U.S. Political History from 1899 to the Present - AP U.S. History
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In 1959, this state became the 50th state of the United States of America.
In 1959, this state became the 50th state of the United States of America.
On August 21st, 1959, Hawaii became the 50th state of the USA. Alaska joined earlier the same year to be the 49th state.
On August 21st, 1959, Hawaii became the 50th state of the USA. Alaska joined earlier the same year to be the 49th state.
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Which of the following contributed to Jimmy Carter's defeat in the 1980 presidential election?
Which of the following contributed to Jimmy Carter's defeat in the 1980 presidential election?
Jimmy Carter's re-election campaign in 1980 faced a number of hurdles, including a nomination battle from the left by Edward Kennedy, stagnation in the economy, and various foreign policy issues. Most crushingly, during the Iranian Revolution of 1979, diplomats and officers at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran were taken hostage. The hostages were released after 444 days, just minutes after Ronald Reagan had taken the oath of office of President of the United States, which he won by defeating Carter's re-election bid.
Jimmy Carter's re-election campaign in 1980 faced a number of hurdles, including a nomination battle from the left by Edward Kennedy, stagnation in the economy, and various foreign policy issues. Most crushingly, during the Iranian Revolution of 1979, diplomats and officers at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran were taken hostage. The hostages were released after 444 days, just minutes after Ronald Reagan had taken the oath of office of President of the United States, which he won by defeating Carter's re-election bid.
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In 1959, this state became the 50th state of the United States of America.
In 1959, this state became the 50th state of the United States of America.
On August 21st, 1959, Hawaii became the 50th state of the USA. Alaska joined earlier the same year to be the 49th state.
On August 21st, 1959, Hawaii became the 50th state of the USA. Alaska joined earlier the same year to be the 49th state.
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Which of the following contributed to Jimmy Carter's defeat in the 1980 presidential election?
Which of the following contributed to Jimmy Carter's defeat in the 1980 presidential election?
Jimmy Carter's re-election campaign in 1980 faced a number of hurdles, including a nomination battle from the left by Edward Kennedy, stagnation in the economy, and various foreign policy issues. Most crushingly, during the Iranian Revolution of 1979, diplomats and officers at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran were taken hostage. The hostages were released after 444 days, just minutes after Ronald Reagan had taken the oath of office of President of the United States, which he won by defeating Carter's re-election bid.
Jimmy Carter's re-election campaign in 1980 faced a number of hurdles, including a nomination battle from the left by Edward Kennedy, stagnation in the economy, and various foreign policy issues. Most crushingly, during the Iranian Revolution of 1979, diplomats and officers at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran were taken hostage. The hostages were released after 444 days, just minutes after Ronald Reagan had taken the oath of office of President of the United States, which he won by defeating Carter's re-election bid.
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Which of the following groups was NOT a component of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Democratic coalition in the 1930s and 1940s?
Which of the following groups was NOT a component of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Democratic coalition in the 1930s and 1940s?
Occurring in the midst of the greatest economic crisis in the country’s history and a world war, FDR’s electoral victories were significant for their breadth of support. Roosevelt campaign against business interests and the lax banking regulations, positioning himself as on the side of progressive reformers and the common man. The only group mentioned as an answer choice that would disagree with his sentiments is Bankers.
Occurring in the midst of the greatest economic crisis in the country’s history and a world war, FDR’s electoral victories were significant for their breadth of support. Roosevelt campaign against business interests and the lax banking regulations, positioning himself as on the side of progressive reformers and the common man. The only group mentioned as an answer choice that would disagree with his sentiments is Bankers.
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What does the term “Solid South” refer to in American politics?
What does the term “Solid South” refer to in American politics?
The Civil War and Reconstruction were widely viewed as Republican attempts to publish Southerners throughout the South. For nearly a century, this caused the entire former Confederacy to vote so overwhelmingly for the Democratic Party that often Republicans would not run in state and local elections. This phenomenon was referred to as the “Solid South” for voting Democratic in a large block.
