Question 1

This list highlights some facts from a U.S. Supreme Court case during the 1960s.

Based on the facts of this case and your knowledge of constitutional rights, which outcome resulted from this U.S. Supreme Court decision?

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Constitutional protections against unlawful searches and seizures were expanded.

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Constitutional guarantees of due process in criminal trials were increased.

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Constitutional assurances of the right to an attorney were expanded.

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Constitutional safeguards against excessive bails and fines were increased.

Question 2

This time line represents select events in the life of former congressman John Lewis.

Based on the time line and your knowledge of U.S. history, why did John Lewis receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom?

Accepted Answer

He used peaceful protest and political action to expand civil rights.

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He used activism and government legislation to support conservative causes.

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He used court cases and lobbyist activities to extend social segregation.

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He used citizen petitions and armed protests to increase suffrage rights.

Question 3

This excerpt is from an analysis of U.S. policy.

Why did the U.S. government take this action during the Great Depression?

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Some thought people of Mexican ancestry were taking jobs from U.S. workers.

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Some thought people of Mexican ancestry were buying too much property.

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Some feared that people of Mexican ancestry would force U.S. schools to teach foreign languages.

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Some feared that people of Mexican ancestry would force their religious beliefs to become the law of the land.

Question 4

This excerpt is about the effect of Green Party candidate Ralph Nader on the 2000 presidential election.

Based on this excerpt, how did Ralph Nader’s third-party candidacy affect the 2000 presidential election.

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Nader’s candidacy shifted the issues discussed by the major-party candidates.

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Nader’s candidacy was unable to influence the outcome of the election.

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Nader’s candidacy decreased the media coverage given to the major-party candidates.

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Nader’s candidacy was able to attract a majority of voters in the election.

Question 5

Read the list and answer the question that follows.

Which era is associated with these characteristics?

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World War II

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Spanish-American War

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Roaring Twenties

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Great Depression

Question 6

Which political button reflects the connection between the Vietnam War and the passage of the Twenty-Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

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Question 7

Identify the cause and effect of an important event during the United States’ involvement in the Middle East between 1970 and 1990.

Part 1/3

EVENT: The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) members announce a production embargo.

Question 8

Identify the cause and effect of an important event during the United States’ involvement in the Middle East between 1970 and 1990.

Part 2/3

EVENT: The Camp David Accords are brokered by President Jimmy Carter.

Question 9

Identify the cause and effect of an important event during the United States’ involvement in the Middle East between 1970 and 1990.

Part 3/3

EVENT: Peacekeeping forces are stationed to enforce the ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).

Question 10

This excerpt is from a letter written by a former president to a friend in the early 1800s.

How does this reflection by Adams symbolize the motto E Pluribus Unum?

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The many colonies were different yet came together to form one country.

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As one country, the colonies divided into many to confuse the British.

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Despite some differences between the colonies, the country was loyal to the British.

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The divisions that existed between the colonies weakened the new country.

Question 11

This time line describes events during the late 1940s.

Which statement describes the response of the U.S. government during this time period?

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The United States provided military and economic aid to Greece and Turkey.

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The United States made an alliance with the Soviet Union for joint control of Greece and Turkey.

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The United States imposed economic sanctions against the British government.

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The United States sent military forces to bring an end to the civil war in Greece.

Question 12

How did levee failures affect New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina?

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Flood waters entered many homes and businesses.

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High winds damaged the roofs of many homes and businesses.

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Rising temperatures caused widespread power outages.

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The storm surge caused widespread destruction of ships.

Question 13

Read the excerpt and answer the question that follows.

How did the American Liberty League’s mission differ from New Deal policies?

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The League focused more on personal responsibility than government responsibility.

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The League placed greater importance on the needs of the lower classes than the needs of the upper classes.

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The League focused more on government intervention than free enterprise.

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The League placed greater importance on the needs of rural farm workers than the needs of urban factory workers.

Question 14

How did the creation of NASA influence the U.S. economy during the 1960s?

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Government investment in scientific research and development led to the establishment of new industries.

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Government concern over satellite launches led to calls for the expansion of the military draft.

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Government interest in space exploration resulted in reduced federal tax rates.

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Government control over information and technology sectors resulted in decreased corporate competition.

