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In July & September 1940, the U.S. imposed embargoes on the sale of petroleum and scrap metal to Japan in response to Japanese aggression in China. Which of the following is a direct effect of the above events?A. Japan attacked the Soviet capital of Moscow.B. The United States sent Japanese Americans
to concentration camps.C. Japan attacked United States naval facilities
in Hawaii.D. The United States ordered the closure of Japanese factories on American territory.
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In July & September 1940, the U.S. imposed embargoes on the sale of petroleum and scrap metal to Japan in response to Japanese aggression in China. Which of the following is a direct effect of the above events?A. Japan attacked the Soviet capital of Moscow.B. The United States sent Japanese Americans
to concentration camps.C. Japan attacked United States naval facilities C. Japan attacked United States naval facilities
in Hawaii.in Hawaii.D. The United States ordered the closure of Japanese factories on American territory.
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The United States effectively ended World War II by
A. capturing Adolf Hitler.B. defeating the Soviet Union.C. dropping the atomic bomb on Japan.D. forcing Germany to surrender.
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The United States effectively ended World War II by
A. capturing Adolf Hitler.B. defeating the Soviet Union.C. dropping the atomic bomb on Japan.C. dropping the atomic bomb on Japan.D. forcing Germany to surrender.
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Which of the following contributed MOST to President Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb against Japan?
A. The belief that an invasion of Japan would cause massive United States casualties
B. The desire to retaliate against Japanese kamikaze bombersC. The need to conserve troops for the war effort
in EuropeD. The desire to demonstrate United States technological superiority
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Which of the following contributed MOST to President Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb against Japan?
A. The belief that an invasion of Japan would A. The belief that an invasion of Japan would cause massive United States casualtiescause massive United States casualties
B. The desire to retaliate against Japanese kamikaze bombersC. The need to conserve troops for the war effort
in EuropeD. The desire to demonstrate United States technological superiority
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The Holocaust is the name given to theGerman Nazi program to
A. exterminate Jews, Gypsies, and other groups in Europe.
B. enlarge the borders of Germany in Eastern Europe.
C. spread Adolf Hitler’s ideas to other countries.D. overthrow the governments in Greece and
Turkey.
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The Holocaust is the name given to theGerman Nazi program to
A. exterminate Jews, Gypsies, and other groups A. exterminate Jews, Gypsies, and other groups in Europe.in Europe.
B. enlarge the borders of Germany in Eastern Europe.
C. spread Adolf Hitler’s ideas to other countries.D. overthrow the governments in Greece and
Turkey.
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Which of the following numbers correctly identifies the body of water over whichAmerican military forces conducted the D-Day Invasion during World War II?
A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 4
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Which of the following numbers correctly identifies the body of water over whichAmerican military forces conducted the D-Day Invasion during World War II?
A. 1B. 2C. 3C. 3D. 4
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What impact did World War II have on manywomen in the United States?
A. Women could serve in U.S. cabinet posts.B. Women began to work in jobs previously
held by men.C. Women participated in combat.D. Women earned the same wages as men.
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What impact did World War II have on manywomen in the United States?
A. Women could serve in U.S. cabinet posts.B. Women began to work in jobs previouslyB. Women began to work in jobs previously
held by men.held by men.C. Women participated in combat.D. Women earned the same wages as men.
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Which group of Americans was forced out oftheir homes and businesses and placed ininternment camps after the bombing of PearlHarbor?
A. Chinese AmericansB. German AmericansC. Italian AmericansD. Japanese Americans
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Which group of Americans was forced out oftheir homes and businesses and placed ininternment camps after the bombing of PearlHarbor?
A. Chinese AmericansB. German AmericansC. Italian AmericansD. Japanese AmericansD. Japanese Americans
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By Island hopping, the United States was able to gain stepping stones for the invasion of
A. Japan.B. France.C. North Africa.D. Italy.
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By Island hopping, the United States was able to gain stepping stones for the invasion of
A. Japan.A. Japan.B. France.C. North Africa.D. Italy.
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The invasion of Europe on D-Day led to
A. the overthrow of Mussolini.B. the advance on Germany.C. the capture of Leningrad.D. the Battle of Midway.
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The invasion of Europe on D-Day led to
A. the overthrow of Mussolini.B. the advance on Germany.B. the advance on Germany.C. the capture of Leningrad.D. the Battle of Midway.
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What was the major result of the Manhattan Project?
A. The economy of Western Europe was rebuilt.B. All U. S. troops were withdrawn from Vietnam.C. The first atomic bomb was developed.D. Ports on the Great Lakes became world trade centers.
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What was the major result of the Manhattan Project?
A. The economy of Western Europe was rebuilt.B. All U. S. troops were withdrawn from Vietnam.C. The first atomic bomb was developed.C. The first atomic bomb was developed.D. Ports on the Great Lakes became world trade centers.
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Shortages during World War II caused thefederal government to ration all of thefollowing items EXCEPT
A. radios.B. sugar.C. gasoline.D. coffee.
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Shortages during World War II caused thefederal government to ration all of thefollowing items EXCEPT
A. radios.A. radios.B. sugar.C. gasoline.D. coffee.
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In March 1941, Congress passed the Lend-Lease Act allowing President Roosevelt to sell or lend war supplies to any nation whose defense was essential to America’s security. According to this map, the PRIMARY recipient of the program was
A. Great Britain.B. Australia.C. Egypt.D. the Soviet Union.
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In March 1941, Congress passed the Lend-Lease Act allowing President Roosevelt to sell or lend war supplies to any nation whose defense was essential to America’s security. According to this map, the PRIMARY recipient of the program was
A. Great Britain.A. Great Britain.B. Australia.C. Egypt.D. the Soviet Union.
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According to these two graphs above, one may conclude that between 1941 and 1945
A. an increasing number of automobiles were produced.
B. auto production decreased as aircraft production increased.C. industrial demands for steel were greatly reduced.D. military aircraft production was reduced significantly.
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According to these two graphs above, one may conclude that between 1941 and 1945
A. an increasing number of automobiles were produced.
B. auto production decreased as aircraft B. auto production decreased as aircraft production increased.production increased.C. industrial demands for steel were greatly reduced.D. military aircraft production was reduced significantly.
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During and immediately following World War II, many African Americans moved tonortheastern and midwestern cities to
A. work in steel, automobile, and other factories.B. participate in boycotts and sit-ins.C. live in friendly neighborhoods that welcomed
them.D. send their children to racially-integrated public schools.
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During and immediately following World War II, many African Americans moved tonortheastern and midwestern cities to
A. work in steel, automobile, and other factories.A. work in steel, automobile, and other factories.B. participate in boycotts and sit-ins.C. live in friendly neighborhoods that welcomed
them.D. send their children to racially-integrated public schools.
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The BEST explanation for the trend in national defense spending between 1945 and 1950 is the
A. division of the United Nations.B. end of World War II.C. onset of the Cold War.D. creation of the League of Nations.
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The BEST explanation for the trend in national defense spending between 1945 and 1950 is the
A. division of the United Nations.B. end of World War II.B. end of World War II.C. onset of the Cold War.D. creation of the League of Nations.
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The attacks on “zoot suiters” in Los Angeles was an example of discrimination against
A. German Americans.B. African Americans.C. Mexican Americans.D. Japanese Americans.
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The attacks on “zoot suiters” in Los Angeles was an example of discrimination against
A. German Americans.B. African Americans.C.C. Mexican Americans.Mexican Americans.D. Japanese Americans.
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Why did President Franklin D. Roosevelt create the Office of War Mobilization?
A. to replace the Office of Price AdministrationB. to centralize agencies dealing with war
productionC. to build up wartime moraleD. to reduce the government’s role in war
production
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Why did President Franklin D. Roosevelt create the Office of War Mobilization?
A. to replace the Office of Price AdministrationB.B. to centralize agencies dealing with war to centralize agencies dealing with war
productionproductionC. to build up wartime moraleD. to reduce the government’s role in war
production
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Which statement best describes the effect World War II had on racial conditions in the United States?
