American Civilization: An
Introduction 6th Edition
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TEST BANK
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David Mauk
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John Oakland
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Comprehensive Test Bank for Instructors
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— American Civilization: An Introduction, 6th Edition — David
Mauk and John Oakland
Description
This test bank corresponds to the 6th edition of American Civilization: An
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Introduction by David Mauk and John Oakland. It follows the official textbook
structure and provides comprehensive assessment materials for evaluating
understanding of the historical, political, legal, economic, social, and cultural
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foundations of the United States. Coverage spans the development of American
society from its origins to contemporary cultural life.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The American Context
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Chapter 2: The Country and Its People
Chapter 3: History: Settlement and Independence
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Chapter 4: The Constitution and Government
Chapter 5: The Political System
Chapter 6: The Legal System
Chapter 7: Foreign Policy
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Chapter 8: The Economy
Chapter 9: Social Services
Chapter 10: Education
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Chapter 11: Religion
Chapter 12: The Media
Chapter 13: The Arts, Sports, and Leisure
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, Test Bank for American Civilization An
Introduction, 6e David Mauk (All Chapters)
1 When did the American War of Independence end?
(A) 1759
(B) 1783
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(C) 1815
(D) 1865
(E) 1918
Answer: (B) 1783
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Feedback: Date in text. The other dates mark the conclusion of different conflicts.
2 In which European state do we find the highest levels of support for US foreign policy?
(A) France
(B) Germany
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(C) Italy
(D) Spain
(E) Great Britain
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Answer: (C) Italy
Feedback: A surprising finding perhaps in view of the US/GB special relationship
3 Which nation heads the list of those considered by Americans as a major threat to global
stability?
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(A) China
(B) Iran
(C) Iraq
(D) North Korea
(E) Russian Federation
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Answer: (B) Iran
Feedback: Presumably because its nuclear ambitions have figured prominently in the news
4 During the 19th century, where did most immigrants to the US come from?
(A) North West Europe
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(B) India & Pakistan
(C) Central America
(D) South America
(E) China
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Answer: (C) Central America
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5 Which group now constitutes the largest group of new immigrants?
(A) Asians
(B) South Americans
(C) Europeans
(D) Russians
(E) Canadians & Mexicans
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Answer: (A) Asians
Feedback: Information in the text
6 What is the approximate size of the US population?
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(A) 240 million
(B) 300 million
(C) 309 million
(D) 314 million
(E) 530 million
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Answer: (D) 314 million
Feedback: According to the 2012 figures
7 What meaning do you attach to the term “nativist”?
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(A) Racist
(B) Zenophobic
(C) Positive discrimination
(D) Dislike of southerners
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(E) Hatred of Indians
Answer: (D) Dislike of southerners
Feedback: As referred to in the text
8 Which term best defines religious affiliations in the US?
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(A) Conformity
(B) Diversity
(C) Uniformity
(D) Largely Christian
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(E) Increasingly Muslim
Answer: (D) Largely Christian
Feedback: Much of this section in the text describes the nature of this diversity.
9 How do most Americans approach the role of government?
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(A) Wish to increase federal powers