Question
16. What is de facto segregation?
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2 points
Separation enforced by law
A delay in school integration
Segregation is present in society despite no laws enforcing it
The use of violence to ensure integration
17. A 1971 public-opinion poll showed that two-thirds of Americans favored withdrawing American troops from Vietnam, even if it meant a communist takeover of South Vietnam. What does this reveal about changing Cold War attitudes?
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2 points
Most Americans no longer considered communism as threatening as they once did
Americans were more sympathetic to communist movements
Most Americans had turned against South Vietnam
Americans had turned against South Vietnam
18. How did many white southerners, including Congress members, react to desegregation?
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2 points
They welcomed African Americans into their community
They celebrated the Brown vs. Board decision
They protested and reacted violently
They had no significant reaction
19. What is de jure segregation?
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2 points
Separation enforced by law
A delay in school integration
Segregation is present in society despite no laws enforcing it
The use of violence to ensure integration
20. Why did Al Qaeda target the World Trade Center and the Pentagon?
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2 points
The World Trade Center and the Pentagon served as symbols of American economic and military power.
The World Trade Center and the Pentagon were easy targets due to lax security.
The World Trade Center and the Pentagon were the closest targets to Al Qaeda’s American base of operations.
The World Trade Center and the Pentagon were where the United States froze Al Qaeda’s monetary assets and launched attacks on Al Qaeda’s military bases.
21. All of the following are ways American domestic policies changed after the 9/11 attacks EXCEPT?
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2 points
The U.S. government enacted policies that strengthened border security.
The U.S. government began placing American Muslims in internment camps.
The U.S. government expanded screening of international travelers.
The U.S. government dramatically increased domestic surveillance.
22. What strategic message did President Bush hope to send to U.S. allies in the Middle East and around the world in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks?
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2 points
He wanted to distinguish that America’s true enemies were Islam and Muslims themselves, not a network of terrorists and the governments supporting them.
He wanted to distinguish that America’s true enemies were a network of terrorists and the governments supporting them, not Islam or Muslims themselves.
He wanted to make it clear the U.S. knew the Soviet Union was responsible for the 9/11 attacks and not countries in the Middle East.
He wanted to make it clear that all former allies in the Middle East were now seen as enemies potentially harboring terrorists.
23. How did the Patriot Act violate American civil liberties?
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2 points
It violated the constitutional protection of freedom of religion.
It violated the constitutional right to peacefully assemble to petition the government.
It violated the constitutional protection of freedom of speech and the prohibition of unreasonable search and seizure.
It violated the constitutional protection against self-incrimination.
24. What evidence helped U.S. authorities conclude that Al Qaeda was responsible for the 9/11 attacks?
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2 points
British intelligence agents intercepted a message in which Osama bin Laden admitted to orchestrating the attacks.
Osama bin Laden had stated he wanted to end U.S. influence in the Middle East and had initiated previous attacks on U.S. targets.
Osama bin Laden had sent a message to President Bush saying the attacks would happen unless the United States released members of Al Qaeda held at Guantanamo Bay.
U.S intelligence officers had tortured captured members of Al Qaeda until they admitted Osama bin Laden had orchestrated the attacks.
25. All of the following are ways the 9/11 attacks were similar to the attack on Pearl Harbor EXCEPT?
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2 points
The attack occurred when the United States was at peace.
The enemy struck various targets from the air.
The United States was caught unprepared.
The attack targeted an American commercial complex.
26. All of the following are effects the 9/11 attacks and their aftermath had on the American public EXCEPT?
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2 points
There was widespread panic that a military draft would begin.
The attacks briefly helped unite the country.
The aftermath sparked a debate about the security measures the government put in place.
Hate crimes directed toward Muslims rose.
27. All of the following are ways the 9/11 attacks were different from the attack on Pearl Harbor EXCEPT?
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2 points
The 9/11 attackers used passenger planes.
The 9/11 attackers conducted the strikes as a suicide mission.
The 9/11 attackers struck a military target.
The 9/11 attackers lost control of one airplane to its passengers.
28. All of the following statements are true of the wars in Iraq and/or Afghanistan EXCEPT?
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2 points
The wars caused destruction and killed innocent civilians.
The wars created the conditions for ongoing civil wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Correct intelligence on the part of the United States regarding the location of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq strengthened U.S. credibility and influence in the Middle East.
The United States led the invasion of Iraq and the overthrow of Saddam Hussein because of a belief Saddam Hussein was hiding weapons of mass destruction.
29. Which statement describes a continuing effect of the Social Security Act of 1965?
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2 points
A pension system provides economic support to retired workers
Payroll taxes are decreased for certain employers and their workers
Widows with families receive larger benefits than widowers with families
Farm workers and domestic workers have to secure their own insurance
30. The term "Jazz Age" describes which time period in American history?
*
2 points
The 1920s
The 1930s
The 1940s
The 1950s
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2 points
Separation enforced by law
A delay in school integration
Segregation is present in society despite no laws enforcing it
The use of violence to ensure integration
17. A 1971 public-opinion poll showed that two-thirds of Americans favored withdrawing American troops from Vietnam, even if it meant a communist takeover of South Vietnam. What does this reveal about changing Cold War attitudes?
