Help with a few history questions - multiple choice?

[gillian59]

Just a couple questions i am stuck on.

19. What was one effect of U.S. participation in World War I on civilians?

Jobs became available for women and minorities as men were drafted to serve in the military.

Food shortages contributed to an increase in vitamin deficiencies and malnutrition.

As the size of the military increased, civilians could not provide sufficient supplies.

Children had to enter the workforce because there was a labor shortage.

32. How did Herbert Hoover's philosophy of government affect the Depression?

It created a congressional roadblock because Hoover threatened to veto any proposed legislation.

It allowed the Depression to run its course.

It eased the effects of the Depression because financial institutions knew they could respond freely.

It deepened the Depression because nothing was done to address the causes.

59. What event preceded the Cuban Missile Crisis?

a direct Soviet threat on the United States

Fidel Castro's request for U.S. aid

an invasion at the Bay of Pigs to attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro

a thwarted invasion off the coast of Florida to invade the United States

54. What helped propel John F. Kennedy to the presidency in the 1960 election?

an army of young volunteers

televised debates that communicated his charm

an inexperienced opponent in Richard Nixon

his prior experience as vice president



55. Why were blacks eager to participate in the civil rights movement following World War II?

With the increase in population there were more blacks to advocate for this cause.

They resented not being provided the educational benefits of the GI Bill.

They had returned from military service to find Jim Crow laws still in place.

The political emphasis placed on conformity antagonized black voters.



56. What were the key provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

providing fair housing

eliminating segregation in most public places

creating equal pay ordinances

guaranteeing fair voting procedures

[ealahweemah72]

19. Jobs

32.Deepened depression

59.Bay of Pigs

54. Television

55.Jim Crow Laws still in place

56. Guaranteeing fair vote