Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(05.02 MC)

Which of the following reflects a Gilded Age-era development that sought to correct social inequities or economic problems of the time?

Plessy v. Ferguson upheld segregation as long as facilities were "separate but equal."
The American Protective Association battled a perceived attempt of the Roman Catholic Church to control society.
The Chinese Exclusion Act banned international migration from China.
The Interstate Commerce Act established regulations for the railroad industry.
Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(05.05 MC)

Question refers to the excerpt below.

"And every Indian born within the territorial limits of the United States to whom allotments shall have been made under the provisions of this act, or under any law or treaty, and every Indian born within the territorial limits of the United States who has voluntarily taken up, within said limits, his residence separate and apart from any tribe of Indians therein, and has adopted the habits of civilized life, is hereby declared to be a citizen of the United States, and is entitled to all the rights, privileges, and immunities of such citizens, whether said Indian has been or not, by birth or otherwise, a member of any tribe of Indians within the territorial limits of the United States without in any manner affecting the right of any such Indian to tribal or other property."—From the Dawes Act, 1887

How did the policy described in this excerpt reflect the goals of the U. S. government in the late 1800s?

Its purpose was to drive American Indians out of all the territory belonging to the United States.
Its purpose was to end the pre-Civil War-era culture of discrimination against native peoples, as well as against those who migrated into the country under slavery.
Its purpose was to open more lands in the West to white settlement, but migration caused increased conflict with American Indians.
Its purpose was to set aside lands for native peoples to exercise sovereignty and continue their traditional ways of life without interference.
Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(09.01 LC)

Which of the following did not contribute to a resurgence of conservatism in the late 1970s through the 1980s?

Tax cuts aimed at the wealthy
Growth of religious fundamentalism
Decline of public trust in government
Political activism against liberal programs
Question 11(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(08.01 MC)

Question refers to the image below.

Image showing antiwar protests near the Pentagon in Washington, D. C. The image shows a group of military officers with the letters MP on the sleeves of their uniforms and on their helmets. The military officers are standing in a single line in front of a group of young protestors. The protestors appear to be peaceful. One of the protestors is holding out a flower to the group of officers.
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What was one effect of protests such as the one depicted in the photograph?

President Lyndon Johnson's popularity dropped sharply.
Congress was motivated to pass the War Powers Resolution.
Large numbers of draft-age men fled to Canada to avoid fighting in Vietnam.
Republican leaders publicly attacked the military's handling of the Vietnam War.
Question 12(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(05.06 MC)

How did monopolies contribute to the economic challenges that farmers faced in the United States in the late 19th century?

Independent farmers were forced to sell their farms when they could not compete with the output of large, commercial farms.
Farmers were dependent on industries where high prices were set by companies that had no competition.
Monopolies were exempt from legislation that was intended to regulate agricultural business practices and prices.
Farmers' options for purchasing seed, livestock, and farm equipment were severely limited when smaller companies were absorbed by industry giants.
Question 13(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(09.03 MC)

Question refers to the image below.

Cartoon illustration shows three trenches lined with stones. Each trench has a tattered white flag raised above it with text on it. The closest flag reads, Not Negroes, while the middle reads, Not Women, and the most distant flag reads, Not Gays
Library of Congress [LC-USZ62-126893]
"Not Negroes! Not Women! Not Gays!" by Herb Block, published in the Washington Post, January 28, 1993

How did the U. S. military become a target of public social debate in the 1990s?

It ordered each branch to stop recruiting from certain segments of the population.
It removed all recruitment restrictions leading to concerns about protecting families.
It mandated stricter requirements for volunteers with certain characteristics.
It instituted a policy in which soldiers were not to discuss their sexual orientation.