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From the Civil War toThe Cold WarMore SS CRCT Review

1. These are important periods in United States history. What is the correct order of these periods? 1. New Deal 2. Great Depression 3. Roaring Twenties

A. 3, 2, 1B. 2, 3, 1C. 2, 1, 3D. 1, 2, 3

1. These are important periods in United States history. What is the correct order of these periods? 1. New Deal 2. Great Depression 3. Roaring Twenties

A. 3, 2, 1B. 2, 3, 1C. 2, 1, 3D. 1, 2, 32. Harry Truman became president of the United States after Franklin Roosevelt died. Truman had to make a decision on how to end the war with Japan. He chose toA. wait until Japanese political and military leaders asked to surrender.B. use atomic bombs to force the Japanese to surrender.C. prepare for an invasion that would have cost many American lives.D. form a blockade to prevent Japan from getting aid. 2. Harry Truman became president of the United States after Franklin Roosevelt died. Truman had to make a decision on how to end the war with Japan. He chose toA. wait until Japanese political and military leaders asked to surrender.B. use atomic bombs to force the Japanese to surrender.C. prepare for an invasion that would have cost many American lives.D. form a blockade to prevent Japan from getting aid. 3. In the 1860s and 1870s, what was the MAIN reason many Asians immigrated to the United States?A. to get jobs in the vineyards of CaliforniaB. to get jobs on the Transcontinental RailroadC. to get jobs in the West Coast fishing industryD. to get jobs in the garment industry in New York

3. In the 1860s and 1870s, what was the MAIN reason many Asians immigrated to the United States? A. to get jobs in the vineyards of CaliforniaB. to get jobs on the Transcontinental Railroad C. to get jobs in the West Coast fishing industry D. to get jobs in the garment industry in New York

4. During the early 1900s, American industries were changing society. One of the most important industries was the steel industry because steel was used in the making of trains andA. wagons.B. barges.C. automobiles.D. airplanes.4. During the early 1900s, American industries were changing society. One of the most important industries was the steel industry because steel was used in the making of trains and A. wagons. B. barges.C. automobiles. D. airplanes.5. World War I was known as "the war to end all wars." Why?A. Countries joined together to ban war as a way to solve problems.B. So many died that most thought that no one would ever want to fight a war again.C. Alliances had been formed that enabled countries to ignore the next war.D. Treaties were written that gave all countries equal power.5. World War I was known as "the war to end all wars." Why?A. Countries joined together to ban war as a way to solve problems.B. So many died that most thought that no one would ever want to fight a war again.C. Alliances had been formed that enabled countries to ignore the next war.D. Treaties were written that gave all countries equal power.6. There were many factors that led to World War I, one of which was imperialism. How did imperialism help to cause World War I?A. It forced people to live in the cities.B. It caused countries to trade with other countries.C. It led to countries fighting over colonies.D. It prevented people from leaving their country.6. There were many factors that led to World War I, one of which was imperialism. How did imperialism help to cause World War I?A. It forced people to live in the cities.B. It caused countries to trade with other countries.C. It led to countries fighting over colonies.D. It prevented people from leaving their country.7. New technologies are often invented during war times. These new developments may help people after the war is over. One such development from World War II was the use ofA. telephones to communicate.B. railroads to transport goods.C. sulfa and penicillin in medicine.D. hot-air balloons for people to travel.7. New technologies are often invented during war times. These new developments may help people after the war is over. One such development from World War II was the use of A. telephones to communicate. B. railroads to transport goods.C. sulfa and penicillin in medicine. D. hot-air balloons for people to travel.

8. Use the list below to answer this question.

assassination of Archduke Ferdinand chemical warfare trench warfare Treaty of Versailles

All of these are associated with

A. the Civil War.B. the Spanish-American War.C. World War I.D. World War II.

8. Use the list below to answer this question.

assassination of Archduke Ferdinand chemical warfare trench warfare Treaty of Versailles

All of these are associated with

A. the Civil War. B. the Spanish-American War.C. World War I. D. World War II.

9. Many countries are trying to use hydroelectric power and solar energy to make electricity. These are better than using coal, iron, and natural gas becauseA. the power plants are not expensive to build.B. they do not pollute the air.C. the power plants are easy to build.D. they do not cost the customer anything

