American History 2
The "credibility gap" was aggravated by A. Tet Offensive B. Sputnik C. Assassination of Malcolm X D. None of the above
A. Tet Offensive
The Wagner Act A. Diminished the growth of labor unions B. Encouraged workers to organize C. Ran counter to New Deal policies D. Overturned Jim Crow laws as they applied to the workplace
B. Encouraged workers to organize
The Smoot-Hawley Tariff A. Encouraged international trade B. Exacerbated the world's economic collapse C. Remedied the problem of falling agricultural prices D. Stabilized the value of the US dollar
B. Exacerbated the world's economic collapse
Climate change remains a contentious issue because A. Al Gore's film, An Inconvenient Truth, demonized Republicans B. It is viewed as a veiled threat to US industry C. Polar bears testified to a loss of ice D. The scientific community is divided over its dangers
B. It is viewed as a veiled threat to US industry
The _________ made possible the second industrial revolution in America. A. Oil Industry B. Railroads C. Iron Industry D. Textiles
B. Railroads
FDR's HOLC and FHA A. Retarded the growth of suburbs B. Aggravated homelessness C. Led to widespread home ownership D. Forced home-owners to pay large balloon payments
C. Led to widespread home ownership
Who is the audience of JFK's speech? A. Russians B. Cubans C. Americans D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What factor(s) pushed the United States to the forefront of the global economy in the late nineteenth century? A. World War I B. Increased cotton production and growth of slavery C. The Civil War D. Industrialization and mass production
D. Industrialization and mass production
Hull House was founded by A. Theodore Roosevelt B. Alice Paul C. Woodrow Wilson D. Jane Addams
D. Jane Addams
Which of the following best describes the credibility of "The White Man's Burden"? A. "The White Man's Burden" reflects the Eurocentric biases of the late 19th century and must be understood (and analyzed) within that context. B. "The White Man's Burden" is written in a manner that suggests the author lacks any credibility and therefore should be discounted as a source. C. "The White Man's Burden" is a credible, completely objective source D. None of the above
A. "The White Man's Burden" reflects the Eurocentric biases of the late 19th century and must be understood (and analyzed) within that context.
As leader of Tammy Hall, William Tweed was A. A political "boss" who, although corrupt, provided some important services to New Yorkers B. A civic reformer who introduced clean government to New York C. A corrupt landlord of tenement-style urban residences in Pittsburgh D. A socialist who ran for Mayor of New York on the Labor Party ticket
A. A political "boss" who, although corrupt, provided some important services to New Yorkers
The sexual revolution resulted in A. Activism on the part of gay rights advocates B. Passage of the Equal Rights Amendments C. Diagnosis of homosexuality as a disease D. Decreased access to birth control
A. Activism on the part of gay rights advocates
"Custer's Last Stand" resulted from which battle? A. Battle of Little Bighorn B. Battle of Wounded Knee Creek C. Battle of Chivington D. Battle of Fort Laramie
A. Battle of Little Bighorn
After the death of its founder, the leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) who led the community's move from Illinois to Utah was __________. A. Brigham Young B. Joseph Smith C. Crazy Horse D. John M. Chivington
A. Brigham Young
The growing distance between factory owners and employees on a day-to-day basis led to new middle class occupations, managers who worked in offices and who were called _________. A. Bureaucrats B. Labor Union leaders C. Overseers D. Proletariat
A. Bureaucrats
The League of Nations' authority rested on A. Collective security B. Self-determination C. Alliance systems D. Colonial Empires
A. Collective security
In the 1980s, AIDS resulted in A. Condemnation of gays B. An active & sympathetic President Reagan C. Compassion from organized Religion D. A dramatic increase in federal spending for AIDS research, far surpassing what experts recommended
A. Condemnation of gays
President George W. Bush's pre-emptive war strategy meant A. Countries that had never threatened the U.S. could be attacked B. Any American action in the "War on Terror" required UN approval C. A return to American isolationism D. The US Congress established clear, unambiguous definition of what constituted a "threat" to American interests
A. Countries that had never threatened the U.S. could be attacked
The purpose of the Manhattan Project was to A. Develop atomic weapons B. Provide refuge for German Jews C. Establish a second front in Europe D. Occupy a defeated Japan
A. Develop atomic weapons
Which of the following best describes the context of Carter's speech? A. Energy crisis B. Cold War C. Iranian Hostage Crisis D. None of the above
A. Energy crisis
The Russian Revolution A. Established the world's first communist state B. Sustained the two-front war against Germany C. Led to the surrender of Serbia D. Caused Italy to switch sides and join the Triple Entente
A. Established the world's first communist state
The Tea Party is characterized as A. Fiercely conservative B.Aficionados of caffeine C. Historians of the American Revolution D. A socialist party
A. Fiercely conservative
Reasons for the collapse of the Soviet Union include A. Glasnost & Perestroika B. Ronald Reagan's belligerency C. George H. W. Bush's flirtations with Red China D. Bill Clinton's economic reforms
A. Glasnost & Perestroika
American youth counterculture of the 1960s was characterized by A. Individuality B. Conformity C. Conservatism D. Political apathy
A. Individuality
What is the purpose of The Jungle? A. It aimed to direct middle-class attention toward a need to reform the meatpacking industry B. It aimed to direct working-class attention toward a need to reform the textile industry C. It aimed to create broad support for the American People's Party. D. All of the above
A. It aimed to direct middle-class attention toward a need to reform the meatpacking industry
Which of the following best describes the significance of the Roosevelt Corollary? A. It expanded the Monroe Doctrine by asserting the United States' right to preemptive intervention in Latin America B. It ended the Monroe Doctrine by ending American involvement in Latin America C. It was an immediate cause of World War I D. It created the New Deal
A. It expanded the Monroe Doctrine by asserting the United States' right to preemptive intervention in Latin America
What is significant about the Court's decision? A. It extends the protections of the 14 Amendment to gays & lesbians B. It violates the intentions of the Founding Fathers C. It confirms the Great Society D. It proves the Supreme Court is in league with Satan
A. It extends the protections of the 14 Amendment to gays & lesbians
What was the significance of the Dawes Act? A. It left Native American groups without sovereignty over their lands and allowed American settlers to take land that had originally been set aside for reservations B. It signaled the end of the Indian Wars in the United States C. It allowed the Navajo tribe to return to their homeland D. It required all Native American tribes in the United States to live in reservations
A. It left Native American groups without sovereignty over their lands and allowed American settlers to take land that had originally been set aside for reservations
