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6864775918all the wars going on in Europe, Asia, and the Pacific Islands would be combined into one war --- World War IIAs a result of the Japanese "sneak" attack on Pearl Harbor and other pacific possessions? A. The U.s. would be involved in it own war with Japan separate from the war going on in Europe B.all the wars going on in Europe,Asia, and the Pacific islands would be combined into one war -- World War II C. United States territorial possessions in east Asia and the Pacific islands would be permanently lost to US control D. The way would be open for the union of soviet socialist republicans to spread their influence into Asia0
6326533801Bacon's RebellionThe event that led tot eh end of the labor system of indentured servitude? A. salem witch trials B. King Phillips war C. Bacon's rebellion D. passage of the navigation act1
6326558173Farm AnimalsBy the location of their dwellings the passage I comparing the workers on the plantations with? A. Native Americans B. European immigrants C. forest animals D. farm animals2
6326578801inheritance from their well off middle class familiesThe planter class rose to a position to be free from physical toil as result of A. legislation from the colonial assemblies B. inheritance from their well off middle class families C. grants of land from the ruling monarchs of Great Britain D. hard work in acquiring the lands of the plantation3
6326605431Puritan (protestant) ethicIn term of the development of the American character the planter class did NOT have what characteristic that is considered to be an essential ingredient in its development? A. Puritan (Protestant) ethic B. Respect for liberty C. Constitutionalism D. Principles of republicanism4
6326629835PuritansThe observations made in the passage above tends to contradict the commonly accepted views of which group? A. Puritan B. Separatists C. Frontiersmen D. Pioneers5
6326647601Settlement houseThe ideas of progress, perfectibility, and betterment as expressed in the Ver Steeg interpretation influenced which late 19th and early 20th century movement? A. Gospel of Wealth B. Settlement House C. social Darwinism D. Nativism6
6326677706PragmatismThe Buoyant, self confident, optimistic view of the colonial Americans led to 19th century belief A. religious conformity B. original sin C. secularism D. Pragmatism7
6326735013progress and bettermentThe two concepts that dominated the daily lives of the colonials were A. condemned and doomed B. economic hardship C. progress and betterment D. enlightenment philosophy8
6326758618socialThe type or kind of history that is contained in the above document could best be described as being written from which of the following frame of reference (aka Point of View)?9
6326781174upper class and the massesAccording to the interpretation which types of people were welcome in the plantations? A. Fellow slave owning planters B. the social equal of the owners C. Upper class and the masses D. spiritual and religious ones10
6326798795Private home vacation rentalsComplaints by innkeepers about the hospitality of the planters hurting their business are similar to the complaints of modern day hotels who try to stop which enterprise A. roadside and motels B. bed and breakfast C. destination resorts D private home vacation11
6328090151wanted to hear the news of what was going on in the world and in the colonyOne reason why the planters invited all types of people into his house was that he A. viewed these people as potential investors in his business B. wanted to hear the news of what was going on in the world and in the colony C. believed that all people, regardless of their race, were equal in the eyes of God D. hoped to run for political office in the future and was trying to get their support12
6328124879Columbian ExchangeSugar became a major product in going from the Caribbean to Europe in what is now usually called the A. market revolution B. commercial revitalization C. Columbian exchange D. triangle trade13
6328161595gave up larger land areas for smaller ones that produced itAccording to the passage above sugar became so important that European countries A. used it as a form of money B. gave up larger land areas for smaller ones that produced it C. made alliances to fight the British to keep them from gaining a sugar monopoly D. went into debt producing it14
6328195462the amount of sugar consumption was more than 1/3rd of a pound a day per person among North AmericansA historical continuity that started in the 17th century and continued into the 20th century is that A. the amount o sugar consumption was more than 1/3rd of a pound a day per person B. countries with the largest amount of sugar production became the richest countries in the world C. the final ending of slavery in Brazil in 1888 brought an end to sugar production in Latin America D. in order to curb sugar consumption laws were passed in the united states to curtail its production15
6329409519democracyThe political term frequently associated with the Jacksonian era is A. democracy B. republic C. confederation D. popular sovereignty16
6329431413JeffersoniansAlthough the two movements differed the Jacksonians liked to trace their origins back to the A. anti-federalists B. Federalists C. Jeffersonians D. Whigs17
6329452725DemocratsFrom 1828 to 1860 the Jacksonians became the dominant political party and were called which party? A. National Republicans B. Federalist C. Democratic -Republicans D. Democrats18
