History Is Misery Exam
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- 1.
Food was given to the needy in
- A.
Shantytowns
- B.
Breadlines
- C.
El Congreso
- D.
The Department of Food and Agriculture
Correct Answer
B. BreadlinesExplanation
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- 2.
The bill to establish a Federal Emergency Relief Board was
- A.
Passed by Congress
- B.
Supported by hoover
- C.
Not passed
- D.
Suggested by a columnist for the New York Times
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C. Not passedExplanation
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- 3.
Who gathered the jobless into Unemployed Leagues to demand work?
- A.
A.J. Muste
- B.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
- C.
John Nance Garner
- D.
Marvel Cooke
Correct Answer
A. A.J. MusteExplanation
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- 4.
Some Economists felt the depression was caused by
- A.
Unequal distribution of wealth
- B.
Crop failures
- C.
High import taxes
- D.
Too few goods for sale
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A. Unequal distribution of wealthExplanation
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- 5.
Many economists said the depression was
- A.
A result of import restrictions
- B.
A product of scientific management
- C.
The fault of the unions
- D.
Part of the business cycle
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D. Part of the business cycleExplanation
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- 6.
At the height of the depression, the number of unemployed workers reached about
- A.
1 million
- B.
15 million
- C.
50 million
- D.
100 million
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B. 15 millionExplanation
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- 7.
Which of the following was not an effect of the depression?
- A.
Divorce rate rose
- B.
Birthrate declined
- C.
More marriages took place
- D.
There were more suicides
Correct Answer
C. More marriages took placeExplanation
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- 8.
Among the most popular films of the era were
- A.
Gangst@ movies
- B.
Newsreels
- C.
Silent films
- D.
Historic re-creations
Correct Answer
C. Silent filmsExplanation
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- 9.
Who promised to put the political and economic system "at the service of the people"?
- A.
Herbert Hoover
- B.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
- C.
Andrew Mellon
- D.
A.J. Muste
Correct Answer
B. Franklin D. RooseveltExplanation
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- 10.
The theories of which of the following people influenced many New Deal recovery programs?
- A.
John Maynard Keynes
- B.
John Collier
- C.
Charles E. Coughlin
- D.
Robert C. Weaver
Correct Answer
A. John Maynard KeynesExplanation
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- 11.
Which region of the United States was called the "Dust Bowl"?
- A.
West Co@st
- B.
Rocky Mountains
- C.
Great Plains
- D.
East Coast
Correct Answer
C. Great PlainsExplanation
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- 12.
Who produced the famous photograph Migrant Mother?
- A.
Gordon Parks
- B.
Roy E. Striker
- C.
Margaret Bourke-White
- D.
Dorothea Lange
Correct Answer
D. Dorothea LangeExplanation
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- 13.
What famous novel about the Old South was written by Margaret Mitchell?
- A.
The grapes of Wrath
- B.
Pimp Chronicles
- C.
Their Eyes Were Watching God
- D.
Gone With The Wind
Correct Answer
D. Gone With The WindExplanation
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- 14.
The Share-Our-Wealth program was proposed by
- A.
Dr. Francis E. Townsend
- B.
Huey Long
- C.
Al Smith
- D.
Charles E. Coughlin
Correct Answer
B. Huey LongExplanation
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- 15.
When Roosevelt First proposed his New Deal
- A.
Congress rejected it outright
- B.
Congress passed all 15 of the measures
- C.
Only half of the measures were passed
- D.
The measures were debate for a full year before they were passed
Correct Answer
B. Congress passed all 15 of the measuresExplanation
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- 16.
Roosevelt's "fireside chats" were
- A.
Television broadcasts
- B.
Public rallies
- C.
Private meetings
- D.
Radio broadcasts
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D. Radio broadcastsExplanation
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- 17.
The famous line "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself" was spoken by
- A.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
- B.
Warren G. Harding
- C.
Eleanor Roosevelt
- D.
Will Rogers
Correct Answer
A. Franklin D. Roosevelt -
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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
- A.
Failed in it's first year
- B.
Insured each bank deposit
- C.
