Question 1

This 1972 poster depicts an organization originally formed to advocate -

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better economic treatment of migrant workers

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a retirement system for farm laborers

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equal employment opportunities for women

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publicly funded health care for children

Question 2

Jackie Robinson first rose to national prominence in the late 1940s when he -

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helped bring an end to racial segregation in Major League Baseball

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organized sit-ins to desegregate lunch counters

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participated in the Freedom Rides to desegregate interstate bus terminals

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enrolled in the racially segregated University of Mississippi

Question 3

Which of these was a major goal of Jane Addams's Settlement House movement in Chicago?

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The assimilation of immigrants

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The establishment of public libraries

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The founding of women's colleges

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The introduction of prison reform

Question 4

Which of these is an effect rock and roll had on society in the United States in the 1950s?

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It contributed to a cultural divide between generations.

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It increased the fear of communist expansion.

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It promoted values learned during times of economic hardship.

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It reminded people of prewar days.

Question 5

Why did the United States adopt the motto 'In God We Trust' in 1956?

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To distinguish the nation from countries that restricted religious practices

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To commemorate the social changes introduced by Christian leaders

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To encourage the growth of religious institutions throughout the country

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To honor the financial and societal contributions of various religious organizations

Question 6

This excerpt describes changes in student fashion toward the end of -

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the counterculture movement

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the conservative movement

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the Jazz Age

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the Cold War

Question 7

Which situation demonstrates one way that U.S. culture has spread to other parts of the world?

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A teenage girl buys a hip-hop CD in China.

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A college athlete in Brazil trains for the Olympics.

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A young boy in Great Britain watches anime.

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A businesswoman eats at a sushi restaurant in Canada.

Question 8

The political activism of the group described in the excerpt contributed directly to -

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the ratification of the 19th Amendment

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the repeal of the 18th Amendment

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the outlawing of child labor

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the elimination of poll taxes

Question 9

Senator Boxer supported the legislation mentioned in this excerpt most likely because she was concerned that -

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the loss of domestic production work would result in fewer job opportunities for Americans

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foreign production companies might not make films of the same quality as domestic companies

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the price of DVDs would increase if they had to be imported from other countries

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foreign production companies might not release their movies in the United States

Question 10

Which of the following was a major contribution of the Harlem Renaissance to U.S. culture?

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It established jazz as a prominent musical form.

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It brought the most significant beat poets together.

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It focused attention on the antiwar literary genre.

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It led to the increased popularity of vaudeville stage performers.

Question 11

How did the person named in this 1909 handbill work to improve the lives of African Americans?

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By promoting vocational training for African Americans

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By organizing voter-registration drives for African Americans

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By organizing boycotts of businesses that refused service to African Americans

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By supporting the formation of labor unions by African American workers

Question 12

Which of these contributed to the ratification of the Eighteenth Amendment?

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The growing political influence of women

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Veteran soldiers protesting to obtain benefits

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The growing number of workers organizing into labor unions

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Politicians campaigning for education reform

Question 13

In 1997, Vernon Baker was awarded the Medal of Honor. How was this award historically significant?

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Baker was the only living African American veteran of World War II ever to receive the medal.

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Baker was the first U.S. naval officer to be honored for bravery in combat.

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Baker was the only recipient to serve in both World War I and World War II.

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Baker commanded the first Marine brigade to land at Normandy during World War II.

Question 14

Which event is commonly associated with the type of music described in this excerpt?

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Woodstock

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The Freedom Rides

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The March on Washington

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The California grape boycott

Question 15

Which of these cause-and-effect relationships is accurate?

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The ideas of the Harlem Renaissance influenced the growth of the Civil Rights movement.

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The signing of the Treaty of Versailles contributed to the implementation of the New Deal.

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The ideas of social Darwinism led to the passage of Prohibition laws.

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The rise of fascism in Italy influenced the onset of the Red Scare.

Question 16

How did Chavez accomplish the change referred to in this excerpt?

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By organizing an economic boycott to improve working conditions for migrant farmers

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By filing legal cases to overturn segregation in public facilities

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By protesting fines imposed on employers for hiring illegal immigrants

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By promoting military service as an opportunity for minority youths

Question 17

Which statement best describes one of Shirley Chisholm's most celebrated achievements?

