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WorksheetsLast Final Review 2026
Total questions: 112
Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins
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 happened as a result of the launch of Sputnik in 1957?
It started the space race between the USSR and U.S.
The U.S. government started NASA.
U.S. began to spend more money on math and science to maintain national security.
All of the above
During the Cuban Missile Crisis, what did President J.F. Kennedy do when he heard that Khrushchev the leader of the Soviet Union was constructing nuclear missile sites in Cuba.
He launched a nuclear missile at the Kremlin in Moscow.
He gave into the demands of the Soviet & Cuban government.
He ordered a naval blockade around Cuba to prevent Soviet ships from bringing the necessary materials.
He declared war on the Soviet Union & Cuba.
What words should you immediately associate with the Cold War?
Hitler & the Nazis
Economic recession
Containment of Communism
Corruption & Industrialization
Many Americans believed the Vietnam War was unjust
Court case that stated segregation is constitutional
Dred Scott v Sanford
Brown v. Board of Education
Plessy v. Ferguson
Korematsu v U.S.
Court case declared that separate black and white public schools to be unconstitutional.
Plessy v. Ferguson
Tinker v. Des Moines
Brown v. Board of Education
Dred Scott v. Sandford
To contain the spread of Communism in Europe?
This act made racial, religious, and sex discrimination by employers illegal and gave the government the power to enforce all laws governing civil rights, including desegregation of schools and public places.
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Voting Rights Law 1975
Civil Rights Law of 1988
Civil Service Act of 1960
“To counter the possibility that the Western countries could not protect themselves against the Soviet Union, the Truman Administration formed a European-American alliance that would commit the United States to bolstering the security of Western Europe.”
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The above statement is describing which organization that was created in 1947 to contain the spread of Communism in Europe?
What was the US government's immediate response to the September 11, 2001 attacks
The US declared war on Afghanistan
The War on Terror began and Afghanistan was invaded
The US withdrew forced from bases in the Middle East
A UN coalition invaded Iraq to overthrow Saddam Hussein
What powers did the government gain from the PATRIOT ACT making it a controversial law.
It gained the power to imprison American citizens without due process rights
To gave the President war powers similar to the War Powers Act
It gave the government power to conduct surveillance without warrants
It gave the Congress the power to oversee military courts
This law eliminated discrimination in all public places. It was passed in 1964.
Economic Opportunity Act
Civil Rights Act
Voting Rights Act
Medical Care Act
The Harlem Renaissance can best be described as
an organization created to help promote African-American businesses
a period of great achievement by African American writers, artists, and performers
a movement that sought to draw people back to the inner cities
a relief program to provide jobs for minority workers
Many people lost their jobs during the Great Depression. The national government responded with President Franklin Roosevelt's "New Deal," which
provided government programs to help people make money to provide for their needs.
helped reduce the national debt, providing more capital for businesses
forced people to join the military forces to make money for their needs.
forced people to use charities to help them provide for their needs.
How did President Franklin D. Roosevelt's approach to the Great Depression differ from that of President Herbert Hoover?
He implemented more direct government programs to address economic hardship
He refused to use government resources to help the unemployed
He delayed responding to the economic crisis until his second term
He reduced government involvement in the economy
Which of the following was a common argument made by those who protested against U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War?
1] The conflict was seen as a civil war that did not require American intervention
2] The war was expected to improve relations with the Soviet Union
3] The United States was invited by the United Nations to intervene
4] Most Americans supported the spread of communism
Which of the following best describes the significance of the Camp David Accords during Jimmy Carter's presidency?
It led to a historic peace agreement between Egypt and Israel
It resulted in the end of the Iran Hostage Crisis
It established a coalition to oppose Soviet influence
It secured lower oil prices from OPEC
The economic policies of Ronald Reagan: reduction of taxes and the promotion of unrestricted free-market activity
"Trickle down economics"/Reaganomics
Tax and spend
Reagan Doctrine
Which guiding principle has most influenced the direction of U.S. foreign policy over time?
The aim to avoid entanglement in foreign affairs.
The desire to expand territory regardless of consequences.
The focus on safeguarding national interests and maintaining security.
The commitment to eliminate all barriers to international trade.
