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PRACTICE QUESTIONS

• Answer all multiple choice questions.• If you don’t know the answer: eliminate

the answers that you know are incorrect and then make an educated guess.

• Answer all short answer questions.• Write at least 4 sentences for the 2 pt.

questions and 6-8 sentences for the 4 pt. questions.

The use of atomic weapons at the end of World War II fostered fears about their potential use during the Cold War years.

These fears were critical in determining the U.S. response to

A. the Marshall Plan. B. the Berlin Blockade. C. the Cuban Missile Crisis.

D. the independence movement in India.

The concepts of equality and democracy were basic to the U.S. Constitution. Yet many Americans in the 19th century did not consider Indian nations worthy of concern or protection. This resulted in discrimination and conflict between European settlers and Native Americans.

For example, many Native Americans wereA. displaced from their former homelands.B. prevented from trading with European settlers.C. forced to maintain their cultural heritage.D. persecuted for killing buffalo on the Great Plains.

Economies must address how to produce goods and services. In the economy of a certain country, some factories are owned by individuals and private companies, and other factories are owned and controlled by the government.

What type of economy does this country have?

A. mixedB. marketC. traditionalD. command

In the late 19th century, industrialization led to harshworking conditions in the United States. Which policies of

theU.S. government allowed such conditions to develop and

later led to the growth of labor unions to correct abuses of workers?

A. laissez-faire policies toward big businessB. antitrust policies toward monopoliesC. imperialist policies regarding territorial expansionD. isolationist policies regarding international alliances

The European Union’s objectives include reducing tariffs, promoting a single market, and creating a common currency. Based on these objectives, what type of world region does the European Union primarily represent?

A. culturalB. physicalC. politicalD. economic

In a democracy, the source ofauthority for the government is theA. head of state.B. legislature.C. courts.D. people.

The 1890 U.S. Census led some people to conclude that there was no longer a frontier line in the West. Early in the 20th century, President Theodore Roosevelt advocated the conservation of the nation’s natural resources. These events signaled a change in how people perceived

A. farmland.B. urban areas.C. wilderness areas.D. centers of industry and technology.

How do absolute monarchs differ from constitutional monarchs in their ability to use power?

A. The power of absolute monarchs is unlimited.B. The power of absolute monarchs is maintained

through periodic elections.C. The power of absolute monarchs is limited by

the fundamental laws of the country.D. The power of absolute monarchs depends on

continued support from their political party.

In a command economy, thequestion of what goods to produceis primarily determined by

A. cultural traditions.B. decisions by individuals.C. government plans.D. corporate policies.

During World War I, conscientious objectors to military service were often accused of disloyalty, and some conscientious objectors were sentenced to prison. However, other conscientious objectors were willing to accept noncombatant service.

The assignment of conscientious objectors to noncombatant service was an attempt by the government to

A. promote ethnic diversity within the military.B. educate people about their constitutional rights.C. balance individual rights and the common good.D. encourage people to apply for conscientious objector

status.

Following World War II, France attempted to re-establish control over its colony, Indochina, which included Vietnam. Leaders of the Vietminh, a communist-supported independence movement in Vietnam, fought against France’s efforts to retake the colony. The United States viewed this conflict as part of the Cold War and aided France.

This U.S. action was based on which policy?

A. a policy of opposing colonialismB. a policy of helping Japan rebuild its economyC. a policy of containing the spread of communismD. a policy of participating in United Nations’

peacekeeping efforts

What economic factor primarily contributed to the movement of African-Americans from the South to

the North in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

A. greater employment opportunities in urban areasB. increased imports from newly acquired U.S.

territoriesC. the availability of free land under the Homestead

ActD. the need for agricultural workers to feed a

growing population

Minority students in public schools were given constitutional guarantees to equal educational opportunities as a result of the

A. decision in Plessy v. Ferguson.B. ratification of the 19th amendment.C. ratification of the 26th amendment.D. decision in Brown v. Board of Education.

What action by the leaders of the French Revolution demonstrates that they were influenced by Enlightenment ideas?

A. They called for the fall of the absolute monarchy.

B. They encouraged the conquests of Napoleon.C. They fought to maintain France’s colonial

empire.D. They supported the combination of church

and state.

In the United States, reporters’ exercise of freedom of the press may be legally restricted under what circumstances?

