US History B - Era of Cultural Change (Unit #4)

Which statement would a judicial activist most likely make? A. "Interpretations of the Constitution must change because its authors could not foresee modern life." B. "The court must protect the Constitution from changes to its original meaning." C. "Government should exercise only those powers specifically named within the Constitution." D. "The Supreme Court must evaluate laws according to the literal language of the Constitution."

A. "Interpretations of the Constitution must change because its authors could not foresee modern life."

In the 1960s, American men had to register for the draft if they were between the ages of A. 18 and 25. B. 19 and 27. C. 20 and 29. D. 21 and 31.

A. 18 and 25.

How did the Vietnam War affect immigration to the United States in the 1970s? A. Asian immigration increased because many Vietnamese people escaped the chaos and violence after the war. B. Only a few children emigrated from Vietnam because families of US service personnel faced restrictive policies. C. War refugees were kept from entering the country because they were considered illegal immigrants. D. Fewer Vietnamese people were interested in immigrating to the United States in the wake of the war.

A. Asian immigration increased because many Vietnamese people escaped the chaos and violence after the war.

Which of the following best describes why President Kennedy believed education was important? A. He believed that better education was key to civil rights and greater equality. B. He believed that a better-educated nation would beat Russia in the space race to the moon. C. He believed that better education would end disease and poverty. D. He believed that a better-educated nation would advocate more for the environment.

A. He believed that better education was key to civil rights and greater equality.

How did the environment in which Kennedy was assassinated contribute to its tragic impact? A. It happened outside in a public place, where many people had gathered to watch him drive by. B. It took place in an auditorium, where he was campaigning for fellow Democrats. C. It took place outside in the nation's capital, where many people had gathered to hear him speak. D. It happened in a northern state, where he and fellow Democrats were extremely popular.

A. It happened outside in a public place, where many people had gathered to watch him drive by.

What impact did the civil rights movement have on US immigration policies in the 1960s? A. It made people more aware of the need for equality and fairness in policies. B. Racial tensions related to the movement led to fewer people being allowed to immigrate. C. It led to the institution of policies that encouraged discrimination. D. It led people to believe that long-standing policies would never be changed.

A. It made people more aware of the need for equality and fairness in policies.

How did the Tet Offensive affect the people of the United States during the Vietnam War? A. It turned public opinion against Johnson's handling of the war. B. It caused more than 50,000 American troops to lose their lives. C. It left many US ships with extensive damage. D. It caused the American people to fear the Viet Cong.

A. It turned public opinion against Johnson's handling of the war.

Which statement best describes the Great Society programs? A. Many of them are still in effect today. B. They were cheaper than other programs. C. They ended the problems they were meant to solve. D. Most of them cost less now than they did originally.

A. Many of them are still in effect today.

Who signed an order stating that children who had been brought into the United States illegally could stay if they met certain requirements? A. President Barack Obama B. President George W. Bush C. President Bill Clinton D. President George H. W. Bush

A. President Barack Obama

Which occurred in the wake of King's assassination in 1968? A. Riots broke out in more than one hundred cities across the United States as people grieved. B. The civil rights movement was disbanded in the absence of leadership. C. Most activists came to believe that nonviolence was the best approach. D. Robert F. Kennedy assumed King's role within the civil rights movement.

A. Riots broke out in more than one hundred cities across the United States as people grieved.

Medicare and Medicaid were developed during the New Deal as parts of which system? A. Social Security B. the Civil Rights Act C. the Economic Opportunity Act D. National Teacher Corps

A. Social Security

What is the main reason so many Great Society programs became law during the Johnson presidency? A. The Democrats had a supermajority in Congress and passed many of the bills Johnson proposed. B. The Republicans had a supermajority in Congress and passed many of the bills Johnson proposed. C. Johnson used his experience as a teacher to educate and excite the people of the United States about his Great Society plan. D. Johnson was an Eastern intellectual; as a result, the public related to him and supported his programs.

A. The Democrats had a supermajority in Congress and passed many of the bills Johnson proposed.

Which statement best summarizes the impact of the Immigration Act of 1965 on Asian and Latin American immigrants? A. The elimination of the quota system made it easier for Asians to immigrate and more difficult for Latin Americans to immigrate. B. The elimination of the quota system was not beneficial to either Asian immigrants or Latin American immigrants. C. Quotas were placed on immigrants from Asia but not on immigrants from Latin America. D. The elimination of the quota system made it easier for Latin Americans to immigrate and more difficult for Asians to immigrate.

