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American Indian leaders and activists organize a nonviolent protest to bring attention to issues affecting American Indians. More than 600 people travel in the "Trail of Broken Treaties" in a caravan of buses, cars, trucks, and campers to Saint Paul, Minnesota. — "1972: Trail of Broken Treaties," U.S. National Library of Medicine, Native Voices, www.nlm.nih.gov (accessed April 7, 2014) Which earlier protest was most similar to the one described above? F The gathering of disillusioned youth at Woodstock G The burning of draft cards by opponents of the Vietnam War H The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom J The labor demonstrations during the Pullman strike

D

An estimated thousand people lived in St. Louis's Hooverville, located on the banks of the Mississippi near the city dump. In New York, noted one observer in 1931, hobos were "coming into the city in larger numbers than ever before and have set up a 'jungle' for themselves in the heart of the East Side" on vacant lots owned by the city. —Kenneth Kusmer, 2002 Which of the following contributed most to the situation described in this excerpt? A The rise of corporate monopolies B Strict banking regulations and high income tax rates C The influx of immigrants into urban areas D High unemployment and widespread home foreclosures

G

On January 22, 1964, the Joint Chiefs of Staff sent Secretary of Defense McNamara a memorandum that included the following recommendations: • Assign responsibilities for the total U.S. program in Vietnam to the U.S. military commander • Commit additional U.S. forces, as necessary, in support of the combat action within South Vietnam • Commit U.S. forces, as necessary, in direct actions against North Vietnam What happened as a direct result of these recommendations? F North Vietnamese leaders appealed for a ceasefire. G U.S military involvement in Vietnam escalated. H South Vietnamese leaders rejected military assistance. J Soviet ground troops were deployed to Vietnam.

C

One reason the 2008 presidential election was historically significant is that it was the first time — A traditionally Republican states voted Democratic B voters used computerized ballots C an African American won the presidency D a Southerner won the vice-presidency

J

Some of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal programs were declared unconstitutional when the Supreme Court held that they — F required U.S. cooperation with foreign nations G prevented equal access to the judicial system H granted privileges to religious organizations J infringed on powers reserved to the states

A

The Korean War was an effort by the United States to — A carry out its policy of containing the spread of communism B keep its economy strong by maintaining wartime activities C secure additional Asian trading partners D extend the principles of the Marshall Plan to Asia

A

Which of the following identifies two effects of the Harlem Renaissance? A • Increased geographic concentration of African Americans • Increased popularity of venues featuring African American artists B • Founding of colleges for African Americans • Founding of the Socialist Party C • Founding of Tuskegee University • Migration of African Americans to western states D • Ratification of constitutional amendments ensuring rights for African Americans • Increased support for the prohibition of alcoholic beverages

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Which of the following is an example of fulfilling a civic responsibility? F Interviewing for employment G Reporting for jury duty H Collecting donations for charities J Preserving records of ethnic ancestry

B

Which of the following is an example of using a renewable resource to generate electricity? A Building pipelines to maximize the efficiency of transporting oil and gas B Placing large wind turbines in areas with strong, steady winds C Using hydraulic fracturing with water and sand to release oil and gas D Conducting open-pit mining in areas where coal is found near the surface

B

Which of the following was a direct result of the civil rights movement? A An increase in respect for suburban housewives B Increased political participation by minority groups C The revitalization of inner cities D Increased migration to rural areas

G

A heat shield material designed to act as an insulating barrier is now used to protect high-rise buildings from fires. Source: NASA This technology was originally developed primarily to — F give rockets greater boost during takeoff G protect the space shuttle on reentry H provide astronauts with improved navigational equipment J slow down space capsules as they landed in the ocean

J

A song for the grand old Temp'rance tree, That is bearing goodly fruit! Its blessings ev'ry where we see, We praise it, branch and root. We'll plant it wherever rum shops are, In our native land so far, Till its noble branches spread afar On the golden sunny air! Oh! we'll gather round The Temp'rance tree, And sing our songs of joy. Till the viper that is in the cup, Shall no more destroy! Till the viper that is in the cup, Shall no more destroy! Source: Library of Congress, Music Division These lyrics are representative of a movement that culminated in a constitutional amendment during the — F Harlem Renaissance G New Deal H Reconstruction era J Progressive Era

