American History II: Reconstruction to Present - Online Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which battles proved pivotal in the American Civil War, granting the Union forces substantial strategic advantages?

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Battles of Gettysburg and Vicksburg

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Battles of Antietam and Atlanta

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Battles of Shiloh and Fredericksburg

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Battles of Bull Run and Chancellorsville

Question 2

What was a primary factor that led to the American Revolution?

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British taxation without colonial consent

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French support for the colonists

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Colonial desire for westward expansion

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Colonial aspiration for a republic

Question 3

How did the Industrial Revolution primarily impact the U.S. economy?

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Shifted the economy from agriculture to industry, leading to urbanization and city growth

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Widened economic gaps and lowered living standards for most Americans

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Reduced job opportunities, causing widespread unemployment and poverty

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Weakened government influence in the economy, empowering businesses

Question 4

Which factor was the primary cause of the American Revolution?

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British economic policies and lack of colonial representation

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French support for the colonists

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Expansion of slavery into Western territories

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Conflicts between Native Americans and settlers

Question 5

Which 19th-century acquisition dramatically increased the size of the United States and played a pivotal role in its westward expansion?

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Louisiana Purchase

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Texas Annexation

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Oregon Treaty

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Gadsden Purchase

Question 6

Which event catapulted the United States into a leading global power?

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World War II

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Civil War

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Industrial Revolution

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Cold War

Question 7

After which battle did Union forces finally seize control of the Mississippi River, splitting the Confederacy in two and gaining a significant strategic advantage?

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The Battle of Vicksburg

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The Battle of Antietam

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The Battle of Gettysburg

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The Battle of Fort Sumter

Question 8

Which Progressive Era reform aimed to reduce political corruption and promote transparency by replacing political patronage with merit-based hiring and promotions in government?

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Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act

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Federal Reserve System

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Expansion of child labor laws

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Implementation of Prohibition

Question 9

Which event signaled the start of the American Civil War and is widely regarded as a pivotal moment?

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Attack on Fort Sumter

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Battle of Gettysburg

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Battle of Appomattox Court House

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Emancipation Proclamation

Question 10

Which of the following battles occurred during the American Revolutionary War, but not the American Civil War?

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Battle of Saratoga

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Battle of Bunker Hill

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Battle of Vicksburg

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Battle of Shiloh

Question 11

Which Progressive Era reform aimed to reduce political corruption and enhance government transparency?

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Civil Service Reform

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Women's Suffrage Amendment

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Pure Food and Drug Act

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Federal Reserve System

Question 12

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the United States experienced a significant surge in immigration. Which of the following was a major impact of this increased immigration?

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Increased urbanization

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Economic decline

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Weakened labor movements

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Reduced political corruption

Question 13

Which policy was a cornerstone of the United States' strategy to prevent the spread of Soviet influence during the Cold War?

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Containment

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Appeasement

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Isolationism

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Brinkmanship

Question 14

How did westward expansion in the 19th century shape American society and culture?

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Increased cultural diversity and exchange

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Decline of Native American populations

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Strengthening of slavery

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Limited economic opportunities for farmers

Question 15

Which Progressive Era law established a merit-based civil service system to reduce political corruption?

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Pendleton Civil Service Act

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Sherman Antitrust Act

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Food and Drug Act

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Clayton Act

Question 16

Which Progressive Era reform aimed to combat political corruption by establishing a merit-based system for government job appointments?

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Pendleton Civil Service Act

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Sherman Antitrust Act

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Pure Food and Drug Act

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Federal Reserve Act

Question 17

Which defining characteristic best describes the Antebellum Period in the United States?

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Escalating tensions between the North and South over slavery

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Rapid expansion westward and acquisition of new territories

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Significant advancements in industrialization and technology

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A period of widespread economic stability and prosperity

Question 18

Which of the following was a major factor that contributed to the outbreak of the American Revolution?

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Great Britain's economic policies that imposed financial burdens on the colonies

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The result of the French and Indian War

Question 19

Which of the following was NOT a significant outcome of the Industrial Revolution in the United States?

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Increased importance of agriculture

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Increased wealth and consumer goods

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Rapid urbanization and population growth

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Increased pollution and depletion of natural resources

Question 20

What was a primary factor that contributed to the Industrial Revolution in the United States?

