SATP 2 TEST PREPARATION Based on this

SATP 2 TEST PREPARATION

Based on this passage, you can conclude that many immigrants saw Ellis Island as a – A. B. C. D. Nasty and unpleasant place. Dreamland of opportunity. Symbol of their expectations about the United States. Place of great danger.

Based on this passage, you can conclude that many immigrants saw Ellis Island as a– A. B. C. D. Nasty and unpleasant place. Dreamland of opportunity. Symbol of their expectations about the United States. Place of great danger.

Which of the following is an example of a “pull” factor that contributed to the large-scale migration to the Sunbelt that began in the post-World War II years? A. B. C. D. The easy availability of automobiles The growth of the aerospace and electronics industries the South and Southwest Declining economic prospects in the northern and eastern parts of the country The building of the interstate highway system

Which of the following BEST explains the information on the graph? A. B. C. D. The use of legal restrictions to limit voting by African Americans The effect of the Fifteenth Amendment on all voters Decreasing influence of the Ku Klux Klan on white voters Increasing influence of the Republican Party among black voters

Which of the following BEST explains the information on the graph? A. B. C. D. The use of legal restrictions to limit voting by African Americans The effect of the Fifteenth Amendment on all voters Decreasing influence of the Ku Klux Klan on white voters Increasing influence of the Republican Party among black voters

Which of the following Great Depression-era laws is a likely contributor to the trend shown in this graph? A. B. C. D. Wagner Act Social Security Act National Industrial Recovery Act Fair Labor Standards Act

Which of the following Great Depression-era laws is a likely contributor to the trend shown in this graph? A. B. C. D. Wagner Act Social Security Act National Industrial Recovery Act Fair Labor Standards Act

Which of the following has NOT occurred in the wake of the efforts to expand opportunities and equality for women that began in the 1960 s? A. B. C. D. Women have greater access to a wider variety of jobs. Women have guaranteed equal access to education. Women today make up a large share of the workforce. Women have achieved equality with men in earning power.

This graph indicates that most immigrants in the late 1800 s – A. B. C. D. Were well-educated and well prepared to earn a good living. Represented the higher levels of society in their native countries. Were mostly unskilled laborers hoping to work in American factories. Wanted to buy land start farms.

This graph indicates that most immigrants in the late 1800 s – A. B. C. D. Were well-educated and well prepared to earn a good living. Represented the higher levels of society in their native countries. Were mostly unskilled laborers hoping to work in American factories. Wanted to buy land start farms.

Which event from the World War II era BEST illustrates the government’s willingness to place national security above individual liberty? A. B. C. D. The internment of Japanese Americans The drive to sell war bonds The creation of prowar propaganda The bracero program

All of the following were arguments in favor of imperialism in the late 1800 s and early 1900 s EXCEPT – A. B. C. D. “American famers need more customers for the food they grow. ” “The people who founded our nation believed in the right of the people to form their own government. ” “It is not fair or responsible to let backward people wallow in poverty when we have the means to raise them up. ” “The people of this country were destined for global greatness. ”

The development that this illustration represents helps explain which of the following? A. B. C. D. Government efforts to limit large business combinations Government affirmation of laissez-faire principles The adoption of the gold standard The settlement house movement

The development that this illustration represents helps explain which of the following? A. B. C. D. Government efforts to limit large business combinations Government affirmation of laissezfaire principles The adoption of the gold standard The settlement house movement

Why did farmers in the late 1800 s favor a monetary policy in which silver was used as money? A. B. C. D. Such a policy would reduce the amount of money in circulation and slow price increases. Such a policy would increase the amount of money in circulation and spur price increases. Such a policy would reduce the amount of money in circulation and spur price increases.

World War II hastened the end of the age of imperialism. Which of the following BEST explains the impact of this on the United States? A. B. C. D. The United States experienced a sharp decline in the value of its investments overseas. A power vacuum occurred that the United States and Soviet Union alone were able to fill. The United States’ one-time allies were no longer markets for American-made goods. The United States was able to easily establish colonies around the world.