F

Agencies Created During the New Deal • Civilian Conservation Corps • Works Progress Administration • Farm Credit Administration • Home Owners' Loan Corporation The goals of these New Deal agencies support the conclusion that the New Deal — F gave the federal government a larger role in the day-to-day welfare of its citizens G forced citizens to participate in federal programs H gave preference to state-run agencies over federally run agencies J forced the federal government to adopt isolationist foreign policies

B

All who recall the condition of the country in 1890 will remember that . . . the country was in real danger from another kind of slavery . . . that would result from the aggregations of capital in the hands of a few individuals and [businesses] controlling, for their own profit and advantage exclusively, the entire business of the country, including the production and sale of the necessaries of life. —Supreme Court Justice John Marshall Harlan, 1911 In this excerpt, Justice Harlan is warning against — A a civil service based on patronage rather than merit B allowing powerful monopolies to dominate interstate commerce C a lack of federal funding for essential transportation systems D allowing labor unions to interfere with production goals

F

As part of the Nixon administration's policy of Vietnamization, the U.S. military — F trained South Vietnamese forces to take over combat responsibilities from U.S. troops G shared military technology with North Vietnam H imposed martial law in North Vietnam J installed a puppet government in South Vietnam

C

Commerce makes men independent of each another, gives quite another idea of their personal value, persuades them to manage their own affairs, and teaches them to be successful. . . . No country in the world has a more lively or concerned feeling for property than the United States and nowhere else does the majority display less inclination toward those doctrines which threaten to impair in any way at all the manner in which property is owned. — Alexis de Tocqueville, Democracy in America Which value important to America's success as a constitutional republic is best illustrated in this excerpt? A Social justice B Populism C Laissez-faire D Egalitarianism

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Earth Day was created for the purpose of — F celebrating the diversity of humankind G honoring the world's agricultural workers H raising awareness of environmental issues J promoting peace throughout the world

C

How did Andrew Carnegie contribute to civic and social life in the United States? A By promoting spiritual and moral values in public schools B By supporting conservative ideals in federal legislation and foreign policy C By establishing philanthropic organizations dedicated to education and the arts D By creating a charitable foundation to end hunger

A

How did the creation of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation change the nature of banking in the United States? A The government began to guarantee bank deposits. B Depositors could transfer investments without penalties. C Depositors were guaranteed minimum interest rates on savings accounts. D The government required taxpayers to open savings accounts.

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In response to public concern over issues raised by Upton Sinclair's The Jungle, the federal government expanded its role in — F working with labor unions to increase worker salaries G taking responsibility for the safety of consumers H setting limits on the growth of private industry J implementing social welfare programs

J

In the last half of the nineteenth century, the United States experienced vast industrial growth. A new class of wealthy entrepreneurs and a prosperous middle class emerged. Factory jobs also increased to meet production demands. Which demographic change in the United States is most associated with this transformation? F Increased property values in rural areas G Increased life expectancies in urban areas H Increased birth rates in rural areas J Increased migration to urban areas

A

Populist Demands in the Late 1800s • Regulation of railroad shipping charges • A graduated income tax • Free and unlimited coinage of silver These demands most reflected the concerns of — A small farmers in need of affordable credit B robber barons pursuing higher profits C prominent bankers who controlled the money supply D immigrant workers seeking economic justice

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Principles of the World Trade Organization • Grants trading partners "most favored nation" status • Lowers trade barriers through negotiations • Discourages unfair trade practices and encourages competition • Creates trade opportunities for less developed countries How have these principles most affected U.S. markets? F By stimulating consumer demand for products G By making business transactions costlier H By causing shortages of essential materials J By discouraging coordination among producers

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Selected Aspects of the U.S. Economy, 1950-1960 • Civilian employment grew from 59.7 million to 66.4 million. • The gross domestic product (GDP) increased 39 percent. • The average family income increased 57.9 percent. The changes described in this list contributed most directly to — A a decline in home ownership rates B a rise in the number of business failures C a decrease in federal employment opportunities D an increase in consumer spending

B

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was primarily a response to — A increased U.S. presence in China B competition for jobs on the West Coast C rapid population growth in the Northeast D China's actions during the Boxer Rebellion

B

The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States. —U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 2 Which statement from the Declaration of Independence influenced Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution? A "He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power." B "To secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." C "He has obstructed the Administration of Justice, by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary powers." D "These United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and . . . they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown."

