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Civil Rights and Voting Rights — Cumulative exam Answers

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What was General MacArthur’s main motivation as he led forces in the Southwest Pacific between 1942 and 1944?

A
his sworn commitment to defend Australia
B
his sworn oath to the United States Army
C
his bet with Admiral Nimitz about reaching Japan first
D
his desire to keep his promise to return to the Philippines
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Which statement summarizes President Obama’s actions in Iraq and Afghanistan during his first term?

A
The Obama administration withdrew almost all American troops from both Iraq and Afghanistan.
B
The Obama administration withdrew most troops from Iraq and prepared for troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.
C
The Obama administration withdrew most troops from Iraq and made no changes in Afghanistan.
D
The Obama administration increased troop numbers in Iraq and withdrew most troops from Afghanistan.
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After the 1994 midterm elections, how did President Clinton deal with opposing views in Congress?

H
He supported welfare reform.
H
He stopped anti-crime legislation.
H
He would not work with Republicans.
H
He refused to compromise on issues.
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As a result of the “Gentleman’s Agreement” of 1907,

A
Japanese Americans were moved immediately to internment camps.
B
Japanese children of Asian descent went to school with white children. ✓ Correct
C
Japanese farm workers won hard fought collective bargaining rights.
D
Japanese restrictions of passports to emigrants to the US were lifted.
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What did the US government do to ensure there would not be any vital factory work stoppages during World War II?

A
The government encouraged businesses to produce war products.
B
The government banned workers in important industries from taking vacations.
C
The government forced 200,000 businesses to join the war effort.
D
The government banned workers in important industries from striking.
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A reason the Neutrality Acts were revised to allow cash-and-carry in the 1930s was

A
because of the spread of socialism.
B
because Germany needed supplies.
C
because fascism was gaining ground in Europe.
D
because of WWI.
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Supporters of using the atomic bomb against Japan at the end of World War II thought an invasion would

A
cost too many American lives.
B
not be successful.
C
be opposed by the American people.
D
require the navy to build too many ships.
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In 1945, what concern did the Allies have about invading the Japanese mainland with ground forces?

A
They were worried they did not have enough soldiers.
B
They were worried there would be too great a loss of life.
C
They were worried the Japanese were developing an atomic bomb.
D
They were worried the Japanese had a stronger fleet in mainland ports.
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The goal of perestroika was to

r
reform the Soviet economy.
l
limit choices available to Soviet consumers.
s
slow the development of a free market.
i
increase Soviet factory and farm production.
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The graph shows the total number of US military personnel deaths in Vietnam between 1964 and 1969.

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A
People did not know that the death toll was increasing.
B
People were surprised there were more deaths in 1969 than 1968.
C
People were relieved there were few deaths in 1964.
D
People were upset by the high number of deaths.
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Which statement would a judicial activist most likely make?

A
“Interpretations of the Constitution must change because its authors could not foresee modern life.”
B
“The court must protect the Constitution from changes to its original meaning.”
C
“Government should exercise only those powers specifically named within the Constitution.”
D
“The Supreme Court must evaluate laws according to the literal language of the Constitution.”
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Which of the following best describes the Nisei 442nd Regimental Combat Team?

A
It was one of the most decorated regiments in military history.
B
It fought in the Pacific near Japan.
C
It was the most integrated army unit in WWII.
D
It consisted mostly of Chinese Americans.
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What problem was the Medicare program created to solve?

A
the lack of health care for low-income families
B
the lack of health care for older people
C
the lack of food for low-income families
D
the lack of housing for older people
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Which best describes how Brown v. Board of Education affected the United States?

A
It prompted the creation of the Southern Manifesto.
B
It forced Southern states to segregate their schools.
C
It dealt a blow to segregation in public facilities.
D
It allowed Linda Brown to attend a better public school.
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Which best describes Richard Nixon’s win in 1968?

A
Nixon’s win heralded a continuation of 1960s liberal politics.
B
Nixon’s win marked a pivot away from the era of social reform.
C
Nixon’s win indicated that the public supported the Vietnam War.
D
Nixon’s win suggested a turn away from conservative politics.
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Why did supporters of using the atomic bomb reject the idea of dropping one on a deserted island?

A
They thought the radioactive fallout was too dangerous.
B
They thought it would make Japan fight even harder.
C
They did not want other nations to know about the bomb.
D
They did not want to waste one of the remaining bombs.
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The arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union began when

A
the United States first launched a nuclear missile.
B
the Soviet Union developed its own atomic bomb.
C
the Soviet Union launched its first satellite.
D
NASA created the Mercury program.
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How did television contribute to the conformity of the 1950s?

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Television shows encouraged people to be individuals.
T
Television aired only news and information programs.
T
Television portrayed a lifestyle that many people tried to imitate.
T
Television programming had little creativity or new ideas.
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In 1954, after the French were defeated at Dien Bien Phu,

A
Communists controlled all of Vietnam.
B
Vietnam was divided at the 17th parallel.
C
an international committee gave Vietnam back to France.
D
the United States sent troops to Vietnam to remove the Communists.
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Which of the following best describes one contribution of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II?

A
They flew missions over the US.
B
They created a secret military code system.
C
They flew combat missions over Germany.
D
They helped develop the atomic bomb.

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