US History Regents Questions
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt decided to (1) ban Japanese Americans from serving in Congress (2) deport most Japanese Americans to Japan (3) immediately draft all young Japanese Americans into the military (4) move Japanese Americans to internment camps away from the Pacific Coast
(4) move Japanese Americans to internment camps away from the Pacific Coast
One way in which the Square Deal, the New Frontier, and the Great Society are similar is that each was a (1) plan to promote big business (2) campaign to extend woman's suffrage (3) book written by a muckraking journalist (4) presidential program of reform
(4) presidential program of reform
As related to Latin America, the Roosevelt Corollary strengthened the original Monroe Doctrine by 1) threatening military intervention to stop European interference (2) extending the doctrine to Asia (3) sending humanitarian aid to Mexico and the Caribbean (4) promoting the independence of former United States colonies
1) threatening military intervention to stop European interference
What was one reason many banks failed during the early 1930s? (1) Banks had made risky loans and stock market investments. (2) Banks were overregulated by the federal government. (3) Large banks had formed a monopoly. (4) Banks charged high interest rates for loans.
(1) Banks had made risky loans and stock market investments.
Which document is the result of President Jimmy Carter's efforts to increase stability in the Middle East? (1) Camp David Accords (2) Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (3) Panama Canal Treaty (4) Paris Peace Accords
(1) Camp David Accords
. . . You have to take chances for peace, just as you must take chances in war. Some say that we were brought to the verge of war. Of course we were brought to the verge of war. The ability to get to the verge without getting into the war is the necessary art. If you cannot master it, you inevitably get into war. If you try to run away from it, if you are scared to go to the brink, you are lost. . . . — Secretary of State John Foster Dulles, Time, January 23, 1956 The policy described by Secretary Dulles was most evident in the later actions of the United States during the (1) Cuban missile crisis (2) Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (3) energy crisis of 1973 (4) Camp David talks between Egypt and Israel
(1) Cuban missile crisis
The social contract theory as applied to the Declaration of Independence most directly reflects the ideas of (1) John Locke (2) Thomas Hobbes (3) Baron de Montesquieu (4) Adam Smith
(1) John Locke
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) are all associated with which movement? (1) temperance (2) abolition (3) civil rights (4) environmentalism
(3) civil rights
Which statement most accurately expresses the main idea of this cartoon? (1) Nuclear power plants are subject to risks. (2) Nuclear waste should not be dumped into the oceans. (3) The government should encourage the construction of nuclear facilities. (4) Nuclear power plants are the targets of terrorists.
(1) Nuclear power plants are subject to risks.
Which trend about the population of the United States is most clearly implied by the information in the table? (1) States with warmer climates had larger population increases than those in other regions of the United States. (2) The rural percentage of the population increased throughout the 20th century. (3) Voter turnout increased in the North and in the East. (4) Life expectancy increased in the South and in the West, but decreased in other regions.
(1) States with warmer climates had larger population increases than those in other regions of the United States.
. . . The Executive and the Legislative are so dangerously blended as to give just cause of alarm, and every thing relative thereto, is couched in such ambiguous terms—in such vague and indefinite expression, as is a sufficient ground without any other objection, for the reprobation [disapproval] of a system, that the authors dare not hazard to a clear investigation. . . . There is no provision for a rotation, nor any thing to prevent the perpetuity [permanence] of office in the same hands for life; which by a little well timed bribery, will probably be done, to the exclusion of men of the best abilities from their share in the offices of government. . . . — Mercy Otis Warren, 1788 What reason does Mercy Otis Warren give for the position she stated concerning the executive and legislative branches? (1) The duties of the president and of Congress were not clearly separated. (2) Federal courts were a threat to individual liberty. (3) The thirteen states could never agree on important issues. (4) The United States Constitution would benefit only a wealthy few.
(1) The duties of the president and of Congress were not clearly separated.
