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Which president is associated with the policy of d�tente during the Cold War era?

A. Richard Nixon

B. Harry Truman

C. Dwight D. Eisenhower

D. Ronald Reagan

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A. Richard Nixon


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The Tet Offensive, which occurred during the Vietnam War, was a:

A. Massive surprise attack by North Vietnamese forces on cities and military bases in South Vietnam

B. U.S. military operation to invade North Vietnam

C. Negotiation attempt between the U.S. and North Vietnam

D. Successful South Vietnamese counteroffensive against the North

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The U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech under which amendment?

A. First Amendment

B. Second Amendment

C. Fourth Amendment

D. Tenth Amendment

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The 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom is best known for:

A. Martin Luther King Jr.'s I Have a Dream speech

B. Demanding an end to the Vietnam War

C. Advocating for women's suffrage

D. Calling for increased military spending

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The Monroe Doctrine, articulated by President James Monroe in 1823, primarily aimed to:

A. Expand U.S. territory into the Caribbean

B. Assert U.S. influence in Latin America and prevent European colonization or intervention

C. Establish a federal banking system

D. Secure U.S. control over Pacific territories

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The 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act were important pieces of legislation that:

A. Regulated the food and drug industries, ensuring consumer safety and labeling

B. Established labor rights and workplace safety standards

C. Expanded the military during a period of international tension

D. Enforced prohibition of alcoholic beverages

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The Great Society programs initiated by President Lyndon B. Johnson in the 1960s aimed to:

A. Address poverty and promote social welfare through government intervention

B. Promote deregulation and free market policies

C. Increase military spending and intervention in foreign affairs

D. Expand the nuclear arsenal of the United States

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Which landmark Supreme Court case established the principle of separate but equal in public facilities?

A. Plessy v. Ferguson

B. Brown v. Board of Education

C. Roe v. Wade

D. Miranda v. Arizona

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The Battle of Gettysburg (1863) was a turning point in the Civil War because:

A. It marked the first major victory for the Confederate Army

B. It led to the Emancipation Proclamation

C. It was a decisive Union victory that halted Confederate advances into the North

D. It resulted in the capture of General Robert E. Lee

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The 1836 Battle of the Alamo was a pivotal event in which conflict?

A. Texas Revolution

B. Mexican-American War

C. War of 1812

D. American Revolution

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The 1913 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution established:

A. The direct election of U.S. senators by the people

B. The right to bear arms

C. Prohibition of alcohol

D. Women's suffrage

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The 1968 Tet Offensive during the Vietnam War was significant because it:

A. Exposed the gap between official government statements and the actual progress of the war

B. Resulted in a decisive victory for U.S. forces

C. Led to a peace agreement between the U.S. and North Vietnam

D. Marked the end of U.S. involvement in the war

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The Trail of Tears refers to the forced relocation of which Native American tribe in the 1830s?

A. Cherokee

B. Sioux

C. Iroquois

D. Apache

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Which of the following was a significant factor contributing to the outbreak of the Civil War?

A. Expansion of slavery into new territories

B. Implementation of the New Deal policies

C. The ratification of the 19th Amendment

D. The establishment of the Progressive Movement

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The 1919 Treaty of Versailles officially ended which major conflict?

A. World War I

B. World War II

C. Korean War

D. Vietnam War

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The 1898 Spanish-American War was fought over issues related to which country's independence movement?

A. Cuba

B. Philippines

C. Puerto Rico

D. Mexico

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The term Manifest Destiny referred to the belief that:

A. The United States was destined to expand across the entire continent

B. The U.S. should remain isolated from international affairs

C. Slavery was morally wrong and should be abolished

D. Native American tribes should be granted sovereignty

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The National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA), part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal, aimed to:

A. Regulate and promote fair business practices during the Great Depression

B. Provide financial assistance to World War I veterans

C. Establish a national healthcare system

D. Strengthen the military during a period of international tension

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The 19th-century social reformer Susan B. Anthony is best known for her advocacy of:

A. Women's suffrage

B. Civil rights for African Americans

C. Labor rights

D. Temperance

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The 1904 Roosevelt Corollary was an addition to the Monroe Doctrine that emphasized:

A. The United States' right to intervene in Latin American affairs to maintain stability

B. The need for European colonial powers to respect American sovereignty

C. The importance of isolationist foreign policy

D. The promotion of free trade between the U.S. and Latin America

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The Zimmermann Telegram, intercepted during World War I, revealed Germany's plan to:

A. Form an alliance with Japan against the United States

B. Offer a peace treaty to the Allied Powers

C. Propose a non-aggression pact with the Soviet Union

D. Encourage Mexico to join the war on the side of the Central Powers

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The 19th-century social reformer Susan B. Anthony is best known for her advocacy of:

A. Women's suffrage

B. Civil rights for African Americans

C. Labor rights

D. Temperance

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What was the purpose of the 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920?

A. Abolish slavery

B. Grant women the right to vote

C. Prohibit the sale of alcohol

D. Establish a federal income tax

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The 1972 Watergate scandal led to the resignation of which U.S. president?

A. Richard Nixon

B. Lyndon B. Johnson

C. John F. Kennedy

D. Gerald Ford

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The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s was a cultural movement primarily focused on:

A. Celebrating African American art, literature, and music

B. Promoting European art styles in the United States

C. Advocating for women's suffrage

D. Opposing Prohibition laws

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The 1947 Marshall Plan was a U.S. initiative designed to provide economic aid to help rebuild which continent after World War II?

A. Europe

B. Asia

C. Africa

D. South America

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Which event is often considered the catalyst for the start of the American Revolution?

A. Boston Tea Party

B. Declaration of Independence

C. Battle of Yorktown

D. Proclamation of 1763

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The 1920s literary movement known as the Harlem Renaissance was primarily focused on:

A. Celebrating African American culture, art, and literature

B. Promoting conservative social values

C. Advocating for women's suffrage

D. Critiquing consumer culture

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The Civil Rights Act of 1968, also known as the Fair Housing Act, aimed to:

A. Prohibit discrimination in housing based on race, religion, or national origin

B. Provide financial assistance to veterans for housing

C. Establish government-owned housing projects in urban areas

D. Abolish restrictive covenants in real estate contracts

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Which U.S. president signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law?

A. Lyndon B. Johnson

B. John F. Kennedy

C. Richard Nixon

D. Dwight D. Eisenhower

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The Reconstruction Era (1865-1877) aimed to:

A. Rebuild the Southern economy and society after the Civil War

B. Establish a new government structure in the Northern states

C. Expand the United States' territory westward

D. Implement policies to promote industrialization