Blitz

Front

Why did the United States intervene in Korea during the mid-twentieth century?

Back

The United States led the international community in response to an act of aggression.

Answer explanation

North Korea invaded, South Korea called the United Nations & requested aid.

US led UN troops in Korea.

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What was one significant impact of the opening of the Panama Canal?

Back

It increased trade by reducing travel times between the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans.

Answer explanation

Canal = man-made waterway

Panama Canal cut through Latin America so ships didn't have to go around South America

Front

What does the motto shown on this seal mean? Options: “Liberty, Fraternity, Equality”, “Justice for All”, “America First”, “Out of Many, One”

Back

“Out of Many, One”

Answer explanation

The motto "Out of Many, One" reflects the unity of diverse states and peoples in the United States, emphasizing that despite differences, they come together as one nation. This aligns with the ideals of American identity.

Front

Why did the United States fight in the Persian Gulf War?

Back

Iraq invaded and occupied Kuwait

Answer explanation

Persian Gulf War began in 1991, US responded to Iraqi invasion

Front

How did the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad contribute to the settlement of the West?

Back

By providing people with access to essential goods

Answer explanation

1869: Transcontinental Railroad cuts across the wilderness to connect East & West Coast

Allowed for faster shipping & trade

Front

Which factor best explains the population change in California, Texas, and Florida during this time period?

Back

An increase in the number of economic opportunities

Answer explanation

What motivates people to move to specific areas? ALWAYS JOBS

Front

What was one way the U.S. government responded to this combination of events?

Back

Passed immigration restrictions

Answer explanation

From excerpt:

Europeans seek jobs in US

Nativism (prejudice against immigrants) resurges

Front

Which statement best explains one effect of the New Deal? Options: The federal government took control of public education and universities. Corporations had to obtain permission from state governments before hiring workers. Labor unions had to provide justification to state governments before conducting strikes. People relied more on the federal government for assistance.

Back

People relied more on the federal government for assistance.

Answer explanation

New Deal = FDR's Great Depression programs to put Americans back to work

Created gov agencies to provide ppl with food, jobs, & government assistance

Front

Which example best defines a historical era? A collection of art by a world-renowned artist, A period of time characterized by certain political, social, or economic events, A genre of music specific to a region of a country, A piece of landmark legislation passed during a congressional session

Back

A period of time characterized by certain political, social, or economic events

Answer explanation

A historical era is best defined as a period of time marked by specific political, social, or economic events, distinguishing it from other times. The other options focus on art, music, or legislation, which do not encapsulate an entire era.

Front

Which Soviet action led to the threat illustrated on this map?

Back

The placement of nuclear weapons installations in Cuba

Answer explanation

CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS

Soviet action = building nuclear weapon launch sites in Cuba

US response = blockade of Cuba to prevent delivery of missiles