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RURAL AND URBAN POPULATION FROM 1940-1970 (IN THOUSANDS) Rural Urban 1940 57,246 74,425 1950 54,230 96,468 1960 54,054 125,269 1970 53,887 149,325 1. The chart above would be LEAST likely to imply that between 1940 and 1970, a. the percentage of people living in the city increased b. the actual numbers of people in rural areas decreased c. more people lived in rural areas in 1940 than in 1970 d. urban populations have increased only because of a mass migration from rural areas e. more people lived in the United States in 1950 than in 1940 2. The political significance of the Tet Offensive by the Viet Cong in 1968 was that a. despite political pronouncements to the contrary, no clear end to the Vietnam conflict was in sight and the American public turned against the war b. the U.S. demonstrated vast military superiority c. it was the first major victory for the Viet Cong d. it highlighted the cruelties practiced by the Viet Cong and brought on a groundswell of American support for the war e. it caused the Chinese to join the war in support of the Viet Cong 3. The book Silent Spring by Rachel Carson was significant because it a. help educated the public on the dangers of DDT, a harmful pesticide b. was the first critically acclaimed novel by- an American women c. created a foundation for the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment d. helped educate the public on the difficulties of deaf people in modem society e. opened new avenues for government activism 4. The scandal that led to Richard M. Nixon's resignation concerned a. the continuation of hostilities against Vietnam b. the involvement of the President in the cover-up of a criminal act c. his involvement in extramarital affairs d. illegal activities by a number of aides who attempted financial gain by taking kickbacks from engineering firms e. his opposition to policies proposed by the predominantly Democratic Congress 5. All of the following were social programs established in the administration of Lyndon B. Johnson EXCEPT a. Anti-Poverty Act b. Civil Rights Act c. Social Security Act d. Medicare e. Economic Opportunity Act 6. Which of the following BEST reflected President Nixon's policy of "Vietnamization"? a. massive bombing of North Vietnam by American air power b. full-scale invasion of Cambodia to end the Communist threat c. gradual withdrawal of American armed forces from Vietnam d. turning the war in South Vietnam over to United Nations forces e. stopping all American military and economic aid to South Vietnam 7. All the following were part of Reaganomics EXCEPT a. increase of benefits to Medicare and Social Security to seniors b. a dramatic reduction in personal income taxes c. deregulation of business and industry d. tough stand against federal labor unions, such as AFL-CIO e. the theory of supply-side economics

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RURAL AND URBAN POPULATION FROM 1940-1970 (IN THOUSANDS)

Rural Urban1940 57,246 74,425 1950 54,230 96,468 1960 54,054 125,2691970 53,887 149,325

1. The chart above would be LEAST likely to imply that between 1940 and 1970, a. the percentage of people living in the city increased b. the actual numbers of people in rural areas decreased c. more people lived in rural areas in 1940 than in 1970 d. urban populations have increased only because of a

mass migration from rural areas e. more people lived in the United States in 1950 than in

1940

2. The political significance of the Tet Offensive by the Viet Cong in 1968 was that a. despite political pronouncements to the contrary, no

clear end to the Vietnam conflict was in sight and the American public turned against the war

b. the U.S. demonstrated vast military superiorityc. it was the first major victory for the Viet Congd. it highlighted the cruelties practiced by the Viet Cong

and brought on a groundswell of American support for the war

e. it caused the Chinese to join the war in support of the Viet Cong

3. The book Silent Spring by Rachel Carson was significant because it a. help educated the public on the dangers of DDT, a

harmful pesticideb. was the first critically acclaimed novel by- an

American womenc. created a foundation for the passage of the Equal

Rights Amendmentd. helped educate the public on the difficulties of deaf

people in modem societye. opened new avenues for government activism

4. The scandal that led to Richard M. Nixon's resignation concerned a. the continuation of hostilities against Vietnamb. the involvement of the President in the cover-up of a

criminal act c. his involvement in extramarital affairsd. illegal activities by a number of aides who attempted

financial gain by taking kickbacks from engineering firms

e. his opposition to policies proposed by the predominantly Democratic Congress

5. All of the following were social programs established in the administration of Lyndon B. Johnson EXCEPT a. Anti-Poverty Actb. Civil Rights Actc. Social Security Act d. Medicare e. Economic Opportunity Act