Which reform movement is most closely associated with William Lloyd Garrison, Frederick Douglass, and Harriet Beecher Stowe? (1) abolitionist (2) labor (3) Populist (4) Progressive
(1) abolitionist
Which area of the United States showed the strongest support for ratification of the Constitution? (1) coastal areas near the Atlantic Ocean (2) frontier areas west of the Appalachian Mountains (3) farming areas in western New York and Pennsylvania (4) mountain areas in the South
(1) coastal areas near the Atlantic Ocean
The main idea of this cartoon is that public approval of the president in 2006 was directly linked to the (1) cost of gasoline in the United States (2) success in stopping human rights abuses abroad (3) ability to restrict the flow of illegal drugs (4) amount of the budget surplus
(1) cost of gasoline in the United States
Agreements made at the Yalta and Potsdam conferences near the end of World War II resulted in the (1) division of Germany into zones of occupation (2) invasion of the Soviet Union by the Allies (3) creation of the arms control agreements (4) control of the Korean peninsula by United Nations forces
(1) division of Germany into zones of occupation
The formation of business monopolies in the late 1800s was made possible by the (1) effects of laissez-faire policies (2) passage of federal antitrust laws (3) elimination of the free-enterprise system (4) adoption of socialist economic practices
(1) effects of laissez-faire policies
The Northwest Ordinance (1787) and the Homestead Act (1862) both reflected the national government's policy of (1) encouraging the settlement of frontier lands (2) protecting the tribal lands of Native American Indians (3) expanding slavery onto the Great Plains (4) purchasing land from foreign countries
(1) encouraging the settlement of frontier lands
• They are suffering because they have little control over the prices for what they produce. • They have worldwide competition. • They have difficulty organizing to protect themselves. • They pay high prices for capital goods. Which group's economic situation in the 1920s is most accurately described in these statements? (1) farmers (2) railroad companies (3) manufacturers (4) factory workers
(1) farmers
Which geographic factor presented a major problem for settlers on the Great Plains? (1) limited rainfall (2) dense forests (3) mountainous terrain (4) frequent flooding
(1) limited rainfall
Thomas Jefferson used a loose interpretation of the United States Constitution when he (1) negotiated the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803 (2) asked Congress to increase the size of the United States Navy (3) ran for a second term as president (4) opposed the reelection of John Adams in 1800
(1) negotiated the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy responded to the discovery of nuclear missiles in Cuba by (1) ordering a naval quarantine of Cuba (2) capturing strategic locations in Cuba (3) threatening to invade the Soviet Union (4) prohibiting travel to the southeastern United States
(1) ordering a naval quarantine of Cuba
Which factor in the late 1920s was a major cause of the Great Depression? (1) overproduction of manufactured goods (2) high income tax rates (3) limited use of consumer credit (4) low tariffs on European products
(1) overproduction of manufactured goods
The geography of the Atlantic Coastal Plain most influenced the southern economy during the period from 1620 to 1865 because it (1) promoted a plantation system of agriculture (2) led to diversified manufacturing (3) encouraged development of the railroad industry (4) resulted in widespread mining of coal
(1) promoted a plantation system of agriculture
United States involvement in Vietnam in the early 1960s was justified by a widely held belief that (1) United States economic prosperity depended on taking control of South Vietnam (2) failure to defend freedom in South Vietnam would result in communist domination of Southeast Asia (3) supporting South Vietnam would honor United States obligations to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) (4) involvement in Southeast Asia was necessary to prevent communists from seizing control of China
(2) failure to defend freedom in South Vietnam would result in communist domination of Southeast Asia