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Chisholm overcame gender and racial barriers to be elected to Congress.

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Chisholm successfully advocated the expansion of the military draft.

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Chisholm overcame physical disabilities to compete in professional sports.

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Chisholm helped shape policies that provided famine relief in Latin America.

Question 18

Which of the following does this menu best reflect?

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Diverse ethnic contributions to U.S. culture

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Lowered nutritional standards for public schools

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Strict U.S. regulations on food preparation

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Successful agricultural trade agreements with other countries

Question 19

This event best illustrates the global -

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influence of U.S. popular culture

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effects of U.S. foreign policy

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exchange of political ideals

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exchange of technological innovations

Question 20

Why did Chicano migrant workers establish the United Farm Workers?

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To obtain fair wages and improve labor conditions

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To exert influence on foreign policy

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To change citizenship requirements

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To attain the right to vote in federal elections

Question 21

Which theme formed the basis of the Chicano Mural Movement?

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Cultural pride

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Assimilation

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Education

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Environmental preservation

Question 22

Which sentence best completes this sequence of events?

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Gospel music gains national attention.

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Protest music becomes a popular genre.

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The temperance movement begins.

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Religious schools are granted federal aid.

Question 23

Which of the following does this event celebrate?

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The global diffusion of an original form of music

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The economic impact of the music industry

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The relationships between different types of music

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Improved acoustic qualities of recorded music

Question 24

Which action did the federal government take to recognize these soldiers?

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Awarding them the Congressional Medal of Honor for actions above the call of duty

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Awarding them battlefield promotions from enlisted to officer

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Providing them with monetary bonuses for demonstrating courage under fire

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Passing the GI Bill to give them educational benefits

Question 25

Which of the following demonstrates the diffusion of American culture?

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The rise of baseball as a major sport in Japan

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The presence of German immigrants in the United States

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The establishment of multinational research centers in Antarctica

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The establishment of a Saudi Arabian embassy in the United States

Question 26

Which earlier protest was most similar to the one described above?

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The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

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The labor demonstrations during the Pullman strike

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The burning of draft cards by opponents of the Vietnam War

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The gathering of disillusioned youth at Woodstock

Question 27

Who is described in the obituary above?

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Eleanor Roosevelt

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Claudia "Lady Bird" Johnson

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Mamie Eisenhower

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Jacqueline Kennedy

Question 28

These photographs are of the same student at Carlisle Indian School during the late nineteenth century. Which word best explains the changes shown in these photographs?

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Assimilation

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Immigration

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Nativism

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Nullification

Question 29

Which of the following identifies two effects of the Harlem Renaissance?

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A

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C

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B

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D

Question 30

These murals were painted during the 1970s in California. This artistic movement demonstrates the contributions of which culture to U.S. art?

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Hispanic American

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African American

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Irish American

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Chinese American

Question 31

Why were country-and-western performers such as Gene Autry popular with U.S. radio audiences during the 1930s?

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Their art related to the struggles of the period.

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They shared stories of individuals who became wealthy.

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They promoted work programs for rural communities.

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Their art brought attention to global human rights issues.

Question 32

How does this excerpt reflect a significant turning point in American history?

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It portrays the changing social norms of the Jazz Age.

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It describes the experiences of immigrant workers during the Gilded Age.

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It depicts the reaction to victory in the Spanish-American War.

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Preventing communism from spreading throughout Southeast Asia

Question 33

Which of the following developments is best illustrated by this information?

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Diffusion of American popular culture

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Establishment of cultural imperialism

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Growth of American student exchange programs

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Expansion of affirmative action

Question 34

This model was evident in the United States through the works of -

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Jane Addams and her programs for new immigrants

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Frances Willard and her support of the temperance movement

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Eugene V. Debs and his establishment of the American Railway Union

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Philip Randolph and his protests during World War II

Question 35

Which two amendments should replace the question marks in this excerpt?

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First Amendment and Fourth Amendment

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Fifth Amendment and Eighth Amendment

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Second Amendment and Sixth Amendment

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Third Amendment and Seventh Amendment

Question 36

A student could use this excerpt in a paper about the -

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contributions of American Indians to U.S. culture

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movement to reform American Indian schools

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challenges of preserving American Indian traditional clothing

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D pressure on American Indians to assimilate

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