6. Which of the following BEST reflected President Nixon's policy of "Vietnamization"? a. massive bombing of North Vietnam by American air

power b. full-scale invasion of Cambodia to end the Communist

threat c. gradual withdrawal of American armed forces from

Vietnam d. turning the war in South Vietnam over to United

Nations forcese. stopping all American military and economic aid to

South Vietnam

7. All the following were part of Reaganomics EXCEPT a. increase of benefits to Medicare and Social Security to

seniorsb. a dramatic reduction in personal income taxes c. deregulation of business and industry d. tough stand against federal labor unions, such as AFL-

CIOe. the theory of supply-side economics

8. In an effort to counter OPEC, the United States took the lead in forminga. a boycott of Arab Oilb. an international oil stockpile for non-OPEC nationsc. the World Bank to lend money to nations purchasing

oild. the North American Oil Consortium (NOAC)e. the International Energy Agency

9. The Watergate scandal grew out of the efforts of Nixon's confidants toa. control all new appointments for the Supreme Court. b. tighten the security against leaks to reporters on the

Washington Postc. arrest the growing influence and power of Secretary of

State Henry Kissinger.d. assure the re-election of Nixon in 1972 .e. control inflation in the United States during the early

1970s.

10. All of the following occurred during the presidency of Richard Nixon EXCEPTa. the Watergate break-in and consequent Congressional

hearings.b. the resignation of the vice-president.c. diplomatic overtures to the People's Republic of China,

including a presidential visit.d. an attempt to end the Arab-Israeli conflict in the Near

East through "Shuttle Diplomacy."e. the fall of Saigon to the North Vietnamese.

11. Which of the following is generally regarded as the major accomplishment of the Nixon administrationa. economic reforms.b. new social programs.c. environment regulations.d. Supreme Court appointments.e. détente with the Soviet Union and China.

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12. Which of the following best describes the Nixon administration's response to the election of Salvador Allende as president Chile in 1970?a. the administration grudgingly recognized Allende's

election once it was evident that the election was valid. b. the administration acted through the CIA to disrupt the

Chilean economy and encourage Allende's overthrow.c. the administration extended supported to Allende in

order to woo him away from Soviet influence.d. the administration pressured other Latin American

nations to join in a total boycott of Chilean goods.e. the administration openly endorsed the destruction of

three Chilean villages and the killing of over 100 "suspected" socialists

13. The Watergate scandal led to Richard Nixon's downfall primarily becausea. of his role in planning and coordinating the Watergate

break-in and other illegal campaign activity.b. the press, the Democrats, and some liberal Republicans

united to rid themselves of Nixon and his conservative philosophy

c. he was already so unpopular because of his Vietnam War policies that virtually anything he did wrong would have been used as an excuse to remove him from office

d. of his role in directing the cover-up of the Watergate Affair.

e. of his involvement with organized crime in carrying out political "dirty tricks" against his Democratic opponent, George McGovern.

14. The Pentagon Papers, published in 1971a. revealed President Nixon's role in the Watergate

scandal.b. exposed the deception that had led the United States

into the Vietnam War.c. was the first the American public knew of the Nixon

Doctrined. exposed President Nixon's secret bombing war of

Cambodia.e. help to defend, by military means if necessary, the

territorial integrity of any nation threatened by communism.

15. The decision of the Supreme Court in the New York Times Company v. United States (1971), the Pentagon Papers case, is important becausea. it involved important officials in the U. S. governmentb. the Court ruled that the First Amendment prevented

prior restraint of publication, even against a charge that such publication would jeopardize national security.

c. it was widely reported in newspapers throughout the country.

d. the government's attorneys lost the case in a 6 to 3 decision.

e. it sustained many of the reforms of the 1960s and advanced government's role in some other areas.

16. Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and success of liberty. This statement by John F. Kennedy best supports a foreign policy ofa. Colonialismb. Neutralityc. non-involvementd. containment e. non-alignment.

