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1 05 WLE SS All Domains (05wlessalldomains) Name: Date: 1. Use the list below to answer this question. Germany invades Poland. the Holocaust V-E Day V-J Day All of these are associated with A. the Spanish-American War. B. World War I. C. World War II. D. the Korean War. 2. In 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment was the first amendment added to the United States Constitution after the Civil War. As a result of this amendment A. slavery was abolished. B. alcohol was not to be made or sold. C. free speech was protected. D. women obtained the right to vote. 3. The Chisholm Trail was important to cowboys. How did this trail impact the cowboys' lives? A. It was the trail used by the Indians as they were being forced to move farther west. B. It stretched from Texas to Kansas, allowing cattle to move from one area to another. C. It was another name for the Underground Railroad, which helped runaway slaves escape from their masters. D. It was a trail connecting the east coast to the west coast, so cattle could move from one side of the country to the other. 4. The United States got involved in the Persian Gulf War in the 1990s. What was the cause of our involvement? A. The British no longer wanted to trade in the Persian Gulf, and we supported them. B. The Russian government collapsed due to communism, so we came to their aid. C. Iraq invaded Kuwait, creating a conflict with the United States over oil use. D. The countries in the Middle East wanted to remain separate from the rest of the world, cutting off all oil supplies. 5. The Vietnam War began in the 1950s, and it did not end until What were the results of the war? A. The Soviet Union made South Vietnam a colony. B. All of Vietnam became communist. C. The United States made South Vietnam a U.S. territory. D. All of Vietnam became non-communist. 1

2 05 WLE SS All Domains (05wlessalldomains) 6. Use the list below to answer this question. the dust bowl falling prices banks failing the New Deal All of these are associated with the A. Civil War. B. Great Migration. C. Spanish-American War. D. Great Depression. 7. World War I actually began in 1914, but the United States did not enter the war until What was one of the reasons the United States entered World War I? A. to prevent Germany from taking over Europe B. to protect United States citizens living in Europe C. to protect Europe from an invasion by Russia D. to protect United States trade with other countries 8. In order for an amendment to become part of the Constitution, several steps need to be followed. At what point does an amendment become part of the Constitution? A. once the voters cast their votes B. once it is ratified by 3/4 of the states C. once the president presents the amendment. D. once the amendment is presented to Congress and the Senate 9. Your town has had an increase in the number of dogs roaming the town and destroying property. Some people want to ban dogs from the town. You like dogs. Which of the following would be an example of civic participation? A. You do not take any action, because you do not think it is a problem. B. You get your friends together and take your dogs for a walk. C. You go to a class where people are taught animal control and safety rules for dogs. D. You keep your dog fenced in your yard. 10. The Civil War was caused by a number of issues, but the issue of slavery led to the strongest disagreements. The book Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe added to the disagreements between the North and the South. The book was about slaves A. joining with their masters in the construction business. B. being brought to the South from western Africa. C. fleeing the South and heading to the North and freedom. D. moving to the West and starting a new country. 2

3 11. What was the "New Deal" of the 1930s? A. a government program designed to help people during the depression B. a government program that gave free land to homesteaders C. a government program that helped women get the vote D. a government program that spread civil rights throughout the country 12. Banks provide services in many areas that deal with an individual's money. What impact does a savings account have on an individual's money? A. Interest is paid on money in a savings account. B. Savings accounts stopped being offered after WWII. C. The government takes interest away each time a savings account is opened. D. Loans are given out to only those individuals who have a savings or checking account. 13. During the 1920s, Harlem became a major center for African American business and other activities. This period was called the "Harlem Renaissance." What specific reasons made this title appropriate? A. Harlem also attracted people from other countries of the world that introduced their cultures. B. A major program of building repair and construction took place. C. Harlem changed its form of city government to serve the people. D. African Americans in Harlem found a good environment for expression in literature, art, and music. 14. In 1950, the United States became involved in the Korean War. Why did the United States become involved in this war? A. to prevent the collapse of the government of North Korea B. to stop the spread of communism to South Korea C. to stop North Korea from taking over Hong Kong D. to prevent attacks against United States shipping 15. There have been a number of amendments added to the Constitution of the United States that deal with voting. The 15th Amendment was passed in 1870 after the Civil War. Which group gained the right to vote? A. property owners B. women C. black men D. immigrants WLE SS All Domains (05wlessalldomains) The Bill of Rights was written for several reasons. Which reason belongs in the list below? A. The Bill of Rights forces citizens to testify in court. B. The Bill of Rights clearly defines the rights of the citizens. C. The Bill of Rights identifies which religion citizens should choose. D. The Bill of Rights allows anyone, regardless of age, the right to carry a gun. 3

