U.S. History — Semester B
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Question 1 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 advocating for stricter social rules and conformity
D supporting increased military spending and nuclear weapons
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 2 of 10
TEKS 1A-6B Easy Word
Malcolm X advocated for:
A Black nationalism and self-defense
B nonviolent protest only
C segregation
D communism
Explanation
📌 Black nationalism, self-defense, racial pride. Nation of Islam (then independent). Assassinated 1965.
Question 3 of 10
TEKS 20A-22E Medium Word
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was necessary because —
A women were still denied the right to vote in all states
B the Constitution did not originally allow any citizens to vote
C only property owners were allowed to vote in federal elections
D Southern states were using literacy tests and poll taxes to prevent African Americans from voting
Explanation
Despite the 15th Amendment (1870), Southern states used literacy tests, poll taxes, and intimidation to prevent African Americans from voting. The VRA banned these practices.
Question 4 of 10
TEKS 1A-6B Easy Word
The September 11, 2001 attacks led to:
A the Cold War
B the Great Depression
C the Civil War
D the War on Terror
Explanation
📌 War on Terror, invasion of Afghanistan, creation of Department of Homeland Security, Patriot Act.
Question 5 of 10
TEKS 17A-19E Medium Word
Brown v. Board of Education (1954) ruled that:
A school segregation is unconstitutional
B the draft is legal
C prayer in school is required
D women can vote
Explanation
📌 'Separate but equal' is unconstitutional. School segregation violated the 14th Amendment. Overturned Plessy v. Ferguson.
Question 6 of 10
TEKS 17A-19E Easy Word
The 25th Amendment addresses:
A presidential succession and disability
B freedom of speech
C prohibition
D voting rights
Explanation
📌 Presidential succession and disability. VP becomes President if President dies/resigns. VP vacancy filled.
Question 7 of 10
TEKS 1A-6B Easy Word
Kent State (1970):
A National Guard killing student protesters
B a political convention
C a military victory
D a peace treaty
Explanation
📌 National Guard killed 4 students protesting Vietnam War/Cambodia invasion. Shocked the nation.
Question 8 of 10
TEKS 17A-19E Easy Word
The Electoral College:
A makes laws
B is a university
C interprets the Constitution
D elects the President
Explanation
📌 Elects the President. Each state gets electors = # of Senators + Representatives. 270 needed to win.
Question 9 of 10
TEKS 23A-25D Easy Word
The Bracero Program (1942-1964) brought:
A European immigrants
B Asian factory workers
C Mexican agricultural workers to the US
D African workers
Explanation
📌 Mexican workers to US for agricultural labor. Wartime labor shortage. Controversial working conditions.
Question 10 of 10
TEKS 1A-6B Easy Word
The 14 Points were proposed by:
A Theodore Roosevelt
B Woodrow Wilson
C FDR
D Truman
Explanation
📌 Woodrow Wilson (1918). Plan for post-WWI peace. Included League of Nations. Most rejected by Allies.

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