Test Bank For The Unfinished Nation A Concise History of the
American People 8th Edition By Alan Brinkley , Andrew
Huebner, John Giggie 9780073513331 ALL Chapters .
The attack on Pearl Harbor caused changes in American domestic policies. What event was a
consequence of the attack on Pearl Harbor. - ANSWER: The United States government forced
Japaneses Americans to relocate to internment camps.
Following WWII, the United States experienced an era of unprecedented prosperity and economic
growth. What factor contributed to this post-war prosperity. - ANSWER: Increased consumer demand
for goods and services.
From 1910 to 1930, approximately 1.6 million migrants left rural areas in Southern states and moved
to Northern cities. This population shift was known as the Great Migration. Which group relocated
from the South to the North in the largest numbers during this period? - ANSWER: African Americans
What events resulted from the hostilities between the United States and the Soviet Union following
WWII? - ANSWER: The Space Race; The Cuban Missile Crisis; The competitive buildup of the nuclear
weapons.
After World War I, President Woodrow Wilson played a role in shaping the Treaty of Versailles.
Despite President Wilson's Efforts, the United States Senate refused to ratify the Treaty. Which
concern led to the U.S. to reject the Treaty of Versailles? - ANSWER: The treaty would draw the
United States into foreign entanglements through the League of Nations.
***The United States was concerned about the spread of communism throughout most of the 20th
century. Following WWI, suspected communists were persecuted in what was known as the Red
Scare. A similar pattern of persecution resurfaced after WWII. What was this development known as?
- ANSWER: McMarthyism.
Following World War I, the United States experienced a period of technological advancement in
transportation. Which advancement in transportation occurred during this period. - ANSWER: The
increased availability of the auto mobile which led to traffic congestion and increased demand for
gasoline.
How did U.S. national security policy change at the end of the Cold War? - ANSWER: The United States
reduced defense spending.
During the early 1900s, the movement for prohibition pushed legislators to enact social change
throughout the United States. Which social change was encouraged by the movement for prohibition
in the United States? - ANSWER: outlawing of alcohol in the United States.
During World War II, the U.S. government created a system to ration the distribution of certain
resources such as petroleum. How did the new system of regulation affect the distribution of
resources in the United States. - ANSWER: It limited the number of goods individuals could purchase.
During the 1950s, increased incomes and easy credit led many Americans to embrace which
phenomenon? - ANSWER: Consumerism
In the first half of the twentieth century, most immigrants came to the United States from European
countries. How did the pattern of immigration change between 1950 and 2000? - ANSWER: Most
immigrants came to the United States from Latin America.
, What foreign policy did the United States pursue after its involvement in WWI? - ANSWER: The United
States limited its involvement in international affairs.
Beginning with the Red Scare of the 1920s, which historical development contributed to a recurring
pattern of anti-communism in the United States? - ANSWER: accusations made by Senator Joseph
McCarthy in Congress.
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, many changes occured in U.S. agriculture as a result of
industrialization. What is one way industrialization affected agriculture. - ANSWER: Reduced the
amount of labor needed to grow crops.
How did the Marshall Plan aim to contain the spread of communism? - ANSWER: It helped to rebuild
and Strengthen European economies.
President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal policies contributed to what pattern 20th century U.S.
history? - ANSWER: The expanding role of the federal government.
Following WWI, large U.S. cities experienced increased competition for jobs and housing. Which
development was significant result of this pattern of urban changes? - ANSWER: a population shift to
rural areas for increased job opportunities.
Which factor influenced the U.S. government's decision to establish the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) in 1970? - ANSWER: New research on the harmful effects of pesticides.
Historians evaluate the credibility of sources using a number of criteria. What is one of the criteria
that historians consider? - ANSWER: The accuracy and internal consistency of the source.
Which source would provide the most credible information about the daily life of factory workers
during the 1880s? - ANSWER: A journal written by an employee at a factory.
On August 6 and 9, 1945, the United States dropped atomic bombs on Japanese cities of Hiroshima
and Nagasaki. How did the Soviet Union respond to this military action? - ANSWER: It intensified
development on and successfully tested its own nuclear weapons.
Why did the Soviet Union respond in a way that you identified in the last question? - ANSWER: It
wanted to retain political and military influence in the post-war world.
Who was in charge of investigating claims of communist activity in the government, armed forces,
universities, and other areas of American life during the Second Red Scare in the late 1940s and early
1950s? - ANSWER: House Un-American Activities Committee
How did the U.S. national security policy change at the end of the cold war? - ANSWER: The United
States reduced defense spending.
How did the Marshall Plan aim to contain the spread of communism? - ANSWER: It helped to rebuild
and Strengthen European economies.
What perspective held by Hispanic-American agricultural workers led to the creation of the United
Farm Workers? - ANSWER: Farm workers needed to organize in order to bargain with farm owners.
Before the 1950's, most immigrants to the United States came from Europe. What change in
immigration policy was reflected in the 1965 Immigration Act? - ANSWER: It allowed more immigrants
from Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Following WWI, large U.S. cities experienced increased competition for jobs and housing. Which
development was a significant result of this pattern of urban changes? - ANSWER: race riots fueled by
intolerance and continuing African-American migrations.