. . . Question: Mr. President, many people in Congress believe in the tax cuts—I mean, the budget cuts, but are very concerned about the tax cuts. They fear it will be inflationary. How do you plan to combat that fear among Congress? President Reagan: Well, I mentioned that last night, this fear that the tax cuts would be inflationary. First of all, a number of fine economists like Murray Weidenbaum and many of his associates don't think that that's so. But also we've got history on our side. Every major tax cut that has been made in this century in our country has resulted in even the government getting more revenue than it did before, because the base of the economy is so broadened by doing it. . . . — Question-and-Answer Session with President Ronald Reagan, 1981 Based on this excerpt, President Ronald Reagan's economic policy called for (1) reducing taxes to increase investment by private businesses (2) increasing government spending on social welfare programs (3) limiting military spending to balance the federal budget (4) raising taxes to decrease inflation
(1) reducing taxes to increase investment by private businesses
The point of view expressed by this cartoonist is that this "new" United States foreign policy is (1) risky and may not succeed (2) certain to lead to another war (3) a violation of the United Nations Charter (4) too expensive to support
(1) risky and may not succeed
After the Civil War, the most common occupations for freedmen were (1) sharecroppers and tenant farmers (2) factory owners and teachers (3) skilled artisans and mechanics (4) miners and soldiers
(1) sharecroppers and tenant farmers
A principal reason for calling the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was to (1) strengthen the central government (2) settle land disputes with Canada (3) increase the power of the states (4) weaken the system of checks and balances
(1) strengthen the central government
Which event is an example of nativism in the 1920s? (1) the trial of Sacco and Vanzetti (2) the verdict in the Scopes trial (3) the Teapot Dome scandal (4) the stock market crash
(1) the trial of Sacco and Vanzetti
Which 19th-century phrase best describes the overall efforts of the United States to expand westward to the Pacific Ocean? (1) "Remember the Alamo" (2) "Manifest Destiny" (3) "Bleeding Kansas" (4) "Remember the Maine"
(2) "Manifest Destiny"
Which statement most accurately represents the point of view depicted in this 1903 cartoon? (1) Literacy tests are needed to limit immigration to the United States. (2) Americans significantly disagree over immigration policy. (3) The nation's economy depends on continuing large-scale immigration. (4) Nativist opposition to immigration is declining.
(2) Americans significantly disagree over immigration policy.
Which phrase best completes the heading of the partial outline below? I. Native American Indian _____________ A. Occupation of Alcatraz B. Wounded Knee (1973) C. Formation of American Indian Movement (AIM) (1) Protests Against the Vietnam War (2) Demands for Equality (3) Attempts to Culturally Assimilate (4) Support for the War on Poverty
(2) Demands for Equality
Which idea best expresses the philosophy of Progressive reformers? (1) Economic growth should take priority over social concerns. (2) Government actions should promote solutions to problems in society. (3) Reform should come from private business leaders. (4) Labor unions could undermine the free enterprise system.
(2) Government actions should promote solutions to problems in society.
• Pure Food and Drug Act passed. • Graduated income tax established. • Federal Reserve System created. These events occurred during which historic period? (1) Reconstruction (2) Progressive Era (3) Roaring Twenties (4) Cold War
(2) Progressive Era
Which conclusion is most clearly supported by this photograph? (1) Textile manufacturing was not important to the national economy. (2) State and federal governments did not adequately regulate child labor. (3) American factories were less productive than factories in other countries. (4) Strict federal safety standards were enforced in factories across the nation.
(2) State and federal governments did not adequately regulate child labor.
• October 4, 1957—Soviet Union launches Sputnik • April 12, 1961—a Soviet cosmonaut is the first person to orbit Earth • February 20, 1962—John Glenn is the first American to orbit Earth • July 20, 1969—Neil Armstrong walks on the Moon Which conclusion do these events directly support? (1) The United States was the first to orbit Earth. (2) The United States space program eventually surpassed the Soviet Union's program. (3) The Soviet Union and the United States both militarized space. (4) Sputnik had little domestic influence on the United States.
(2) The United States space program eventually surpassed the Soviet Union's program.
What was the reason the Equal Rights Amendment did not become part of the United States Constitution? (1) President Ronald Reagan vetoed it. (2) Three-fourths of the states did not ratify it. (3) The National Organization for Women (NOW) did not support it. (4) The Supreme Court ruled it was unconstitutional.
(2) Three-fourths of the states did not ratify it.
