American History Unit 3 Content Quizzes

In the late 1800s, the United States began to assert itself politically and militarily beyond North America. For example, the United States took over the independent kingdom of Hawaii and fought a war against Spain in the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean. Identify two reasons the United States participated in expansionist policies such as these.

1. Global competition increased. 2. Had a larger navy. 3. Cultural superiority

During the Cold War, the United States engaged in military actions in both Korea and Vietnam. Its actions were successful in South Korea, but not in Vietnam. In both instances, however, the aim of the United States was the same. Describe the policy the United States was pursuing by engaging in these wars.

1. Policy of containment 2. Prevent these countries from adopting communism (Domino theory) 3. Support democracy

During the 1950s, increased incomes and easy credit led many Americans to to embrace what phenomenon? A. consumerism B. feminism C. progressivism D. socialism

A

Select all of the events that resulted from the hostilities between the United States and the Soviet Union following WWII: the space race the Cuban Missile Crisis the creation of the NAACP the enactment of the 1965 Immigration Act the competitive buildup of nuclear weapons the movement of people from the Sun Belt to the Rust Belt

the space race the Cuban Missile Crisis the competitive buildup of nuclear weapons

Effective historians must employ a thorough understanding of cause and effect. A. Identify two factors that led to the Great Depression. B. Then, describe how each factor you identified led to the Great Depression.

A. The government's economic system of buying on margin and credit and stock market speculation B. Suddenly stocks were worth more than they really were and people stopped buying stocks because they didn't believe the companies had that much value. Everyone also hurried to take their money out of banks, which forced banks to close.

During the 1800s, the US government forced American Indians to live on reservations. Identify two specific that this discrimination affected American Indians.

American Indians were forced to go to reservation schools and adopt the "white culture", rejecting their own religion and customs.

How did the Marshall plan aim to contain the spread of communism? A. It built up the western European armed forces. B. It helped to rebuild and strengthen European economies. C. It forced Americans to take loyalty oaths to avoid losing their jobs. D. It created a military alliance among western European and North American nations.

B

How did the US national security policy change at the end of the Cold War? A. The United States withdrew from NATO. B. The United States reduced defense spending. C. The United States initiated containment policies. D. The United States eliminated its nuclear program.

B

How did the removal of federal troops after the Reconstruction change the South? A. It permitted Radical Republicans to gain increased influence in state governments. B. It allowed racial discrimination to be institutionalized with the passage of Jim Crow Laws. C. It had little effect on Southern states because Reconstruction had been generally successful. D. It ensured that African Americans would continue to vote and have a say in local and state governments.

B

President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal policies contributed to what pattern in 20th century US history? A. increasing numbers of immigrants B. the rise of laissez faire economic policies C. the expanding role of the US government D. widespread persecution of suspected communists

C

Developments in international affairs in the late 1980s had enormous consequences for the United States. A. Identify two developments that relate to this time period. B. Identify two consequences that relate to this time period. Developments: The power and control of the Soviet Union increases during this period. The Cold War escalates during this time period. Communist governments in Eastern Europe collapse. Mass demonstrations supporting democratic reforms take place in Soviet Republics. Consequences: New challenges shifted the focus of US foreign policy. The US supported economic and educational reforms in former Communist countries. Tensions increased between the US and the Soviet Union.

Communist governments in Eastern Europe collapse. Mass demonstrations supporting democratic reforms take place in Soviet Republics. The US supported economic and educational reforms in former Communist countries. New challenges shifted the focus of US foreign policy.

After WWI, President Woodrow Wilson played a role in shaping the Treaty of Versailles. Despite President Wilson's efforts, the United States Senate refused to ratify the Treaty. Which concern led the US senate to reject the Treaty of Versailles? A. The treaty would be too forgiving on Germany following its defeat in the war. B. The treaty would allow the League of Nations to develop its own powerful standing army. C. The treaty would force the United States to surrender the territorial gains it made during the war. D. The treaty would draw the United States into foreign entanglements through the League of Nations.

D

Beginning with the Red Scare of the 1920s, which historical development contributed to a recurring pattern of anti-communism in the United States? A. growing prosperity following WWI B. migration from the Great Plains during the Dust Bowl C. increased unemployment during the Great Depression D. accusations made by Senator Joseph McCarthy in Congress

D

In 1816, Thomas Jefferson wrote: "I am certainly not an advocate for frequent and untried changes in laws and constitutions...But I know also that laws and institutions...must advance...and keep pace with the times." Which thesis about Jefferson's beliefs does the statement above support? A. Laws must change as society changes. B. Laws and constitutions have little permanent value. C. People have limited ability to govern themselves wisely. D. The rights of individuals must be balanced against the common good.

A

The United States was concerned about the spread of communism throughout most of the 20th century. Following WWI, suspected communists were persecuted in what was known as the Red Scare. A similar pattern of persecution resurfaced after WWI. What was this development known as? A. McCarthyism B. progressivism C. the Marshall plan D. the counterculture movement

A

What foreign policy did the United States pursue after its involvement in WWI? A. The United States limited its involvement in international affairs. B. The United States led the League of Nations to promote peace. C. The United States paid for the rebuilding of Great Britain and France. D. The United States seized territories from its European rivals to build its empire.

