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1. During the years of 1820 to 1850, the United States grew by adding more territory. This addition of territory also
created problems that led to the Civil War. Why?
A. It drew more immigrants from Europe, which caused friction in the cities.
B. It forced Native Americans to leave their lands east of the Mississippi River and move to reservations.
C. It brought disagreement over whether or not the United States should continue to expand.
D. It raised the question of whether or not slavery would be allowed to spread to the new territories.
2. Since World War II, migrant farm workers in America have struggled against
A. low pay and discrimination.
B. having to hire sharecroppers on the farms.
C. poor crops and terrible weather.
D. not being allowed to work in certain parts of the United States.
3. After World War II, a new type of conflict developed between the Soviet Union and the United States that involved
competition between the two countries in everything they did. What was this conflict known as?
A. the Cold War
B. the Civil War
C. the World War
D. the Economic War
4. William Howard Taft became president of the United States in 1909. He made many contributions to reform.
Which is an example of his reforms?
A. acquiring more land for the public
B. continuing the polices of the past
C. eliminating the Republican and Democratic Parties
D. prosecuting monopolies and trusts
5. After the Civil War ended in 1865, the country began the process of bringing the South back into the Union. This
period of time was called
A. Reconstruction.
B. the Great Depression.
C. Emancipation.
D. the Industrial Revolution.
6. The United States space exploration that began in the 1960s caused which of these industries to grow rapidly?
A. automobile
B. petroleum
C. computer
D. chemical
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7. A much smaller percentage of military personnel died from their wounds in World War II than in any previous
war. What was the main reason for this improvement?
A. New medicines had been developed to fight infection.
B. Military personnel were in better physical condition.
C. Military forces were provided with doctors for the first time.
D. Military personnel were better trained to avoid being wounded.
8. There were many causes of World War I. One of the major causes was a strong feeling of nationalism that was
shared by many people. Which is an example of nationalism?
A. The people of Germany believed that their country and way of life were better than other countries.
B. The government of Great Britain wanted to increase trade with Asia.
C. The people of the United States believed that they should be able to trade with any country.
D. The government of France wanted to build up its army and navy.
9. Andrew Carnegie was one of the major business leaders of the United States. He became powerful in industry and
was also asked to help in making decisions for the government. Which industry did he control?
A. oil
B. natural gas
C. coal
D. steel
10. Why did many people move to urban and suburban areas during World War II?
A. The cost of living was lower.
B. Most jobs were located there.
C. The cities did not have enough room.
D. Many cities had been ruined.
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Answer Key
1. D) It raised the question of whether or not slavery would be allowed to spread to the new territories.
2. A) low pay and discrimination.
3. A) the Cold War
4. D) prosecuting monopolies and trusts
5. A) Reconstruction.
6. C) computer
7. A) New medicines had been developed to fight infection.
8. A) The people of Germany believed that their country and way of life were better than other countries.
9. D) steel
10. B) Most jobs were located there.
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