US Studies 4/26

1. The 50's music scene?

a. Jazz

b. Rock n' Roll

c. Tech

2. Following WWII there was an increase in children being born. This is known as...

a. Baby Boom

b. Hippie Movement

c. Planking

3. This war did not actually turn in to war, but was more of a war of words and an Arms Race?

a. Vietnam War

b. The 5 years’ War

c. Cold War

4. At the end of the Korean War, where was Korea divided?

a. Gulf of Aire

b. 38th Parallel

c. Atlantic Ocean

5. This is the figurative object separating capitalists west Europe and communist east Europe?

a. The Balloon

b. Dominions

c. Iron Curtain

6. This idea was started by a US president to stop the spread of communism?

a. Ex post Facto

b. Iron Triangle

c. Truman Doctrine

7. Which of the following was not a Soviet Union leader during the Cold War?

a. Joseph Stalin

b. Nikita Khrushchev

c. Vladimir Lenin

8. The US’s goal during the Cold War is too…?

a. stop the spread of Communism

b. help the spread of Communism

c. create a communist party to understand the communist

9. Following WW 2 the US helps other countries form a …?

a. military

b. economy

c. democracy

10. During the Korean War, North Korea attacked South Korea. In addition, the US sided with North Korea.

a. True

b. False

11. This was considered a witch hunt in the US Government during the 1950’s?

a. The hunt

b. McCarthyism

c. The Blair Witch Hunt

12. The Rosenberg’s were accused of helping the Nazi’s to get the Atomic bomb?

a. True

b. False

13. The introduction and increase in interstates, led to what?

a. TV’s

b. Automobile Culture

c. Rock n’ Roll

14. The introduction and start of Rock n’ Roll came from what genre of music?

a. Country

b. Jazz

c. Beat Music

15. After WW 2 American’s found more time for…?

a. Leisure

b. Food

c. Work

16. During the Chinese Civil War the United States sided with the Nationalist and they won the war?

a. True

b. False

17. What incident ruined a growing relationship between the US and Soviet Union?

a. U-2

b. Korean War

c. Beatniks

18. Which of the following is not a part of the 1950’s?

a. Rock n’ Roll

b. Drive-In’s

c. Vietnam War

19. In the North Korea video, people in North Korea speak out against their leaders?

a. True

b. False

20. Following World War 2 two things boomed in the US, what were they? Mark 2!

a. Babies

b. Domino’s

c. Suburbs

d. Communism

Extra Credit:

In Avenger’s Endgame one of your terms was mentioned, what was it? It was used in a conversation with Tony Stark.

Write answer on Subject on your Scranton.

Gov Review 4/23

For your quiz review you will provide a definition for all of the following terms:

What Congress are we in: #

Qualifications for Senate/House

Terms for Senate/ House

Gerrymandering

Packing

Cracking 

Sweetheart

Utah Senators/Reps: 

John Curtis 

Mike Lee

Mitt Romney

Speaker of the House

Bicameral

Adjourns

Convenes

How many Senators/Reps: #'s

The Purpose of Reps

Fringe Benefits

Process of making a law

Expressed Powers

Implied Powers/ Necessary and Proper Clause

Leadership Positions of Congress

Primary Source Reading 4/10

Go to eyewitnesstohistory.com click on 20^th Century. On the left hand side you will read, “Thoughts of a President 1945” and “Jackie Robinson Breaks Baseball’s Color Barrier.” Answer the questions for each reading.

