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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. Progressive president chosen as successor to Teddy Roosevelt.






2. Founding father - politician - scientist






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






4. 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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5. President 1968 - 74. Resigned after Watergate






6. Alabama governor - segregationist - presidential candidate. Shot and left paralyzed.






7. 1920's women began to demand more freedom and assert their independence.






8. Accused people of being Communists without providing evidence.






9. Program to rebuild Europe after World War II.






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






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






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






13. King of Great Britain during American Revolution






14. Essays written to encourage ratification of the constitution.






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






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






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






18. Progressive president who served during WW I.






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






20. Failed invasion of Cuba planned by the US government






21. Repealed the 18th amendment and ends Prohibition






22. The prohibition of alcohol.






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






24. President of the US during the Civil War.






25. President during Roaring 20's






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






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






28. Made segregation illegal in public schools.






29. New York political machine boss.

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30. News that exaggerates the truth in order to sell more newspapers.






31. Established the federal income tax.






32. 1914 - 1918






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






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






35. Communist leader of Cuba.






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






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






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






39. US warship blown up in Havana Harbor off the coast of Cuba. The Spanish were blamed and war was declared.






40. First astronaut to land on the moon.






41. Abolished the poll tax.






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






43. Populist presidential candidate and prosecutor in the Scopes Trial.






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






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






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






47. The belief that America had the God - given right and duty to expand across the continent






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






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






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