Which of the following conclusions does this chart support? A. B. C. D. The problem of de facto segregation has largely disappeared in all regions. The problem of de jure segregation continues to plague some regions. The problem of de jure segregation has largely disappeared in all regions. The problem of de facto segregation continues to plague some regions.

Which of the following conclusions does this chart support? A. B. C. D. The problem of de facto segregation has largely disappeared in all regions. The problem of de jure segregation continues to plague some regions. The problem of de jure segregation has largely disappeared in all regions. The problem of de facto segregation continues to plague some regions.

The Neutrality Acts of the 1930 s were in part a reaction to which of the following beliefs? A. B. C. D. Mistakes had drawn the United States into World War I. The United States could not win another world war. The United States had to prepare to help the British. United States’ participation in the next world war was inevitable.

All of the following were outcomes of Ronald Reagan’s budgetary policies in the 1980 s EXCEPT— A. B. C. D. The economy generally grew at a healthy pace. Defense spending increased sharply. Taxes were cut. The federal budget was balanced.

Which of the following is an example of a Coolidge policy that embodied the belief expressed in the above quotation? A. B. C. D. Raising taxes Sweeping new regulations of business Lowering taxes Increasing government spending

Among the reasons for the growing nativist feeling in the United States toward immigrants from foreign nations starting in the late 1800 s was – A. B. C. D. Jealousy of their wealth. Distrust of their Catholic and Jewish religions. Political conflict with their countries of origin. Resentment of their unwillingness to work.

The Supreme Court ruling in Unites States v. Nixon – A. B. C. D. Recognized a broad view of executive power. Left the question of Nixon’s claim of executive privilege unanswered. Undermined the argument for Nixon’s impeachment. Placed limits on executive power relative to other branches of government.

“Today, our fellow citizens, our way of life, and our very freedom came under attack in a series of deliberate and deadly terrorist acts… Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil, despicable acts of terror… These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat. But they have failed… Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve. ” --President George W. Bush, September 11, 2001

The event described above contributed to – A. B. C. D. The War on Terror. United States military intervention in Somalia. NATO military operations in the Balkans. The declarations of principles issued in Oslo, Norway.

“Today, our fellow citizens, our way of life, and our very freedom came under attack in a series of deliberate and deadly terrorist acts… Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil, despicable acts of terror… These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat. But they have failed… Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve. ” --President George W. Bush, September 11, 2001

The event described above contributed to – A. B. C. D. The War on Terror. United States military intervention in Somalia. NATO military operations in the Balkans. The declarations of principles issued in Oslo, Norway.

Which of the following was a criticism of the Tennessee Valley Authority, a New Deal program started during the Great Depression? A. B. C. D. It was too costly compared to the number of jobs provided. It caused widespread environmental damage in the region. It gave government too big a role in a private industry. Its workers performed poorly.

The United States was concerned about placement of Soviet missiles in Cuba in the early 1960 because Cuba – A. B. C. D. Was geographically close to the United States. Was thought to be friendly to the United States. Had threatened the United States with military attack in the past. Could not be reached by American bombers or missiles.

What event does this map illustrate? The B. The C. The D. The A. Montgomery Bus Boycott Freedom Rides March on Washington Long Hot Summer

What event does this map illustrate? The B. The C. The D. The A. Montgomery Bus Boycott Freedom Rides March on Washington Long Hot Summer

“You have a row of dominos set up, you knock over the first one, and what will happen to the last one is the certainty that it will go over very quickly. So you could have a beginning of a disintegration that would have the most profound influences. ” -- Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1954

In this statement about United States policy in Southeast Asia, President Eisenhower is expressing his concern that – A. B. C. D. Bad feeling about the United States will grow throughout the region. French colonial domination of the region is coming to an end. Ho Chi Minh had a plan to dominate the world. The belief that communism could spread from one country to another.