6329490325distrust of privilege and large businesses, belief in rotation in office, support for states' rightsThe issues the Jacksonians believed in included A. support for the national bank, and internal improvements B. distrust of privilege and large businesses, belief in rotation in office, support for states' rights C. reforms like temperance, abolitionism, mental health, prisons, schools, vegetarianism, peace D. Homestead Act, Wilmot Proviso, Preemption, Nativism, sabbatarianism19
6329643908his imperious nature included trampling the constitution and use of the veto to create one-man ruleWhich of the following is the best interpretation of the meaning of the above political cartoon? A. Jackson wanted to have the dame prestige that European monarchs had B. his imperious nature included trampling the constitution and use of the veto to create one-man rule C. The throne and scepter symbolized a republics equality with the royalty of Europe D. Political opponents depicted him s weakling and a coward20
6329716913Imperial presidencies of Johnson and NixonWhich of the following could be a considered to be a continuity in untied state history similar to the depiction of Jackson? A. Expansionist presidencies of Polk and Taylor B. Progressive presidencies of Roosevelt and Wilson C. conservative presidencies of Coolidge and Hoover D. Imperial presidencies of Johnson and Nixon21
6329788369Veto of the re-charter bill for the second bank of the united statesWhich of the following actions by President Andrew Jackson best supports the interpretation of his presidency in the cartoon shown above? A.Expulsion of the Cherokee nation from Georgia and Tennessee B. Refusal to support the admission of Texas to the union as a slave state C. Veto of the re-charter bill for the second bank of the united states D. Adoption of the independent treasury plan22
6330009168Land of ownershipIn the passage above Tecumseh points out an important philosophical difference between the Indians and the whites over which issue that the Dawes and Wheelor-Howard Act would try to solve? A. Role of chief B. Decisions of the council C. Land ownership D. Religion23
6330076387Dawes Severalty ActA subsequent decision by U.S. politicians to impose assimilation by making the Indians into yeoman farmers was passage of the A. homestead Act B. Morrill Act C. Newlands Act D. Dawes Severalty Act24
6330106682Trail of Tearsin what would prove to be the ultimate indignity for the Indians, the civilized tribes of the southeast would be forced of miles west in what became known as the A. Great Trek B. Trail of Tears C. Mass Migration D. Native American Exodus25
6330187195riot and intimidate officials to stop the distribution of the stampsThe colonial response to the Stamp Act was to A. comply with the law as a good British subjects B. rely upon petitions to get the law repealed by parliament C. riot and intimidate officials to stop the distribution of the stamps D. file legal action against the act so the British courts could nullify the act26
6330227375American RevolutionThe action of the colonials in this 1765 incident would ultimately lead to the A. American Revolution B. writing the constitution C. abolition of the navigation acts D. jailing of the mob leaders27
6330306708Sons of libertyIn order to improve their image, after this incident against the Stamp Act the Boston mob began to call themselves A. Minutemen B. Committees of Correspondence C. Colonial Militias D. Sons of Liberty28
6330334836Revolutionary WarThe conflict that Patrick Henry is referring to eventually became the A. French and Indian War B. War between the States C. Revolutionary War D. American-British War29
6330373742Olive BranchWhen Henry refers to " our petitions have been slighted" which of the following is a subsequent petition that was spurned by the British? A. Petition of Rights B. Olive Branch C. Petition to the Courts D. Laurel Wreath30
6330419025Manifest DestinyThe idea of God raising up friends to fight our battles for us became a major part of what 19th century movement that saw providence as guiding the country? A. Great Awakening B. Abolitionism C. Social Gospel D. Manifest Destiny31
6330482406I only regret that I have but one life to give for my countryHenry's statement of " give me liberty or give me death" was put into practice by Nathan Hale when he was being put to death by the British and said, A. I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country B. we have met the enemy and they are ours C. the end may justify the means as long as there is something to justify the end D. it is better to die on your feet than live on your knees32
6330545727Bill of RightsHenry's statement of a British guard will stationed in every house was a reference to which British practice of quartering that was detested by the colonials and was later outlawed in the A. Articles of confederation B. Suffolk Resolves C. Washington's farewell address D. Bill of rights33
6330571191convening of the First Continental CongressThis 1773 event captured in the lithograph directly led to A. the death of Crispis Attucks and four others B. the establishment of "home rule" for Massachusetts C. British issuing the "writs of assistance" D. convening of the First Continental Congress34