Supplied loans to banks
- D.
Provided loans to farmers
Correct Answer
B. Insured each bank depositExplanation
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- 19.
The Civilian Conservation Corps did all of the following EXCEPT
- A.
Plant trees
- B.
Clear brush
- C.
Develop campsites
- D.
Build roads
Correct Answer
C. Develop campsites -
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The Tennessee Valley Authority did all of the following EXCEPT
- A.
Make loans to small businesses
- B.
Fight illiteracy
- C.
Build dams
- D.
Fight soil erosion
Correct Answer
A. Make loans to small businessesExplanation
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- 21.
All of the following were critics of the New Deal except
- A.
Huey Long
- B.
Harry L. Hopkins
- C.
Dr. Francis E. Townsend
- D.
Al Smith
Correct Answer
B. Harry L. HopkinsExplanation
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- 22.
Roosevelt wanted to reform the Supreme Court because he believed Nine Justices were
- A.
Too progressive
- B.
Too liberal
- C.
Against the older citizens
- D.
Too old and stuck in their ways
Correct Answer
D. Too old and stuck in their waysExplanation
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- 23.
The Revenue Act of 1935
- A.
Raised taxes on the wealthy
- B.
Lowered taxes on the wealthy
- C.
Raised taxes for all americans
- D.
Lowered taxes for all americans
Correct Answer
A. Raised taxes on the wealthyExplanation
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- 24.
The Republican Candidate who lost to Roosevelt in the 1940 election was
- A.
Herbert Hoover
- B.
Charles Evans Hughes
- C.
Wendell Wilkie
- D.
Barton K. Wheeler
Correct Answer
C. Wendell Wilkie -
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The Atlantic Charter stated that the United States and Britian would not
- A.
Attack Hitler
- B.
Remain neutral
- C.
Pursue territorial expansion
- D.
Appease Hitler
Correct Answer
C. Pursue territorial expansionExplanation
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What did the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act require?
- A.
An increase of the federal budget deficit
- B.
A balanced federal budget by 1986
- C.
Automatic spending cuts when the deficit reached a certain amount
- D.
Reduced defense spending
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After the Persian Gulf War, the Senate
- A.
Removed the ban against women serving as c0mb@+ p1l0+$
- B.
Removed the limitations against women fighting in ground battles
- C.
Provided all women soldiers who fought in the war with medals of honor
- D.
Passed a bill that removed all restrictions that limited women's military roles
Correct Answer
A. Removed the ban against women serving as c0mb@+ p1l0+$Explanation
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- 28.
When did the Berlin Wall open?
- A.
1992
- B.
1989
- C.
1979
- D.
1975
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B. 1989 -
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What was William Gibson's warning?
- A.
That the Soviet Union should not be trusted
- B.
That a seri3s of natur@l disasters would start beginning in 1990
- C.
That technology might someday take over the world
- D.
That environmental poisoning would take place if precautions were not made
Correct Answer
C. That technology might someday take over the worldExplanation
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What was perestroika?
- A.
A plan to develop a democratic Soviet constitution
- B.
A plan to restructure the Soviet government and economy
- C.
A new Soviet political party
- D.
A shipyard outside of Gdansk, Poland
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A new type of Soviet sausage patty
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What was the result of the pro-democracy protests in China in 1989?
- A.
New reforms loosening the policies of Communist party were enacted
- B.
Hundreds and perhaps thousands of protesters were killed by the government
- C.
A democratically elected government was installed
- D.
Thousands of pr0t3st3r$ were deported to the United States
Correct Answer
B. Hundreds and perhaps thousands of protesters were killed by the governmentExplanation
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What did members of the New Right support?
- A.
School prayer and a strong national defense
- B.
Abortion rights and gun control
- C.
Gun control and school prayer
- D.
The ERA and a strong national defense
Correct Answer
A. School prayer and a strong national defenseExplanation
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Which of the following countries was NOT an ally of the United States during the Persian Gulf War?
- A.
Egypt
- B.
France
- C.
Saudi Arabia
- D.
