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
Correct Answer :
A. Soviet Union
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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
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
Which of the following was a significant factor contributing to the outbreak of the Civil War?
Expansion of slavery into new territories
Implementation of the New Deal policies
The ratification of the 19th Amendment
The establishment of the Progressive Movement
The Tet Offensive, which occurred during the Vietnam War, was a:
Massive surprise attack by North Vietnamese forces on cities and military bases in South Vietnam
U.S. military operation to invade North Vietnam
Negotiation attempt between the U.S. and North Vietnam
Successful South Vietnamese counteroffensive against the North
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 1876 Battle of Little Bighorn, also known as Custer's Last Stand, was a significant victory for which Native American tribe?
Lakota Sioux
Apache
Cherokee
Nez Perce
The Battle of Gettysburg (1863) was a turning point in the Civil War because:
It marked the first major victory for the Confederate Army
It led to the Emancipation Proclamation
It was a decisive Union victory that halted Confederate advances into the North
It resulted in the capture of General Robert E. Lee
Which U.S. president signed the Indian Removal Act in 1830, leading to the forced relocation of Native American tribes in the southeastern U.S.?
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
James Madison
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 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 Gulf War in 1990-1991 was primarily a conflict between the United States and which country?
Iraq
Afghanistan
Iran
North Korea
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 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 1968 Tet Offensive during the Vietnam War was significant because it:
Exposed the gap between official government statements and the actual progress of the war
Resulted in a decisive victory for U.S. forces
Led to a peace agreement between the U.S. and North Vietnam
Marked the end of U.S. involvement in the war
The U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech under which amendment?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
The Great Compromise at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 resolved the issue of:
Representation in Congress
The abolition of slavery
The establishment of a national bank
The ratification of the Constitution
The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s was a cultural movement primarily focused on:
Celebrating African American art, literature, and music
Promoting European art styles in the United States
Advocating for women's suffrage
Opposing Prohibition laws
Which event led to the United States' entry into World War I?
Sinking of the Lusitania
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Invasion of Normandy
Bombing of Hiroshima
The 1950s cultural phenomenon known as McCarthyism refers to:
The anti-communist hysteria and witch hunts led by Senator Joseph McCarthy
The widespread popularity of fast food restaurants
The rise of the counterculture movement
The spread of suburban development
What was the main purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
To establish a trading post with Native Americans
To explore and map the newly acquired Louisiana Territory
To search for gold in the Rocky Mountains
To establish a settlement on the Pacific coast
What was the main goal of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s?
To end racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans
To advocate for women's suffrage
To promote environmental conservation
To protest against the Vietnam War
Which document established the framework for the U.S. government?
Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
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 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 1965 Voting Rights Act aimed to overcome legal barriers preventing African Americans from:
Exercising their right to vote
Owning property
Serving in the military
Attending integrated schools
The 1921 Emergency Quota Act and the 1924 Immigration Act were primarily aimed at:
Restricting immigration, particularly from Southern and Eastern Europe
Encouraging open immigration policies
Providing asylum to political refugees
Facilitating immigration from Latin America
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 1968 Tet Offensive during the Vietnam War was significant because it:
Exposed the gap between official government statements and the actual progress of the war
Resulted in a decisive victory for U.S. forces
Led to a peace agreement between the U.S. and North Vietnam
Marked the end of U.S. involvement in the war
The Monroe Doctrine, articulated by President James Monroe in 1823, primarily aimed to:
Expand U.S. territory into the Caribbean
Assert U.S. influence in Latin America and prevent European colonization or intervention
Establish a federal banking system
Secure U.S. control over Pacific territories
The National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA), part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal, aimed to:
Regulate and promote fair business practices during the Great Depression
Provide financial assistance to World War I veterans
Establish a national healthcare system
Strengthen the military during a period of international tension