2011 UNITED STATES HISTORY

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SATP2 QUESTIONS
1. As a result of events like this, what occurred that
altered the landscape of the United States?
A. People constructed dams to irrigate land.
B. People abandoned farms to move westward.
C. Urban areas experienced a decline in industrial
production.
D. Suburban areas experienced a growth in
commercial activity.
5C
PROFICIENT
DOK 2
1. As a result of events like this, what occurred that
altered the landscape of the United States?
A. People constructed dams to irrigate land.
B. People abandoned farms to move westward.
C. Urban areas experienced a decline in industrial
production.
D. Suburban areas experienced a growth in
commercial activity.
5C DOK2
PROFICIENT
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The summary above describes a major banking reform.
Which statement provides an analysis of how the Glass-Steagall Banking Act
affected the economic system of the United States?
A. It reduced the number of banks that qualified for federal
deposit insurance.
B. The act encouraged among financial institutions for
investment.
C. The act increased the level of government regulation of
private businesses.
D. It slowed economic growth by discouraging consumers from
investing in stock.
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6A DOK 3 Advanced
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The summary above describes a major banking reform.
Which statement provides an analysis of how the Glass-Steagall Banking Act
affected the economic system of the United States?
A. It reduced the number of banks that qualified for federal
deposit insurance.
B. The act encouraged among financial institutions for
investment.
C. The act increased the level of government regulation of
private businesses.
D. It slowed economic growth by discouraging consumers from
investing in stock.
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6A DOK 3 Advanced
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What was the intention of making the Federal
Reserve an independent agency that would report
to Congress?
A. To avoid political perspectives influencing
monetary policy.
B. To avoid government deficits affecting
monetary policy.
C. To maintain accountability for
government spending.
D. To maintain influence over political
lobbying.
6B
DOK 3 Proficient
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What was the intention of making the Federal
Reserve an independent agency that would report
to Congress?
A. To avoid political perspectives influencing
monetary policy.
B. To avoid government deficits affecting
monetary policy.
C. To maintain accountability for
government spending.
D. To maintain influence over political
lobbying.
6B
DOK 3 Proficient
How do government projects such as the ones in the photographs above
signal a shift in United States domestic policy?
A. The government began addressing safety concerns by imposing
construction standards.
B. The government began confronting labor shortages by recruiting foreign
laborers.
C. The government began accumulating debt to ease economic difficulties.
D. The government began selling electricity to ease urban shortages.
6D
DOK 3 PROFICIENT
How do government projects such as the ones in the photographs above
signal a shift in United States domestic policy?
A. The government began addressing safety concerns by imposing
construction standards.
B. The government began confronting labor shortages by recruiting foreign
laborers.
C. The government began accumulating debt to ease economic difficulties.
D. The government began selling electricity to ease urban shortages.
6D
DOK 3 PROFICIENT
Why would the cartoonist
show business afraid of the
tariff?
A. Business expected a drop
in imports.
B. Businesses expected a
decline in credit.
C. Businesses assumed an
increase in prices.
D. Businesses anticipated an
increase in competition.
6B
DOK 3
Proficient
Why would the cartoonist
show business afraid of the
tariff?
A. Business expected a drop
in imports.
B. Businesses expected a
decline in credit.
C. Businesses assumed an
increase in prices.
D. Businesses anticipated an
increase in competition.
6B
DOK 3
Proficient
Please remain. You furnish the pictures, and I’ll furnish the war.
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What does this story indicate about the role of United States
newspapers at that time?
A. They were dedicated to accurate reporting.
B. They were vital in conducting foreign
diplomacy.
C. They were concerned about international
opinion.
D. They were important in influencing
governmental policy.
7C
DOK 3
Proficient
Please remain. You furnish the pictures, and I’ll furnish the war.
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What does this story indicate about the role of United States
newspapers at that time?
A. They were dedicated to accurate reporting.
B. They were vital in conducting foreign
diplomacy.
C. They were concerned about international
opinion.
D. They were important in influencing
governmental policy.