Which demographic change resulted from the economic developments of the late 1800s? (1) an increase in African American migration from the North to the South (2) an increase in the number of people living in urban areas (3) a decrease in the number of immigrants coming to the United States (4) a decrease in the number of factory workers in the Northeast
(2) an increase in the number of people living in urban areas
The defeat of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's "court packing" plan by Congress is an example of (1) federalism (2) checks and balances (3) due process (4) the amendment process
(2) checks and balances
...This new phenomenon [nuclear chain reaction] would also lead to the construction of bombs, and it is conceivable—though much less certain—that extremely powerful bombs of a new type may thus be constructed. . . . Yours very truly, Albert Einstein — Letter to President Franklin D. Roosevelt from Albert Einstein, August 2, 1939 The administration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt reacted to the information contained in this letter by (1) declaring war on the Axis powers (2) creating the Manhattan Project (3) proposing the Lend-Lease plan (4) initiating the D-Day invasion of Europe
(2) creating the Manhattan Project
The purchase of the Louisiana Territory in 1803 was supported by farmers in Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee primarily because they wanted to (1) end conflicts with Mexico on the western frontier (2) gain unrestricted access to the Mississippi River and the port of New Orleans (3) end the practice of slavery (4) secure an easier route for transporting their products to the Pacific Coast
(2) gain unrestricted access to the Mississippi River and the port of New Orleans
Which action was an attempt by southern state governments after the Civil War to limit the rights of African Americans? (1) ratification of the 13th amendment (2) implementation of the Black Codes (3) establishment of the Freedmen's Bureau (4) impeachment of President Andrew Johnson
(2) implementation of the Black Codes
During the 1960s, the actions of Cesar Chavez led to improved conditions for (1) coal miners (2) migrant farm workers (3) autoworkers (4) health care workers
(2) migrant farm workers
Which geographic feature was most important for the development of commerce in the New England and middle colonies? (1) limited rainfall (2) natural harbors (3) long growing season (4) mountainous terrain
(2) natural harbors
The USA Patriot Act (2001) was passed to (1) recruit volunteers for military service (2) protect the United States from terrorists (3) prohibit citizens from criticizing government policies (4) safeguard civil liberties from abuse by the government
(2) protect the United States from terrorists
Passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act (1854) was criticized by Northern newspapers because it (1) limited settlement in those territories (2) repealed the 36°30' line of the Missouri Compromise (3) upheld the Supreme Court decision in Gibbons v. Ogden (4) admitted Maine to the Union as a free state
(2) repealed the 36°30' line of the Missouri Compromise
The primary aim of the writers of the United States Constitution was to (1) eliminate the bicameral legislature (2) strengthen the power of the central government (3) preserve the supremacy of the states (4) weaken the independence of the judiciary
(2) strengthen the power of the central government
What was the primary reason for the creation of both the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan? (1) to reward the Chinese for their role in the Allied victory over Japan (2) the fear of Soviet communist expansion throughout Europe (3) the need to support colonial independence movements in the developing world (4) the protection of vital United States interests in Middle East oil fields
(2) the fear of Soviet communist expansion throughout Europe
The main reason the United States Senate did not approve the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 was because the treaty (1) did not force Germany to return conquered territory (2) threatened to draw the nation into future international conflicts (3) failed to include war reparations (4) was opposed by President Woodrow Wilson
(2) threatened to draw the nation into future international conflicts
Which event during the Colonial Era most influenced the concept of freedom of the press? (1) passage of the Navigation Acts (2) trial of John Peter Zenger (3) creation of the Albany Plan of Union (4) establishment of the House of Burgesses
(2) trial of John Peter Zenger
President Theodore Roosevelt earned a reputation as a trustbuster because he (1) favored the conservation of natural resources (2) used court actions to break up business monopolies (3) sided with labor unions against big business (4) opposed the efforts of consumer advocates
(2) used court actions to break up business monopolies
The main idea of this cartoon is that telephone surveillance by the National Security Administration (NSA) (1) has been troubled by technical difficulties (2) violates some of the protections of the United States Constitution (3) is legal because it protects the privacy of Internet users (4) increases hacking of top-secret government information
(2) violates some of the protections of the United States Constitution
One reason Antifederalist governors of New York and Virginia opposed ratification of the United States Constitution was because it would (1) force them to abandon western land claims (2) weaken the powers of state governments (3) strengthen slavery (4) make the amendment process more difficult
(2) weaken the powers of state governments
Speaker A: The political union created by the Constitution of the United States is not a temporary compact of the states but rather an unbreakable bond created by the people of the nation. Speaker B: The reserved powers are clearly indicated and protected in both the original Constitution and in the 10th amendment of the Bill of Rights. Speaker C: Liberty is best preserved in the hands of the government closest to the people. Union is desirable only if it preserves our liberty. Speaker D: Nullification! Secession! What miserable words—words that threaten the continuance of both our liberty and our Union. Which two speakers express the greatest support for the concept of States rights? (1) A and B (2) A and D (3) B and C (4) C and D
(3) B and C
Which legislation resulted from the publication of Upton Sinclair's novel, The Jungle? (1) Hepburn Act (2) Dawes Act (3) Meat Inspection Act (4) Interstate Commerce Act
(3) Meat Inspection Act
Which statement most accurately describes the principle of federalism? (1) States have the power to review national laws. (2) The ultimate power is given to the voters. (3) Power is divided between the national and state governments. (4) Power is shared by the two political parties.