A. The elimination of the quota system made it easier for Asians to immigrate and more difficult for Latin Americans to immigrate.

How did police respond to the protestors at the Democratic National Convention in 1968? A. The police attacked the protestors and innocent bystanders. B. The police created a riot between the protestors and bystanders. C. The police maintained a respectful distance from the protestors. D. The police maintained order without resorting to violence.

A. The police attacked the protestors and innocent bystanders.

Why were the Students for a Democratic Society a significant group in the 1960s? A. They held the first national protest against the war in Vietnam. B. They organized an iconic three-day festival of countercultural music. C. They organized rallies in support of US involvement in the Vietnam War. D. They held the first sit-ins and teach-ins to assert students' right to free speech.

A. They held the first national protest against the war in Vietnam.

In what manner did hundreds of thousands of Americans pay their respects to President Kennedy when he died? A. They visited the Capitol, where he lay in state. B. They visited the place of his birth. C. They joined the Peace Corps. D. They joined the civil rights movement.

A. They visited the Capitol, where he lay in state.

The student movement that began at the University of California at Berkeley in 1964 A. addressed free speech and students' rights. B. called for stronger support of the Vietnam War. C. focused on reelecting President Lyndon Johnson. D. was a counterpoint to the hippie movement.

A. addressed free speech and students' rights.

Which idea from the 1950s inspired the counterculture movement of the 1960s? A. an interest in travel and wanderlust B. an appreciation of materialism C. a rejection of religion and spirituality D. an embrace of traditional values

A. an interest in travel and wanderlust

Who protested outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in 1968? A. antiwar activists B. prowar activists C. civil rights opponents D. conservative leaders

A. antiwar activists

Which is an example of an act of civil disobedience? A. burning a draft card B. attending an antiwar speech C. singing an antiwar song D. going to a music festival

A. burning a draft card

How did some young men who were drafted during the Vietnam War avoid military service? A. by fleeing to Canada or another country B. by throwing away their draft cards C. by getting a high school diploma D. by staging marches in Washington, DC

A. by fleeing to Canada or another country

Some people consider Griswold v. Connecticut to be an example of judicial activism because it A. established a right to privacy, which the Constitution does not explicitly name. B. outlawed prayer in school, which was a practice supported by many Americans. C. created a new requirement for police to follow when making arrests. D. awarded public school students the same rights as adults.

A. established a right to privacy, which the Constitution does not explicitly name.

President Kennedy contributed to the civil rights movement by appointing African Americans to A. government positions. B. positions at universities. C. positions in the space program. D. positions in the Peace Corps.

A. government positions.

Between the 1960s and the 2000s, immigration from Asian nations A. greatly increased. B. greatly decreased. C. stopped entirely. D. remained the same.

A. greatly increased.

In the 1960s, a form of protest known as a teach-in typically A. involved groups participating in speeches and debates. B. included students occupying university buildings. C. included a large group marching down public streets. D. involved draft dodgers burning draft cards.

A. involved groups participating in speeches and debates.

During the early 1960s, many senior citizens faced the challenges of A. poverty and a lack of health insurance. B. poverty and a lack of education. C. technological changes and a lack of education. D. technological changes and voting restrictions.

A. poverty and a lack of health insurance.

The creation of the National Endowment for the Arts and the Public Broadcasting System was related to the broader goal of A. public education. B. public health. C. job creation. D. racial equality.

A. public education.

Following the implementation of several Great Society programs, high school graduation rates A. rose. B. declined. C. rose, then declined. D. did not change.

A. rose.

During the Vietnam War, most Americans became aware of the Tet Offensive as a result of A. television reports. B. antiwar protests. C. a speech by the president. D. a speech by the generals.

A. television reports.

Why did many South Koreans move to the United States in the 1960s? A. the chance of family reunions B. war in their homeland C. poverty in their homeland D. religious persecution

A. the chance of family reunions

What was the goal of the Apollo program? A. to launch moon missions B. to send Americans into space C. to test new space technologies D. to launch the Sputnik satellite

A. to launch moon missions

In 1965, the United States launched Operation Rolling Thunder, which involved A. using aircraft to bomb North Vietnam. B. using American ships to shell the city of Hanoi. C. sending half a million troops to South Vietnam. D. taking over the defense against the Viet Cong.

