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EOC Practice Test #2
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EOC Practice Test #2

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Which of the following would most likely have voted for Franklin Roosevelt during the Great Depression?

  • Wealthy elites
  • Middle-class Americans
  • Working-class citizens
  • All of the above (correct)

    • Why did many Americans move North during World War I and World War II?

    Northern factories held wartime job opportunities

    Which of the following was part of Lyndon Johnson's War on Poverty and Great Society programs?

  • Medicare
  • Head Start
  • Food Stamps
  • All of the above (correct)

    • How did Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal completely change American government?

    <p>Government took responsibility for solving the Great Depression by deficit spending to create jobs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Joseph McCarthy led a movement in the 1950's known as McCarthyism in order to expose _______.

    <p>communists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Immigrants in America have traditionally been

    <p>discriminated against, blamed for taking jobs and forced to live in ethnic ghettoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a vertical merger?

    <p>A steel company buying iron mines, railroads and steel mills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following groups had their civil rights violated by losing all their property and being sent to internment camps during WWII?

    <p>Japanese Americans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?

    <p>The Senate rejecting the Treaty of Versailles after WWI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona protects your right to remain silent. Which Amendment of the United States Constitution does it support?

    <p>Fifth Amendment: protection from incriminating or testifying against yourself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following would best describe immigration laws after the Civil War and during the 1920's?

    <p>Immigration laws allowed less non-Europeans to enter America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was food rationing implemented during World War I and World War II?

    <p>To stabilize prices and prevent shortages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Civil Rights events in the 1950's, such as Brown v. Board, had the most impact on

    <p>school integration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Voting Rights Act of 1965 had the most impact on

    <p>voting discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rust belt?

    <p>A series of Midwestern and Northern cities where factories have been abandoned as trade moves to China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the goal of American foreign policy after WWI and is demonstrated by the Neutrality Acts?

    <p>Isolationism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The GI Bill and VA low interest home loans were created to reward veterans of

    <p>WWII</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was an effect of Radical Reconstruction and the impeachment of Pres. Andrew Johnson?

    <p>The power of the presidency was decreased</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Interstate Commerce Commission helped _________ the most in the Gilded Age by regulating railroad and transportation prices.

    <p>farmers that needed to transport their crops to world markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important historical goal of unions in America?

    <p>Achieve higher wages for members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the presidency of Ronald Reagan?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a simple majority?

    <p>51%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Sherman Act and Clayton Anti-trust acts were the first American laws to regulate _________.

    <p>monopolies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the 16th Amendment added to the United States Constitution?

    <p>The government had expanded and needed income taxes for funding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a cause of the Great Depression?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The greatest source of jobs in impoverished areas of Appalachian America is ________.

    <p>coal mining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect did post-Civil War expansion have on America?

    <p>People had more freedom on the frontier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    American expansion into the Philippines, Hawaii, Alaska and Asia for new markets and resources is an example of

    <p>imperialism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused the dust bowl?

    <p>Soil erosion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sun belt?

    <p>A group Southern states that have had increasing populations since World War II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the baby boom?

    <p>A post-World War II increase in births</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of Civil Rights activity of the 1960's?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Southern states develop cotton before the Civil War?

    <p>The soil and climate of the South was excellent for cotton growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a result of American expansion into the West?

    <p>Native Americans were pushed into reservations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Woodrow Wilson win the election of 1912?

    <p>William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt split the Republican vote by both running</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the United States justify using atomic bombs against Japan in 1945 to end World War II?

    <p>The atomic bomb would save American and Japanese lives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a cause of WWI?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the goal of the Marshall Plan, Truman Doctrine, NATO, Korean and Vietnam Wars during the Cold War?

    <p>Stop the spread of communism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Franklin Roosevelt and the Great Depression

    • Support for Roosevelt came from various socio-economic groups during the Great Depression.
    • Implementation of the New Deal involved government deficit spending to tackle unemployment.

    Migratory Patterns During Wars

    • Many Americans moved North for job opportunities in wartime factories during WWI and WWII.

    Civil Rights Movement

    • Johnson's War on Poverty aimed to improve living conditions for marginalized groups.
    • Japanese Americans faced civil rights violations during WWII through internment and property loss.
    • Brown v. Board significantly impacted school integration in the 1950s.

    Legislative Actions

    • The Voting Rights Act of 1965 targeted voting discrimination, reinforcing electoral rights for marginalized individuals.
    • The Senate's rejection of the Treaty of Versailles after WWI exemplifies checks and balances in action.

    Supreme Court and Constitutional Protections

    • Miranda v. Arizona established the right to remain silent, invoking the Fifth Amendment.
    • Post-Civil War, immigration laws became more restrictive, limiting entry of non-Europeans.
    • Immigrants historically faced discrimination and were often blamed for job competition.

    Economic Policies and Union Goals

    • Unions primarily aimed for higher wages and better working conditions for their members.
    • The Sherman Act and Clayton Anti-Trust Act were foundational laws regulating monopolies.

    Post-War and Economic Context

    • The GI Bill provided benefits to WWII veterans, facilitating their reintegration into civilian life.
    • Food rationing during both World Wars aimed to stabilize prices and avoid shortages.

    Historical Developments and Regions

    • The "Rust Belt" refers to areas in the Midwest and North with abandoned factories as industries shifted overseas.
    • The "Sun Belt" indicates Southern states experiencing population growth since WWII.
    • The "Baby Boom" marked a significant rise in birth rates post-WWII.

    American Expansion and Foreign Policy

    • American imperialism manifested in expansion into places like the Philippines and Hawaii for resources.
    • The U.S. foreign policy after WWI focused on isolationism, reinforced by the Neutrality Acts.
    • Post-Civil War expansion contributed to diminished freedoms for Native Americans, leading to their displacement.

    Causes and Effects of Major Historical Events

    • Causes of the Great Depression included various economic missteps and market failures.
    • The Dust Bowl was primarily caused by soil erosion due to poor agricultural practices.
    • The Marshall Plan and related Cold War strategies aimed to prevent the spread of communism.

    Important Figures and Elections

    • The 1912 election was won by Woodrow Wilson, aided by a split in the Republican vote.
    • Joseph McCarthy's campaign aimed to identify and expose communists during the Red Scare of the 1950s.

    Significant Historical Outcomes

    • Radical Reconstruction led to a decrease in presidential power following Andrew Johnson's impeachment.
    • Farmers benefited from the Interstate Commerce Commission's regulation of transportation prices during the Gilded Age.

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    This quiz focuses on key historical events and policies from the Great Depression to the War on Poverty. Test your knowledge on significant votes, migrations, and government programs that shaped American history during these pivotal times. Ideal for students preparing for their EOC.

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