Who is the primary audience of the Court's decision? A. Judges throughout the land that may hear similar cases B. Recalcitrant Republicans C. Permissive Democrats D. Gays and Lesbians
A. Judges throughout the land that may hear similar cases
The Spanish Flu A. Killed more soldiers than the Great War B. Originated in China C. Was easily cured once diagnosed D. Mainly impacted the Russian front
A. Killed more soldiers than the Great War
What is the significance of Wilson's 14 Points? A. Laid the groundwork for the post-war world B. To refute Lenin's communist ideas in Russia C. To dismantle the British Empire D. None of the above
A. Laid the groundwork for the post-war world
What is the significance of Carter's speech? A. Led to a loss of confidence in Carter's leadership B. Led to a second term for Carter C. Led to the Iranian Revolution D. Led to improved relations between the Iran and the United States
A. Led to a loss of confidence in Carter's leadership
Which of the following WAS NOT a main idea of progressivism? A. Limited government was the best way to protect the interests of all Americans B. A belief in management by experts C. A sincere belief in the value of capitalism D. A desire to apply scientific principles to government
A. Limited government was the best way to protect the interests of all Americans
The American working class A. Lived in desperate conditions B. Were paid less than their European counterparts C. Had unemployment insurance to help them through difficult times D. Did not include women and children
A. Lived in desperate conditions
The success of the automobile industry in the 1920s was due to A. Mass production and easy credit B. Cheap gasoline and low government regulation C. Monopolistic practices D. Sophisticated advertisement campaigns
A. Mass production and easy credit
Who was the primary audience for The Communist Manifesto? A. Members of the working class B. Peasant farmers C. People living in the non-industrialized countries D. Nobles
A. Members of the working class
Women were granted the right to vote with the ___________. A. Nineteenth Amendment B. Fifteenth Amendment C. Voting Rights Act D. Equal Rights Act
A. Nineteenth Amendment
Which of the following best describes the context of "The White Man's Burden"? A. Philippine-American War B. US-Mexican War C. World War I D. World War II
A. Philippine-American War
What is the significance of Nixon's speech? A. Points to Nixon's ongoing efforts to prevail in Vietnam B. Points to Nixon's intention to capitulate C. Points to Nixon's attempt to divert attention from Watergate D. Points to Nixon's attempt to divert attention from the Pentagon Papers
A. Points to Nixon's ongoing efforts to prevail in Vietnam
Which of the following was an impediment to African-American voting in the Jim Crow South? A. Poll Taxes B. Voter Identification requirements C. African-American churches D. The sharecropping system
A. Poll Taxes
According to Karl Marx, the world has always been divided between the haves and the have nots. In the Industrial Age, the have nots were called what? A. Proletariat B. Bourgeoisie C. Nobility D. Serfs
A. Proletariat
The U. S. instigated the Bay of Pigs to A. Remove Castro from power B. Intimidate the Soviet Union C. To consolidate the Castro regime D. To invalidate the Monroe Doctrine
A. Remove Castro from power
Which of the following was a consequence of the Dawes General Allotment Act? A. Reservations were divided into general homesteads and divided among Native American families B. The federal government recognized the sovereignty of Native American land C. It closed reservations to American settlement D. It provided federal funds so that Native Americans could establish and run schools for their children
A. Reservations were divided into general homesteads and divided among Native American families
Results of the crack-up of American "mass" culture included A. Smaller, segmented subcultures B. Enhanced consensus about American life C. Marketers tried to appeal to all Americans, rather than focusing on specific subsets of the population D. Relatively little change resulted from this crack-up
A. Smaller, segmented subcultures
Which of the following DOES NOT represent an attempt to reform the problems of the Industrial Age? A. Sons of Liberty B. The People's Party C. American Socialist Party D. Knights of Labor
A. Sons of Liberty
American minority groups in the 1960s A. Sought political and economic power B. Rejected the tactics of the Civil Rights Movement C. Confined their efforts to local (not national or regional) problems D. Rejected the idea that "the personal is political"
A. Sought political and economic power
What two events in the late-19th and early-20th centuries marked a dramatic shift in American foreign policy and attitude towards interventions abroad? A. Spanish-American War and Philippine-American War B. Spanish-American War and Civil War C. Philippine-American War and Reconstruction D. Mexican-American War and Spanish-American War
A. Spanish-American War and Philippine-American War
Freedom Riders sought to A. Test the Supreme Court's ruling on public transportation B. Test whether they would be served refreshments while traveling C. Test whether the president would send troops to protect them D. All of the above
A. Test the Supreme Court's ruling on public transportation
Which of the following served as a justification for American imperialism in the 19th and 20th centuries? A. The "Mission to Civilize" B. Fear of instability in Europe C. The writings of Mark Twain D. To attract more immigrants to the United States
A. The "Mission to Civilize"
Galbraith argued that A. The U. S. economy was based on the consumption of luxury goods B. The U. S. economy increasingly resembled communism C. Republicanism was tantamount to socialism D. The U. S. economy was ultimately unsound & immoral
A. The U. S. economy was based on the consumption of luxury goods
George Kennan's "Long Telegram" argued A. The U. S. would need to "contain" the Soviets B. The U. S. would need to maintain its war-time alliance with the Soviets C. The U. S. should revert to its isolationist tradition D. None of the above
A. The U. S. would need to "contain" the Soviets
The U. S. supported French imperialism in Vietnam A. To contain communism B. Because Ho Chi Minh was Chinese C. To lend aid to Mao Zedong D. Because of a treaty with England
A. To contain communism
What is the purpose of Hoover's speech? A. To demonstrate the exceptional nature of the American System B. To cast doubt on traditional adherence to laissez faire C. To outflank the Democratic Party in the upcoming election D. To promote a paternalistic government
A. To demonstrate the exceptional nature of the American System
What is the purpose of Carter's speech? A. To provoke reflection & response among Americans B. To concede America's inevitable decline C. To recharge the Cold War D. To announce his decision not to run for re-election
A. To provoke reflection & response among Americans
What was the purpose of the Dawes Act? A. To splinter reservations into individual households, which the American government thought to be a more efficient and productive use of land. B. To force Native Americans onto reservations C. To seize all Native American land and redistribute to American settlers D. To offer reparations for the Sand Creek Massacre
A. To splinter reservations into individual households, which the American government thought to be a more efficient and productive use of land.