D

The Progressive goal to implement women's suffrage was accomplished by — A a national referendum B an executive order C a Supreme Court decision D a constitutional amendment

F

The United States is the world's best hope, but . . . if you tangle her in the intrigues of Europe, you will destroy her power for good, and endanger her very existence. . . . —Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Senator Lodge made this statement in opposition to — F U.S. membership in the League of Nations G the funding of a massive buildup of the U.S. Navy H a relaxation of U.S. citizenship requirements J U.S. entry into the Spanish-American War

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The establishment of speakeasies in the 1920s was an unintended consequence of which federal government action? F The taxation of imported luxury goods G The deportation of suspected communist sympathizers H The prohibition of the sale of alcoholic beverages J The implementation of immigration restrictions

J

The fundamental . . . purpose is to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations. —The Organic Act of 1916 What was the primary result of this legislation? F States instituted their own environmental regulations. G Settlement on lands with fragile ecosystems was prohibited. H Monopolies seized control of natural resources. J National parks were created as a way to manage land resources.

F

The launch of Sputnik I intensified Cold War tensions and caused the — F United States to increase spending on technology and weapons to compete with the Soviet Union G Soviet Union to move missiles and warships to Cuba in order to threaten the United States H United States to send troops and aid to East Berlin to free it from Soviet control J Soviet Union to threaten Europe with nuclear attack if Soviet airspace were violated

H

The main reason the United States launched military operations in Afghanistan in October 2001 was to — F prevent genocide G seize weapons of mass destruction H destroy an international terrorist organization J overthrow an absolute monarchy

D

What is one major reason various industries have adopted the use of automated robotic assembly? A To increase employee work hours B To increase monetary investment C To decrease safety requirements D To increase manufacturing productivity

C

Whenever normal agencies prove inadequate to the task and it becomes necessary for the Executive Branch of the Federal Government to use its powers and authority . . . the President's responsibility is inescapable. In accordance with that responsibility, I have today issued an Executive Order directing the use of troops under Federal authority to aid . . . at Little Rock, Arkansas. —President Dwight D. Eisenhower, address from the White House, September 24, 1957 President Eisenhower exercised his federal authority in an effort to — A ensure the safety of protesters at lunch counter sit-ins B end the violence directed against the Freedom Riders C enforce a ruling to desegregate public schools D protect citizens from rioting spurred by Ku Klux Klan rallies

B

Where . . . the investigation is no longer a general inquiry into an unsolved crime but has begun to focus on a particular suspect, the suspect . . . has requested and been denied an opportunity to consult with his lawyer, and the police have not effectively warned him of his absolute constitutional right to remain silent, the accused has been denied "the Assistance of Counsel" in violation of the Sixth Amendment . . . —Escobedo v. Illinois, 1964 What was one impact of this ruling? A Impeachment procedures were redefined. B Due process guidelines were reexamined. C Full faith and credit was reaffirmed. D State laws were deemed supreme over federal laws.

B

Which factor contributed most to the flooding in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina? A The location of the surrounding barrier islands B The city's low elevation C The presence of offshore oil rigs D The buildup of silt in the Mississippi

D

Which of the following demonstrates the diffusion of American culture? A The establishment of multinational research centers in Antarctica B The presence of German immigrants in the United States C The establishment of a Saudi Arabian embassy in the United States D The rise of baseball as a major sport in Japan

F

Which of these is the best definition of an era? F A period of time identified by political, economic, or social trends G A series of various changes over many years H A series of events unified by individual or organized protests J A period of time lasting between 10 and 15 years

A

• College "teach-ins" • Burning draft cards • Mass demonstrations Which of the following is the best title for this list? A Protests Against the Vietnam War B Opposition to the Arms Race C Support for Gender Equality D Demands to Stop Dumping Chemical Waste

A

• To present new concepts for established products and ideas • To introduce new technology that replaces existing products • To organize and manage an enterprise with some personal risk Which title best completes this list? A Roles of Entrepreneurs B Goals of the Federal Reserve C Objectives of Trade Union Leaders D Responsibilities of Business Professors