7C
DOK 3
Proficient
As a result of the Spanish American War,
which constitutional dilemma
confronted the United States
government?
A.Should imports from former Spanish
colonies be duty free?
B.Was quartering of troops legal in the
Philippine Insurrection?
C.Were military trials justified during the
Philippine insurrection?
D.Should people in former Spanish
colonies be granted citizenship?
3A
DOK 3 Proficient
As a result of the Spanish American War,
which constitutional dilemma
confronted the United States
government?
A.Should imports from former Spanish
colonies be duty free?
B.Was quartering of troops legal in the
Philippine Insurrection?
C.Were military trials justified during the
Philippine insurrection?
D.Should people in former Spanish
colonies be granted citizenship?
3A
DOK 3 Proficient
During the early 20th century, progressives and
traditionalists had strong opinions about Prohibition.
Speaker 1: Prohibition is an example of a Progressive Reform,
and I support it.
Speaker 2: Prohibition will preserve our traditional values, and I
support
Based on these statements, which conclusion about Prohibition can
be reached?
A. Progressives believed that Prohibition would end the traditional
social outlook.
B. Traditionalist believed that Prohibition was a fundamentally
modern movement.
C. Prohibition was an issue that distinguished traditionalist from
progressives.
D. Prohibition was passed with the support of modernists and
traditionalist.
7D
DOK 3
Advancedxample
During the early 20th century, progressives and
traditionalists had strong opinions about Prohibition.
Speaker 1: Prohibition is an example of a Progressive Reform,
and I support it.
Speaker 2: Prohibition will preserve our traditional values, and I
support
Based on these statements, which conclusion about Prohibition can
be reached?
A. Progressives believed that Prohibition would end the traditional
social outlook.
B. Traditionalist believed that Prohibition was a fundamentally
modern movement.
C. Prohibition was an issue that distinguished traditionalist from
progressives.
D. Prohibition was passed with the support of modernists and
traditionalist.
7D
DOK 3
Advancedxample
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How did President Franklin D. Roosevelt
respond to environmental concerns of the
time of the national economic depression?
A. By building a national electrical grid.
B. By establishing a national park system.
C. By providing jobs in conserving national
resources.
D. By proposing legislation for monitoring
industrial pollutants.
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How did President Franklin D. Roosevelt
respond to environmental concerns of the
time of the national economic depression?
A. By building a national electrical grid.
B. By establishing a national park system.
C. By providing jobs in conserving national
resources.
D. By proposing legislation for monitoring
industrial pollutants.
During World War II, the United States transitioned to
wartime production.
Military equipment made in the United States during World War II
•300,000 aircraft
•5,000 cargo ships
•60,000 landing craft
•86,000 tanks
Which effect of this transition led to rationing in the United States
during the war?
A. The increase in military manufacturing affected the
availability of employment.
B. The shift to making military goods affected the availability of
civilian goods.
C. The construction of factories affected attitudes toward the
environment.
D. The need for factory workers affected attitudes toward
unions.
3C
3C
DOK 3 Advanced
During World War II, the United States transitioned to
wartime production.
Military equipment made in the United States during World War II
•300,000 aircraft
•5,000 cargo ships
•60,000 landing craft
•86,000 tanks
Which effect of this transition led to rationing in the United States
during the war?
A. The increase in military manufacturing affected the
availability of employment.
B. The shift to making military goods affected the availability of
civilian goods.
C. The construction of factories affected attitudes toward the
environment.
D. The need for factory workers affected attitudes toward
unions.
3C
3C
DOK 3 Advanced
To stop a planned march on Washington, organized by Civil
rights activists A. Philip Randolph and Bayard Rustin, President
Roosevelt signed Executive Order 8802 in 1941.
….I do hereby affirm the policy of the United States, that there will be no
discrimination in the employment of workers in defense industries or
government because of race, creed, color or national origin……
How did the actions of these activists influence tactics used by later civil
rights activists?
A. They emphasized the use of large public demonstrations to raise
public awareness.
B. They encouraged the use of political action committees to increase
political support.
C. They criticized the use of passive resistance as being too ineffective
against prevailing attitudes.
