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Question and Answer Samples and Techniques Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson George Washington Benjamin Franklin Samuel Adams One of the most important results of the invasion of Normandy during WW II was that it Provided the Allies with a base from which to launch their invasion of Italy Led directly to the liberation of France and the invasion of Germany Marked the immediate surrender of all German forces Demonstrated the success of U.S. Naval forces in the Pacific Which of the of following had the greatest impact in encouraging the United States to become directly involved in World War I? Germany’s use of unrestricted submarine warfare President Wilson’s proposal of his 14 points The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand Germany’s use of poison gas in battle What court case of the 1920s is associated with William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Plessy v. Ferguson Scopes vs. State of Tennessee Regents of University of California v. Bakke Which of the following proved to be the major turning point of WW II in the Pacific? Battle of Leyte Gulf Battle of Coral Sea Attack on Pearl Harbor Battle of Midway The sinking of the Battleship USS Maine was one of the causes of which war? The War of 1812 The Spanish American War The Civil War World War I Which war took place from 1914 to 1918? Korean War World War Two Spanish-American War World War One What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan following WW II? To send aid to refugees in Eastern Europe to provide economic aid to Western Europe to rebuild To assist freedom fighters in China To prevent a Soviet invasion of South Korea One reason the US chose Panama as the site for a canal linking the oceans was that Panama Was in a politically stable region of the world Has a climate ideal for large scale construction Is closer to the US than to South America Is the narrowest point between the two oceans Which of the following factors helped cause the Great Migration Jim Crow Laws The Great Depression The Dust Bowl The Underground Railroad Which of the following was a major obstacle to the construction of the Panama Canal? Resources were diverted to a rival French canal project Shipping companies believed they would lose money when travel time decreased Many workers became sick from tropical disease President T. Roosevelt opposed construction of the canal Over the course of history, how has population growth affected the physical environment? Less waste has been produced Increasing amounts of natural resources have been used The size of the forests has steadily increased Fewer energy resources have been used Throughout the 1900s, which of the following was a major trend in the Untied States The population of the US remained about the same A decreasing number of immigrants moved to the United States People moved from rural areas to urban areas The populations of coastal regions declined as people moved inland The purpose of the Interstate Commerce Commission was to Monitor unreasonable pricing policies of the railroad industry Increase interstate trade by not taxing goods shipped between states Increase interstate trade through government assistance Monitor unreasonable pricing policies of the automobile industry The price of the Model T car dropped from $950 to $360 in 1916. Which of the following contributed most to this change? Interchangeable Parts The Bessemer Process Scientific Management The assembly line Which of the following helped to start the Great Depression? Rising crop prices The stock marked crash of 1929 The New Deal World War II Which of the following addressed the problems associated with the rapid growth of the cities in the late 1800s? Free coinage of silver Sherman Anti-Trust Act Jim Crow Laws Settlement Houses What was the main goal of reformer Susan B. Anthony? African-American economic self sufficency The extension of voting rights to women The dismantling of railroad trusts The introduction of electricity to rural areas One major cause of economic growth and prosperity during the 1920s was the Increasing power of labor unions Expansion of the railroad industry Increased regulation of banks and the stock market Expansion of the automobile industry Laws in the South that enforced racial segregation in facilities such as schools and restaurants were know as New Deal legislation The Marshall Plan Jim Crow Laws Morse Code Which of the following was one of the founders of NAACP? W.E.B.DuBois Henry Ford John D. Rockefeller Booker T. Washington The US Supreme Court played a significant role in the Civil Rights movement by Authorizing the March on Washington Declaring school segregation unconstitutional Organizing voter registration drives Authorizing the use of federal troops to protect protestors After 1880, where did the majority of “New Immigrants” to the US come from? Southern and Eastern Europe Northern and Western Europe Canada and Latin America China and Southeast Asia Which statement would accurately describes the development of the Great Plains in the late 19th century? Great profits were earned there in the steel industry Technological innovations made farming there possible Railroads decreased in