As secretary of commerce, Herbert Hoover considered himself

As secretary of commerce, Herbert Hoover considered himself A. a champion of business cooperation B. a believer in passive government C. a paragon...

Throughout the 1920s, the federal government

Throughout the 1920s, the federal government A. isolated itself from the business community B. supported the rights of workers to organize in unions C....

Warren Harding and Calvin Coolidge were similar in

Warren Harding and Calvin Coolidge were similar in  A. their passive approach to presidency B. ethics C. their personalities D. both their personalities...

As president, Warren G. Harding

As president, Warren G. Harding A. never abandoned the party hacks who had brought him to success B. sought a revival of progressive reform C. proposed...

All of the following statements regarding Al Smith are true EXCEPT

All of the following statements regarding Al Smith are true EXCEPT A. he was a progressive Democratic governor B. he was supported by Tammany Hall C....

As a result of the Scopes Trial of 1925,

As a result of the Scopes Trial of 1925, A. John Scopes was found innocent B. fundamentalists reduced their participation in political activism C....

During the 1920s, the Ku Klux Klan

During the 1920s, the Ku Klux Klan A. was largely centered in the South B. was focused on intimidating African Americans C. opposing the existing...

During the 1920s, the greatest sustained support for the 18th Amendment came from

During the 1920s, the greatest sustained support for the 18th Amendment came from A. middle-class progressives B. rural Protestants C. urban workers D....

In the 1920s, the "noble experiment" referred to

In the 1920s, the "noble experiment" referred to A. the equal rights amendment for women B. laws to restrict child labor C. political isolationism D....

In the 1925 novel, The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald

In the 1925 novel, The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald A. glorified wealthy Americans as examples of the "success ethic" B. ridiculed the hypocritical...

The Sheppard-Tower Act of 1921

The Sheppard-Tower Act of 1921 A. promoted the establishment of daycare centers for the children of working women B. provided federal funds for child...

In the 1920s, the "flapper" lifestyle

In the 1920s, the "flapper" lifestyle A. had a particular impact on lower middle-class and single women B. was largely reserved for upper-class women C....

In the 1920s, a growing interest in birth control among middle-class women resulted from

In the 1920s, a growing interest in birth control among middle-class women resulted from A. the desire to delay childbirth to pursue a career outside...

In the 1920, the first commercial radio station to broadcast in the U.S. was in

In the 1920, the first commercial radio station to broadcast in the U.S. was in A. Cleveland B. New York City C. Philidelphia D. Pittsburgh E. Chicago...

In the 1920s, the idea of agricultural "party" was

In the 1920s, the idea of agricultural "party" was A. to match crop production with demand B. to ensure farmers would at least financially break...

During the 1920s, all of the following immigrant groups were increasing their presence in the labor force in the West and Southwest EXCEPT the

During the 1920s, all of the following immigrant groups were increasing their presence in the labor force in the West and Southwest EXCEPT the  A....

In the workplace, the "open shop" meant

In the workplace, the "open shop" meant  A. no worker was required to join a union B. skilled workers were required to join a craft union C....

During the 1920s, when $1,800 was considered the minimum annual income for a decent standard of living, the average annual income of a worker was approximately,

During the 1920s, when $1,800 was considered the minimum annual income for a decent standard of living, the average annual income of a worker was approximately, A....

In the 1920s, "welfare capitalism"

In the 1920s, "welfare capitalism" A. encouraged employees to form single-industry labor unions B. was a paternalistic approach used by corporate...

During the 1920s, a great worry for industrialists was the fear of

During the 1920s, a great worry for industrialists was the fear of  A. the overproduction of goods B. a shortage in the number of skilled workers C....

During the 1920s, Thomas Hunt Morgan was one of the American pioneers in

During the 1920s, Thomas Hunt Morgan was one of the American pioneers in A. analog computers B. genetic research C. automation D. robotics E. relativistic...

During the 1920s, airplanes

During the 1920s, airplanes  A. experienced a great increase in commercial travel B. had no practical use C. were used almost exclusively for...

Throughout the 1920s, the performance of the U.S. economyThroughout the 1920s, the performance of the U.S. economy

Throughout the 1920s, the performance of the U.S. economy A. saw ten straight years of continuous growth B. struggled with a persistent high rate...

In 1974, Richard Nixon left the presidency after he

In 1974, Richard Nixon left the presidency after he A. was impeached. B. resigned. C. was convicted of obstructing justice. D. was arrested. E. lost...