Cold War Americans A. Urged conformity B. Emphasized dissent C. Accepted "deviant" behavior D. Were largely unconcerned with questions of conformity and non-conformity
A. Urged conformity
Which of the following types of entertainment were popular in late-nineteenth and early-twentieth century cities? A. Vaudeville B. Technicolor films C. Drinking competitions D. Animal fighting
A. Vaudeville
Germany's Schlieffen Plan required an invasion of Belgium; this, in turn, provoked A. War with Great Britain B. War with Russia C. War with Serbia D. War with the United States
A. War with Great Britain
The Dust Bowl A. Was an ecological disaster B. Enhanced agricultural prospects C. Restored the carpet of prairie grass on the Great Plains D. Was widely blamed on the policies of president Hoover
A. Was an ecological disaster
Governor George Wallace represented A. White southerners B. Northern liberals C. African Americans D. Western ranchers
A. White southerners
Traditional gender roles were challenged in the 1920s by A. Women wearing their hair short and smoking in public B. Women serving in combat units in the military C. Women's advocacy for looser divorce laws D. Women serving in leadership positions in major corporations
A. Women wearing their hair short and smoking in public
Who is the primary audience for Carter's speech? A. Democrats B. American people C. American energy producers D. American business leaders
B. American people
Who is the primary audience of Wilson's 14 Points? A. Germans B. Americans C. Russians D. British
B. Americans
Which of the following IS NOT an example of practices used by American industrialists and entrepreneurs to reduce the number of rival competitors they faced in the market in order to maximize profits? A. Informal pools and trusts B. Anti-trust laws C. Price-fixing agreements D. Consolidations and mergers
B. Anti-trust laws
Brown vs. Board of Education A. Re-affirmed Plessey vs. Ferguson B. Argued that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional C. Accentuated traditional Jim Crow laws D. Declared the 14th Amendment unconstitutional
B. Argued that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional
Between 1918 and 1920, in the aftermath of the Great War the U.S. economy is best characterized as: A. Dynamic, with continued growth after the war B. Bad for workers, as evidenced by strikes and a declining economy C. Supportive of labor unions and free of strikes D. Rejecting laissez faire capitalism in favor of restrictions on business
B. Bad for workers, as evidenced by strikes and a declining economy
"Neoconservatives" A. Celebrated détente B. Believed the Great Society perpetuated poverty & racial segregation C. Equated liberal policies with Christian charity D. Did not join the Republican party, but rather remained loyal to the Democratic Party
B. Believed the Great Society perpetuated poverty & racial segregation
The "New Right" included support from A. Resurgent socialists B. Blue-collar workers who had lost faith in liberalism C. Democratic coalition formed by FDR D. Civil Rights activists
B. Blue-collar workers who had lost faith in liberalism
What is the significance of Hoover's speech? A. Foretells the imminent Great Depression B. Confirms the future president's devotion to laissez faire economic policies C. Aligns the American and Soviet economies D. Argues for greater government involvement in the economy
B. Confirms the future president's devotion to laissez faire economic policies
"McCarthyism" A. Sought reconciliation among ideological opponents B. Created a communist witch-hunt in the U. S. C. Fostered toleration of dissent D. Searched for peace with the Soviets
B. Created a communist witch-hunt in the U. S.
The victory of the Chinese Communist Party A. Alleviated Cold War tensions in the Far East B. Created the fear of an ever-growing Communist bloc in Asia C. Lessened the possibility of a Korean War D. Ended the American policy of containment
B. Created the fear of an ever-growing Communist bloc in Asia
The purpose of LBJ's Great Society was to A. Revoke FDR's New Deal B. Eliminate poverty and racial discrimination C. Win the war in Vietnam D. None of the above
B. Eliminate poverty and racial discrimination
The Bonus Army was A. Comprised of Soviet sympathizers B. First World War veterans seeking financial relief C. The origin of the American army in the Second World War D. The name of a popular Jazz band during the 1920s and 1930s
B. First World War veterans seeking financial relief
The Sand Creek Massacre resulted in a change in Federal Indian policy from __________ to ____________. A. From Peace Policy to Allotment B. From Forced Indian Removal to Peace Policy C. From Peace Policy to Forced Indian Removal D. From Assimilation to Allotment
B. From Forced Indian Removal to Peace Policy
Which of the following WAS NOT a way the federal government subsidized the growth of the west in the 19th century? A. Dawes Act B. Gold Standard Act C. Homestead Act D. Pacific Railroad Act
B. Gold Standard Act
Which of the following statements best summarizes Theodore Roosevelt's position on trusts? A. Trusts are an economic evil and should be destroyed in every case. B. Good trusts should be tolerated while bad trusts are prevented from manipulating markets. C. Only trusts in the meatpacking industry should be broken up. D. Anything that stands in the way of complete and unrestricted economic competition is evil and should be removed.
B. Good trusts should be tolerated while bad trusts are prevented from manipulating markets.
During the Great Depression many agricultural migrants A. Flocked to the cities B. Headed to California for farm work C. Were welcomed by their new communities D. Demanded higher wages
B. Headed to California for farm work
Consumer society was promoted by A. The KKK B. Hollywood films C. Television D. The 19th and 20th amendments
B. Hollywood films
Which of the following best describes the credibility of Hoover's speech? A. Hoover was a self-made millionaire, so his speech is the only way to understand the impact of the Great Depression on the United States. B. Hoover served as Secretary of Commerce throughout the 192 and as a candidate for president in 1928, so this speech can be used to understand one perspective on how to solve the economic crisis of the late 1920s and early 1930s. C. Hoover's speech provides a completely credible, unbiased source for understanding what all Americans believed to be the best solution to the Great Depression D. Hoover knew little about economics or politics, so this source lacks any credibility as an historical document.
B. Hoover served as Secretary of Commerce throughout the 192 and as a candidate for president in 1928, so this speech can be used to understand one perspective on how to solve the economic crisis of the late 1920s and early 1930s.
What was the significance of this text? A. It led directly to the passage of the Civil Right Act. B. It brought the attention of a white progressive audience to Wells's work. C. It led to the emergence of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) and other white supremacist groups in the south. D. It had no significant impact.
B. It brought the attention of a white progressive audience to Wells's work.
How did historian Frederick Jackson Turner see the role of the frontier in American history? A. It led to conflict between the North and the South B. It caused the United States to develop in a fundamentally freer manner than Europe C. It limited the potential of the United States D. It made Americans more sympathetic to socialism
B. It caused the United States to develop in a fundamentally freer manner than Europe
What is the significance of "The White Man's Burden"? A. It marked the beginning of American imperialism in Africa B. It contributed to racist justifications for imperialism, including the "mission to civilize." C. It signaled the end of European imperialism in Asia. D. It contributed to economic justifications for imperialism, including access to natural resources
B. It contributed to racist justifications for imperialism, including the "mission to civilize."
What was the significance of The Communist Manifesto? A. It fomented a powerful, but short-lived, interest in working-class revolution. B. It established a long-lasting critique of capitalism and served as the foundation of several anti-capitalist countries in the 20th century. C. It restored an interest in the protectionist economic policies of mercantilism. D. It served as a model for the American government during the late nineteenth century.
B. It established a long-lasting critique of capitalism and served as the foundation of several anti-capitalist countries in the 20th century.
