Arrange the following events in chronological order: (A) fall of France, (B) Atlantic Conference, (C) Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union
a) B,...
Arrange these events in chronological order: (A) Munich Conference, (B) German invasion of Poland, (C) Hitler-Stalin non-aggression treaty.
Arrange these events in chronological order: (A) Munich Conference, (B) German invasion of Poland, (C) Hitler-Stalin non-aggression treaty.
a)...
On the even of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, a large majority of Americans
On the even of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, a large majority of Americans
a) were beginning to question the increased aid given to Britain
b) still...
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 came as a great surprise because
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 came as a great surprise because
a) President Roosevelt suspected that if an attack came, it would...
Japan believed that it was forced into war with the U.S. because Franklin Roosevelt insisted that Japan
Japan believed that it was forced into war with the U.S. because Franklin Roosevelt insisted that Japan
a) withdraw from the Dutch East Indies
b)...
After the Greer was fired upon, the Kearny crippled, and the Reuben James sunk,
After the Greer was fired upon, the Kearny crippled, and the Reuben James sunk,
a) Congress passed the Lend-Lease Act
b) the U.S. Navy began...
The Atlantic Charter, developed by the U.S. and Britain, was also endorsed by
The Atlantic Charter, developed by the U.S. and Britain, was also endorsed by
a) Canada
b) France
c) Spain
d) China
e) the Soviet Union
Answer:...
When Germany invaded the Soviet Union in 1941, the U.S.
When Germany invaded the Soviet Union in 1941, the U.S.
a) promised aid to the Soviets but did not deliver
b) refused to provide any help, either...
The 1941 lend-lease program was all of the following except
The 1941 lend-lease program was all of the following except
a) a focus of intense debate between internationalists and isolationists
b) a direct...
Franklin Roosevelt was motivated to run for a third term in 1940 mainly by his
Franklin Roosevelt was motivated to run for a third term in 1940 mainly by his
a) personal desire to defeat his old political rival, Wendell...
The Republican presidential nominee in 1940 was
The Republican presidential nominee in 1940 was
a) Wendell L. Willkie
b) Robert A. Taft
c) Thomas E. Dewey
d) Alfred E. Landon
e) Charles A....
By 1940 American public opinion began to favor
By 1940 American public opinion began to favor
a) the American First position
b) active participation in the war
c) permitting U.S. volunteers...
In return for old American destroyers, the British gave the U.S.
In return for old American destroyers, the British gave the U.S.
a) "most favored nation" status
b) a role in developing the atomic bomb
c)...
America's neutrality effectively ended when
America's neutrality effectively ended when
a) Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
b) Germany attacked Poland
c) the conscription laws was passed in...
Congress's first response to the unexpected fall of France in 1940 was to
Congress's first response to the unexpected fall of France in 1940 was to
a) revoke all the neutrality laws
b) expand naval patrols in the...
During World War II, the U.S. saved ________________ Jews from Nazism.
During World War II, the U.S. saved ________________ Jews from Nazism.
a) about one million
b) no
c) about six million
d) only a small number
e)...
The U.S. military refused to bomb Nazi gas chambers such as those at Auschwitz and Dachau because of the belief that
The U.S. military refused to bomb Nazi gas chambers such as those at Auschwitz and Dachau because of the belief that
a) bombing would kill...
All of the following factors contributed to the weaknesses and lateness of America's efforts to aid Europe's threatened Jews except
All of the following factors contributed to the weaknesses and lateness of America's efforts to aid Europe's threatened Jews except
a) the belief that...
Which of the following nations was not conquered by Hitler's Germany between September 1939 and June 1940?
Which of the following nations was not conquered by Hitler's Germany between September 1939 and June 1940?
a) Norway
b) the Netherlands
c)...
The first casualty of the 1939 Hitler-Stalin nonaggression treaty was
The first casualty of the 1939 Hitler-Stalin nonaggression treaty was
a) Poland
b) Czechoslovakia
c) Austria
d) Belgium
e) the Jews
Answer:...
Shortly after Adolf Hitler signed a nonaggression pact with the Soviet Union,
Shortly after Adolf Hitler signed a nonaggression pact with the Soviet Union,
a) Britain and France singed a similar agreement
b) the Soviets...
In 1938 the British and French brought peace with Hitler at the Munich Conference at the expense of
In 1938 the British and French brought peace with Hitler at the Munich Conference at the expense of
a) Poland
b) The free city of Danzig
c)...
