air test !!

every single multiple choice question on the air test, with the options proivded on each question.

a major argument for american independence found in the declaration of independence was that the british….

depreived americans of their natural rights

what is the effect of the excerpt from the constitution

it created the relationship between state and federal law

why was the bill of rights added to the constitution

to win ratification of those who opposed the constitution

the states will lose some influence with the growth of the national government’s power

anti federalist

the powers of the states must be limited in favour of a central government with greater powers

anti federalist

a strong central government is needed to protect the nation against uprisings and foreign attacks

anti federalist

which criticism did anti-federalists express about the constitution during the ratification debates ?

the constitution prohibited state governments from collecting taxes

between 1877 and 1900, why did the percentage of people living in US agricultural regions decline with the growth of industrialization?

the creation of more efficient agricultural technology reduced the need for labor on farms.

how did industrialization during the late 1800s affect US agriculture?

mechanized agriculture equipment reduced the need for human labor on farms.

what is described in the interview of [ms dee of the corset factory]?

the unintended consequences of labour union acitivity.

how did reformers propose that congress respond to [large scale factories] ?

regulation of industry and establishment of worker’s rights

how did public perception change [while roosevelt was president] in a way that supported the national parks?

during his presidency, perception changed to conservation as opposed to exploitation

what were the authors of source one [the jungle] and source two [the wreck of the home] drawing attention to?

working conditions of the people

what was james m. cox's main argument in paragraph 2 of "prevention of War" (Source 2)?

technological advances had permanently changed the nature of war.

this excerpt could help support the thesis that Susan B. Anthony believed that denying women the right to vote was

violation of the principles of the constitution

TWO policy changes that showed the U.S. was moving away from its policy of isolationism.

the atlantic charter and the lend lease act

the atlantic charter was an important step in the US’ transition from an isolationist foreign policy because it….

showed strong support for countries fighting against fascist aggression

during WWII, the federal government created several agencies, such as the War Production Board, to regulate economic activity on the home front.

factories were ordered to produce goods related to the war effort.

what impact did the Soviet Union's detonation of an atomic bomb have in 1949?

it led to the emergence of a second superpower.

why did the soviet union to the bombing of hiroshima respond by intensifying development on and successfully tested its own nuclear weapons?

it wanted to retain political and military influence in the post-war world.

which action established the USSR as a second superpower

it successfully tested an atomic bomb.

what effect did the USSR testing an atomic bomb have on international relations?

it began an arms race between the US and the USSR

what are two of the american government's responses that relate to the concerns expressed by senator mccarthy in his speech.

blacklisting suspected communists and conducting house un-american activities committee investigations

in 1962, the world was brought to the brink of nuclear war during the cuban missle crisis due to the

US’ national security was threatened by enemy weapons

what perspective held by hispanic american agricultural workers led to the creation of the united farm workers?

farm workers needed to organize in order to bargain with farm owners.

improved conditions for migrant workers

UFW

prohibited racial segregation in public schools

NAACP

how has the perspective of the foudners of the NOW been expressed in action?

NOW has lobbied for legislation guaranteeing equal rights for women.

identify two reasons the US passed the immigration act of 1965

sensitivity due to civil rights and the need to show the world that the US was truly a democracy

what is an effect related to suburbanization?

loss of job opportunities contributed to urban riots.

identify two reasons for the post WWII economic prosperity

demand for automobiles and demand for housing

what is a change that was created by the post WWII economic prosperity

suburbanization

which statement about the role of the government in the US economy is supported by this excerpt?

the government can best encourage economic growth by removing barriers to business ownership and innovation.

jim crow laws enabled all of the following to happen EXCEPT

allowed african-americans to use the same facilities as whites

what was one effect of jim crow laws on marriage, prior to the 1960s?

to prohibit interracial marriage

Jim Crow laws and the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court decisions in Plessy v. Ferguson were similar in that both were designed to 

limit African-American rights and liberties in the South

between 1890 and 1915, the majority of immigrants to the U.S. had an impact on american life because they were

culturally different from most earlier immigrants

how did rapid industrialization during the late 1800s affect the US workforce?

increased numbers of immigrants sought employment in urban areas.

in the late 1800s, why were union leaders mainly opposed to immigration?

it took jobs away from americans

identify the results of urbanization

led to increased crime in cities

During the late 1800s and early 1900s, large numbers of immigrants were admitted to the U.S. primarily because of the economy's need for more

unskilled factory workers

which statement describes how the framers of the US constitution limited the power of the federal government?

divided power between federal and state governments.

the primary aim of the writers of the United States Constitution was to…

strengthen the power of the central government

which statement most accurately describes the principle of federalism?

power is divided between the national and state governments.

how does this excerpt establish a relationship between the people and the government?

by affirming that the government must protect citizens' rights and liberties

what foundational principle is reflected in the relationship between state and federal law?

federalism

which thesis about jefferson’s beliefs does the statement above support?

laws must change as society changes.

based on the table, what was an important effect of industrialization in the U.S. in the later part of the nineteenth century?

the proportion of americans living in the cities increased

president franklin roosevelt's new deal policies contributed to what pattern in 20th century US history?

the expanding role of the federal government

what was one effect of the new deal?

the role of the federal government in Americans' lives expanded.

the great depression was caused in part by…

speculation and buying on margin

in an effort to prevent another depression happening, the federal government created…

the securities and exchange commission

hoover's comments could be used to help support the thesis that he believed in which position?

direct aid for the needy should come from private sources.

which action was taken by the federal government in the 1930s to address the effects of the great depression?

employing citizens in public works projects

what was one effect of prohibition?

organized crime grew and spread.

which effect did the ratification of the 19th amendment have on american society?

increased the number of eligible voters.

what impact did prohibition have on US society during the 1920s and early 1930s?

led to the establishment of speakeasies and the rise of organized crime.

how did the establishment of speakeasies and the rise of organized crime affect the policy of prohibition?

repealed due to its unpopularity and high costs to enforce.

