The exam shows a map of the North American Colonies to 1650. The map shows European settlements such as Montreal, Quebec, Boston, New Haven and St. Augustine, among others. Which generalization is most clearly supported by the map?
Rivers and harbors played a major role in the location of early settlements.
The creation of the Virginia House of Burgesses and the signing of the Mayflower Compact showed that American colonists
practiced elements of self-government
Which two key principles of government are included in the Declaration of Independence?
consent of the governed and natural rights
We the General Assembly of Virginia do enact, that no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious Worship place or Ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested, or burdened in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suf
First Amendment
Which major issue was debated at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 and contributed directly to the start of the Civil War?
balance of power between the states and the national government
The United States and New York Stat constitutions establish republican forms of government because each provides for
elected representatives
What was the primary objection of the Antifederalists to ratification of the Constitution?
They believed the rights of the people were not protected.
Two excerpts from the United States Constitution:
"The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it."
Article I, Section 9
"...and no warrants shall issue, bu
balancing individual liberty and the need for order in society
According to the Constitution, the president is required to
sign or veto bills passed by Congress
Excerpt from an address to the Cherokee Nation by General Winfield Scott in 1838:
"Cherokees! The president of the United States has sent me, with a powerful army, to cause you, in obedience to the treaty of 1835, to join that part of your people who are
start of the Trail of Tears march to the Oklahoma Territory
In Marbury v. Madison (1803), the Supreme Court established a precedent for
judicial review
The Lewis and Clark expedition (1803-1806) was important because it
increased understanding of the area included in the Louisiana Purchase
...The whole military force of the State is at the service of a Mr. Suttle, a slaveholder from Virginia, to enable him to catch a man whom he calls his property; but not a soldier is offered to save a citizen of Massachusetts from being kidnapped! Is this
Kansas-Nebraska Act (1854)
A map is shown. It is titled " Federal Land Grants to Railroads as of 1871" The subtitle is "Besides land, the government provided loans of $16,000 for each mile built on level land, $32,000 for each mile built on hilly terrain, and $48,000 for each mile
The federal government promoted transcontinental railroad construction.
Same map: "Federal Land Grants to Railroads as of 1871"
What was a result of the railroad construction shown on the map?
A national market developed in the United States.
President Abraham Lincoln's plan for Reconstruction after the Civil War included
reuniting the nation as quickly as possible.
After the Civil War, freedmen in the South had difficulty improving their economic condition because
the system of sharecropping kept them in a cycle of poverty.
A cartoon is shown, the title is: "Woman's Holy War/ Grand Charge on the Enemy's Works" It shows a woman with an axe, riding on a horse, and splitting barrels labelled "Gin," "Rum," "Whisky" and "Brandy."
This cartoon is expressing support for
national Prohibition
In the second half of the 1800's, which development led to the other three?
growth of American cities
The Roosevelt Corollary (1904) to the Monroe Doctrine proclaimed the right of the United States to
intervene in the internal affairs of the Latin American nations.
In the early 20th century, muckrakers were able to influence American society mainly by
exposing corruption in business and government
Which statement about President Theodore Roosevelt's Square Deal is an opinion rather than a fact?
The Square Deal was superior to any other president's program.
Governor Defeated in Recall Election"
"Referendum Held on Term Limits"
"Conservationists Propose Initiative on National Parks"
These headlines are all examples of Progressive Era reforms designed to
place more power in the hands of the voters
During World War I, what was President Woodrow Wilson's purpose in outlining the Fourteen Points?
suggesting a peace plan to prevent future wars
The Scopes trial and the Sacco and Vanzetti case both involved
clashes over cultural values
The prosperity of the United States in the mid-1920s resulted in part from
increased demand for new consumer goods
A photo is shown with the title "Bonus Army shacks burn on Anacostia flats, Washington, DC, after being attacked by military, 1932. The Capitol is in the background." There is a picture of small buildings on fire, and hoses trying to put out the fire.
Man
criticizing the government for its treatment of World War I veterans
A cartoon is shown. The title is: Uncle "Guinea Pig" The cartoon has a sign that says "New Deal Clinic." It shows a man with a mask over his face lying under a blanket that says "USA." There are men in graduation hats with drills, and a bottle that says
New Deal programs are endangering the country.
Song lyrics:
Dust Storm Disaster
On the 14th day of April of 1935,
There struck the worst of dust storms that ever filled the sky.
You could see that dust storm comin', the cloud looked deathlike black,
And through our mighty nation, it left a dreadful tr
Great Plains
(This question is also about the song lyrics)
These song lyrics were written about people who became
migrant farm workers on the West Coast
The entrance of the United States into World War II was preceded by
American aid to help Great Britain defend itself against German aggression
As a result of the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Constitution was amended to
limit the number of terms a person can serve as president
The internment of Japanese Americans during World War II illustrates that
civil liberties are sometimes limited during times of national crisis
After World War II, what was one important result of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act (GI Bill)?
Many veterans attended college.
