US History Regents - Part 1

What was the major argument of those who opposed ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

The new constitution did not adequately protect individual liberties against abuse by the federal government

Which New Deal agency had the creation of new jobs as its primary goal?

Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Which proposal was most consistent with the goals of the American Federation of Labor under the leadership of Samuel Gompers?

collective bargaining to reach agreements on wages and hours

One of the main effects of the passage of the Interstate Highway Act of 1956 was the expansion of

communities in the suburbs

During the colonial era, the British promoted the policy of mercantilism to:

control the commerce of their American colonies

After the Civil War, many owners of large plantations in the South responded to the loss of enslaved labor by:

creating tenant farms and sharecropping

Base your answer on the excerpt below and on your knowledge of social studies. ...The truth of the matter is that Europe's requirements for the next three or four years of foreign food and other essential products-- principally from America--are so much greater than her present ability to pay that she must have substantial additional help, or face economic, social, and political deterioration of a very grave character... The situation in Europe described by Secretary of State George Marshall was the result of the:

devastation caused by fighting in World War II

The scientists working on the Manhattan Project during World War II were responsible for

developing the atomic bomb

A major impact of the 24th amendment banning poll taxes and of the 1965 Voting Rights Act was the

elimination of discriminatory voting practices against African Americans

Base your answer to question on the passage below and on your knowledge social studies. ...It is hereby declared to be the policy of the President that there shall be equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion or national origin. This policy shall be put into effect as rapidly as possible, having due regard to the time required to effectuate (implement) any necessary changes without impairing efficiency or morale... The purpose of Executive Order 9981, issued by President Harry Truman, was to:

end racial segregation in the military

One way in which the Supreme Court decisions in Mapp v. Ohio (1961), Gideon v. Wainwright (1963), and Miranda v. Arizona (1966) are similar is that each resulted in

expanded rights for people accused of crimes

What was a primary goal of President Thomas Jefferson's 1803 decision to purchase the Louisiana Territory?

gaining control of the port of New Orleans

The Wagner Act (National Labor Relations Act) of 1935 helped organized labor by

guaranteeing workers the right to collective bargaining

The Three-fifths Compromise adopted in the constitution in 1787 had the effect of

increasing the representation of southern states in Congress

Base your answer on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies. ...We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed... This passage suggests that the authority of government:

is based on a social contract meant to guarantee individual rights

Attorney General Palmer Orders Raids on Reported Communists Senator McCarthy Launches Investigation of Accused Traitors in State Department Attorney Ashcroft Authorizes Use of Wiretaps on Suspected Terrorists These headlines demonstrate the tension between:

national security and individual liberties

Which foreign policy toward Europe did President George Washington recommend in his Farewell Address?

neutrality

In the mid-1930s, which action did the federal government take in an attempt to avoid the situations that drew the U.S. into World War I?

passing the Neutrality Acts

President George Washington's response to the Whiskey Rebellion (1794) and President Dwight Eisenhower's response to events at Little Rock High School (1957) show that the

president may use troops to enforce federal decisions

Base your answer on the excerpt below and on your knowledge of social studies. ...The truth of the matter is that Europe's requirements for the next three or four years of foreign food and other essential products-- principally from America--are so much greater than her present ability to pay that she must have substantial additional help, or face economic, social, and political deterioration of a very grave character... In this excerpt, Secretary of State George Marshall is identifying the need to:

provide economic assistance to struggling European nations

The "separate but equal" doctrine established by the Supreme Court in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) upheld the legality of:

racial segregation in public facilities

From 1870 to 1900, business leaders in the U.S. often attempted to increase productivity, maximize profits, and decrease costs by:

reducing competition through the formation of trusts

The Federal Reserve Act of 1913 was passed in an attempt to

regulate the amount of money in circulation

Base your answer on the poem below: HARLEM What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore--And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over--like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does it explode? The "dream deferred" in this poem refers to the hopes African Americans had for:

social and political equality

The Lend-Lease Act of 1941significantly changed U.S. policy toward nations involved in World War II because it

supplied war materials to Allied nations without a declaration of war

The case of Marbury v. Madison (1803) established the principle that:

the Supreme Court can declare federal laws unconstitutional

Which issue did the Virginia Plan, the New Jersey Plan, and the Great Compromise address at the Constitutional Convention (1781)?

the method of determining state representation in Congress

The Great Migration of African Americans between 1915 and 1930 was mainly a movement from

the rural South to northern cities

The federal government responded to the railroad strikes of 1877 and the Pullman strike of 1894 by:

using military force against the workers

Few restrictions were placed on immigration to the U.S. in the late 19th century primarily because immigrants:

would work for low wages

Which geographic feature did the British government use in 1763 as a boundary to restrict the westward settlement of American colonists?

Appalachian Mountains

Which heading below best completes the partial outline below? I. ________________________ A. Disputes over tariff rates B. Introduction of slavery into the territories C. Demands of abolitionists D. Disagreements over States rights

Causes of Sectionalism

Which heading best completes the partial outline below? I. ___________________________ A. House of Burgesses B. Mayflower Compact C. New England town meetings

Colonial Efforts at Self-Government

Base your answer on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies ...We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed... Which document includes this passage?

Declaration of Independence

Which book title is accurately matched with the book's theme? Uncle Tom's Cabin- political machine corruption The Jungle - environmental conservation How the Other Half Lives - urban poverty The Grapes of Wrath - racial discrimination

How the Other Half Lives- urban poverty

Hoover and Smith Campaign on Radio Kennedy Passes Nixon in Polls After Televised Debate Obama Raises Record Donations Using the Internet

Political leaders adapt to new forms of media to communicate with voters

Which headline is reporting the clearest example of the U.S. Constitution's system of checks and balances?

President Vetoes Defense Spending Bill