Which of the following best describes the context of Hoover's speech? A. The Great Depression B. Laissez faire capitalism C. The Great War D. The Russian Revolution
B. Laissez faire capitalism
The Great Recession began when A.Home prices continued to rise throughout the 21st century B. Mortgages—high & low risk—were bundled & sold as investments, making it difficult to determine who owned what C. Legislation assuring the separation of commercial & investment banks was passed D. Decreasing inequality
B. Mortgages—high & low risk—were bundled & sold as investments, making it difficult to determine who owned what
Fear of the feminizing effects of city life, many American churches began to advocate a tightly bound theory of masculinity called ___________, which focused on physical strength, survival skills, and competitive prowess. A. Christian Masculinity B. Muscular Christianity C. Glorified Strength D. Neurasthenia
B. Muscular Christianity
For Black Americans, the Great War A. Assured full citizenship rights B. Offered an opportunity to demonstrate their equality with whites C. Provoked race riots D. Led to the establishment of the NAACP
B. Offered an opportunity to demonstrate their equality with whites
All of the following are true about American foreign policy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries EXCEPT: A. The Monroe Doctrine stipulated that the US would intervene if European countries attempted to colonize anywhere in the Western Hemisphere. B. Open Door Policy advocated open trade and travel for both the United States and European powers with Latin American nations C. Roosevelt Corollary called for intervention in cases where European nations threatened the stability of the region. D. Dollar Diplomacy provided funds to Latin American countries in order to build markets and create allies.
B. Open Door Policy advocated open trade and travel for both the United States and European powers with Latin American nations
The Normandy Invasion of June 1944 is significant because A. Germany surrendered B. Opened a second front against Germany C. Satisfied treaty requirements with Stalin D. It resulted in the fall of Poland to Germany
B. Opened a second front against Germany
"The American Century" A. Pointed to U. S. isolationism B. Pointed to U. S. leadership world-wide C. Pointed to a retreat from NATO D. None of the above
B. Pointed to U. S. leadership world-wide
America's war-time economy A. Reverted to laissez faire B. Produced full employment C. Exacerbated the Great Depression D. Trailed the Soviet's "command economy" Save
B. Produced full employment
Huey Long advocated A. Conservative retrenchment B. Re-distribution of wealth C. Republican candidates D.Represented the economic elite
B. Re-distribution of wealth
Christian conservatives A. Rejected Reagan, the divorced actor B. Rejected Supreme Court rulings perceived as anti-Christian C. Embraced "born again" Jimmy Carter D. Had little impact on American politics in the 1980s
B. Rejected Supreme Court rulings perceived as anti-Christian
Which of the following best describes the context of the Atlantic Charter? A. Cold War B. Second World War C. Isolationism D. Pacific Theater
B. Second World War
FDR's New Deal A. Promoted laissez faire policies B. Sought to restore confidence in the banks C. Aimed to end the Great Migration D. Sought to limit immigration in order to reduce unemployment
B. Sought to restore confidence in the banks
What war was sparked by the public outrage prompted by yellow journalism coverage of the US battleship Maine? A. Philippine-American War B. Spanish-American War C. Mexican-American War D. Cuban Revolution
B. Spanish-American War
Factors contributing to the Great Depression included A. A lack of consumer goods during the 1920s B. Speculation on the stock market C. Increased farm prices D. Political radicalism during the 1920s
B. Speculation on the stock market
Reagan's foreign policy A. Regarded the Soviets with admiration B. Supplied aid to anti-Communist forces C. Conceded America's decline in world affairs D. Encouraged American isolationism in foreign affairs
B. Supplied aid to anti-Communist forces
"Trickle-down economics" argued that A. Poverty would "trickle down" as taxes were cut for the wealthy B. Tax breaks for corporations would result in new jobs & higher wages, allowing prosperity to "trickle down" C. Lower corporate taxes would invalidate laissez-faire policies D. Supply-side economic policies would result in lower economic growth
B. Tax breaks for corporations would result in new jobs & higher wages, allowing prosperity to "trickle down"
Which of the following best describes the credibility of The Jungle A. The Jungle is work of fiction and can only be understood as such B. The Jungle is work of fiction, but had a significant influence on social, political, and economic reforms C. The Jungle is written in a manner that suggests the author lacks any credibility and therefore should be discounted as a source D. The Jungle can be accepted as a credible, completely objective source.
B. The Jungle is work of fiction, but had a significant influence on social, political, and economic reforms
Which of the following best describes the credibility of Roosevelt's address? A. This document demonstrates little credibility because FDR suffered from polio B. The credibility of this document was enhanced by FDR's service as the governor of New York, which led many Americans to believe that his approach could bring the country out of the depression. C. This document lacks any credibility and cannot be used as a source for understanding US history during the Great Depression/New Deal. D. None of the above
B. The credibility of this document was enhanced by FDR's service as the governor of New York, which led many Americans to believe that his approach could bring the country out of the depression.
The reason for Russia's support for Serbia was: A. The Schlieffen Plan B. The ideals of Pan-Slavism C. A belief in self-determination D. Principles of collective security
B. The ideals of Pan-Slavism
The "baby boom" was characterized by A. Pedophilia B. The professionalization of homemaking C. A decline in the birthrate D. All of the above
B. The professionalization of homemaking
Which of the following WAS NOT characteristic of American cities in the late nineteenth century? A. Immigrants tended to live together in ethnic neighborhoods B. There was a vibrant eclecticism caused by the mingling of different socio-economic classes C. African-Americans faced discrimination in access to housing and work D. The middle class districts had access to municipal services that the slums did not.
B. There was a vibrant eclecticism caused by the mingling of different socio-economic classes
Which of the following best describes the credibility of the Dawes Act? A. This is a credible, completely objective source that can be used to explore American social, political, and economic outlooks in the late 19th century B. This is a credible document that can be used to study American social, political, and economic outlook in the late 19th century, but it comes from a politically biased perspective C. This document is written in a manner that suggests the author lacks any credibility and therefore should be discounted as a source for studying any component of American history. D. The Dawes Act is a heavily biased account, because the American Congress was motivated only by hatred for Native Americans.
B. This is a credible document that can be used to study American social, political, and economic outlook in the late 19th century, but it comes from a politically biased perspective
How would you assess the credibility of this text? A. This text represents the perspective of someone who know very little about lynching in the United States and therefore cannot be treated as a reliable source. B. This text represents the perspective of someone who knew a great deal about the topic at hand, although it is important to note that her work had political motivations which must be considered in any use of the text. C. This text offers a completed unbiased look at lynching in America D. The political motivations and bias of the author make this an unreliable depiction of lynching in America.
B. This text represents the perspective of someone who knew a great deal about the topic at hand, although it is important to note that her work had political motivations which must be considered in any use of the text.
What is the purpose of MLK's letter? A. To concede to pleas for patience B. To address just and unjust laws C. To repudiate the Vietnam War D. To question the effectiveness of non-violent resistance
B. To address just and unjust laws
What was the primary purpose of this text? A. To gloss over the truth of lynching in the United States. B. To gain white support for Wells's anti-lynching campaign C. To make a name for herself. D. To call for armed insurrection against lynching on the part of black southerners.
