American History 2nd Semester Exam
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Drag each area of American life to the description of how it was affected by the war
effort. Each choice will only be used once.
Factories added to - ANSWER-People on the home front rationed their consumption of
food and other goods.
Food
Americans bought war bonds and stamps and paid taxes to fund the war overseas.
Financing
Many businesses switched to producing military weapons and equipment.
Factories
Many women took over factory and office jobs to replace the men at war.
Workforce
Drag each event into the correct category: increased or decreased U.S. involvement in
Vietnam during Nixon's presidency. Two events are connected to each category.
diplomatic efforts by the Chinese and Soviet Union added to - ANSWER-Increased U.S.
involvement in Vietnam
authorized bombing of Cambodia
invasion of Cambodia
******
Decreased U.S. Involvement in Vietnam
process of Vietnamization
diplomatic efforts by the Chinese and Soviet Union
Drag the descriptions of parts of the Truman Doctrine to match the correct categories.
Each choice will be used once.
The United States felt threatened by Soviet expansion but wanted to stop it without
another world war. added to - ANSWER-Definition
The U.S. government offered funding, weapons, and troops to countries fighting against
communism.
Origins
After World War II, communist factions arose in Turkey and Greece, and they asked the
United States for help.
Motives
The United States felt threatened by Soviet expansion but wanted to stop it without
another world war.
Effects
The United States needed to fund a strong military, and they were heavily involved in
global affairs after World War II.
Drag the following choices to categorize them as causes or effects of the stock market
crash of 1929. There are two causes and two effects.
, In one year, the stock market lost more than half its value. added to - ANSWER-Causes
of the Stock Market Crash
Investors made high-risk purchases, often using low down payments.
Low interest rates and a high money supply encouraged risky investments.*****
Effects of the Stock Market Crash
Banks demanded immediate payment for loans they had given to investors.
In one year, the stock market lost more than half its value.
How did President Obama work to stabilize the U.S. economy in the wake of the
recession? - ANSWER-Correct answer
D.
He approved funds to automobile companies to prevent layoffs and wage cuts.
How did the National Recovery Administration (NRA) affect workers' rights? - ANSWER-
C. The NRA required minimum wages, maximum work requirements, and collective
bargaining
How did the United States support the Allies during the Battle of Britain? - ANSWER-D.
Britain and other Allied countries purchased and transported military weapons and
equipment.
Read President Herbert Hoover's Annual Message to Congress from December 1931.
Select the two highlighted examples that demonstrate his belief in "rugged
individualism." - ANSWER-Again, just as the largest measure of responsibility in the
government of the nation rests upon local self-government, so does the largest measure
of social responsibility in our country rest upon the individual.*******
Our system, based upon the ideals of individual initiative and of equality of opportunity,
is not an artificial thing. Rather it is the outgrowth of the experience of America, and
expresses the faith and spirit of our people.
Read the excerpt from an essay on John Nance Garner, Franklin Roosevelt's Vice
President to answer the question. Which of the following best summarizes Garner's
issue with Roosevelt's plan?
Incorrect answer - ANSWER-C. Garner was afraid implementing Roosevelt's plan would
cause arguments because they did not consult with Republicans.
Read the excerpt from Franklin Roosevelt's inauguration speech in January 1933.
Select the two highlighted examples that show aspects of his recovery plan for America.
- ANSWER-Our greatest primary task is to put people to work.****
Read the following excerpt from the address to the nation that Ronald Reagan gave in
December 1987, after meeting with Mikhail Gorbachev of the Soviet Union.
Select the two highlighted examples that show how Reagan-era policies contributed to
the end of the Cold War. - ANSWER-On-site inspections and short-notice inspections
will be permitted within the Soviet Union. Again, this is a first-time event, a
Solved 100% Correct
Drag each area of American life to the description of how it was affected by the war
effort. Each choice will only be used once.
Factories added to - ANSWER-People on the home front rationed their consumption of
food and other goods.
Food
Americans bought war bonds and stamps and paid taxes to fund the war overseas.
Financing
Many businesses switched to producing military weapons and equipment.
Factories
Many women took over factory and office jobs to replace the men at war.
Workforce
Drag each event into the correct category: increased or decreased U.S. involvement in
Vietnam during Nixon's presidency. Two events are connected to each category.
diplomatic efforts by the Chinese and Soviet Union added to - ANSWER-Increased U.S.
involvement in Vietnam
authorized bombing of Cambodia
invasion of Cambodia
******
Decreased U.S. Involvement in Vietnam
process of Vietnamization
diplomatic efforts by the Chinese and Soviet Union
Drag the descriptions of parts of the Truman Doctrine to match the correct categories.
Each choice will be used once.
The United States felt threatened by Soviet expansion but wanted to stop it without
another world war. added to - ANSWER-Definition
The U.S. government offered funding, weapons, and troops to countries fighting against
communism.
Origins
After World War II, communist factions arose in Turkey and Greece, and they asked the
United States for help.
Motives
The United States felt threatened by Soviet expansion but wanted to stop it without
another world war.
Effects
The United States needed to fund a strong military, and they were heavily involved in
global affairs after World War II.
Drag the following choices to categorize them as causes or effects of the stock market
crash of 1929. There are two causes and two effects.
, In one year, the stock market lost more than half its value. added to - ANSWER-Causes
of the Stock Market Crash
Investors made high-risk purchases, often using low down payments.
Low interest rates and a high money supply encouraged risky investments.*****
Effects of the Stock Market Crash
Banks demanded immediate payment for loans they had given to investors.
In one year, the stock market lost more than half its value.
How did President Obama work to stabilize the U.S. economy in the wake of the
recession? - ANSWER-Correct answer
D.
He approved funds to automobile companies to prevent layoffs and wage cuts.
How did the National Recovery Administration (NRA) affect workers' rights? - ANSWER-
C. The NRA required minimum wages, maximum work requirements, and collective
bargaining
How did the United States support the Allies during the Battle of Britain? - ANSWER-D.
Britain and other Allied countries purchased and transported military weapons and
equipment.
Read President Herbert Hoover's Annual Message to Congress from December 1931.
Select the two highlighted examples that demonstrate his belief in "rugged
individualism." - ANSWER-Again, just as the largest measure of responsibility in the
government of the nation rests upon local self-government, so does the largest measure
of social responsibility in our country rest upon the individual.*******
Our system, based upon the ideals of individual initiative and of equality of opportunity,
is not an artificial thing. Rather it is the outgrowth of the experience of America, and
expresses the faith and spirit of our people.
Read the excerpt from an essay on John Nance Garner, Franklin Roosevelt's Vice
President to answer the question. Which of the following best summarizes Garner's
issue with Roosevelt's plan?
Incorrect answer - ANSWER-C. Garner was afraid implementing Roosevelt's plan would
cause arguments because they did not consult with Republicans.
Read the excerpt from Franklin Roosevelt's inauguration speech in January 1933.
Select the two highlighted examples that show aspects of his recovery plan for America.
- ANSWER-Our greatest primary task is to put people to work.****
Read the following excerpt from the address to the nation that Ronald Reagan gave in
December 1987, after meeting with Mikhail Gorbachev of the Soviet Union.
Select the two highlighted examples that show how Reagan-era policies contributed to
the end of the Cold War. - ANSWER-On-site inspections and short-notice inspections
will be permitted within the Soviet Union. Again, this is a first-time event, a