*
2 points
Most Americans no longer considered communism as threatening as they once did
Americans were more sympathetic to communist movements
Most Americans had turned against South Vietnam
Americans had turned against South Vietnam
18. How did many white southerners, including Congress members, react to desegregation?
*
2 points
They welcomed African Americans into their community
They celebrated the Brown vs. Board decision
They protested and reacted violently
They had no significant reaction
19. What is de jure segregation?
*
2 points
Separation enforced by law
A delay in school integration
Segregation is present in society despite no laws enforcing it
The use of violence to ensure integration
20. Why did Al Qaeda target the World Trade Center and the Pentagon?
*
2 points
The World Trade Center and the Pentagon served as symbols of American economic and military power.
The World Trade Center and the Pentagon were easy targets due to lax security.
The World Trade Center and the Pentagon were the closest targets to Al Qaeda’s American base of operations.
The World Trade Center and the Pentagon were where the United States froze Al Qaeda’s monetary assets and launched attacks on Al Qaeda’s military bases.
21. All of the following are ways American domestic policies changed after the 9/11 attacks EXCEPT?
*
2 points
The U.S. government enacted policies that strengthened border security.
The U.S. government began placing American Muslims in internment camps.
The U.S. government expanded screening of international travelers.
The U.S. government dramatically increased domestic surveillance.
22. What strategic message did President Bush hope to send to U.S. allies in the Middle East and around the world in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks?
*
2 points
He wanted to distinguish that America’s true enemies were Islam and Muslims themselves, not a network of terrorists and the governments supporting them.
He wanted to distinguish that America’s true enemies were a network of terrorists and the governments supporting them, not Islam or Muslims themselves.
He wanted to make it clear the U.S. knew the Soviet Union was responsible for the 9/11 attacks and not countries in the Middle East.
He wanted to make it clear that all former allies in the Middle East were now seen as enemies potentially harboring terrorists.
23. How did the Patriot Act violate American civil liberties?
*
2 points
It violated the constitutional protection of freedom of religion.
It violated the constitutional right to peacefully assemble to petition the government.
It violated the constitutional protection of freedom of speech and the prohibition of unreasonable search and seizure.
It violated the constitutional protection against self-incrimination.
24. What evidence helped U.S. authorities conclude that Al Qaeda was responsible for the 9/11 attacks?
*
2 points
British intelligence agents intercepted a message in which Osama bin Laden admitted to orchestrating the attacks.
Osama bin Laden had stated he wanted to end U.S. influence in the Middle East and had initiated previous attacks on U.S. targets.
Osama bin Laden had sent a message to President Bush saying the attacks would happen unless the United States released members of Al Qaeda held at Guantanamo Bay.
U.S intelligence officers had tortured captured members of Al Qaeda until they admitted Osama bin Laden had orchestrated the attacks.
25. All of the following are ways the 9/11 attacks were similar to the attack on Pearl Harbor EXCEPT?
*
2 points
The attack occurred when the United States was at peace.
The enemy struck various targets from the air.
The United States was caught unprepared.
The attack targeted an American commercial complex.
26. All of the following are effects the 9/11 attacks and their aftermath had on the American public EXCEPT?
*
2 points
There was widespread panic that a military draft would begin.
The attacks briefly helped unite the country.
The aftermath sparked a debate about the security measures the government put in place.
Hate crimes directed toward Muslims rose.
27. All of the following are ways the 9/11 attacks were different from the attack on Pearl Harbor EXCEPT?
*
2 points
The 9/11 attackers used passenger planes.
The 9/11 attackers conducted the strikes as a suicide mission.
The 9/11 attackers struck a military target.
The 9/11 attackers lost control of one airplane to its passengers.
28. All of the following statements are true of the wars in Iraq and/or Afghanistan EXCEPT?
*
2 points
The wars caused destruction and killed innocent civilians.
The wars created the conditions for ongoing civil wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Correct intelligence on the part of the United States regarding the location of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq strengthened U.S. credibility and influence in the Middle East.
The United States led the invasion of Iraq and the overthrow of Saddam Hussein because of a belief Saddam Hussein was hiding weapons of mass destruction.
