Multiple Choice June 2013
Same map: "Federal Land Grants to Railroads as of 1871" What was a result of the railroad construction shown on the map?
A national market developed in the United States.
The entrance of the United States into World War II was preceded by
American aid to help Great Britain defend itself against German aggression
...Historians looking back at our time will note the consistent restraint and peaceful intentions of the West. They will note that it was the democracies who refused to use the threat of their nuclear monopoly in the forties and early fifties for territorial or imperial gain. Had that nuclear monopoly been in the hands of the Communist world, the map of Europe-- indeed, the world-- would look very different today. And certainly they will note that it was not the democracies that invaded Afghanistan [in 1979] or suppressed Polish Solidarity or used chemical and toxin warfare in Afghanistan and Southeast Asia.... --President Ronald Reagan, speech to the British House of Commons, June 8, 1982 Which attitude about Cold War rivalries is expressed by President Ronald Reagan in this speech?
Communist nations, not western democracies, have threatened world peace.
Which statement is a valid generalization about immigration to the Unites States?
Few restrictions on European immigration existed before the 1920s.
"We the General Assembly of Virginia do enact, that no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious Worship place or Ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested, or burdened in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief, but that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no way diminish, enlarge, or affect their civil capacities...." Virginia General Assembly, 1779 The principle expresses in this proposed law was also contained in the
First Amendment
Song lyrics: Dust Storm Disaster On the 14th day of April of 1935, There struck the worst of dust storms that ever filled the sky. You could see that dust storm comin', the cloud looked deathlike black, And through our mighty nation, it left a dreadful track.... The storm took place at sundown, it lasted through the night, When we looked out next morning, we saw a terrible sight. We saw outside our window where wheat fields they had grown Was now a rippling ocean of dust the wind had blown. It covered up our fences, it covered up our barns, It covered up our tractors in the wind and dusty storm. We loaded our jalopies and piled our families in, We rattled down that highway to never come back again. --Woody Guthrie Which region of the United States was most directly affected by the situations described in this song?
Great Plains
...The whole military force of the State is at the service of a Mr. Suttle, a slaveholder from Virginia, to enable him to catch a man whom he calls his property; but not a soldier is offered to save a citizen of Massachusetts from being kidnapped! Is this what all these soldiers, all this training, have been for these seventy-nine years past [since the beginning of the American Revolution]? Have they been trained merely to rob Mexico and carry back fugitive slaves to their masters?... --Henry David Thoreau, Independence Day speech at Framingham, Massachusetts. The author of this statement is expressing dissatisfaction with a provision included in the
Kansas-Nebraska Act (1854)
Two magazine covers are shown: One is dated June 28, 1971 and says: TIME Pentagon Papers: The Secret War The second is dated July 30, 1973 and says: Newsweek THE NIXON TAPES What was a result of the events reflected in these magazine covers?
Many Americans lost trust in their government.
After World War II, what was one important result of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act (GI Bill)?
Many veterans attended college.
A cartoon is shown. The title is: Uncle "Guinea Pig" The cartoon has a sign that says "New Deal Clinic." It shows a man with a mask over his face lying under a blanket that says "USA." There are men in graduation hats with drills, and a bottle that says "Ether/Propaganda" The men are saying, "It's my turn after you!" and "I hope they don't wear him out before I have a chance to try my experiment." Which statement most accurately expresses the viewpoint of the cartoonist?
New Deal programs are endangering the country.
The exam shows a map of the North American Colonies to 1650. The map shows European settlements such as Montreal, Quebec, Boston, New Haven and St. Augustine, among others. Which generalization is most clearly supported by the map?
Rivers and harbors played a major role in the location of early settlements.
Which statement about President Theodore Roosevelt's Square Deal is an opinion rather than a fact?
The Square Deal was superior to any other president's program.
A map is shown. It is titled " Federal Land Grants to Railroads as of 1871" The subtitle is "Besides land, the government provided loans of $16,000 for each mile built on level land, $32,000 for each mile built on hilly terrain, and $48,000 for each mile in high mountain country." There is a key that shows land reserved for grants to railroads, as well as approximate area of land actually received by railroads. According to the map, which conclusion is most clearly supported by the information in the map?
The federal government promoted transcontinental railroad construction.
Which statement best describes a concern shared by John Muir, Theodore Roosevelt, and Rachel Carson?
The natural environment must be protected.
There is a map shown. Its title is "Seesaw in Korea." There are 4 different pictures on the map. One is labeled "June 25, 1950." It shows the country divided in half, with North Korea having about half of the territory, and South Korea having about half of the territory. The next box is labeled "Sept 14, 1950," and it shows almost the entire country as North Korea, with just a tiny section labeled as South Korea. The next box shows most of the country as South Korea, with just a sliver on top as North Korea. It is labeled as "Nov 25, 1950." The last box shows the country divided almost in half, similar to the first box, and labeled "July 27, 1953." Which conclusion is supported by the information provided on this map?
The war did little to alter the territorial division of Korea.
What was the primary objection of the Antifederalists to ratification of the Constitution?
They believed the rights of the people were not protected.