In September 1938 in Munich, German,
In September 1938 in Munich, German,
a) Britain and France consented to Germany's taking the Sudetenland from Czechoslovakia
b) Hitler declared...
Franklin Roosevelt's sensational "Quarantine Speech" resulted in
Franklin Roosevelt's sensational "Quarantine Speech" resulted in
a) immediate British support for U.S. policy
b) a wave of protest by isolationists
c)...
America's neutrality during the Spanish Civil War of 1936-1939 allowed
America's neutrality during the Spanish Civil War of 1936-1939 allowed
a) Hitler to conquer Spain
b) the Loyalists to win the war
c) Roosevelt...
From 1925 to 1940 the transition of American policy on arms sales to warring nations followed this sequence:
From 1925 to 1940 the transition of American policy on arms sales to warring nations followed this sequence:
a) embargo to lend-lease to cash-and-carry
b)...
The Neutrality Acts of 1935, 1936, and 1937 stipulated that when the president proclaimed the existence of a foreign war,
The Neutrality Acts of 1935, 1936, and 1937 stipulated that when the president proclaimed the existence of a foreign war,
a) Americans would...
Passage of the Neutrality Acts of 1935, 1936, and 1937 by the U.S. resulted in all of the following except
Passage of the Neutrality Acts of 1935, 1936, and 1937 by the U.S. resulted in all of the following except
a) abandonment of the traditional...
By the mid-1930s, there was strong nationwide agitation for a constitutional amendment to
By the mid-1930s, there was strong nationwide agitation for a constitutional amendment to
a) increase the size of the Supreme Court
b) limit...
Fascist aggression in the 1930s included Mussolini's vision of ___, Hitler's invasion of ________, and Franco's overthrow of the republican government of _______.
Fascist aggression in the 1930s included Mussolini's vision of ___, Hitler's invasion of ________, and Franco's overthrow of the republican government...
Throughout most of the 1930s, the American people responded to the aggressive actions of Germany, Italy, and Japan by
Throughout most of the 1930s, the American people responded to the aggressive actions of Germany, Italy, and Japan by
a) assisting their victims...
President Franklin Roosevelt's foreign-trade policy
President Franklin Roosevelt's foreign-trade policy
a) lowered tariffs to increase trade
b) encouraged trade only with Latin America
c) continued...
The 1934 Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act
The 1934 Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act
a) raised America's tariff schedule
b) inhibited President Roosevelt's efforts to implement his Good...
As part of his Good Neighbor policy toward Latin America, President Roosevelt
As part of his Good Neighbor policy toward Latin America, President Roosevelt
a) abandoned the Monroe Doctrine
b) withdrew American marines...
Franklin Roosevelt embarked on the Good Neighbor policy in part because
Franklin Roosevelt embarked on the Good Neighbor policy in part because
a) there was a rising tide of anti-Americanism in Latin America
b)...
In promising to grant the Philippines independence, the U.S. was motivated by
In promising to grant the Philippines independence, the U.S. was motivated by
a) treaty obligations
b) doubts about the islands' potential...
Roosevelt's recognition of the Soviet Union was undertaken partly
Roosevelt's recognition of the Soviet Union was undertaken partly
a) in order to win support for American Catholics
b) because the Soviet leadership...
One internationalist action by Franklin D. Roosevelt in his first term in office was
One internationalist action by Franklin D. Roosevelt in his first term in office was
a) the formal recognition of the Soviet Union
b) joining...
As a result of Franklin Roosevelt's unwillingness to support the London Conference,
As a result of Franklin Roosevelt's unwillingness to support the London Conference,
a) inflation in the U.S. was reduced
b) the U.S. was voted...
Franklin Roosevelt refused to support the London Economic Conference because
Franklin Roosevelt refused to support the London Economic Conference because
a) its members insisted on rigid adherence to the gold standard
b)...
Which headline is the best example of the application of the system of checks and balances?
Which headline is the best example of the application of the system of checks and balances?
A) "President Truman Fires General MacArthur"
B) "Senate...
The fact that the United States Constitution provided for federalism and a system of checks and balances suggests that
The fact that the United States Constitution provided for federalism and a system of checks and balances suggests that
A) the original thirteen states...
Which feature of the United States Constitution is intended to to ensure that no one branch of government has more power than another branch?
