US History STAAR Review

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Which event prompted the United States to enter World War II?

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The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

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Which benefit resulted from the introduction of the BESSEMER STEEL PROCESS?

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Stronger and cheaper material for railroads and bridges.

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What was a major influence on the popularity of the flapper during the 1920s?

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A shift away from the traditional roles of women.

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During the Cold War, the House of Un-American Activities Committee investigated suspected members of the -

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Communist Party.

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During the Cold War, President Eisenhower and the US were concerned about -

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The spread of communism in Asia.

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What was the main purpose of this World War II poster?

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To encourage citizens to volunteer to help support the war.

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What was the primary goal of the 2009 AFFORDABLE CARE ACT?

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To expand access to health insurance.

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Which issue contributed most to the need for this permanent sanitation group? Options: Increased urban population, The passage of labor laws, Decreased regulation of urban rail systems, The establishment of immigration quotas.

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Increased urban population.

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

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

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Which of the following resulted in the loss of trust in the federal government? President Richard Nixon's involvement in Watergate. The proposed ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. President Jimmy Carter's negotiation of the Camp David Accords. The introduction of the Marshall Plan as official foreign policy.

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President Richard Nixon's involvement in Watergate.