U.S.History EOC Practice Exam

The Kansas-Nebraska act concerned which issue?

The expansion of slavery into new territories

which of these was a direct consequence of the civil war?

the extension of voting rights to african american men

what was the main accomplishment of the freedmen's bureau?

providing aid and education to emancipated slaves

this amendment was proposed by congress in response to which of the following?

the passage of black codes through the south

what was the main effect of the system of debt peonage that emerged in the south during the late 19th century?

african americans labored in a system that was nearly the same as slavery

which of the following would the author of this excerpt most likely have supported?

the passage of black codes and jim crow laws

what event is described in this diagram?

Battle of Little Bighorn

which of the following was the main reason that the federal government created a method for native americans to become U.S. citizens?

to encourage native americans to assimilate into mainstream society

which phrase best completes the diagram?

Push Native Americans to adopt an agricultural lifestyle

what was the main purpose of the interstate commerce act of 1887?

to prevent railroads from charging farmers and merchants high shipping rates

based on this quote, with which statement would Lease agree?

greater control over large corporations will help agricultural workers reclaim their livelihood and regain their financial footing

what describes a pull factor that drew african americans during the great migration?

the availability of good jobs in the north and west

this political cartoon is a criticism of which practice in the 19th century?

monopolization

which statement describes both the first and second industrial revolutions?

both revolutions produced technology that improved productivity

Which entrepreneur had a significant impact on the cosmetics industry?

Madame C.J. Walker

which statement explains one reason for the change in urban population in the northeast from 1870 to 1900?

millions of immigrants arrived from southern and eastern europe

the gentleman's agreement with president Roosevelt and japan resulted in a decrease of which of these?

Japanese immigration to the united states

Why does this cartoon depict Roosevelt carrying his "big stick" through the Caribbean?

Roosevelt believed that an aggressive foreign policy was needed to prevent Caribbean nations from incurring major debts with european nations

the U.S. acquisition of which of the following territories limited Spain's influence in the western hemisphere?

puerto rico

which statement describes the role played by the U.S. journalist during the Spanish american war?

journalists exaggerated events to build support for the war, giving the president and congress little chance to resolve the conflict diplomatically

what does this map show about the importance of completing the panama canal?

it shortened shipping routes between the Atlantic and pacific oceans

which of the following describes a reason for U.S. involvement in world war 1?

U.S. leaders feared that germany might gain too much control and negatively affect american security and trade

what was the purpose of this speech?

to convince congress to declare war on germany

which president pursued a policy of vietnamization?

richard nixon

which of these contributed to the ratification of this amendment?

protests against the draft

what was the main purpose of this poster?

to generate financial support for the war effort

which movement benefited the most from its members contributions to the war effort during world war 1?

womens suffrage

what was the purpose of plamer raids

to identify and punish suspect communists

what conclusion can be drawn from this timeline?

during the 1920s, congress supported domestic producers with a protective trade policy

Based on the chart, which statement describes the economic condition of American farm workers during the 1920s?

overproduction reduced crop prices and kept farm workers from enjoying the general prosperity of the times

Why did the US participate in the Washington Conference (1921) and the Kellogg-Briand Pact (1928)?

to work with other nations to prevent future wars

the controversies surrounding these issues were all signs of what aspect of american life?

the tension between traditional and modern values and beliefs

the ideas in this quote reflects the beliefs of which leader?

W.E.B. DuBois

what did president Franklin Roosevelt focus on during his first 100 days?

regulating banks to solve the root causes of the economic crisis

based on this quote, to which second new deal act is roosevelt reffering?

social security act

Passage of which of these represented a shift from the foreign policy that dominated American politics between the two world wars?

the lend-lease act

what security measures are being referred to in this case?

internment of japanese americans

How did the formation of the United Nations resemble the formation of the League of Nations?

it was set up to promote international efforts to stop war

what was the name given to the 1940s policy of providing economic and military support to "free people" fighting against "outside pressures"?

the truman doctrine

which of these was used to justify US support for south vietnam

the domino theory

which of these contributed to increasing tensions between the US and the communist world at the beginning of the cold war period?

the US's participation in the korean war

what effect did the eisenhower interstate system have on american society in toe 1950s and 1960s?

it contributed to sub-urbanization

which of these was a long term effect of events such as this that took place throughout 1960s?

americans became more willing to question government decisions

president johnson gave this speach because the united states faced which of these problems?

a high level of poverty

what did MLK jr. urge his followers to do in order to bring about racial justice?

engage in acts of civil disobedience

what was the goal of african american and white volunteers during the freedom summer?

to register african american voters

police have to say which of the following as a result of the supreme court ruling in Miranda v. Arizona?

you have the right to remain silent

which of these efforts by the womens rights movement was similar to the civil rights movement support for an end to poll taxes?

the attempt to get the equal rights amendment ratified

what was the event that forced president Reagan to make this address?

iran contra affair

9/11 was an example of what issue at the end of the 20th century

terrorism

Which Great Society program continued to receive significant public and political support in the 21st century?

medicare

the pursuit of which economic foreign policy objective cost president clinton the support of labor leaders?

decreasing trade barriers among all nations

which region has contributed the most to immigration to the US in the 21st century?

latin america

why did the united states send military forces to the balkans during the 1990s?

to prevent ethnic conflict from resulting in broader political and economic instability