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U.S. History
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Acknowledgments
Photograph of miners panning for gold (Image Id: BE041623), copyright © by Bettmann/Corbis. Used by permission.
“Wake Up! Wake Up, Uncle!” editorial cartoon by Daniel Bishop originally from the St. Louis Star Times. Reprinted with
permission of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 2004.
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Section 1
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2
The 1954 Supreme Court
decision in Brown v. Board of
Education of Topeka, Kansas,
contributed to the
F
A anti-war movement
Women began to earn the same
wages as men for equal work.
G Farm workers formed labor unions
to demand fair treatment from
employers.
B women’s liberation movement
C labor movement
D civil rights movement
What was a result of the work of
Cesar Chavez?
H Native Americans were given back
land that had been taken from
them by the federal government.
10.1
J
African Americans received
increased educational
opportunities through affirmative
action programs.
10.6
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Directions
Study the graph below. Then answer Numbers 3 and 4.
Native American
Population Statistics 1860–1900
Population
400,000
300,000
200,000
100,000
01
8
60
18
18
18
70
90
80
19
00
Year
Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census
3
4
Which of these was most
responsible for the population
change shown on the graph?
A the emancipation of the slaves
Which event was also occurring
during the time period shown on
the graph?
F
B the westward movement of
settlers
The size of buffalo herds was
increasing.
G The number of wheat farms was
decreasing.
C the lack of water needed to grow
crops
H The area devoted to Native
American reservations was
decreasing.
D the passage of laws restricting
immigration
3.4
J
The land open to Native American
settlement was increasing.
3.4
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Which statement is not true
about groups who immigrated to
the United States after 1850 ?
A They helped to industrialize the
United States.
A the use of mustard gas
B They contributed to the culture of
the United States.
B the invasion of Okinawa
C They helped to defend the
United States in World War I.
D the firebombing of Dresden
C the use of the atomic bomb
D They were forced to leave the
United States after the
Civil War.
3.1
6
Which strategic decision made
by President Truman had
far-reaching international
consequences?
8
How was the creation of the
National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA) related
to the Cold War?
F
8.4
Why did the 18th Amendment
(Prohibition) fail to have the
long-term success of reforms
such as women’s suffrage?
F
It had little support from
minorities.
G It affected only small numbers
of people.
The United States wanted to set
up spy technology in space to
track Soviet actions.
H It was opposed by most religious
groups.
J
G The Soviet Union set up a missile
defense system in space, causing
the United States to do the same.
It was difficult to enforce
consistently.
6.2
H The United States wanted to
launch a space-based weapons
program as protection against
the Soviet Union.
J
The launch of the first Soviet
satellite showed superior
technology, and the United States
wanted to keep up with the
Soviets.
9.2
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Directions
Study the cartoon below. Then answer Numbers 9 and 10.
“The Political ‘Army of Salvation’ ” cartoon from “Puck,” March 31, 1880
9
10 What is the purpose of the
Why was President Grant
depicted as “The Savior” ?
march shown in the illustration?
A He defeated the Confederacy
during the Civil War.
F
B He prevented economic disaster
during Reconstruction.
G to prevent Grant’s opponents from
denying him a military pension
C He promoted the United States
in international affairs.
H to re-elect Grant as president of
the United States
D He authored the 14th
Amendment.
J
1.1
to get religious groups to support
Grant’s bid for office
to show how supportive all
Americans were of Grant
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11 The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850
provoked a storm of criticism by
Read the quotation below. Then
answer Number 12.
A forbidding masters to return
runaway slaves to the South
“Never again shall we allow a
depression in the United States.”
—Dwight Eisenhower
campaigning for president, 1952
B requiring a jury trial when a
person was accused of being a
runaway slave
C forcing suspected runaway slaves
to testify on their own behalf
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D requiring all citizens to assist in
capturing runaway slaves
2.2
result of the federal government’s
commitment to this principle?
F
increased federal government
spending
G government ownership of industry
H the end of unemployment among
workers
J
decreased state and local work
programs
7.5
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13 The bulk of the labor force
16 Which armed conflict took place
that built the transcontinental
railroad came from what two
immigrant groups?
in the Cold War era?
F
G Vietnam War
A Irish and Chinese
H Boxer Rebellion
B Chinese and Germans
J
C Irish and Scandinavians
D Germans and Italians
9.1
17 Which achievement was not
a result of the women’s rights
movement?
France choose not to respond to
totalitarian aggression prior to
World War II ?
A Women attended colleges in large
numbers.
They thought it was the role of
the United States to keep the
peace in Europe.
B Traditionally male fields of work
were opened to women.
C Women achieved financial
equality with men.
G They underestimated the
totalitarian threat.
D The Equal Rights Amendment
was proposed.
10.2
H They had no interest in the internal
affairs of Germany and Italy.
J
Spanish-American War
3.1
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F
World War I
They were more concerned about
the threat of communism.
8.2
18 Which statement describes a
result of the Spanish-American
War?
15 Which of the following occurred
after the Stock Market Crash?
F
A One out of four Americans lost
his or her job.
The United States emerged as
a major world power.
G The United States was forced to
give up its colonies in Asia.
B President Hoover was impeached
and removed from office.
H The United States was forced to
help rebuild countries it fought
against.
C America turned to European
countries for foreign aid.
D The Supreme Court suspended
the Constitution to give President
Roosevelt unprecedented power.
J
7.2
The United States allowed Spain
to establish new settlements in
Latin America.
5.2
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Directions
Study the picture below. Then answer Number 19.
19 Which statement describes an immediate result of activities such as those
shown in the photograph?
A Settlers from around the United States migrated west.
