The United States promoted a rebuilding of the Japanese economy after the war __________. A) to ensure that Japan would be part of the anti-Soviet bloc B) so that Japanese consumers would buy American goods C) to provide work for demobilized American soldiers D) as Japan’s reward for joining NATO ANSWER Answer: A
Date: September 9th, 2020
The “American way” movement __________. A) encouraged all Americans to freely express their opinions B) celebrated the contributions of minorities to American culture C) focused mainly on anti-Communist propaganda D) received little support from the Truman administration ANSWER Answer: C
Date: September 9th, 2020
How did America’s experience of war differ from that of Great Britain, France, and the Soviet Union? A) The United States only had to fight on one front. B) The United States declared war on Germany long before the other Allies. C) The United States prospered during the war. D) The United States suffered more […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
Elvis Presley perfected his unique style listening and performing in Memphis on this black thoroughfare and center of African music. A) Bourbon Street B) Lauderdale Court C) Beale Street D) Easy Street ANSWER Answer: C
Date: September 9th, 2020
Eisenhower’s Vietnam policy __________. A) committed thousands of ground troops to helping the French B) left the South Vietnamese government to defend itself C) supported the Geneva Accords and helped hold national elections D) rejected commitment of American troops or use of nuclear weapons ANSWER Answer: D
Date: September 9th, 2020
The first foreign policy crisis Kennedy faced was a botched CIA-backed invasion of __________. A) Guatemala B) Cuba C) Lebanon D) Syria ANSWER Answer: B
Date: September 9th, 2020
Which of these did Kennedy have to address during the 1960 presidential campaign? A) his Catholicism B) his role in the HUAC hearing C) an alleged improper gift he received from a supporter D) the criminal activity of his father ANSWER Answer: A
Date: September 9th, 2020
Nashville college students led by James Lawson wanted not only to end segregation but also to create __________. A) a separate nation B) a Christian and Gandhian community C) black political dominance D) a personal cult of leadership ANSWER Answer: B
Date: September 9th, 2020
Which of these was at best a minimal success, if not a failure? A) Birmingham campaign B) March on Washington C) Albany movement D) Freedom Rides ANSWER Answer: C
Date: September 9th, 2020
To begin putting the new national government into operation, the House of Representatives did all of the following EXCEPT A) define the powers of the president. B) create several executive offices. C) place a tax on imports. D) organize the federal judiciary. ANSWER A
Date: September 9th, 2020