Question 15

This excerpt is from an address by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1941. Which phrases from President Roosevelt’s address reveal a turning away from U.S. isolationism during World War II?

Select TWO correct answers.

Question 16

This diagram shows the effects of the Great Depression on local governments.

How did the states work to lessen the effects of the Great Depression shown in this diagram?

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By accepting federal money for relief programs but maintaining control over the administration of the programs

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By refusing to accept federal money for relief programs and demanding more laissez-faire policies

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By agreeing to let the federal government nationalize industries to bring stability to the national economy

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By stopping the federal government from collecting federal income taxes to give people more money to spend in the states

Question 17

This excerpt is from a presidential speech.

Which sentence describes a result of the situation addressed by President Nixon?

Accepted Answer

The actions of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) led the U.S. government to focus on energy conservation.

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The ongoing conflict in the Middle East led the U.S. government to focus on increasing foreign oil imports.

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The ongoing conflict in the Middle East led the U.S. government to begin taking over domestic energy companies.

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The actions of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) led the U.S. government to begin exporting oil to the region.

Question 18

This graph shows Vietnam War–related songs that became hit singles between 1960 and 1975.

Which statement BEST explains the brief popularity of Vietnam War–related songs?

Accepted Answer

These songs peaked in sales as the anti-war movement intensified.

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These songs became popular after U.S. withdrawal from the conflict began.

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These songs topped the music charts during the early years of the conflict.

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These songs were used to recruit U.S. soldiers during the de-escalation period of the conflict.

Question 19

This excerpt is from a presidential message to Congress regarding displeasure with Supreme Court rulings against some New Deal legislation.

Based on the excerpt and your knowledge of U.S. history, what did President Roosevelt want Congress to do?

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He wanted Congress to increase the number of Supreme Court justices from nine to fifteen.

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He wanted Congress to replace progressive Supreme Court justices with conservative ones.

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He wanted Congress to rewrite legislation to make it agreeable to the Supreme Court justices.

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He wanted Congress to increase the number of clerks assigned to the Supreme Court justices.

Question 20

This excerpt is from an article published by the National Archives.

What was one way Executive Order 9066 affected Japanese Americans AND what was one way it violated their constitutional rights?

Question 21

This excerpt describes an encounter with a Bedouin tribe in the Middle East.

Which claim is BEST supported by this excerpt?

Accepted Answer

Television is an important tool for the diffusion of American culture abroad.

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Foreigners think negatively of how Americans are portrayed on television.

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International aid organizations prioritize sharing American culture through television.

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American television shows are less influential globally than they were in the twentieth century.

Question 22

This table shows the country of origin for immigrants in 1960 and 2000.

Based on this table and your knowledge of U.S. history, which conclusion could be made about U.S. immigration between 1960 and 2000?

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Immigration law changes allowed more migration from certain regions.

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International trade agreements banned migration from certain regions.

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Military conflicts prevented migration from certain regions

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Changes in climate influenced migration from certain regions.

Question 23

Which actions are examples of President Theodore Roosevelt carrying out his Big Stick policy?

Select THREE correct answers

Question 24

Selected U.S. National Parks

Why were parks like those on this list established?

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To preserve natural resources

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To control flooding in remote areas

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To allow the federal government to obtain fossil fuels

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To decrease the effects of climate change

Question 25

This diagram highlights an economic issue during the 1920s and 1930s.

How did this trend contribute to the Great Depression?

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By causing drops in profits and employment

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By stabilizing unemployment and inflation rates

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By leading to a rise in consumer demand

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By discouraging stock market speculation

Question 26

Read the excerpt and answer the question that follows.

How did the federal government respond to the 1963 march described in this excerpt?

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By passing legislation prohibiting discrimination in public places

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By ratifying an amendment granting suffrage to people of all races

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By asking the Supreme Court to rule segregation of schools unconstitutional

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By signing an executive order to desegregate the military

Question 27

How did rock and roll musicians like Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, and Elvie Presley influence American culture in the 1950s?

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By bringing music with African American roots to mainstream audiences

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By popularizing the publishing of ragtime sheet music

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By writing folk music ballads that protested U.S. foreign policy

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By helping to bring country and western music to the South

Question 28

This excerpt is from a presidential speech.

Which statements describe the effects of the policy described in the excerpt?