A. It highlighted the injustice of racism in the country.
B. It brought about an end to the Jim Crow system.C. It improved race relations in the northern and
western states.D. It improved conditions only for Mexicans
and Native Americans.
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Which statement best describes the effect World War II had on racial conditions in the United States?
A. It highlighted the injustice of racism in the A. It highlighted the injustice of racism in the country.country.
B. It brought about an end to the Jim Crow system.C. It improved race relations in the northern and
western states.D. It improved conditions only for Mexicans
and Native Americans.
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The government assumed that after World War II most working women would
A. go back to school to learn job skills.B. become full-time homemakers again.C. switch to part-time work.D. continue in their jobs.
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The government assumed that after World War II most working women would
A. go back to school to learn job skills.B. become full-time homemakers again.B. become full-time homemakers again.C. switch to part-time work.D. continue in their jobs.
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What led the government to evacuate Japanese Americans from the West Coast?
A. long-held prejudice, and fears inflamed by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
B. terrorist attacks by immigrants living on the West CoastC. lack of patriotism and participation in the war effort
D. refusal of the Nisei to accept United States citizenship
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What led the government to evacuate Japanese Americans from the West Coast?
A. long-held prejudice, and fears inflamed by A. long-held prejudice, and fears inflamed by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harborthe Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
B. terrorist attacks by immigrants living on the West CoastC. lack of patriotism and participation in the war effort
D. refusal of the Nisei to accept United States citizenship
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Campaigns to collect scrap metal, kitchen fats, and other materials were promoted mainly to
A. lend these supplies to Great Britain and France.B. create paying jobs for children and older adults.C. distribute such materials without rationing.
D. keep the people on the home front actively involved in the war effort.
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Campaigns to collect scrap metal, kitchen fats, and other materials were promoted mainly to
A. lend these supplies to Great Britain and France.B. create paying jobs for children and older adults.C. distribute such materials without rationing.
D. keep the people on the home front actively D. keep the people on the home front actively involved in the war effort.involved in the war effort.
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In the 1920s, the debate between isolationists and internationalists centered on
A. what role the United States should play in world affairs.
B. how many ships the United States Navy should maintain.
C. how the United States should respond to Hitler’s aggression.
D. whether United States troops should be withdrawn from Nicaragua.
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In the 1920s, the debate between isolationists and internationalists centered on
A. what role the United States should play A. what role the United States should play in world affairs.in world affairs.
B. how many ships the United States Navy should maintain.
C. how the United States should respond to Hitler’s aggression.
D. whether United States troops should be withdrawn from Nicaragua.
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•More than 100,000 Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated from the Pacific coast to internment camps.
•Many Japanese Americans fought bravely for the United States during the war.
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Which conclusion can you draw from the two facts above?
A. Japanese Americans were suspected of spying for Japan.B. Japanese Americans had to sell their homes at
a great loss.C. Despite being uprooted, Japanese Americans
proved their loyalty to the United States.D. The Supreme Court ruled that Japanese Americans could legally be relocated.
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Which conclusion can you draw from the two facts above?
A. Japanese Americans were suspected of spying for Japan.B. Japanese Americans had to sell their homes at
a great loss.C. Despite being uprooted, Japanese Americans C. Despite being uprooted, Japanese Americans
proved their loyalty to the United States.proved their loyalty to the United States.D. The Supreme Court ruled that Japanese Americans could legally be relocated.
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Adolf Hitler won support in Germany, in part, by attacking the
A. Stimson Doctrine.B. Dawes Plan.C. Treaty of Versailles.D. Good Neighbor policy.
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Adolf Hitler won support in Germany, in part, by attacking the
A. Stimson Doctrine.B. Dawes Plan.C. Treaty of Versailles.C. Treaty of Versailles.D. Good Neighbor policy.
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Operation Overlord helped the Soviet Union by
A. opening the Mediterranean to Allied shipping.B. supplying Soviet forces with weapons and
airplanes.C. ending the siege of Stalingrad.D. opening a western front to divert German
forces.
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Operation Overlord helped the Soviet Union by
A. opening the Mediterranean to Allied shipping.B. supplying Soviet forces with weapons and
airplanes.C. ending the siege of Stalingrad.D. opening a western front to divert German D. opening a western front to divert German
forces.forces.
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The goal of the Lend-Lease Act was to
A. help Britain in the war against Germany.B. stop Japanese aggression in China.C. prevent the Soviet Union from invading Poland.D. protect American merchant ships.
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The goal of the Lend-Lease Act was to
A. help Britain in the war against Germany.A. help Britain in the war against Germany.B. stop Japanese aggression in China.C. prevent the Soviet Union from invading Poland.D. protect American merchant ships.
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The immediate cause of World War II was the
A. signing of the Four-Power Treaty.B. German invasion of Poland.C. Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor.D. invasion of France.
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The immediate cause of World War II was the
A. signing of the Four-Power Treaty.B. German invasion of Poland.B. German invasion of Poland.C. Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor.D. invasion of France.
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France and Britain followed a policy of appeasement because they
A. wanted to avoid another world war.B. knew they could not defeat Hitler.C. were determined to stop Hitler’s aggression.D. feared Mussolini more than Hitler.
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France and Britain followed a policy of appeasement because they
A. wanted to avoid another world war.A. wanted to avoid another world war.B. knew they could not defeat Hitler.C. were determined to stop Hitler’s aggression.D. feared Mussolini more than Hitler.
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The attack on Pearl Harbor surprised the United States because the government expected Japan to
A. withdraw its troops from China.B. attack Southeast Asia.C. respect American neutrality.D. sign the Atlantic Charter.
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The attack on Pearl Harbor surprised the United States because the government expected Japan to
A. withdraw its troops from China.B. attack Southeast Asia.B. attack Southeast Asia.C. respect American neutrality.D. sign the Atlantic Charter.
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Which nations were members of the Axis powers in 1942?
A. Germany, Japan, and the Soviet UnionB. Great Britain, Italy, and GermanyC. Great Britain, France, and the United StatesD. Japan, Germany, and Italy
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Which nations were members of the Axis powers in 1942?
A. Germany, Japan, and the Soviet UnionB. Great Britain, Italy, and GermanyC. Great Britain, France, and the United StatesD. Japan, Germany, and ItalyD. Japan, Germany, and Italy
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Which pair of nations fought on the same side in World War II?
A. Italy and Great BritainB. the Soviet Union and GermanyC. Japan and the United StatesD. the United States and the Soviet Union
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Which pair of nations fought on the same side in World War II?
A. Italy and Great BritainB. the Soviet Union and GermanyC. Japan and the United StatesD. the United States and the Soviet UnionD. the United States and the Soviet Union
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The immediate cause of the Japanese surrender was the
A. capture of Iwo Jima.B. surrender of Germany.C. bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.D. Allied victory in the Coral Sea.
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The immediate cause of the Japanese surrender was the
A. capture of Iwo Jima.B. surrender of Germany.C. bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.C. bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.D. Allied victory in the Coral Sea.
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In Europe, World War II began when Germany invaded Poland. Use the map above to locate Poland.
A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 4
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In Europe, World War II began when Germany invaded Poland. Use the map above to locate Poland.
A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 4D. 4
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Which of the following best describes women who went to work during wartime?
A. young and unmarriedB. primarily African AmericanC. white and middle classD. of all ages, ethnic, and economic backgrounds
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Which of the following best describes women who went to work during wartime?
A. young and unmarriedB. primarily African AmericanC. white and middle classD. of all ages, ethnic, and economic D. of all ages, ethnic, and economic backgroundsbackgrounds
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During the 1930s, Hitler, Mussolini, and the military leaders of Japan
A. began invading neighboring lands.B. had a monopoly on world trade.C. organized the League of Nations.D. bolstered national pride by calling for free
elections.
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During the 1930s, Hitler, Mussolini, and the military leaders of Japan
A. began invading neighboring lands.A. began invading neighboring lands.B. had a monopoly on world trade.C. organized the League of Nations.D. bolstered national pride by calling for free
elections.