17. All of the following events took place during the Kennedy administration EXCEPTa. the Bay of Pigs invasion.b. the building of the Berlin Wall.c. a limited test ban treaty signed by the US, the USSR,

and Great Britain.d. the Cuban Missile Crisis.e. the U-2 Incident .

18. The Alliance for Progress, proposed by President Kennedy in 1961, can be most accurately called an added dimension ofa. the Truman Doctrine.b. the League of Nations.c. the Point Four Program.d. the Lend-Lease Act.e. the Good Neighbor policy .

19. President Kennedy's main goal in the United States' 1962 decision to blockade Cuba was toa. use the CIA to overthrow the Castro government

forciblyb. encourage Castro to reopen diplomatic relations with

the United Statesc. encourage the Soviet Union to stop sending soldiers

and aid to Castrod. force the Soviet Union to remove its missiles from

Cubae. force the resignation of Soviet Premier Nikita

Khrushchev20. Which of the following statements about Martin Luther

King, Jr.'s speech in Washington in 1963 is correct?a. it spurred the United States Congress to swiftly

approve President Kennedy's civil rights billb. it was a failure because the turnout at the rally was

poor and it came at the end of a long and hot day of lengthy speeches

c. it was dramatically interrupted when a white racist shot King as he spoke on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

d. it turned a political rally into a historic event and recalled the nation to the ideals of justice and equality.

e. he was assassinated and it spurred major civil unrest

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21. "Reaganomics" was based upon which of the following theoriesa. cutting taxes would stimulate investment which would

in turn increase employment and tax revenue. b. government must "prime" the economic pump by large

expenditures in order to produce prosperityc. the United States was an under taxed country where

taxes must be increased substantially and the money spent on public needs

d. the government must institute wage and price controls in order to control inflation

e. the government must turn to tight controls on the money supply in order to cut inflation.

22. The "supply-side" economic theory that President Reagan sought to implement early in his administration called fora. increasing government spending to stimulate

consumption. b. cutting taxes to encourage new investment .c. maintaining high interest rates to control inflation.d. a defensive missile system in space to shield the U. S.

from any foreign missile attacke. the expansion of the welfare state.

23. The Reagan doctrine of American activism in the Third World was most particularly exercised ina. Grenada and Nicaragua .b. Iran and Saudi Arabiac. El Salvador and Chile.d. the Philippines and South Africae. Venezuela and the Dominican Republic.

24. The conservative movement by 1980 was supported by all of the following EXCEPTa. Moral Majorityb. Advocates of gun control c. Opponents of affirmative actiond. Critics of “secular humanism”e. Citizens against increased taxes

25. All of the following were part of Reaganomics EXCEPTa. Cuts of benefits from Medicare and Social Security to

seniorsb. A dramatic reduction in personal income taxesc. Deregulation of business and industryd. Tough stand against federal labor unions, such as

PATCOe. The theory of supply-side economics

26. Ronald Reagan’s greatest strength or achievement as president was a. The reduction of federal deficitsb. His hands-on administration of the federal governmentc. Initiating the improvement of relations with the Soviet

Uniond. His ability to communicate traditional values and

restore confidencee. Increasing the standard of living of middle-class

Americans

27. All of the following were true of the Iran-contra affair EXCEPTa. Reagan advisers tried to exchange American hostages

for a weapons dealb. Antitank and antiaircraft missiles were sold to Iranc. Funds were used to support rebels against Saddam

Husseind. The arms deal violated the law and congressional

restrictionse. Democrats hoped that the scandal would help the in the

1988 election..