Jordan
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Which of the following Supreme Court justices was accused of sexual harassment during his confirmation hearings?
- A.
Anthony Kennedy
- B.
Thurgood Marshall
- C.
David Souter
- D.
Clarence Thomas
Correct Answer
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What made the Persian Gulf War different from all preceeding wars?
- A.
Women served as combat pilots
- B.
The war was won on the ground
- C.
Television reporters were banned
- D.
High-tech weapons played an important role
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Who was the independent presidential candidate who won 7 percent of the popular vote in 1980?
- A.
Pat Paulsen
- B.
John Anderson
- C.
My homie George Bush
- D.
Walter Mondale
Correct Answer
B. John Anderson -
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The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
- A.
Eliminated all medium-range nuclear missiles from Europe
- B.
Eliminated all medium-range nuclear missiles from the United States and the Soviet Union
- C.
Eliminated all long-range nuclear missiles but allowed for medium-range missiles in the Soviet Union and United States
- D.
Eliminated all medium-range nuclear missiles from Asia and Africa
Correct Answer
A. Eliminated all medium-range nuclear missiles from Europe -
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Which activity consumed most of the Pentagon's budget between 1981 and 1985?
- A.
The building of nuclear weapons
- B.
Civil defense preparation
- C.
The construction of defensive missile systems
- D.
Paying salaries
Correct Answer
A. The building of nuclear weaponsExplanation
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Who became the leader of the Soviet Union in 1985?
- A.
Boris Yeltsin
- B.
Mikhail Gorbachev
- C.
Lech Walesa
- D.
Erich Honecker
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B. Mikhail Gorbachev -
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What did the Soviet Union do when pro-democracy demonstrations broke out in East Germany in 1989?
- A.
It sent in troops to break up the demonstrations
- B.
It called a summit between East German and Soviet leaders
- C.
It did nothing
- D.
It provided the demonstrators with military protection
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C. It did nothing -
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What was glasnost?
- A.
A period of political repression
- B.
A policy of openness that promised more freedoms for the Soviet people
- C.
A series of programs that revitalized the Soviet economy
- D.
A series of reciprocal trade agreements between the Soviet Union and the United States
- E.
A new type of Soviet pastry
Correct Answer
B. A policy of openness that promised more freedoms for the Soviet peopleExplanation
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Which of the following dates will "live in infamy"?
- A.
December 7, 1941
- B.
September 1, 1939
- C.
April 7, 1940
- D.
August 23, 1939
Correct Answer
A. December 7, 1941Explanation
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The policy that the united states followed in the 1920's and 1930's was called
- A.
Isolationism
- B.
Imperialism
- C.
Militarism
- D.
Protectionism
Correct Answer
A. IsolationismExplanation
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Which nation had a secret organization called the resistance?
- A.
Norway
- B.
France
- C.
Germany
- D.
Finland
- E.
Griffindor
Correct Answer
B. FranceExplanation
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Which nation violated the Kellogg-Briand pact in 1931?
- A.
China
- B.
Japan
- C.
Germany
- D.
Italy
Correct Answer
B. JapanExplanation
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The U.S naval fleet at Pearl Harbor was bombed by
- A.
China
- B.
Germany
- C.
Japan
- D.
Italy
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C. JapanExplanation
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- 47.
The Soviet Union;s powerful army was called the
- A.
Red Army
- B.
Russian Front
- C.
Red Men
- D.
Red-nose reindeer
- E.
Redshirts
Correct Answer
A. Red ArmyExplanation
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Historians estimate that the number of people who died as a result of Stalin's policies was
- A.
500,000
- B.
5 million
- C.
10 million
- D.
30 million
Correct Answer
D. 30 millionExplanation
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- 49.
In 1935 Italy invaded the African nation of
- A.
Somalia
- B.
Kenya
- C.
Egypt
- D.
Ethiopia
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D. Ethiopia -
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Who did Hitler blame for Germany's loss of World War I?
- A.
Soldiers
- B.
Politicians
- C.
United States
- D.
Italy
Correct Answer
B. PoliticiansExplanation
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