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President Harry Truman justified his decisionto drop atomic bombs on Japan by saying thatthis action would
A. cause minimal damage to the environment.B. be cheaper than conventional weapons.C. shorten the war and save the lives of U.S.
soldiers.D. help scientific research.
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President Harry Truman justified his decisionto drop atomic bombs on Japan by saying thatthis action would
A. cause minimal damage to the environment.B. be cheaper than conventional weapons.C. shorten the war and save the lives of U.S. C. shorten the war and save the lives of U.S.
soldiers.soldiers.D. help scientific research.
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The United States entered World War IIimmediately after
A. Russia invaded Manchuria.B. Germany attacked Poland.C. Japan bombed Pearl Harbor.D. Italy conquered Ethiopia.
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The United States entered World War IIimmediately after
A. Russia invaded Manchuria.B. Germany attacked Poland.C. Japan bombed Pearl Harbor.C. Japan bombed Pearl Harbor.D. Italy conquered Ethiopia.
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“December 7, 1941…a date which will live in infamy.”
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered thisspeech urging the U.S. Congress to
A. declare war on Germany in response tosubmarine attacks on U.S. ships.
B. support the D-Day offensive at Normandy.C. continue to support U.S. neutrality in
World War II.D. declare war on Japan for bombing Pearl
Harbor.
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered thisspeech urging the U.S. Congress to
A. declare war on Germany in response tosubmarine attacks on U.S. ships.
B. support the D-Day offensive at Normandy.C. continue to support U.S. neutrality in
World War II.D. declare war on Japan for bombing PearlD. declare war on Japan for bombing Pearl
Harbor.Harbor.
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During the Holocaust, Adolf Hitler usedconcentration camps to
A. conduct secret research to develop atomicweapons.
B. carry out his policy of genocide against theJewish people.
C. imprison Allied soldiers captured in battle.D. put Allied leaders on trial in a military
court.
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During the Holocaust, Adolf Hitler usedconcentration camps to
A. conduct secret research to develop atomicweapons.
B. carry out his policy of genocide against theB. carry out his policy of genocide against theJewish people.Jewish people.
C. imprison Allied soldiers captured in battle.D. put Allied leaders on trial in a military
court.
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President Harry Truman’s point of view aboutdropping the atomic bomb was that
A. the bomb was available and thereforeshould be used.
B. dropping the bomb was justified becauseit would save American lives.
C. Japan would surrender rather than facethe destruction from the bomb.
D. the United States had developed thegreatest weapon in history.
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President Harry Truman’s point of view aboutdropping the atomic bomb was that
A. the bomb was available and thereforeshould be used.
B. dropping the bomb was justified becauseB. dropping the bomb was justified becauseit would save American lives.it would save American lives.
C. Japan would surrender rather than facethe destruction from the bomb.
D. the United States had developed thegreatest weapon in history.
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In 1942 Adolf Hitler began to carry out his“final solution,” the extermination of Jewishpeople. This became known as
A. D-Day.B. Kristallnacht.C. Mein Kampf.D. the Holocaust.
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In 1942 Adolf Hitler began to carry out his“final solution,” the extermination of Jewishpeople. This became known as
A. D-Day.B. Kristallnacht.C. Mein Kampf.D. the Holocaust.D. the Holocaust.
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The federal government raised money for World War II efforts in all of the following ways EXCEPT
A. selling war bonds.B. defaulting on reparations payments.C. raising personal income taxes.D. borrowing funds.
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The federal government raised money for World War II efforts in all of the following ways EXCEPT
A. selling war bonds.B. defaulting on reparations payments.B. defaulting on reparations payments.C. raising personal income taxes.D. borrowing funds.
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The MAIN justification for the internment of Japanese Americans after the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941 was to
A. protect them from anti-Japanese riots and demonstrations.
B. preserve the security of the United States.C. adhere to the Open Door Policy.D. prevent leaks about the development of the
atomic bomb.
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The MAIN justification for the internment of Japanese Americans after the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941 was to
A. protect them from anti-Japanese riots and demonstrations.
B. preserve the security of the United States.B. preserve the security of the United States.C. adhere to the Open Door Policy.D. prevent leaks about the development of the
atomic bomb.
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To maintain the United States as an “arsenal for democracy” in World War II, Congress passed the
A. Dawes Act.B. Lend-Lease Act.C. Open Door Policy.D. Good Neighbor Policy.
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To maintain the United States as an “arsenal for democracy” in World War II, Congress passed the
A. Dawes Act.B. Lend-Lease Act.B. Lend-Lease Act.C. Open Door Policy.D. Good Neighbor Policy.
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When the United States entered World War II, it became allied with
A. Britain.B. Japan.C. Germany.D. Italy.
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When the United States entered World War II, it became allied with
A. Britain.A. Britain.B. Japan.C. Germany.D. Italy.
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Which area designated on the map above shows where the United States military wasattacked in 1941?
A. IB. IIC. IIID. IV
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Which area designated on the map above shows where the United States military wasattacked in 1941?
A. IA. IB. IIC. IIID. IV
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Which of the following events had the GREATEST influence on the United States’entry into World War II?
A. Adolf Hitler invaded Poland.B. Germany sank the Lusitania.C. Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.D. General MacArthur was captured in the Philippine Islands.
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Which of the following events had the GREATEST influence on the United States’entry into World War II?
A. Adolf Hitler invaded Poland.B. Germany sank the Lusitania.C. Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.C. Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.D. General MacArthur was captured in the Philippine Islands.
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I have said this before, but I shall say it again and again and again: your boys are not going to be sent into any foreign wars.
— President Franklin Roosevelt, October 30, 1940
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The statement above could BEST be interpreted as a commitment to
A. imperialism.B. isolationism.C. militarism.D. socialism.
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The statement above could BEST be interpreted as a commitment to
A. imperialism.B. isolationism.B. isolationism.C. militarism.D. socialism.
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The economic depression of the 1930s was ended by the
A. demand for manufactured goods caused by World War II.
B. effects of the New Deal on the United States economy.
C. removal of federal regulations on the stock market.
D. “baby boom” and the resulting rise of suburbs.
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The economic depression of the 1930s was ended by the
A. demand for manufactured goods caused by A. demand for manufactured goods caused by World War II.World War II.
B. effects of the New Deal on the United States economy.
C. removal of federal regulations on the stock market.
D. “baby boom” and the resulting rise of suburbs.
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The poster above shows that during World War II, civilians on the home front
A. faced extreme personal hardships.B. were hired to distribute surplus food.C. experienced rationing of meat products.D. were encouraged to participate in the war
effort.
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The poster above shows that during World War II, civilians on the home front
A. faced extreme personal hardships.B. were hired to distribute surplus food.C. experienced rationing of meat products.D.D. were encouraged to participate in the war were encouraged to participate in the war
effort.effort.
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Which of the following is true of the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, commonly referred to as the military draft?
A. It required both men and women to register for military service.
B. It required able-bodied men between the ages of 15 and 65 to register.
C. It mandated military service for all high-school dropouts.D. It was enacted during a period when the United States was at peace.
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Which of the following is true of the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, commonly referred to as the military draft?
A. It required both men and women to register for military service.
B. It required able-bodied men between the ages of 15 and 65 to register.
C. It mandated military service for all high-school dropouts.D.D. It was enacted during a period when the It was enacted during a period when the United States was at peace.United States was at peace.
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During World War II, war bonds were PRIMARILY sold to
A. increase the involvement of volunteer organizations.B. inspire loyalty among immigrants who had
recently arrived.C. demonstrate the determination of the United
States government.D. help the United States government finance
the cost of the conflict.
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During World War II, war bonds were PRIMARILY sold to
A. increase the involvement of volunteer organizations.B. inspire loyalty among immigrants who had
recently arrived.C. demonstrate the determination of the United
States government.D. help the United States government finance D. help the United States government finance
the cost of the conflict.the cost of the conflict.
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In order to defeat the Japanese in the Pacific during World War II, the United States usedwhich of the following military tactics?