28. President Bush received his greatest public approval for a. The appointment of the first African American to the

Supreme Courtb. His conduct of foreign affairs in the Middle Eastc. His landmark legislation to improve American

educationd. Holding the line against tax increasese. The invasion of Grenada

29. The election of Bill Clinton in 1992 was most closely associated wit the slogan or phrase”a. “The economy, stupid”b. “Government is not the solution, it is the problem.” c. “Teflon president”d. “Read my lips – no new taxes”e. “baby-boomers” and “yuppies”

30. The first woman to receive the vice-presidential nomination of a major political party wasa. Elizabeth Doleb. Sandra Day O’Connorc. Jeanne Kilpatrickd. Diane Feinsteine. Geraldine Ferraro

Question 31 refers to the following headlines“President Reagan Send Troops into Grenada”“President Bush Authorizes the Use of Force in the Middle East”“President Clinton Dispatches Troops to Haiti and Bosnia”31. Each headline illustrates an action of a President fulfilling

his role asa. the main spokesman for the United Statesb. Commander in Chief c. Exerciser of the checks and balances of the

Constitutiond. Chief legislator of domestic partye. the chief negotiator of treaties

32. The most convincing evidence of a conservative trend in the U.S. politics in the late 20th century wasa. The defeat of George Bush in the election of 1992b. The Iran-contra affairc. Controversy over the nomination of Clarence Thomas

toe the Supreme Courtd. Outbreak of the Persian Gulf Ware. The congressional election of 1994

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33. The end of the Cold War resulted in all of the following EXCEPT:a. Improved U.S. relations with Russiab. improved U.S. relations with North Koreac. Major agreements on disarmament d. A civil war in Bosnia e. A reunified Germany

34. The Paris Peace Accords of 1973 included all of the following EXCEPTa. The U.S. would withdraw the rest of its troops from

South Vietnamb. The U.S. would end all economic and military aid to

South Vietnamc. The U.S. would get back all prisoners in enemy handsd. North Vietnam could keep some of its troops in South

Vietname. A promise of a cease-fire and free elections

35. Under the program of New Federalism. President Nixon sought toa. Shift the responsibility for social programs from the

federal to state and local governmentsb. End the Great Society assistance programs for the

working poorc. Attack inflation with a series of voluntary guidelines

for business and labord. Slow down desegregation by turning over busing

decisions to the state courtse. Bring social programs all together under more efficient

federal bureaucracy

36. President Gerald Ford lost the most support from the American public fora. Allowing the fall of South Vietnam to the Communistsb. His ineffective WIN campaign against inflationc. Becoming the first unelected president of the U.S.d. The loss of American lives in the Mayaquez affaire. His pardon of Richard Nixon

37. The main guiding principle of President Carter’s foreign policy wasa. Détenteb. Human rights c. Support of Israeld. Lower gas pricese. Containment of communism

38. The U.S. economy in the late 1970s was characterized by all of the following EXCEPT a. Low interest rates b. Oil shortages and increased prices c. Massive layoffs of workersd. Runaway inflations ratese. Recession

39. The U.S. policy of détente with the Soviet Union ended because of a. The development of the MX missileb. The U.S. recognition of the People’s Republic of Chinac. The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan d. The failure pf Congress to ratify SALT IIe. Boycott of the Olympics in Moscow

40. The issue that caused the greatest division in American society during the 1960s and 1970s was the a. Environmental movementb. Sexual revolutionc. Women’s movement d. New Lefte. Vietnam War

41. The Black Power movement and the Black Muslims of the 1960s and 1970s found inspiration for the ideas of self-help, racial pride, and separatism in the words of a. Malcolm X b. Martin Luther King, Jr.c. Booker T. Washingtond. W.E.B. Du Boise. A. Philip Randolph

42. APPROXIMATE DISTRIBUTION OF TOTAL PERSONAL MONETARY INCOME AMONG VARIOUS SEGMENTS OF THE POPULATION, 1947-1970 (in percentages)

Year Poorest Fifth

Second Poorest

Fifth

Middle Fifth

Second Wealth

Wealthiest Fifth

1947 3.5 10.6 16.7 23.6 45.61950 3.1 10.5 17.3 24.1 45.01960 3.6 10.3 17.2 24.7 44.11970 3.6 10.3 17.2 24.7 44.1

The data in the table support which of the following conclusions?

a. Many families came to depend on two incomes by 1970

b. The living standards of most Americans rose between 1947 and 1970

c. There was little redistribution of income among Americans between 1947 and 1970

d. New Deal and Fair Deal reforms shifted the distribution of income in favor of low income Americans

e. The nation’s gross national product was much higher in 1970 than in 1947.