(3) Power is divided between the national and state governments.
Which United States foreign policy is being referred to in this cartoon? (1) Neutrality Act (2) Atlantic Charter (3) Truman Doctrine (4) Manhattan Project
(3) Truman Doctrine
Which heading would be most accurate for the partial outline below? I. _________________________________ A. United States restricts arms sales in 1935. B. President Roosevelt gives "quarantine" speech in 1937. C. Cash-and-carry policy goes into effect in 1939. D. Britain receives lend-lease aid in 1941. (1) Congress Expands War Powers (2) Media Influences Foreign Policy (3) United States Moves Away From Neutrality (4) International Community Unites for Peace
(3) United States Moves Away From Neutrality
The Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 and the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 were passed by Congress to (1) help regulate the money supply (2) promote investment in manufacturing (3) control business practices that limited competition (4) limit the hours of working women
(3) control business practices that limited competition
In the late 1890s, yellow journalism most directly influenced the United States government's decision to (1) build the Panama Canal (2) open Japan to trade with the West (3) enter the Spanish-American War (4) purchase Alaska and Hawaii
(3) enter the Spanish-American War
Since the 1960s, a major goal of the women's movement has been to gain (1) full property rights (2) better access to public education (3) equal economic opportunity (4) the right to vote
(3) equal economic opportunity
Which combination of factors contributed most directly to the severe recession in the United States economy in 2008? (1) immigration restrictions and lack of skilled workers (2) cuts in defense spending and social welfare programs (3) excessive use of credit and bank speculation in the mortgage market (4) tight monetary policy and overregulation of banks
(3) excessive use of credit and bank speculation in the mortgage market
"All Federal Employees Required to Take Loyalty Oath" "Army-McCarthy Hearings Begin" "Rosenbergs Convicted" These newspaper headlines from the decade following World War II are all connected to the (1) war crimes trials in Japan (2) passage of civil rights legislation in the United States (3) fear of communism in the United States (4) debate over economic aid to Europe
(3) fear of communism in the United States
The New Deal attempted to carry out the theme of the cartoon by (1) restricting labor union membership (2) loaning money to foreign countries (3) funding many public works projects (4) banning the sale of stocks and bonds
(3) funding many public works projects
The purpose of the initiative, referendum, and recall was to (1) eliminate the two-party system (2) limit participation in state elections (3) increase citizen influence in government (4) strengthen the power of political machines
(3) increase citizen influence in government
Between 1820 and 1850, Southern lawmakers consistently opposed protective tariffs because these tariffs (1) decreased trade between the states (2) harmed American shipping (3) increased the cost of imports (4) weakened national security
(3) increased the cost of imports
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's first 100 days are regarded by many historians as successful because (1) the Senate agreed to join the League of Nations (2) he increased the number of Supreme Court Justices (3) many of his New Deal proposals were enacted into law (4) the Great Depression came to an end
(3) many of his New Deal proposals were enacted into law
As stated in the United States Constitution, which group is directly elected by the people? (1) Supreme Court justices (2) presidential cabinet members (3) members of the House of Representatives (4) political party leaders
(3) members of the House of Representatives
W. E. B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington strongly disagreed over the (1) need for passage of the 14th amendment to acquire civil rights (2) benefits of the Harlem Renaissance (3) method and speed for attaining equal rights for African Americans (4) use of the federal policy of affirmative action to aid African Americans
(3) method and speed for attaining equal rights for African Americans
The internment of Japanese Americans during World War II primarily affected those Japanese Americans who lived (1) in the Ohio River valley (2) along the Gulf Coast (3) on the West Coast (4) near the Rio Grande border with Mexico
(3) on the West Coast
Political rights for women grew most rapidly on the western frontier primarily because (1) the settlers were influenced by Native American Indian societies (2) women greatly outnumbered men in the West (3) pioneer life often required men and women to share responsibilities equally (4) immigrants settling in the West brought ideals of gender equality from Europe
