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TAKS 11th Grade Us History

Subjects : taks, history
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Competition between European countries to create empires.






2. Corrupt organized groups that controlled political parties in the cities. A boss leads the machine and attempts to grab more votes for his party.






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






4. President 1963-68






5. Early rock n ' roll performer






6. Period of African - American cultural creativity in Music - art - literature during the 1920's






7. North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Formed to defend Europe against Soviet Union.






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






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






10. Progressive president chosen as successor to Teddy Roosevelt.






11. President of the US during the Civil War.






12. Economy in which economic decisions (supply - prices - etc.) are made by the government rather than by market forces.






13. No cruel or unusual punishment.






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






15. Opposing side's attack from the ditches instead of an open battlefield.






16. African Americans pledged to fight for "Double Victory" - victory over Hitler in Europe - but also against racism at home.






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






18. Gave 18 year - olds the right to vote - largely due to the draft.






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






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






21. Civil Rights leader from 1950's -1960's. Assassinated in 1968.






22. Failed invasion of Cuba planned by the US government






23. 1920's women began to demand more freedom and assert their independence.






24. A 1944 law that gives military veterans financial and education benefits.






25. Repealed the 18th amendment and ends Prohibition






26. The first man - made satellite to be launched into outer space.






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






28. First form of government established by the 13 states.






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






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






31. Gave African - American men the right to vote.






32. Political scandal involving abuse of power and bribery and obstruction of justice - led to the resignation of Richard Nixon in 1974.






33. No unlawful search and seizure.






34. Treaty that ended WW I. It blamed Germany for WW I and handed down harsh punishment.






35. United Farm Workers activist






36. Progressive era President. Pro - imperialist.






37. Commander of the American Expeditionary Force during WW I






38. Invented the vaccine for polio






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






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






41. Ruled that state legislature districts had to be roughly equal in population.






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






43. No quartering of troops during peace time






44. American pilot who made the first non - stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean.






45. Auto manufacturer who created the Model T and began to mass - produce the auto






46. Abraham Lincoln freed all slaves in the Confederate states.






47. Communist leader of Cuba.






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






49. The right to a fast and public trial.






50. Essays written to encourage ratification of the constitution.