The Civil War and Reconstruction were widely viewed as Republican attempts to publish Southerners throughout the South. For nearly a century, this caused the entire former Confederacy to vote so overwhelmingly for the Democratic Party that often Republicans would not run in state and local elections. This phenomenon was referred to as the “Solid South” for voting Democratic in a large block.
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Which of these statements best describes the Warren Court of the 1960s?
Which of these statements best describes the Warren Court of the 1960s?
The Warren Court, lead by Chief Justice Earl Warren, ran a program of liberal reforms and loose interpretation of the Constitution from 1953 to 1969. The Court was lauded (and criticized) for helping to end racial segregation in America and expanding civil liberties, as well as, judicial power and Federal power. The Warren Court was controversial in its time for often ignoring legal precedent in favor of encouraging a movement towards liberalism.
The Warren Court, lead by Chief Justice Earl Warren, ran a program of liberal reforms and loose interpretation of the Constitution from 1953 to 1969. The Court was lauded (and criticized) for helping to end racial segregation in America and expanding civil liberties, as well as, judicial power and Federal power. The Warren Court was controversial in its time for often ignoring legal precedent in favor of encouraging a movement towards liberalism.
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What was the result of the election of 1964?
What was the result of the election of 1964?
In the election of 1964, LBJ defeated Republican challenger Barry Goldwater in a landslide. The most significant reason for this heavily lopsided victory was LBJ’s successful attempt to associate himself with the recently assassinated President Kennedy. He was also a southern Democrat, helping him to carry many southern states that would generally go to a Republican.
John F. Kennedy narrowly defeating Richard Nixon describes the result of the election of 1960.
In the election of 1964, LBJ defeated Republican challenger Barry Goldwater in a landslide. The most significant reason for this heavily lopsided victory was LBJ’s successful attempt to associate himself with the recently assassinated President Kennedy. He was also a southern Democrat, helping him to carry many southern states that would generally go to a Republican.
John F. Kennedy narrowly defeating Richard Nixon describes the result of the election of 1960.
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All of the following were key tenets of Ross Perot's 1992 presidential campaign EXCEPT .
All of the following were key tenets of Ross Perot's 1992 presidential campaign EXCEPT .
Ross Perot jumped into the 1992 presidential election in February of 1992 by declaring on CNN that he would run if petitions were filed on his behalf in all 50 states. A grassroots movement sprung up, and Perot was the frontrunner for a large chunk of the summer of 1992, until he abruptly quit amid falling numbers in mid-July. In October, Perot reentered to continue pushing his key issues, particularly a blend of free-market economic ideals, technological advances, and a tough-on-crime attitude, all designed to cut government expenditures and balance the federal budget. Perot would end up winning 19% of the popular vote as a third party candidate, but won no electoral votes.
Ross Perot jumped into the 1992 presidential election in February of 1992 by declaring on CNN that he would run if petitions were filed on his behalf in all 50 states. A grassroots movement sprung up, and Perot was the frontrunner for a large chunk of the summer of 1992, until he abruptly quit amid falling numbers in mid-July. In October, Perot reentered to continue pushing his key issues, particularly a blend of free-market economic ideals, technological advances, and a tough-on-crime attitude, all designed to cut government expenditures and balance the federal budget. Perot would end up winning 19% of the popular vote as a third party candidate, but won no electoral votes.
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The House Un-American Activities Committee was formed primarily to detect .
The House Un-American Activities Committee was formed primarily to detect .
The House Un-American Activities Committee was formed in 1938, with the expressed purpose of investigating disloyalty and subversive activities among American citizens. The committee focused its investigations on suspected communists, who were believed to hold positions of influence within American society. Charges of espionage were famously brought against Alger Hiss in the 1940s.
The House Un-American Activities Committee was formed in 1938, with the expressed purpose of investigating disloyalty and subversive activities among American citizens. The committee focused its investigations on suspected communists, who were believed to hold positions of influence within American society. Charges of espionage were famously brought against Alger Hiss in the 1940s.
