America funded World War I mostly by
a. raising tariffs.
b. selling government property.
c. war bonds.
d. income tax.
war bonds
100
7. The event that is generally thought of as the start of the Great Depression is the
a. election of Herbert Hoover.
b. Black Tuesday.
c. election of Franklin Roosevelt.
d. dust bowl.
black Tuesday
100
What event brought the American into World War II?
a. The sinking of the U.S.S. Maine
b. German invasion of Poland
c. The bombing of Pearl Harbor
d. The sinking of the Lusitania
The bombing of Pearl Harbor
100
During the World War II, government involvement in the everyday lives of Americans
a. deceased.
b. increased.
c. stayed the same.
d. decreased slightly
increased
100
The two nations that emerged as major world powers following World War II were
a. the United States and Britain.
b. Soviet Union and Germany.
c. the United States and Soviet Union.
d. Soviet Union and China.
the United States and Soviet Union.
200
The Selective Service Act provided for
a. drafting of women for clerical jobs.
b. the registration of men from 21-31 years old.
c. draft dodgers being charged with treason.
d. hiring of someone to replace you in the war.
the registration of men from 21-31 years old.
200
8. What was the greatest cause of people to moving away from the Great Plains during
the depression?
a. War
b. Racism
c. Prolonged drought
d. Life in the movie
Prolonged drought
200
This American General was the commander of D-Day?
a. Eisenhower
b. Mac Arthur
c. Patton
d. Truman
Eisenhower
200
On which two cities was the atomic bomb used?
a. Hiroshima and Tokyo
b. Hiroshima and Nagasaki
c. Tokyo and Berlin
d. Nagasaki and Tokyo
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
200
The idea that if Vietnam fell to the Communists, so would all of Southeast Asia
was known as
a. the credibility gap.
b. Asian Conflict.
c. the domino theory.
d. the conspiracy theory.
the domino theory.
300
The major reason for American opposition to the League of Nations was
a. fear of being required to fight in future wars.
b. Wilson’s failure to promote the League to the public.
c. the desire of Americans to punish the Central Powers
d. the high financial costs of joining the League.
fear of being required to fight in future wars.
300
Which of the following was a cause of the Great Depression? (11-12.15.d) (Unit 7)
a. An increase in agricultural productivity
b. An increase in consumer spending
c. A rise in farm prices
d. The stock market crash
stock market crash
300
During WWII, women in America
a. stayed home to take care of the children.
b. joined men in battle as soldiers.
c. worked in factories, and other jobs traditionally held by men to support the war effort.
d. traveled the country encouraging Americans to support the war.
worked in factories, and other jobs traditionally held by men to support the war effort.
300
President Harry Truman justified using atomic bombs on Japan in 1945 on the grounds that
the
a. early ending of the war would save many lives
b. Axis powers deserved total destruction
c. world was ready for a demonstration of nuclear power
d. American public demanded the bombs be used
early ending of the war would save many lives
300
According to Churchill, an “Iron Curtain” separated the
a. Soviet Union and China.
b. Soviet Union and the United States.
c. United States and Europe.
d. Communist Europe from Western Europe.
Communist Europe from Western Europe.
400
All of the following are reasons for America entering World War I EXCEPT
a. unrestricted sub warfare by Germany.
b. extensive financial ties with Germany.
c. fear that Germany would incite Mexico to invade.
d. Wilson’s belief the war was fought to make the world safe for democracy.
extensive financial ties with Germany.
400
At the height of the Great Depression, approximately what percentage of the American work
force was unemployed? (11-12.15.e) (Unit 7)
a. 10%
b. 25%
c. 40%
d. 50%
25%
400
America during World War II became known as the “Arsenal of democracy”. Which
statement below gives the best reason for this expression?
a. The unquestioned superiority of our fighting troops.
b. Our economic output, which provided supplies for the allies.
c. The size of our army.
d. The lack of censorship of our general population.
Our economic output, which provided supplies for the allies.
400
Which American victory was the turning point of the war against Japan?
a. Pearl Harbor
b. Iwo Jima
c. Midway
d. Stalingrad
Midway
400
The main goal of the Truman Doctrine was to
a. promote free elections in Europe.
b. resist the spread of Communism.
c. force Germany to pay war reparations.
d. maintain peace through the League of Nations.
resist the spread of Communism.
500
Wilson’s plan for the peace after the war was called
a. Armed Neutrality Program.
b. Farms NOT Arms.
c. 14 points.
d. Détente.
14 points
500
What was the name of Roosevelt’s plan to end the Great Depression?
a. Square Deal
b. Raw Deal
c. New Deal
d. Fair Deal
New Deal
500
Which nations were our allies during World War II? (Unit 8)
a. Great Britain, Soviet Union and France
b. Germany, Italy and Japan
c. Great Britain, France and Spain
d. Great Britain, France and Germany
Great Britain, Soviet Union and France
500
Which ethnic group was placed in interment Camps in America during the Second World
War?
a. Jews
b. Russians
c. Germans
d. Japanese
Japanese
500
Which of the following authorized President Johnson to escalate the Vietnam War?
a. Geneva Accords
b. Munich Conference
c. War Powers Act
d. Gulf of Tonkin resolution