4 17. The period after the Civil War was known as Reconstruction. To deal with the conditions after the war, the federal government created the Freedmen's Bureau. What was its purpose? A. to help Union soldiers B. to help Confederate soldiers receive medical care C. to help former slaves D. to help women obtain the right to vote in elections 18. Where did Rosa Parks challenge segregation by refusing to give up her seat on the bus? A. Chicago, Illinois B. Montgomery, Alabama C. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania D. Los Angeles, California 19. What was the biggest problem facing the United States at the end of the Civil War? A. paying off war debts B. rebuilding the South and bringing it back into the Union C. setting up the Freedmen's Bureau D. catching and punishing the man who assassinated Lincoln 20. Which of the following is an example of due process of law? A. A police officer searches a home without permission. B. A citizen is arrested and taken to prison without a fair trial. C. A police officer gets permission from a judge to search a home. D. A citizen who is unable to afford an attorney is not provided an attorney or given a speedy trial. 21. Abraham Lincoln played a major role in ending slavery. How did he impact this issue? A. Lincoln developed the Underground Railroad. B. Lincoln fought in the Battle of Lexington. C. Lincoln voted for Texas to be a separate country. D. Lincoln wrote the Emancipation Proclamation. 22. The United States space program has benefited other things besides space travel. Some products that benefited from the space program were A. automobiles and railroads. B. airplanes and ships. C. tape recorders and record players. D. computers and heat-resistant materials. 05 WLE SS All Domains (05wlessalldomains) 4

5 23. People play different roles in economics producer, provider, consumer, and investor. The person working at a grocery store is a A. producer. B. provider. C. consumer. D. investor. 24. During World War II, Germany, Italy, and Japan were called the Axis Powers. The political leaders of these countries were Adolph Hitler for Germany, Benito Mussolini for Italy, and A. Chiang Kai-shek for Japan. B. Emperor Shihuangdi for Japan. C. Mao Tse-tung for Japan. D. Emperor Hirohito for Japan. 05 WLE SS All Domains (05wlessalldomains) 25. Many women worked in factories during World War II. What effect did this have on American society? A. Women were finally able to vote and hold political office. B. Women were able to join the military. C. It became harder for men to find work. D. People realized women were able to do factory work. 5

6 05 WLE SS All Domains (05wlessalldomains) Answer Key 1. C) World War II. 2. A) slavery was abolished. 3. B) It stretched from Texas to Kansas, allowing cattle to move from one area to another. 4. C) Iraq invaded Kuwait, creating a conflict with the United States over oil use. 5. B) All of Vietnam became communist. 6. D) Great Depression. 7. D) to protect United States trade with other countries 8. B) once it is ratified by 3/4 of the states 9. C) You go to a class where people are taught animal control and safety rules for dogs. 10. C) fleeing the South and heading to the North and freedom. 11. A) a government program designed to help people during the depression 12. A) Interest is paid on money in a savings account. 13. D) African Americans in Harlem found a good environment for expression in literature, art, and music. 14. B) to stop the spread of communism to South Korea 15. C) black men 16. B) The Bill of Rights clearly defines the rights of the citizens. 17. C) to help former slaves 18. B) Montgomery, Alabama 19. B) rebuilding the South and bringing it back into the Union 20. C) A police officer gets permission from a judge to search a home. 21. D) Lincoln wrote the Emancipation Proclamation. 22. D) computers and heat-resistant materials. 23. B) provider. 24. D) Emperor Hirohito for Japan. 25. D) People realized women were able to do factory work. 6

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