B Congress passed laws allowing slavery to exist in the west.
C Factories in the west were forced to close due to lack of workers.
D Congress enacted laws protecting Native American lands in the west.
1.5
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Section 2
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Section 2
Directions
Study the graph below. Then answer Number 20.
Percentage of
African Americans
Living on Farms
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0
70
19
60
19
50
19
40
19
30
19
20
19
Year
Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census
20 Which of these was a primary reason many African Americans migrated?
F
to go where the climate was milder
G to receive land grants given to homesteaders
H to escape poor economic and social conditions in the South
J
to seek higher paying jobs as agricultural workers in the North
6.4
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Directions
21 The 22nd Amendment to the
Constitution states that a
president can be elected to office
only twice. What prompted the
passage of this amendment?
Read the information below. Then
answer Number 23.
Amendment XIV
A the United States entry into
World War II
All persons born or naturalized in
the United States . . . are citizens
of the United States and the state
wherein they reside. No state
shall make or enforce any law
which shall abridge the privileges
or immunities of citizens of the
United States; nor shall any state
deprive any person of life, liberty,
or property, without due process
of law . . .
B the assassination of Abraham
Lincoln
C the dominance of the Republican
Party during Reconstruction
D the length of Franklin D.
Roosevelt’s presidency
10.9
22 What New Deal legislation
23 Why is the 14th Amendment
provided economic support to
retired workers?
F
called a “Civil War Amendment,”
even though it was enacted three
years after the war had ended?
the National Recovery Act
A It was written during the Civil
War, but ratified later.
G the Federal Emergency Relief Act
H the Social Security Act
J
B It addressed an issue related to
the Civil War.
the Fair Labor Standards Act
7.3
C It was written by generals who
served in the Civil War.
D It had the potential for creating
another American civil war.
2.5
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Directions
Study the political cartoon below. Then answer Numbers 24 and 25.
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This political cartoon was published shortly before the United States
entered World War II.
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24 Which phrase best describes what the creature walking in the water toward
Uncle Sam represents?
F
colonial powers
G fascist aggressors
H business monopolies
J
environmental pollution
8.2
25 Which phrase best describes what the small characters in the cartoon
represent?
A organizations engaged in fighting the war
B groups preparing for the approaching war
C businesses wanting to profit from the war
D people opposed to participation in the war
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26 Which economic indicator demonstrates a depressed farming economy in
the 1920s ?
F
Increased sales of exported grains raised demand.
G Surplus grain caused lower prices.
H Higher prices were charged to the participants of World War I.
J
Lower agricultural production resulted from fewer farmers.
7.1
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27 Which phrase best describes the
29 The automobile had a profound
goal of United States foreign
policy following World War II ?
effect on American society by
A increasing land available for
farming
A containment of communism
B colonization of territories overseas
B bringing an eight-hour work day
to labor union members
C appeasement of hostile
governments
D opposition to international
organizations
C eliminating the railroad as a
means of transportation
D providing new travel opportunities
to Americans
4.1
9.1
28 After World War I, a spirit of
30 According to Senator Joseph
intolerance developed in the
United States that led to
F
McCarthy, which political group
represented the biggest threat to
the safety of the United States?
increasing reliance on child labor
G restrictions on immigration
F
H a fear of capitalism
J
Communists
G Democrats
discrimination against returning
war veterans
6.4
H Republicans
J
Socialists
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31 Slavery was made illegal with
the passage of the
Study the table below. Then answer
Number 33.
A 13th Amendment
B Fugitive Slave Act
C Civil Rights Act of 1866
D Black Codes
Third-Party Platforms
2.5
Liberty Party
Populist Party
32 Which event was not a Southern
reaction to Reconstruction
policies ?
F
Prohibition
Party
the creation of white supremacist
organizations like the Ku Klux
Klan
End slavery
Adopt the initiative,
referendum,
and recall
Ban sale of alcoholic
beverages
Socialist Party Provide government
pensions for workers
G the implementation of Black
Codes to limit African American
rights
33 According to this information,
H the acceptance of African
Americans as full citizens of the
United States
what conclusion can be drawn
regarding the role of third
parties in the political system?
J
verbal and physical intimidation
of African American voters
2.6
A Third parties provide additional
support for ideas proposed by
major parties.
B Third parties develop new ideas
that are often adopted by major
parties.
C Support of popular ideas has often
led to election success for third
parties.
D Third-party candidates are often
chosen to lead major parties.
1.1
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34 Which statement is true
36 The Bay of Pigs invasion
regarding the Supreme Court’s
interpretation of the First
Amendment?
F
heightened tension between the
United States and the Soviet
Union during the Cold War. Which
president ordered this invasion?
Unlimited freedom is granted to
adult citizens.
F
Dwight D. Eisenhower
G No one may publicly advocate the
overthrow of the government.
G John F. Kennedy
H News media are free to print or
broadcast anything they choose.
J
J
H Lyndon B. Johnson
Expression may be limited if
it creates a clear and present
danger.
10.9
Richard M. Nixon
9.1
37 As a result of the war crimes
trials after the Holocaust and
World War II, what important
principle of international law
became firmly established?
35 Government economic policies
of the 1920s were largely
determined by
A Each person bears individual
responsibility for his/her actions
even in time of war.
A farmers and factory workers
B Political leaders accused of war
crimes must seek legal counsel at
their own expense.
B business and financial
communities
C racial and ethnic minorities
C Political leaders must bear
responsibility for decisions made
by a country’s military leaders.
D progressives and muckrakers
7.1
D International medical
organizations must be allowed to
visit prisoner-of-war camps.
8.5
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