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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. Right to bear arms






2. Ruled those arrested must be informed of their right to an attorney before questioning






3. 1914 - 1918






4. US soldiers massacred 300 unarmed Native American in 1890. This ended the Indian Wars.






5. Progressive - era journalists sought to bring about reform.






6. The exchange of crops - animals - and disease and ideas of different cultures after Europeans landed in the Americas






7. President during 1920's period of corruption. Died in office.






8. No cruel or unusual punishment.






9. King of Great Britain during American Revolution






10. Depression - era shantytowns on the outskirts of the cities of homeless and unemployed people.






11. American feminist icon - journalist - and social and political activist.






12. Early rock n ' roll performer






13. Reform movement that banned the sale and consumption of alcohol. It also increased organized crime.






14. Statesman - political philosopher - and one of the Founding Fathers






15. Powers reserved to the states






16. Law that provided 160 acres to anyone who was willing to settle land in the West.






17. Ruled courts are required to provide counsel in criminal cases for defendants unable to afford attorneys.






18. 1944 invasion of Europe. (D- Day)






19. Alternate term for 1920's.






20. US general in charge of the Allied forces in the Pacific Ocean.






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






22. Competition between European countries to create empires.






23. No double jeopardy - do not have to testify against yourself.






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






25. Gave all U.S. citizens equal protection under the law regardless of color.






26. Repealed the 18th amendment and ends Prohibition






27. No unlawful search and seizure.






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






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






30. The right to a fast and public trial.






31. Founding father - politician - scientist






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






33. Essays written to encourage ratification of the constitution.






34. Business tycoon who controlled most of the steel industry.






35. The belief that if a nearby nation becomes communist then surrounding nations will do the same.






36. Example of corruption during Warren G. Harding's Presidency






37. No quartering of troops during peace time






38. Power is shared between the states and national government.






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






40. Made segregation illegal in public schools.






41. Freedom of speech - religion and press;






42. First astronaut to land on the moon.






43. 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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44. Soviet leader during 1950's - 60's






45. Invented the vaccine for polio






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






47. W. Wilson's proposal for peace after WW I






48. The mass murder of 6 million Jews and others in Nazi concentration camps.






49. Refused to give up her seat to a white passenger. After she was jailed - the Montgomery bus boycott was organized.






50. Commander of the American Expeditionary Force during WW I