Select TWO correct answers.

Question 29

This excerpt is from a women’s suffrage leaflet.

Based on this leaflet, which statement describes the methods used by the women's suffrage movement?

Accepted Answer

It hoped to draw public attention to the cause through mass protests.

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It aimed to achieve its goals with boycotts of major events.

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It struggled with an organizing strategy for bringing together activists.

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It used illegal actions to force public recognition of its demands.

Question 30

Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the sentences.

The Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 established the Office of Economic Opportunity to implement education, employment, and training programs as part of the Great Society initiative.

Accepted Answer

This act provided adult education and other benefits such as business loans.

One effect of this act was a reduction in the poverty rate.

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This act provided adult education and other benefits such as corporate tax breaks.

One effect of this act was a decrease in government spending.

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This act provided adult education and other benefits such as business loans.

One effect of this act was a decline in job growth.

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This act provided adult education and other benefits such as savings plans.

One effect of this act was a decline in job growth.

Question 31

This cause-and-effect diagram describes events in Southwest Asia.

Which statement correctly replaces the question mark in this diagram?

Accepted Answer

An allied coalition fought against Iraq in the Persian Gulf War.

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Iraq was divided into a democratic country and a communist country.

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Iraqi soldiers took hostages at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq.

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An allied coalition voted to remove Iraq from the United Nations.

Question 32

Which statement describes one way that the Bessemer process contributed to the economic development of the United States?

Accepted Answer

The mass production of steel allowed the construction of taller buildings.

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The demand for iron decreased, and iron mines closed.

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The increase in telephone lines reduced the time to communicate over long distances.

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The development of vaccines lowered the cost of medical care

Question 33

This question has two parts.

This excerpt is about the effects of the Nineteenth Amendment.

Part A

Based on the excerpt, which effect did this amendment have on women in U.S. society?

Accepted Answer

Women continued to fight for their civil rights.

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Women achieved freedoms identical to those of men.

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Women were unable to serve in the federal legislature.

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Women were unable to participate in higher education.

Question 34

This question has two parts.

This excerpt is about the effects of the Nineteenth Amendment.

Part B

Which statement from the excerpt BEST supports this effect?

Accepted Answer

“. . . left . . . inequalities of class, race, and ethnicity intact . . .”

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“The Nineteenth Amendment officially eliminated sex as a barrier to voting. . . .”

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“It advanced equality between the sexes. . . .”

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“ . . . find new footings in government agencies, political parties, and elected offices . . .”

Question 35

This map shows political boundaries established by the 1954 Geneva Conference following the fall of French Indochina.

After the 1954 Geneva Conference, which action became a part of U.S. foreign policy?

Accepted Answer

The gradual buildup of financial and military aid to South Vietnam

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The gradual buildup of economic and industrial aid to North Vietnam

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The use of diplomatic efforts to reunify Cambodia and South Vietnam

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The use of military force to restore French rule in Laos and North Vietnam

Question 36

Which policy did Governor Orval Faubus of Arkansas most strongly support in the 1950s?

Accepted Answer

Segregation in public places and schools

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Enforcement of civil rights legislation

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Increases in the federal regulation of business

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Elimination of the poll tax

Question 37

Which situation motivated the repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment prohibiting the manufacture and sale of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

The need to promote economic recovery during the Great Depression

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The need to generate revenue after removing protective tariffs in the 1920s

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The need to ration the consumption of agricultural goods in the 1940s

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The need to reduce the federal deficit after the Cold War

Question 38

Which ideas were included in the original U.S. Constitution and which were added through the Bill of Rights?

Move the ideas to the correct boxes.

Question 39

The United States suffered more than 50,000 dead and wounded in the battle to capture the Pacific island of Okinawa. This photograph shows the effects of kamikaze attacks on a U.S. aircraft carrier during the battle in May 1945.

Based on the photograph and your knowledge of U.S. history, how did battles such as Okinawa influence U.S. strategy in World War II?

Accepted Answer

The United States chose to drop the atomic bomb rather than invade Japan to end the war.

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The United States chose to focus on winning the war against Germany before winning the war against Japan.

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The United States chose to allow forces of the Soviet Union to invade Japan in order to reduce casualties

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The United States chose to intern some of its citizens in the hope that Japan would surrender.