B. To gain white support for Wells's anti-lynching campaign
What was the purpose of JFK's speech? A. To ease American fears regarding the possibility of a potential nuclear war B. To warn Russians of a possible US nuclear response C. To injure Castro's regime D. To win votes for the midterm elections
B. To warn Russians of a possible US nuclear response
Who was the primary audience for the Dawes Act? A. British Parliament B. US Congress C. United Nations D. Colorado legislature
B. US Congress
Causes of the crisis of 1968 included A. All in the Family B. Vietnam War C. Watergate scandal D. Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
B. Vietnam War
Eisenhower's "military-industrial complex" speech: A. Lauded U. S. nuclear superiority B. Warned of domestic "combinations" that could threaten American liberties C. Promoted competition with the Soviets D. Argued that Congress should form close relationships with arms manufacturers
B. Warned of domestic "combinations" that could threaten American liberties
Between roughly 1880 and 1951, how many African-Americans were lynched in the United States? A. 1000 B. 500 C. 5000 D. 10000
C. 5000
The sexual revolution was characterized by A. Higher marriage rates B. General agreement about gender roles C. A de-coupling of sex from marriage & procreation D. Lower divorce rates
C. A de-coupling of sex from marriage & procreation
Edward Bellamy's book Looking Backward was A. A fictional expose of the meatpacking industry. B. A detailed program for social reform C. A major inspiration for the social gospel (reform) movement. D. A denunciation of machine politics in big city government.
C. A major inspiration for the social gospel (reform) movement.
The rise of a "culture of consumption" was due to A. Traditional rural life B. Purchases made by the wealthy C. Advertising D. Prohibition
C. Advertising
The Great Migration referred to A. East Europeans B. Asian Europeans C. African Americans D. Irish Americans
C. African Americans
Who is the primary audience for "The White Man's Burden"? A. South Africans B. Mexicans C. Americans D. Filipinos
C. Americans
The 1920s are best characterized as A. An era of consensus B. An era of radicalism C. An era in which social norms were in flux D. An era of widespread economic instability
C. An era in which social norms were in flux
China's situation during World War II was complicated by A. Antisemitism B. A more advanced military than the Japanese C. An internal civil war between the Nationalists & the Communists D. Early American involvement on behalf of the Chinese against Japanese atrocities in the region
C. An internal civil war between the Nationalists & the Communists
National Security Memorandum 68 A. Argued for nuclear arms reductions B. Argued for the dissolution of NATO C. Argued for the "militarization of containment" D. Marked the end of the Cold War
C. Argued for the "militarization of containment"
What is the significance of Roosevelt's address? A. Declared victory over the Great Depression B. Admitted hopelessness in the face of the national emergency C. Asked for broad executive power to combat the emergency D. None of the above
C. Asked for broad executive power to combat the emergency
President Bill Clinton presided over an economy A. Fueled by manufacturing B. Declining in every sector C. Boosted by the computer boom D. Characterized by a decrease in immigration
C. Boosted by the computer boom
Which of the following best describes the credibility of Carter's speech? A. Carter had worked as a farmer, limiting his knowledge of American foreign policy. This speech should therefore be discounted as a source. B. Carter had worked in the U.S. Nuclear Navy, making this speech an unbiased, fully credible primary source for studying World War I C. Carter was President of the United States, giving this speech the authority of someone knowledgeable about the topic at hand, but it reflects only one of many perspectives on how to deal with the challenges faced by the US at the end of the 1970s. D. Carter was a Democrat, making his speech completely partisan and therefore non-credible as a primary source.
C. Carter was President of the United States, giving this speech the authority of someone knowledgeable about the topic at hand, but it reflects only one of many perspectives on how to deal with the challenges faced by the US at the end of the 1970s.
Which of the following best describes the context of JFK's speech? A. The Rio Pact B. NATO C. Cold War D. Vietnam War
C. Cold War
Which of the following best describes the context of JFK's speech? A. Vietnam War B. World War II C. Cold War D. Civil Rights
C. Cold War
The Harlem Renaissance was characterized by A. African American sharecroppers B. Lynching of African Americans C. Creation of a distinct African American artistic community D. Debates between Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Dubois
C. Creation of a distinct African American artistic community
Women's activism in the 1920s was demonstrated by A. Opposition to Prohibition B. Enlistment in the armed forces C. Efforts on behalf of women's suffrage D. Anti-war protests
C. Efforts on behalf of women's suffrage
For the United States, the First World War heralded A. Racial reconciliation B. Retreat from European affairs C. Emergence as a Great Power D. An atmosphere of welcomed dissent
C. Emergence as a Great Power
Who is the primary audience for the Atlantic Charter? A. Germany B. Japan C. Entire world D. Americans
C. Entire world
The affluent society A. Afforded opportunities to all people equally B. Ignored racial discrimination C. Featured racial discrimination, particularly in the housing market D. Was really only a problem in Europe
C. Featured racial discrimination, particularly in the housing market
The Social Security Act was A. Charity provided by the New Deal B. Designed to achieve socialism C. Foundation of the modern American social welfare state D. Initially unpopular among the elderly who feared losing their independence
C. Foundation of the modern American social welfare state
Which statement best describes the philosophy of W.E.B. Du Bois? A. He believed that African-Americans had to concentrate on economic freedom by going to school to learn how to become better farmers B. He believed that political equality through suffrage was not necessary for African-American to succeed. C. He believed that the "talented tenth" of the African-American community had an obligation to use their education and training to challenge inequality. D. He believed that, over time, white America would come to accept blacks and called for the African-American community to be patient
C. He believed that the "talented tenth" of the African-American community had an obligation to use their education and training to challenge inequality.
Why was the Treaty of Bosque Redondo unprecedented in the United States? A. It allowed the Cheyenne to leave the reservation and return to their homelands B. It allowed the massacre of the Navajo C. It allowed the Navajo to leave the reservation and return to their homelands D. It allowed the massacre of the Sioux
C. It allowed the Navajo to leave the reservation and return to their homelands
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor is significant because A.It began war in the Pacific B. It was Japan's final offensive C. It brought the U. S. into the Pacific War D. None of the above
C. It brought the U. S. into the Pacific War
Why did Secretary of State John Hay refer to the Spanish-American War as a"splendid little war?" A. It ended American involvement in global affairs B. The nation was fully united behind the war effort C. It ended in a decisive American victory D. It was seen as contributing to Republican victory in the 1900 election
C. It ended in a decisive American victory
What is the significance of JFK's speech? A. It left NATO to defend itself B. It opened the door for Soviet aggression C. It opened the possibility of nuclear war D. It signaled a US retreat
C. It opened the possibility of nuclear war
The economist who outlined the basic principles of scientific socialism in The Communist Manifesto was A. Paul Krugman B. Adam Smith C. Karl Marx D. Vladimir Lenin
C. Karl Marx
Which of the following best describes the credibility of MLK's letter? A. King spent time in jail, which limits this document's credibility. It should not be used in historical inquiry. B. King was a Baptist preacher, so this document is completely unbiased and can be used to understand the Civil Rights movement in its entirety. C. King was the leader of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and this document can therefore be understood as a statement of the principles of tactics of the SCLC's approach to the Civil Rights movement D. This document lacks all credibility because King knew little about the American Civil Rights movement.
