Question 1
What message does the political cartoon The Times, A Political Portrait send about the situation facing the United States government during the 1790s?
A) The American army was strong enough to do battle with France and other European powers.
B) Political cartoonists used dignified techniques rather than crude ones to convey key messages.
C) Partisan animosities between Federalists and Republicans intensified during this decade.
D) Thomas Jefferson and James Madison were strong advocates of the Federalists in Congress.
Question 2
How were the goals of the Washington Conference of 19211922 reflective of President Harding's foreign policy?
A) Harding wanted the United States to isolate itself from all foreign affairs.
B) Harding wanted to use dollars and disarmament to secure peace.
C) Harding wanted to end the Open Door Policy to prevent armed conflict.
D) Harding believed that Germany needed to make reparations to avoid future wars.
Question 3
What does the image Heroes of the Colored Race represent about middle-class African Americans?
A) They perceived themselves as superior to poor African Americans.
B) They saw African American achievement as a thing of the past.
C) They looked to their history to cultivate their hopes for the future.
D) They placed greater hope in insurrection than in education.
Question 4
This collection of political buttons regarding the Watergate scandal that involved President Nixon reveals that __________.
A) the majority of American citizens wanted Nixon to be impeached and removed from office
B) the nation was divided over Nixon's role and guilt in this political scandal
C) Nixon's role in Watergate was perceived to be minimal and harmless
D) Nixon was regarded favorably by most of the American public
Question 5
In this image from a Massachusetts newspaper, the Eleventh Pillar represents __________.
A) the Constitution becoming the new law of the land
B) New York being the final state to ratify the Constitution
C) New York's decision to vote against the Constitution
D) New York's ratification of the Constitution