Complete Test Bank - American Civilization: An Introduction, 8th Edition – David Mauk, Alf Tomas Tønnessen, John Oakland – ISBN 9780367620943 (All Chapters 1–14)

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American Civilization: An
Introduction 8th Edition
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David Mauk
Alf Tomas Tønnessen
John Oakland
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and Students
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— American Civilization: An Introduction, 8th Edition — David
Mauk, Alf Tomas Tønnessen, and John Oakland



Description
This test bank corresponds to the 8th edition of American Civilization: An
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Introduction by David Mauk, Alf Tomas Tønnessen, and John Oakland. It
follows the updated thematic structure of the textbook and provides
comprehensive assessment materials covering the political, social, cultural,
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economic, and institutional foundations of the United States. The content
reflects contemporary revisions in geography, demographics, governance,
culture, and media.

Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: The American Context

Chapter 2: The Country
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Chapter 3: The People: Settlement and Immigration
Chapter 4: The People: Women and Minorities

Chapter 5: Religious Culture
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Chapter 6: Political Institutions: The Federal Government
Chapter 7: Political Institutions: State and Local Government
Chapter 8: Foreign Policy
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Chapter 9: The Legal System
Chapter 10: The Economy
Chapter 11: Social Services
Chapter 12: Education
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Chapter 13: The Media
Chapter 14: Arts, Sports and Leisure Cultures
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, Test Bank for American Civilization An
Introduction, 8e David Mauk, Alf Tomas
Tønnessen, John Oakland (All Chapters)
Chapter 1: The American Context
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1 When did the American War of Independence end?
(A) 1759
(B) 1783
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(C) 1815
(D) 1865
(E) 1918
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Answer:
(B) 1783
Feedback: The other dates mark the conclusion of different conflicts.
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2 The belief that the United States has a unique mission in the world is called what?
(A) Manifest Destiny
(B) Imperialism
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(C) American Exceptionalism
(D) Capitalism
(E) Cold War
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Answer:
(C) American Exceptionalism
Feedback: Although it reflects similar sentiments, Manifest Destiny refers to the belief that it was
the United States divinely ordained destiny to spread from coast to coast.
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3 In the spring of 2020, which of the following did the American people considered to be the
biggest threat facing the country?
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(A) Terrorism
(B) The spread of infectious diseases

, (C) Cyberattacks from foreign countries
(D) Chinese influence and power
(E) Russian influence and power
Answer:
(B) The spread of infectious diseases
Feedback: All of these were considered major threats but at the onset of the global COVID 19 pandemic
the threat of infectious diseases topped the list.
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4 During the 19th century, where did most immigrants to the US come from?
(A) Northwestern Europe
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(B) India & Pakistan
(C) Central America
(D) South America
(E) China
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Answer:
(A) Northwestern Europe
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Feedback: Patterns of immigration have changed over time.


5 According to US Census Bureau estimates in 2019, which was the largest non-White group in
the country?
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(A) Asians
(B) Latinos
(C) African Americans
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(D) Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders
(E) American Indian and Alaska Natives
Answer:
(B) Latinos
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Feedback: African Americans come in second.


6 What is the approximate size of the US population?
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(A) 240 million
(B) 300 million