“You have a row of dominos set up, you knock over the first one, and what will happen to the last one is the certainty that it will go over very quickly. So you could have a beginning of a disintegration that would have the most profound influences. ” -- Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1954

In this statement about United States policy in Southeast Asia, President Eisenhower is expressing his concern that – A. B. C. D. Bad feeling about the United States will grow throughout the region. French colonial domination of the region is coming to an end. Ho Chi Minh had a plan to dominate the world. The belief that communism could spread from one country to another.

After World War I, the majority of the U. S. Senate reacted to President Wilson’s idea for a League of Nations with – A. B. C. D. Suspicion and resistance Enthusiasm Cautious optimism Demands for his impeachment

The publication of Upton Sinclair’s novel The Jungle led to – A. B. C. D. Restriction on immigration. Laws limiting the length of the workday. Limits on the use of child labor. Regulation of the food and drug industries.

What was the result of the political gains made by African Americans in the South in the years following Reconstruction? A. B. C. D. African Americans enjoyed a lasting advance in their overall economic and political status. White southerners changed their political strategies to include appeals to newly empowered African Americans. White southerners embarked on campaigns to strip African Americans of their newly won rights. Former Confederate soldiers were permanently barred from voting or holding office.

In the late 1800 s, the government’s decision to raise the tariff on imported sugar was an attempt to – A. B. C. D. Protect the Hawaiian sugar industry. Protect United States sugar growers. Encourage Americans to use less sugar. Encourage imperialism.

“The truth of the matter is that Europe’s requirements for the next three or four years of foreign food and other essential products—principally from America—are so much greater than her present ability to pay that she must have substantial additional help or face economic, social, and political deterioration of a very grave character…it is logical that the United States should do whatever it is able to do to assist in the return of normal economic health in the world, without which there can be no political stability and no assured peace. ” -- George C. Marshall, June 1947

Marshall’s offer of assistance to Europe was meant to forestall— A. B. C. D. A revival of Nazi power in Germany. The growth of anti-Americanism in Europe. The spread of communism and Soviet influence. The rise of Japanese influence in Europe.

“The truth of the matter is that Europe’s requirements for the next three or four years of foreign food and other essential products—principally from America—are so much greater than her present ability to pay that she much have substantial additional help or face economic, social, and political deterioration of a very grave character…it is logical that the United States should do whatever it is able to do to assist in the return of normal economic health in the world, without which there can be no political stability and no assured peace. ” -- George C. Marshall, June 1947

Marshall’s offer of assistance to Europe was meant to forestall— A. B. C. D. A revival of Nazi power in Germany. The growth of anti-Americanism in Europe. The spread of communism and Soviet influence. The rise of Japanese influence in Europe.

The Dust Bowl that occurred during the Great Depression drove millions of small farmers off their land. The government responded to this environmental and economic disaster by – A. B. C. D. Launching projects to dam rivers and provide irrigation to the Great Plains. Doing nothing and letting nature take its course in the region. Encouraging immigration by experienced farmers from other countries in hopes of rehabilitating the land. Breaking up large landholdings that resulted from abandonment of many small farms.

“Something has taken place in this country— there is a certain kind of foreign ‘ism’ crawling over [it]…There can be only one Capitol, Washington or Moscow! There can be only one atmosphere of government, [the] clear, pure, fresh air of free America, or the foul breath of Communistic Russia. ” -- Al Smith, talking of the New Deal

In the quote, Smith was complaining that— A. B. C. D. Soviet agents had infiltrated the government. Republicans were in sympathy with communism. Capitalism led to the Great Depression. Government power had expanded to dangerous levels.