Which feature of the United States Constitution is intended to to ensure that no one branch of government has more power than another branch?
A) checks...
Federalism is a term used to define the division of power between the
Federalism is a term used to define the division of power between the
A) president and the vice president
B) Senate and the House of Representatives
C)...
The Declaration of Independence contributed to the development of democracy in that it
The Declaration of Independence contributed to the development of democracy in that it
A) guaranteed trial by jury to all men
B) allowed women to...
Which aspect of the United States government was most influenced by 18th century Enlightenment philosophy?
Which aspect of the United States government was most influenced by 18th century Enlightenment philosophy?
A) Three-fifths Compromise
B) the Federal...
Which concept found in the United States Constitution was a belief held by the social contract philosophers of the Enlightenment period?
Which concept found in the United States Constitution was a belief held by the social contract philosophers of the Enlightenment period?
A)...
Which concept from the European Enlightenment was included in the United States Constitution?
Which concept from the European Enlightenment was included in the United States Constitution?
A) absolutism
B) despotism
C) limited monarchy
D)...
To address the concerns of many Anti Federalists during the debate over ratification of the Constitution, the Federalists agreed that
To address the concerns of many Anti Federalists during the debate over ratification of the Constitution, the Federalists agreed that
A) political...
In the United States during the late 1780s, the Federalists were most likely to support
In the United States during the late 1780s, the Federalists were most likely to support
A) continued loyalty to the British Government
B) establishment...
During the debates over the ratification of the United States Constitution, Federalists and Anti-Federalists disagreed most strongly over the
During the debates over the ratification of the United States Constitution, Federalists and Anti-Federalists disagreed most strongly over the
A) division...
What was the primary reason for holding the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
What was the primary reason for holding the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
A) outlaw slavery in both the North and the South
B) place taxes on...
Which conclusion about the Constitutional Convention is best supported by these headlines?
Which conclusion about the Constitutional Convention is best supported by these headlines?
A) The framers of the Constitution were able to compromise...
Delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 agreed to the Three-Fifths Compromise as a solution to the problem of how to determine the
Delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 agreed to the Three-Fifths Compromise as a solution to the problem of how to determine the
A) number...
The purpose of the Three-fifths Compromise, which was adopted by the Constitutional Convention of 1787, was to
The purpose of the Three-fifths Compromise, which was adopted by the Constitutional Convention of 1787, was to
A) balance power between states with...
At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the Great Compromise resolved the controversial issue of
At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the Great Compromise resolved the controversial issue of
A) qualifications for voting
B) the continuation...
At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the Great Compromise settled the issue of representation in Congress by
At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the Great Compromise settled the issue of representation in Congress by
A) giving each state two senators...
The conflict over representation in Congress was addressed at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 by
The conflict over representation in Congress was addressed at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 by
A) creating a two-house legislature
B) limiting...
To address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, delegates at the Constitutional Convention agreed to
To address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, delegates at the Constitutional Convention agreed to
A) eliminate the slave trade
B)...
The main criticism of the Articles of Confederation was that they failed to
The main criticism of the Articles of Confederation was that they failed to
A) allow for the admission of new states
B) limit the powers of...
Which statement best explains why the Articles of Confederation established a weak rather than a strong central government?
Which statement best explains why the Articles of Confederation established a weak rather than a strong central government?
A) Americans were following...
A major problem of the government under the Articles of Confederation was that the
A major problem of the government under the Articles of Confederation was that the
A) courts of the national government had nearly unlimited...
The United States Constitution corrected one of the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation by
The United States Constitution corrected one of the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation by
A) granting the right of universal suffrage
B)...
A major criticism of the Articles of Confederation was that too much power had been given to the
A major criticism of the Articles of Confederation was that too much power had been given to the
A) British monarchy
B) House of Burgesses
C)...
The most significant change from the Articles of Confederation to the United States Constitution was the
The most significant change from the Articles of Confederation to the United States Constitution was the
A) establishment of a written form...
One accomplishment of the national government under the Articles of Confederation was the passage of legislation establishing
One accomplishment of the national government under the Articles of Confederation was the passage of legislation establishing
A) a central banking...
WWI and Russian Revolution: Multiple choice
What was the immediate cause of WWI?
A. Civil War
B. France wanting revenge
C. Militarism
D. Nationalism
E. Competition for prestige, in industry,...
The debate over slavery in the Mexican Cession
The debate over slavery in the Mexican Cession
A) threatened to split national politics along North-South lines.