A. BlitzkriegB. GenocideC. Trench warfareD. Island hopping
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In order to defeat the Japanese in the Pacific during World War II, the United States usedwhich of the following military tactics?
A. BlitzkriegB. GenocideC. Trench warfareD.D. Island hoppingIsland hopping
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During World War II, industrialists in the United States contributed to the war effort by
A. increasing the salaries of child laborers.B. converting factories into military hospitals.C. building houses for the families of soldiers.D. making weapons instead of consumer goods.
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During World War II, industrialists in the United States contributed to the war effort by
A. increasing the salaries of child laborers.B. converting factories into military hospitals.C. building houses for the families of soldiers.D.D. making weapons instead of consumer goods.making weapons instead of consumer goods.
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Congress passed the Neutrality Acts in order to
A. outlaw trade with neutral nations.B. keep the United States out of the war.C. improve relations with Latin America.
D. stop trade with Cuba.
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Congress passed the Neutrality Acts in order to
A. outlaw trade with neutral nations.B. keep the United States out of the war.B. keep the United States out of the war.C. improve relations with Latin America.
D. stop trade with Cuba.
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Britain and France declared war on Germany after Germany
A. invaded North Africa.B. attacked Britain.C. invaded Poland.D. attacked Pearl Harbor.
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Britain and France declared war on Germany after Germany
A. invaded North Africa.B. attacked Britain.C. invaded Poland.C. invaded Poland.D. attacked Pearl Harbor.
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The United States sold and lent war materials to the Allies through the
A. Good Neighbor Policy.B. Lend-Lease Act.C. Potsdam Declaration.D. Atlantic Charter.
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The United States sold and lent war materials to the Allies through the
A. Good Neighbor Policy.B. Lend-Lease Act.B. Lend-Lease Act.C. Potsdam Declaration.D. Atlantic Charter.
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What did the term “island hopping” refer to during World War II?
A. The U.S. policy of bombing only the four main islands of Japan.
B. The Japanese program to encourage discontent in the Hawaiian Islands.C. The U.S. strategy of attacking some Pacific
islands while bypassing others.D. The British defense system that stopped Hitler’s air attacks on the British Isles.
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What did the term “island hopping” refer to during World War II?
A. The U.S. policy of bombing only the four main islands of Japan.
B. The Japanese program to encourage discontent in the Hawaiian Islands.C. The U.S. strategy of attacking some Pacific C. The U.S. strategy of attacking some Pacific
islands while bypassing others.islands while bypassing others.D. The British defense system that stopped Hitler’s air attacks on the British Isles.
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All of the following resulted from Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, EXCEPT
A. many Americans’ attitudes about neutrality changed to support a war against the
Axis powers.B. thousands of Japanese Americans were sent to internment camps soon after war was declared.C. Americans of German descent were deported to Germany.D. millions of women were able to find jobs in defense industries.
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All of the following resulted from Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, EXCEPT
A. many Americans’ attitudes about neutrality changed to support a war against the
Axis powers.B. thousands of Japanese Americans were sent to internment camps soon after war was declared.C. Americans of German descent were C. Americans of German descent were deported to Germany.deported to Germany.D. millions of women were able to find jobs in defense industries.
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Which statement best explains how the role of women in the U.S. changed during World War II?
A. Most women joined the armed forces.B. Many women ran for political office.C. Many women worked in business and industry.
D. Most women led demonstrations against the war.
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Which statement best explains how the role of women in the U.S. changed during World War II?
A. Most women joined the armed forces.B. Many women ran for political office.C. Many women worked in business and C. Many women worked in business and industry.industry.
D. Most women led demonstrations against the war.
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In 1941, the United States was attacked by the nation labeled
A. I.B. II.C. III.D. IV.
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In 1941, the United States was attacked by the nation labeled
A. I.B. II.C. III.C. III.D. IV.
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When the United States entered World War II they became allied with
A. the Soviet Union.B. Japan.C. Germany.D. Italy.
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When the United States entered World War II they became allied with
A. the Soviet Union.A. the Soviet Union.B. Japan.C. Germany.D. Italy.
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One of the most important domestic results of the war effort was
A. the end of all discrimination for All-lean Americans.B. the bombing of Hiroshima.C. the establishment of the Federal Reserve System.D. the end of the Great Depression.
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One of the most important domestic results of the war effort was
A. the end of all discrimination for All-lean Americans.B. the bombing of Hiroshima.C. the establishment of the Federal Reserve System.D. the end of the Great Depression.D. the end of the Great Depression.
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Consequences of Truman’s decision to use the atomic bomb against Japan included all of the following EXCEPT
A. the surrender of Japan.B. full-scale invasion of Japan by U.S. troops.C. destruction of two Japanese cities.D. the deaths of thousands of civilians.
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Consequences of Truman’s decision to use the atomic bomb against Japan included all of the following EXCEPT
A. the surrender of Japan.B. full-scale invasion of Japan by U.S. troops.B. full-scale invasion of Japan by U.S. troops.C. destruction of two Japanese cities.D. the deaths of thousands of civilians.
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At which of the following conferences did Stalin agree to hold free elections in the countries of Eastern Europe?
A. LondonB. CasablancaC. YaltaD. San Francisco
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At which of the following conferences did Stalin agree to hold free elections in the countries of Eastern Europe?
A. LondonB. CasablancaC. YaltaC. YaltaD. San Francisco
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The Cold WarThe Cold Warandand
The 1950sThe 1950s
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Which of the following events was NOT associated with the Cold War Era?
A. Berlin Blockade
B. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
C. Vietnam War
D. Korean War
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Which of the following events was NOT associated with the Cold War Era?
A. Berlin Blockade
B.B. Treaty of Guadalupe HidalgoTreaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
C. Vietnam War
D. Korean War
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Which of the following factors would be LEAST likely to explain the growth in migration to California between 1930 and 1990?A. Development of the interstate highway
systemB. Increases in automobile production in
the United StatesC. Expansion of the rail transportation systemD. Climate and high-tech employment opportunities
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Which of the following factors would be LEAST likely to explain the growth in migration to California between 1930 and 1990?A. Development of the interstate highway
systemB. Increases in automobile production in
the United StatesC.C. Expansion of the rail transportation Expansion of the rail transportation systemsystemD. Climate and high-tech employment opportunities
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A shadow has fallen upon the scenes so lately lighted by the Allied victory…an iron curtain has descended across the continent. Behind that line lie all the capitals of the ancient states of Central and Eastern Europe.
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In the quotation above, Winston Churchill described the A. economic problems facing Europe following World War II.B. need to rebuild the defensive fortifications of pre-World War II Europe.C. forced separation of Europe into communist and democratic nations.D. collapse of organized government in communist-controlled areas in Europe.
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In the quotation above, Winston Churchill described the A. economic problems facing Europe following World War II.B. need to rebuild the defensive fortifications of pre-World War II Europe.C.C. forced separation of Europe into forced separation of Europe into communist and democratic nations.communist and democratic nations.D. collapse of organized government in communist-controlled areas in Europe.
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The proclamation of the Truman Doctrine in 1947 was one of the first post World War II actions taken by the United States to
A. contain communist expansion.
B. expand United States influence in Latin America.
C. break down international trade barriers.
D. restrict military actions by the United Nations.
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The proclamation of the Truman Doctrine in 1947 was one of the first post World War II actions taken by the United States to
A.A. contain communist expansion.contain communist expansion.
B. expand United States influence in Latin America.
C. break down international trade barriers.
D. restrict military actions by the United Nations.
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The United Nations is made up of six main bodies, one of which is the Security Council. At the time of its founding, five nations—China, France, Great Britain, the Soviet Union, and the United States—were permanent members of the Security Council.
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What did these five permanent members of the Security Council have in common?
A. They were all communist nations.
B. They were all Axis powers during World War II.
C. They were all gold-standard countries.
D. They were all Allied powers during World War II.
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What did these five permanent members of the Security Council have in common?
A. They were all communist nations.
B. They were all Axis powers during World War II.
C. They were all gold-standard countries.
D.D. They were all Allied powers during World They were all Allied powers during World War II.War II.
