Unit Test — Cumulative exam Answers

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After serving as the commander of US forces in Europe, Dwight D. Eisenhower

A
became the supreme commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force.
B
served in the Pacific Theater under General Douglas MacArthur.
C
ceded his position to General George Patton.
D
retired from the military and public service in general.
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What were the financial effects of the September 11th attacks?

A
The attacks caused a panic in the stock market, and stock prices fell.
B
The attacks helped lift the nation out of a recession, and stock prices rose.
C
The attacks led to a rise in stocks as consumers supported the economy.
D
The attacks had little effect on the stock market or the US economy.
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Which of the following saw a decrease in the United States during the 1950s?

A
government spending
B
the birthrate
C
unemployment
D
consumer demand
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Which action led to the Warren Court case about students’ right to free speech in public schools?

A
a protest against the Vietnam War
B
a lesson about birth control
C
a policy requiring public prayer
D
a speech criticizing integration
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How did President Clinton’s impeachment affect Republicans?

A
They lost support in the 1998 election.
B
They vowed to file additional charges.
C
They were applauded for bringing charges.
D
They gained more power in Congress.

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