importance Immigrants could not afford to farm these lands During the last part of the 19th century, most immigrants to the United States found work as Skilled craftsmen Educated professionals Scientists and technicians Unskilled factory workers and sweatshop workers In the late 19th century, the “bosses” of urban political machines often Wasted money on military spending Denied voting rights to the poor Accepted bribes in return for favors Discriminated against migrant workers The Homestead Act promoted the development of western lands by providing free land to settlers Creating a system of dams for crop irrigation Removing all restrictions on immigration Moving Native American Indians to reservations Members of the Progressive Movement generally supported the idea that the federal government should Prevent unfair business practices Restrict immigration to the United States Reduce the number of small farms Abolish private property ownership Which goal, set at a women’s convention in Seneca Falls in 1848, was finally achieved during the Progressive Era? Creation of the Interstate Commerce Commission Creation of the Food and Drug Act Ratification of the 19th amendment Adoption of the graduated income tax During the Progressive Era, many state and local governments adopted the initiative, referendum and recall. Together these procedures--Allowed a state’s residents to bring law suits against another state Extended the right to vote to 18 year-old citizens Let registered voters select each state’s Presidential electors Gave citizens a more direct voice in the government During the early 1900’s the term “muckrakers” was used to describe Newspaper columnists who reported on celebrities People who demonstrated against the war Writers who exposed the evils in American society Politicians who criticized Progressive Era Presidents The publication of the Jungle by Upton Sinclair was instrumental in getting members of Congress to Establish a system for meat inspection Enact stronger anti-trust laws Support conservation of public lands Legalize strikes by labor unions Which idea lead to the creation of the ICC, the Federal Trade Commission and the Food and Drug Administration? An economy works best without government regulation. Business practices must be regulated in the public interest. Workers should be allowed to form labor unions Domestic industry should be protected from foreign competiton, What was the primary reason for the establishment of the Open Door policy? To gain control of the Panama Canal Zone To protect US trade in China To encourage Chinese immigration to the United States To improve relations with China In the late 19th and 20th centuries, the US became involved in Latin America primarily to Stop the flow of illegal drugs Raise Latin American living standards Protect existing colonies Protect its economic interests President TR’s Big Stick policy was closely associated with The conservation of natural resources Friendly relations with China after the Boxer rebellion Intervention in the affairs of Latin American nations Court actions to oppose business monopolies The Spanish American War (1898) marked the turning point in American foreign policy because the US Emerged as a new world power Developed a plan for peaceful coexistence Pledged neutrality in future European conflicts Refused to become a colonial power The major purpose of Wilson’s Fourteen Points was to Persuade Congress to enter WW I Set goals for achieving peace after WW I Provide aid for rebuilding war-torn nations Punish Germany for the sinking of the Lusitania Prohibition, established by the 18th Amendment, stated that The manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages was banned Only imported alcoholic beverages could be sold American must be 18 to purchase alcoholic beverages Alcoholic beverages could only be sold in government-run stores Which factor contributed to the rapid industrial development of the US after the Civil War? A decrease in the nation’s total population growth New technologies like the Bessemer process and electric light bulb A decrease in tariff rates An increase in the price of several farm products The formation of labor unions in the late 1800s was mainly a response to Economic depressions that led to high unemployment The passage of federal laws favoring workers New laws restricting immigration and naturalization Poor working conditions and low wages in many industries Several of the business trusts created in late 1800s were later declared illegal because they Reduced competition through unfair business practices Combined companies that manufactured different products Donated large sums of money to political candidates Allowed children to work under unsafe conditions The New Deal changed American thinking about the role of government because it was based on the belief that the Political parties should work together to deal with major national problems Economy will fix itself if government leaves it alone States should take the lead in solving social issues The federal government should lead in solving economic problems Which group was most affected by the Supreme Court decisions in Delgado v. Bastrop ISD and Hernandez v. Texas Women in the military African Americans Homeless