(3) pioneer life often required men and women to share responsibilities equally
During the 1920s, Congress established a quota system for immigration in order to (1) ensure that the United States would have enough factory workers (2) keep migrant workers out of the country (3) reduce immigration from southern and eastern Europe (4) assist refugees from war-torn countries
(3) reduce immigration from southern and eastern Europe
The victory of Andrew Jackson in the presidential election of 1828 was aided by (1) the support of eastern bankers (2) implementing woman's suffrage (3) reducing property qualifications for voting (4) the endorsement of northern abolitionists
(3) reducing property qualifications for voting
In the United States, third parties have been influential because they have often (1) outspent their political opponents (2) provided the presidential candidate of the major parties (3) suggested reforms later adopted by the two major parties (4) elected majorities in both Congress and state legislatures
(3) suggested reforms later adopted by the two major parties
Which remedy has been proposed to correct a problem identified by the author concerning elected offices? (1) campaign spending restrictions (2) expansion of the civil service system (3) term limits on members of Congress (4) direct election of the president
(3) term limits on members of Congress
A major significance of the Korean War (1950- 1953) is that for the first time (1) an atomic bomb was used in warfare (2) Asian and United States troops fought against each other (3) the United Nations used military force to oppose aggression (4) the Soviet Union and the United States supported the same side
(3) the United Nations used military force to oppose aggression
The Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 were similar to the Espionage and Sedition Acts passed during World War I because they both (1) provided for the draft of men into the military (2) gave the government greater control over the production of goods (3) tried to restrict criticism of and opposition to government policies (4) attempted to justify United States involvement in a foreign war
(3) tried to restrict criticism of and opposition to government policies
The Palmer Raids after World War I were controversial because the federal government (1) led a campaign against discrimination and racial segregation (2) imprisoned suffragists who led protest marches (3) violated the civil liberties of suspected radicals (4) granted asylum to European refugees
(3) violated the civil liberties of suspected radicals
The political opinions expressed in these statements relate most directly to the start of which war? (1) Revolutionary War (2) War of 1812 (3) Mexican-American War (4) Civil War
(4) Civil War
Policy of open immigration Available natural resources Abundant food supply Government policies that support business Which title is most appropriate for this graphic organizer? (1) Rise of Labor Unions (2) Innovations and Technology (3) Vertical Integration of Business (4) Factors Contributing to Industrialization
(4) Factors Contributing to Industrialization
Which pairing matches a 19th-century business leader with the industry he developed? (1) Cornelius Vanderbilt—textile (2) Andrew Carnegie—meatpacking (3) J. P. Morgan—sugar (4) John D. Rockefeller—oil
(4) John D. Rockefeller—oil
In the 1840s, westward expansion was justified by a belief in (1) laissez-faire (2) popular sovereignty (3) cultural pluralism (4) Manifest Destiny
(4) Manifest Destiny
Which action was an attempt to close the "gap" referred to in the cartoon? (1) signing the Yalta Agreement (2) passing the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (3) proposing the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) (4) agreeing to the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT)
(4) agreeing to the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT)
The United States responded to the Berlin blockade in 1948 by (1) boycotting German-made imports (2) building the Berlin Wall (3) stopping all traffic leaving Berlin (4) airlifting food and supplies into Berlin
(4) airlifting food and supplies into Berlin
In the first half of the 19th century, canal building was important to economic growth because canals (1) could be used in all seasons of the year (2) provided access to free homesteads in the West (3) charged lower rates than the transcontinental railroad (4) allowed faster transport of farm and industrial products
(4) allowed faster transport of farm and industrial products
The Supreme Court decisions in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) and in Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) resulted in (1) large land grants for Native American Indians (2) an expansion of the rights of African Americans (3) greater state regulation of business activities (4) an increase in the power of the federal government over state governments
(4) an increase in the power of the federal government over state governments