B) nearly resulted in the return...
The Wilmot Proviso, if adopted, would have
The Wilmot Proviso, if adopted, would have
A) prevented the taking of any territory from Mexico.
B) required California to enter the Union as a slave...
The United States' victory in the Mexican War resulted in
The United States' victory in the Mexican War resulted in
A) renewed controversy over the issue of extending slavery into the territories.
B) a possible...
In order to maintain the two great political parties as vital bonds of national unity, party leaders
In order to maintain the two great political parties as vital bonds of national unity, party leaders
A) decided to ban slavery from all United States...
The Californios' political ascendancy in California ended
The Californios' political ascendancy in California ended
A) with the arrival of Franciscan friars.
B) as a result of the influx of Anglo golddiggers.
C)...
When the Mexican government secularized authority in California,
When the Mexican government secularized authority in California,
A) missionaries gained power.
B) slavery became an accepted practice.
C) convicts...
The Spanish Franciscan missionaries treated the native inhabitants of California
The Spanish Franciscan missionaries treated the native inhabitants of California
A) according to the principles of their founder St. Francis.
B)...
The first Old World Europeans to come to California were
The first Old World Europeans to come to California were
A) Russians.
B) French.
C) Dutch.
D) English.
E) Spanish.
Answer: ...
The largest single addition to American territory was
The largest single addition to American territory was
A) the Louisiana Purchase.
B) the Mexican Cession.
C) the Oregon Country.
D) the Old Northwest.
E)...
The Wilmot Proviso, introduced into Congress during the Mexican War, declared that
The Wilmot Proviso, introduced into Congress during the Mexican War, declared that
A) Mexican territory would not be annexed to the United States.
B)...
The Wilmot Proviso
The Wilmot Proviso
A) symbolized the burning issue of slavery in the territories.
B) gained House and Senate approval in 1846.
C) settled once and...
Those people most opposed to President James K. Polk's expansionist program were the
Those people most opposed to President James K. Polk's expansionist program were the
A) western Democrats.
B) antislavery forces.
C) Senate Democrats.
D)...
The terms of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo ending the Mexican War included
The terms of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo ending the Mexican War included
A) a guarantee of the rights of Mexicans living in New Mexico.
B) United...
Match each American officer below with his theater of command in the Mexican War.
Match each American officer below with his theater of command in the Mexican War.
A. Stephen W. Kearny
B. Zachary Taylor
C. Winfield Scott
D. John C....
When the war with Mexico began, President James K. Polk
When the war with Mexico began, President James K. Polk
A) advocated taking all of Mexico.
B) believed the British would intervene on behalf of the...
One goal of Mexico in its 1846-1848 war with the United States was to
One goal of Mexico in its 1846-1848 war with the United States was to
A) demonstrate the strength of Latino culture.
B) regain control of Texas.
C)...
During the Mexican War, the Polk administration was called on several times to respond to "spot" resolutions indicating where American blood had been shed to provoke the war. The resolutions were frequently introduced by
During the Mexican War, the Polk administration was called on several times to respond to "spot" resolutions indicating where American blood had been...
President Polk's claim that "American blood [had been shed] on the American soil" referred to news of an armed clash between Mexican and American troops near
President Polk's claim that "American blood [had been shed] on the American soil" referred to news of an armed clash between Mexican and American troops...
In 1846 the United States went to war with Mexico for all of the following reasons except
In 1846 the United States went to war with Mexico for all of the following reasons except
A) the ideology of Manifest Destiny.
B) the deaths of American...
Arrange the following in chronological order: (A) Bear Flag revolt, (B) Slidell mission rejected, (C) declaration of war on Mexico, (D) American troops ordered to the Rio Grande Valley.
Arrange the following in chronological order: (A) Bear Flag revolt, (B) Slidell mission rejected, (C) declaration of war on Mexico, (D) American troops...
In his quest for California, President James K. Polk
In his quest for California, President James K. Polk
A) advocated war with Mexico from the beginning.
B) argued strongly for annexation, because...
One reason that the British government decided to compromise on the Oregon Country border was
One reason that the British government decided to compromise on the Oregon Country border was
A) the support of the Hudson's Bay Company.
B) their...
In the Oregon treaty with Britain in 1846, the northern boundary of the United States was established to the Pacific Ocean along the line of
In the Oregon treaty with Britain in 1846, the northern boundary of the United States was established to the Pacific Ocean along the line of
A) 42º.
