Question 1
George Washington is often compared to the Roman hero Cincinnatus because both men __________.
A) returned to farming after retiring as generals of their armies
B) became the first presidents of their republics
C) developed friendly alliances with their enemies
D) presided over conventions that resulted in written constitutions
Question 2
What irony is revealed in this map showing Europe and the Middle East after World War I?
A) Germany lost more territory than Austria-Hungary, which initially was the first country to
declare war in 1914.
B) Wilson's demand for freedom on the high seas did not come true due to continued German
naval attacks.
C) Wilson's proposal for self-determination came true in Eastern Europe, but the mandates in the
Middle East led to European imperialism.
D) Serbia, which wanted independence at the start of the war, was instead absorbed by
Yugoslavia.
Question 3
Reconstruction referred not only to remaking the war-torn South but also to __________.
A) incorporating Western states into the Union
B) reforming Confederate leadership
C) finding new employment for former slaves
D) reestablishing the Union torn by secession
Question 4
This map of civil rights milestones that took place between 1961 and 1965 shows that __________.
A) most demonstrations took place in the Deep South
B) the Upper South had more violent reactions to civil rights workers than the Deep South
C) major civil rights legislation was primarily written and adopted at the state level
D) civil rights workers and volunteers were exclusively African American
Question 5
What weakened President Wilson's negotiating position at the Paris Peace Conference?
A) his decision to negotiate himself rather than through representatives
B) the loss of Democratic control of Congress
C) his insistence on establishing a League of Nations
D) his eagerness to forgive the Germans