Thoughts of a President:

1.       Who was the Speaker of the House?

2.       Who told the Truman he was in Trouble now?

3.       When Truman found out he was the President, how did he feel?

4.       What does Truman say he discussed with the other men?

5.       What are his thoughts on Japanese Strategy?

Jackie Robinson Breaks Baseball’s Color Barrier:

1.       What school did Jackie Robinson attend?

2.       What team is interested in Robinson?

3.       Why did some people want to open baseball to African Americans?

4.       When does Robinson make it to the Big Leagues?

5.       Rickey wants to know if Robinson has what with the Kansas City Monarchs.

6.       How does Robinson react when he finds out they want him to play for Brooklyn?

7.       Mr. Rickey wanted a player with…?

8.       What is Mr. Rickey trying to figure out about Robinson in the Interview?

9.       How does Robinson Respond?

GOV QUIZ 3/29

1. What is the first source of opinion making for a person?

a.       Media

b.       The news

c.       Family

d.       School

2. This is the second source for shaping someone’s opinion? Think of a timeline of your life.

a.       Media

b.       The news

c.       Family

d.       School

3. Which of the following is not a historical event that has shaped public opinion on politics?

a.       9/11

b.       The Great Depression

c.        The Civil Rights

d.       All are event that have shaped public opinion.

4. These people help shape the public’s opinion on politics?

a.       Entertainers

b.       Athletes

c.       Opinion Leaders

5. These polls were created to understand the public’s opinion and were based on asking a large number of people?

a.       Straw Vote

b.       Scientific Polls

c.       Media Polls

6. This source of media became popular in the 1960’s; currently it is being replaced by the Internet?

a.       Television

b.       Radio

c.       Magazines

d.       Newspaper

7. This source of media is currently the largest and fastest way for people to gain information?

A.      Television

B.      Internet

C.      Newspaper

8. This source of media was Originally the fastest and best source of media for the public?

a.       Television

b.       Radio

c.       Newspaper

9. This source of media became popular during the 1920’s?

a.       Television

b.       Radio

c.       Newspaper

10.   Interest Groups nominate their own candidates?

a.       True

b.       False

11. Which of the following is not a function of an Interest Group?

a.       Raise awareness

b.       Provide data to government officials

c.       Sign bills into law

12. What are Public Interest Groups?

a.       Groups that try to benefit their group members

b.       Groups that try to benefit all people

13. PAC’s are regulated by the Federal Government?

a.       True

b.       False

14. Why are Interest Groups important?

a.       They bribe public officials

b.       They create an opportunity for citizen to become involved in Government

c.       They nominate candidates that will help their member’s rights

15. How do Interest Groups influence public policy?

a.       Lobbying

b.       Taxing

c.       Recruiting

d.       Electing

16. An example of Grass-Roots lobbying is protesting?

A.      True

B.      False

17. A Free Rider is a person who benefits from a special interest group but is not a member?

a.       True

b.       False

18. The March on Washington is an example of a protest by an Interest Group?

a.       True

b.       False

19. In George Washington’s Farewell speech he stated that he favored the Two-Party System.

a.       True

b.       False

20. On the Political Spectrum this group favors extreme change to create an altered or entirely new social system?

a.       Liberal

b.       Radical

c.       Conservative

21.   On the Political Spectrum this group seeks to keep in place the economic, political, and social structures of society?

a.       Radical

b.       Conservative

c.       Moderate

22. The One- Party System can be considered a dictatorship.

a.       True

b.       False

23. The era where both parties have controlled the Executive Branch and Legislative Branch is usually controlled by the party that doesn’t control the executive branch?

a.       Era of Divided Government

b.       Era of Republican

c.       The Return of the Democrats

24. The era that was brought about by the Great Depression and was led by FDR?

a.       Era of the Republicans

b.       Era of Democrats

c.       Return of the Democrats

25. These minor parties are built on a particular set of beliefs?

a.       Economic Protest Parties

b.       Splinter Parties

c.       Ideological Parties

26. Splinter Parties break off from major parties?

a.       True

b.       False

27. According to most research individuals with more education currently/recently vote Democrat?

a.       True

b.       False

28. According to voter tendencies which party do older Americans vote for?

a.       Republican

b.       Democrat

c.       Independent

29.   People living on either of the U.S. coasts vote Republican typically?

a.       True

b.       False

30.   Individuals who vote based off of Party Identification usually vote…?

a.       Republican

b.       The party they associate with

c.       Democrat

WWII Quiz

World war II Test

1.       This raid shocked the Japanese and proved they were vulnerable to an air attack.

a.       D-Day

b.       Iwo Jima

c.       Doolittle Raid

2.       This war tactic was used in the pacific by the US to move from island to island and slowly take over the Japanese defensive.

