U.S. History and Government Regents Exam Flashcards

Flashcards about U.S. History and Government Regents Exam

The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut represent an early step in the colonial advance toward what?

Representative government

Which colonial development was most similar to the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?

Virginia House of Burgesses

What is the primary purpose of President George Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality in 1793?

To avoid being drawn into the war between Great Britain and France

Which later United States foreign policy action is most consistent with the ideas expressed in the Proclamation of Neutrality?

Announcing the Monroe Doctrine

What was an important impact of the McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) decision?

It determined that the creation of the National Bank was constitutional

The Supreme Court decision in McCulloch v. Maryland is an example of which principle?

Federal supremacy

Which claim about the Constitution is best supported by Thomas Jefferson's letter regarding the Louisiana Purchase?

It does not specifically state how to incorporate foreign territory.

One major goal for President Thomas Jefferson in purchasing the Louisiana Territory was that it would do what?

Give the United States full control of the Mississippi River

According to his letter, what was President Abraham Lincoln’s primary goal in fighting the Civil War?

Save the Union

What was one action President Lincoln took to achieve his primary goal during the Civil War?

He issued the Emancipation Proclamation.

Which statement most accurately represents the point of view of the cartoonist regarding Theodore Roosevelt and the trusts?

President Roosevelt must use the full force of the law to end the power of trusts.

What law is the cartoonist referring to in the "Hit Harder, Theodore!" cartoon?

Sherman Antitrust Act

Which conclusion is best supported by the documents showing Mulberry Street and the distribution of foreign-born whites?

Northeastern cities became a refuge for immigrant families in the early 20th century.

How was the situation presented in the documents showing Mulberry Street and the distribution of foreign-born whites addressed in the 1920s?

Legislation was passed limiting the number of immigrants

In his 1902 message to Congress, what did President Theodore Roosevelt express support for?

Expansion of the United States as a world power

Which action was most consistent with the ideas expressed in Theodore Roosevelt’s 1902 message to Congress?

United States construction of the Panama Canal

According to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, what was a major purpose of the Social Security system?

Provide benefits to jobless and aged citizens

By signing the Social Security Act into law, President Roosevelt was keeping his promise that the federal government would do what?

Take a more active role in the economy to improve the well-being of citizens

Why did the government establish a wartime rationing system?

To limit consumption of critical, scarce resources

Public acceptance of government rationing was based on the belief that it was what?

Was basically a fair and equitable system

What was a major reason for President Harry Truman’s June 27, 1950, statement regarding Korea?

The United States commitment to the Cold War policy of containment

What made the response to North Korea’s invasion of South Korea different from past conflicts?

Members of the United Nations supplied troops to defend South Korea.

What was one method that was used to deny African Americans the voting rights mentioned in Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech?

Literacy tests and poll taxes

Why were Americans worried by the launch of Sputnik described in the headline?

They feared the United States was being overtaken in the Cold War arms race.

What was one direct result of the launch of Sputnik?

Congress passed legislation to promote science education in schools.

Congress responded to President Lyndon B. Johnson’s message on voting rights by passing which act?

Voting Rights Act of 1965

Which constitutional principle is illustrated by the headlines about President Clinton’s impeachment?

Checks and balances

Which president faced the same constitutional challenge as President Bill Clinton?

Andrew Johnson

Describe the historical context surrounding these documents about the Treaty of Versailles.

The devastation and loss of life from World War I created a desire among many to prevent future wars, and President Wilson proposed the League of Nations as a means to achieve this goal.

Identify and explain the relationship between the events and/or ideas found in these documents pertaining to the League of Nations.

The League of Nations was created to prevent future wars, but the US Senate refused to ratify the treaty, fearing a loss of sovereignty and entanglement in foreign conflicts.

What is one historical circumstance surrounding the ratification of the Treaty of Versailles, based on Document 1?

European powers sought to recoup losses from the war through the treaty. Wilson sought to prevent future wars. Senators feared loss of sovereignty.

Based on Document 2, what is one historical circumstance surrounding the debate over ratification of the Treaty of Versailles?

Some senators feared that the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations contradicted long-standing American foreign policy principles.

According to President Woodrow Wilson, why should the Senate approve the Treaty of Versailles, as stated in Document 3?

To ensure continuous protection of world liberty and prevent future sacrifices like those made in World War I.

According to Leonard F. James, what is one reason Senator Henry Cabot Lodge opposed the League of Nations, as detailed in Document 4?

It would commit the United States to an "entangling alliance" and allow other nations to determine U.S. foreign policy.

Based on Documents 5a and 5b, what is one impact of the efforts to ratify the Treaty of Versailles?

The United States did not ratify the Treaty of Versailles and did not join the League of Nations.

According to William E. Leuchtenburg, what is one reason President Woodrow Wilson was not successful in gaining support for the Treaty of Versailles, as per Document 6?

The country had never really abandoned its isolationist tendencies and wasn't prepared to fully commit to international obligations.