The power of the president to veto laws and the power of the House of Representatives to impeach are examples of (1) federalism (2) the unwritten constitution (3) executive privilege (4) checks and balances
(4) checks and balances
Britain ended the practice of salutary neglect following the French and Indian War (1754-1763) which directly contributed to the (1) end of the African slave trade (2) refusal of France to give up Canada (3) increased conflict with Spain along the Mississippi River (4) colonial protests of Americans against new taxes
(4) colonial protests of Americans against new taxes
Between 1900 and 1930, United States relations with Latin America were characterized by repeated United States efforts to (1) encourage the redistribution of land to the poor (2) deny economic aid to developing nations (3) limit the influence of communist dictators (4) control the internal affairs of many nations in the region
(4) control the internal affairs of many nations in the region
After World War II, one important outcome of the passage of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 (GI Bill) was that it (1) allowed women to serve in combat positions (2) limited suburban growth (3) provided funds for new military bases (4) created educational and housing assistance for veterans
(4) created educational and housing assistance for veterans
One way in which Ida Tarbell, Upton Sinclair, and Jacob Riis were similar is that each sought to (1) end racial discrimination (2) control illegal immigration (3) limit government regulations (4) expose economic and social abuses
(4) expose economic and social abuses
The main idea of this political cartoon from the 1930s is that President Franklin D. Roosevelt (1) continued the laissez-faire policies of earlier presidents (2) supported business over labor (3) favored government ownership of major industries (4) extended help to those in need
(4) extended help to those in need
During the 1920s, the influence of the Ku Klux Klan and the passage of laws setting immigration quotas illustrated the (1) rejection of traditional religious values (2) support for integrated public schools (3) negative reaction to the Scopes trial (4) growth of nativism
(4) growth of nativism
Which social change was accelerated by the passage of the Interstate Highway Act in 1956? (1) revitalization of urban areas (2) demand for new forms of public transpor- tation (3) growth of the Northeast's population relative to that of the South and West (4) movement from cities to new suburban communities
(4) movement from cities to new suburban communities
Which set of events in United States history is most closely associated with westward expansion? (1) passage of the Indian Removal Act of 1830 and the Compromise of 1877 (2) issuing the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 and creation of the Federal Reserve System in 1913 (3) passage of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933 and creation of the Tennesee Valley Authority in 1933 (4) passage of the Homestead Act of 1862 and opening of the transcontinental railroad in 1869
(4) passage of the Homestead Act of 1862 and opening of the transcontinental railroad in 1869
One major policy difference between President Herbert Hoover and President Franklin D. Roosevelt was that President Roosevelt (1) focused primarily on reducing tariffs (2) stressed tax cuts and subsidies for big business (3) adopted a laissez-faire philosophy (4) proposed direct aid to farmers and the unemployed
(4) proposed direct aid to farmers and the unemployed
One purpose of the Chinese Exclusion Act (1882) was to (1) speed construction of the western railroads (2) encourage settlement of the Pacific Coast (3) expand the civil rights of immigrants (4) protect the jobs of American workers
(4) protect the jobs of American workers
". . . It is not the mission of the United States to set right everything that is amiss all over the world, even if we have interests involved, or to take part in remodelling the government of some four hundred millions of people who deeply resent foreign interference with their affairs. . . ." — Josiah Quincy, 1900 The author of this statement is expressing his support for (1) war as an instrument of foreign policy (2) the policy of imperialism (3) business investment in foreign countries (4) the principle of noninvolvement
(4) the principle of noninvolvement
Political parties, the president's cabinet, and national nominating conventions are considered examples of (1) delegated powers (2) separation of powers (3) the elastic clause (4) the unwritten constitution
(4) the unwritten constitution
The main argument used by President Richard Nixon to block publication of the Pentagon Papers was that their disclosure would (1) damage his environmental policies (2) jeopardize trade relationships (3) harm the prosperity of the nation (4) threaten national security
(4) threaten national security