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43. “The problem with hatred and violence is that they intensify the fears of the White majority, and leave them less ashamed of their prejudices toward Negroes. In the guilt and confusion confronting our society, violence only adds to chaos. It deepens the brutality of the oppressor. Violence is the antithesis of creativity and wholeness. It destroys community and makes brotherhood impossible.”

During the 1960s all of the following Black leaders would probably have supported this view EXCEPTa. Stokely Carmichael b. Martin Luther King Jr.c. James Farmerd. Roy Wilkense. Whitney M. Young Jr.

44. The chief purpose of President Lyndon’s Great Society programs was toa. increase foreign aidb. correct environmental pollutionc. help disadvantage in the United States d. unite democratic nations and contain communisme. stop the build up of weapons of mass destruction

45. The decisions of the United States Supreme Court in Miranda v Arizona, Gideon v. Wainwright and Escobedo v. Illinois all advanced thea. voting rights of minoritiesb. guarantees of free speech and pressc. principle of separation of church and stated. idea of a unifying religione. rights of accused persons

46. President John Kennedy’s most significant foreign policy failure involved thea. invasion at the Bay of Pigs in Cuba b. development of the Peace Corpsc. signing a nuclear test-ban treatyd. sending of troops to Berline. bombing of North Vietnam

47. “…the Great Society is not a safe harbor, a resting place, a final objective, a finished work. It is a challenge constantly renewed, beckoning us towards a destiny where the meaning of our lives matches the marvelous products of our labor…”

--President Lyndon JohnsonThis statement supports President Johnson’s belief that the Federal Government has a responsibility to

a. protect general securityb. guarantee the right of workersc. assume the responsibilities of state governmentsd. develop multifaceted defense programse. improve general welfare

48. The Great Society legislation enacted under President Lyndon Johnson is an example ofa. the increased power of the states to deal with economic

problemsb. a reliance on laissez-faire capitalism to combat

continuing inflationc. direct Federal involvement in the United States

economy to address the problems of povertyd. decreased support for the concerns of minority groupse. cities exercising their constitutional right of local

control

49. Several United States Presidents committed military troops to serve in Vietnam in and effort toa. react to violations of United States neutralityb. support the policy of containment c. oppose the Chinese occupation of Indochinad. protect United States economic interests in East Asiae. establish a covert fighting force in Indo-China

50. The Limited Test Ban Treatya. was rejected by President Kennedyb. outlawed nuclear testing in the atmosphere and outer

spacec. provided for on-site inspection of Soviet missile sitesd. was co-signed by China and Francee. enabled the mass development of nuclear weapons

51. “The Congress approves and supports the determination of the President, as Commander in Chief, to take all necessary measures to repel any armed attack against the forces of the United States and to prevent further aggression.”

--Tonkin Gulf ResolutionAugust 7, 1964

The passage of this resolution led toa. the building of the Berlin Wallb. settlement of the Cuban missile crisisc. increased United States involvement in the Vietnam

Ward. the seizure of American hostages by Irane. established an American presence in Laos and

Cambodia

52. President John F. Kennedy’s New Frontier program was most successful ina. establishing social welfare programs to end povertyb. passing civil rights legislation assuring fair housing and

equal employment opportunitiesc. removing restrictions on the number of immigrants

entering the United Statesd. promoting peace within the North American Continente. expanding the United States space program

53. The main reason the Voting Rights Acts of 1965 removed the literacy test as a voting qualification was thata. different standards of literacy had been applied to

different groups of votersb. a majority of voters were unable to read election ballotsc. technology had made voter literacy unnecessaryd. the cost of achieving literacy was to highe. 100% of American were now literate

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“It isn’t nice to block the doorway,It isn’t nice to go to jail,

There are nicer ways to do it,But the nice ways always fail,

It isn’t nice, it isn’t nice,You told us once, you told us twice,

But if that is freedom’s price, we don’t mind.”— Malvina Reynolds, “It Isn’t Nice”

—54. This song from the 1960’s is most likely referring to the

movement toa. liberalize immigration lawsb. expand civil rights c. allow women to serve in combat roles in the militaryd. grant voting rights to 18-year-old citizense. protest the Vietnam War