During the early 1900s, the movement for prohibition pushed legislators to enact social change throughout the United States. Which social change was encouraged by the movement for prohibition in the United States?

outlawing of alcohol in the United States

which change occurred in US society during the 1920s?

automobile production and ownership increased significantly.

what was one factor that contributed to the movement of americans from cities to suburbs from the 1920s to the 1950s?

increased automobile ownership

following WWI, the US experienced a period of technological advancement in transportation. which advancement in transportation occurred during this period?

increased availability of the automobile

what is one example of a consequence that resulted in the increased availability of the automobile?

increased demand for gasoline

which group's activities reflected a pattern of intolerance toward immigrants in the US during the 20th century?

KKK

one objective of the immigration act of 1924 was to reduce the number of immigrants entering the united states each year. the legislation reflects a pattern of intolerance that was present in the 1920s. which other development of the 1920s also reflects this pattern of intolerance?

the renewal of racial violence encouraged by the KKK

how did the great migration impact american society during the 1920s?

resulted in greater competition for jobs and housing in the north.

following world war i, large us cities experienced increased competition for jobs and housing.  which development was a significant result of this pattern of urban changes?

race riots fueled by intolerance and continuing african american migrations

in 1919, isolationists in the u.s. senate opposed american membership in the league of nations primarily because..

feared it would pull U.S. into future wars

what is one goal of the US foreign policy following WWI ?

preventing the occurrence of major wars in the future

what is one reason the US did not ratify the treaty of versailles following WWI?

many senators were concerned that the terms of the treaty would require the US to go to war on behalf of other nations.

what foreign policy did the US pursue after its involvement in WWI?

limited its involvement in international affairs.

the spanish american war (1998) marked a turning point in american foreign policy because the u.s.

emerged as a major world power

what thesis about the rights of US citizens would this legislation help support?

the exercise of certain rights can be restricted during wartime.

what is one of the criteria that historians consider?

the accuracy and internal consistency of the source

a student is researching popular culture in the united states.  she has found a book on the subject and will need to determine whether it is a credible source.

 

what piece of information should she evaluate to determine the source's credibility?

the author's qualifications

which source would provide the most credible information about the daily life of factory workers in the 1880s?

a journal written by an employee at a factory

how did the space race between the united states and the soviet union impact us society?

science education was given renewed emphasis in the nation's schools.

the korean peninsula was taken from japan at the end of world war ii.  the soviet union and the united states clashed over how this territory should be governed.

 

how did this ideological conflict between the soviet union and the united states affect the division of the korean peninsula?

created political conflict, leading to a communist-controlled north and anti-communist south.

how did the soviets react to the US dropping two atomic bombs on hiroshima and nagasaki?

it intensified development on and successfully tested its own nuclear weapons.

world war ii ended shortly after the united states dropped two atomic bombs on japan. four years later, the soviet union responded by successfully detonating an atomic bomb.

how did these developments affect the policy of the united states?

increased its efforts to construct nuclear weapons.

banning loans to nations at war and prohibiting the sales of arms to nations at war were intended to

keep the US out of war.

what led the united states to sign the neutrality acts of the 1930s

the fear of being drawn into conflicts overseas

which most accurately characterizes the policy followed by the u.s. in the years between world war i and world war ii?

isolation from european military conflicts

which factor directly led to the end of the cold war?

the collapse of communist governments in eastern europe and the soviet union

what is one example on how the US respond to the collapse of communist governments in eastern europe and in the USSR?

endorsed educational reforms in newly formed democracies.

which international event contributed to the second red scare in the united states?

china became a communist nation after a civil war

which factor fueled debate over national security in the united states during the 1940s and 1950s?

the fear of communist infiltration

who was in charge of investigating claims of communist activity in the government, armed forces, universities, and other areas of american life during the second red scare in the late 1940s and early 1950s?

house un-american activities committee

the united states was concerned about the spread of communism throughout most of the 20th century.  following world war i, suspected communists were persecuted in what was known as the red scare.  a similar pattern of persecution resurfaced after world war ii.  

 

what was this development known as?

mccarthyism

during world war ii, the u.s. government created a system to ration the distribution of certain resources such as petroleum.

how did this new system of regulation affect the distribution of resources in the united states?

limited the number of goods and services individuals could purchase.

how did the united states workforce change during world war ii?

job opportunities opened up for women and minorities.

which event was a consequence of the attack on pearl harbor?

the united states government forced japanese americans to relocate to internment camps.

how did us national security policy change at the end of the cold war?

reduced defense spending.

the passage of the usa patriot act of 2001 and the creation of the department of homeland security showed that

security concerns can lead the federal government to pass new legislation

the usa patriot act was passed in response to…

9/11

what was the major goal of the women's liberation movement in the 1960s?

guaranteeing equal pay for equal work

what impact did this supreme court ruling have on american society?

put an end to discriminatory state laws in the nation

how has the united states been affected by changes in international trade that occurred in the early 1990s?

us imports have increased as foreign goods have become more affordable

which statement describes an economic effects of increased globalization on the U.S. since the early 1990s?

a substantial number of manufacturing facilities have moved operations overseas

how is the U.S. economy different today from the nation's economy that existed in the early 1900s?

technological innovations have led to a more global economy