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American Civilization: An
Introduction 8th Edition
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TEST BANK
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David Mauk
Alf Tomas Tønnessen
John Oakland
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Comprehensive Test Bank for Instructors
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and Students
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rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution without
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Test Bankjiuh
— American Civilization: An Introduction, 8th Edition — David
Mauk, Alf Tomas Tønnessen, and John Oakland
Description
This test bank corresponds to the 8th edition of American Civilization: An
ST
Introduction by David Mauk, Alf Tomas Tønnessen, and John Oakland. It
follows the updated thematic structure of the textbook and provides
comprehensive assessment materials covering the political, social, cultural,
UV
economic, and institutional foundations of the United States. The content
reflects contemporary revisions in geography, demographics, governance,
culture, and media.
Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: The American Context
Chapter 2: The Country
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Chapter 3: The People: Settlement and Immigration
Chapter 4: The People: Women and Minorities
Chapter 5: Religious Culture
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Chapter 6: Political Institutions: The Federal Government
Chapter 7: Political Institutions: State and Local Government
Chapter 8: Foreign Policy
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Chapter 9: The Legal System
Chapter 10: The Economy
Chapter 11: Social Services
Chapter 12: Education
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Chapter 13: The Media
Chapter 14: Arts, Sports and Leisure Cultures
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© Medgeek
, Test Bank for American Civilization An
Introduction, 8e David Mauk, Alf Tomas
Tønnessen, John Oakland (All Chapters)
Chapter 1: The American Context
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1 When did the American War of Independence end?
(A) 1759
(B) 1783
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(C) 1815
(D) 1865
(E) 1918
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Answer:
(B) 1783
Feedback: The other dates mark the conclusion of different conflicts.
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2 The belief that the United States has a unique mission in the world is called what?
(A) Manifest Destiny
(B) Imperialism
PP
(C) American Exceptionalism
(D) Capitalism
(E) Cold War
RO
Answer:
(C) American Exceptionalism
Feedback: Although it reflects similar sentiments, Manifest Destiny refers to the belief that it was
the United States divinely ordained destiny to spread from coast to coast.
VE
3 In the spring of 2020, which of the following did the American people considered to be the
biggest threat facing the country?
D?
(A) Terrorism
(B) The spread of infectious diseases
, (C) Cyberattacks from foreign countries
(D) Chinese influence and power
(E) Russian influence and power
Answer:
(B) The spread of infectious diseases
Feedback: All of these were considered major threats but at the onset of the global COVID 19 pandemic
the threat of infectious diseases topped the list.
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4 During the 19th century, where did most immigrants to the US come from?
(A) Northwestern Europe
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(B) India & Pakistan
(C) Central America
(D) South America
(E) China
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Answer:
(A) Northwestern Europe
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Feedback: Patterns of immigration have changed over time.
5 According to US Census Bureau estimates in 2019, which was the largest non-White group in
the country?
PP
(A) Asians
(B) Latinos
(C) African Americans
RO
(D) Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders
(E) American Indian and Alaska Natives
Answer:
(B) Latinos
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Feedback: African Americans come in second.
6 What is the approximate size of the US population?
D?
(A) 240 million
(B) 300 million
American Civilization: An
Introduction 8th Edition
ST
UV
TEST BANK
IA
_A
David Mauk
Alf Tomas Tønnessen
John Oakland
PP
────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Comprehensive Test Bank for Instructors
RO
and Students
© David Mauk, Alf Tomas Tønnessen & John Oakland. All
VE
rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution without
permission is prohibited.
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||| ||| || ||| || | || ||| | || ||| |
9780367620943
© Medgeek
, Edrftgyihu
Test Bankjiuh
— American Civilization: An Introduction, 8th Edition — David
Mauk, Alf Tomas Tønnessen, and John Oakland
Description
This test bank corresponds to the 8th edition of American Civilization: An
ST
Introduction by David Mauk, Alf Tomas Tønnessen, and John Oakland. It
follows the updated thematic structure of the textbook and provides
comprehensive assessment materials covering the political, social, cultural,
UV
economic, and institutional foundations of the United States. The content
reflects contemporary revisions in geography, demographics, governance,
culture, and media.
Table of Contents
IA
Chapter 1: The American Context
Chapter 2: The Country
_A
Chapter 3: The People: Settlement and Immigration
Chapter 4: The People: Women and Minorities
Chapter 5: Religious Culture
PP
Chapter 6: Political Institutions: The Federal Government
Chapter 7: Political Institutions: State and Local Government
Chapter 8: Foreign Policy
RO
Chapter 9: The Legal System
Chapter 10: The Economy
Chapter 11: Social Services
Chapter 12: Education
VE
Chapter 13: The Media
Chapter 14: Arts, Sports and Leisure Cultures
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© Medgeek
, Test Bank for American Civilization An
Introduction, 8e David Mauk, Alf Tomas
Tønnessen, John Oakland (All Chapters)
Chapter 1: The American Context
ST
1 When did the American War of Independence end?
(A) 1759
(B) 1783
UV
(C) 1815
(D) 1865
(E) 1918
IA
Answer:
(B) 1783
Feedback: The other dates mark the conclusion of different conflicts.
_A
2 The belief that the United States has a unique mission in the world is called what?
(A) Manifest Destiny
(B) Imperialism
PP
(C) American Exceptionalism
(D) Capitalism
(E) Cold War
RO
Answer:
(C) American Exceptionalism
Feedback: Although it reflects similar sentiments, Manifest Destiny refers to the belief that it was
the United States divinely ordained destiny to spread from coast to coast.
VE
3 In the spring of 2020, which of the following did the American people considered to be the
biggest threat facing the country?
D?
(A) Terrorism
(B) The spread of infectious diseases
, (C) Cyberattacks from foreign countries
(D) Chinese influence and power
(E) Russian influence and power
Answer:
(B) The spread of infectious diseases
Feedback: All of these were considered major threats but at the onset of the global COVID 19 pandemic
the threat of infectious diseases topped the list.
ST
4 During the 19th century, where did most immigrants to the US come from?
(A) Northwestern Europe
UV
(B) India & Pakistan
(C) Central America
(D) South America
(E) China
IA
Answer:
(A) Northwestern Europe
_A
Feedback: Patterns of immigration have changed over time.
5 According to US Census Bureau estimates in 2019, which was the largest non-White group in
the country?
PP
(A) Asians
(B) Latinos
(C) African Americans
RO
(D) Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders
(E) American Indian and Alaska Natives
Answer:
(B) Latinos
VE
Feedback: African Americans come in second.
6 What is the approximate size of the US population?
D?
(A) 240 million
(B) 300 million