55. Protests against United States involvement in Vietnam grew in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s mainly because many Americansa. believed that the war was unjust b. objected to the drafting of college studentsc. feared nuclear war with the Soviet Uniond. opposed participation in conflicts involving the United

Nationse. wanted a direct attack on the Soviet Union

56. Cesar Chavez became a national hero for his efforts toa. establish the Mexican American Legal Defense and

Educational Fundb. increase federal funding for public schools in barriosc. improve working conditions for migratory farm

workersd. fund community action groups in East Los Angelese. eradicate the quotas on immigration from Latin

America

57. Racial discrimination by employers and formal racial segregation of all sorts were outlawed by the a. Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education of

Topekab. 23rd Amendmentc. Civil Rights Act of 1964 d. McCarran Internal Security Acte. Voting Rights Act of 1965

58. The organization working for equal employment opportunities for women which Betty Friedan helped found in 1966 was thea. National Organization for Women b. Women’s Equity Action Leaguec. Women’s Liberation Associationd. Women’s Partye. American Women’s Liberation Front

59. “Group who rule by birthright are fast disappearing, yet there remain one ancient and universal scheme for the domination of one birth group by another-the scheme that prevails in the area of sex…Sexual dominion obtains…as perhaps the most pervasive ideology of out culture and provides its most fundamental concept of power.”

This author was an advocate ofa. Black Powerb. Women’s Liberation c. Student Powerd. Civil Rightse. Environmental

60. Kennedy’s belief that relieving poverty rather than military intervention was the most effective way to discourage Communist revolution is BEST illustrated by which if the following activities?a. Creating the Peace Corps b. Supporting the Bay of Pigs invasionc. Sending advisor to South Vietnamd. Encouraging a coalition government in Laose. His inaugural address in 1961

61. In United States, television was instrumental ina. Promoting and understanding between American and

Vietnamese.b. Bringing the brutality of the Vietnam war into people’s

living rooms. c. Revealing the contents of classified military

documents.d. Developing enthusiasm for the Vietnam War effort.e. Establishing most fads of the 1960s

62. By the 1970s, the MOST important barrier(s) to full female equality was/werea. Legal restrictionsb. Customs and traditions c. Affirmative action programsd. President Carters oppositions to the ERAe. Money and lack of women support

Questions 63 and 64 refer to the following excerpt from Dennis Banks speech at the American Indian Movement (AIM) second anniversary

“The government and churches have demoralized, dehumanized, massacred, robbed, raped, promised, made treaty after treaty, and lied to us….We must now destroy this political machine that man has built to prevent us from self-determination.”

--Dennis Banks

63. Which of the following was one of AIM’s goals as expressed by Dennis Banks?a. to join the governmentb. to make no changes to Native American lifestylesc. to make radical changes in order to gain self-

determinationd. to enter into a new treaty with the governmente. to establish strict economic restraints on Native

Americans

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64. How did Dennis Banks suggest that AIM achieve its goals?a. through peaceful demonstrationb. by destroying the political machine built by the

government and churchesc. by joining churchesd. by ignoring the probleme. through a strong letter writing campaign

Use the chart to answer question 65Year U.S. Deficit

(millions of dollars)1980 $ 73,8351982 127,9891984 185,3881986 221,245SOURCE: Statistical Abstract of the United States, 1995

65. The growing deficit during the 1980s was a result of the a. anti-inflationary policies of President Jimmy Carterb. supply-side economic policies of President Ronald

Reaganc. overseas military activities of President George H. W.