In 1973, Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned his office because of

In 1973, Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned his office because of A. his involvement in the Watergate break-in. B. his involvement in the Watergate...

The key evidence in the determination of President Richard Nixon's guilt or innocence in the Watergate scandal were

The key evidence in the determination of President Richard Nixon's guilt or innocence in the Watergate scandal  were A. audio tape recordings...

In 1973, allegations of misconduct by Richard Nixon were made by presidential advisor

In 1973, allegations of misconduct by Richard Nixon were made by presidential advisor A. John Dean. B. John Mitchell. C. H. R. Haldeman. D. Spiro...

In 1972, the Watergate scandal began with a break-in at the

In 1972, the Watergate scandal began with a break-in at the A. Washington Post newspaper building. B. headquarters of the George McGovern campaign. C....

In 1971, President Richard Nixon responded to mounting economic problems by

In 1971, President Richard Nixon responded to mounting economic problems by A. lowering interest rates to spur consumption. B. lowering corporate...

In the 1972 presidential election,

In the 1972 presidential election, A. Richard Nixon carried every state but one. B. George McGovern only carried his home state and the District...

The Supreme Court case Bakke v. Board of Regents of California (1978)

The Supreme Court case Bakke v. Board of Regents of California (1978) A. limited the ability of defendants to appeal state convictions. B. stopped...

The Supreme Court ruling in the case of Furman v. Georgia (1972)

The Supreme Court ruling in the case of Furman v. Georgia (1972) A. overturned existing capital punishment statutes. B. was upheld in the case of...

In 1969, President Richard Nixon's appointments to the Supreme Court

In 1969, President Richard Nixon's appointments to the Supreme Court A. were twice rejected by the Senate. B. included the first nomination of a female...

The Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)

The Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) A. limited the appeals process for state convictions. B. established new guidelines for capital...

President Richard Nixon's proposed Family Assistance Plan included

President Richard Nixon's proposed Family Assistance Plan included A. a maximum six-year participation in the federal welfare system. B. federal...

The Yom Kippur War of 1973

The Yom Kippur War of 1973 A. saw the United States play no direct role in the outcome. B. saw an American ally face a surprise attack. C. saw the...

In practice, the Nixon Doctrine led the United States to increase its support of

In practice, the Nixon Doctrine led the United States to increase its support of A. development in the Third World. B. authoritarian regimes. C. the...

In the 1970s, the Nixon administration believed the world's most volatile region to be

In the 1970s, the Nixon administration believed the world's most volatile region to be A. the Middle East. B. eastern Europe. C. the so-called Third...

In 1972, President Richard Nixon's visit to China

In 1972, President Richard Nixon's visit to China A. was designed to bring the United States closer to Chiang Kai-shek. B. was opposed by Secretary...

As a result of the Vietnam War,

As a result of the Vietnam War, A. Vietnam became one of the world's poorest nations. B. more than 1.2 million Vietnamese soldiers died. C. the United...

In 1972, the United States' "Christmas bombing" of North Vietnam

In 1972, the United States' "Christmas bombing" of North Vietnam A. saw the United States suffer, by far, its greatest loss of bombers in the war. B....

After the 1972 election, President Richard Nixon, to prompt a peace settlement with North Vietnam,

After the 1972 election, President Richard Nixon, to prompt a peace settlement with North Vietnam, A. allowed the opening of North Vietnamese harbors. B....

The killing of South Vietnamese civilians by American soldiers in the village of My Lai

The killing of South Vietnamese civilians by American soldiers in the village of My Lai A. was not learned about until years after the war had ended. B....

In April 1970, the antiwar movement was recharged by

In April 1970, the antiwar movement was recharged by A. the invasion by the United States of Cambodia. B. shooting deaths of students at Kent State. C....

The intent of President Richard Nixon's "Vietnamization" policy was to

The intent of President Richard Nixon's "Vietnamization" policy was to A. expand the war effort to all parts of Vietnam. B. have the South Vietnamese...

The Environmental Protection Agency was created

The Environmental Protection Agency was created A. in 1963 by John F. Kennedy. B. in 1966 by Lyndon Johnson. C. in 1970 by Richard Nixon. D. in 1974...

Rachel Carson's 1962 book, Silent Spring helped launch the modern environmental movement by focusing on the problems concerning

Rachel Carson's 1962 book, Silent Spring helped launch the modern environmental movement by focusing on the problems concerning A. nuclear energy. B....

