History of the Americas Questions

In which way did the goals of the United States in the Vietnam War differ from the goals of the United States during World War II?A. The United States waged a defensive war to protect an ally.B. The United States was fighting to acquire territory.C. The United States was trying to expand the territory of its ally.D. The United States supported the survival of a colonial power.

How did the Vietnam War affect the American public?A. It created deep divisions due to differing opinions about the war.B. It inspired most Americans by revealing the power of the U.S. military.C. It motivated people to welcome returning veterans with victory parades.D. It influenced many Americans to support U.S. involvement abroad.

Which policy was President Nixon committed to at the end of the Vietnam War?A. "peace with honor"B. "imperial presidency"C. "nonviolent withdrawal"D. "using all necessary measures"

What did the Pentagon Papers reveal?A. that U.S. troops killed Vietnamese civilians in My LaiB. that Nixon lied about expanding the war into CambodiaC. that four students had been shot at Kent State UniversityD. that U.S. leaders lied to Congress about involvement in Vietnam

Q: Looking at the second passage, specifically, which of the following would best assist freedmen in obtaining land? A: a) 13th amendment b) emancipation proclamation c) homestead act d) reconstruction act of 1867

What happened after the United States withdrew troops from Vietnam?A. North Vietnamese forces took control of South Vietnam.B. North Vietnam and South Vietnam both honored the cease-fire.C. South Vietnam initiated a diplomatic settlement with North Vietnam.D. South Vietnam attacked North Vietnam to maintain power in the region.

How did the hawks feel about the war in Vietnam?A. They criticized the war on moral grounds.B. They did not accept the escalating wartime costs.C. They opposed withdrawing troops from Vietnam.D. They sympathized with the cause of North Vietnam.

What did Secretary of Defense Clark Clifford determine after analyzing the conflict in Vietnam?A. The United States should send more troops to Vietnam.B. The United States should try to negotiate peace with North Vietnam.C. The United States should counter the Tet Offensive with a massive attack.D. The United States should devise a better military strategy to counter the Vietcong.

The practice of college deferments meant that most of the draftees who served in Vietnam came from theA. upper class.B. middle class.C. working class.D. professional class.

Which two groups fought outside the Chicago Democratic Convention?A. police and protestersB. Democrats and RepublicansC. voters and government officialsD. Humphrey supporters and McCarthy supporters

What impact did the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 have on American society?A. It dramatically decreased immigration rates into the United States.B. It established an immigration quota that favored Western Europeans.C. It allowed more immigrants from Asia and the Americas.D. It made it easier for immigrants to establish citizenship.

Why did President Kennedy want to defend the freedom of West Berlin?A. He considered its resources important to the U.S. economy.B. He hoped to prevent a war between East Berlin and West Berlin.C. He considered it critical to defending western Europe from communism.D. He wanted to negotiate an agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union.

How did John F. Kennedy gain support from the African American community in the election of 1960?A. He opposed Richard Nixon's economic policies.B. He appeared supportive of the civil rights movement.C. He visited Atlanta, Georgia, during a civil rights protest.D. He supported the Cold War fight against communism.

Q: Which statement best explains the motivation for the impeachment of President Johnson? A: a) Johnson was a southern democrat that the republicans in congress did not trust b) johnson had betrayed the union cause because he was a southerner c) Johnson had violated multiple articles of the US constitution d) johnson had betrayed the plans of Abraham Lincoln

Why did the United States support French colonial efforts in Vietnam?A. to strengthen nationalist efforts in VietnamB. to help preserve French colonialism in VietnamC. to ensure French support of the United States during the Cold WarD. to reward France for its support of the United States in previous conflicts

How did President Kennedy apply John Maynard Keynes's 'new economics?'A. by increasing the federal deficit to pay for tax cuts, while also increasing federal expendituresB. by decreasing federal expenditures to pay for tax cuts, without changing the federal deficitC. by increasing taxes to pay for an increase in federal expenditures, while also decreasing the federal deficitD. by increasing taxes to pay for an increase in federal expenditures, without changing the federal deficit

Q: Which of the following was believed by some to solve the problem addressed in both passages but also continued to propagate discrimination against African Americans? A: a) sharecropping b) freedmen's bureau c) jim crow d) 14th amendment

Which defense policy did President Kennedy favor?A. nuclear attackB. flexible responseC. massive retaliationD. diplomatic consideration

The Warren Commission was established toA. investigate claims of unequal pay for women.B. determine who assassinated President John F. Kennedy.C. determine if the U.S. should respond to the Soviet missiles in Cuba.D. investigate the feasibility of increasing Social Security benefits.

Which goal was included as part of President Kennedy's 'New Frontier' agenda?A. to decrease funding for the space programB. to achieve equal pay for both females and males in some industriesC. to encourage urban to rural migrationD. to strengthen the U.S. military