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How did the trend on the graph MOST affect the distribution of population in the United States?
A. Business districts in large cities grew.
B. People began to move in increasing numbers to suburban areas.
C. Industries were forced to relocate to rural areas.
D. People were forced to live closer to their jobs.
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How did the trend on the graph MOST affect the distribution of population in the United States?
A. Business districts in large cities grew.
B.B. People began to move in increasing People began to move in increasing numbers to suburban areas.numbers to suburban areas.
C. Industries were forced to relocate to rural areas.
D. People were forced to live closer to their jobs.
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The shaded area on the map above is intended to show —A. the division of Germany between Western and Soviet control after WWII. B. the areas of South Vietnam controlled by Vietcong and North Vietnamese Army
units after the Tet Offensive.C. the creation of the independent nations of
India and Pakistan in 1947.D. the final border established between North Korea and South Korea after the Armistice of 1953.
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The shaded area on the map above is intended to show —A.A. the division of Germany between the division of Germany between Western and Soviet control after WWII.Western and Soviet control after WWII. B. the areas of South Vietnam controlled by Vietcong and North Vietnamese Army
units after the Tet Offensive.C. the creation of the independent nations of
India and Pakistan in 1947.D. the final border established between North Korea and South Korea after the Armistice of 1953.
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Why did President Truman remove General MacArthur from his position as Supreme Allied Commander during the Korean War?
A. MacArthur wanted to give up part of South Korea to the North Koreans.B. MacArthur criticized the South Koreans
for not fighting hard enough.C. MacArthur wanted to expand the conflict
into China.D. MacArthur could not get along with those
under his command.
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Why did President Truman remove General MacArthur from his position as Supreme Allied Commander during the Korean War?
A. MacArthur wanted to give up part of South Korea to the North Koreans.B. MacArthur criticized the South Koreans
for not fighting hard enough.C.C. MacArthur wanted to expand the conflict MacArthur wanted to expand the conflict
into China.into China.D. MacArthur could not get along with those
under his command.
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Which one of the following events is generally recognized as the start of the Civil Rights Movement? A. African American college students staged a sit-in at the Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina.B. A multiracial march was organized for
Washington, D.C., to demonstrate for human rights.
C. Rosa Parks, an African American woman, refused to give up her seat on a
bus in Montgomery, Alabama.
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Which one of the following events is generally recognized as the start of the Civil Rights Movement? A. African American college students staged a sit-in at the Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina.B. A multiracial march was organized for
Washington, D.C., to demonstrate for human rights.
C.C. Rosa Parks, an African American Rosa Parks, an African American woman, refused to give up her seat on a woman, refused to give up her seat on a
bus in Montgomery, Alabama.bus in Montgomery, Alabama.
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Which one of the following statements BEST explains the pattern of foreign aid spending shown in the graph above? A. Aid to Europe declined once rebuilding
efforts following WWII were complete, and more aid was sent to nations where communism was a threat.
B. A severe economic recession forced the U.S. to cut aid to all regions.
C. U.S. aid to European countries such as Poland and Hungary was more important after they joined the Warsaw Pact.
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Which one of the following statements BEST explains the pattern of foreign aid spending shown in the graph above? A.A. Aid to Europe declined once rebuilding Aid to Europe declined once rebuilding
efforts following WWII were complete, efforts following WWII were complete, and more aid was sent to nations where and more aid was sent to nations where communism was a threat.communism was a threat.
B. A severe economic recession forced the U.S. to cut aid to all regions.
C. U.S. aid to European countries such as Poland and Hungary was more important after they joined the Warsaw Pact.
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In the landmark case of Brown v. Board of Education (1954), the Supreme Court A. declared school segregation unconstitutional.B. held that race may be used as one of several factors in determining college admissions.C. established the “separate but equal” doctrine for all public accommodations.D. held busing to be an appropriate means
of achieving integrated schools.
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In the landmark case of Brown v. Board of Education (1954), the Supreme Court A.A. declared school segregation declared school segregation unconstitutional.unconstitutional.B. held that race may be used as one of several factors in determining college admissions.C. established the “separate but equal” doctrine for all public accommodations.D. held busing to be an appropriate means
of achieving integrated schools.
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The air conditioner became available for home use in the 1950s. This invention contributed to a major migration that began after World War II and continues today. To what region of the United States has this migration occurred?
A. Great LakesB. Pacific NorthwestC. Sun BeltD. Rust Belt
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The air conditioner became available for home use in the 1950s. This invention contributed to a major migration that began after World War II and continues today. To what region of the United States has this migration occurred?
A. Great LakesB. Pacific NorthwestC.C. Sun BeltSun BeltD. Rust Belt
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The Cold War term “Berlin Airlift” refers to the A. American effort to stop Stalin’s blockade of roads and railways leading through East Germany to West Berlin. B. transport by military aircraft of East Berliners who had escaped over the Berlin Wall and asked to be relocated to West Germany.C. Allied bombing of Berlin and other German cities that brought about an end
to the war in Europe.
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The Cold War term “Berlin Airlift” refers to the A.A. American effort to stop Stalin’s American effort to stop Stalin’s blockade blockade of roads and railways leading of roads and railways leading through through East Germany to West Berlin.East Germany to West Berlin. B. transport by military aircraft of East Berliners who had escaped over the Berlin Wall and asked to be relocated to West Germany.C. Allied bombing of Berlin and other German cities that brought about an end
to the war in Europe.
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The trend illustrated on the graph above contributed the MOST to the
A. decrease in road construction projects.
B. growth of suburban developments.
C. decreased role of government in daily life.
D. increasing importance of public transportation systems.
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The trend illustrated on the graph above contributed the MOST to the
A. decrease in road construction projects.
B.B. growth of suburban developments.growth of suburban developments.
C. decreased role of government in daily life.
D. increasing importance of public transportation systems.
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During the 1950s, women were generally expected to play the role of
A. part-time working mother.
B. full-time working executive.
C. stay-at-home wife and mother.
D. small business owner.
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During the 1950s, women were generally expected to play the role of
A. part-time working mother.
B. full-time working executive.
C.C. stay-at-home wife and mother.stay-at-home wife and mother.
D. small business owner.
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The BEST explanation for the trend in national defense spending beginning in 1950 is the
A. division of the United Nations.
B. end of World War II.
C. onset of the Cold War.
D. creation of the League of Nations.
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The BEST explanation for the trend in national defense spending beginning in 1950 is the
A. division of the United Nations.
B. end of World War II.
C.C. onset of the Cold War.onset of the Cold War.
D. creation of the League of Nations.
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The construction of highways in the 1950s resulted in each of the following EXCEPT the
A. growth of suburban areas.B. decreased dependence on sources of oil.C. increase in popularity of shopping centers.D. movement of industry away from central
cities.
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The construction of highways in the 1950s resulted in each of the following EXCEPT the
A. growth of suburban areas.B.B. decreased dependence on sources of oil.decreased dependence on sources of oil.C. increase in popularity of shopping centers.D. movement of industry away from central
cities.
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During the 1950s, Senator Joseph McCarthy became famous for his accusations that communists worked inside the United States government. Senator McCarthy lost public support as a result of the
A. Korean War armistice.B. Geneva Convention.C. televised Senate hearings.D. lawsuit filed against him.
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During the 1950s, Senator Joseph McCarthy became famous for his accusations that communists worked inside the United States government. Senator McCarthy lost public support as a result of the
A. Korean War armistice.B. Geneva Convention.C.C. televised Senate hearings.televised Senate hearings.D. lawsuit filed against him.
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During the early 1950s, American-led United Nations forces successfully resisted Communist aggression in the area labeled
A. I.
B. II.
C. III.
D. IV.
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During the early 1950s, American-led United Nations forces successfully resisted Communist aggression in the area labeled
A. I.
B.B. II.II.
C. III.
D. IV.
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Which of the following can be considered a direct response to the creation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization?