The Supreme Court decision of Roe v. Wade (1973)

The Supreme Court decision of Roe v. Wade (1973) A. made abortion legal for the first time in the history of the United States. B. enabled women to...

Sandra Day O'Connor, the first female Supreme Court justice, was named to the court by

Sandra Day O'Connor, the first female Supreme Court justice, was named to the court by A. Jimmy Carter. B. Ronald Reagan. C. George Bush. D. Bill...

The Civil Rights Act of 1964

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 A. gave women equal pay for equal work. B. led to the creation of the National Organization of Women. C. resulted in...

Betty Friedan's 1963 book, The Feminine Mystique,

Betty Friedan's 1963 book, The Feminine Mystique, A. described why women had found success and satisfaction in postwar America. B. detailed the many...

The 1969 "Stonewall Riot" is to be associated with the civil rights movement for

The 1969 "Stonewall Riot" is to be associated with the civil rights movement for A. women. B. homosexuals. C. African Americans. D. Hispanic Americans. E....

Between 1960 and 1970, the Latino population of the United States

Between 1960 and 1970, the Latino population of the United States A. rose twenty-five percent. B. rose fifty percent. C. doubled. D. tripled. E. sextupled....

Founded in 1968, the American Indian Movement (AIM)

Founded in 1968, the American Indian Movement (AIM) A. drew all of its support from tribal reservations. B. disbanded after the passage of the Indian...

The 1961 Declaration of Indian Purpose called for

The 1961 Declaration of Indian Purpose called for A. a reassessment of current assimilation practices. B. "affirmative action" for Native Americans. C....

In the 1950s, the federal "termination" policy as applied to American Indians sought to

In the 1950s, the federal "termination" policy as applied to American Indians sought to A. end their cultural distinctiveness. B. keep American Indians...

In the 1960s, the area of popular culture most strongly embraced by the counterculture was in

In the 1960s, the area of popular culture most strongly embraced by the counterculture was in A. television. B. music. C. movies. D. literature. E....

Throughout the late 1960s,

Throughout the late 1960s, A. deferments for the military draft increased. B. opposition in the United States to the Vietnam War intensified. C. less...

In 1964, a dispute broke out at the University of California at Berkeley over

In 1964, a dispute broke out at the University of California at Berkeley over A. the cost of tuition and student housing. B. the military draft. C....

In the 1960s and 1970s, the agenda of the political Left included

In the 1960s and 1970s, the agenda of the political Left included A. bringing an end to the Vietnam War. B. transforming the nation's political order. C....

The 1968 presidential election results

The 1968 presidential election results A. were extremely close B. saw Hubert Humphrey win the popular vote but lose the electoral vote C. saw George...

In 1968, George Wallace ran for president

In 1968, George Wallace ran for president A. based on a variety of conservative grievances B. as a critic of the war in Vietnam C, as a Democrat D....

The assassin of Robert Kennedy had been angered by Kennedy's

The assassin of Robert Kennedy had been angered by Kennedy's  A. association with the civil rights movement B. statements in favor of Israel C....

The 1968 Tet offensive

The 1968 Tet offensive A. was a major political defeat for President Lyndon Johnson B. was a substantial military victory for the United States C....

In 1967, President Lyndon Johnson responded to mounting inflation at home by

In 1967, President Lyndon Johnson responded to mounting inflation at home by A. raising the Federal Reserve interest rate B. agreeing to large funding...

In Vietnam, the American "pacification" strategy

In Vietnam, the American "pacification" strategy A. called for a peaceful settlement with the North Vietnamese B. eliminated the Viet Cong's ability...

In Vietnam, the American military "attrition" strategy

In Vietnam, the American military "attrition" strategy A. prevented North Vietnam from sufficiently resupplying their soldiers B. led the United...

In 1965, President Lyndon Johnson responded to an attack on Pleiku by

In 1965, President Lyndon Johnson responded to an attack on Pleiku by A. sending 250,000 American troops to Vietnam B. warning China and the Soviet...

The 1964 Gulf off Tonkin Resolution was in response to

The 1964 Gulf off Tonkin Resolution was in response to  A. alleged attacks by North Vietnamese torpedo boats on American destroyers B. a Vietminh...

In 1963, the overthrow of South Vietnamese President Ngo Dihn Diem

In 1963, the overthrow of South Vietnamese President Ngo Dihn Diem A. resulted in Diem's imprisonment and eventual exile B. was carried out by Soviet...