Imagine a group of business leaders in the late 1800s, including Andrew Carnegie, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and John D. Rockefeller, who are making decisions that shape the future of American industry. Which development is most closely linked to the actions of these industrialists?
The expansion of the Transcontinental Railroad
Consolidation of big business in American industry
The creation of checks and balances
The passage of the Voting Rights Act
Which economic policy is most closely associated with President Ronald Reagan's administration?
Reaganomics, emphasizing tax cuts for corporations and wealthy Americans
Keynesian economics, focusing on increased government spending
Socialist policies, including nationalization of major industries
Protectionist trade policies to limit imports
Which development most contributed to the growth of towns and cities in the American West during the late 1800s?
Expansion of the Transcontinental railroad network
Establishment of large textile factories
Construction of major highways
Increase in overseas trade
Following the announcements of the 2000 and 2016 presidential election outcomes, which feature of the U.S. political system became a topic of widespread debate among Americans?
the influence of political parties in Congress
the system of the electoral college
the process for changing the Constitution
the authority of executive orders
The fact that President Theodore Roosevelt supported the Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act after reading Upton Sinclair's The Jungle proves:
politicians were willing to take a more active role in reforms.
society.
the role of government was changing in American
the government was ready to end their policy of Laissez-faire.
All the above
During World War I and World War II, these were used to raise money to cover the costs of war, persuade Americans to support the war, and put an end to anti-war efforts
Liberty Bonds and Victory Bonds
92nd and 93rd Infantry Divisions
Sedition Act of 1918
Great Migration
War Industries Board
According to McCarthyism during the 1950s, Anyone who says they're a communist or suspected of being a communist were put on a list and never given a job in the industry again. Effectively ruined their careers even if just suspected of being a communist
Whitelisted
Blacklisted
Redlisted
Bluelisted
What was one of the effects of the Transcontinental Railroad?
Decreased settlement in the west
Led to rapid settlement of the west
Reduced land for railroad companies
Slowed down the building of railroads
Why were buffalo important to the Plains Indians?
They were used for transportation
They provided food, clothing, shelter, fuel, and tools
They were a form of currency
They were used for entertainment
What was the Dawes Act an effort to do?
Preserve Native American culture
Americanize Native Americans
Provide land to Native Americans
Promote Native American languages
Which goal was achieved by the passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments during Reconstruction?
Reunite the North and South
Strengthen the authority of Congress
Change the process for electing Senators
Protect the rights of formerly enslaved people
How did the large-scale hunting of buffalo impact Native American Indian communities?
It allowed Native American Indians to increase their reliance on buffalo for food and shelter.
It led to the loss of a vital resource, resulting in forced relocation to reservations.
It encouraged the government to protect buffalo populations for Native American use.
It resulted in Native American Indians gaining control over buffalo trade routes.
What are labor unions? Why did they form? What were/are their goals?
Organizations formed to protect workers' rights and improve conditions
Groups that promote free trade and globalization
Clubs for business owners to network
Political parties focused on environmental issues
Why was there widespread immigration to the USA in the late 1800s/early 1900s?
To escape war and seek better economic opportunities
To join the military and fight in wars
To explore new scientific discoveries
To establish new colonies in the Americas
What is laissez-faire?
A policy of minimal government interference in the economy
A type of French cuisine
A method of teaching languages
A style of modern art
What did Nativists believe?
Support for unrestricted immigration
Preference for native-born individuals over immigrants
Advocacy for global cooperation
Promotion of cultural diversity
Why was the Schenck v United States case significant?
It upheld the right to free speech without any restrictions.
It established the 'clear and present danger' test for determining when speech could be restricted as a threat to personal safety.
It declared that all forms of speech are protected under the First Amendment.
It established the 'clear and present danger' test for determining when speech could be restricted as a threat to national security.
This ruling affirmed the government’s decision regarding the Japanese American Internment during World War II and found that it was not unconstitutional because rights can be limited during times of national crisis.
McCulloch v. Maryland, 1819
Mapp v. Ohio, 1961
Marbury v. Madison, 1803
Korematsu v. United States, 1944
Based on the ideas of Samuel Gompers, what was the main goal of labor unions in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
To help business owners increase profits
To improve working conditions and protect workers' rights through Unions
To replace the U.S. government with a new system
To end all industrial jobs in the country
Imperialism is
the desire to be king or queen
acquiring new territory for resources or to build markets
a form of government common in the U.S. today.
always a good thing for the territory acquired.