C. King was the leader of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and this document can therefore be understood as a statement of the principles of tactics of the SCLC's approach to the Civil Rights movement
Americans could consume stories of heroes and celebrities by A. Watching television B. Attending political rallies C. Listening to the radio D. Purchasing consumer goods on credit
C. Listening to the radio
What is the primary audience for The Jungle? A. Members of the American working class B. Members of the European working class C. Members of the American middle class D. Members of the European middle class
C. Members of the American middle class
The Progressive movement drew its strength from A. Big Business B. Farmers C. Middle-Class Leaders D. Socialists
C. Middle-Class Leaders
Newspaper and magazine writers who exposed the ills of industrial and urban life, spurring the Progressive movement, were known as: A. Yellow Journalists B. Freelancers C. Muckrakers D. Social Reformers
C. Muckrakers
President Nixon's détente meant A. Escalation of the Cold War B. A military alliance with Red China against the Soviet Union C. Nuclear arms reductions D. Closer cooperation with France
C. Nuclear arms reductions
.In 1899, Secretary of State John Hay articulated the _________, which called for all western powers to have equal access to Chinese markets. A. Chinese Exclusion Act B. Dollar Diplomacy C. Open Door Policy D. Gunboat Diplomacy
C. Open Door Policy
Early in the 20th century, Presidents William Taft and Woodrow Wilson used the concept of dollar diplomacy to A. Help European nations avoid war B. Expand United States influence in China C. Protect United States investments in Latin America D. Support welfare programs for immigrants to the United State
C. Protect United States investments in Latin America
Germany's unlimited submarine warfare A. Drove Russia from the war B. Eliminated Great Britain as a combatant C. Provoked the US to enter the war D. Caused president Wilson to issue his Fourteen Points
C. Provoked the US to enter the war
The Second World War A. Eliminated racial discrimination in hiring practices B. Confined women to their traditional domestic roles C. Resulted in the internment of Japanese Americans D. Had little impact on the American homefront
C. Resulted in the internment of Japanese Americans
Which of the following demands WAS NOT part of the American Socialist Party platform? A. Graduated income tax that heavily taxed the wealthy B. Collective ownership of utilities C. Return to the Gold Standard D. The right to vote for all men
C. Return to the Gold Standard
"Hoovervilles" A. Were relief shelters provided by the government for the unemployed B. A tribute to President Hoover's effort to relieve the suffering due to the Great Depression C. Shanty-towns on the edge of cities where the unemployed gathered and lived D. A derisive name given to wealthy neighborhoods during the Great Depression
C. Shanty-towns on the edge of cities where the unemployed gathered and lived
The belief that, in the struggle over limited resources, the strongest societies will necessarily prevail ("survival of the fittest") is characteristic of what nineteenth century ideology? A. Darwinism B. Progressivism C. Social Darwinism D. Eugenics
C. Social Darwinism
Who is the audience for King's letter? A. African Americans B. Alabama's governor C. The American people D. Only white pastors
C. The American people
Who is the primary audience of Roosevelt's address? A. America's European allies B. The Democratic Party C. The American people D. The Socialist Party
C. The American people
Which of the following DID NOT help to mythologize the west in popular culture after the Civil War? A. Dime Novels B. Wild West Shows C. The California Gold Rush D. Rodeos
C. The California Gold Rush
Which of the following best describes the context of Wilson's 14 Points? A. Second World War B. Progressive Era C. The Great War D. Nationalism
C. The Great War
Which of the following best describes the credibility of the Court's decision? A. The Supreme Court is comprised entirely of heterosexuals, so this document should not be treated as a credible source. B. The Supreme Court has members still "in the closet," so this document should not be treated as a credible source. C. The Supreme Court is the third branch of the U. S. government and had long established the right of judicial review. Therefore, their decision established a precedent for the constitutionality of same-sex marriage throughout the United States, and this document can be treated as a credible source. D. None of the above
C. The Supreme Court is the third branch of the U. S. government and had long established the right of judicial review. Therefore, their decision established a precedent for the constitutionality of same-sex marriage throughout the United States, and this document can be treated as a credible source.
African American riots of the 1960s originated with A. Restoration of Jim Crow laws B. Passage of the Civil Rights Act C. The illusion of the good life depicted on television, compared with the hopelessness of poverty faced by many African-Americans D. The publication of the Kerner Commission
C. The illusion of the good life depicted on television, compared with the hopelessness of poverty faced by many African-Americans
According to your reading, women had important roles to play in American imperialism. How? A. They could serve as governors in colonial territories B. They could serve in the colonizing armies C. They could serve as vehicles for the transmission of American values D. They could vote for pro-imperialist politicians
C. They could serve as vehicles for the transmission of American values
What is the purpose of the Court's decision? A. To demonstrate that gay marriage is unnatural B. To demonstrate differences between gay & straight marriages C. To demonstrate similarities between gay & straight marriages D. None of the above
C. To demonstrate similarities between gay & straight marriages
What was the purpose of The Communist Manifesto? A. To warn the US about what might happen if the government did not reform labor laws B. To establish a new government in China C. To encourage the proletariat to rise up in revolution against the bourgeoisie D. To encourage the bourgeoisie to rise up in revolution against the proletariat
C. To encourage the proletariat to rise up in revolution against the bourgeoisie
What was the main reason that Americans decided to move westward in the last half of the nineteenth century? A. To get rich mining gold B. To hunt the Bison C. To obtain land, especially good farmland D. Religious beliefs
C. To obtain land, especially good farmland
Andrew Carnegie's reorganization of the steel industry to include profit by controlling every stage of production is called what? A. Trusts B. Horizontal Integration C. Vertical Integration D. Putting-Out System
C. Vertical Integration
Which of the following best describes the context of Nixon's speech? A. Watergate scandal B. Triangular diplomacy C. Vietnam War D. Cold War
C. Vietnam War
The Marshall Plan A. Was U. S. charity to Europe B. Was embraced by Stalin C. Was designed to rebuild Western Europe D. Was meant to rebuild war-ravaged Japan
C. Was designed to rebuild Western Europe
What is the primary audience for this text? A. British Civil Rights Activists B. African-Americans in the south C. White progressives,whom she hoped to rally to her anti-lynching cause. D. The US government