In 1956, the United States' interest in South Vietnam

In 1956, the United States' interest in South Vietnam A. was nearly nonexistent B. was mainly to replace the corrupt Ngo Dinh Diem government C....

Under the terms of the 1954 Geneva Conference accords, Vietnam was

Under the terms of the 1954 Geneva Conference accords, Vietnam was A. permanently divided into two parts B. to hold elections in 1956 C. to receive...

In 1961, President Lyndon Johnson's first major foreign policy test came during a crisis in

In 1961, President Lyndon Johnson's first major foreign policy test came during a crisis in  A. Singapore B. the Middle East C. the Dominican...

The Cuban missile crisis ended after President John Kennedy agreed to

The Cuban missile crisis ended after President John Kennedy agreed to  A. remove American missiles from West Germany B. restore diplomatic ties...

The 1961 Vienna summit between the United States and the Soviet Union

The 1961 Vienna summit between the United States and the Soviet Union A. was canceled in the aftermath of the Bay of Pigs B. saw Soviet Premier Nikita...

All of the following actions were initiated by President John Kennedy EXCEPT

All of the following actions were initiated by President John Kennedy EXCEPT A. an expansion of the Green Berets B. the creation of the "Alliance...

In 1965, Malcolm X

In 1965, Malcolm X A. denounced the Black Panthers B. was assassinated by white racists C. advocated nonviolence to end segregation D. belonged to...

In the summer of 1967, racial conflicts in the United States

In the summer of 1967, racial conflicts in the United States A. resulted in more than one hundred major disorders B. saw forty-three people die in...

The Civil Rights Act of 1965 primarily focused on the issue of

The Civil Rights Act of 1965 primarily focused on the issue of  A. desegregation of public accommodation B. voting rights C. fair employment...

The 1964 murder of civil rights activists Andrew Goodman, Michael Schwerner, and James Chaney

The 1964 murder of civil rights activists Andrew Goodman, Michael Schwerner, and James Chaney A. implicated local law enforcement officials in the...

Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech

Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech A. was given during the largest civil rights demonstration in the nation's history to that point B....

In 1961, the "freedom rides" sponsored by CORE attempted to

In 1961, the "freedom rides" sponsored by CORE attempted to  A. bring northern civil rights activists into South to register black voter B. transport...

In February 1960, the first "sit-in" demonstration protesting segregation was held at aj

In February 1960, the first "sit-in" demonstration protesting segregation was held at aj A. church B. swimming pool C. movie theater D. lunch counter E....

The Immigration Act of 1965

The Immigration Act of 1965 A. ended the strict limits on the total number of immigrants to be admitted each year B. allowed people from all parts...

The Housing Act of 1961 provided federal funds for all of the following EXCEPT

The Housing Act of 1961 provided federal funds for all of the following EXCEPT A. construction of low-income public housing B. preservation of open...

Only weeks after taking office, President Lyndon Johnson declared a "war" on

Only weeks after taking office, President Lyndon Johnson declared a "war" on A. racism B. crime C. intolerance D. illiteracy E. poverty Answer:...

The 1964 election saw

The 1964 election saw A. Lyndon Johnson distance himself from the memory of John Kennedy B. Lyndon Johnson win a decisive victory over Richard Nixon C....

The Warren Commission investigation of the assassination of President John Kennedy concluded

The Warren Commission investigation of the assassination of President John Kennedy concluded A. Lee Harvey Oswald was the lone assassin of Kennedy B....

In 1961, President John Kennedy saw most of his legislative success in the area of

In 1961, President John Kennedy saw most of his legislative success in the area of  A. civil rights B. tariff reductions C.improved Soviet-American...

One of the chief obstacles in John Kennedy's presidential bid in 1960 was his

One of the chief obstacles in John Kennedy's presidential bid in 1960 was his A. religion B. public image C. wealth D. womanizing E. lack of resources...

In his farewell address to the nation, President Dwight Eisenhower warned against the dangers of

In his farewell address to the nation, President Dwight Eisenhower warned against the dangers of A. global nuclear war. B. excessive consumer materialism. C....

The Eisenhower administration responded to Fidel Castro's coming to power in Cuba by

The Eisenhower administration responded to Fidel Castro's coming to power in Cuba by A. ending diplomatic relations. B. blockading Cuban ports. C....

Between 1945-1959, the United States policy in the Middle East saw the

Between 1945-1959, the United States policy in the Middle East saw the A. Eisenhower administration assist in the construction of the Aswan Dam. B....