6330654722Passed the Coercive Acts that the colonials called the Intolerable ActsAs a consequence of this event the British took which subsequent action? A. passed the coercive acts that the colonials called the intolerable acts B. petitioned the colonials legislature asking them to pay for the tea C. Rescinded the Tea Act because of the success of the Sons of Liberty D. blamed the Mohawk Indians for the destruction of the tea35
6330693266the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and Affordable Care ActA modern day protest by groups calling themselves the " Tea Party" movement oppose A. an extension of the New Deal programs under President Clinton B. undeclared and unpaid for wars in Afghanistan and Iraq C.the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and Affordable Care Act D. Great Society overreaches including the War on Poverty, the War on Drugs, and Aid to Families with Dependent Children36
6330842448The revolution was two-sided, on one hand a struggle between the colonists and England and on the other hand a struggle between the colonists themselvesWhich of the following statements could be used to support this interpretations? A. The revolution was two-sided, on one hand a struggle between the colonists and England and on the other hand a struggle between the colonists themselves B. These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stand by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and women C. Americans, although having political disagreements, some of which sparked violence, had nonetheless always operated within a framework of agreement on basic principles, namely political and economic liberalism D. Throughout American history there has been a wide consensus about which policies to follow and the colonists were no exception to this as they comprised a homogeneous group that engaged in a unified battle against the English as a common enemy37
6330856582The Revolution was effected [sic] before the War commenced. The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people, a change in their religious sentiments of their duties and obligationsAll of the following are factual or interpretive statements that support the Becker interpretation Except A. the North-end mob clashed with the South- end mob over the political control of the streets of Boston B. James Otis' motivation in arguing against the "writs od assistance" had as much to do with his opposition to the Hutchinson machine that controlled the politics of Massachusetts as it did over any issue of " natural rights" C. class conflict between the merchants and the artisans characterized the internal revolution in the cities of the colonies D. The Revolution was effected [sic] before the War commenced. The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people, a change in their religious sentiments of their duties and obligations38
6330903448First AmendmentThe ideas expressed in this document were later incorporated into A. the U.S. constitution B. Declaration of Independence C. First Amendment D. Gettysburg Address39
6330926411Absence of the word GodMost modern day neo-conservatives and conservatives would object to which of the following: A. the Christian practice of love and charity B. freedom of religion C. reason directing man's action D. Absence of the word God40
6330952890Foreign PolicyThe development of political parties into Federalists and Jeffersonians came primarily because of discord over A. Religion B. Economics C. Social Structure D. Foreign Policy41
6330952891FederalistsThe reference to foreign allegiance to the British was reference to which political party? A. Federalists B. Republican C. Whig D. Democratic42
6330955766Passage of the Alien and Sedition ActsThe Jeffersonians or Democratic Republicans were most opposed to which of the following Federalists sponsored measures that attempted to stifle the Jeffersonians dissent? A. undeclared naval war with France in the Caribbean B. Conduct of the French in th eXYZ affair C. Passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts D. Whiskey Tax43
6331051187birthClass structure in America existed in the 1780s but was based on all of the following EXCEPT A. birth b. wealth c. property d. ability44
6331062007GentlemenThose who had the attributes of superior wealth and status in the in the 1780s in America were given the descriptive title of A. aristocracy b. the rich c. Mr. d. Gentlemen45
6331080035commerce/manufacturingThe change that occurred between the 1780s and the 1880s regarding men of wealth is that the men of wealth of the letter period, the so-called, nouveaux riche, or new rich were primarily men of a. property b. commerce/manufacturing c. high social status d. hereditary wealth46
6331092494gentlemenFashionable dress, education, art patronage and buying luxuries were all attributes of a. men of hereditary wealth b. the well born c. gentlemen d. self-made me47
6331117454Articles of ConfederationThis government established in 1789 replaced which of following governments? a. Articles of Confederation b. Parliament c. Continental Congress d. Declaration of Independence48
6331124922ReligiousThe phrase "do ordain" in this document has what kind of connotation? a. Secular b. Religious c. Intellectual d. Economic49
6331134931sovereignty of the peopleThe Preamble to the United States Constitution was based on the idea of which theory of government? a. compact b. divine right c. sovereignty of the people d. hereditary50
