U.S. History Semester 2 Final Exam

What was the primary aim of the muckrakers during the Progressive Era?

Expose corruption and social injustice

What territory did the U.S. gain from the Spanish-American War?

Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico and annexed Hawaii.

What was the Roosevelt Corollary an extension of?

Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico

What was the Roosevelt Corollary an extension of?

Monroe Doctrine

What triggered the U.S. entry into World War I?

The sinking of the Lusitania and unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany.

What amendment gave women the right to vote?

The 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified in 1920, granting women the right to vote.

What was the purpose of the Social Security Act (1935)?

To provide financial assistance to the elderly and unemployed.

What action officially brought the U.S. into WWII?

The U.S. entered World War II after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

What was Executive Order 9066 responsible for?

Authorizing internment of Japanese Americans

What was the goal of the Yalta Conference?

Divide Germany and plan postwar Europe

What was the major goal of the Truman Doctrine?

Build interstate highways

What global alliance did the U.S. form under Truman?

NATO

What caused the Korean War?

Invasion of South Korea by North Korea

What resulted from the Cuban Missile Crisis?

USSR withdrew missiles; U.S. promised not to invade

What was the focus of Johnson's Great Society?

End poverty and racial injustice

What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 accomplish?

It aimed to eliminate racial discrimination in voting, ensuring that all citizens had the right to vote regardless of race.

What was Nixon's foreign policy approach called?

Detente, focusing on easing tensions with the Soviet Union and China.

What was the result of the Watergate scandal?

The Watergate scandal resulted in the resignation of President Richard Nixon in 1974 and led to a significant decrease in public trust in the federal government.

What crisis occurred during Carter's presidency?

The Iran Hostage Crisis, where 52 American diplomats and citizens were held hostage for 444 days.

What was Reaganomics based on?

Supply-side economic theory that favored tax cuts and deregulation.

What conflict ended under George H.W. Bush?

The Gulf War, leading to the liberation of Kuwait from Iraqi occupation.

What led to Bill Clinton's impeachment?

Several scandals including the Monica Lewinsky affair and charges of perjury and obstruction of justice.

What led to Bill Clinton's impeachment?

Bill Clinton's impeachment was primarily related to his extramarital affair with Monica Lewinsky and his subsequent attempts to cover it up, leading to charges of perjury and obstruction of justice.

What was a major healthcare law passed during Obama’s presidency?

The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, aimed to expand healthcare coverage and reduce healthcare costs in the United States.

What was a major healthcare law passed during Obama’s presidency?

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)