In 1954, under John Foster Dulles's concept of "massive retaliation," the United States would

In 1954, under John Foster Dulles's concept of "massive retaliation," the United States would A. counter any Soviet military move with a larger...

The political decline of Senator Joseph McCarthy began when he investigated

The political decline of Senator Joseph McCarthy began when he investigated A. the United States Senate. B. the Central Intelligence Agency. C. Dwight...

The most significant and costly initiative of the federal government under President Dwight Eisenhower involved

The most significant and costly initiative of the federal government under President Dwight Eisenhower involved A. a nuclear energy program. B. the...

In the 1950s, factors in the rise of the civil rights movement included

In the 1950s, factors in the rise of the civil rights movement included A. the events of World War II. B. the growth of the urban middle class. C....

The Montgomery bus boycott of 1955-1956

The Montgomery bus boycott of 1955-1956 A. failed to end the segregation policies on public city buses. B. was ruled illegal by the Supreme Court. C....

In the civil rights movement, the spirit of "massive resistance" is associated with

In the civil rights movement, the spirit of "massive resistance" is associated with A. northern blacks. B. southern blacks. C. northern whites. D....

All of the following were factors in the 1950s in rising poverty rates in inner cities EXCEPT

All of the following were factors in the 1950s in rising poverty rates in inner cities EXCEPT A. large numbers of poor people migrating into these...

During the 1950s, rural America

During the 1950s, rural America A. lost ten percent of its population in 1956. B. saw its percentage of the national income drop to less than two...

Michael Harrington's 1962 book, The Other America, focused on the problems of

Michael Harrington's 1962 book, The Other America, focused on the problems of A. sexism. B. racism. C. poverty. D. youth alienation. E. McCarthyism....

Like many early white rock musicians, Elvis Presley drew heavily from black traditions in

Like many early white rock musicians, Elvis Presley drew heavily from black traditions in A. jazz. B. rhythm and blues. C. country western. D. gospel. E....

The popular "beat" novel On the Road (1957) was written by

The popular "beat" novel On the Road (1957) was written by A. Allen Ginsberg. B. J. D. Salinger. C. Jack Kerouac. D. William Burroughs. E. Saul Bellow....

In his 1956 book on corporate America, The Organization Man, William Whyte, Jr. contended

In his 1956 book on corporate America, The Organization Man, William Whyte, Jr. contended A. the ideal of rugged individualism had been reestablished...

During the 1950s, television networks

During the 1950s, television networks A. refused to show the social upheavals that occurred in America. B. generally sought to convey an idealized...

During the 1950s, in the United States, married women who worked outside the home

During the 1950s, in the United States, married women who worked outside the home A. faced social pressures to quit their jobs. B. increased in...

During the 1950s, the popularity in the United States of suburban living was partly explained by

During the 1950s, the popularity in the United States of suburban living was partly explained by A. the social importance placed on the family. B....

Between 1945-1957, the growth of American consumerism was aided by

Between 1945-1957, the growth of American consumerism was aided by A. an 800 percent increase in consumer credit. B. the development of credit cards. C....

In 1961, the 1st American to be launched into outer space was

In 1961, the 1st American to be launched into outer space was A. Yuri Gargarian B. John Glenn C. Alan Shepard D. Edwin Aldrin E. Neil Armstrong Answer:...

During the 1950s, the United States government's primary motive for the development of rocket and missile technology was

During the 1950s, the United States government's primary motive for the development of rocket and missile technology was A. for the exploration of...

The correct chronological order for developments in electronic technology is

The correct chronological order for developments in electronic technology is A. vacuum tube, integrated circuit, transistor. B. transistor, vacuum...

In 1954, the American scientist Jonas Salk developed a vaccine for the prevention of

In 1954, the American scientist Jonas Salk developed a vaccine for the prevention of A. polio. B. tuberculosis. C. influenza. D. yellow fever. E....

Following World War II, American scientists made a critical contribution to the development of penicillin by

Following World War II, American scientists made a critical contribution to the development of penicillin by A. demonstrating the value of antiseptic...

During the 1950s, the American Federation of Labor in the United States

During the 1950s, the American Federation of Labor in the United States A. was intimidated by powerful and wealthy corporations. B. made significant...

Following World War II, the American economy

Following World War II, the American economy A. gave the average American fifty percent more purchasing power in 1960 than in 1945. B. gave Americans...

During the 1950s, the general economic conditions of the United States included

During the 1950s, the general economic conditions of the United States included A. stagnant economic growth. B. high inflation. C. low federal government...