6331147139change of governmentThe U.S. Constitution primarily represents a a. statement of philosophy b. propaganda document c. law or ordinance d. change of government51
6331167780RepublicanWhich modern day political party is often perceived as being the party of the rich, well-born, and the able? a. Republican b. Democrat c. Libertarian d. Federalist52
6331176468DemocraticWhat term was seen as a negative one by the Federalist and some of the Jeffersonians? a. Republican b. Aristocratic c. Democratic d. Federalism53
6331187163Andrew JacksonThe first time a political party could use the term democrat openly without trepidation was under which Man's Presidency? a. George Washington b. Andrew Jackson c. Martin Van Buren d. Abraham Lincoln54
63312267371st Amendment to the U.S. ConstitutionThis statement is from which document in United states history? a. Preamble to the U.S. Constitution b. Declaration of Independence c. 1st Amendment to the U. S. Constitution d. Articles of Confederation55
6331248951Senate and House of RepresentativesWhich of the following institutions does the document refer to in prohibiting certain actions a. State Governments b. Senate and House of Representatives c. Supreme Court d. President and Cabinet56
6331264651civil libertiesThe freedoms mentioned in the quotation above are usually known collectively as a. civil liberties b. rights of passage c. democracy d. liberal rights57
6331277918people have the right to found a religion and worship as they pleaseThe phrase "respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof" means a. tax money can be used to support churches b. established churches can be supported by the government c. private religious schools are exempt from constitutional limitations d. people have the right to found a religion and worship as they please58
6331292650votingAll of the following are rights or freedom guaranteed in this document EXCEPT a. speech b. petition c. voting d. assembly59
6331303821House and Senate could not agreeThe reason that the President of the United States was not given a title is because a. the Constitution forbid it b. Washington was not in favor of a title c. House and Senate could not agree d. a title was foreign to the American political experience60
6331320804Mr. PresidentThe failure to provide the President with a formal title resulted in what subsequent title that emerged out of practice and experience? a. Mr. President b. Citizen President c. Hail to the Chief d. Honorable President61
6331334912European monarchiesThe reference the Senate made of "a decent respect for the opinion and practice of civilized nations" was likely referring to a. the democratic nations of the world b. economic trading partners of the U.S. c. an international alliance system d. European monarchies62
6331350530Jacksonian democracyWhat later 19th century political movement dealt the death knell to the trapping of monarchy that the Federalist flirted with? a. Manifest destiny and western expansion b. Jacksonian democracy c. Mid-Century immigration of Irish and Germans d. The Whig Party's American System63
6331376844Immigration of the Irish and the southern GermansThe great anti-Catholic crusade from 1830 to 1860 was caused primarily by which of the following events in the United States history? a. Immigration of the Irish and the southern Germans b. Manifest destiny bringing in large areas of Mexican territory c. Development of a national economy through the market revolution d. Sectionalism becoming the dominant characteristic of political life64
6331402692election of John F. Kennedy, a practicing Catholic as PresidentTo a certain extent anti-Catholicism was put to rest in the mid-20th century with the a. merger of the Roman Catholic and mainstream Protestant churches b. inter-marriage of Catholics with non-Catholics c. election of John F. Kennedy, a practicing Catholic as President d. acceptance by the Church of modern religious practices like the non-Latin Mass65
6331418864RepublicansThe American or Know-Nothing Party became the second largest political party in the House of Representatives with 52 members to the Democrats 82 in 1854 but their numbers would plummet in 1856 as which new party took most of their membership? a. Democrats b. Republicans c. Whigs d. Free Soil66
6331441480IrelandA primary reason for the anti-Catholic crusade was the large number of immigrants who were arriving from a. the Balkans b. Scandinavia c. Mediterranean countries d. Ireland67
6331456205Uncle Tom's CabinWhich popular novel against slavery was inspired by Weld's book? a. Gone With the Wind b. Red Badge of Courage c. Uncle Tom's Cabin d. The Impending Crisis of the South68
6331466363AbolitionThe sentiments expressed in the above passage were a part of which movement to get rid of slavery? a. Colonization b. Emancipation c. Eradication d. Abolition69
6331484270the words of the slave owners themselvesThe Weld book proved the inhumanity of the institution of slavery in the South primarily by a. running newspaper advertisements in the South condemning slavery b. the words of the slave owners themselves c. comparing it to slavery in Africa and the Middle East d. analyzing laws in the South that defended and protected slavery70
63315028612nd Great AwakeningThe Evangelicalism referred to in the above passage was a part of which mid 19th century movement a. Transcendentalism b. Enlightenment c. 2nd Great Awakening d. Progressivism71
6331518754CatholicThe only one of the following religions that did not engage in evangelicalism was a. Catholic b. Methodist c. Baptist d. Congregational72