A. The Chinese Civil War
B. The Warsaw Pact
C. The Korean War
D. The Cuban Missile Crisis
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Which of the following can be considered a direct response to the creation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization?
A. The Chinese Civil War
B.B. The Warsaw Pact The Warsaw Pact
C. The Korean War
D. The Cuban Missile Crisis
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From the late 1940s to the present, the MAIN goals of American foreign policy in the Middle East have been to preserve the independence of Israel and toA. encourage industrial development throughout the area.B. maintain good relations with the major
oil-producing nations.C. spread undemocratic ideas throughout
the region.D. encourage Arab nations to adopt isolationism.
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From the late 1940s to the present, the MAIN goals of American foreign policy in the Middle East have been to preserve the independence of Israel and toA. encourage industrial development throughout the area.B.B. maintain good relations with the major maintain good relations with the major
oil-producing nations.oil-producing nations.C. spread undemocratic ideas throughout
the region.D. encourage Arab nations to adopt isolationism.
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During and immediately following World War II, many African Americans moved to northeastern and midwestern cities to
A. work in steel, automobile, and other factories.B. participate in boycotts and sit-ins.C. live in friendly neighborhoods that welcomed them.D. send their children to racially-integrated
public schools.
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During and immediately following World War II, many African Americans moved to northeastern and midwestern cities to
A.A. work in steel, automobile, and other work in steel, automobile, and other factories.factories.B. participate in boycotts and sit-ins.C. live in friendly neighborhoods that welcomed them.D. send their children to racially-integrated
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Which of the following were included in Harry Truman’s “Fair Deal”?
A. Graduated income taxes and government regulation of the economyB. Federal subsidies to farmers and free
coinage of silverC. Housing, minimum wages, and increased
Social Security benefitsD. Environmental protection and consumer
protection laws
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Which of the following were included in Harry Truman’s “Fair Deal”?
A. Graduated income taxes and government regulation of the economyB. Federal subsidies to farmers and free
coinage of silverC.C. Housing, minimum wages, and increased Housing, minimum wages, and increased
Social Security benefitsSocial Security benefitsD. Environmental protection and consumer
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Between 1948 and 1951, the United States spent $13 billion to rebuild the war-torn countries of Western Europe. This effort was proposed by the United States secretary of state, who saw it as a way to help keep Western Europe free of communism. This plan was called the
A. Roosevelt Corollary.B. Marshall Plan.C. Good Neighbor Policy.D. Domino Theory.
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Between 1948 and 1951, the United States spent $13 billion to rebuild the war-torn countries of Western Europe. This effort was proposed by the United States secretary of state, who saw it as a way to help keep Western Europe free of communism. This plan was called the
A. Roosevelt Corollary.B.B. Marshall Plan.Marshall Plan.C. Good Neighbor Policy.D. Domino Theory.
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During the first half of the twentieth century, most Americans made their living as blue-collar workers, meaning they produced goods. By 1950, most American workers held white-collar jobs in which they performed services as office workers.
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This change in the make-up of the work force can BEST be explained by
A. an increase in labor unions.
B. improvements in industrial technology.
C. decreased opportunities for higher education.
D. government programs designed to create factory jobs.
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This change in the make-up of the work force can BEST be explained by
A. an increase in labor unions.
B.B. improvements in industrial technology.improvements in industrial technology.
C. decreased opportunities for higher education.
D. government programs designed to create factory jobs.
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During the 1950s, the federal government expanded its interstate highway system to include “beltways” that encircled large metropolitan areas. Which of the following is a result of the increased construction of transportation systems?
A. Pay telephonesB. Improved waterfrontsC. Streetcar linesD. Shopping malls
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During the 1950s, the federal government expanded its interstate highway system to include “beltways” that encircled large metropolitan areas. Which of the following is a result of the increased construction of transportation systems?
A. Pay telephonesB. Improved waterfrontsC. Streetcar linesD.D. Shopping mallsShopping malls
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During the change from a wartime to a peacetime economy following World War II, President Harry Truman found himself forced to
A. lower the retirement age to 65.
B. take actions to prevent labor strikes.
C. discontinue financial aid to Europe.
D. veto legislation for civil rights.
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During the change from a wartime to a peacetime economy following World War II, President Harry Truman found himself forced to
A. lower the retirement age to 65.
B.B. take actions to prevent labor strikes.take actions to prevent labor strikes.
C. discontinue financial aid to Europe.
D. veto legislation for civil rights.
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The creation of which of the following is reflected in this cartoon?
A. National Park Service
B. Federal Reserve System
C. Interstate Commerce Commission
D. Interstate Highway System
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The creation of which of the following is reflected in this cartoon?
A. National Park Service
B. Federal Reserve System
C. Interstate Commerce Commission
D.D. Interstate Highway SystemInterstate Highway System
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The Korean War began on June 25, 1950. Which of the following events started the war?
A. Kim Il Sung was assassinated.B. The United States forced North and South Korea to unite.C. North Korean troops invaded South Korea.D. The United States invaded North Korea.
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The Korean War began on June 25, 1950. Which of the following events started the war?
A. Kim Il Sung was assassinated.B. The United States forced North and South Korea to unite.C.C. North Korean troops invaded South North Korean troops invaded South Korea.Korea.D. The United States invaded North Korea.
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Since the end of hostilities, the United States has invested its substance and its energy in a great constructive effort to restore peace, stability, and freedom to the world.
—President Harry Truman, 1949
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In the excerpt above, President Truman is referring to the
A. outbreak of the Vietnam War.
B. passage of the Marshall Plan.
C. placement of missiles in Cuba.
D. creation of the League of Nations.
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In the excerpt above, President Truman is referring to the
A. outbreak of the Vietnam War.
B.B. passage of the Marshall Plan.passage of the Marshall Plan.
C. placement of missiles in Cuba.
D. creation of the League of Nations.
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We the peoples of the United Nations
Determined to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war…
Have resolved to combine our efforts to accomplish these aims.
—Preamble to the U.N. Charter, 1945
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The quote above implies that, by signing the treaty that created the United Nations, the United States committed itself to
A. reducing international trade barriers.
B. establishing international food banks.
C. participating in international efforts to prevent conflicts.
D. joining international alliances to stop the spread of communism.
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The quote above implies that, by signing the treaty that created the United Nations, the United States committed itself to
A. reducing international trade barriers.
B. establishing international food banks.
C.C. participating in international efforts to participating in international efforts to prevent conflicts.prevent conflicts.
D. joining international alliances to stop the spread of communism.
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Which of the following contributed to the Eisenhower Administration’s failure to improve relations with the Soviet Union?
A. Tet Offensive
B. Pueblo Incident
C. Cuban Missile Crisis
D. U-2 Spy Plane Incident
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Which of the following contributed to the Eisenhower Administration’s failure to improve relations with the Soviet Union?
A. Tet Offensive
B. Pueblo Incident
C. Cuban Missile Crisis
D.D. U-2 Spy Plane IncidentU-2 Spy Plane Incident
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Which of the following American foreign policy theories held that if one nation in a region fell to communism, the whole region would fall to communism?
A. Domino Theory
B. Marshall Plan
C. Roosevelt Corollary
D. Truman Doctrine
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Which of the following American foreign policy theories held that if one nation in a region fell to communism, the whole region would fall to communism?
A.A. Domino TheoryDomino Theory
B. Marshall Plan
C. Roosevelt Corollary
D. Truman Doctrine
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Which of these accurately describes the impact of technology upon American society in the 1950s?
A. Automobiles established family unity for teenagers.
B. Television promoted the image of a suburban family.C. Appliances encouraged men to take on
domestic chores.D. Movies increased the percentage of women holding jobs.
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Which of these accurately describes the impact of technology upon American society in the 1950s?
A. Automobiles established family unity for teenagers.
B.B. Television promoted the image of a Television promoted the image of a suburban family.suburban family.C. Appliances encouraged men to take on
domestic chores.D. Movies increased the percentage of women holding jobs.
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We conclude that in the field of public education the doctrine of “separate but equal” has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.