A. using aircraft to bomb North Vietnam.

Which statement best supports the fact that the United States is becoming more diverse? A. Quotas restricting immigration from certain parts of the world have been removed, but there are still limits on immigration. B. By 2050, more than half the population of the United States will belong to an ethnic minority group. C. Between 2007 and 2009, the number of illegal immigrants in the United States dropped from nearly 12 million to less than 11 million. D. More people in the United States are of Latin American ancestry than of Asian ancestry.

B. By 2050, more than half the population of the United States will belong to an ethnic minority group.

Who filed a 1966 Supreme Court case because he was arrested and interrogated without being told of his rights? A. Leonard Tinker B. Ernesto Miranda C. Thurgood Marshall D. C. Lee Buxton

B. Ernesto Miranda

Who assassinated Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968? A. Lee Harvey Oswald B. James Earl Ray C. Sirhan Sirhan D. Jack Ruby

B. James Earl Ray

Who was accused of firing the shots that killed President Kennedy? A. Jack Ruby B. Lee Harvey Oswald C. Lyndon Johnson D. Fidel Castro

B. Lee Harvey Oswald

Who was the first president to send US combat troops to fight in the Vietnam War? A. Dwight Eisenhower B. Lyndon Johnson C. John Kennedy D. Richard Nixon

B. Lyndon Johnson

Which best describes Richard Nixon's win in 1968? A. Nixon's win heralded a continuation of 1960s liberal politics. B. Nixon's win marked a pivot away from the era of social reform. C. Nixon's win indicated that the public supported the Vietnam War. D. Nixon's win suggested a turn away from conservative politics.

B. Nixon's win marked a pivot away from the era of social reform.

What did protestors do at the Democratic National Convention in 1968? A. They calmly marched single file into the convention hall. B. They chanted and threw objects at the police outside the hall. C. They put up a perimeter around the convention center. D. They attacked a crowd of people and innocent bystanders.

B. They chanted and threw objects at the police outside the hall.

In April of 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. had come to Memphis to speak in support of A. women's rights. B. a labor strike. C. a local candidate. D. education programs.

B. a labor strike.

Which of these groups was most consistently opposed to the Vietnam War by the late 1960s? A. fathers B. hippies C. doctors D. professors

B. hippies

President Eisenhower believed in the domino theory, which states that A. if an aggressor nation invades one country successfully, it will invade another. B. if one country falls to communism, its neighbors are also likely to do so. C. if the United States can defeat one communist country, it can defeat them all. D. if one section of a country is taken over, the rest of the country will also fall.

B. if one country falls to communism, its neighbors are also likely to do so.

The Immigration Act of 1924 was considered outdated by the 1960s because A. no more immigrants were arriving from Asia. B. immigration patterns were changing. C. more immigrants were arriving from Europe. D. immigrants wanted a stronger quota system.

B. immigration patterns were changing.

People protested at the Democratic National Convention in 1968 because A. the Republicans stormed the convention. B. the Democratic Party was divided. C. the Republican Party was divided. D. the Democrats had been locked out.

B. the Democratic Party was divided.

Which best explains why the United States sent military aid to Vietnam in the 1950s? A. to support the Viet Cong of North Vietnam B. to help South Vietnam without committing troops C. to negotiate a settlement to unify Vietnam D. to convince South Vietnam to abandon communism

B. to help South Vietnam without committing troops

Which best describes the purpose of President Kennedy's Peace Corps program? A. to send volunteers interstate to learn about regions of the United States B. to help developing nations improve health care, agriculture, and other areas C. to work with other nations to promote peace between space programs D. to help keep democratic regimes in power in different parts of the world

B. to help developing nations improve health care, agriculture, and other areas

In which case did the Warren Court establish a constitutional right to privacy? A. Tinker v. Des Moines School District B. Engel v. Vitale C. Griswold v. Connecticut D. Miranda v. Arizona

C. Griswold v. Connecticut

How did the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution affect US involvement in the Vietnam War? A. It sent the first US troops to Vietnam, thus establishing a precedent. B. It authorized Operation Rolling Thunder, which led to more troop involvement. C. It gave the president the ability to send troops without congressional approval. D. It declared war, making the commitment of US troops necessary.

