The demographic structure of the United States changed in the late nineteenth century with the arrival of —

immigrants from southern and eastern Europe seeking industrial jobs

political refugees coming to the United States from the former Spanish colonies

migrants from Mexico seeking agricultural jobs during a worldwide depression

German immigrants fleeing Europe prior to the outbreak of the First World War

Which factor has MOST contributed to the improvement of cell phone technology?

Competition between cell phone companies to gain new customers

Government tariffs to reduce sales of imported cell phones

Sales taxes on cell phone equipment to generate revenue

Long-term contracts from cell phone service providers to reward customer loyalty

Average Monthly Number of U.S. Soldiers in Afghanistan, 2002–2008 Which option contributed to the trend shown on this graph?

A military response to a terrorist attack

A desire to stop the spread of communism

The development of weapons of mass destruction

The resurgence of ethnic cleansing policies

Which action did the Allied powers take in response to what was described in this letter?

Charged Nazi officials with war crimes in the Nuremberg trials

Imposed economic sanctions on Germany

Began a bombing campaign to destroy key military bases

Permitted Nazi officials to leave the country

What was one result of the activism shown in these photographs?

It brought national attention to problems associated with voting.

It reduced the ability of the courts to decide the constitutionality of suffrage.

It prompted lawmakers to reinstate poll taxes for voting.

It reduced the influence of special interest groups devoted to expanding suffrage.

Why did the Spanish-American War move the United States into the position of a world power?

The United States acquired Spanish territories in the Caribbean and the Pacific.

The United States proved its nuclear capabilities against Spain in Southeast Asia.

The United States stopped the spread of communism in Spain.

The United States ended Spanish trade in the Eastern Hemisphere.

What is a PRIMARY reason why Hurricane Katrina caused major destruction to New Orleans in 2005?

Levees surrounding the city collapsed under pressure from floodwaters.

Crude oil from offshore drilling platforms sparked fires across the city.

Citywide pavement prevented floodwaters from soaking into the ground.

Mass evacuations left the city without enough volunteers to build a seawall.

How has this religious pluralism influenced the national identity of the United States?

Many Americans are tolerant of various religious beliefs.

The government establishes religious schools for immigrants.

Most Americans live in isolated religious communities.

The government limits the number of religious community centers.

This poster was published by the Social Security Board in 1935. How did the new program described in the poster affect the role of the federal government?

It provided the federal government with a role in administering a retirement fund for workers.

It limited the federal government’s power to enforce minimum wage requirements.

It provided the federal government with a role in managing workers’ bank accounts.

It limited the federal government’s power to assist workers in manufacturing plants.

What is the purpose of the Securities and Exchange Commission?

To maintain fair markets and increase investor confidence in financial institutions

To encourage business practices that promote minority employment

To encourage business policies that protect the environment

To ensure worker safety and protect the public from hazardous products

This photograph shows an example of —

U.S. citizens contributing to the war effort

the effects of trade sanctions on enemy nations

U.S. citizens attempting to follow new dietary guidelines

the effects of allowing farmland to go unused while farmers were at war

This diagram shows working conditions during the Second Industrial Revolution. During the early twentieth century, which action was taken to address the issues shown in this diagram?

Labor reformers secured better working conditions through legislation.

Businesses hired fewer immigrants as laborers.

Corporations sought greater federal industrial regulations.

Businesses created monopolies to increase competition among industries.

Which action by the federal government was one cause of the Great Depression?

Refusing to regulate the stock market

Failing to decrease the reserve requirement

Abolishing the use of the gold standard

Eliminating tariffs on foreign trade

What was one effect of this type of advertising during World War II?

The number of women in nontraditional roles increased.

Women’s colleges closed as wartime employment opportunities grew.

Women’s organizations secured passage of the GI Bill for returning veterans.

Congress passed laws guaranteeing equal pay for equal work for women.

How did President Dwight D. Eisenhower respond to “considerable resistance” in Arkansas?

By sending soldiers to Arkansas to enforce desegregation

By closing schools in Arkansas until desegregation was achieved

By declaring school segregation to be a decision for the state of Arkansas to make

By firing public school teachers in Arkansas who supported segregation

What was one effect of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) on the United States?

Increased access to foreign markets for U.S. businesses

Decreased employment opportunities for minorities and women

Increased availability of foreign laborers in the United States

Decreased funding for the establishment of national parks

Which event led to the action shown in this illustration?

The ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment

The revival of nativist policies

The Supreme Court ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson

Which government action directly contributed to these changes?

Passage of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944

Passage of the Federal Reserve Act

Passage of the National Security Act of 1947

Passage of the Central Intelligence Agency Act

Which military need contributed to development of the technology described in this excerpt?

Faster, more accurate responses during combat

Stronger, more dependable weapons for soldiers

Lighter, more fuel-efficient cargo planes

Larger, more powerful nuclear submarines

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Women get the right to vote

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Repeal 18th Amendment prohibition

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Income tax becomes the law of the land

Establishes presidential succession

Women get the right to vote

Repeal 18th Amendment prohibition

A person can not be denied the right to vote based upon their race or color.

A resident of one state can not sue another state for money

Prohibition - Cannot consume alcohol

Inauguration date is moved from March 4th to January 20th, shortening the Lame Duck period of an incoming president

Senators are hereby to be elected directly by the people

18 year old citizens now have the right to vote

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