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What 20th Century President said, "We in America today are nearer to the final triumph over poverty than ever before in the history of any land" at his inaugural address?
What 20th Century President said, "We in America today are nearer to the final triumph over poverty than ever before in the history of any land" at his inaugural address?
Herbert Hoover made this statement as part of his inaugural address in 1929. As fate would have it though, the stock market would crash seven months later, sending the nation into the deepest depression in its history. This quote has become known mostly for the sad irony underpinning it.
Herbert Hoover made this statement as part of his inaugural address in 1929. As fate would have it though, the stock market would crash seven months later, sending the nation into the deepest depression in its history. This quote has become known mostly for the sad irony underpinning it.
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One of the first parts of the New Deal that Franklin Roosevelt passed was the Glass-Steagall Act. This act helped tackle issues with the failing banks, and created the FDIC. What was the purpose of the FDIC?
One of the first parts of the New Deal that Franklin Roosevelt passed was the Glass-Steagall Act. This act helped tackle issues with the failing banks, and created the FDIC. What was the purpose of the FDIC?
The FDIC, or Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, was meant to act as insurance for people who deposited their savings into private banks. That way if the bank went under the federal government would reimburse the account holder up to a certain amount. This was meant to inspire confidence in banks and get people to deposit in banks again, so the banks could then begin loaning money again.
The FDIC, or Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, was meant to act as insurance for people who deposited their savings into private banks. That way if the bank went under the federal government would reimburse the account holder up to a certain amount. This was meant to inspire confidence in banks and get people to deposit in banks again, so the banks could then begin loaning money again.
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Under which presidential administration did the Teapot Dome scandal occur?
Under which presidential administration did the Teapot Dome scandal occur?
In 1923, Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana investigated the leasing of oil fields in Teapot Dome, Wyoming and various spots in California by the Department of the Interior to well-connected oil companies. Although occurring after his death the Teapot Dome Scandal was a massive stain on the legacy of President Warren G. Harding, particularly as his Secretary of the Interior, Albert G. Fall, became the first and only cabinet member to be sentenced to a term in prison.
In 1923, Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana investigated the leasing of oil fields in Teapot Dome, Wyoming and various spots in California by the Department of the Interior to well-connected oil companies. Although occurring after his death the Teapot Dome Scandal was a massive stain on the legacy of President Warren G. Harding, particularly as his Secretary of the Interior, Albert G. Fall, became the first and only cabinet member to be sentenced to a term in prison.
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Which of the following reasons were given for President Truman's decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan?
Which of the following reasons were given for President Truman's decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan?
The media and President Truman's staff presented a united face behind the decision to drop the atomic bombs, announcing that the cultural climate in Japan would not allow the Japanese to surrender until every American and Japanese soldier had died; therefore, dropping the bomb would allow the American soldiers to return home.
The media and President Truman's staff presented a united face behind the decision to drop the atomic bombs, announcing that the cultural climate in Japan would not allow the Japanese to surrender until every American and Japanese soldier had died; therefore, dropping the bomb would allow the American soldiers to return home.
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What were the primary objectives of Richard Nixon’s “New Federalism”?
What were the primary objectives of Richard Nixon’s “New Federalism”?
The term “New Federalism” refers to a policy of increasing the power of the States, at the expense of Federal authority. Nixon used the term to include an additional reduction in programs providing for social-welfare. By 1971 approximately two-thirds of Americans disapproved of the ongoing war in Vietnam. Nixon was aware that in order to win the election of 1972, he had to bring the troops home, which he did; however, this decision does not fit under the umbrella of “New Federalism." Nixon also encouraged more familiar relations with the USSR, in an attempt to discourage armament, a move thatalso opened relations with China.
The term “New Federalism” refers to a policy of increasing the power of the States, at the expense of Federal authority. Nixon used the term to include an additional reduction in programs providing for social-welfare. By 1971 approximately two-thirds of Americans disapproved of the ongoing war in Vietnam. Nixon was aware that in order to win the election of 1972, he had to bring the troops home, which he did; however, this decision does not fit under the umbrella of “New Federalism." Nixon also encouraged more familiar relations with the USSR, in an attempt to discourage armament, a move thatalso opened relations with China.