A. when reporters disagree with official government policiesB. when reporters are granted interviews with leaders of

other countriesC. when reporters discover that elected officials have

engaged in illegal activitiesD. when reporters have information that could threaten

national security if published

What method is typically used by citizens in parliamentary and presidential democracies to achieve governmental change?

A. electionsB. revolutionC. civil warD. secession

A government was chosen by the majority party in the legislature. The people revolted and established a new government in which the ruler was chosen by religious elders and used power to enforce religious law. How did the system of government change?

A. from a theocracy to an absolute monarchyB. from a presidential democracy to a dictatorshipC. from a dictatorship to a constitutional monarchyD. from a parliamentary democracy to a theocracy

A political action committee produces a television commercial that criticizes past actions of a candidate for president.

The advertisement could be a credible source of information if the claims in the advertisement

A. rely on the use of stereotypes. B. are based on unstated assumptions. C. are consistent with other credible sources of

information. D. are presented in a manner that is clear and easy

to understand.

What perspective of African-Americans was reflected in the founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1909?

A. the desire for a return to their cultural heritage B. the need to improve working conditions in factories C. the desire to end legalized discrimination based on

race D. the belief in the importance of building a new country in

Africa

Freedom of assembly is guaranteed by the First Amendment, but assemblies may legally be broken up when protesters

A. attempt to disrupt public safety. B. publicly oppose U.S. foreign policy. C. express opinions that are controversial.

D. are members of a religious organization.

Religious diversity in the United States has increased in the last fifty years. One factor that has contributed to this increase has been an increase in A. emigration to Africa. B. immigration from Asia. C. immigration from Australia.

D. emigration to South America.

They are looking to see what you know about world religion and if you know the difference between emigration and immigration.

Which action could the U.S. government employ to protect U.S. automobile manufacturers from foreign competition?

A. increase taxes on the production of U.S. automobiles B. create free trade agreements with automobile-

producing countries C. increase tariffs and import restrictions on foreign

automobiles D. implement stricter control of competition among U.S.

automobile manufacturers

Trying to see if you know the difference between taxes and tariffs.

One way the U.S. Constitution evolves is through the amendment process. How were the changes that occurred as a result of the ratification of the 19th and 26th Amendments similar? A. Large groups of people gained the right to vote. B. The right of individuals to bear arms was restricted. C. The powers of the federal government were

expanded. D. The separation of church and state was more

clearly defined.

Britain and France suffered heavy casualties during World War I. Because of this, when faced with Axis expansion before World War II, these countries were

A. unwilling to take actions that might start another war.

B. prepared to use military intervention wherever necessary.

C. dependent on the United States to intervene in an international crisis.

D. reluctant to call upon the League of Nations to settle

disputes.

The proposal by Great Britain to grant Indian independence in 1947drew opposition from Muslim leaders. Their view was that they were denied a voice in the Hindu dominated independence movement. As a result, Indian Muslims wanted

A. a separate independent Muslim country.B. the continuation of British rule until differences

could be resolved.C. an independent India dominated by Muslims.D. the forced evacuation of Hindus from India.

Which source of information about candidates for public office probably would be free of bias?

A. a pamphlet written by a political campaign worker

B. a newspaper editorial stating the newspaper’s position

C. a reprint of the complete text of the last candidate debate

D. a political advertisement paid for by a political action committee

What factor contributed to the migration of large numbers of people from Europe to the United States in the late 19th century?

A. Industrialization in the United States attracted laborers from Europe.

B. Economic prosperity in Europe allowed people to purchase land in the United States.

C. European social reform movements wanted to spread their beliefs to the United States.

D. The United States needed people to colonize the overseas territories it had recently acquired.

Which of these is likely to be foundin a nation ruled by a dictatorship?A. a free pressB. a secret policeC. due process of lawD. active labor unions

One effect of widespread suburbanization in the United States during the 1920s was

A. airlines adding routes to new cities.B. increased reliance upon the automobile.C. decreased immigration from Europe and

Asia.D. television replacing radio as the most

popular medium.

How did technological innovations of the late 20th century, such as communications satellites and the Internet, contribute to the exchange of cultural practices?

A. They improved the efficiency of local governments.B. They reduced economic inequality among nations.C. They decreased the need for international

cooperation.D. They increased opportunities to exchange

information and ideas

Freedom of speech and freedom of the press are limited by

A. the 14th Amendment.B. laws against slander and libel.C. checks and balances of state

governments.D. the government’s power of eminent

domain.