Question 40

This excerpt is about the arrest of an important individual from the Civil Rights Movement.

Part 1/2: Why was there a boycott after this act of civil disobedience?

Accepted Answer

The NAACP used Parks’ arrest to encourage a bus boycott in order to bring attention to the segregation of Montgomery public transportation.

Answer

The NAACP used Parks’ arrest to discourage a bus boycott in order to bring attention to the segregation of Montgomery public transportation.

Question 41

This excerpt is about the arrest of an important individual from the Civil Rights Movement.

Part 2/2: How did the boycott affect the Civil Rights Movement?

Accepted Answer

Her actions sparked both further protests and support from other regions.

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Her actions neutralizes conflicts among activists to all regions.

Question 42

This time line shows the growth of television after World War II.

Which factor MOST LIKELY contributed to this growth?

Accepted Answer

Expansion of prosperity because of consumerism

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Widespread support for civil rights legislation

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Increased public trust of political parties

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Greater access to a college education

Question 43

This letter describes the acquisition of a territory in 1898.

How did this acquisition benefit the United States in the early twentieth century?

Accepted Answer

By securing U.S. presence in the Pacific Ocean

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By showing other nations the advantages of Dollar Diplomacy

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By demonstrating naval superiority in the Caribbean Sea

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By proving to other nations that the United States would enforce the Open Door Policy

Question 44

Which statement explains the historical significance of the Tuskegee Airmen?

Accepted Answer

They overcame racial barriers and discrimination to serve as fighter pilots

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They introduced new tactics for use during aerial combat missions.

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They overcame criticism for flying the airplanes that dropped the atomic bombs.

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They gathered valuable information by flying nighttime aerial reconnaissance missions.

Question 45

This excerpt describes the circumstances surrounding President Bill Clinton's impeachment.

The American public was divided about President Clinton’s impeachment. What was one argument presented by people who disagreed with the impeachment proceedings?

Accepted Answer

Poor judgment in private behaviors did not qualify as high crimes and misdemeanors.

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The rule of law did not apply to members of the executive branch.

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Executive privilege did not apply to matters of national security.

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Bribery and corruption did not need to be investigated by an independent counsel.

Question 46

Read the excerpt and answer the question that follows.

What issue was President Truman referring to in this address?

Accepted Answer

Applying containment policies in Korea

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Sending U.S. advisors to Vietnam

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Initiating a naval blockade on China

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Competing in the space race with the Soviet Union

Question 47

Complete the sentence.

In 1970, students at Kent State University gathered because of U.S. involvement in the ________________ War. Ohio National Guard troops fired on the crowd, and four students were shot. The incident at Kent State University weakened public support for the war.

Accepted Answer

Vietnam

Question 48

This list describes some of the accomplishments of a well-known Asian American.

How did Bruce Lee’s accomplishments help shape U.S. culture?

Accepted Answer

They introduced more positive depictions of Asian Americans than had historically existed.

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They caused a decline in employment in industries traditionally dominated by Asian Americans.

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They changed the influence that Asian Americans had in the debate over civil rights.

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They increased the political power held by Asian Americans in the government.

Question 49

Which situation influenced Harry S. Truman’s decision to use atomic weapons against Japan?

Accepted Answer

Strong resistance by the Japanese showed that an invasion of Japan would result in a large number of U.S. casualties.

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The U.S. military’s island-hopping campaign against Japan was unsuccessful, and U.S. public opinion was turning against the war.

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Many U.S. navy ships were destroyed during battles in the Pacific, and the Allies were not ready to send reinforcements.

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The U.S. military needed to move supplies from the Pacific to help with fighting in Europe.

Question 50

This graph presents historical tax rates in the United States.

In which way did the trend represented in this graph result in economic growth during this time period?

Accepted Answer

People had more money to spend on consumer goods.

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People paid higher interest rates on bank loans.

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The government reduced its deficit spending.

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The government reduced regulations on stock market investments.

Question 51

How did the federal government attempt to assimilate American Indians in the late nineteenth century? Select TWO correct answers.

Question 52

This excerpt summarizes the effects of two state court decisions, one from Colorado and one from Texas.

Which development MOST likely resulted from these court decisions?