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Blue laws are .
Blue laws are .
Blue laws are a type of law designed to ensure the observance of some religious code of morality. Typically in American history they have been used to ensure the observance of a religious holiday or feast day, or to ensure that minority religious groups do not break with Christian law. Today, most (but not all) Blue laws have been rendered illegal, unconstitutional, or both; many Blue laws persist in the form of alcohol prohibition, however.
Blue laws are a type of law designed to ensure the observance of some religious code of morality. Typically in American history they have been used to ensure the observance of a religious holiday or feast day, or to ensure that minority religious groups do not break with Christian law. Today, most (but not all) Blue laws have been rendered illegal, unconstitutional, or both; many Blue laws persist in the form of alcohol prohibition, however.
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“So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself—nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.”
The above quote could most reasonably be attributed to .
“So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself—nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.”
The above quote could most reasonably be attributed to .
The above quote comes from Franklin D. Roosevelt’s first inauguration speech, after he defeated the incumbent Republican, Herbert Hoover, in the election of 1932. At the time the United States was firmly mired in the worst of the Great Depression, and the country was in desperate need of a man with Roosevelt’s leadership qualities. In this quote, Roosevelt asserts that the country must not fear change, because change is all that could drive the country forward.
The above quote comes from Franklin D. Roosevelt’s first inauguration speech, after he defeated the incumbent Republican, Herbert Hoover, in the election of 1932. At the time the United States was firmly mired in the worst of the Great Depression, and the country was in desperate need of a man with Roosevelt’s leadership qualities. In this quote, Roosevelt asserts that the country must not fear change, because change is all that could drive the country forward.
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“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.”
To which political and social reformer could the above quote most reasonable be attributed?
“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.”
To which political and social reformer could the above quote most reasonable be attributed?
The above quote was spoken by Martin Luther King Jr, in an address to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in 1967. The speech was titled Where do we go from here? It was something of a call to arms (as was much of what King said and did). He called on people to start correcting the racial injustices that had existed in the United States throughout its history—before the injustices started to correct themselves—in a less peaceful manner.
The above quote was spoken by Martin Luther King Jr, in an address to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in 1967. The speech was titled Where do we go from here? It was something of a call to arms (as was much of what King said and did). He called on people to start correcting the racial injustices that had existed in the United States throughout its history—before the injustices started to correct themselves—in a less peaceful manner.
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“I’m the ultimately responsible person in this organization. Other people can pass the buck to me, but I can’t pass the buck to anyone else.”
To which United States President does the above quote belong?
“I’m the ultimately responsible person in this organization. Other people can pass the buck to me, but I can’t pass the buck to anyone else.”
To which United States President does the above quote belong?
The above quote is credited to President Harry S. Truman. He famously kept a note on his desk that read “The buck stops here.” It was Truman’s view that in politics, responsibility is generally passed upwards in order to transfer responsibility in the event of failure.
The above quote is credited to President Harry S. Truman. He famously kept a note on his desk that read “The buck stops here.” It was Truman’s view that in politics, responsibility is generally passed upwards in order to transfer responsibility in the event of failure.
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“The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much it is whether we provide enough for those who have little.”
The above quote could most reasonably be attributed to which United States President?
“The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much it is whether we provide enough for those who have little.”
The above quote could most reasonably be attributed to which United States President?
The above quote reflects the political and economic views of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. He was President during the Great Depression, and during his thirteen years as President he did a great deal to expand welfare, social security, and healthcare, as well as helping to reduce the massive financial gap between the wealthy and the poor.
The above quote reflects the political and economic views of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. He was President during the Great Depression, and during his thirteen years as President he did a great deal to expand welfare, social security, and healthcare, as well as helping to reduce the massive financial gap between the wealthy and the poor.
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