AP US History Sample Test Quiz!
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Questions and Answers
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This conference split the nation of Vietnam roughly in half along the seventeenth parallel., and established a shaky peace in the nation of Laos.
- A.
Summit Conference
- B.
Yalta Conference
- C.
Geneva Conference
- D.
Portsmouth Conference
Correct Answer
C. Geneva ConferenceExplanation
The Geneva Conference is the correct answer because it was a conference that took place in 1954 and resulted in the division of Vietnam along the seventeenth parallel. This division effectively split the nation into North Vietnam and South Vietnam. The conference also aimed to establish a peace settlement in Laos, although the resulting peace was unstable. The Yalta Conference, Portsmouth Conference, and Summit Conference are not relevant to the division of Vietnam or the establishment of peace in Laos.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The United Farm Workers (UFW) was headed by which of the following?
- A.
Frances Willard
- B.
Cesar Chavez
- C.
Harry M. Daughtery
- D.
W.E.B. DuBois
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B. Cesar ChavezExplanation
Cesar Chavez was the leader of the United Farm Workers (UFW). He was a prominent civil rights activist and labor leader who fought for the rights and better working conditions of farm workers in the United States. Chavez co-founded the UFW and led several successful strikes and boycotts to bring attention to the plight of farm workers. He is widely recognized for his contributions to the labor movement and his advocacy for social justice.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Kennedy proposed the creation of this organization. which was an army of idealistic and mostly youthful volunteers, to bring American skills to underdeveloped countries.
- A.
Marshall Plan
- B.
Good Neighbor Policy
- C.
Containment
- D.
Peace Corps
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D. Peace CorpsExplanation
The Peace Corps is the correct answer because it aligns with the description given in the question. The organization proposed by Kennedy was described as an army of idealistic and mostly youthful volunteers who would bring American skills to underdeveloped countries. This description fits the Peace Corps, which is a volunteer program run by the United States government that provides assistance to countries in need through various sectors such as education, health, and agriculture.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Allied commander and five star general in the U.S. army. This man headed the U.S. army in Japan and Korea but was fired by Truman for questioning the actions of his superiors in the midst of the Korean war. He was the supreme allied commander during the Cold War in 1945. Who was he?
- A.
Douglas MacArthur
- B.
John Burgoyne
- C.
Zachary Taylor
- D.
Erwin Rommel
Correct Answer
A. Douglas MacArthurExplanation
Douglas MacArthur was a five-star general and the supreme allied commander during the Cold War in 1945. He headed the U.S. army in Japan and Korea but was fired by Truman for questioning the actions of his superiors during the Korean war.Rate this question:
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In 1901 the United States and Great Britain created an agreement in which the United States would receive exclusive rights to construct the Panama Canal, and presumably control and fortify it. In previous years the agreement had been that the United States and Britain would build and fortify the canal jointly. Which treaty is this referring to?
- A.
Hay-Buanu-Vanilla Treaty
- B.
Hay-Pauncefote Treaty
- C.
Clayton-Bulwar Treaty
- D.
Pinckey Treaty
Correct Answer
B. Hay-Pauncefote TreatyExplanation
The correct answer is the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty. This treaty, signed in 1901 between the United States and Great Britain, replaced the previous Clayton-Bulwar Treaty of 1850. The Hay-Pauncefote Treaty granted the United States exclusive rights to construct the Panama Canal and gave them control over its operations and fortifications. This allowed the United States to proceed with the construction of the canal independently, without the involvement of Great Britain.Rate this question:
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- 6.
This was the author of the famous pamphlet, Common Sense. Who was he/she?
- A.
Thomas Paine
- B.
Dorothea Dix
- C.
Thomas Jefferson
- D.
James Madison
Correct Answer
A. Thomas PaineExplanation
Thomas Paine is the correct answer because he was the author of the famous pamphlet "Common Sense." This pamphlet was published in 1776 and played a significant role in inspiring the American colonists to declare independence from Britain. Paine's persuasive arguments and clear writing style made "Common Sense" a widely read and influential work during the American Revolution.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which American president's social reform policies were referred to as the Great Society?
- A.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
- B.
Lyndon B. Johnson
- C.
John F. Kennedy
- D.
Ronald Reagan
Correct Answer
B. Lyndon B. JohnsonExplanation
Lyndon B. Johnson's social reform policies were referred to as the Great Society. During his presidency, Johnson implemented various domestic programs aimed at addressing poverty, inequality, and racial injustice. The Great Society initiatives included the creation of Medicare and Medicaid, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and the War on Poverty. These policies sought to improve the quality of life for all Americans and promote social and economic equality. Johnson's focus on social reform and his ambitious agenda earned his policies the nickname of the Great Society.Rate this question:
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This organization was headed by George Creel. The purpose of this committee was to mobilize people's minds for war, both in America and abroad. Tried to get the entire U.S. public to support U.S. involvement in WWI. Creel's organization, employed some 150,000 workers at home and oversees. He proved that words were indeed weapons. This organization was dubbed...
- A.
OPEC
- B.
CPI
- C.
NOW
- D.
NAACP
Correct Answer
B. CPIExplanation
The correct answer is CPI. The explanation is that CPI stands for the Committee on Public Information, which was headed by George Creel. The purpose of this committee was to mobilize people's minds for war, both in America and abroad, and to get the entire U.S. public to support U.S. involvement in WWI. Creel's organization employed some 150,000 workers at home and overseas, proving that words were indeed weapons.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Judicial Review was established in which of the following court cases?
- A.
Marbury v. Madison
- B.
Brown v. Board of Education
- C.
Roe v. Wade
- D.
Cohen's v. Virginia
Correct Answer
A. Marbury v. MadisonExplanation
Marbury v. Madison is the correct answer because this landmark case in 1803 established the principle of judicial review in the United States. In this case, the Supreme Court asserted its power to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional, establishing the Court as the ultimate interpreter of the Constitution. This decision solidified the Court's role as a check on the other branches of government and has had a lasting impact on the balance of power in the United States.Rate this question:
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- 10.
An attack made by American General "Mad Anthony Wayne" against invading Indians from the northwest. The defeat of the Indians ended the alliance made with the British and Indians. This battle was known as?
- A.
The Battle of Fallen Timber
- B.
Bay of Pigs
- C.
Battle of Thames
- D.
Bull Run
Correct Answer
A. The Battle of Fallen TimberExplanation
The Battle of Fallen Timber was an attack led by American General "Mad Anthony Wayne" against invading Indians from the northwest. The defeat of the Indians in this battle ended the alliance they had made with the British and Indians.Rate this question:
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