US History Regents Review Flashcards

These flashcards cover key concepts and details from the lecture notes regarding the US History Regents exam preparation.

What is the date of the upcoming US History Regents exam?

June 18th, 2024.

What are the four types of questions included in the new format of the US History Regents exam?

Multiple choice, short answer, short essay, and long essay questions.

How many multiple-choice questions are on the US History Regents exam?

28 multiple-choice questions.

What scoring points are assigned to the short essay questions in Part 2 of the exam?

5 points for each short essay.

Define 'civic literacy essay' in the context of the US History Regents exam.

An essay that focuses on historical documents and requires students to analyze civic and constitutional issues.

List the eleven units covered in the US History Regents exam.

1. Colonial Foundations (1607-1763), 2. Constitutional Foundations (1763-1803), 3. Expansion, Nationalism, and Sectionalism (1803-1865), 4. Post-Civil War Era (1865-1900), 5. Industrialization and Urbanization (1870-1920), 6. Rise of American Power (1890-1920), 7. Prosperity and Depression (1920-1939), 8. World War II (1935-1945), 9. Cold War (1945-1990), 10. Social and Economic Change—Domestic Issues (1945-Present), 11. US in a Globalizing World (1990-Present).

What is the purpose of stimuli in the multiple-choice section of the US History Regents exam?

To provide context or information that students can reference when answering questions.

What was the goal of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

To end segregation and discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in public venues.

Which Supreme Court case ruled that 'separate educational facilities are inherently unequal'?

Brown v. Board of Education (1954).

What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

It declared the freedom of slaves in Confederate states and marked a pivotal shift in the Civil War towards emancipation.

Which movement sought to advance the rights of women in the United States?

The Women's Rights Movement.

What major program aimed at rebuilding Europe after World War II?

The Marshall Plan.