US History Second Semester Final

21 August 2022
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Propaganda posters painted an unrealistic picture of war because they showed
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only happy people, not people suffering or dying.
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How did Roosevelt's Lend-Lease Act shift US foreign policy away from isolationism?
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It lent arms to Allied forces and allowed them to pay later.
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A provision of the US Neutrality Act of 1935
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prohibited the sale of arms to any belligerent nations.
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US war bonds helped the war effort by
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loaning money to the government.
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The raw materials that the US produced more of during World War II than any other country were
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oil and steel.
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Who made up the National Defense Advisory Commission?
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politicians, businessmen, and scientists
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In the Supreme Court's decision in Korematsu v. United States, the court said that Korematsu
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was not a spy but could not be granted equal rights.
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Which statement best describes the role of West Coast newspapers in provoking fear of Japanese people in the 1940s?
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The newspapers reported rumors about Japanese Americans being spies.
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Shortly after the Munich Agreement gave Germany the Sudetenland, Hilter invaded
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Poland.
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Which of the following is a feature of democratic systems but not totalitarian systems?
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freedom of speech
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How did America's involvement in World War II impact race relations in the military?
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Individuals of different backgrounds made significant contributions to the war effort, which encouraged racial integration in the military.
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How did the US government limit the amount of scarce goods that a person could obtain?
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It made the purchase of large quantities of goods illegal.
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Which of the following best describes the beginning of the World War II?
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France and Britain declared war on Germany following Germany's invasion of Poland.
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How did braceros help the war effort?
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They helped meet labor shortages for industry.
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Which of the following best describes the state of the US economy at the end of World War II?
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It was starting to come out of the Great Depression.
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Under Executive Order 9066, the military
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could remove people considered a threat from their homes.
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How were the Japanese able to surprise the US at Pearl Harbor?
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Japanese aircraft carriers had approached Hawaii unnoticed.
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A result of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor was
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thousands of Americans died, and the US declared war.
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Which of the following best explains why Germans and Italians gave up their civil liberties and embraced totalitarianism?
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They supported fascist leaders who promised relief from economic hardships.
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Which of the following best summarizes the status of World War II technologies today?
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They have continued to improve and are still used today.
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Which of the following best defines the term braceros?
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immigrants from Mexico who had contracts to work in America, mostly in agriculture
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Before World War II, women had served in war as
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nurses.
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During World War II, the US government sent people of Japanese ancestry to internment camps based on
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whether they lived in an exclusion zone.
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Which of the following explains why the Munich Agreement is an example of appeasement?
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The participants gave Hitler something valuable in exchange for peace.
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Which two groups helped the US boost its World War II production to record levels?
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labor and business
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If Honduras wanted to trade goods with China, how would they negotiate the treaty?
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through representatives elected from each country
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The Preamble states all of the following reasons for presenting the Declaration except ā€”
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the United States has become a light of freedom for other nations of the world
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The main purpose of the G20 is to
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cooperate to prevent financial crises.
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Many children around the world suffer from __________, or a lack of essential vitamins and minerals.
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malnutrition
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A company that builds a factory in another country to hire workers for less money is trying to save on its
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human resources.
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How are MNCs and the WTO similar?
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They influence the world economy.
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Civil society organizations focus efforts on __________.
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finding long-term solutions to poverty and creating a greater quality of life for all people
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In the "Universal Declaration of Human Rights," what is most important for the full realization of the pledge made in the Declaration of Human Rights?
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universal respect and observance of human rights
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Even though nearly 200 nations have adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in many nations these rights are frequently abused.
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True
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The primary mission of the World Bank today is to __________
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reduce poverty around the globe
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If a country lowers tariffs, what will most likely happen?
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Imports will increase.
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When was the "Universal Declaration of Human Rights" written?
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1946-1948
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In the preamble to the "Universal Declaration of Human Rights," which freedom is not identified as a fundamental human right?
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freedom to bear arms
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was created by which international organization?
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United Nations
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Which statement best explains financial crises in the global economy?
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A financial crisis in one country can quickly spread to other countries.
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An important function of __________ is to develop programs for rebuilding a nation's economy.
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the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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Which of the following nations is known to enlist children as young as eight into its army?
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Colombia
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Which of the following professions is most similar to an MNC?
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a traveling salesperson with business offices in different cities and countries
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In 2000 how many members were in the United Nations?
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189
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In which country were tens of thousands of children forced to serve in rebel armies?
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Uganda
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According to United Nations, Human Rights are __________, meaning they apply to everyone regardless of race, age, nationality, gender, or ethnicity.
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universal
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Poverty reduction is the main goal of the
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World Bank.
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Which one of the following statements about air pollution is FALSE?
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Air pollution is only a problem in the developing world.
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Which of the following nations or regions does not dominate the global marketplace?
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South Asia
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In what year was the United Nations established?
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1945