6331527688AbolitionismFinney's social conscience form of evangelism resulted in inspiring what reform movement that would eventually dominate all reform movements in the antebellum period? a. temperance b. Mental Health c. Communitarianism d. Abolitionism73
6331542016PuritansThe evangelical belief of conversion or being "born again" was similar to regeneration that originally came from the a. Cavaliers b. Puritans c. Quakers d. Anabaptist74
6332693766socialThe type or kind of history that is contained in the above document could best be described as being written from which of the following frame of reference (aka point of view)? A. Economic B. Diplomaitc C. Political D. Social75
6863957764Articles of ConfederationThis government established in 1789 replaced which of following governments? A. Articles of Confederation B. parliament C.Continental Congress D. Declaration of Independence76
6863969094sovereignty of the peopleThis document was based on the idea of which theory of government? A. compact B. divine right C. sovereignty of the people D. hereditary77
68639801671st Amendment to the U.S. ConstitutionThis statement is from which document in United States History? A. Preamble to the U.S. constitution B. Declaration of Independence C. 1st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution D. Articles of Confederation78
6863987171Senate and House of RepresentativesWhich of the following institutions does the document refer to in prohibiting certain actions? A. State Governments B. Senate and House of Representatives C. Supreme Court D. President and Cabinet79
6863995594votingAll of the following are rights or freedoms guaranteed in this document EXCEPT A. speech B. petition C. voting D. assembly80
6864007088House and Senate could not agreeThe reason that the President of the United States was not given a title is because A, the constitution forbid it B. Washington was not in favor of a title C. House and Senate could not agree D. a title was foreign to the American political experience81
6864021128Mr. PresidentThe failure to provide the President with a formal title resulted in what subsequent title that emerged out of practice and experience? A. Mr. President B. Citizen President C. Hail of the Chief D. Honorable President82
6864031181Jacksonian democracyWhat later 19th century political movement dealt the death knell to the trappings of monarchy that the Federalist flirted with? A. Manifest destiny and western expansion B. Jacksonian democracy C. Mid-century immigration of Irish and Germans D. The Whig Party's American System83
6864121782Immigration of the Irish and the southern GermansThe great anti-Catholic crusade from 1830 to 1860 was caused primarily by which of the following events in United States history? A. immigration of the Irish and the southern Germans B. Manifest destiny bringing in large areas of Mexican territory C. Development of a national economy through the market revolution D. sectionalism becoming the dominant characteristic of political life84
6864144754RepublicansThe American or Know-Nothing Party became the second largest political party in the House of Representatives with 52 members to the Democrats 82 in 1854 but their numbers would plummet in 1856 as which new party took most of their membership? A. Democrats B. Republicans C. Whigs D. Free soil85
6864161938IrelandA primary reason for the anti-Catholic crusade was the large number of immigrants who were arriving from A. the Balkans B. Scandinava C. mediterrian countries D. Ireland86
6864175357Defending slavery by using the scriptures by those calling themselves christiansThe passage above is primary directed against which aspect of slavery? A. inhumane treatment of the Africans during the middle passage B. Making the Africans into slaves on West Indies Islands C. Defending Slavery by using the scriptures by those calling themselves Christians D. The failure to include the abolition of slavery in the Declaration of Independence87
6864184521Slave trade act of 1808Paine's objections in 1775 would ultimately be partially successful with the passage of the88
6864193260Middle passageThe scene that Equiano is describing was given which euphemistic name by the "slavers?"89
6864211711making them pay double the usual fine if it is with a negro man or womanThe code in the above passage discriminates against those who commit fornication (sex outside of marriage) by90
6864220856Children would take the status of free or slave from their motherVirginia's slave code of 1662 firmly established that91
6864614162Economic reasonsWhich of the following was a direct cause of the migration westward post-Civil War? A. The Civil War B. Economic reasons C. The completion of the transcontinental railroad D. The Sharecropper Contract92
6864644624the ideals of liberty and equality set forth in the American Revolution had reverberationsThe passage above demonstrates that A. America's commitment to democracy led it to extend aid to the revolutionaries of France. B. the ideals of liberty and equality set fourth in the American Revolution had reverberations in many places are the world C. the support of the French was vital to the Americans' success during the revolution. D. the French Revolution helped to convince many Americans of the need for a centralized power.93