9. Many countries are trying to use hydroelectric power and solar energy to make electricity. These are better than using coal, iron, and natural gas because A. the power plants are not expensive to build.B. they do not pollute the air. C. the power plants are easy to build. D. they do not cost the customer anything10. The mayor of your town wants to build a road through a town park. You and your parents are against this plan.Which one of the following actions would NOT be an example of effective civic participation?A. Your parents decide not to vote in the next election.B. You could get your friends to makes signs for a protest.C. You and your parents could be in a protest against the road.D. Your parents could vote against the mayor in the next election.10. The mayor of your town wants to build a road through a town park. You and your parents are against this plan.Which one of the following actions would NOT be an example of effective civic participation?A. Your parents decide not to vote in the next election. B. You could get your friends to makes signs for a protest. C. You and your parents could be in a protest against the road. D. Your parents could vote against the mayor in the next election.11. People have different roles in our economic system--producer, provider, consumer, and investor. The person who buys stock in a company isA. an investor.B. a consumer.C. a provider.D. a producer.11. People have different roles in our economic system--producer, provider, consumer, and investor. The person who buys stock in a company is A. an investor. B. a consumer. C. a provider. D. a producer.12. Which of the following situations will MOST LIKELY make the price of an item go down?A. The price of the natural resources needed to make the item increases.B. The supply of the item is greater than the demand for it.C. The price of the labor needed to make the item increases.D. The demand for the item is greater than the supply of the item.

12. Which of the following situations will MOST LIKELY make the price of an item go down? A. The price of the natural resources needed to make the item increases.B. The supply of the item is greater than the demand for it. C. The price of the labor needed to make the item increases. D. The demand for the item is greater than the supply of the item.

13. One of the important parts of economics is interdependence. Which of the following is an example of interdependence?A. People make their own clothing.B. People often move to places that aren't as crowded.C. People need goods and services provided by other people.D. People grow their own food.13. One of the important parts of economics is interdependence. Which of the following is an example of interdependence?A. People make their own clothing.B. People often move to places that aren't as crowded.C. People need goods and services provided by other people.D. People grow their own food.

14. Many pioneers on the western plains made their houses out of sod. Sod is pieces of grass dug out of the ground with roots and dirt still attached. Making houses out of sod is an example ofA. supply and demand.B. using scarce resources.C. production and consumption.D. using available resources.

14. Many pioneers on the western plains made their houses out of sod. Sod is pieces of grass dug out of the ground with roots and dirt still attached. Making houses out of sod is an example ofA. supply and demand.B. using scarce resources.C. production and consumption.D. using available resources.15. During World War I, countries formed alliances with other countries. Which alliance included the countries of Germany and Austria-Hungary?A. the Allied PowersB. the NATO PowersC. the Central PowersD. the Coalition Powers15. During World War I, countries formed alliances with other countries. Which alliance included the countries of Germany and Austria-Hungary?A. the Allied PowersB. the NATO PowersC. the Central PowersD. the Coalition Powers16. In 1950, the United States and other countries from the United Nations became involved in the Korean War. What was the cause of this war? A. North Korea attacked South Korea to spread communism.B. South Korea wanted to drive out troops from Vietnam.C. North Korea attacked China to spread communism.D. South Korea attacked North Korea to spread democracy.16. In 1950, the United States and other countries from the United Nations became involved in the Korean War. What was the cause of this war?A. North Korea attacked South Korea to spread communism.B. South Korea wanted to drive out troops from Vietnam.C. North Korea attacked China to spread communism.D. South Korea attacked North Korea to spread democracy.17. How did World War II change the state of Georgia?A. Leaders chose a new capital city for the state.B. Georgia became more dependent on foreign goods.C. Many people in the state moved from cities to farms.D. Georgia became less agricultural and more industrial.17. How did World War II change the state of Georgia?A. Leaders chose a new capital city for the state.B. Georgia became more dependent on foreign goods.C. Many people in the state moved from cities to farms.D. Georgia became less agricultural and more industrial.18. In the 1950s and 1960s, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and others led nonviolent protests, like marches to gain civil rights for African Americans. How did protesting help African Americans gain their civil rights?A. Army soldiers protected civil rights protestors from violence.B. Civil rights protestors collected money to help fight discrimination.C. Protesters sought to bring people together to solve differences.D. Congress passed a law forbidding civil rights protestors to use violence.18. In the 1950s and 1960s, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and others led nonviolent protests, like marches to gain civil rights for African Americans. How did protesting help African Americans gain their civil rights?A. Army soldiers protected civil rights protestors from violence.B. Civil rights protestors collected money to help fight discrimination.C. Protesters sought to bring people together to solve differences.D. Congress passed a law forbidding civil rights protestors to use violence.