American People 8th Edition By Alan Brinkley , Andrew
Huebner, John Giggie 9780073513331 ALL Chapters .
The attack on Pearl Harbor caused changes in American domestic policies. What event was a
consequence of the attack on Pearl Harbor. - ANSWER: The United States government forced
Japaneses Americans to relocate to internment camps.
Following WWII, the United States experienced an era of unprecedented prosperity and economic
growth. What factor contributed to this post-war prosperity. - ANSWER: Increased consumer demand
for goods and services.
From 1910 to 1930, approximately 1.6 million migrants left rural areas in Southern states and moved
to Northern cities. This population shift was known as the Great Migration. Which group relocated
from the South to the North in the largest numbers during this period? - ANSWER: African Americans
What events resulted from the hostilities between the United States and the Soviet Union following
WWII? - ANSWER: The Space Race; The Cuban Missile Crisis; The competitive buildup of the nuclear
weapons.
After World War I, President Woodrow Wilson played a role in shaping the Treaty of Versailles.
Despite President Wilson's Efforts, the United States Senate refused to ratify the Treaty. Which
concern led to the U.S. to reject the Treaty of Versailles? - ANSWER: The treaty would draw the
United States into foreign entanglements through the League of Nations.
***The United States was concerned about the spread of communism throughout most of the 20th
century. Following WWI, suspected communists were persecuted in what was known as the Red
Scare. A similar pattern of persecution resurfaced after WWII. What was this development known as?
- ANSWER: McMarthyism.
Following World War I, the United States experienced a period of technological advancement in
transportation. Which advancement in transportation occurred during this period. - ANSWER: The
increased availability of the auto mobile which led to traffic congestion and increased demand for
gasoline.
How did U.S. national security policy change at the end of the Cold War? - ANSWER: The United States
reduced defense spending.
During the early 1900s, the movement for prohibition pushed legislators to enact social change
throughout the United States. Which social change was encouraged by the movement for prohibition
in the United States? - ANSWER: outlawing of alcohol in the United States.
During World War II, the U.S. government created a system to ration the distribution of certain
resources such as petroleum. How did the new system of regulation affect the distribution of
resources in the United States. - ANSWER: It limited the number of goods individuals could purchase.
During the 1950s, increased incomes and easy credit led many Americans to embrace which
phenomenon? - ANSWER: Consumerism
In the first half of the twentieth century, most immigrants came to the United States from European
countries. How did the pattern of immigration change between 1950 and 2000? - ANSWER: Most
immigrants came to the United States from Latin America.
, What foreign policy did the United States pursue after its involvement in WWI? - ANSWER: The United
States limited its involvement in international affairs.
Beginning with the Red Scare of the 1920s, which historical development contributed to a recurring
pattern of anti-communism in the United States? - ANSWER: accusations made by Senator Joseph
McCarthy in Congress.
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, many changes occured in U.S. agriculture as a result of
industrialization. What is one way industrialization affected agriculture. - ANSWER: Reduced the
amount of labor needed to grow crops.
How did the Marshall Plan aim to contain the spread of communism? - ANSWER: It helped to rebuild
and Strengthen European economies.
President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal policies contributed to what pattern 20th century U.S.
history? - ANSWER: The expanding role of the federal government.
Following WWI, large U.S. cities experienced increased competition for jobs and housing. Which
development was significant result of this pattern of urban changes? - ANSWER: a population shift to
rural areas for increased job opportunities.
Which factor influenced the U.S. government's decision to establish the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) in 1970? - ANSWER: New research on the harmful effects of pesticides.
Historians evaluate the credibility of sources using a number of criteria. What is one of the criteria
that historians consider? - ANSWER: The accuracy and internal consistency of the source.
Which source would provide the most credible information about the daily life of factory workers
during the 1880s? - ANSWER: A journal written by an employee at a factory.
On August 6 and 9, 1945, the United States dropped atomic bombs on Japanese cities of Hiroshima
and Nagasaki. How did the Soviet Union respond to this military action? - ANSWER: It intensified
development on and successfully tested its own nuclear weapons.
Why did the Soviet Union respond in a way that you identified in the last question? - ANSWER: It
wanted to retain political and military influence in the post-war world.
Who was in charge of investigating claims of communist activity in the government, armed forces,
universities, and other areas of American life during the Second Red Scare in the late 1940s and early
1950s? - ANSWER: House Un-American Activities Committee
How did the U.S. national security policy change at the end of the cold war? - ANSWER: The United
States reduced defense spending.
How did the Marshall Plan aim to contain the spread of communism? - ANSWER: It helped to rebuild
and Strengthen European economies.
What perspective held by Hispanic-American agricultural workers led to the creation of the United
Farm Workers? - ANSWER: Farm workers needed to organize in order to bargain with farm owners.
Before the 1950's, most immigrants to the United States came from Europe. What change in
immigration policy was reflected in the 1965 Immigration Act? - ANSWER: It allowed more immigrants
from Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Following WWI, large U.S. cities experienced increased competition for jobs and housing. Which
development was a significant result of this pattern of urban changes? - ANSWER: race riots fueled by
intolerance and continuing African-American migrations.
