Question 14(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

Question

(MC)

Which of these groups was largely left out of the rising prosperity in post-War America?

small businesses
blue-collar workers
inner-city minorities
suburban households
Question 15(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(MC)

The baby-boom that followed World War II later contributed to which of the following?

Expanding job opportunities in the 1980s
Dramatic increase in elementary school enrollment in the 1970s
Increase in Social Security collections in the 1950s
Creation of a youth culture in the 1960s
Question 16(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(HC)

The text below is from the charter of the United Nations:

WE THE PEOPLES OF THE UNITED NATIONS DETERMINED
to save succeeding generations from the [destruction] of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind, and
to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small, and
to establish conditions under which justice and respect for the obligations arising from treaties and other sources of international law can be maintained, and
to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom,
AND FOR THESE ENDS
to practice tolerance and live together in peace with one another as good neighbours, and
to unite our strength to maintain international peace and security, and
to ensure, by the acceptance of principles and the institution of methods, that armed force shall not be used, save in the common interest, and
to employ international machinery for the promotion of the economic and social advancement of all peoples.

Based on this excerpt, what was the member nations' stance on war and use of armed force?

War declared on one member nation has no bearing on the other members.
War is justified if the group's shared goals are being threatened.
War for any purpose is unnecessary and inhumane.
War places too much of a financial burden on nations and should be avoided.
Question 17(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(MC)

Which of the following was a result of the events of 9/11?

Some immigrants faced discrimination and prejudice.
Immigration from Arab nations doubled.
Many Muslims born in the United States were detained in camps.
Immigration as a whole in the United States declined.
Question 18(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(MC)

The immigration policies in place since the 1980s have resulted in which of the following?

a slowing of immigration from Eastern Europe
a steady increase in the population of Northeastern cities
a slowing of labor outsourcing to Asia and Latin America
a steady increase in the United States' Hispanic population
Question 19(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(LC)

Which president passed a series of acts related to housing which were designed to prevent discrimination and provide for those with low incomes?

Kennedy
Eisenhower
Truman
Johnson
Question 20(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(MC)

In the 1980s, which disease received more attention and research money after a memorial quilt was created to honor those who had died from it?

breast cancer
AIDS
leukemia
heart disease
Question 21(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(MC)

Which of these concerns dominated policymaking during George W. Bush's presidency?

ending a prolonged economic crisis
preventing terrorist attacks on U.S. territory
improving the quality of American public education
decreasing the United States' reliance on foreign energy sources
Question 22(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(MC)

Which event happened before the Cuban Missile Crisis was resolved?

Fidel Castro negotiated a secret agreement with the United States.
The United States dismantled its missiles in Turkey.
The United States enforced a military quarantine in international waters.
Nikita Kruschev was removed from office in the Soviet Union.
Question 23(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(MC)

How were the Freedom Rides and Freedom Summer similar?

Both relied on violent protests to achieve equality.
Both events focused on expanding voting rights for African Americans.
Both were created and led by white activists.
Both met with violent resistance in the South.
Question 24(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(HC)

The passage below is an excerpt from leaflets dropped on Japanese cities after the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima:

[B]ecause of your leaders' refusal to accept the surrender declaration that would enable Japan to honorably end this useless war, we have employed our atomic bomb.

The Soviet Union, because of this rejection on the part of the military, has notified your Ambassador Sato that it has declared war on your nation. Thus, all powerful countries of the world are now at war with you.

What did the United States hope would result from this leaflet?

an unconditional surrender by Japan
an attack on Japan by the Soviet Union
Japanese withdrawal from the Philippines
a declaration of war against Japan by France and Great Britain
Question 25(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(MC)

Which type of action was used by the Red Power movement more than any other?

boycotts
strikes
occupations
freedom rides
Question 26(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(MC)

How did the Black Panther Party's approach to the Civil Rights movement differ from that of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee?

The Black Panthers were more interested in ending economic oppression than legal segregation.
The Black Panthers excluded many African Americans rather than working to be as inclusive as possible.
The Black Panthers focused on protecting African Americans from white violence rather than ending segregation.
The Black Panthers wanted slow and careful integration into White-dominated society.

Answer 1

Here are the answers to the questions provided:

Question 14:
inner-city minorities - This group was largely left out of the rising prosperity in post-War America.

Question 15:
Dramatic increase in elementary school enrollment in the 1970s - The baby boom contributed to this increase.

Question 16:
War is justified if the group's shared goals are being threatened. - This reflects the member nations' stance on the use of armed force as articulated in the charter.

Question 17:
Some immigrants faced discrimination and prejudice. - After the events of 9/11, there was significant discrimination against certain immigrant groups, particularly those from Arab nations.

Question 18:
a steady increase in the United States' Hispanic population - Immigration policies since the 1980s have indeed resulted in this trend.

Question 19:
Johnson - President Lyndon B. Johnson enacted a series of acts related to housing aimed at preventing discrimination.

Question 20:
AIDS - The disease received significant attention and research funding after the memorial quilt was created.

Question 21:
preventing terrorist attacks on U.S. territory - This was a primary concern during George W. Bush's presidency following 9/11.

Question 22:
The United States enforced a military quarantine in international waters. - This action was taken before the Cuban Missile Crisis was resolved.

Question 23:
Both met with violent resistance in the South. - Both the Freedom Rides and Freedom Summer faced significant violent opposition.

Question 24:
an unconditional surrender by Japan - The United States hoped this would be the result of the leaflet campaign following the bombings.

Question 25:
occupations - This type of action was used more than any other by the Red Power movement.

Question 26:
The Black Panthers were more interested in ending economic oppression than legal segregation. - This distinguishes their approach from that of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, which focused more on legal integration and civil rights.

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