There is a map shown. Its title is "Seesaw in Korea." There are 4 different pictures on the map. One is labeled "June 25, 1950." It shows the country divided in half, with North Korea having about half of the territory, and South Korea having about half o
The war did little to alter the territorial division of Korea.
The perceived threat of communist influence in the United States during the 1950s prompted Congress to
investigate suspected communist sympathizers
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (1964) provided congressional support for
escalating military action in Vietnam
Newspaper article:
Kennedy Warned of Space Setback
Task Force Says Soviet Will Probably Orbit Man First-- Asks Reorganization
By W.H.Lawrence
Special to The New York Times
Palm Beach, Fla., Jan 11
-- A task force on space programs warned President-elect J
pledging to put a man on the Moon within a decade
A major goal of President Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society program was to
enact social welfare to end poverty
Two magazine covers are shown: One is dated June 28, 1971 and says:
TIME Pentagon Papers: The Secret War
The second is dated July 30, 1973 and says:
Newsweek THE NIXON TAPES
What was a result of the events reflected in these magazine covers?
Many Americans lost trust in their government.
...Historians looking back at our time will note the consistent restraint and peaceful intentions of the West. They will note that it was the democracies who refused to use the threat of their nuclear monopoly in the forties and early fifties for territor
Communist nations, not western democracies, have threatened world peace.
President Ronald Reagan and President George W. Bush shared the belief that tax cuts would result in
the growth of the economy
In New Jersey v. T.L.O. (1985) and Vernonia School District v. Acton (1995), the Unites States Supreme Court ruled that
student rights may be limited in school
A cartoon is shown. It is labeled "Global Economy." It shows the planet Earth, with a voice bubble coming from India saying, " I GOT A JOB TODAY!" and a voice bubble coming from somewhere in the United States saying, "I LOST MY JOB TODAY."
Which developme
outsourcing of American jobs to foreign countries
What was the major purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act (1890) and the Clayton Antitrust Act (1914)
promoting fair competition between businesses
Which action would be considered an example of the use of the unwritten constitution?
cabinet meeting called by President Bill Clinton in 1993
The growing use of the automobile in the 1920s and the Interstate Highway Act of 1956 both contributed to
the growth of suburbs
Which statement is a valid generalization about immigration to the Unites States?
Few restrictions on European immigration existed before the 1920s.
Which statement best describes a concern shared by John Muir, Theodore Roosevelt, and Rachel Carson?
The natural environment must be protected.
The League of Nations and the United Nations were both formed with the goal of
preventing wars through peaceful negotiations
The exam shows a map of the North American Colonies to 1650. The map shows European settlements such as Montreal, Quebec, Boston, New Haven and St. Augustine, among others. Which generalization is most clearly supported by the map?
Rivers and harbors played a major role in the location of early settlements.
The creation of the Virginia House of Burgesses and the signing of the Mayflower Compact showed that American colonists
practiced elements of self-government
Which two key principles of government are included in the Declaration of Independence?
consent of the governed and natural rights
We the General Assembly of Virginia do enact, that no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious Worship place or Ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested, or burdened in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suf
First Amendment
Which major issue was debated at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 and contributed directly to the start of the Civil War?
balance of power between the states and the national government
The United States and New York Stat constitutions establish republican forms of government because each provides for
elected representatives
What was the primary objection of the Antifederalists to ratification of the Constitution?
They believed the rights of the people were not protected.
Two excerpts from the United States Constitution:
"The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it."
Article I, Section 9
"...and no warrants shall issue, bu
balancing individual liberty and the need for order in society
According to the Constitution, the president is required to
sign or veto bills passed by Congress
Excerpt from an address to the Cherokee Nation by General Winfield Scott in 1838:
"Cherokees! The president of the United States has sent me, with a powerful army, to cause you, in obedience to the treaty of 1835, to join that part of your people who are
start of the Trail of Tears march to the Oklahoma Territory
In Marbury v. Madison (1803), the Supreme Court established a precedent for
judicial review
The Lewis and Clark expedition (1803-1806) was important because it
increased understanding of the area included in the Louisiana Purchase
...The whole military force of the State is at the service of a Mr. Suttle, a slaveholder from Virginia, to enable him to catch a man whom he calls his property; but not a soldier is offered to save a citizen of Massachusetts from being kidnapped! Is this
Kansas-Nebraska Act (1854)
A map is shown. It is titled " Federal Land Grants to Railroads as of 1871" The subtitle is "Besides land, the government provided loans of $16,000 for each mile built on level land, $32,000 for each mile built on hilly terrain, and $48,000 for each mile
The federal government promoted transcontinental railroad construction.
Same map: "Federal Land Grants to Railroads as of 1871"
What was a result of the railroad construction shown on the map?
A national market developed in the United States.
President Abraham Lincoln's plan for Reconstruction after the Civil War included
reuniting the nation as quickly as possible.
After the Civil War, freedmen in the South had difficulty improving their economic condition because
the system of sharecropping kept them in a cycle of poverty.