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The development of the cotton gin

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The expansion of territory through the Louisiana Purchase

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The conflict with Mexico in the Mexican-American War

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The discovery of gold in California

Question 21

How did the Declaration of Independence shape the American Revolution and the United States?

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It inspired the colonists to fight for independence and laid the foundation for a new nation based on liberty, equality, and self-determination.

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It only announced the colonies' separation from Britain.

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It was just a rallying cry during the war.

Question 22

How did the Industrial Revolution in the United States affect the role of labor unions and organized labor in the late 19th century?

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It led to the rise of large factories and corporations, creating a more concentrated and organized workforce.

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It reduced the need for unions as workers became more skilled and independent.

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It resulted in fewer labor disputes as workers were more satisfied with their working conditions.

Question 23

In the 19th century, which factor played a crucial role in shaping the cultural identity of the American West during westward expansion?

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Displacement of Native American tribes

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Influx of diverse population

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Growth of industrial cities

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Strong federal presence

Question 24

Which constitutional amendment formally abolished slavery?

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13th Amendment

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14th Amendment

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15th Amendment

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19th Amendment

Question 25

Who was the first African American to serve as a Supreme Court Justice?

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Thurgood Marshall

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Clarence Thomas

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Constance Baker Motley

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William Howard Taft

Question 26

Which event directly led to the United States' entry into World War II?

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Attack on Pearl Harbor

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German invasion of Poland

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Holocaust

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Battle of Dunkirk

Question 27

The Marshall Plan primarily aimed to:

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Provide economic aid to war-torn Europe

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Establish a military alliance against communism

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Create a new global economic system

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Punish Germany and Japan for their wartime actions

Question 28

Which of the following was **not** a primary goal of the Civil Rights Movement?

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Maintaining separate but equal facilities

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Equal access to education

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Voting rights for African Americans

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Desegregating public spaces

Question 29

During the Great Depression, which of these challenges did African Americans face?

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Exacerbated poverty and unemployment

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Increased job opportunities

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Improved access to education

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Reduced racial discrimination

Question 30

Which amendment to the Constitution definitively abolished the institution of slavery?

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13th Amendment

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14th Amendment

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15th Amendment

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16th Amendment

Question 31

Who holds the distinction of being the first African American to represent the African American community in the U.S. Senate?

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Hiram Rhodes Revels

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Frederick Douglass

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Booker T. Washington

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W.E.B. Du Bois

Question 32

Which of the following factors was NOT a contributing factor to the onset of the Great Depression?

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Technological advancements and automation

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Excessive speculation in the stock market

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Deflationary monetary policies

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Imposition of protective tariffs

Question 33

Who notably led the United States during its involvement in World War II?

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Harry S. Truman

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Winston Churchill

Question 34

Which landmark Supreme Court case successfully challenged and overturned the doctrine of 'separate-but-equal' in public education?

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Brown v. Board of Education

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Plessy v. Ferguson

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Korematsu v. United States

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Loving v. Virginia

Question 35

Who is widely recognized as the 'Father of the Atomic Bomb' due to their leadership in its development?

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J. Robert Oppenheimer

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Albert Einstein

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Niels Bohr

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Enrico Fermi

Question 36

Which primary goal of the New Deal was to address the severe economic hardships faced by Americans during the Great Depression?

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Economic recovery

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Social reform

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International peace

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Expansion of federal authority

Question 37

Which of the following was NOT a contributing factor to the emergence of the Progressive Era in American history?

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Triumph of conservative political ideologies

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Rapid urbanization and industrialization

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Women's suffrage movement

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Economic inequality and social problems

Question 38

Who was the most influential leader of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States?

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Martin Luther King Jr., known for his nonviolent approach and advocacy for racial equality

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Malcolm X

Question 39

Which event is considered the catalyst for the Great Depression in the United States?

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The Black Tuesday stock market crash, which triggered a chain reaction of bankruptcies and economic decline

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The Dust Bowl

Question 40

What was the central goal of the Reconstruction Era after the Civil War?

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To restore the Union and rebuild the war-torn Southern economy while addressing the social and political consequences of slavery

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To reunite the country

Question 41

What were the primary objectives of the New Deal programs implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression?