D. They discouraged the use of voter registration as being too ineffective
against entrenched leaders.
4A
DOK 3
PROFICIENT
To stop a planned march on Washington, organized by Civil
rights activists A. Philip Randolph and Bayard Rustin, President
Roosevelt signed Executive Order 8802 in 1941.
….I do hereby affirm the policy of the United States, that there will be no
discrimination in the employment of workers in defense industries or
government because of race, creed, color or national origin……
How did the actions of these activists influence tactics used by later civil
rights activists?
A. They emphasized the use of large public demonstrations to raise
public awareness.
B. They encouraged the use of political action committees to increase
political support.
C. They criticized the use of passive resistance as being too ineffective
against prevailing attitudes.
D. They discouraged the use of voter registration as being too ineffective
against entrenched leaders.
4A
DOK 3
PROFICIENT
In 1949 twelve nations signed a treaty to form
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Which statement provides an accurate analysis
of how NATO increased Cold War tensions?
A. The alliance established an embargo
against Eastern European goods.
B. The agreements mandated the disarmament of
Western European countries.
C. The agreement encouraged United States
involvement in Eastern European affairs.
D. The pact created a mutual defense alliance
between the United States and Western European
countries.
3D
DOK 2
Basic
In 1949 twelve nations signed a treaty to form
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Which statement provides an accurate analysis
of how NATO increased Cold War tensions?
A. The alliance established an embargo
against Eastern European goods.
B. The agreements mandated the disarmament of
Western European countries.
C. The agreement encouraged United States
involvement in Eastern European affairs.
D. The pact created a mutual defense alliance
between the United States and Western European
countries.
3D
DOK 2
Basic
Besides contributing our ungrudging moral and practical support to the
establishment of peace throughout the world, we must actively and
intellectually prepare ourselves to do our full service…..
President Woodrow Wilson 1916
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Which international action was influenced by
the goals of President Wilson?
A. The rejection of the Treaty of Versailles.
B. The containment of Soviet military forces.
C. The requirement of war reparations.
D. The establishment of the League of
Nations.
3E
DOK 2
BASIC
Besides contributing our ungrudging moral and practical support to the
establishment of peace throughout the world, we must actively and
intellectually prepare ourselves to do our full service…..
President Woodrow Wilson 1916
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Which international action was influenced by
the goals of President Wilson?
A. The rejection of the Treaty of Versailles.
B. The containment of Soviet military forces.
C. The requirement of war reparations.
D. The establishment of the League of
Nations.
3E
DOK 2
BASIC
This summary describes an issue faced by Congress during the
1930’s.
In 1890, most families lived in rural areas in close proximity to their
extended families. Only 28% of the population lived in urban areas. By
1930 the percentage had doubled to 56%. During this time, the extended
family split apart as the younger generation moved to the cities to work in
factories. This left the older generation with no one to provide for them as
they became to old to work. By 1934 more than half of the elderly
population lacked the financial means to support themselves.
How did Congress respond to this issue?
A. By creating agencies to provide employment opportunities.
B. By mandating state government creation of hospitals for senior
citizens.
C. By creating Social Security to prevent persistent poverty among
senior citizens.
D. By establishing the Department of Health and Human Services to
provide health care.
1C
DOK 2
Basic
This summary describes an issue faced by Congress during the
1930’s.
In 1890, most families lived in rural areas in close proximity to their
extended families. Only 28% of the population lived in urban areas. By
1930 the percentage had doubled to 56%. During this time, the extended
family split apart as the younger generation moved to the cities to work in
factories. This left the older generation with no one to provide for them as
they became to old to work. By 1934 more than half of the elderly
population lacked the financial means to support themselves.
How did Congress respond to this issue?
A. By creating agencies to provide employment opportunities.
B. By mandating state government creation of hospitals for senior
citizens.
C. By creating Social Security to prevent persistent poverty among
senior citizens.
D. By establishing the Department of Health and Human Services to
provide health care.
