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TAKS 11th Grade Us History

Subjects : taks, history
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Alabama governor - segregationist - presidential candidate. Shot and left paralyzed.






2. Black Muslim who argued for separation - not integration. He changed his views - but was assassinated in 1965.






3. Dec.7 - 1941 - Japanese attack on US naval base at Pearl Harbor. U.S. enters the war as a result.






4. Progressive president chosen as successor to Teddy Roosevelt.






5. Policy that gave military and economic aid to countries threatened by communism.






6. President 1963-68






7. Made discrimination based on race - religion or national origin in public places.






8. The period from the end of WW II through the mid -1960's marked by unusually high birth rates.






9. Founding father - politician - scientist






10. Abolished the poll tax.






11. Period after the Civil War in the US when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union.






12. Divides the powers of government into 3 branches: legislative - executive - judicial






13. A system by which people can conduct business free of government control except for reasonable regulations made for the public good.






14. Made segregation illegal in public schools.






15. Post - WW I attempt to create a United Nations type organization. US did not join.






16. Established the federal income tax.






17. First president of the US. General in Revolutionary War.






18. The policy that the US should prevent communism from spreading to other nations.






19. Author of the Declaration of Independence and 3rd President of the United States.






20. Mississippi civil rights activist. Assasinated by KKK member.






21. LJB's agenda designed to help poor American's.






22. Progressive president who served during WW I.






23. Progressive era President. Pro - imperialist.






24. Makes sure no branch of the government becomes too powerful.






25. War between the communist of North Vietnam and non - communist armies of S Vietnam supported by the US.






26. First astronaut to land on the moon.






27. 1939 - 1945






28. King of Great Britain during American Revolution






29. Ruling bared quota systems in college admissions but affirms the constitutionality of affirmative action






30. Photographer who raised awareness of working and living conditions of immigrants in the factories and tenements.






31. No quartering of troops during peace time






32. Cowboys drove herds of cattle along trails to be shipped to the East by railroad.






33. Compromise between the big and small states over representation in Congress






34. New York political machine boss.

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35. (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) - Insurance for people's bank accounts.






36. Failed invasion of Cuba planned by the US government






37. The idea that government should not interfere with business practices.






38. The rise of a manufacturing economy and decline of an agriculture economy.






39. A standoff between the Us and the Soviet Union when it was discovered that the Soviets had installed missiles pointed at the Us.






40. US Admiral who encouraged the US to strengthen its naval power to become a world power.






41. Where FDR tried to add more members to the Supreme Court to pass his programs.






42. Author of The Jungle - book that describes conditions of the meat packing plants and immigrants struggles.






43. Competition between European countries to create empires.






44. 1st ten amendments to Constitution. Protects individual rights.






45. Used to fence in land on the Great Plains - eventually leading to the end of the open frontier.






46. Early civil rights leader and founder of the NAACP. Du Bois demanded equality for African - Americans






47. President during Great Depression & WW II. 1933 - 1945






48. American couple accused of Communism and helping the Soviet Union obtain information about the atomic bomb. They were found guilty and sentenced to death.

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49. President during Roaring 20's






50. The right to vote for women.