A

Which development contributed to the expansion of the suburbs in the United States in the 1920s? A. the use of the automobile B. the building of skyscrapers C. the expansion of farm acreage D. the increase in immigrant population

A

Suburbanization in the United States had many social and political effects. Identify four effects related to suburbanization. Effects of suburbanization: A larger part of the urban population was African American. Democratic parties in Northern cities lost support. Loss of job opportunities in cities contributed to urban riots. Middle-class Americans moved to the inner cities. Suburban residents were more likely to be Republican. Suburbs and cities grew at a similar rate. The populations of cities grew increasingly poor.

A larger part of the urban population was African American. Loss of job opportunities in cities contributed to urban riots. Suburban residents were more likely to be Republican. The populations of cities grew increasingly poor.

Following WWI, the United States experienced a period of technological advancement in transportation. Which advancement in transportation occurred during this period? A. introduction of the electric streetcar B. increased availability of the automobile C. decreased cost of commercial air travel D. introduction of the transcontinental railroad Select all of the consequences that resulted from transportation advancement you identified above. traffic congestion increased use of coal municipal budget deficits increased demand for gasoline construction of international airports

B traffic congestion increased demand for gasoline

During WWI, the US government created a system to ration the distribution of certain resources such as petroleum. How did this new system of regulation affect the distribution of resources in the United States? A. It granted more privileges to wealthy business owners. B. It provided more goods and services to the working class. C. It limited the number of goods individuals could purchase. D. It supplied members of the upper class better quality goods.

C

In the first half of twentieth century, most immigrants came to the United States from European countries. How did the pattern of immigration change between 1950 and 2000? A. Most immigrants came to the United States from Oceania. B. Most immigrants came to the United States from Australia. C. Most immigrants came to the United States from Latin America. D. Most immigrants came to the United States from the Middle East.

C

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, many changes occurred in US agriculture as a result of industrialization. What is one way industrialization affected agriculture? A. It delayed the transportation of crops to market. B. It decrease opportunities to grow a variety of crops. C. It reduced the amount of labor needed to grow crops. D. It decreased the amount of land available for cultivation.

C

The attack on Pearl Harbor caused changes in American domestic policies. Which event was a consequence of the attack on Pearl Harbor? A. The United States bombed Berlin in retaliation, causing Germany to declare war. B. Congress passed the Neutrality Acts of 1939, which permitted Britain to buy US weapons. C. The United States government forced Japanese Americans to relocate to internment camps. D. The Roosevelt administration created New Deal agencies to help prepare the country for war.

C

WWI ended shortly after the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan. Four years later, the Soviet Union responded by successfully detonating an atomic bomb. How did these developments affect the policy of the United States? A. The United States mobilized all of its armed services. B. The United States drafted all young men into military service. C. The United States increased its efforts to construct nuclear weapons. D. The United States suspended diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union.

C

Following WWI, the United States experienced an era of unprecedented prosperity and economic growth. Which factor contributed to this post-war prosperity? A. increased barriers to international trade B. development of a nationwide network of railroads C. increased consumer demand for goods and services D. new government regulations imposed on large corporations Select all of the causes that led to the factor that you identified above. decreased immigration from Asian countries establishment of the New York Stock Exchange increased income for a large percentage of the US workforce rapid population growth following the homecoming of American military personal establishment of a free trade agreement among the United States, Mexico and Canada

C increased income for a large percentage of the US workforce rapid population growth following the homecoming of American military personal

Between 1919 and 1941, anti-immigrant sentiments had a significant impact on social trends in the United States. Identify the general trends during this period that were related to these anti-immigrant sentiments. General trends: Foreign born workforce increased Nativism became widespread Immigration quotas were enacted Religious tolerance increased Many immigrants were accepted as citizens Immigrants were targeted by the KKK

Nativism became widespread Immigration quotas were enacted Immigrants were targeted by the KKK

Since 1990, the United States has experienced changes to its economy. Identify the consequences for each change. Changes: Technologies such as the personal computer, internet and mobile phones become common. Competition from overseas producers leads to increasing trade deficits. Produces increasingly import parts from their factories in other countries. Consequences: Global communication improves. Transnational business organizations become common. The United States experiences a shift from a manufacturing to a servicing economy.

Technologies such as the personal computer, internet and mobile phones become common. -> Global communication improves. Competition from overseas producers leads to increasing trade deficits. -> The United States experiences a shift from a manufacturing to a servicing economy. Produces increasingly import parts from their factories in other countries. -> Transnational business organizations become common.

Mariana's Thesis Statement: The Cold War policy of containment was a success. Information on the Vietnam War: The United States sent advisors to South Vietnam in 1954 to help the government fight communist guerrillas who wanted to reunite with communist North Vietnam. By 1964, the United States began sending combat troops. The US military used extensive bombing and advanced technology; however, they were unable to turn the tide against communism. In 1973, the United States withdrew from South Vietnam, and in 1975, the government of South Vietnam fell to the communists and the country was reunited. Mariana is writing a paper about the Cold War and discovers the information above on the Vietnam War. Describe one way the passage above refutes Mariana's thesis.

The policy of containment called for stopping communism completely. In the passage, however, it says that "they were unable to turn the tide against communism", meaning that the US was not successful in stopping communism, refuting Mariana's thesis.