U.S. Since 1975

Modern Wars

100

How did the United States respond to what happened on September 11, 2001? A. It sent troops to Lebanon B. It signed the Camp David Accords. C. It declared the War on Terror. D. It negotiated Saddam Hussein's surrender with Afghanistan.

C. It declared the War on Terror.

200

What was significant about September 11, 2001? A. It was the day terrorists attacked the United States. B. It was the day the Persian Gulf War began. C. It marked the beginning of the Camp David Accords. D. It was the day the Soviet Union collapsed.

A. It was the day terrorists attacked the United States.

300

What conflict occurred between U.S. troops and Iraqis in the small town of Kuwait? A. War on Terror B. Lebanon C. al Qaeda D. Persian Gulf War

D. Persian Gulf War

400

The Patriot Act and Deparment of Homeland Security are: A. intended to protect the United States from terrorist attacks. B. things that led to the collapse of the Soviet Union. C. responsible for the September 11th attacks. D. intended to build weapons of mass destruction.

A. intended to protect the United States from terrorist attacks.

500

Which of the following was NOT a reason given by President George W. Bush for invading Iraq? A. The U.S. wanted Iraq's oil. B. Sassam Hussein supported terrorists. C. Iraq had weapons of mass destruction. D. Iraq was dangerous.

A. The U.S. wanted Iraq's oil.

Geographic Understandings

100

A coal miner would MOST LIKELY live and work in: A. the Mojave Desert. B. the Appalachian Mountains. C. Pittsburgh, PA. D. Utah.

B. the Appalachian Mountains.

200

Which of the following is a geographic factor that led to Japan's decision to bomb Pearl Harbor? A. Pearl Harbor is home to a naval base. B. Commanders at Pearl Harbor were not expecting to be attacked. C. Hawaii is located in the Pacific Ocean. D. Japan wanted to expand.

C. Hawaii is located in the Pacific Ocean.

300

How did the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers help Pittsgurgh become an important U.S. city? A. by providing key routes for transporting goods. B. by protecting the city from foreign invasion and attacks. C. by providing running water to the suburbs of Pittsburgh. D. by providing irrigationwater for the crops.

A. by providing key routes for transporting goods

400

Which city is known for its steel production? A. Gettysburg B. Kitty Hawk C. Pittsburgh D. Charlotte

C. Pittsburgh

500

What was the purpose of the Chisholm and Great Western Cattle Trails? A. to sell cows to people in small towns. B. to move cows west for better grazing lands. C. to get cows to railway stations to ship them to Eastern markets. D. to protect their cattle from Native American attacks.

C. to get cows to railway stations to ship them to Eastern markets.

Civics

100

Which amendment to the Constitution protects citizens' freedom of speech? A. First Amendment B. Second Amendment C. Fifth Amendment D. Eighth Amendment

A. First Amendment

200

Which amendment guarantees due process? A. First Amendment B. Fourth Amendment C. Fifth Amendment D. Tenth Amendment

C. Fifth Amendment

300

Which of the following BEST represents the modern idea of E pluribus unum? A. White students sit in a different section of the school cafeteria than African American students. B. African American leaders argue that Hispanic immigrants are taking black jobs. C. Whites, African Americans, Hispanics, and Asians live together as fellow citizens and friends. D. The U.S. government limits immigration to maintain order in society.

C. Whites, African Americans, Hispanics, and Asians live together as fellow citizens and friends.

400

The national body of laws that governs the United States of America is called the: A. Bill of Rights. B. body of amendments. C. U.S. Constitution. D. national motto.

C. U.S. Constitution

500

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave women the right to vote? A. Eighteenth B. Twenty-fourth C. Nineteenth D. Twenty-sixth

C. Nineteenth

Economics

100

A market is the: A. number of producers making a certain good. B. amount of a good available. C. place where economic exchanges take place. D. benefit one gives up when they buy something else.

C. place where economic exchanges take place.

200

Shortly before the attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States imposed an embargo against Japan. Which of the following was an opportunity cost of this decision? A. the attack on Pearl Harbor B. war with Japan C. benefits of trading with Japan D. sanctions against Japan

C. benefits of trading with Japan

300

When businesses lower the cost of a good to encourage people to buy it, they are offering consumers a: A. fiscal policy. B. price incentive. C. savings plan. D. form of specialization.

B. Price incentive

400

In which of the following ways do entrepreneurs LEAST affect the U.S. economy? A. providing jobs B. introducing innovations. C. preventing debt. D. increasing competition.

C. preventing debt

500

Banks help the U.S. economy by: A. loaning money to consumers and businesses. B. keeping people out of debt. C. letting people and businesses borrow money without having to pay interest. D. preventing economic opportunity costs.

A. loaning money to consumers and businesses.

Miscellaneous

100

What was the MAIN purpose of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization? A. to give money to European nations. B. to remove Communism from all European nations. C. to remove nuclear missiles from European nations. D. to provide a military force to fight any Communist attack in Europe.

D. to provide a military force to fight any Communist attack in Europe

200

When someone borrows money, they often have to pay: A. a profit. B. expenses. C. interest. D. savings.

C. interest

300

Computers, the Internet, and cell phones are all examples of: A. things that prevent economic growth. B. the effects of NAFTA on International trade. C. technology that has impacted the economy. D. reasons for the formation of the G8.

C. technology that has impacted the economy.

400

Which of the following involves state representatives meeting to consider changes to the constitution? A. campaign volunteering B. constitutional convention C. E pluribus unum

B. constitutional convention

500

Which of the following MOST LIKELY supported states' rights in 1860? A. a southern leader B. a Radical Republican C. an abolitionist D. Abraham Lincoln

A. a southern leader