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Providing immediate relief to the unemployed, stimulating economic growth, and reforming the banking system

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To stimulate economic growth

Question 42

Which of the following was a significant challenge faced by immigrants arriving in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

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Language barriers, job competition, cultural discrimination, and difficulty adapting to a new environment

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Job competition

Question 43

Which of the following technological advancements had a transformative impact on American society in the 20th century?

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The automobile, the telephone, and the computer revolutionized transportation, communication, and information access

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The telephone

Question 44

What is a key contemporary issue that continues to affect the United States?

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Economic inequality, climate change, and the pursuit of racial justice are ongoing challenges facing the nation

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Climate change

Question 45

Which economic system is characterized by private ownership of businesses and property, and the pursuit of profit?

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Capitalism

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Socialism

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Communism

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Mercantilism

Question 46

Who served as President of the United States during most of World War II?

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Woodrow Wilson

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Harry Truman

Question 47

Which type of document would be most useful for understanding the experiences of immigrants during the Industrial Revolution?

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Letters and diaries

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Government reports

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School textbooks

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Newspaper articles

Question 48

Which concept justified the westward expansion of the United States in the 19th century?

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Manifest Destiny

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Isolationism

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Imperialism

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Frontierism

Question 49

The Great Depression of the 1930s severely impacted the United States economy. Which of the following is NOT identified as a primary cause of the Depression?

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Engaging in military conflicts abroad

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Widespread bank failures

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Excessive production of goods

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Government reductions in spending

Question 50

The United States' involvement in World War II was a turning point in its history. Which of the following is considered a primary reason for the US's entry into the war?

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The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor

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The invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany

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The invasion of China by Japan

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The sinking of the RMS Lusitania

Question 51

The United States faces various contemporary issues. Which of the following is NOT a challenge that the nation continues to grapple with?

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Nuclear disarmament

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Healthcare accessibility

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Climate change impacts

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Income inequality

Question 52

The Progressive Era was a period of reform in the United States in the early 20th century. Which of the following is NOT identified as a primary goal of the Progressive reformers?

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Restricting immigration to protect American jobs

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Improving working conditions for laborers

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Strengthening antitrust laws to prevent monopolies

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Expanding the role of government in society

Question 53

The United States has a history of immigration waves. Which of the following is NOT considered a major wave of immigration to the United States?

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British immigration in the mid-20th century

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Irish immigration in the mid-19th century

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German immigration in the late 19th century

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Chinese immigration in the early 20th century

Question 54

Which right is NOT guaranteed by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution?

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The right to a fair trial

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Freedom of speech

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Freedom of the press

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The right to bear arms

Question 55

In what year did the Great Depression, a severe economic crisis, commence?

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1929

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1933

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1939

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1945

Question 56

Which amendment to the United States Constitution brought about the abolition of slavery?

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13th Amendment

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14th Amendment

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15th Amendment

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19th Amendment

Question 57

Identify the primary cause of the contemporary issue of climate change:

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A combination of options A and B

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Increased emission of greenhouse gases

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Deforestation and land use changes

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Natural variations in Earth's climate

Question 58

Which primary goal of Reconstruction aimed to grant African Americans equal rights and opportunities?

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Ensuring African American citizenship

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Punishment of Confederate leaders

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Rebuilding the Southern economy

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Promotion of white supremacy

Question 59

Identify the key economic factor that contributed to the outbreak of the Great Depression:

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Overproduction and insufficient demand

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Excessive government spending

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Deflation due to declining gold prices

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Rising labor costs

Question 60

Which prominent individual played a central role in advancing the Civil Rights Movement?

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Martin Luther King Jr.

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Abraham Lincoln

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Theodore Roosevelt

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Woodrow Wilson

Question 61

Which country was not part of the Axis Powers alliance during World War II?

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France

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Germany

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Japan

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Italy

Question 62

Identify the primary reason behind the onset of the Vietnam War:

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The spread of communism in Southeast Asia

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The desire of the United States to expand its influence

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The conflict between North and South Vietnam

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The assassination of President Kennedy

Question 63

What was the primary strategic objective of the United States during the Cold War?

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To prevent the spread of communism

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To establish American global dominance

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To promote democracy and human rights

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To secure access to new markets and resources

Question 64

Which event initiated the Watergate scandal?

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The break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters

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The invasion of Cambodia

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The My Lai Massacre

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The release of the Pentagon Papers