C. It gave the president the ability to send troops without congressional approval.

How did the Tet Offensive affect the South Vietnamese people during the Vietnam War? A. It turned public opinion in South Vietnam against the war. B. It caused the South Vietnamese to lose more than 50,000 troops. C. It left many South Vietnamese towns and cities with extensive damage. D. It led people to believe that communism was the answer.

C. It left many South Vietnamese towns and cities with extensive damage.

The US city with the largest Cuban population is A. San Jose. B. Phoenix. C. Miami. D. Philadelphia.

C. Miami.

The end of immigration quotas in the 1960s led to A. a significant decrease in safe places for refugee immigrants. B. a significant increase in discrimination against immigrants. C. a significant increase in the number of Asian immigrants. D. a significant decrease in the number of Asian immigrants.

C. a significant increase in the number of Asian immigrants.

During his presidency, Richard Nixon struggled to A. fight for economic justice. B. fight for civil rights. C. end the war in Vietnam. D. unite the Democratic Party.

C. end the war in Vietnam.

The US Supreme Court is the A. middle court in the federal judicial branch. B. middle court in state judicial branches. C. highest court in the federal judicial branch. D. highest court in state judicial branches.

C. highest court in the federal judicial branch.

Members of the 1960s counterculture movement were often called A. doves. B. hawks. C. hippies. D. hipsters.

C. hippies.

The Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 included programs that focused on job training, education, and A. health care. B. agriculture. C. housing. D. transportation.

C. housing.

When did the Bay of Pigs invasion into Cuba occur? A. in 1948 B. in 1959 C. in 1961 D. in 1989

C. in 1961

Between 1965 and 1968, the Vietnam War was fought primarily A. on the sea. B. in the air. C. in the jungle. D. in large cities.

C. in the jungle.

The crisis at the Democratic National Convention marked a breakdown in A. race relations. B. economic justice. C. law and order. D. social policy.

C. law and order.

As a result of the crisis at the Democratic National Convention in 1968, A. many Democrats left the country. B. the electoral system was changed. C. people lost faith in the political system. D. the Democratic Party won the presidency.

C. people lost faith in the political system.

Which act prohibited discrimination in the selling or renting of homes? A. the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965 B. the Civil Rights Act of 1964 C. the Fair Housing Act of 1968 D. the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964

C. the Fair Housing Act of 1968

Which is a First Amendment right that was ruled on by the Warren Court? A. the right to bear arms B. the right to vote C. the right to free speech D. the right to a trial by jury

C. the right to free speech

If the United States became a "majority-minority" nation, A. whites would be the majority, but there would still be ethnic minorities. B. there would be an equal number of whites and ethnic minorities. C. there would be more ethnic minorities in the population than whites. D. no one would be considered white or part of an ethnic minority group.

C. there would be more ethnic minorities in the population than whites.

As a result of Kennedy's plans, NASA created the Mercury program specifically A. to test new computer technologies. B. to operate marian exploration missions. C. to send Americans into space. D. to send a satellite to Mars.

C. to send Americans into space.

To combat US troops in Vietnam, the Viet Cong A. relied on superior firepower. B. drafted infantry soldiers. C. used guerrilla warfare tactics. D. bombed US positions relentlessly.

C. used guerrilla warfare tactics.

In Engel v. Vitale, the Supreme Court decided that prayer in school A. was protected under freedom of speech. B. violated the right to privacy. C. violated freedom of religion. D. was protected under freedom of expression.

C. violated freedom of religion.

The Beats of the 1950s were a group of influential A. musicians. B. politicians. C. writers. D. soldiers.

C. writers.

Who entered the presidential election of 1968 as a third-party candidate? A. Hubert Humphrey B. Lyndon B. Johnson C. Richard Nixon D. George Wallace

D. George Wallace

What action did President Johnson take regarding President Kennedy's proposed Civil Rights Act? A. He vetoed the bill after Congress passed it. B. He convinced many legislators to vote against it. C. He rewrote it to make its requirements stricter. D. He used public sympathy to push it through Congress.