“Something has taken place in this country—there is a certain kind of foreign ‘ism’ crawling over [it]…There can be only one Capitol, Washington or Moscow! There can be only one atmosphere of government, [the] clear, pure, fresh air of free America, or the foul breath of Communistic Russia. ” -- Al Smith, talking of the New Deal

In the quote, Smith was complaining that— A. B. C. D. Soviet agents had infiltrated the government. Republicans were in sympathy with communism. Capitalism led to the Great Depression. Government power had expanded to dangerous levels.

Rachel Carson’s 1962 book Silent Spring contributed directly to which of the following? A. B. C. D. The The Woodstock music festival Environmental Protection Agency Silent Majority March on Washington

The arrival of Chinese workers in the West in the late 1800 s led to all of the following EXCEPT– A. B. C. D. The hiring of Chinese workers for dangerous work. A ban against further Chinese immigration starting in 1882. The expulsion of Chinese immigrants from the United States. The segregation of Chinese immigration in California.

Which of the following is a partial explanation for the trend depicted in this graph? A. B. C. D. The Watergate scandal The OPEC oil embargo President Ford’s anti-inflation policies President Carter’s energy policies

Which of the following is a partial explanation for the trend depicted in this graph? A. B. C. D. The Watergate scandal The OPEC oil embargo President Ford’s anti-inflation policies President Carter’s energy policies

“The challenge of the next half century is whether we have the wisdom to use that wealth to enrich and elevate our national life, and to advance the quality of our American civilization…[W]e have the opportunity to move not only toward the rich society and the powerful society, but upward to the Great Society. -- President Johnson, May 22, 1964

Which of the following represent an attempt to fulfill these words? A. B. C. D. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution Forced busing programs Medicare and Medicaid

“The challenge of the next half century is whether we have the wisdom to use that wealth to enrich and elevate our national life, and to advance the quality of our American civilization…[W]e have the opportunity to move not only toward the rich society and the powerful society, but upward to the Great Society. -- President Johnson, May 22, 1964

Which of the following represent an attempt to fulfill these words? A. B. C. D. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution Forced busing programs Medicare and Medicaid

All of the following are associated with the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt EXCEPT— A. B. C. D. Breaking apart trusts. Isolationism in foreign affairs. Conserving public land. Regulating food, drugs, and other industries.

Some conservatives south to remove Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren from the bench because of – A. B. C. D. His court’s position on many social, religious, and political issues. His rejection of certain Constitutional amendments. His disregard for public opinion. His failure to respect the authority of the President.

Some conservatives sought to remove Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren from the bench because of – A. B. C. D. His court’s position on many social, religious, and political issues. His rejection of certain Constitutional amendments. His disregard for public opinion. His failure to respect the authority of the President.

You can BEST see the influence of President Theodore Roosevelt’s commitment to imperialism through his– A. B. C. D. Efforts to expand conservation of land. “Square Deal” program. Support for the National Reclamation Act. Support for building the Panama Canal.

“If the street is not cleaned by the city authorities no amount of private sweeping will keep the tenement free from grime; if the garbage is not properly collected and destroyed a tenement-house mother may see her children sicken and die of diseases from which she alone is powerless to shield them, although her tenderness and devotion are unbounded. She cannot even secure untainted meat for her household…unless the meat has been inspected by city officials. ” -- Jane Addams, Ladies Home Journal, 1910

Which of the following beliefs is Jane Addams MOST likely referring to in this quotation? A. B. C. D. To counteract corruption of public officials, elections should be reformed. If given the vote, women could more effectively serve their families. Alcohol ought to be prohibited for the good of the family. There should be more settlement houses to help the poor.

“If the street is not cleaned by the city authorities no amount of private sweeping will keep the tenement free from grime; if the garbage is not properly collected and destroyed a tenement-house mother may see her children sicken and die of diseases from which she alone is powerless to shield them, although her tenderness and devotion are unbounded. She cannot even secure untainted meat for her household…unless the meat has been inspected by city officials. ” -- Jane Addams, Ladies Home Journal, 1910

Which of the following beliefs is Jane Addams MOST likely referring to in this quotation? A. B. C. D. To counteract corruption of public officials, elections should be reformed. If given the vote, women could more effectively serve their families. Alcohol ought to be prohibited for the good of the family. There should be more settlement houses to help the poor.

