Why is Sandra Day O’Connor a significant figure in U.S. history?

She helped create opportunities for women in law by being the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court.

Which statement describes a purpose of the naturalization test?

To determine whether the applicant has a basic knowledge of American history

Which statement describes U.S. economic trends immediately after World War I ended in 1918?

The economy entered a period of instability.

Why did President Franklin Roosevelt’s administration consider Italy an adversary during World War II?

Italy was initially part of the Axis powers fighting against the United States.

How did the decision to use federal tax revenue to create art such as this have a lasting impact on the United States?

It set an example of the federal government providing direct economic assistance to citizens.

How have innovations in communications influenced the U.S. economy?

Information technology has become interconnected across industries.

How did Beat Generation writers affect U.S. society in the 1950s and 1960s?

They influenced people to reexamine traditional beliefs and values.

Based on this cartoon and your knowledge of U.S. history, which concern led to the rise of nativism in the United States during this time period?

A fear that immigrants were seeking to harm American society

Which outcome was a direct result of the passage of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944? Options: A growth in the use of public transportation methods, An end to discriminatory college and university admissions policies, An increase in the total homeownership rate, A slowdown in agriculture and business activity overall

An increase in the total homeownership rate

How were voters affected by the establishment of recall elections during the Progressive Era?

Voters were empowered to remove government leaders from state offices.

Why did the federal government establish boarding schools for American Indians?

To force American Indians to assimilate into white society

Based on the excerpt from the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, how did the application of this amendment support the Civil Rights Movement?

Its inconsistent enforcement led to the passage of additional laws to protect the liberties of citizens.

Based on the photograph and your knowledge of U.S. history, how did technological innovations affect the workplace during this period?

Machines simplified worker roles.

This newspaper headline was published in 1937 during President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s administration. Based on the headline and your knowledge of U.S. history, which question BEST summarizes the debate over Roosevelt’s plan for the Supreme Court? Options: How much power should the executive branch exercise over the judicial branch?, Should the legislative branch be allowed to reduce the authority of the executive branch?, How can the legislative branch limit the role of the judicial branch to serve the country’s interests?, Should the legislative and judicial branches work to counter the power of the executive branch?

How much power should the executive branch exercise over the judicial branch?

Which contribution did General John J. Pershing make to World War I?

He led troops in a major attack that was a turning point for the Allies.

Which outcome resulted from the event commemorated on this stamp?

Funding for weapons programs increased.

How did the federal government respond to the trend shown in the diagram?

By establishing the Environmental Protection Agency to protect air and water

Which statement describes the role of laissez-faire practices involving businesses during the Industrial Revolution?

The U.S. government did not regulate how private businesses operated.

Why did President Richard Nixon appeal to the “silent majority” in 1969?

To gain American support for gradually withdrawing troops from Vietnam

Why did civil liberties advocates believe that security measures taken using the Patriot Act, passed after the September 11th attacks, violated the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

Because the law gave the federal government the power to monitor citizen communications.

Based on these images and your knowledge of U.S. history, how did the arrests of Mildred Jeter and Richard Loving in 1958 affect the rights of U.S. citizens?

They led to a Supreme Court ruling legalizing interracial marriage in all states.

Which statements complete the diagram associated with World War I? Select TWO correct answers: Russia withdraws from the war, German submarines attack neutral ships, Congress votes to send military aid to Germany, Woodrow Wilson issues the Fourteen Points, Archduke Francis Ferdinand is assassinated.

Archduke Francis Ferdinand is assassinated.

Which statement describes a significant contribution of Eleanor Roosevelt?

As First Lady, she encouraged a greater role for women in the federal government.

How did the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) affect the U.S. economy?

It reduced tariffs and made it easier for the United States to trade with Mexico and Canada.

Which statement describes an effect of the Chinese Exclusion Act, 1882? Options: Merchants in China organized a boycott of U.S. goods., Citizens of the United States objected to Chinese discrimination and pressured the president to veto the law., Pressure from U.S. allies and trade partners made it illegal to limit immigration from China., Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad was delayed because of the impact on Chinese workers already in the United States.

Merchants in China organized a boycott of U.S. goods.

Based on the graph and your knowledge of U.S. history, which factor contributed to the overall trend shown in the graph?

Lower production costs in foreign countries when compared with the United States

Based on the photograph, which outcome resulted from African Americans moving north during the Great Migration?

They experienced discrimination in the workplace.

Which evidence from the photograph supports the answer to Part A? Options: The style of clothing worn by the man, The complaint cited against Bowman Dairy, The mention of Uncle Sam, The date the event occurred

The complaint cited against Bowman Dairy

How did the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad affect the United States in the late 1800s?

It encouraged people to establish settlements beyond the western frontier.

How were the actions in the time line made possible?

Through the ratification of amendments to the U.S. Constitution

Which statement characterizes the Progressive Era?

Widespread societal problems led to an interest in reform efforts.

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Why did federal leaders have a renewed interest in the phrase “In God We Trust”?

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They wanted to contrast the country with the atheism of the Soviet Union.

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912.1.1.C

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How does this structure affect the standard of living in the western United States?

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It supplies the region with water and electric power.

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Which situation resulted in innovations such as computer chips and GPS? A shortage of technological advances in other areas of the world, Increased efforts by companies to improve manufacturing techniques, A rise in competition among technology companies in a free-enterprise system, Decreased use of social-media platforms to gain information

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A rise in competition among technology companies in a free-enterprise system

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Based on the time line and your knowledge of U.S. history, which statement describes the impact of the Civil Rights Movement on U.S. society?

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It increased the political participation of minorities.

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912.1.9.I

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Which category from the table BEST points to one initial cause of the Great Depression? Options: Unemployment Rate, Dow Jones Industrial Average Index, Federal Budget Surplus/Deficit, Total U.S. Exports

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Dow Jones Industrial Average Index

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In which way does the table provide evidence to support the answer to Part A?

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By showing how the stock market crashed before the onset of other financial problems

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Why was this language included in the document?

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To explain the purpose of government

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