Evaluate the statement by Anti-Imperialists: "Imperialism is hostile to liberty." What does this imply about the anti-imperialists' perspective?
They believed imperialism promoted global peace.
They thought imperialism was a threat to individual freedoms and democratic values.
They viewed imperialism as a way to strengthen national security.
They considered imperialism a means to economic growth.
What is it called when people buy stock on credit?
Mortgage
Margin
Bond
Mutual Fund
Which guiding principle has consistently shaped U.S. foreign policy?
Maintaining neutrality is always a priority for the U.S.
Safeguarding national interests and security has been central to U.S. policy.
Assisting nations in need is the main focus of U.S. foreign policy.
Accepting responsibility for international debts is a key U.S. principle.
What was the ultimate aim of the Appeasement Policy?
Destroy Russia
Prevent war with Germany
Destroy Hitler
Strengthen Britain & France
What is the policy of giving into the demands of a country in the hopes to avoid a war?
Fascism
Totalitarianism
Appeasement
Democracy
This political cartoon by Dr. Seuss depicts - (a)
What do the Supreme Court cases of Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) and Brown v. Board of Education (1954) reveal about the influence of the Court in shaping American society?
The Court has the authority to overturn its own rulings and reinterpret the Constitution
The Court is not responsible for matters of social policy
The Court consistently maintains its previous decisions, even as perspectives change
The Court's jurisdiction is limited to criminal cases
Which feature of the U.S. political system became a subject of debate following the results of the 2000 and 2016 presidential elections?
the electoral college system
the process of impeachment
the power of executive orders
the role of the Supreme Court in elections
What is one of the main objectives of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
To increase the number of uninsured Americans
To provide tax breaks only to large corporations
To expand access to affordable health insurance
To eliminate all government involvement in healthcare
Which statement best describes a common effect of both the U.S. policy of containment during the Cold War and the U.S. policy in the war on terrorism?
The U.S. avoided involvement in international conflicts
The U.S. focused only on economic development
The U.S. became involved in multiple global disputes
Both policies were universally accepted by other nations
What is the main concern addressed by the Patriot Act enacted after September 11, 2001?
Should the United States place fewer restrictions on immigration?
Is it necessary to sacrifice certain civil liberties for national security?
Should the United States stop following the Constitution?
Should the United States decrease its oil imports from the Middle East?
What was President Clinton's approach to eliminating the deficit and achieving a budget surplus?
Raised taxes and reduced government spending
Lowered taxes and expanded government programs
Clinton did not actually create a surplus
Boosted spending and cut taxes
Which statement best reflects a characteristic of the Clinton administration?
President Clinton moved the White House to Chicago
President Clinton opposed all Republican policies
Democrats never supported Republican ideas during this period
The Clinton administration sometimes adopted policies traditionally associated with Republicans
What was a frequent complaint about President George H.W. Bush's approach to domestic policy?
He focused too much on economic reforms at home.
He prioritized foreign policy over domestic issues.
He expanded social welfare programs significantly.
He reduced military spending drastically.
Which economic approach is most strongly linked to Ronald Reagan's presidency?
Cutting government spending and taxes to boost the economy
Enforcing wage and price controls to curb inflation
Increasing regulations on businesses
Raising taxes on high-income earners to support social programs
The Watergate scandal was an example of checks and balances because
President Gerald Ford pardoned Nixon
Nixon resigned as president
Nixon was impeached
The Supreme Court unanimously decided that Nixon wasn’t above the law and Congress began the process of impeachment
During the late 1960s and early 1970s, which of the following was a major reason for the increase in antiwar demonstrations in the United States?
Support for expanding the war into neighboring countries.
Concerns about the morality and purpose of the Vietnam War.
Desire to increase military spending.
Approval of the draft lottery system.
Which policy is most commonly linked to both President Franklin D. Roosevelt and President Lyndon B. Johnson?