—Brown v. Board of Education, 1954
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Which statement BEST describes the meaning of this section of the Supreme Court ruling?
A. Local schools should solve their own problems.B. The act of legally segregating the races
in schools is unconstitutional.C. Schools should be funded in a way that
provides equal amounts of money.D. In order to provide equality in schools,
the federal government must control local schools.
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Which statement BEST describes the meaning of this section of the Supreme Court ruling?
A. Local schools should solve their own problems.B.B. The act of legally segregating the races The act of legally segregating the races
in schools is unconstitutional.in schools is unconstitutional.C. Schools should be funded in a way that
provides equal amounts of money.D. In order to provide equality in schools,
the federal government must control local schools.
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The map above could BEST be used to show which of the following?
A. The creation of a common market in EuropeB. The increase in the number of neutral
nations in EuropeC. The collapse of international peacekeeping efforts in EuropeD. The division between communist and
non-communist alliances in Europe
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The map above could BEST be used to show which of the following?
A. The creation of a common market in EuropeB. The increase in the number of neutral
nations in EuropeC. The collapse of international peacekeeping efforts in EuropeD.D. The division between communist and The division between communist and
non-communist alliances in Europenon-communist alliances in Europe
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A good example of the Truman Doctrine in action immediately following World War II would be the United States’
A. bombing of Hiroshima.
B. alliance with the Soviet Union.
C. reorganization of armed forces.
D. granting of aid to Greece and Turkey.
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A good example of the Truman Doctrine in action immediately following World War II would be the United States’
A. bombing of Hiroshima.
B. alliance with the Soviet Union.
C. reorganization of armed forces.
D.D. granting of aid to Greece and Turkey.granting of aid to Greece and Turkey.
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The technology MOST responsible for the rapid development of suburbs in the 1950s was
A. appliances.
B. automobiles.
C. railroads.
D. telephones.
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The technology MOST responsible for the rapid development of suburbs in the 1950s was
A. appliances.
B.B. automobiles.automobiles.
C. railroads.
D. telephones.
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The phrase “Baby Boom” refers to
A. exploding babies.
B. a child safety law passed in 1946.
C. the title of a song from the Jazz Era.
D. an increase in births after World War II.
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The phrase “Baby Boom” refers to
A. exploding babies.
B. a child safety law passed in 1946.
C. the title of a song from the Jazz Era.
D.D. an increase in births after World War II.an increase in births after World War II.
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The line that is labeled with the number 3 represents the division between
A. the communist and non-communist sections of the country.
B. zones of Soviet and Chinese influence.
C. locations of industry and natural resources in the country.
D. the north/south Soviet trade corridors.
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The line that is labeled with the number 3 represents the division between
A.A. the communist and non-communist the communist and non-communist sections of the country.sections of the country.
B. zones of Soviet and Chinese influence.
C. locations of industry and natural resources in the country.
D. the north/south Soviet trade corridors.
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In the United States, the launching of Sputnik contributed to
A. reforms in public education.
B. the creation of social programs.
C. involvement in the Korean War.
D. the outbreak of the Vietnam War.
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In the United States, the launching of Sputnik contributed to
A.A. reforms in public education.reforms in public education.
B. the creation of social programs.
C. involvement in the Korean War.
D. the outbreak of the Vietnam War.
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President Truman advanced the cause of civil rights when he ordered the desegregation of
A. all branches of the armed forces.
B. factories which produced military supplies.
C. all public high schools.
D. state-funded colleges and universities.
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President Truman advanced the cause of civil rights when he ordered the desegregation of
A.A. all branches of the armed forces.all branches of the armed forces.
B. factories which produced military supplies.
C. all public high schools.
D. state-funded colleges and universities.
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When the governor of Arkansas called up the National Guard to prevent African-American children from entering all-white public schools in 1957, President Eisenhower directed the United States Army to intervene. In this case, the president was attempting to enforce
A. a state law.B. a federal court order.C. a congressional resolution.D. an international mandate.
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When the governor of Arkansas called up the National Guard to prevent African-American children from entering all-white public schools in 1957, President Eisenhower directed the United States Army to intervene. In this case, the president was attempting to enforce
A. a state law.B.B. a federal court order.a federal court order.C. a congressional resolution.D. an international mandate.
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Since 1948, the United States has been diplomatically involved in conflict between the Arabs and the Israelis in the area labeled
A. I.
B. II.
C. III.
D. IV.
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Since 1948, the United States has been diplomatically involved in conflict between the Arabs and the Israelis in the area labeled
A. I.
B.B. II.II.
C. III.
D. IV.
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Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed…The cost of one modern heavy bomber is this: a modern brick school in more than 30 cities.
—President Dwight Eisenhower, 1953
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In the excerpt printed above, President Eisenhower is encouraging the people of the United States to focus on
A. domestic issues.
B. global cooperation.
C. political events.
D. international affairs.
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In the excerpt printed above, President Eisenhower is encouraging the people of the United States to focus on
A.A. domestic issues.domestic issues.
B. global cooperation.
C. political events.
D. international affairs.
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In Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Plessy v. Ferguson decision that established
A. open college admissions.
B. affirmative action.
C. all-male military institutions.
D. the “separate but equal” doctrine.
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In Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Plessy v. Ferguson decision that established
A. open college admissions.
B. affirmative action.
C. all-male military institutions.
D.D. the “separate but equal” doctrine.the “separate but equal” doctrine.
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In the 1950s the increased ownership of automobiles changed U.S. society in all of the following ways EXCEPT by
A. stimulating the growth of suburbs.
B. redefining leisure activities.
C. increasing federal highway expenditures.
D. increasing the growth of railway travel.
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In the 1950s the increased ownership of automobiles changed U.S. society in all of the following ways EXCEPT by
A. stimulating the growth of suburbs.
B. redefining leisure activities.
C. increasing federal highway expenditures.
D.D. increasing the growth of railway travel.increasing the growth of railway travel.
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Based on the information in the box, what conclusion can be drawn about the 1950s?
A. The United States was at peace during this period.
B. The value of U.S. exports was greater than U.S. imports.
C. The 1950s was a time of prosperity.
D. The New Deal programs were established in the 1950s.
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Based on the information in the box, what conclusion can be drawn about the 1950s?
A. The United States was at peace during this period.
B. The value of U.S. exports was greater than U.S. imports.
C.C. The 1950s was a time of prosperity.The 1950s was a time of prosperity.
D. The New Deal programs were established in the 1950s.
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Which of the following best explains the changes shown in the chart?
A. Greater economic opportunities were available in rural areas.
B. Suburban areas were seen as the best places to live.
C. Educational opportunities in cities were better than in suburban and rural areas.
D. Industry grew rapidly in the cities.
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Which of the following best explains the changes shown in the chart?
A. Greater economic opportunities were available in rural areas.
B.B. Suburban areas were seen as the best Suburban areas were seen as the best places to live.places to live.
C. Educational opportunities in cities were better than in suburban and rural areas.
D. Industry grew rapidly in the cities.
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The migration of people from the cities to the suburbs in the 1950s resulted in
A. a decline in public transportation systems in cities.
B. a decrease in real-estate taxes in suburbs.C. an increase in agricultural production in
rural areas.D. the growth of housing developments in
suburbs.
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The migration of people from the cities to the suburbs in the 1950s resulted in
A. a decline in public transportation systems in cities.
B. a decrease in real-estate taxes in suburbs.C. an increase in agricultural production in
rural areas.D.D. the growth of housing developments in the growth of housing developments in
suburbs.suburbs.
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According to information in the chart, the role of women in the U.S. economy
A. has changed very little.
B. has been limited to traditional jobs.
C. peaked during World War II.
D. grew during the 20th century.
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According to information in the chart, the role of women in the U.S. economy
A. has changed very little.
B. has been limited to traditional jobs.
C. peaked during World War II.
D.D. grew during the 20th century.grew during the 20th century.
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The Truman Doctrine was the part of U.S. foreign policy after World War II that focused on
A. preventing the spread of communism and halting Soviet aggression.
B. increasing trade with newly independent African nations.
C. rebuilding the Japanese military.D. gaining control of more colonies in the
Pacific.
