U.S. History — Semester B Practice

Question 1 of 10

TEKS 20A-22E Easy Word

Affirmative action policies aim to:

A increase opportunities for underrepresented groups

B reduce government spending

C lower taxes

D limit immigration

Explanation

📌 Increase representation of minorities and women in education/employment. Controversial — supporters say it corrects inequality, critics say it's reverse discrimination.

Question 2 of 10

TEKS 29A-32B Easy Word

Historical context means:

A only studying recent events

B understanding the circumstances of the time period

C ignoring the time period

D memorizing dates

Explanation

📌 The circumstances and conditions of the time period. Essential for understanding why events happened.

Question 3 of 10

TEKS 23A-25D Medium Word

The counterculture movement of the 1960s challenged mainstream American values by —

A questioning traditional values, opposing the Vietnam War, and promoting social change

B rejecting all forms of music and artistic expression

C supporting increased military spending and nuclear weapons

D advocating for stricter social rules and conformity

Explanation

The 1960s counterculture movement, driven by young people, questioned traditional values, opposed the Vietnam War, advocated for civil rights, and promoted peace and social change.

Question 4 of 10

TEKS 20A-22E Easy Word

The Civil Rights Act of 1964:

A abolished slavery

B gave women the right to vote

C established Social Security

D outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex

Explanation

📌 Outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Ended Jim Crow laws.

Question 5 of 10

TEKS 1A-6B Medium Word

The Truman Doctrine (1947) established the U.S. foreign policy of —

A appeasement — making concessions to aggressive nations

B containment — preventing the spread of communism to new countries

C imperialism — acquiring new territories around the world

D isolationism — avoiding involvement in European affairs

Explanation

The Truman Doctrine committed the U.S. to supporting free peoples resisting subjugation by armed minorities or outside pressures, establishing the containment policy.

Question 6 of 10

TEKS 15A-16E Medium Word

Globalization has resulted in:

A the end of all trade

B less international trade

C increased economic interdependence among nations

D complete isolation of nations

Explanation

📌 Increased trade, cultural exchange, economic interdependence. Benefits: lower prices. Concerns: job outsourcing, cultural homogenization.

Question 7 of 10

TEKS 1A-6B Medium Word

The Strategic Defense Initiative (Star Wars) was proposed by:

A Reagan

B JFK

C Bush

D Clinton

Explanation

📌 Reagan (1983). Space-based missile defense system. Never fully built. Pressured USSR spending.

Question 8 of 10

TEKS 1A-6B Easy Word

The Berlin Airlift (1948-1949) was:

A a bombing campaign

B the building of the Berlin Wall

C flying supplies to West Berlin during Soviet blockade

D an invasion of Berlin

Explanation

📌 US/British response to Soviet blockade of West Berlin. Flew supplies in for 11 months. Cold War turning point.

Question 9 of 10

TEKS 23A-25D Easy Word

Woodstock (1969) was:

A a political convention

B a music festival symbolizing 1960s counterculture

C a military base

D a civil rights march

Explanation

📌 Iconic music festival in New York. 400,000+ attendees. Symbol of 1960s counterculture, peace movement.

Question 10 of 10

TEKS 1A-6B Easy Word

The fall of the Soviet Union occurred in:

A 2000

B 1991

C 1989

D 1985

Explanation

📌 1991. Gorbachev's reforms (glasnost, perestroika). End of Cold War. 15 independent nations formed.

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