A cartoon is shown, the title is: "Woman's Holy War/ Grand Charge on the Enemy's Works" It shows a woman with an axe, riding on a horse, and splitting barrels labelled "Gin," "Rum," "Whisky" and "Brandy."
This cartoon is expressing support for
national Prohibition
In the second half of the 1800's, which development led to the other three?
growth of American cities
The Roosevelt Corollary (1904) to the Monroe Doctrine proclaimed the right of the United States to
intervene in the internal affairs of the Latin American nations.
In the early 20th century, muckrakers were able to influence American society mainly by
exposing corruption in business and government
Which statement about President Theodore Roosevelt's Square Deal is an opinion rather than a fact?
The Square Deal was superior to any other president's program.
Governor Defeated in Recall Election"
"Referendum Held on Term Limits"
"Conservationists Propose Initiative on National Parks"
These headlines are all examples of Progressive Era reforms designed to
place more power in the hands of the voters
During World War I, what was President Woodrow Wilson's purpose in outlining the Fourteen Points?
suggesting a peace plan to prevent future wars
The Scopes trial and the Sacco and Vanzetti case both involved
clashes over cultural values
The prosperity of the United States in the mid-1920s resulted in part from
increased demand for new consumer goods
A photo is shown with the title "Bonus Army shacks burn on Anacostia flats, Washington, DC, after being attacked by military, 1932. The Capitol is in the background." There is a picture of small buildings on fire, and hoses trying to put out the fire.
Man
criticizing the government for its treatment of World War I veterans
A cartoon is shown. The title is: Uncle "Guinea Pig" The cartoon has a sign that says "New Deal Clinic." It shows a man with a mask over his face lying under a blanket that says "USA." There are men in graduation hats with drills, and a bottle that says
New Deal programs are endangering the country.
Song lyrics:
Dust Storm Disaster
On the 14th day of April of 1935,
There struck the worst of dust storms that ever filled the sky.
You could see that dust storm comin', the cloud looked deathlike black,
And through our mighty nation, it left a dreadful tr
Great Plains
(This question is also about the song lyrics)
These song lyrics were written about people who became
migrant farm workers on the West Coast
The entrance of the United States into World War II was preceded by
American aid to help Great Britain defend itself against German aggression
As a result of the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Constitution was amended to
limit the number of terms a person can serve as president
The internment of Japanese Americans during World War II illustrates that
civil liberties are sometimes limited during times of national crisis
After World War II, what was one important result of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act (GI Bill)?
Many veterans attended college.
There is a map shown. Its title is "Seesaw in Korea." There are 4 different pictures on the map. One is labeled "June 25, 1950." It shows the country divided in half, with North Korea having about half of the territory, and South Korea having about half o
The war did little to alter the territorial division of Korea.
The perceived threat of communist influence in the United States during the 1950s prompted Congress to
investigate suspected communist sympathizers
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (1964) provided congressional support for
escalating military action in Vietnam
Newspaper article:
Kennedy Warned of Space Setback
Task Force Says Soviet Will Probably Orbit Man First-- Asks Reorganization
By W.H.Lawrence
Special to The New York Times
Palm Beach, Fla., Jan 11
-- A task force on space programs warned President-elect J
pledging to put a man on the Moon within a decade
A major goal of President Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society program was to
enact social welfare to end poverty
Two magazine covers are shown: One is dated June 28, 1971 and says:
TIME Pentagon Papers: The Secret War
The second is dated July 30, 1973 and says:
Newsweek THE NIXON TAPES
What was a result of the events reflected in these magazine covers?
Many Americans lost trust in their government.
...Historians looking back at our time will note the consistent restraint and peaceful intentions of the West. They will note that it was the democracies who refused to use the threat of their nuclear monopoly in the forties and early fifties for territor
Communist nations, not western democracies, have threatened world peace.
President Ronald Reagan and President George W. Bush shared the belief that tax cuts would result in
the growth of the economy
In New Jersey v. T.L.O. (1985) and Vernonia School District v. Acton (1995), the Unites States Supreme Court ruled that
student rights may be limited in school
A cartoon is shown. It is labeled "Global Economy." It shows the planet Earth, with a voice bubble coming from India saying, " I GOT A JOB TODAY!" and a voice bubble coming from somewhere in the United States saying, "I LOST MY JOB TODAY."
Which developme
outsourcing of American jobs to foreign countries
What was the major purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act (1890) and the Clayton Antitrust Act (1914)
promoting fair competition between businesses
Which action would be considered an example of the use of the unwritten constitution?
cabinet meeting called by President Bill Clinton in 1993
The growing use of the automobile in the 1920s and the Interstate Highway Act of 1956 both contributed to
the growth of suburbs
Which statement is a valid generalization about immigration to the Unites States?
Few restrictions on European immigration existed before the 1920s.
Which statement best describes a concern shared by John Muir, Theodore Roosevelt, and Rachel Carson?
The natural environment must be protected.
The League of Nations and the United Nations were both formed with the goal of
preventing wars through peaceful negotiations