American Studies Cambium Study Sets-Set 2-2025

Which source would be most helpful in determining the credibility of a claim about President Lyndon Johnson's domestic policies?

A government report containing data on the U.S. poverty rate between 1960 and 2000.

Which event occurred last in the sequence of events leading to the American Revolution?

The signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Which of the following is a limitation of using oral histories as a historical source?

They may reflect personal biases or memory distortions over time.

Which precedent set by the Northwest Ordinance influenced the development of new states in the U.S.?

The requirement that new states draft their own constitutions.

How does Article I of the U.S. Constitution reflect the framers' commitment to representative government?

By granting Congress the power to make laws on behalf of the people.

Which statement reflects a key argument made by Federalists during the ratification debates?

A unified nation requires a strong federal government to manage trade and defense.

How did the introduction of assembly lines affect U.S. industrial workers in the early 20th century?

Workers experienced increased productivity but repetitive work.

Which statement describes a major impact of the Progressive movement on U.S. society?

It addressed social issues like child labor and food safety.

Which factor most encouraged the migration of African Americans from the South to the North during the early 1900s?

Expanded job opportunities in northern factories.

Why did the U.S. Senate oppose ratification of the League of Nations after World War I?

Fear of losing national sovereignty in international decisions.

Which event marked the beginning of U.S. imperialism in the late 19th century?

The annexation of Hawaii in 1898.

Which U.S. action following World War I reflected a return to isolationism?

Rejection of the Treaty of Versailles and League of Nations.

Which social change resulted from the economic boom of the 1920s?

Growth of a consumer culture and widespread use of credit.

Which policy did Herbert Hoover favor during the early Great Depression?

Encouraging voluntary private relief over government intervention.

Which factor exacerbated the Dust Bowl's impact on Great Depression farmers?

Overfarming and drought destroying agricultural land.

Which group saw increased workforce participation during World War II?

Women entering factories to replace enlisted men.

Which two events shifted U.S. public opinion toward entering World War II? (Select two answers.)

The bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan & The fall of France to Nazi Germany.

Which wartime policy limited the production of consumer goods in the U.S.?

The War Production Board's rationing and conversion to military output.

How did the launch of Sputnik in 1957 affect U.S. society?

It spurred investment in science education and space exploration.

Which outcome of the Korean War reinforced Cold War tensions?

The division of Korea into communist and non-communist states.

Which event during the Cuban Missile Crisis demonstrated the risk of nuclear war?

The U.S. naval blockade of Cuba to stop Soviet missile shipments.

What was the main goal of the National Organization for Women (NOW) during the Civil Rights Movement?

Lobbying for legislation guaranteeing equal rights for women.

What was the primary purpose of the Interstate Highway Act of 1956?

To improve national defense mobility.

What was one effect of the increase in the Hispanic population in the United States after the 1965 Immigration Act?

An increase in funding for bilingual education programs.

Which act was signed into law in 2001 for the purpose of strengthening America's national security to combat terrorism?

The USA PATRIOT Act.

Which process do historians rely on to determine the reliability of a primary source?

Assessing the author's bias and the context in which it was created.

Which two factors would a historian most likely consider when analyzing the causes of the Civil War? (Select two answers.)

Economic differences between the North and South & Debates over slavery in new territories.

Which ideal of democratic government do the grievances in the Declaration of Independence demonstrate?

The government has a responsibility to protect, not violate, the rights of its citizens.

Which outcome was a result of the transition to mechanized farming in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

The production of agricultural goods became more efficient.

What was a significant outcome of the Spanish-American War for the United States?

The U.S. acquired the Philippines as a territory.