a.       Guerilla Warfare

b.       Charging

c.       Island Hopping

3.       Japanese Pilots?

a.       Kamikaze

b.       Blue Angel

c.       Shinto

4.       Who was the Japanese Commanding General and mastermind behind Pearl Harbor?

a.       Hideki Tojo

b.       Apolo Ohno

c.       Tomoyuki Yamashita

5.       Why was Iwo Jima important in the Pacific Theater?

a.       Oil was on the island

b.       The US could now perform Air Raids

c.       The US was able to capture POW’s

6.       This was the largest battle in the Pacific and was the Island closest to Japanese main land?

a.       Iwo Jima

b.       Midway

c.       Okinawa

7.       What was the name of the Internment Camp in Utah?

a.       Heart Mountain

b.       Manzanar

c.       Topaz

8.       What happened to Japanese Americans during WWII?

a.       They were sent to internment camps

b.       They were sent back to Japan

c.       Nothing happened to them

9.       What race was considered the “Master Race” by Hitler?

a.       Aboriginal

b.       Native American

c.       Arian

10.   What country was a part of the Allied Forces?

a.       Germany

b.       Greece

c.       Soviet Union

d.       Japan

11.   What country was a part of the Axis Powers?

a.       Soviet Union

b.       Italy

c.       United States

d.       Great Britain

12.   What was the first Country Germany invaded?

a.       Poland

b.       Great Britain

c.       Japan

13.   This tactic was used by the German Military during World War II, its nickname is Lightning War?

a.       Luftwaffe

b.       Blitzkrieg

c.       Wurzburg

14.   Adolf Hitler used fascism to create what kind of Government?

a.       Democracy

b.       Communist

c.       Totalitarian

15.    Where did the Japanese military attack the US in Hawaii?

a.       Honolulu

b.       Maui

c.       Pearl Harbor

16.   What country did the US declare War on following Pearl Harbor?

a.       Japan

b.       Soviet Union

c.       China

17.   What battle was considered a turning point in Europe between the Soviet Union and Germany?

a.       The Battle of the Bulge

b.       D-Day

c.       Stalingrad

18.   Who was the President during the majority of World War II?

a.       FDR

b.       Eisenhower

c.       Truman

19.   What was the name of the project behind building the Atomic Bomb?

a.       Manhattan Project

b.       Los Alamos Project

c.       A-Bomb Project

20.   Who was considered the US’s secret weapon because of their efforts of supporting the war?

a.       Children

b.       Government Officials

c.       Women

21.   Kristallnacht, was when Nazi soldiers attacked Jewish homes, businesses and synagogues. It is known as what?

a.       The Night of Power

b.       The Night of Holocaust

c.       Night of Broken Glass

22.   People of Jewish ancestry were the only people killed in the Holocaust?

a.       True

b.       False

23.   Which of the following was part of Operation Overlord?

a.       Iwo Jima

b.       D-Day

c.       Dropping the Atomic Bomb

24.   Which of the following was the Italian fascist leader?

a.       Mussolini

b.       Hitler

c.       Stalin

25.   Douglas MacArthur was the US Commanding general in the European theater?

a.       True

b.       False

26.   Which atomic bomb caused more destruction?

a.       Little Boy, Hiroshima (1^st)

b.       Fat man, Nagasaki (2^nd)

27.   Nazi leaders were tried for war crimes during the Nuremberg Trials?

a.       True

b.       False

28.   Hideki Tojo was tried and sentenced to 100 years in prison following the war?

a.       True

b.       False