C. White progressives,whom she hoped to rally to her anti-lynching cause.
Which of the following best describes the context of the Court's decision? A. Tea Party protests B. Cold War C. "Dot.com" boom D. "Rights" Revolution
D. "Rights" Revolution
America's consumer boom was fueled by A. Cheap credit B. Low prices for consumer goods C. Installment plans D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Bill Clinton beat President Bush in 1992 because A. Bush was attacked from the "New Right" B. Clinton was young, charismatic, and politically gifted C. Clinton focused on the ailing economy D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Obamacare provided A. Coverage of patients with pre-existing conditions B. State-run health care exchanges C. Subsidized an expansion of Medicaid D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Origins of the Cold War lay A. With the outcome of WWII B. With the Soviet occupation of Eastern Europe C. With the competition between capitalism and communism D. All of the above
D. All of the above
President Carter's problems stemmed from A. His indecisiveness B. His abandonment of previously supported legislation C. Labor's distrust of his motives & policies D. All of the above
D. All of the above
President George W. Bush convinced Americans to invade Iraq in order to accomplish "regime change" by using A. Declarations that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction B. Arguments that Saddam would soon have nuclear weapons C. Secretary of State Colin Powell's presentation of evidence of a robust Iraqi weapons program at the UN. D. All of the above
D. All of the above
President Nixon's "Vietnamization" included A. Ending the draft B. Train South Vietnamese forces C. Withdraw American troops D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Robert Bork was denied an appointment to the Supreme Court because A. He had opposed the 1964 Civil Rights Act B. He had opposed affirmative action C. He had opposed Roe vs. Wade D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Television promoted A. Conformity B. Consumption C. The feminine domestic sphere D. All of the above
D. All of the above
The Japanese - U. S. war was characterized by A. Island hopping B. Racial brutality C. A "take no prisoners" approach D. All of the above
D. All of the above
The Soviet Union survived Operation Barbarossa because A. Russia's "scorched-earth" policy B. Unlimited manpower C. Industry moved east of the Urals D. All of the above
D. All of the above
The Tonkin Gulf incident A. Justified a U. S. military response against North Vietnam B. Led to the Tonkin Gulf Resolution C. Began the U. S. bombing campaign over Vietnam D. All of the above
D. All of the above
The anti-war movement was spurred on by A. The draft B. Body counts C. Hazy war aims D. All of the above
D. All of the above
The decline of labor in Detroit was due to A. Mechanization B. Re-zoning urban areas C. Internal racism within unions D. All of the above
D. All of the above
The post-war Republican Party fought over A. Agreement as to how to fight Communism B. What to do with New Deal programs C. The role of the U. S. in the world D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What is the context for this text? A. Wells's investigative journalism in the south B. The rise of lynching in the United States C. Efforts by some Progressives to further civil rights for African-Americans. D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What is the purpose of Roosevelt's address? A. To lift the spirits of the American people B. To cast blame on the "old order" C. To lay out a plan to remedy the emergency D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What is the purpose of Wilson's 14 Points? A. To argue in favor of self-determination for the peoples of Europe B. To provide a path to peace after World War I C. To eliminate traditional European "balance of power" politics D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What is the significance of JFK's speech? A. Inspired Americans to take up new challenges B. Re-affirmed U. S. support of NATO C. Re-affirmed the Monroe Doctrine D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What is the significance of The Jungle? A. It led to the creation of legislation such as the Pure Food and Drug Act B. It prompted improvements in the working conditions of meatpackers and other factory workers. C. It created a public outcry against the health violations and unsanitary practices in the meatpacking district D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following best describes the context of The Jungle? A. The Second Industrial Revolution B. Progressivism (the American Progressive agenda) C. The emergence of muckraking journalism D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following best describes the context of the Dawes Act? A. American westward migration B. Expansion of the railroad into the west C. Growth of ranching in the west D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Who is the primary audience of JFK's speech? A. Republicans B. Democrats C. Communists D. All peoples
D. All peoples
Who is the primary audience for Hoover's speech? A. The Republican Party B. U.S. Department of Commerce C. Foreign investors D. American people
D. American people
Who is the primary audience for Nixon's speech? A. North Vietnamese B. Russians C. Hippies D. Americans
D. Americans
Laws in the South that were designed to limit the rights of African-Americans were called what? A. Progressive Laws B. Reconstruction Laws C. Civil Rights Acts D. Black Codes / Jim Crow Laws
D. Black Codes / Jim Crow Laws
The murder of Emmett Till A. Brought the South's racial problem to the nation's attention B. Was justified by the youth's behavior C. Resulted in the acquittal of his killers D. Both a & c
D. Both a & c
The Munich Crisis was significant because A. It determined the fate of Sudetenland B. It demonstrated the policy of appeasement at its apex C. It shook the U. S. from its isolationist stance D. Both a and b
D. Both a and b
What is the significance of MLK's letter? A. Justified the tactics of the Civil Rights Movement B. Called attention to the racial problems in the American South C. Challenged the tactics employed by Malcolm X D. Both a and b
D. Both a and b
Civil Rights activists use A. Murder B. Non-violent resistance C. Sit-ins D. Both b & c
D. Both b & c
Culture wars of the 1980s denoted A. A consensus B. A fragmented market C. More media choices D. Both b & c
D. Both b & c
Occupy Wall St. & the Tea Party represented A. A consensus B. A divide over responsibility for the 2007 crash C. Differing views of the role of government D. Both b & c
D. Both b & c
The "Reagan Revolution" is characterized as A. A re-vitalized New Deal B. Evangelicals as Republicans C. The South abandons the Democratic Party D. Both b & c
D. Both b & c
Operation Sea Lion failed because A. The U. S. intervened B. Russian created a second front C. Germany's fleet was sunk D. Britain's airforce prevailed over the Luftwaffe
D. Britain's airforce prevailed over the Luftwaffe
Which of the following best describes the context of MLK's letter? A. Cold War B. Vietnam War C. Great Society D. Civil Rights Movement
D. Civil Rights Movement
The Cuban Missile Crisis ended with a A. Nuclear exchange B. Soviet surrender C. Cuban surrender D. Compromise between the U. S. & the Soviets
D. Compromise between the U. S. & the Soviets
The Zimmerman Telegram A. Exacerbated tensions between Great Britain and the US B. Diminished tensions between Mexico and the US C. Led to the creation of the Triple Entente D. Created American anger toward Germany
D. Created American anger toward Germany
France, Russia, and Great Britain formed a military alliance in response to A. The Russia Revolution B. Japanese imperialism C. Ottoman aggression D. German unification and Kaiser Wilhelm's diplomacy
D. German unification and Kaiser Wilhelm's diplomacy
Which historical evidence best disputes the "Myth of the Melting Pot"? A. There was relatively little immigration in the nineteenth century B. The deskilling of labor in industrialization led to terrible working conditions, low wages, and terrible living conditions C. The growth of industrial cities was due to domestic in-migration AND foreign immigration D. Immigrants to the United States tended to maintain their traditional language, customs and cultures in ethnic urban neighborhoods.
D. Immigrants to the United States tended to maintain their traditional language, customs and cultures in ethnic urban neighborhoods.