What event triggered the United States’ formal entry into World War II? A. B. C. D. Unrestricted submarine warfare The German invasion of the Soviet Union The Japanese attack Pearl Harbor, Hawaii The D-Day invasion

The televised debate between presidential candidates Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy in 1960 illustrated that– A. B. C. D. Americans still trusted the radio as a primary means of getting information. Television was an ineffective means of communication. A candidate’s appearance had no impact on his appeal. The mass media had altered the movement of information and ideas.

The BEST explanation for the trend shown on this graph is— A. B. C. D. The Wagner Act The Great Depression World War I globalization

The BEST explanation for the trend shown on this graph is— A. B. C. D. The Wagner Act The Great Depression World War I globalization

In the landmark 1919 Supreme Court case, Schenck v. United States, the Court held that— A. B. C. D. Citizens cannot criticize the actions of government. Public order is sometimes more important than protecting free speech. There can be no limit placed on a citizen’s First Amendment freedoms. In wartime, all civil liberties are suspended.

During his presidency, Theodore Roosevelt— A. B. C. D. Removed millions of acres from federal protection. Opposed any private use of the nation’s natural resources. Set aside millions of acres of land for national parks and forests. Promoted the rapid industrial development of the American West.

The trend shown on the graph can MOST likely be attributed to the effects of— A. B. C. D. Segregation. Reconstruction. Populism. Industrialization.

The trend shown on the graph can MOST likely be attributed to the effects of— A. B. C. D. Segregation. Reconstruction. Populism. Industrialization.

The GI Bill did all of the following EXCEPT— A. B. C. D. Help organized labor. Promote education among veterans. Spur homebuilding. Advance suburbanization.

In the late 1800 s, immigrants to the United States— A. B. C. D. Forced many people already living in the United States to turn to farming. Helped fuel rapid industrialization by serving as a ready source of labor. Refused to work for the wages that factories were willing to pay. Typically stayed for a short while when returned to their homelands.

During the civil rights era, Native American activists protested because they— A. B. C. D. Already enjoyed equality in American society. Wanted to secure voting rights. Hoped to gain greater control of resources and education on reservations. Wanted better working conditions for migrant laborers.

This table illustrates that in that late 1800 s and early 1900 s— A. B. C. D. Immigration was sharply limited. The population of American cities was very diverse. Immigration limited the availability of jobs for native citizens. Immigration contributed to a host of social and economic problems.

This table illustrates that in that late 1800 s and early 1900 s— A. B. C. D. Immigration was sharply limited. The population of American cities was very diverse. Immigration limited the availability of jobs for native citizens. Immigration contributed to a host of social and economic problems.

The Hawley-Smoot Tariff of 1930— A. B. C. D. Provoked foreign retaliation against U. S. industries, hurting trade. Made American products more attractive to foreign buyers. Was meant to hurt the agricultural South and help the industrial North. Probably shortened the duration of the Great Depression.

The Scopes trial of 1925 represents a struggle in American society between— A. B. C. D. Republicans and Democrats. Capitalism and communism. Union members and big business. Traditionalism and modernism.

All of the following were contributors to the development of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union EXCEPT— A. B. C. D. Differing economic philosophies. Armed conflict between them in World War II. Differing notions of political freedom. Conflict about conquered and occupied lands.

Which of the following statements is supported by the information in the graph? A. B. C. D. Germany had reason to be concerned about American exports to the British and French. The neutrality of the United States before its entry into World War I was beyond question. The Germans did not need imports from the United States. The German blockade of Great Britain and France was highly effective.