D. He used public sympathy to push it through Congress.

Which statement best describes how Americans in the 1960s felt about the Vietnam War? A. Throughout the 1960s, most Americans strongly opposed the war, refused to support the troops, and held antiwar protests. B. Throughout the 1960s, most Americans fervently supported the war, supported the troops, and contributed to the war effort. C. In the early 1960s, most Americans actively supported the war. In the second half of the decade, their support decreased. D. In the early 1960s, few Americans concerned themselves with the war. By the end of the decade, most Americans believed that the war had been a mistake.

D. In the early 1960s, few Americans concerned themselves with the war. By the end of the decade, most Americans believed that the war had been a mistake.

Which of the following best describes the outcome of the Bay of Pigs Invasion? A. It ended in a draw despite strong air support from the United States. B. It was a partial success that helped to resolve the Cuban Missile Crisis. C. It was a success and created hostility between Cuba and the Soviet Union. D. It was a failure that was an embarrassment for the Kennedy Administration.

D. It was a failure that was an embarrassment for the Kennedy Administration.

In which case did the Warren Court deal with the rights of the accused? A. Tinker v. Des Moines School District B. Engel v. Vitale C. Griswold v. Connecticut D. Miranda v. Arizona

D. Miranda v. Arizona

Which statement best describes the Americans who served in Vietnam? A. Most Americans who served in Vietnam had been drafted. B. Most US soldiers in Vietnam were in the infantry. C. Most US soldiers had attended a college or university. D. Most US soldiers were young, working class volunteers.

D. Most US soldiers were young, working class volunteers.

The Supreme Court might be considered an activist court if it A. makes rulings based on the literal wording in the Constitution. B. cites a number of legal precedents in its decisions. C. upholds previous rulings about the constitutionality of laws. D. applies an article of the Constitution to a new area of law.

D. applies an article of the Constitution to a new area of law.

One reason President Johnson created the Great Society program was to A. give the United States an advantage in the space race. B. strengthen Secret Service protections for the president. C. overturn several policies of the previous administration. D. carry on the social reform goals of his predecessor.

D. carry on the social reform goals of his predecessor.

While fighting in the war in Vietnam, American soldiers often A. were able to locate and defeat the enemy quickly. B. used guerrilla warfare tactics to confuse the Viet Cong. C. set up hidden camps in villages and underground locations. D. had trouble finding attackers in the dense jungles.

D. had trouble finding attackers in the dense jungles.

The term "counterculture" refers to a group of people who A. are opposed to war and all forms of the military. B. do not support the arts or other forms of culture. C. commit terrorist acts against the government. D. have different values from mainstream society.

D. have different values from mainstream society.

The Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965 and the Fair Housing Act of 1968 were both aimed at A. limiting the number of houses built in urban areas. B. creating more housing outside major cities. C. encouraging people to move to houses in urban areas. D. improving housing and living conditions in cities.

D. improving housing and living conditions in cities.

In the 1960s, many members of the counterculture movement expressed their beliefs about property by A. buying new homes. B. destroying others' property. C. building fences around their property. D. living in communes with shared possessions.

D. living in communes with shared possessions.

Many Asian immigrants came to the United States in the 1960s and 1970s because of push factors, including A. the possibility of religious freedom. B. economic opportunities. C. the chance of family reunions. D. poverty and chaos.

D. poverty and chaos.

The Economic Opportunity Act was created to address A. health. B. discrimination. C. education. D. poverty.

D. poverty.

As a result of the Immigration Act of 1965, A. new quotas on Asian immigration were established. B. victims of war were not allowed to enter the United States. C. racial and ethnic restrictions became more important. D. skilled and educated workers were encouraged to immigrate.

D. skilled and educated workers were encouraged to immigrate.

In the 1960s, which group was the first to protest US involvement in the Vietnam War? A. business owners B. health workers C. mothers D. students

D. students

Which program did President Kennedy establish to help other nations? A. the Warren Commission B. the Mercury program C. the Apollo program D. the Peace Corps

D. the Peace Corps

The 1961 Mapp v. Ohio case that went before the Warren Court was related to A. the right to a court-appointed attorney. B. the right to remain silent after an arrest. C. the use of incriminating statements. D. the use of illegally obtained evidence.

D. the use of illegally obtained evidence.

The First Amendment protects freedom of ______________, including speech, press, religion, and the ability to criticize the government.

expression