Expanding federal programs to tackle social and economic challenges
Decreasing the federal government’s role
Restricting federal participation in social initiatives
Rejecting significant legislative proposals
What is a common feature among Theodore Roosevelt’s “Square Deal,” Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “New Deal,” and Lyndon B. Johnson’s “Great Society”?
Each program sought to increase federal involvement in solving social and economic challenges.
All three aimed to restrict the rights of minority populations.
They were primarily concerned with international affairs.
They all worked to decrease government regulation of businesses.
Base your answer to the following Question on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies.
“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.’”
Martin Luther King Jr.
Which idea is BEST supported by this passage?
Equal rights and opportunities should be available to every American
Everyone is promised religious liberty
Civil rights should be exclusive to African Americans
Inequality was primarily caused by slavery
A student is studying history and notices that the U.S. got involved in conflicts around the world during both the Cold War and the War on Terror. How is the War on Terror similar to Cold War containment?
Both focused on fighting communism
Neither used military
Both ignored other countries
Both involved limiting threats (terrorism/communism) from spreading by getting the U.S. involved in conflicts throughout the world
Imagine you are advising President Clinton on economic policy. He wants to address the national deficit. What approach should he take?
Increase taxes and cut spending to reduce the deficit
Lower taxes and increase spending
No changes
Print more money
What made Bill Clinton a “moderate” Democrat?
He supported only Republican social and economic ideas
He combined liberal social views with conservative economic ideas
He opposed all taxes
He ended all government programs
Imagine a political analyst is discussing George H.W. Bush’s presidency on a news show. What factor does the analyst say hurt Bush’s popularity?
Failing to liberate Kuwait in Gulf War
Cold War success
Used foreign affairs to hide domestic failures
How did Watergate show checks and balances?
Congress gave Nixon more power
The media ignored the issue
The president removed Congress
The judicial and legislative branches held the president accountable
Which is an example of expanded executive power?
FDR’s New Deal programs
President Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society
Executive orders
D. All of the above
What do the Square Deal, New Deal, and Great Society have in common?
Helped only wealthy Americans and big businesses
Focused on social and economic reforms by the federal government
Encouraged proxy wars to stop the spread of Communism
Opposed taxes
How has music and art been used to reflect society?
It never reflects society
It shows the weather
It expresses people's feelings about war, civil rights, and injustice (e.g., protest songs)
It’s just for entertainment
What precedent was set by the Nuremberg Trials?
War crimes will not be punished
Leaders can be held accountable for crimes against humanity
Only soldiers are tried for crimes
Countries can’t hold trials. Al is fair in war
How did Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech influence the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
The speech directly forced Congress to pass the Civil Rights Act the next day.
It brought national attention to the civil rights movement, increasing public pressure on lawmakers to pass civil rights legislation.
It caused immediate desegregation of all public facilities in the United States.
It outlined the specific legal language used in the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
How did Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech help lead to the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
It got more people to support civil rights, which helped convince leaders to make new laws.
It ended segregation in all public places right away
It included the exact words used in the Civil Rights Act.
It made Congress pass the law the very next day.
Read the quotes from the two documents and answer the question about cause and effect.
From Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech (1963):
"Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy... Now is the time to lift our nation from the quicksands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood."
From the Civil Rights Act of 1964:
"No person shall be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
How did the message in Dr. King’s speech help lead to the changes described in the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
His speech made it illegal to speak out against segregation.
His speech listed specific legal changes that were added word-for-word into the law.
His speech helped inspire public support for ending racial injustice, which encouraged lawmakers to take action.
His speech forced the president to sign the Civil Rights Act the next day.
What was one major consequence of McCarthyism in the United States during the early Cold War era?
Increased international trade
Stronger civil rights protections
Damage to the reputations of many innocent people
Expansion of the space program
What is mass production?
Limiting factory work
Producing small amounts of expensive items
Making large quantities of goods quickly and cheaply
Making goods by hand
Schenck vs. US & Korematsu vs. US
Q: How did the Supreme Court rulings in these cases reflect the tension between individual rights and government power during times of crisis?
In both cases, the Supreme Court supported government measures that restricted personal liberties in the name of national security.
In both cases, the Supreme Court broadened civil rights protections during periods of conflict.
In both cases, the main issue was related to government control over the economy.
In both cases, the Supreme Court struck down policies enacted during wartime.
