrine
Molotov Plan
Berlin Airlift
Why was NATO created?
To form an alliance between communist countries
To create a military force to invade Cuba
For western democratic countries to build an alliance to combat the spread of communism
For third world countries to rise up against dictators
What was the Soviet response to NATO?
League of Nations
Marshall Plan
United Nations
Warsaw Pact
Which war involved guerilla warfare and resulted in Vietnam becoming a communist country?
Korean War
Vietnam War
World War II
Gulf War
What was the closest the world ever came to nuclear war during the Cold War?
Cuban Missile Crisis
Berlin Airlift
Vietnam War
Korean War
What event in 1991 officially ended the Cold War?
The fall of the Berlin Wall
The collapse of the Soviet Union
Gorbachev's election
The Korean War ended.
Match the following Cold War terms to their correct description:
North Atlantic Treaty Organization - nations, including US, band together to oppose communism
A
UN fought communist North Korean forces. War ended as a draw. Korea remains split at 38th parallel--containment achieved.
B
Guerilla warfare, a large number of vocal Americans opposed the war, containment not achieved (Vietnam becomes one communist country)
C
Closest the world ever comes to nuclear war
D
Who believed in civil disobedience and nonviolent resistance during the Civil Rights Movement?
Malcolm X
MLK Jr
George Wallace
J. Edgar Hoover
What Supreme Court case negated Plessy v Ferguson and started the process of integration into schools?
Brown v Board of Education
Marbury v Madison
Dred Scott v Sandford
Roe v Wade
What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act allow?
Got rid of segregation in schools
Established new taxes on Southern states.
Granted women the right to vote for the first time.
Eliminated segregation and racial barriers in voting and everyday life
What is the definition of segregation?
The enforced separation of different racial groups in a country, community, or establishment.
The process of integrating different cultures into one society.
The voluntary association of people from different backgrounds.
The equal distribution of resources among all social groups.
What is Civil Disobedience?
The act of following all rules
A violent uprising against the government.
The refusal to comply with certain laws as a peaceful form of political protest.
A form of economic boycott against businesses.
Which is NOT an example of Manifest Destiny?
Homestead Act
Transcontinental Railroad
Freedman's Bureau
California Gold Rush