19. How did the 1929 stock market crash affect the United States economy in the 1930s?A. Unemployment reached its highest level in United States history.B. Stock prices were higher than investors could afford.C. Congress voted to reject New Deal policies.D. Agriculture replaced manufacturing as the primary industry.

19. How did the 1929 stock market crash affect the United States economy in the 1930s?A. Unemployment reached its highest level in United States history.B. Stock prices were higher than investors could afford.C. Congress voted to reject New Deal policies.D. Agriculture replaced manufacturing as the primary industry.20. Which of the following was developed during World War II and directly benefited the people of Georgia after the war?A. bombersB. C-ration mealsC. anti-aircraft weaponsD. chemicals to kill mosquitoes20. Which of the following was developed during World War II and directly benefited the people of Georgia after the war?A. bombersB. C-ration mealsC. anti-aircraft weaponsD. chemicals to kill mosquitoes21. The transcontinental railroad linked the East and the West. What was the MAIN reason farmers in the West used the transcontinental railroad?A. to buy cattle in the EastB. to take vacations in the EastC. to transport their crops to the EastD. to visit their families in the East21. The transcontinental railroad linked the East and the West. What was the MAIN reason farmers in the West used the transcontinental railroad?A. to buy cattle in the EastB. to take vacations in the EastC. to transport their crops to the EastD. to visit their families in the East22. How was the economy of the South different from that of the North before the Civil War?A. The South did not import or export many products.B. Most Southern industries grew at a faster rate.C. The South had developed a better system of railroads.D. Much of the Southern agriculture depended on slave labor.22. How was the economy of the South different from that of the North before the Civil War?A. The South did not import or export many products.B. Most Southern industries grew at a faster rate.C. The South had developed a better system of railroads.D. Much of the Southern agriculture depended on slave labor.23. Maps and globes have lines that provide the reader with important information. For example, one of the lines is the equator. It is a line running east to west that divides the world intoA. Eastern and Western Hemispheres.B. tropical and arctic regions.C. Northern and Southern Hemispheres.D. arid and wet regions.23. Maps and globes have lines that provide the reader with important information. For example, one of the lines is the equator. It is a line running east to west that divides the world intoA. Eastern and Western Hemispheres.B. tropical and arctic regions.C. Northern and Southern Hemispheres.D. arid and wet regions.

24. Maps and globes have lines that provide the reader with important information. For example, one of the lines is the Prime Meridian. It is a line running north to south that divides the world into

A. arid and wet regions.B. Northern and Southern Hemispheres.C. arctic and tropical regions.D. Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

24. Maps and globes have lines that provide the reader with important information. For example, one of the lines is the Prime Meridian. It is a line running north to south that divides the world into

A. arid and wet regions.B. Northern and Southern Hemispheres.C. arctic and tropical regions.D. Eastern and Western Hemispheres.25. There have been a number of amendments added to the Constitution of the United States that deal with voting. The 15th Amendment was passed in 1870 after the Civil War. Which group gained the right to vote?A. property ownersB. womenC. black menD. immigrants25. There have been a number of amendments added to the Constitution of the United States that deal with voting. The 15th Amendment was passed in 1870 after the Civil War. Which group gained the right to vote?A. property ownersB. womenC. black menD. immigrantsAmendments 13- 1513th (December 6, 1865) - This amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude.

14th (July 9, 1868) - Defined what it means to be a US citizen. It prohibits states from reducing the privileges of citizens and ensures each citizen the 'right to due process and the equal protection of the law'.

15th (February 3, 1870) - Gave all men the right to vote regardless of race or color or whether they had been slaves.

Amendments 16- 2116th (February 3, 1913) - Gave the federal government the power to collect income tax.

17th (April 8, 1913) - Established that senators would be directly elected.

18th (January 16, 1919) - Prohibition of alcohol making alcoholic drinks illegal. (It would later be repealed by the Twenty-first Amendment)

19th (August 18, 1920) - The 19th amendment gave women the right to vote. It's also called women's suffrage.

20th (January 23, 1933) - Gave details on the terms of office for Congress and the President.

21st (December 5, 1933) - This amendment repealed the Eighteenth Amendment.