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1.
Use the list below to answer this question.
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Germany invades Poland.
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the Holocaust
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V-E Day
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V-J Day
All of these are associated with
A. the Spanish-American War.
B. World War I.
C. World War II.
D. the Korean War.
2. The law of supply and demand is very important in economics. Which of the following correctly describes supply
and demand?
A. Consumers will buy whatever is produced.
B. Producers will make what consumers demand.
C. Suppliers will make whatever they decide to.
D. Investors will put money into any business.
3. The 14th Amendment was approved by the states and became part of the United States Constitution in 1868. The
purpose of this amendment was to define citizenship and to protect the rights gained by
A. European immigrants.
B. African Americans.
C. factory workers.
D. naturalized citizens.
4.
The Chisholm Trail was important to cowboys. How did this trail impact the cowboys' lives?
A. It was the trail used by the Indians as they were being forced to move farther west.
B. It stretched from Texas to Kansas, allowing cattle to move from one area to another.
C. It was another name for the Underground Railroad, which helped runaway slaves escape from their masters.
D. It was a trail connecting the east coast to the west coast, so cattle could move from one side of the country to the
other.
5. Why did the United States send troops into the Persian Gulf War in 1991?
A. A close neighbor of the United States had been attacked.
B. A country that supplied U.S. oil had been invaded.
C. The people in the American embassy were being held hostage by terrorists.
D. The war between the Israelis and the Palestinians seemed to be spreading.
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6. The Cold War was a time of tension between the United States and the former Soviet Union. In 1962, the United
States was involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis. Which was the importance of this event?
A. The United States wanted the former Soviet Union to provide aid to Cuba.
B. The United States attacked Cuba.
C. The United States wanted the former Soviet Union to remove missiles from Cuba.
D. The United Stated placed missiles in Cuba.
7. How did the 1929 stock market crash affect the United States economy in the 1930s?
A. Unemployment reached its highest level in United States history.
B. Stock prices were higher than investors could afford.
C. Congress voted to reject New Deal policies.
D. Agriculture replaced manufacturing as the primary industry.
8. World War I actually began in 1914, but the United States did not enter the war until 1917. What was one of the
reasons the United States entered World War I?
A. to prevent Germany from taking over Europe
B. to protect United States citizens living in Europe
C. to protect Europe from an invasion by Russia
D. to protect United States trade with other countries
9.
In order for an amendment to become part of the Constitution, several steps need to be followed. At what point does
an amendment become part of the Constitution?
A. once the voters cast their votes
B. once it is ratified by 3/4 of the states
C. once the president presents the amendment.
D. once the amendment is presented to Congress and the Senate
10. Amendments have been added to the United States Constitution. Why was the 17th Amendment passed in 1913 as
part of the reforms of the Progressive Era?
A. to allow settlers to claim land in the West
B. to give African Americans the right to vote
C. to have senators elected directly by the people
D. to allow presidents to be elected to a third term in office
11.
Why is it important to have representatives in our government?
A. It allows people who are well educated to make decisions.
B. It allows citizens to have a voice in the decision making process.
C. Representatives in our government can change our freedoms granted by the Bill of Rights.
D. Representatives in our government can only make decisions based on their personal beliefs.
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12. The Civil War was caused by a number of issues, but the issue of slavery led to the strongest disagreements. The
book Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe added to the disagreements between the North and the South. The
book was about slaves
A. joining with their masters in the construction business.
B. being brought to the South from western Africa.
C. fleeing the South and heading to the North and freedom.
D. moving to the West and starting a new country.
13. President Franklin Roosevelt won the election of 1932. The country was in the Great Depression, and Roosevelt
introduced the New Deal. Which was the MOST important goal of President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal
programs?
A. to strengthen the economy
B. to end racial discrimination
C. to avoid going to war
D. to improve public education
14. World War II ended in August 1945 when Japan surrendered. What happened as a result of Japan's surrender?
A. Harry S. Truman was defeated in his reelection as president.
B. Americans celebrated the surrender, which was called VJ Day.
C. Atomic bombs were outlawed for future use.
D. Japanese Americans started emigrating to Japan again.
15.
Banks provide services in many areas that deal with an individual's money. What impact does a savings account have
on an individual's money?
A. Interest is paid on money in a savings account.
B. Savings accounts stopped being offered after WWII.
C. The government takes interest away each time a savings account is opened.
D. Loans are given out to only those individuals who have a savings or checking account.
16. During the 1920s, Harlem became a major center for African American business and other activities. This period
was called the "Harlem Renaissance." What specific reasons made this title appropriate?
A. Harlem also attracted people from other countries of the world that introduced their cultures.
B. A major program of building repair and construction took place.
C. Harlem changed its form of city government to serve the people.
D. African Americans in Harlem found a good environment for expression in literature, art, and music.
17. In 1950, the United States and other countries from the United Nations became involved in the Korean War. What
was the cause of this war?
A. North Korea attacked South Korea to spread communism.
B. South Korea wanted to drive out troops from Vietnam.
C. North Korea attacked China to spread communism.
D. South Korea attacked North Korea to spread democracy.
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18.
The Bill of Rights includes the first ten amendments of the Constitution. Which of these rights is included in this
document?
A. People will be tried without an attorney.
B. People will not be allowed to bear arms.
C. People have the right to a speedy trial.
D. People must choose the religion set forth by the government.
19. The period after the Civil War was known as Reconstruction. To deal with the conditions after the war, the federal
government created the Freedmen's Bureau. What was its purpose?
A. to help Union soldiers
B. to help Confederate soldiers receive medical care
C. to help former slaves
D. to help women obtain the right to vote in elections
20.
Where did Rosa Parks challenge segregation by refusing to give up her seat on the bus?
A. Chicago, Illinois
B. Montgomery, Alabama
C. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
D. Los Angeles, California
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Answer Key
1. C) World War II.
2. B) Producers will make what consumers demand.
3. B) African Americans.
4. B) It stretched from Texas to Kansas, allowing cattle to move from one area to another.
5. B) A country that supplied U.S. oil had been invaded.
6. C) The United States wanted the former Soviet Union to remove missiles from Cuba.
7. A) Unemployment reached its highest level in United States history.
8. D) to protect United States trade with other countries
9. B) once it is ratified by 3/4 of the states
10. C) to have senators elected directly by the people
11. B) It allows citizens to have a voice in the decision making process.
12. C) fleeing the South and heading to the North and freedom.
13. A) to strengthen the economy
14. B) Americans celebrated the surrender, which was called VJ Day.
15. A) Interest is paid on money in a savings account.
16. D) African Americans in Harlem found a good environment for expression in literature, art, and music.
17. A) North Korea attacked South Korea to spread communism.
18. C) People have the right to a speedy trial.
19. C) to help former slaves
20. B) Montgomery, Alabama
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