1C
DOK 2
Basic
The question in every case is whether the words used are used……to
create clear and present danger that……will bring about the substantive
evils that Congress has a right to prevent….When a nation is at war,
many things that might be said in a time of peace…..will not be endured
so as long as men fight, and …..no court could regard them as protected
by any constitutional rights.
How did this ruing alter behavior with United States society?
A. Public debates concerning issues of national security were no longer
tolerated.
B. Critical comments regarding the governing party were no longer
tolerated.
C. Legal scholars were targets of investigations during national crisis.
D. Civil liberties were subject to interpretation during national crisis.
1D
DOK 3
Proficient
The question in every case is whether the words used are used……to
create clear and present danger that……will bring about the substantive
evils that Congress has a right to prevent….When a nation is at war,
many things that might be said in a time of peace…..will not be endured
so as long as men fight, and …..no court could regard them as protected
by any constitutional rights.
How did this ruing alter behavior with United States society?
A. Public debates concerning issues of national security were no longer
tolerated.
B. Critical comments regarding the governing party were no longer
tolerated.
C. Legal scholars were targets of investigations during national crisis.
D. Civil liberties were subject to interpretation during national crisis.
1D
DOK 3
Proficient
Which post World War I policy conflicted with
the United States tradition of respecting
individual liberty?
A. Encouraging people to enlist in the
military.
B. Placing taxes on the consumers for luxury
goods.
C. Encouraging people to ration goods for the
military.
D. Setting quotas on immigrants from specific
regions.
1D
DOK 2
Proficient
Which post World War I policy conflicted with
the United States tradition of respecting
individual liberty?
A. Encouraging people to enlist in the
military.
B. Placing taxes on the consumers for luxury
goods.
C. Encouraging people to ration goods for the
military.
D. Setting quotas on immigrants from specific
regions.
1D
DOK 2
Proficient
A.
B.
C.
D.
2B
To
To
To
To
protect railroad investments.
stop more job losses in the region.
prevent further erosion of the soil.
develop a national park system.
DOK 2
Proficient
A.
B.
C.
D.
2B
To
To
To
To
protect railroad investments.
stop more job losses in the region.
prevent further erosion of the soil.
develop a national park system.
DOK 2
Proficient
During World War I American bankers made loans to European powers.
American loans to the Allies totaled over $2 billion by 1917 when
the United States entered the war.
Based on the information above, which conclusion can be drawn
about Americans entry into World War I?
A. The United States had a financial stake in an Allied victory.
B. Investments in Europe delayed the United States entry into the
war.
C. Promises of money from the United States stopped German
aggression.
D. Opposition to the United States intervention was based on
financial concern.
3C
DOK 3
Proficient
During World War I American bankers made loans to European powers.
American loans to the Allies totaled over $2 billion by 1917 when
the United States entered the war.
Based on the information above, which conclusion can be drawn
about Americans entry into World War I?
A. The United States had a financial stake in an Allied victory.
B. Investments in Europe delayed the United States entry into the
war.
C. Promises of money from the United States stopped German
aggression.
D. Opposition to the United States intervention was based on
financial concern.
3C
DOK 3
Proficient
Which statement analyzes the connection between post
World War II settlement patterns and the government’s
economic policy?
A. The development of suburban areas was closely
linked with the expansion of the interstate highway
system.
B. The decay of urban areas was directly related to the
lack of post-war industrial facilities.
C. The population of the industrial areas grew as postwar defense contracts were awarded.
D. The population of agricultural areas declined as
farming subsidies were curtailed.
3D
DOK 2
Proficient
Which statement analyzes the connection between post
World War II settlement patterns and the government’s
economic policy?
A. The development of suburban areas was closely
linked with the expansion of the interstate highway
system.
B. The decay of urban areas was directly related to the
lack of post-war industrial facilities.
C. The population of the industrial areas grew as postwar defense contracts were awarded.
D. The population of agricultural areas declined as
farming subsidies were curtailed.
3D
DOK 2
Proficient
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Women as
homemakers
Belief in
creationism
Support for
temperance
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Women in the
workplace
Belief in evolution
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Which feature of the 1920’s re[places the question mark in
the table above?