What helped cause the stock market crash of 1929?
Imagine a city where Henry Ford's mass production of automobiles has just begun. Over time, what changes might you observe in people's living and working habits as a result?
People relocated to suburban areas
Automobiles became more widely available
Residents started living farther from their workplaces
All these transformations occurred
Langston Hughes wrote about all of the following issues EXCEPT:
Violence
What powers did the government gain from the PATRIOT ACT making it a controversial law.
It gained the power to imprison American citizens without due process rights
To gave the President war powers similar to the War Powers Act
It gave the government power to conduct surveillance without warrants
It gave the Congress the power to oversee military courts
This law eliminated discrimination in all public places. It was passed in 1964.
Economic Opportunity Act
Civil Rights Act
Voting Rights Act
Medical Care Act
The fact that President Theodore Roosevelt supported the Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act after reading Upton Sinclair's The Jungle proves:
politicians were willing to take a more active role in reforms.
society.
the role of government was changing in American
the government was ready to end their policy of Laissez-faire.
All the above
Which of the following best describes the impact of the Industrial Revolution on immigration patterns to the United States?
It resulted in stricter immigration laws
It created a demand for unskilled labor in factories
It led to a decline in urban populations
It decreased the need for immigrant labor
Which term BEST describes the United States government's policies towards Big Business during the Gilded Age?
Regulatory
Mercantilist
Laissez-faire
Progressive
In the period from 1890 to 1910, most immigrants from eastern and southern Europe settled in large cities of the eastern United States primarily because
farmland had become very scarce
they came mainly from large cities in their home countries
factory jobs were available for unskilled workers
“Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost, to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” — Emma Lazarus. The purpose of this poem is
to welcome immigrants to America
to support limiting immigration
to protest against segregation
How did the Transcontinental Railroad impact the U.S.?
It led to increased settlement in the west
It led to an increase in American land
It led to increased trade with Europe
It led to increased transportation costs
Land set aside for Native American tribes to live on
Ghost Dance
Sooners
Reservation
Homesteaders
What caused the buffalo herds to disappear?
Texas Fever killed them
over hunting for their hides
drought
prairie fires
Horizontal Consolidation
The hands-off type of free market economy is often called laissez-faire. Which of the following is accurate in this type of economy?
The government has total control of the economy.
The government has total control of the citizens.
The government only gets involved to make a profit.
The government does not get involved with the economy.
How did Samuel Gompers's views on unionized labor change the way unions operated?
He favored collective bargaining and the strength of the working man and his ability to unionize
He encouraged workers to strike and to resist any attempt to stop them.
He encouraged membership among immigrants and radicals.
He got the courts to stop issuing injunctions against strikes.
All of the following were effects of the government's policies on Native Americans EXCEPT:
Native Americans were moved to reservations.
Native Americans died from new diseases.
Native Americans were paid well for their land.
Native Americans were stripped of their culture due to assimilation.
Define a monopoly.
A popular board game based on the Gilded Age
businesses that are owned by investors
Consolidation over an industry’s production, wages and prices
Poor laborers who work for robber barons
Which of the following best describes a major challenge faced during Reconstruction and the general reaction of white Southerners to it?
Northerners and Southerners shared identical goals for rebuilding the nation immediately following the Civil War.
Most white Southerners quickly came to believe that the institution of slavery had been genuinely wrong.
All Northerners were equally eager to accept quick apologies from former Confederate leaders.
Southerners were unhappy with Reconstruction plans because they believed they did not do anything wrong
Which statement best connects the original purpose of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream" speech?
Dr. King argued that the Reconstruction Amendments were outdated laws that were no longer needed in modern America.
Dr. King was demanding that the federal government finally enforce the promises of freedom and equal rights for African Americans made by those amendments nearly 100 years earlier.
Dr. King wanted to replace the Reconstruction Amendments with entirely new laws that only protected voting rights.
Dr. King gave the speech to celebrate that the federal government had successfully protected the rights guaranteed by those amendments.
The successful launching of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 signaled the beginning of:
American fears that the Soviets had achieved technological superiority.
the Cold War with the U.S.
Soviet aggression in Afghanistan and China.
disarmament discussions between the superpowers.
