US History Practice Questions

The passage of the immigration acts of 1921 and 1924 indicated that the United States wished to

encourage cultural diversity

reduce the number of immigrants

play a larger role in international affairs

continue the immigration policies followed during most of the 19th century

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A major goal of the government in creating the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was to

increase the government’s tax revenue

provide jobs for the unemployed

restore the public's faith in financial institutions

stimulate economic growth

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Franklin D. Roosevelt is associated with which of the following quotes?

i. "I pledge to you, I pledge myself, to a new deal for the American people.

ii. "The country is in the midst of an era of prosperity more extensive and of peace more permanent than it had ever before experienced."

iii." The only thing we have to fear is, fear itself."

i only

i and ii only

i and iii only

ii and iii only

i, ii, and iii

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What organization was formed near the end of WWII in an attempt to prevent future global wars?

League of Nations

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)

United Nations

Warsaw Pact

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One of the major causes of the Great Depression was the

overproduction of goods during the 1920's

increase in the federal taxes consumers were forced to pay

increased power of labor unions during the 1920's

large number of public works projects begun by President Hoover.

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The main reason the United States developed the Open Door Policy was to

allow the United States to expand its trade with China

demonstrate the positive features of democracy to Chinese leaders.

aide the Chinese Nationalists in their struggle with the Chinese Communists.

encourage Chinese workers to come to the United States.

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Which of the following is an INCORRECT statement concerning the Tariff Act of 1930?

The Tariff Act of 1930 is probably refereed to as the Hawley-Smooth Act

The Tariff Act of 1930 produced retaliatory tariffs in other countries.

The Tariff Act of 1930 was a cause leading to the Great Depression

The Tariff Act of 1930 resulted in lowering the tariffs on imports.

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During the presidential campaign of 1932, Franklin Roosevelt inspired voters by promising

tax cuts.

a quick return to prosperity.

a continuation of Prohibition.

a New Deal for the American People.

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Which is the common argument against raising tariffs on imported goods?

Foreign trading partners may retaliate and reduce their purchases of American-made goods.

Foreign products are almost always more expensive than goods made in the United States.

Levying taxes on imported goods may be unconstitutional.

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The main objective of President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points was to

establish a military alliance with European nations.

punish Germany for causing WWI

provide for a just and lasting peace

encourage open immigration in industrial nations.

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What did Theodore Roosevelt mean by the statement, "Speak softly and carry a big stick?"

Don't reveal your secrets

Be prepared to get your way by force

Be prepared to compromise

Treat foreign governments form a position of weakness.

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The most urgent task facing President Roosevelt in 1933 was

tariff reform

relief for the unemployed.

keeping the nation out of war.

protecting the nation's territorial possessions.

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The Senate failed to ratify the Treaty of Versailles because it

wanted more money

wanted more territory

opposed the League of Nations

opposed the formation of the U.S.S.R.

Correct! Wrong!

The President who is credited with the Panama Canal project was

William Howard Taft

Theodore Roosevelt

William McKinley

Woodrow Wilson

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An immediate effect of the Lend-Lease program was that

Western Europe recovered from the damage caused by WWI.

the Soviet Union formed the Warsaw Pact.

Japan declared war against the United States.

the United States provided critical aid to Great Britain and the Soviet Union.

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The League of Nations

is quickly approved by the Senate

would be controlled by the United States Congress

was strong due to the power of the French and British militaries

was objected to by Americans because United States foreign policy decisions would be made by an international organization.

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On December 7, 1941 the Japanese launched a surprise attack on the U.S. Naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. What strategic advantage did the Japanese hope to gain by launching the attack?

They hoped to control the overland trade routes to China.

They hoped to boost the morale of U.S. troops in the Pacific.

They hoped to eliminate the population of U.S. citizens in Hawaii.

They hoped to eliminate the U.S. Navy as a threat to Japan in the Pacific.

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What was the goal of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933?

To end a system of farm subsidies.

To provide hydroelectric power.

To increase agricultural production.

To lower production and raise farm prices.

Correct! Wrong!

The League of Nations was formed as a part of the

Central Powers

Armistice

Allied Powers

Versailles Treaty

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The United States used all of the following to help win WWII EXCEPT

reliance on an all volunteer army.

rationing of essential products.

using bonds and income taxes to finance the war.

retooling of businesses from peace time to war time production.

Correct! Wrong!

One reason for the Stock Market Crash of 1929 was that

many people bought stocks on margin.

there was not much demand for livestock in 1929.

strict government regulations kept many people from buying stocks.

American manufactures were forced to lower prices because of foreign competition.

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following was NOT a type of New Deal program?

Relief

Recovery

Redesign

Reform

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What precedent was established by the Nuremberg war crimes trials?

National leaders can be held responsible for crimes against humanity.

Only individual who commit murder during a war can be guilty of a crime.

Defeated nations cannot be forced to pay reparations.

Defeated nations can be occupied by the victors.

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The United States wanted to build the panama Canal in order to

gain control of Panama

strengthen the economy of Panama

make money by charging of rates use

link the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

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Japanese-American were interned during WWII because

of numerous acts of sabotage committed by Japanese-Americans.

of strong anti-Japanese prejudice on the West Coast.

Japanese-American refused to serve in the military.

Japanese-Americans were not citizens and were loyal to Japan.

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the United States' entry into WWI?

To make the world safe for democracy

To protect American lives and shipping

To gain territory

To uphold international law.

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What practice in farming and industry weakened the economy in the 1920's

Unionization

Overproduction

Underproduction

Institutional investing

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Which was NOT true of Japanese American during WWII?

They were interned in camps.

They were the target of racial prejudice.

They served in the American Armed Forces.

They were given important positions in the federal government.

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The Open Door Policy stated that all nations should

stop trading with China

own their own ports in China

have equal trading rights with China.

start exchange programs with China.

Correct! Wrong!

Naval and air battles at Midway and the Coral Sea showed that the United States

had to rebuilt its fleet.

would soon start fighting in China.

was capable of halting Japan's advance in the Pacific.

would have to yield to the might of the Japanese navy.

Correct! Wrong!

US History Practice Questions

The passage of the immigration acts of 1921 and 1924 indicated that the United States wished to

A major goal of the government in creating the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was to

What organization was formed near the end of WWII in an attempt to prevent future global wars?

One of the major causes of the Great Depression was the

The main reason the United States developed the Open Door Policy was to

Which of the following is an INCORRECT statement concerning the Tariff Act of 1930?

During the presidential campaign of 1932, Franklin Roosevelt inspired voters by promising

Which is the common argument against raising tariffs on imported goods?

The main objective of President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points was to

What did Theodore Roosevelt mean by the statement, "Speak softly and carry a big stick?"

The most urgent task facing President Roosevelt in 1933 was

The Senate failed to ratify the Treaty of Versailles because it

The President who is credited with the Panama Canal project was

An immediate effect of the Lend-Lease program was that

The League of Nations

On December 7, 1941 the Japanese launched a surprise attack on the U.S. Naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. What strategic advantage did the Japanese hope to gain by launching the attack?

What was the goal of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933?

The League of Nations was formed as a part of the

The United States used all of the following to help win WWII EXCEPT

One reason for the Stock Market Crash of 1929 was that

Which of the following was NOT a type of New Deal program?

What precedent was established by the Nuremberg war crimes trials?

The United States wanted to build the panama Canal in order to

Japanese-American were interned during WWII because

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the United States' entry into WWI?

What practice in farming and industry weakened the economy in the 1920's

Which was NOT true of Japanese American during WWII?

The Open Door Policy stated that all nations should

Naval and air battles at Midway and the Coral Sea showed that the United States

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