6864677357the French and Indian (Seven Years') WarThe Proclamation above sought to address British-Indian relations following the conclusion of A. French and Indian (Seven Years') war B. The American Revolution C. the Pueblo Revolt D. The Atlantic slave Trade94
6864686572colonists' perception of British policies designed to re-assert political and economic control over the coloniesActs of protest like the one pictured above occurred in response to A. Colonists' perception of British policies designed to re-assert political and economic control over the colonies B. citizens fears that the government could not protect the borders from Native American attacks C. Popular frustration over the persistence of elitism in colonial governments D. anger over the use of protest in what may considered a political debate between the colonists and the British Government95
6864700129supported American isolationismThose who agreed with the viewpoint of the cartoonist would most likely have A. encouraged American expansion in Latin B. called for a defense of democratic principles aboard C. supported American isolationism D. lobbied for a stronger role for the United States in global affairs.96
6864709780European exploitation of native populations and resourcesThe ideas expressed by de las Casas were the result of which of the following A. European exploitation of native populations and resources B. The introduction of domesticated livestock into the western hemisphere C. The introduction of African slave labor into the Americans D. Widespread deadly epidemics caused by encounters with Europeans97
6864718348any act contrary to the Constitution should not be allowedAccording to the Constitution A. the legislative branch has more power than the other two branches B.Ultimate power rests with the courts C. states have the ability to nullify laws made by the federal government D. any act contrary to the constitution should not be allowed98
6864723134The idea that the Massachusetts Bay Colony was a colony of religious believersWinthrop's ideas on Puritan settlement were largely based on which of the following? A. the prohibition of slavery in New England in this period B. Fears of Spanish territorial settlement in New England C. the idea that the Massachusetts Bay Colony was a colony of religious believers D. The ethnic diversity of colonists in New England99
686472687114 pointsThe Atlantic Charter was similar to which earlier document in U.S. history A. Emancipation Proclamation B. Monroe Doctrine C. 14 points D. Declaration of Independence100
6864736465United NationsThe Atlantic Charter was the basis of which subsequent international organization? A. united Nations B. North Atlantic Treaty Organization C. League of Nations D. North American Free Trade Agreement101
6864746306The war aims of the allied nations in the World War IIThe eight points of the Atlantic Charter established which of the following? A. The foundations of what became the General Agreement of Trade and Tariffs B. The justification for the outbreak of the Cold War C. The cornerstone of the Anglo-American bilateral alliance D. The war aims of the allied nations in World War II102
6864759490HawaiiThe main Japanese attack took place in which territorial possession of the United States? A. Puerto Rico B. American Samoa C. Tahiti D. Hawaii103
6864766128IsolationistsThis action by Japan would end which powerful group's strong influence on American foreign policy? A. Interventionist B. Internationalists C. Isolationists D. Exceptionalists104
6864782220it had broken the Japanese code and knew wan attack was forthcomingThe attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise only because of its location as the U.S. expected an attack because A. it had broken the Japanese code and knew an attack was forthcoming B. The U.S. was historically aware that Japan had launched "sneak" in the past to start wars C. the rival imperial ambitions of Japan and U.S. meant a war was inevitable D. economic conditions in Japan gave it no choice but to expand geographically105
6864798099Supporting free people who were being subjugated by armed groupsIn a speech before Congress, President Harry Truman took the unprecedented peach-time step of A. signing a formal military alliance with Greece and Turkey B. combating communist aggression by sending combat ground troops to fight the enemy C. forming an alliance with Great Britain to assist Greece and Turkey's fight against aggression D. supporting free people who were being subjugated by armed groups106
6864806800A growing acceptance in Congress for U.S. engagement in the worldThe action taken in Greece and Turkey indicated what shift in public opinion in U.S. foreign policy? A, a desire to reaffirm the Neutrality Acts of the 1930's B. A growing acceptance in Congress for U.S. engagement in the world C. The movement to bring the boys home now that the war was over D. Bipartisanship in foreign policy led by Republican leaders like Senator Robert Taft107
6864814713Great BritainAfter being battered in WWII, which country would no longer be the traditional financial and economic supporter of Greece and Turkey A. Germany B. Soviet Union C. Great Britain D. United States108
6864823683ContainmentThe Truman Doctrine was the first specific example of the implementation of which policy that would govern U.S. foreign policy for the next 40 years. A. Containment B. Isolationism C. Neo-conservatism D. Colonization109

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