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The Truman Doctrine was the part of U.S. foreign policy after World War II that focused on
A.A. preventing the spread of communism preventing the spread of communism and halting Soviet aggression.and halting Soviet aggression.
B. increasing trade with newly independent African nations.
C. rebuilding the Japanese military.D. gaining control of more colonies in the
Pacific.
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All of the following were effects of the growth of suburbs in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s EXCEPT
A. the development of regional shopping centers.
B. the decline in automobile sales.
C. increased travel time to work.
D. the loss of farm and forest acreage.
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All of the following were effects of the growth of suburbs in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s EXCEPT
A. the development of regional shopping centers.
B.B. the decline in automobile sales.the decline in automobile sales.
C. increased travel time to work.
D. the loss of farm and forest acreage.
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The U.S. Supreme Court decisions in both Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) and Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954) addressed the issue of
A. one man, one vote.
B. separate-but-equal facilities.
C. racial quotas.
D. equal pay for equal work.
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The U.S. Supreme Court decisions in both Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) and Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954) addressed the issue of
A. one man, one vote.
B.B. separate-but-equal facilities.separate-but-equal facilities.
C. racial quotas.
D. equal pay for equal work.
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During the Cold War the largest portion of the U.S. government’s budget was spent on
A. highway construction.
B. social programs.
C. public education.
D. national defense.
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During the Cold War the largest portion of the U.S. government’s budget was spent on
A. highway construction.
B. social programs.
C. public education.
D.D. national defense.national defense.
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Which of the following characterized U.S. military involvement in both the Korean and Vietnamese conflicts?
A. The attempt to prevent the spread of communism
B. Reliance on an all-volunteer army
C. Student antiwar protests
D. Widespread American public support
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Which of the following characterized U.S. military involvement in both the Korean and Vietnamese conflicts?
A.A. The attempt to prevent the spread of The attempt to prevent the spread of communismcommunism
B. Reliance on an all-volunteer army
C. Student antiwar protests
D. Widespread American public support
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For many teenagers in the 1950s and 1960s, rock-and-roll music symbolized their
A. ties to traditional American values.
B. desire to rebel against the establishment.
C. hopes for a prosperous future.
D. desire to conform to society’s expectations.
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For many teenagers in the 1950s and 1960s, rock-and-roll music symbolized their
A. ties to traditional American values.
B.B. desire to rebel against the establishment.desire to rebel against the establishment.
C. hopes for a prosperous future.
D. desire to conform to society’s expectations.
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The arrest of Rosa Parks immediately led to the event in
A. Headline 1.
B. Headline 2.
C. Headline 3.
D. Headline 4.
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The arrest of Rosa Parks immediately led to the event in
A.A. Headline 1.Headline 1.
B. Headline 2.
C. Headline 3.
D. Headline 4.
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Martin Luther King, Jr., successfully led the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s by
A. advocating a violent revolution against the government.
B. urging nonviolence while demanding equality.C. demanding proportional representation
for African Americans in Congress.D. calling for school desegregation.
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Martin Luther King, Jr., successfully led the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s by
A. advocating a violent revolution against the government.
B.B. urging nonviolence while demanding urging nonviolence while demanding equality.equality.C. demanding proportional representation
for African Americans in Congress.D. calling for school desegregation.
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Which group has most often used court actions, peaceful protests, boycotts, and civil disobedience in its efforts to achieve economic and political equality?
A. Native Americans
B. African Americans
C. Irish Americans
D. Italian Americans
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Which group has most often used court actions, peaceful protests, boycotts, and civil disobedience in its efforts to achieve economic and political equality?
A. Native Americans
B.B. African AmericansAfrican Americans
C. Irish Americans
D. Italian Americans
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In Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954), the U.S. Supreme Court decided
A. to strike down the separate-but-equal doctrine and order an end to segregation in public education.
B. that prayer in public schools violated the 1st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
C. that schools do not have to meet the 4th Amendment search standard of probable cause.
D. to uphold the use of affirmative action to achieve racial balance in education.
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In Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954), the U.S. Supreme Court decided
A.A. to strike down the separate-but-equal to strike down the separate-but-equal doctrine and order an end to segregation doctrine and order an end to segregation in public education.in public education.
B. that prayer in public schools violated the 1st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
C. that schools do not have to meet the 4th Amendment search standard of probable cause.
D. to uphold the use of affirmative action to achieve racial balance in education.
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The lessons of history teach us that disarmament agreements without adequate reciprocal inspection increase the dangers of war and do not brighten the prospects of peace.
—President Dwight Eisenhower, 1955
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President Dwight D. Eisenhower suggested that disarmament could be achieved only through
A. establishing mutual inspections between nations.
B. peaceful coexistence created by trust between nations.
C. studying history to decrease the dangers of war.
D. inspections carried out by neutral countries.
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President Dwight D. Eisenhower suggested that disarmament could be achieved only through
A.A. establishing mutual inspections between establishing mutual inspections between nations.nations.
B. peaceful coexistence created by trust between nations.
C. studying history to decrease the dangers of war.
D. inspections carried out by neutral countries.
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Are you now, or have you ever been, a member of the Communist party?
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Questions similar to this were characteristic of the McCarthy era, during which
A. open dissent against the U.S. government was common.B. the two-party political system in the United States came under attack.C. many people were falsely accused of disloyalty to the U.S. government.D. candidates for state political offices were
investigated by Congress.
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Questions similar to this were characteristic of the McCarthy era, during which
A. open dissent against the U.S. government was common.B. the two-party political system in the United States came under attack.C.C. many people were falsely accused of many people were falsely accused of disloyalty to the U.S. government.disloyalty to the U.S. government.D. candidates for state political offices were
investigated by Congress.
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The statements illustrate that the 1950s were known as a period of
A. economic growth.
B. high unemployment.
C. cultural rebirth.
D. population stagnation.
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The statements illustrate that the 1950s were known as a period of
A.A. economic growth.economic growth.
B. high unemployment.
C. cultural rebirth.
D. population stagnation.
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Air pollution in growing urban areas is most often caused by
A. inefficient home-heating systems.
B. fossil-fuel-powered motor vehicles.
C. electric-powered light-rail systems.
D. nuclear-powered electric generators.
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Air pollution in growing urban areas is most often caused by
A. inefficient home-heating systems.
B.B. fossil-fuel-powered motor vehicles.fossil-fuel-powered motor vehicles.
C. electric-powered light-rail systems.
D. nuclear-powered electric generators.
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Following the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Congress proposed the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to
A. limit the number of terms a President may serve.B. grant electors to the District of Columbia.C. establish the line of presidential succession.D. provide for the direct popular election of
U.S. senators.
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Following the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Congress proposed the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to
A.A. limit the number of terms a President limit the number of terms a President may serve.may serve.B. grant electors to the District of Columbia.C. establish the line of presidential succession.D. provide for the direct popular election of
U.S. senators.
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U.S. technological superiority was challenged in 1957 when
A. German scientists announced that they had invented the transistor.
B. the Soviet Union deployed nuclear missiles to Cuba.C. the Soviet Union launched the world’s
first satellite.D. Japanese scientists developed the first
color television set.
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U.S. technological superiority was challenged in 1957 when
A. German scientists announced that they had invented the transistor.
B. the Soviet Union deployed nuclear missiles to Cuba.C.C. the Soviet Union launched the world’s the Soviet Union launched the world’s
first satellite.first satellite.D. Japanese scientists developed the first
color television set.
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Rosa Parks, who was involved in local civil rights activities, became known nationally for her A. efforts to integrate Central High School in
Little Rock, Arkansas.B. refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus to a white man.C. leadership in registering African Americans to vote.D. role in organizing the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
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Rosa Parks, who was involved in local civil rights activities, became known nationally for her A. efforts to integrate Central High School in
Little Rock, Arkansas.B.B. refusal to give up her seat on a refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus to a white man.Montgomery bus to a white man.C. leadership in registering African Americans to vote.D. role in organizing the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
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