Which major issue was debated at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 and contributed directly to the start of the Civil War?
balance of power between the states and the national government
Two excerpts from the United States Constitution: "The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it." Article I, Section 9 "...and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized." Amendment IV What basic constitutional concept is illustrated by each of these provisions?
balancing individual liberty and the need for order in society
Which action would be considered an example of the use of the unwritten constitution?
cabinet meeting called by President Bill Clinton in 1993
The internment of Japanese Americans during World War II illustrates that
civil liberties are sometimes limited during times of national crisis
The Scopes trial and the Sacco and Vanzetti case both involved
clashes over cultural values
Which two key principles of government are included in the Declaration of Independence?
consent of the governed and natural rights
A photo is shown with the title "Bonus Army shacks burn on Anacostia flats, Washington, DC, after being attacked by military, 1932. The Capitol is in the background." There is a picture of small buildings on fire, and hoses trying to put out the fire. Many Americans responded to photographs such as this by
criticizing the government for its treatment of World War I veterans
The United States and New York Stat constitutions establish republican forms of government because each provides for
elected representatives
A major goal of President Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society program was to
enact social welfare to end poverty
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (1964) provided congressional support for
escalating military action in Vietnam
In the early 20th century, muckrakers were able to influence American society mainly by
exposing corruption in business and government
In the second half of the 1800's, which development led to the other three?
growth of American cities
The prosperity of the United States in the mid-1920s resulted in part from
increased demand for new consumer goods
The Lewis and Clark expedition (1803-1806) was important because it
increased understanding of the area included in the Louisiana Purchase
The Roosevelt Corollary (1904) to the Monroe Doctrine proclaimed the right of the United States to
intervene in the internal affairs of the Latin American nations.
The perceived threat of communist influence in the United States during the 1950s prompted Congress to
investigate suspected communist sympathizers
In Marbury v. Madison (1803), the Supreme Court established a precedent for
judicial review
As a result of the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Constitution was amended to
limit the number of terms a person can serve as president
(This question is also about the song lyrics) These song lyrics were written about people who became
migrant farm workers on the West Coast
A cartoon is shown, the title is: "Woman's Holy War/ Grand Charge on the Enemy's Works" It shows a woman with an axe, riding on a horse, and splitting barrels labelled "Gin," "Rum," "Whisky" and "Brandy." This cartoon is expressing support for
national Prohibition
A cartoon is shown. It is labeled "Global Economy." It shows the planet Earth, with a voice bubble coming from India saying, " I GOT A JOB TODAY!" and a voice bubble coming from somewhere in the United States saying, "I LOST MY JOB TODAY." Which development is the topic of this cartoon?
outsourcing of American jobs to foreign countries
"Governor Defeated in Recall Election" "Referendum Held on Term Limits" "Conservationists Propose Initiative on National Parks" These headlines are all examples of Progressive Era reforms designed to
place more power in the hands of the voters
Newspaper article: Kennedy Warned of Space Setback Task Force Says Soviet Will Probably Orbit Man First-- Asks Reorganization By W.H.Lawrence Special to The New York Times Palm Beach, Fla., Jan 11 -- A task force on space programs warned President-elect John F. Kennedy today that the United States was lagging behind the Soviet Union in ballistic missiles and outer-space exploration. The group said that the lag in developing powerful booster rockets made it "very unlikely that we shall be first in placing a man into orbit around the earth." Source: New York Times, January 12, 1961 (adapted) President Kennedy responded to warnings like this by
pledging to put a man on the Moon within a decade
The creation of the Virginia House of Burgesses and the signing of the Mayflower Compact showed that American colonists
practiced elements of self-government
The League of Nations and the United Nations were both formed with the goal of
preventing wars through peaceful negotiations
What was the major purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act (1890) and the Clayton Antitrust Act (1914)
promoting fair competition between businesses
President Abraham Lincoln's plan for Reconstruction after the Civil War included
reuniting the nation as quickly as possible.
According to the Constitution, the president is required to
sign or veto bills passed by Congress
Excerpt from an address to the Cherokee Nation by General Winfield Scott in 1838: "Cherokees! The president of the United States has sent me, with a powerful army, to cause you, in obedience to the treaty of 1835, to join that part of your people who are already established in prosperity on the other side of the Mississippi. -- Unhappily, the two years which were allowed for the purpose, you have suffered to pass away without following, and without making any preparations to follow; and now, or by the time that this solemn address shall reach your distant settlements, the emigration must be commenced in haste, but, I hope, without disorder. I have no power, by granting a further delay , to correct the error that you have committed. The full moon of May is already on the wane [decline]; and before another shall have passed away, every Cherokee man, woman, and child, in those states, must be in motion to join their brethren in the far west..." -- General Winifield Scott, 1838 The immediate result of the action demanded in this passage was the
start of the Trail of Tears march to the Oklahoma Territory
In New Jersey v. T.L.O. (1985) and Vernonia School District v. Acton (1995), the Unites States Supreme Court ruled that
student rights may be limited in school
During World War I, what was President Woodrow Wilson's purpose in outlining the Fourteen Points?
suggesting a peace plan to prevent future wars
The growing use of the automobile in the 1920s and the Interstate Highway Act of 1956 both contributed to
the growth of suburbs
President Ronald Reagan and President George W. Bush shared the belief that tax cuts would result in
the growth of the economy
After the Civil War, freedmen in the South had difficulty improving their economic condition because
the system of sharecropping kept them in a cycle of poverty.