Accepted Answer

Widespread enactment of segregation laws

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Use of Navajo Code Talkers in the 1940s

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Enforcement of prohibition laws in the 1930s

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Mass deportations during the Great Depression

Question 53

Read the list and answer the question that follows.

Which statement describes how these improvements were originally developed?

Accepted Answer

The government invested funds into aerospace technology

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The government upgraded the infrastructure for telecommunications.

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The government provided tax incentives to automobile companies.

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The government provided subsidies to agricultural businesses.

Question 54

In 1894, during the Progressive Era, Congress enacted a tax that less than 1 percent of U.S. households had to pay. This cartoon was published in 1895 in reaction to the new tax.

The people in line in this cartoon represent which group in U.S. society?

Accepted Answer

Wealthy business owners in the upper class of society

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Poor immigrant workers in the lower class of society

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Moderate-income professionals in the middle class of society

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Elected government officials representing all classes of society

Question 55

Which statement describes why the U.S. military developed protective masks during World War I?

Accepted Answer

The masks were needed to shield soldiers from chemical weapons used in the war.

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The masks were needed to stop enemy forces from recognizing commanding officers.

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The masks were needed to prevent soldiers from breathing in smoke from the battlefields.

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The masks were needed to lessen the smell of sewer gas for soldiers in the trenches.

Question 56

Which position did the political action group known as the Moral Majority support in the 1980s?

Accepted Answer

Students should be allowed to pray in public schools.

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Society should welcome diverse family lifestyles.

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Leaders should support the Equal Rights Amendment for women.

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The Supreme Court should be encouraged to decide in favor of liberal ideas.

Question 57

This excerpt is from testimony given by an anonymous worker.

In the late 1800s, which action taken by American workers was MOST successful in addressing the problems described in this excerpt?

Accepted Answer

Joining the organized labor union movement

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Seizing the means of production from business owners

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Organizing investigations into the use of child labor

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Protesting to force the government to eliminate tariffs

Question 58

This excerpt is from a pamphlet that analyzed employment during World War II.

Part A:

Based on the excerpt and your knowledge of U.S. history, how did World War II affect the workforce?

Accepted Answer

Women gained more opportunities in industry.

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Women remained unemployed for the duration.

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Employers prioritized experience in manufacturing.

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Employers provided access to opportunities in higher education.

Question 59

This excerpt is from a pamphlet that analyzed employment during World War II.

Part B:

Which phrase from the excerpt provides evidence for the answer to Part A?

Accepted Answer

. . . to adopt policies that will ensure the full utilization of female labor . . .

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With several million unemployed workers and no widespread labor shortage as yet . . .

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The unemployed and workers temporarily displaced by the conversion of industries to war work . . .

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. . . will have to be upgraded, and women will need to be trained to fill the new jobs.

Question 60

Which reason has the U.S. government given for supporting Israel?

Accepted Answer

Israel was one of the few democracies in the Middle East.

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Israel provided NATO with the majority of its oil.

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Israel fought on the side of the Allied nations during World War II.

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Israel was one of the world’s largest importers of consumer goods.

Question 61

This excerpt is from The Federalist Papers.

Based on the excerpt, which idea is important to the success of a constitutional republic?

Accepted Answer

Citizens electing capable individuals to make laws

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Citizens writing bills that eventually become laws

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Citizens gathering to achieve change in communities

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Citizens traveling over a sizable area to become familiar with issues

Question 62

This timeline describes events associated with the American Federation of Labor Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO).

What goals do organizations like the AFL-CIO seek to achieve in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Improving working conditions and opportunities for union workers

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Finding labor sources for manufacturing in regions outside of the United States

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Deregulating businesses and reducing corporate taxes

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Decreasing the political influence of labor union leaders

Question 63

Which statement describes a direct result of the Spanish-American War?

Accepted Answer

The United States gained new overseas markets.

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American citizens protested the use of the military draft.

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American businesses wanted to limit foreign trade.

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The United States adopted an isolationist foreign policy.

Question 64

This table of contents is from a book published in 1915.

Which chapter titles identify the MOST DIRECT reasons that the United States declared war on Germany in 1917?

Accepted Answer

I, XXVI, XXIX

Answer

I, XV, XXXI

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XV, XIX, XXIX

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XV, XIX, XXVI

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