How did the U.S. Constitution change as a result of the ratification of the 19th Amendment?

A. The right of suffrage was extended to women.B. Freedom of assembly was restricted.C. The power of government decreased.D. Freedom of the press was strengthened.

Ecuador is a major exporter of bananas, a product in high demand in the United States. How might the United States adjust its trade policy toward Ecuador to assure a supply?

A. eliminate the tariff on bananas from EcuadorB. increase export taxes on U.S. products sold to

EcuadorC. increase tariffs on bananas from EcuadorD. prohibit the import of any other products from

Ecuador

In what way did the Treaty of Versailles establish conditions that led to the outbreak of World War II?

A. It called for dissolving the League of Nations, thus removing an organization for resolving future conflicts.

B. It gave Germany too much power by letting Germany keep the Alsace-Lorraine region of France.

C. It weakened the Allied countries by making France, England and Russia reduce the size of their armies.

D. It imposed harsh reparations payments on Germany, which led to economic and political instability.

Following World War II, France attempted to re-establish control over its colony, Indochina, which included Vietnam. Leaders of the Vietminh, a communist-supported independence movement in Vietnam, fought against France’s efforts to retake the colony. The United States viewed this conflict as part of the Cold War and aided France. This U.S. action was based on which policy?

A. a policy of opposing colonialismB. a policy of helping Japan rebuild its economyC. a policy of containing the spread of communismD. a policy of participating in United Nations’

peacekeeping efforts

What economic factor primarily contributed to the movement of African-Americans from the South to

the North in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

A. greater employment opportunities in urban areasB. increased imports from newly acquired U.S.

territoriesC. the availability of free land under the Homestead

ActD. the need for agricultural workers to feed a growing

population

Minority students in public schools were given constitutional guarantees to equal educational opportunities as a result of the

A. decision in Plessy v. Ferguson.B. ratification of the 19th amendment.C. ratification of the 26th amendment.D. decision in Brown v. Board of Education.

Under what system of government are leaders typically chosen by church officials or religious elders?

A. theocracyB. dictatorshipC. presidential democracyD. constitutional monarchy

A group of citizens organizes a peaceful march through the streets of their nation’s capital. They carry signs calling for the nation’s leader to resign. Describe how likely this type of protest could be held in a presidential democracy and in a dictatorship. Explain the reason for these differences.

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The National Organization for Women (NOW) was created in 1966. It reflected a growing concern of many women that they were being treated unfairly. For example, some believed that the education of girls was not viewed as being as important as the education of boys. Describe the perspectives of women in the 1960s that contributed to the creation of NOW regarding each of the following:

• employment• political representation

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Identify one example of harsh working conditions for British factory workers in the 19th century. Explain how industrialization led to that condition.

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There was a connection between industrial expansion and European imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. • Did imperialism increase or decrease

as a result of industrialization? • Explain why this change occurred.

• What would be the expected effect on spending by the public if the U.S. government lowered personal income tax rates? Explain your answer.

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People from the countries of Scandinavia, Finland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden immigrated to the United States mainly between the Civil War and World War I. In general, they settled in the American Midwest. Their reasons for leaving their homelands included overpopulation, poor farm production and dissatisfaction with their governments.

Based on your knowledge of immigration patterns to the United States, identify two factors that attracted immigrants such as these to the United States.

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Monarchies may be absolute monarchies or constitutional monarchies.

• Explain how monarchs usually acquire power under both types of monarchies;

• Describe what limits, if any, exist on how monarchs exercise power in both types of monarchies.

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Satellite-based communication systems allow people to communicate more easily. This increases the interdependence of nations around the world. Describe how another advance in global communications or transportation contributes to the exchange of cultural practices.

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• During the years between 1945 and 1950, the period directly following World War II, the Soviet Union expanded its influence in Central and Eastern Europe. – • Describe two concerns the United States had

about this expansion. – • For each concern, identify a related action taken

by the United States to counter Soviet activities in Europe during this time period.

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This cartoon could be used to support the thesis that opposition to women’s suffrage was A. based on unemployment

statistics comparing men and women.

B. stronger among women than among men.

C. stronger in western states than in eastern states.

D. based on stereotyping of

women’s roles.

Historians often cite the harshness of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany as a primary cause of the eventual outbreak of World War II. Summarize two provisions of the Versailles Treaty relating to Germany and discuss how each helped lead toWorld War II.

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