B)...
The group most supportive of gaining control of all the Oregon Country was the
The group most supportive of gaining control of all the Oregon Country was the
A) southern Democrats.
B) Whigs.
C) northern Democrats.
D) Californians.
E)...
The election of 1844 was notable because
The election of 1844 was notable because
A) the campaign raised no real issues.
B) a genuine and clear mandate emerged.
C) it was fought over numerous...
In the presidential election of 1844, the Whig candidate, Henry Clay,
In the presidential election of 1844, the Whig candidate, Henry Clay,
A) opposed the annexation of Texas.
B) called for immediate annexation of Texas.
C)...
In the 1840s, the view that God had ordained the growth of an American nation stretching across North America was called
In the 1840s, the view that God had ordained the growth of an American nation stretching across North America was called
A) continentalism.
B) isolationism.
C)...
The area in dispute between the United States and Great Britain in 1845 lay between
The area in dispute between the United States and Great Britain in 1845 lay between
A) the forty-second parallel and the Columbia River.
B) the Cascade...
The nomination of James K. Polk as the Democrats' 1844 presidential candidate was secured by
The nomination of James K. Polk as the Democrats' 1844 presidential candidate was secured by
A) southern expansionists.
B) anti-Texas southerners.
C)...
Most Americans who migrated to the Oregon Country were attracted by the
Most Americans who migrated to the Oregon Country were attracted by the
A) rich soil of the Willamette River Valley.
B) expectation of fighting British...
The primary group that was instrumental in strengthening and saving American claims to Oregon were
The primary group that was instrumental in strengthening and saving American claims to Oregon were
A) the Lewis and Clark expedition.
B) the Hudson's...
Arrange in chronological order the United States' acquisition of (A) Oregon, (B) Texas, (C) California.
Arrange in chronological order the United States' acquisition of (A) Oregon, (B) Texas, (C) California.
A) A, B, C
B) C, B, A
C) B, A, C
D) B, C,...
Texas was annexed to the United States as a result of
Texas was annexed to the United States as a result of
A) Senate approval of the Treaty of Annexation.
B) President Tyler's desire to help his troubled...
One argument against annexing Texas to the United States was that the annexation
One argument against annexing Texas to the United States was that the annexation
A) could involve the country in a series of ruinous wars in America...
Some people in Britain hoped for a British alliance with Texas because
Some people in Britain hoped for a British alliance with Texas because
A) the alliance would help to support the Monroe Doctrine.
B) this area would...
Arrange the following in chronological order: (A) annexation of Texas, (B) Webster-Ashburton Treaty, (C) settlement of the Oregon boundary, (D) Aroostook War.
Arrange the following in chronological order: (A) annexation of Texas, (B) Webster-Ashburton Treaty, (C) settlement of the Oregon boundary, (D) Aroostook...
The Aroostook War was the result of
The Aroostook War was the result of
A) a short-lived insurrection in British Canada.
B) the Caroline incident.
C) the offer of asylum to the crew...
The British-American dispute over the border of Maine was solved
The British-American dispute over the border of Maine was solved
A) by the Third War for American Independence.
B) by a compromise that gave each...
As a result of the panic of 1837,
As a result of the panic of 1837,
A) the U. S. established restrictions on foreign loans.
B) Britain lent money to America, its close ally.
C) anti-British...
During an 1837 Canadian insurrection against Britain,
During an 1837 Canadian insurrection against Britain,
A) the United States stayed neutral in word and action.
B) the United States imprisoned several...
The only member of President Tyler's Whig cabinet who did not resign in protest over his policies was
The only member of President Tyler's Whig cabinet who did not resign in protest over his policies was
A) Henry Clay.
B) Zachary Taylor.
C) Robert...
After President John Tyler's veto of a bill to establish a new Bank of the United States,
After President John Tyler's veto of a bill to establish a new Bank of the United States,
A) he was expelled from the Whig party.
B) all but one member...
The Whigs placed John Tyler on the 1840 ticket as vice president to
The Whigs placed John Tyler on the 1840 ticket as vice president to
A) have him instead of President William Henry Harrison actually run the executive...
John Tyler joined the Whig party because he
John Tyler joined the Whig party because he
A) thought that it was the easiest way to become president.
B) could not stomach the dictatorial tactics...
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