Bush d. limited popularity of President Bill Clintone. oil embargo from OPEC

66. Which of the following was a major goal of President Bill Clinton when he was elected in 1992?a. To solve the healthcare problems in the United States b. To limit the spending excesses of Congressc. To limit the power of the Republican majority in

Congressd. To end United States military involvement oversease. To establish American as a leading exporter of auto

67. The baby-boom generation will create a major problem in the future bya. placing an enormous strain on the Social Security

system.b. producing an even larger generation of children than

itself.c. creating a housing surplus.d. causing immigration restrictions to be imposed upon

many deserving people.e. Establishing a precedent of multiple births for future

generations

Use the graph to answer question 68

68. Which of the following caused the trend shown in the line graph?a. Policies of the New Frontierb. Demands of the Civil Rights movementc. The war in Vietnamd. The publication of Unsafe at Any Speede. Programs of the Great Society

69. Which of the following is a correct statement about the Supreme Court decision in Regents of the University of California v. Bakke?a. It extended the scope of the Brown v. Board of

Education decisionb. It required busing to achieve integration in public

schoolsc. It limited the power of the President to spend money on

educationd. It allowed for a flexible voting schedule for mid-term

electionse. It was the first limit on affirmative action programs

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70. Which of the following organizations was part of the New Left that worked with African American leaders to fight for civil rights and protested against the Vietnam War?a. Communist Partyb. Students for a Democratic Society c. League for Industrial Democracyd. Socialist Partye. American Indian Movement

71. Which of the following had the greatest impact on transportation in the 1850’s?a. canal buildingb. improvements in the steamboatc. the expansion of railroads d. the development of clipper ships e. changes in design of the overland wagon

72. Dorothea Dix is most closely associated with which area of social reform in the first half of the nineteenth century?a. Temperance movementb. Women’s rightsc. Settlement house movementd. Abolitionist causee. Prisons and asylums

73. The "Lowell System" refers to which of the followinga. employment of young women who were then

housed in dormitories b. chattel slavery.c. worker's cooperativesd. an early American labor union.e. a business organization with limited liability for its

owners

74. Which of the following statements about the Dred Scott decision is correct?a. It recognized the power of Congress to prohibit slavery

in the territories, but refused on technical grounds to free Scott.

b. It stated that Black people were not citizens of the United States.

c. It upheld the constitutionality of the Missouri Compromise.

d. It upheld the principle of popular sovereignty.e. It freed Scott, but not other slaves in circumstances

similar to Scott's.

75. The Compromise of 1850 did which of the following?a. Admitted Texas to the Union as a slave stateb. Admitted California to the Union under the principles

of popular sovereigntyc. Prohibited slavery in the District of Colombiad. Enacted a stringent fugitive slave law e. Adjusted the Texas-Mexico boundary

76. The ideas of Social Darwinism allowed men of wealth, like Carnegie and Rockefeller, toa. justify the economic inequality that favored them over

the nation's poor.b. argue for more government intervention in dealing with

social problems.c. create more humanitarian programs for their factory

laborers.d. become more humanitarian in their declining years.e. occasionally turbulent, but most grievances were dealt

with effectively through collective bargaining.

77. In his interpretations of the Constitution, Chief Justice John Marshall consistently stressed the importance of a. Individual rightsb. Balancing state and federal powerc. Establishing judicial reviewd. Strict constructione. A strong central government

78. Reconstruction after the Civil War ended with thea. Presidential election of 1876 b. Impeachment of Andrew Johnsonc. Passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th constitutional

amendmentsd. Rise of the Ku Klux Klane. Passage of the civil rights act of 1866

79. Preachers of the Great Awakening focused on the importance of all of the following excepta. The consequences of leading a sinful lifeb. The sovereignty and power of Godc. Repenting of one’s sins in order to be saved from

eternal damnationd. Looking to the Bible as the final source of authoritye. Economic independence

80. The chief purpose of mercantilist policies was toa. Help colonies to be self-sufficientb. Strengthen the economy and power of the parent

countryc. Defend the colonies from rival powersd. Maintain tight control over the tobacco industry e. Foster stable relations between the Crown and the

colonies

EXTRA CREDIT E1) What is the value of 3 ounce coin dated 24 B.C.? Nothing a coin would never have B.C. on it

E2) How many grooves does a 45 rpm phonograph record have' There is only one groove on a record

E3) I'm in a rock, not in a stone I'm in marrow, not in bone I'm in a bolster, not in a bed I'm not living I'm not dead. What am I? The letter R

E4) There is a thing that nothing is, and yet it has a name. It's sometimes tall and sometimes short, joins our talks and joins our sports, and plays at every game? What is it? A shadow