Americans Mexican Americans One factor that promoted industrialization in the US in the late 19th century was the Development of the airplane Expansion of the railroads Mass production of automobiles Widespread use of steamboats What method of achieving civil rights did Rosa Parks use when she refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus? Non-violent protest lobbying litigation Amending the US constitution Jane Addams and Dolores Huerta contributed to American Society by Attempting to help the urban poor and ethnic minorities Fighting for temperance and Prohibition Promoting the interests of factory workers Leading Populist political movements of Midwestern farmers What effect did the Teapot Dome, Watergate and President Clinton’s impeachment have on the citizens of the United States? They brought about increased regulation of government spending They led citizens to demand limits to Presidential power. They demanded US foreign policies towards to containing communism They damaged popular trust in the federal government and its leaders What was the significance of the Camp David Accords? Egypt first recognized and signed a peace treaty with Israel The Panama Canal Zone was returned to Panama The Shah of Iran was overthrown by Fundamentalist Muslims The accords helped to roll back the spread of Communism in Afghanistan The purchase of war bonds, the planting of victory gardens and high rates of enlistment during WW II demonstrated that Government power tends to increase in wartime Patriotism inspired acts of volunteerism by US citizens Civil liberties are often limited in wartime American remained deeply divided about fighting in WW II How did the anti-war movement react to US involvement in Vietnam? Anti-war leaders viewed the war as an unjustified involvement in a foreign civil war in support of a unpopular corrupt regime Anti-war leaders concluded it was the duty of loyal citizens to support their country right or wrong Although opposed to war, antiwar leaders agreed it was necessary to prevent the spread of Communism in Asia Anti war leaders reluctantly concluded that the US should support it ally Vietnam and send as many troops as necessary Which statement explains why the 26th amendment was ratified during the Vietnam War? American were in agreement that an individual should not serve more than two full terms as President. Prohibition of alcoholic beverages had proved to be a failure Women were entitled to equal rights It was unfair to send 18 year olds to fight when they could not vote What has been an important consequence of the development of air conditioning, highways, television and less expensive air travel? Americans have abandoned cities in the Rust Belt American leaders have sought overseas territories The population in the Sun Belt has increased faster than in the Northeast or Midwest African-Americans have migrated in large numbers to Northern Urban centers What was an important effect of the Spanish American War on the American economy? American productions faced increasing competition from Spain and its European allies. The unexpected cost of the war slowed down economic growth, American leaders decided to lower tariffs to promote free trade The war led to the acquisition of colonies, which provided raw materials and markets for American goods. A recent study of the American South-west presented evidence that there will be insufficient water supplies for population if immigration to the region continues at its present rate. What is the best conclusion from this study? Population growth and distribution can affect an area’s physical environment. The Southwest is not growing fast enough. The United States is one of the world’s most populous nations. Greater intervention by the EPA is needed to safeguard endangered species. What effect did the transcontinental Railroad have on America’s western frontier in the late 19th entury? The railroad protected the buffalo and Native Americans on the frontier The Railroad led to greater cooperation by Native American Indians and cattlemen against the farmers. The railroad led to the destruction of the buffalo and the opening of the Great Plains to settlement by the ranchers and farmers The railroad affected only a small strip of land connecting the East Coast with California. According to many economists, what was an important effect on the American economy of the increase of oil prices by OPEC in the 1970s? Trade imbalances with China Mounting federal deficits Collapse of the stock market The onset of stagflation How did the prosperity of the 1950s differ from that of the 1920s? The later prosperity occurred after a major war. The later prosperity was encouraged by granting federal benefits to returning veterans The later prosperity was helped by the spread of automobile ownership. The later prosperity was aided by Asian nations importing US goods. What did the Red Scare (1920s) and McCarthyism (1950s) have in common? They rounded up and deported thousands of suspects without warrants Some American officials suspected Communists have infiltrated the US state Department They were initiated by fear of the future spread of Communism in the United States. They led to a constitutional amendment to protect individual rights