What was the context for The Communist Manifesto? A. Increasing inequality, primarily due to the introduction of slavery into the United States B. Decreasing inequality, primarily due to increasing real wages in the midst of the Industrial Revolution C. The American Revolution D. Increasing inequality, primarily due to declining real wages in the midst of the Industrial Revolution
D. Increasing inequality, primarily due to declining real wages in the midst of the Industrial Revolution
The __________ were a series of sporadic, localized, and often brief engagements between US military forces and various Native American groups. A. Jim Crow Laws B. Ghost Dance C. Wild West Shows D. Indian Wars
D. Indian Wars
Which of the following ideas DID NOT characterize the "Lost Cause" narrative? A. It glorified the Confederacy B. It claimed that slavery was not the root cause of secession, and hence the Civil War C. It romanticized the Old South D. It proclaimed the Old South was dead and promoted a "New South" that focused more on industrialization and less on agriculture, especially cotton production
D. It proclaimed the Old South was dead and promoted a "New South" that focused more on industrialization and less on agriculture, especially cotton production
Which of the following best describes the credibility of JFK's speech? A. This speech can be seen as an credible, completely objective source for understanding the United States in the 1960s. B. JFK had served as a Senator from Massachusetts, which makes this speech highly partisan (biased) and therefore not a credible source for understanding American history. C. JFK served in WWII, so this speech reflects the majority opinion in the US and can be used to understand the period in its entirety. D. JFK was the President of the United States and his speech, while politically motivated, can be used to understand one perspective on American society in 1960.
D. JFK was the President of the United States and his speech, while politically motivated, can be used to understand one perspective on American society in 1960.
Which of the following best describes the credibility of Nixon's speech? A. Nixon was a life-long anti-communist, which makes this document a fully credible, unbiased source for fully understanding the nature of US public opinion on Vietnam. B. Nixon was formerly a congressman & senator, and all of his speeches must therefore be discredited as primary sources in history. C. Nixon was elected in one of the closest contest in history, meaning that this speech has no credibility and cannot be used to understand the United States in the late 1960s. D. Nixon was elected President of the United States, but by a close margin in most states, so his speech reflects one American perspective on the war in Vietnam (out of many).
D. Nixon was elected President of the United States, but by a close margin in most states, so his speech reflects one American perspective on the war in Vietnam (out of many).
What is the purpose of JFK's speech? A. To garner votes in the 1962 midterm elections B. To disavow the previous Cold War policies of the U.S. C. To embarrass the Republican Party D. None of the above
D. None of the above
What is the significance of the Atlantic Charter? A. Blueprint of those territories craved by the U. S. & the U. K. B. Drove the Soviets into the arms of Japan C. Abdicated world leadership by the Anglo-Allies D. Outline of the post-war world sought by the U. S. & Great Britain
D. Outline of the post-war world sought by the U. S. & Great Britain
General Eisenhower sought the Republican Party nomination in 1952 to A. Promote the dissolution of NATO B. Dismantle the New Deal C. Encourage the spread of Communism D. Protect collective security arrangements such as NATO
D. Protect collective security arrangements such as NATO
Which of the following WAS NOT a major problem and cause of political controversy in late nineteenth-century America? A. Racial Discrimination B. Political Corruption C. Class Struggle D. Slavery
D. Slavery
Which of the following best describes the credibility of JFK's speech? A. That JFK was the son of one of America's wealthiest men, which means that his vision of America lacks credibility. B.This was a political speech (and is therefore biased), so it cannot be used to understand the United States in any way. C. That JFK had served in the Navy during WWII, so this speech can be used to understand the United States in the 1960s in its entirety. D. That JFK was President of the United States, and this speech reflects his vision for America, so it can be used to understand one perspective on the United States in the 1960s.
D. That JFK was President of the United States, and this speech reflects his vision for America, so it can be used to understand one perspective on the United States in the 1960s.
Which of the following best describes the context of Roosevelt's address? A. The Roaring Twenties B. Second World War C. The Great War D. The Great Depression
D. The Great Depression
The "domino theory" helps to explain American involvement in Vietnam because A. The game was unknown there B. Communism was not an issue there C. It applied only to NATO - Warsaw Pact rivalry\ D. The US was afraid of communism spreading from China to its neighbors in southeast Asia.
D. The US was afraid of communism spreading from China to its neighbors in southeast Asia.
All of the following were reasons the United States gave for fighting for the Spanish-American War except EXCEPT: A. A desire to protect American investments in Cuba B. The sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor C. The sensationalized news reports of Spanish cruelty towards Cubans D. The destruction of the US fleet in the Philippines
D. The destruction of the US fleet in the Philippines
Which of the following best describes the credibility of the Atlantic Charter? A. The participation of Joseph Stalin makes it a credible document for understanding the post-war world. B. Hitler's participation in the Atlantic Charter (and his subsequent defeat in World War II) means that this document cannot be considered a credible source for understanding the war. C. This document lacks any credibility because historians have demonstrated that it was a forgery. D. The leadership positions held by FDR & Churchill make the Atlantic Charter a credible document for understanding one vision of how the world should "rebuild" after World War II.
D. The leadership positions held by FDR & Churchill make the Atlantic Charter a credible document for understanding one vision of how the world should "rebuild" after World War II.
How would you describe the credibility of The Communist Manifesto? A. This document is thoroughly biased and can only be used in studies of historical economies that adopted these same biases (the e.g. Soviet Union or China). B. This document is completely biased and should therefore be avoided in any studies of modern global political economy. C. This document provides an thoroughly unbiased view of the 19th-century European political economy and can be used without concern or caveat in studies of the period. D. Thought politically motivated in many ways, this document provided an important critique of capitalism in the industrial era, thereby creating a powerful politico-economic movement that structured foreign relations for decades.
D. Thought politically motivated in many ways, this document provided an important critique of capitalism in the industrial era, thereby creating a powerful politico-economic movement that structured foreign relations for decades.
What is the purpose of "The White Man's Burden"? A. To encourage the United States to abandon colonial control over the Philippines B. To encourage Europe to abandon the imperialism in Asia C. To encourage China to fight back against European aggression D. To encourage the United States to establish colonial control over the Philippines
D. To encourage the United States to establish colonial control over the Philippines
What is the purpose of Nixon's speech? A. To rally the American Left to his side B. To intimidate the North Vietnamese C. To placate the South Vietnamese D. To rally the average American to his side
D. To rally the average American to his side
What is the purpose of the Atlantic Charter? A. To intimidate the Soviet Union B. To re-establish France as a great power C. To revive imperialism D. To revive Wilson's notion of self-determination
D. To revive Wilson's notion of self-determination
Which of the following best describes the credibility of Wilson's 14 Points? A. Wilson was a Southerner, so his foreign policy must be understood to be biased against the northern states. This source should therefore not be used to understand American goals in the Peace of Paris. B. Wilson was the former governor of New Jersey, so his words and ideas carried little weight after World War I. C. Wilson was the former President of Princeton University, so his analysis of national self determination was rooted in his own original research. Therefore, this source is not credible. D. Wilson was the President of the United States, making this document a credible source for understanding American foreign policy after World War I (during the Peace of Paris).
D. Wilson was the President of the United States, making this document a credible source for understanding American foreign policy after World War I (during the Peace of Paris).
Journalists who worked for newspapers like New York Journal and sensationalized events to sell papers were called: A. Social Reformers B. Freelancers C. Trustees D. Yellow Journalists
D. Yellow Journalists
