US History Final Exam Preparation

Which of the following is one of the three most important ideas in the Declaration of Independence?

• Freedom of speech

• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of religion

What was the main purpose of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?

• To grant citizenship to Chinese immigrants

• To encourage Chinese immigration

• To restrict Chinese immigration to the United States

• To provide land to Chinese immigrants

Who was Alice Paul?

• A famous scientist

• A leader in the women's rights movement

• A U.S. president

• A labor union organizer

What was a hunger strike, as used by women protesting for voting rights?

• Refusing to work until demands are met

• Refusing to eat to draw attention to their cause

• Marching in the streets

• Writing letters to politicians

What was the main consequence of the attack on Pearl Harbor for Japanese Americans?

• They were given new rights

• They were sent to internment camps

• They were allowed to join the military

• They were sent back to Japan

What is the definition of imperialism?

• The belief in equal rights for all

• The policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force

• The right to vote

• The separation of church and state

Why was Executive Order 9066 created during World War II?

• To end the war

• To provide jobs for Americans

• To authorize the internment of Japanese Americans

• To allow women to vote

How did the Philippines generally feel about U.S. control during the period of U.S. imperialism?

• They welcomed it enthusiastically

• They were indifferent

• Many resented and resisted U.S. control

• They immediately became a U.S. state

What is the main purpose of labor unions?

• To improve working conditions and protect workers' rights

• To increase company profits

• To create new laws for businesses

• To reduce the number of workers

Which law is mentioned as important for labor reform?

• The Fair Labor Standards Act

• The Civil Rights Act

• The Affordable Care Act

• The Voting Rights Act