Which of the following statements is supported by the information in the graph? A. B. C. D. Germany had reason to be concerned about American exports to the British and French. The neutrality of the United States before its entry into World War I was beyond question. The Germans did not need imports from the United States. The German blockade of Great Britain and France was highly effective.

Which of the following actions during the Clinton administration did the MOST to promote economic globalization? A. B. C. D. The publication of the Contract with America The decision to reform welfare The signing of NAFTA The failure of health-care reform

During the presidency of George W. Bush, Americans sacrificed some measure of individual liberty in return for increased national security with the— A. B. C. D. Decision to cut taxes. Passage of the Patriot Act. No Child Left Behind Act. Extension of Medicare benefits.

In the case Plessy v. Ferguson, the Supreme Court ruled that segregation by race was— A. B. C. D. A violation of the Constitution. Acceptable if a majority of voters approve of it. Acceptable, but Jim Crow laws are not. Acceptable, provided that separate facilities are equal.

The Dawes General Allotment Act (1887), which gave Native American individuals a piece of land on which to make a living, failed in part because— A. B. C. D. Native Americans kept combining their plots to form reservations. White settlers grew jealous of the success of Native American farmers. Native Americans often left their land to attend boarding schools. The typical plot was not large enough to support farming in the West.

“The recent alarming development and aggression of aggregated wealth, which, unless checked, will inevitably lead to the pauperization and hopeless degradation of the toiling masses, render it imperative, if we desire to enjoy the blessings of life, that a check should be placed upon its power. ”

This statement, written in 1878, MOST closely reflects the point of view of— A. B. C. D. An immigrant from China complaining about anti-Chinese demonstrations. A formerly enslaved sharecropper complaining about the sharecropping system. An industrial worker trying to organize fellow workers into a labor union. A factory owner complaining about large trusts hurting his business.

“The recent alarming development and aggression of aggregated wealth, which, unless checked, will inevitably lead to the pauperization and hopeless degradation of the toiling masses, render it imperative, if we desire to enjoy the blessings of life, that a check should be placed upon its power. ”

This statement, written in 1878, MOST closely reflects the point of view of— A. B. C. D. An immigrant from China complaining about anti-Chinese demonstrations. A formerly enslaved sharecropper complaining about the sharecropping system. An industrial worker trying to organize fellow workers into a labor union. A factory owner complaining about large trusts hurting his business.

Which of the following is the BEST example of how African American efforts to secure their civil rights also helped to promote the cause of women’s rights? A. B. C. D. The civil rights movement placed many African American women in leadership roles. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination on the basis of sex. African American civil rights leaders actively linked fair treatment of African Americans with fair treatment of women. Many Supreme Court rulings outlawing segregation also applied to discrimination against women.

At the Yalta Conference in 1945, President Roosevelt was not able to get stronger assurances from Soviet leader Stalin about postwar plans for countries such as Poland because— A. B. C. D. The Allies could not be certain of victory in the war in Europe. He feared that the Soviets might have atomic weapons. He worried that Stalin would withdraw his armed forces and prolong the war. The Soviets already occupied Eastern Europe.

The public response to the government handling of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 indicated that the American people— A. B. C. D. Expected a rapid and effective government response to natural disasters. Were tired of supporting huge government emergency response operations. Preferred to rely on the state government for help in emergencies. Were proud of how the federal and state governments worked together.

The data in this table indicates that the civil rights movement— A. B. C. D. Had little lasting impact on the political status of African Americans. Actually harmed the political status of African Americans in some states. Brought only temporary gains to the African American community. Significantly expanded political opportunities for African Americans.

The data in this table indicates that the civil rights movement— A. B. C. D. Had little lasting impact on the political status of African Americans. Actually harmed the political status of African Americans in some states. Brought only temporary gains to the African American community. Significantly expanded political opportunities for African Americans.

