The American Pageant 13th Edition Quiz
If you are undertaking AP history it is wise for you to ensure that you get revision material for the chapters you have covered. The factual quiz below covers some topics from the 13th edition if American pageant and is designed to test your knowledge on this aspect. Give it a try!
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Which of the following was true of women in American society by the mid-1980s?
- A.
They no longer had to contend with occupational segregation.
- B.
Most adult women worked for pay outside the home.
- C.
The earnings gap between women workers and men workers disappeared.
- D.
Most new mothers left the job market permanently.
Correct Answer
B. Most adult women worked for pay outside the home.Explanation
By the mid-1980s, most adult women in American society worked for pay outside the home. This suggests that a significant number of women were actively participating in the workforce, indicating a shift in societal norms and expectations regarding women's roles. It does not imply that women no longer faced occupational segregation or that the earnings gap between women and men had disappeared. The statement also does not provide information about the choices made by new mothers regarding their participation in the job market.Rate this question:
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In Bakke v. University of California, the Supreme Court?
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Outlawed quotas and upheld the principle of affirmative action.
- B.
Upheld quotas and outlawed the principle of affirmative action.
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Outlawed quotas and the principle of affirmative action.
- D.
Upheld quotas and the principles of affirmative action.
Correct Answer
A. Outlawed quotas and upheld the principle of affirmative action.Explanation
In Bakke v. University of California, the Supreme Court ruled that the use of racial quotas in college admissions was unconstitutional. However, they also held that universities could consider race as one factor among many in their admissions process, thus upholding the principle of affirmative action. This decision struck a balance between prohibiting the use of rigid quotas while still allowing for the consideration of race as a factor to promote diversity and equal opportunity.Rate this question:
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Evangelical Protestants and conservative Catholics in the 1980s and 1990s generally agreed on all of the following issues EXCEPT?
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Federal aid to religious schools.
- B.
Opposition to abortion.
- C.
Political participation by the clergy.
- D.
The AIDS disease might be understood as the consequences of immorality.
Correct Answer
C. Political participation by the clergy.Explanation
Evangelical Protestants and conservative Catholics in the 1980s and 1990s generally agreed on federal aid to religious schools, opposition to abortion, and the belief that the AIDS disease might be understood as the consequences of immorality. However, they did not agree on political participation by the clergy. While conservative Catholics believed that clergy should be involved in politics, evangelical Protestants generally held the view that clergy should not directly participate in political activities.Rate this question:
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The most important method of the 1970s designed to overcome segregation in the schools was?
- A.
State court-mandated desegregation of the real estate market.
- B.
Federal court-ordered busing.
- C.
Voluntary desegregation of schools, with a state court oversight.
- D.
Federal court-mandated desegregation of the real estate market.
Correct Answer
B. Federal court-ordered busing.Explanation
Federal court-ordered busing was the most important method of the 1970s designed to overcome segregation in schools. This involved transporting students to schools outside of their neighborhood in order to achieve racial integration. It was mandated by federal courts as a way to enforce desegregation and ensure equal educational opportunities for all students, regardless of their race or ethnicity. This method was implemented in many cities across the United States and played a significant role in breaking down barriers and promoting integration in schools.Rate this question:
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The right-to-life movement succeeded in?
- A.
Creating a constitutional amendment banning abortions.
- B.
Helping to defeat pro-choice politicians and achieving restrictions on abortions.
- C.
Getting the Stewart v. Freeman case to the Supreme Court.
- D.
All of these choices are correct.
Correct Answer
B. Helping to defeat pro-choice politicians and achieving restrictions on abortions.Explanation
The right-to-life movement succeeded in helping to defeat pro-choice politicians and achieving restrictions on abortions. This means that they were able to influence political outcomes in favor of their cause and implement policies that limit access to abortions.Rate this question:
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The baby-boom generation will create a major problem in the future by?
- A.
Placing an enormous strain on the Social Security system.
- B.
Producing an even larger generation of children than itself.
- C.
Creating a housing surplus.
- D.
Causing immigration restrictions to be imposed upon many deserving people.
Correct Answer
A. Placing an enormous strain on the Social Security system.Explanation
The baby-boom generation refers to the significant increase in birth rates following World War II. As this generation ages and reaches retirement, there will be a large number of individuals relying on the Social Security system for financial support. This will place a tremendous burden on the system, as there will be fewer workers contributing to the system compared to the number of retirees who are drawing benefits. This strain on the Social Security system is expected to create a major problem in the future.Rate this question:
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By 1980, the American economy was beginning to show a pattern of?
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Increased per-worker productivity.
- B.
Massive reinvestment in capital industry.
- C.
A significant shift from industrial to service employment.
- D.
Permanent prosperity.
Correct Answer
C. A significant shift from industrial to service employment.Explanation
The correct answer is a significant shift from industrial to service employment. This is because by 1980, the American economy was undergoing a transformation where there was a notable change in the composition of the workforce. There was a decline in industrial jobs, such as manufacturing, and a rise in service sector jobs, such as healthcare, finance, and information technology. This shift reflected the changing nature of the American economy, as it moved away from traditional manufacturing industries towards a more service-oriented economy.Rate this question:
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A striking feature of the new wealth of the 1980s was?
- A.
The extent to which people put their money into savings accounts.
- B.
The degree to which wealth came from moving assets around rather than from creating goods.
- C.
How many new industries were created during the decade.
- D.
All of these choices are correct.
Correct Answer
B. The degree to which wealth came from moving assets around rather than from creating goods.Explanation
During the 1980s, a significant feature of the new wealth was the emphasis on moving assets around rather than creating goods. This implies that wealth was generated through financial activities such as investments, mergers, and acquisitions, rather than through the traditional means of producing tangible goods. This shift in wealth creation reflects the growing influence of financial markets and the increasing importance of financial transactions in the economy during this period.Rate this question:
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