29. Which statement describes a continuing effect of the Social Security Act of 1965?
*
2 points
A pension system provides economic support to retired workers
Payroll taxes are decreased for certain employers and their workers
Widows with families receive larger benefits than widowers with families
Farm workers and domestic workers have to secure their own insurance
30. The term "Jazz Age" describes which time period in American history?
*
2 points
The 1920s
The 1930s
The 1940s
The 1950s
Answers
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Sure! Here are the answers to your questions based on historical context:
**16. What is de facto segregation?**
**Answer:** Segregation is present in society despite no laws enforcing it.
**17. What does the 1971 public-opinion poll reveal about changing Cold War attitudes?**
**Answer:** Most Americans no longer considered communism as threatening as they once did.
**18. How did many white southerners, including Congress members, react to desegregation?**
**Answer:** They protested and reacted violently.
**19. What is de jure segregation?**
**Answer:** Separation enforced by law.
**20. Why did Al Qaeda target the World Trade Center and the Pentagon?**
**Answer:** The World Trade Center and the Pentagon served as symbols of American economic and military power.
**21. All of the following are ways American domestic policies changed after the 9/11 attacks EXCEPT?**
**Answer:** The U.S. government began placing American Muslims in internment camps.
**22. What strategic message did President Bush hope to send to U.S. allies in the Middle East and around the world in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks?**
**Answer:** He wanted to distinguish that America’s true enemies were a network of terrorists and the governments supporting them, not Islam or Muslims themselves.
**23. How did the Patriot Act violate American civil liberties?**
**Answer:** It violated the constitutional protection of freedom of speech and the prohibition of unreasonable search and seizure.
**24. What evidence helped U.S. authorities conclude that Al Qaeda was responsible for the 9/11 attacks?**
**Answer:** Osama bin Laden had stated he wanted to end U.S. influence in the Middle East and had initiated previous attacks on U.S. targets.
**25. All of the following are ways the 9/11 attacks were similar to the attack on Pearl Harbor EXCEPT?**
**Answer:** The attack targeted an American commercial complex.
**26. All of the following are effects the 9/11 attacks and their aftermath had on the American public EXCEPT?**
**Answer:** There was widespread panic that a military draft would begin.
**27. All of the following are ways the 9/11 attacks were different from the attack on Pearl Harbor EXCEPT?**
**Answer:** The 9/11 attackers struck a military target.
**28. All of the following statements are true of the wars in Iraq and/or Afghanistan EXCEPT?**
**Answer:** Correct intelligence on the part of the United States regarding the location of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq strengthened U.S. credibility and influence in the Middle East.
**29. Which statement describes a continuing effect of the Social Security Act of 1965?**
**Answer:** A pension system provides economic support to retired workers.
**30. The term "Jazz Age" describes which time period in American history?**
**Answer:** The 1920s.
Feel free to ask if you need more details on any of these topics!
**16. What is de facto segregation?**
**Answer:** Segregation is present in society despite no laws enforcing it.
**17. What does the 1971 public-opinion poll reveal about changing Cold War attitudes?**
**Answer:** Most Americans no longer considered communism as threatening as they once did.
**18. How did many white southerners, including Congress members, react to desegregation?**
**Answer:** They protested and reacted violently.
**19. What is de jure segregation?**
**Answer:** Separation enforced by law.
**20. Why did Al Qaeda target the World Trade Center and the Pentagon?**
**Answer:** The World Trade Center and the Pentagon served as symbols of American economic and military power.
**21. All of the following are ways American domestic policies changed after the 9/11 attacks EXCEPT?**
**Answer:** The U.S. government began placing American Muslims in internment camps.
**22. What strategic message did President Bush hope to send to U.S. allies in the Middle East and around the world in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks?**
**Answer:** He wanted to distinguish that America’s true enemies were a network of terrorists and the governments supporting them, not Islam or Muslims themselves.
**23. How did the Patriot Act violate American civil liberties?**
**Answer:** It violated the constitutional protection of freedom of speech and the prohibition of unreasonable search and seizure.
**24. What evidence helped U.S. authorities conclude that Al Qaeda was responsible for the 9/11 attacks?**
**Answer:** Osama bin Laden had stated he wanted to end U.S. influence in the Middle East and had initiated previous attacks on U.S. targets.
**25. All of the following are ways the 9/11 attacks were similar to the attack on Pearl Harbor EXCEPT?**
**Answer:** The attack targeted an American commercial complex.
**26. All of the following are effects the 9/11 attacks and their aftermath had on the American public EXCEPT?**
**Answer:** There was widespread panic that a military draft would begin.
**27. All of the following are ways the 9/11 attacks were different from the attack on Pearl Harbor EXCEPT?**
**Answer:** The 9/11 attackers struck a military target.
**28. All of the following statements are true of the wars in Iraq and/or Afghanistan EXCEPT?**
**Answer:** Correct intelligence on the part of the United States regarding the location of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq strengthened U.S. credibility and influence in the Middle East.
**29. Which statement describes a continuing effect of the Social Security Act of 1965?**
**Answer:** A pension system provides economic support to retired workers.
**30. The term "Jazz Age" describes which time period in American history?**
**Answer:** The 1920s.
Feel free to ask if you need more details on any of these topics!