A. Emphasis on agrarian values.
B. Popularity of Speakeasies.
C. Support for Prohibition.
D. Use of referendum
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Women as
homemakers
Belief in
creationism
Support for
temperance
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Women in the
workplace
Belief in evolution
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Which feature of the 1920’s re[places the question mark in
the table above?
A. Emphasis on agrarian values.
B. Popularity of Speakeasies.
C. Support for Prohibition.
D. Use of referendum
United States involvement in World War I
April 6, 1917
United States declares war
July 3, 1917
The first American troops arrive in France
December 3, 1917
Russia withdraws from the war following
the Bolshevik Revolution
May 31, 1918
American troops stop advancing German
forces near Paris
August 8, 1918
Allied counter-offensive forces German
army to retreat
November 11, 1918
Armistice signed to end the war
Which conclusions can be drawn from the timeline?
A. Germany proposed a separate peace settlement with the United States.
B. The transfer of German forces away from Russia weakened the Allies.
C. The entry of the United States into the war contributed to an allied
victory.
D. Russia withdrew from the war in order to clear the way for a French
victory.
3C
DOK 2 Proficient
United States involvement in World War I
April 6, 1917
United States declares war
July 3, 1917
The first American troops arrive in France
December 3, 1917
Russia withdraws from the war following
the Bolshevik Revolution
May 31, 1918
American troops stop advancing German
forces near Paris
August 8, 1918
Allied counter-offensive forces German
army to retreat
November 11, 1918
Armistice signed to end the war
Which conclusions can be drawn from the timeline?
A. Germany proposed a separate peace settlement with the United States.
B. The transfer of German forces away from Russia weakened the Allies.
C. The entry of the United States into the war contributed to an allied
victory.
D. Russia withdrew from the war in order to clear the way for a French
victory.
3C
DOK 2 Proficient
In the late 1800’s, why did the United States react to
European colonization by establishing colonies of its own?
A. American leaders believed world powers needed to
establish diplomatic and political relationships.
B. American leaders believed world powers needed to
control territory and natural resources.
C. American leaders wanted to establish the basis of
democratic government.
D. American leaders wanted to protect the rights of native
populations.
3A
DOK 3
Proficient
In the late 1800’s, why did the United States react to
European colonization by establishing colonies of its own?
A. American leaders believed world powers needed to
establish diplomatic and political relationships.
B. American leaders believed world powers needed to
control territory and natural resources.
C. American leaders wanted to establish the basis of
democratic government.
D. American leaders wanted to protect the rights of native
populations.
3A
DOK 3
Proficient
Which statement presents a jurisdiction of
American imperialism during the late 19th
century?
A. Leaders believed distant territories were
important to long-term national security.
B. Leaders believed the country should avoid
getting entangled in European affairs.
C. Leaders believed it was necessary to trade with
Europe for military technology.
D. Leaders believed it was wrong to impose
American ideals on other cultures.
3B
DOK 3
Proficient
Which statement presents a jurisdiction of
American imperialism during the late 19th
century?
A. Leaders believed distant territories were
important to long-term national security.
B. Leaders believed the country should avoid
getting entangled in European affairs.
C. Leaders believed it was necessary to trade with
Europe for military technology.
D. Leaders believed it was wrong to impose
American ideals on other cultures.
3B
DOK 3
Proficient
In the late 1800’s, imperialists and anti-imperialists disagreed over a
foreign policy approach towards Cuba.
Anti-imperialist argued that the United States should be a model for the
free and self-governing nations and should honor Cuban independence.
Imperialists supported the Platt Amendment which gave the United States
authority to intervene in Cuban affairs.
3A
DOK 3
Proficient
In the late 1800’s, imperialists and anti-imperialists disagreed over a
foreign policy approach towards Cuba.
Anti-imperialist argued that the United States should be a model for the
free and self-governing nations and should honor Cuban independence.
Imperialists supported the Platt Amendment which gave the United States
authority to intervene in Cuban affairs.
3A
DOK 3
Proficient
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