Which of the following BEST reflects President Nixon’s view on the use of federal power to address social problems? A. B. C. D. He favored a dramatic cut in the size of federal government. He favored a compromise—letting states use federal money to fund services. He favored a sharp increase in the size of the federal government. He favored a continuation of the policies pursued by the two previous presidents.

“Recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world…All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act toward one another in a spirit of brotherhood. ” -- Declaration of Human Rights, 1948

Which international organization, counting the United States as a member, issued this statement? A. B. C. D. The The United Nations League of Nations World Court World Bank

“Recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world…All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act toward one another in a spirit of brotherhood. ” -- Declaration of Human Rights, 1948

Which international organization, counting the United States as a member, issued this statement? A. B. C. D. The The United Nations League of Nations World Court World Bank

During the Vietnam War, hawks and doves disagreed about whether the conflict— A. B. C. D. Was legal or illegal. Was a Cold-War conflict or a civil war. Should involve nuclear weapons. Should be fought by French or American forces.

Which of the following offers the BEST explanation for the information shown in this chart? A. B. C. Defense spending dropped after World War II, but then rose again with the start of the war in Korea. Because of the Vietnam War, the United States never enjoyed a significant decrease in defense spending. The nation’s increase reliance on nuclear weapons allowed for a steady decline in defense-ready spending. Defense-related spending during the Cold War quickly surpassed spending during the World War II years.

Which of the following offers the BEST explanation for the information shown in this chart? A. B. C. Defense spending dropped after World War II, but then rose again with the start of the war in Korea. Because of the Vietnam War, the United States never enjoyed a significant decrease in defense spending. The nation’s increase reliance on nuclear weapons allowed for a steady decline in defense-ready spending. Defense-related spending during the Cold War quickly surpassed spending during the World War II years.

President Johnson’s Great Society program was meant to— A. B. C. D. Win the Vietnam War. Combat poverty and racial injustice. Shore up Democratic power in the south. Spread American values around the globe.

Which of the following statements represents the BEST conclusion about the information shown on this chart? A. B. C. D. It would take years for the United States to make a smooth adjustment to a peacetime economy. Many wartime industries struggled in the aftermath of World War II. The technological advancements of wartime helped advance peacetime health and well-being. War in a tragic waste of energy and resources.

Which of the following statements represents the BEST conclusion about the information shown on this chart? A. B. C. D. It would take years for the United States to make a smooth adjustment to a peacetime economy. Many wartime industries struggled in the aftermath of World War II. The technological advancements of wartime helped advance peacetime health and well-being. War in a tragic waste of energy and resources.

Which example BEST illustrates the three major motives for U. S. imperialist expansion: economic, military, and nationalist? A. B. C. D. The Louisiana Purchase The purchase of Alaska Commodore Perry’s visit to Japan The annexing of Hawaii

In the early years of the Vietnam War, the system of drafting young men into the military was a target of much criticism because it— A. B. C. D. Disproportionately affected the poor and working class. Drafted too few soldiers. Interfered with male students’ college education. Produced an ineffective army.

“General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization: Come here to this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” -- President Reagan, 1987

In this statement, it is clear that president Ronald Reagan regards the Berlin Wall as a — A. B. C. D. Large physical barrier dividing a city. Barrier to freedom for the communist world. Commercial gateway to Eastern Europe. Historical military fortification.

“General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization: Come here to this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” -- President Reagan, 1987

In this statement, it is clear that president Ronald Reagan regards the Berlin Wall as a— A. B. C. D. Large physical barrier dividing a city. Barrier to freedom for the communist world. Commercial gateway to Eastern Europe. Historical military fortification.

Which of the following BEST describes the concept of Affirmative Action, first put forward in the 1960 s? A. B. C. D. All applicants for jobs or benefits should be treated without regard to race or gender. Employers and schools should discriminate against white people, who have traditionally enjoyed advantages. Employers and schools should seek to maintain the current status of different groups. Employers and schools should give preference to groups that have experienced discrimination in the past.