American History EOC Review

Civil War and Reconstruction

100

What term describes a white southerner who supported northern Reconstruction policies after the Civil War? A. Carpetbagger B. Radical C. Scalawag D. Unionist

C. Scalawag

200

The U.S. Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson, (1896) determined that segregation was acceptable under the condition that A. All children recieve permission to attend the same school. B. Whites recieve higher quality facilities and services than blacks. C. The segregation laws did not spread outside of the Southern states D. The separate facilities or services for both races be of equal quality.

D. The separate facilities or services for both races be of equal quality.

300

Lincoln’s “10 Percent Plan” dealt with A. His idea for instituting an income tax B. How to draft more men into the Union Army C. Re-admitting Southern states into the Union D. His quest to reconquer only 10% of the South

C. Re-admitting Southern states into the Union

400

Which statement best explains why Reconstruction ended? A. African-Americans were finally beginning to prosper financially B. Enforcement of Reconstruction Acts decreased because of political compromise C. Reconstruction was intended to be a short-term event that would end in 10 years D. Reconstruction policies were no longer needed when the Southern states rejoined the Union

B. Enforcement of Reconstruction Acts decreased because of political compromise

500

“With malice towards none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in, to bind up the nation’s wounds, : to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and all nations.” This excerpt expresses the view of the post-Civil War period held by A. Scalawags B. Carpetbaggers C. Cooperationists D. Moderate Reconstructionist

D. Moderate Reconstructionist

Progressive-Populist-WWI Era

100

After World War I, what did the U.S. government hope to achieve by lending money to Germany? A. Technological military assistance from Europe B. Political and economic stability in Europe C. Investments for United States industries D. Profits for United States banks

D. Profits for United States banks

200

The history of the Populist and Progressive movements illustrates the A. Supremacy of agriculture in the economy of the nation. B. Ultimate powerlessness of the middle class. C. Ability of organized groups to influence government policy. D. Success of third parties in electing Presidents.

C. Ability of organized groups to influence government policy.

300

How did U.S. participation in World War I impact U.S. foreign policy in the decade right after the war? A. The United States became isolationists in its diplomatic and political relations B. The United States used the military to acquire new territories C. The United States joined the League of Nations D. The United States strengthened its alliances in Latin America.

A. The United States became isolationists in its diplomatic and political relations

400

The Progressive Movement was mainly a response to the A. Need to improve race relations in the United States. B. Pressures the United States experienced said a result of becoming a world power C. Industrialization and urbanization of the United States. D. Demands of the post-Civil War Southern leaders for social change

C. Industrialization and urbanization of the United States.

500

The Populists believed that most of the United States economic problems would be solved by establishing A. Currency reform B. Postal savings banks C. A national property tax D. A renewed policy of open immigration

A. Currency reform

1920s, Great Depression, and the New Deal

100

An important factor contributing to the start of the Great Depression in the United States was the A. increase in military spending B. failure to maintain the gold standard C. reduction of tariff rates D. uneven distribution of wealth

D. uneven distribution of wealth

200

During the 1920s, controversies concerning the Scopes trial, national Prohibition, and the behavior of “flappers” were all signs of disagreement over A. the return to normalcy B. traditional values and changing lifestyles C. causes of the Great Depression D. the benefits of new technology

B. traditional values and changing lifestyles

300

A major criticism of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s programs to combat the Great Depression was that these programs A. reduced the power of the Federal Government B. ignored the plight of homeowners with mortgages C. provided too much protection for big business D. made people dependent on the Federal Government

D. made people dependent on the Federal Government

400

Which pair of events illustrates an accurate cause-and-effect relationship? A. Sacco and Vanzetti trial ---> ratification of the woman suffrage amendment B. rebirth of the KKK ---> formation of the Populist Party C. Red Scare ---> demand for limits on immigration D. high food prices ---> start of the Great Depression

C. Red Scare ---> demand for limits on immigration

500

"You cannot extend the mastery of government over the daily working life of the people without, at the same time, making it the master of the people’s souls and thought." -President Herbert Hoover The idea expressed in the quotation is a basis for President Hoover’s belief that the problems of the Great Depression could best be solved by A. nationalizing major industries B. requiring business to pay a minimum wage to workers C. relying mostly on private enterprise and individual initiative to improve economic conditions D. creating government job programs for the unemployed

C. relying mostly on private enterprise and individual initiative to improve economic conditions

Civil Rights Movement

100

Which event occurred at the "March on Washington "? A. Congress outlawed segregation B. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his " I have a dream" speech C. The southern Christian Leadership Conference was created D. Martin Luther King Jr.vwas awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

B. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his " I Have a Dream" speech

200

The equal rights amendment was a failed, early-1980s attempt to prevent discrimination against A. Women B. Immigrants C. Native Americans D. African Americans

A. Women

300

Which of these BEST describes the goal of the "Freedom Riders" during the Civil Rights Movement? A. To promote racial equality amongst youths. B. To eliminate racial restrictions in the government. C. To integrate public transportation in Alabama D. To desegregate buses involved in interstate travel

D. To desegregate buses involved in interstate travel

400

The excerpt below is from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail" in 1963: "There comes a time when the cup of endurance runs over, and men are no longer willing to be plunged into the abyss of despair." Which steps did Dr. King advocate African Americans should take to end those conditions they could no longer endure? A. Taking hostages and launching terrorist attacks B. Rioting in the streets of Washington. C. Engaging in marches, boycotts, and non-violent civil disobedience D. Adopting measures to separate from other groups in American society

C. Engaging in marches, boycotts, and non-violent civil disobedience

500

The excerpt below is from a speech on the problems of migrant farm workers. "The road to social justice for the farm worker is the road of unionization. Our cause, our strike against table grapes and our international boycott are all founded upon our deep conviction that the form of collective self-help, which is unionization, holds far more hope for the farm worker than any other single approach, whether public or private." Which leader proposed unionization as an answer for these workers? A. Ceaser Chavez B. Malcolm X C. Martin Luther King Jr. D. Rosa Parks

A. Ceaser Chavez

An Age of Limits

100

The main significance of the Watergate affair was that it: A. led to the impeachment and conviction of President Richard Nixon B. showed that the laws of the United States are superior to the actions of a President C. was the first time a President had disagreed with Congress D. proved that Presidential powers are unlimited

B. showed that the laws of the United States are superior to the actions of a President

200

The main goal of President Richard Nixon’s foreign policy of détente was to A. assure American victory in Vietnam B. resolve conflicts in the Middle East C. abolish the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) D. improve relations with the Soviet Union

D. improve relations with the Soviet Union

300

Which factor contributed most to inflation in the United States during the 1970s? A. high tariffs B. oil embargoes C. tax increases D. high unemployment

B. oil embargoes

400

The Presidency of Gerald Ford was different from all previous Presidencies because he was the first President who A. won the office by running on a third-party ticket B. resigned from the office of the President C. ran for office as a nonpartisan candidate D. was not elected to either the Presidency or the Vice-Presidency

D. was not elected to either the Presidency or the Vice-Presidency

500

“. . . Our decision about energy will test the character of the American people and the ability of the President and the Congress to govern. This difficult effort will be the ‘moral equivalent of war’— except that we will be uniting our efforts to build and not destroy. . . .” — President Jimmy Carter Address to the Nation, April 18, 1977 President Carter put these ideas into practice by: A. halting construction of nuclear power plants B. increasing imports of foreign oil C. urging the development of alternative fuel sources D. imposing a price freeze on all petroleum products

C. urging the development of alternative fuel sources