The 1935 Social Security Act established a system of:
Old-age pensions and unemployment insurance
Universal healthcare
College scholarships for low-income students
Veterans' benefits for World War II veterans
Correct Answer :
A. Old-age pensions and unemployment insurance
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The 1920s cultural phenomenon known as the Lost Generation was characterized by:
Disillusionment and cynicism following World War I
A resurgence of traditional values and moralism
The popularity of mass consumerism and materialism
The emergence of the civil rights movement
The 1924 Immigration Act, also known as the Johnson-Reed Act, primarily aimed to:
Restrict immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe
Encourage open immigration policies
Provide asylum to political refugees
Increase immigration from Latin America
Which U.S. president was responsible for the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?
Richard Nixon
Lyndon B. Johnson
Gerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
The 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion was an unsuccessful attempt by the United States to overthrow the government of which country?
Cuba
Nicaragua
Guatemala
Venezuela
The 1914 assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary led to the outbreak of:
World War I
The American Civil War
The French Revolution
The Cold War
The 1836 Battle of the Alamo was a pivotal event in which conflict?
Texas Revolution
Mexican-American War
War of 1812
American Revolution
The policy of containment, which guided U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War, was aimed at:
Preventing the spread of communism
Encouraging the expansion of NATO
Promoting economic cooperation with the Soviet Union
Establishing military dominance in Europe
The U.S. policy of Vietnamization during the Vietnam War aimed to:
Gradually transfer responsibility for the war to South Vietnamese forces
Seek a diplomatic resolution with North Vietnam
Escalate military operations in North Vietnam
Promote anti-communist revolutions in neighboring countries
The 1919 Treaty of Versailles officially ended which major conflict?
World War I
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
The New Deal, implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, aimed to address the economic challenges of the Great Depression through:
Government intervention and social programs
Deregulation and laissez-faire policies
Military expansion and arms production
Tax cuts for the wealthy
The Progressive Era (approximately 1890-1920) in U.S. history was characterized by:
Efforts to address social and political issues through government intervention and reform
A return to conservative values and limited government intervention
Economic deregulation and laissez-faire policies
A focus on isolationist foreign policy
The 1957 launch of the Soviet satellite Sputnik marked the beginning of:
The space race between the U.S. and the Soviet Union
The arms race
The nuclear arms reduction talks
The Cuban Missile Crisis
The 1947 Truman Doctrine was aimed at providing financial and military assistance to countries threatened by:
Communism
Fascism
Imperialism
Nationalism
The 1945 Yalta Conference was a meeting between the leaders of the Allied Powers, including Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin, to discuss the:
Post-World War II reorganization of Europe
Establishment of the United Nations
Marshall Plan for economic recovery
Invasion of Normandy
The 19th-century social reformer Susan B. Anthony is best known for her advocacy of:
Women's suffrage
Civil rights for African Americans
Labor rights
Temperance
Which of the following was a key provision of the Homestead Act of 1862?
Granting 160 acres of public land to settlers for a small fee, provided they improved the land
Providing financial assistance to World War I veterans
Establishing a system of reservations for Native American tribes
Expanding the rights of workers in industrial factories
The 1944 G.I. Bill provided benefits to:
Veterans of World War II, including education and housing assistance
Civil rights activists
Farmers affected by the Dust Bowl
Victims of the Great Depression
The Gulf War in 1990-1991 was primarily a conflict between the United States and which country?
Iraq
Afghanistan
Iran
North Korea
The 1960 U-2 incident strained U.S.-Soviet relations when a U.S. spy plane was shot down over which country?
Soviet Union
Cuba
China
East Germany
Which event is often considered the catalyst for the start of the American Revolution?
Boston Tea Party
Declaration of Independence
Battle of Yorktown
Proclamation of 1763
The 1969 Woodstock Music Festival is often associated with which countercultural movement?
The hippie movement
The civil rights movement
The feminist movement
The labor movement
The 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City are often cited as a catalyst for:
The LGBTQ+ rights movement
The Women's Liberation Movement
The Civil Rights Movement
The Environmental Movement
The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which was later repealed by the 21st Amendment, established:
Prohibition of the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages
Women's suffrage
The right to bear arms
The direct election of senators
The 1980 Miracle on Ice refers to a historic event in which U.S. athletes achieved a surprising victory in which sport?
Ice Hockey
Figure Skating
Skiing
Bobsledding
The 1970 Kent State shootings involved the killing of four students by National Guard troops during a protest against:
The Vietnam War
Racial segregation
The draft
Nuclear disarmament
The 1973 Roe v. Wade decision by the Supreme Court established:
The right to abortion under certain circumstances
The legality of physician-assisted suicide
The right to free speech for students in public schools
The prohibition of the death penalty
The 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act were important pieces of legislation that:
Regulated the food and drug industries, ensuring consumer safety and labeling
Established labor rights and workplace safety standards
Expanded the military during a period of international tension
Enforced prohibition of alcoholic beverages
The 1972 Clean Water Act was enacted to regulate and control:
Water pollution in lakes, rivers, and coastal areas
Air pollution from industrial sources
Hazardous waste disposal
Nuclear energy production
The 1869 completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad was symbolized by the driving of a golden spike at which location?
Promontory Summit, Utah
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
San Francisco, California
Omaha, Nebraska
The 1964 Civil Rights Act, signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson, aimed to:
Prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
Provide financial assistance to veterans
Establish a national healthcare system
Regulate the stock market