Foundations of American Democracy — Cumulative exam

Question 1

As a result of Henderson v. United States (1950),

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segregation on interstate forms of transportation was outlawed.

Question 2

How did the US government respond to Robert Oppenheimer’s opposition to developing the hydrogen bomb?

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He was accused of disloyalty and lost his security clearance.

Question 3

The belief that a woman’s place is in the home and not in the workforce is an example of

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a cultural attitude.

Question 4

In 1942, the Allies began their “Europe-first” strategy by invading

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North Africa.

Question 5

Police who were ordered to enforce integration at Central High School in Little Rock

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were not able to protect the African American students who tried to attend.

Question 6

During the Vietnam War, antiwar protestors believed that Nixon’s policy of Vietnamization

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did not end US involvement in the war quickly enough.

Question 7

The 9/11 Commission concluded that

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the attacks might have been prevented with better communication.

Question 8

According to President Bush, which country belonged to an “axis of evil” that supported terrorism?

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Iran

Question 9

Natural rights are the same as

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unalienable rights.

Question 10

President Reagan’s policies affected government spending by

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decreasing funds for social programs.

Foundations of American Democracy — Cumulative exam Answers