APUSH causation comparison and CCOT skills practice questions
This study set contains flashcards covering causation comparison and continuity and change over time (CCOT) skills in U.S. history, focusing on key events, figures, and themes relevant to the APUSH curriculum.
Quiz(36 questions)
1. What was a significant cause of the American Revolution?
Terms in this Study Set(36)
Causation in U.S. History(18)
American Revolution → Cause
Colonial resistance to British taxes and trade restrictions led to the quest for independence.
True or False: The War of 1812 was solely about territorial expansion.
False. It was also about impressment of sailors and trade restrictions.
Civil War → Major Cause
The conflict over slavery and states' rights ultimately led to secession and war.
Fill in the blank: The New Deal was a response to the _______.
Great Depression.
What event sparked the start of World War I for the U.S.?
The unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany and the Zimmermann Telegram.
Comparison: Reconstruction vs. New Deal
Both aimed to address crises; Reconstruction focused on post-Civil War integration, New Deal on economic recovery.
What was the cause of the Dust Bowl?
Poor agricultural practices and severe drought in the 1930s caused massive soil erosion.
True or False: The Emancipation Proclamation immediately freed all enslaved people.
False. It applied only to states in rebellion, not border states.
Spanish-American War → Cause
Sensationalist journalism and the sinking of USS Maine fueled the desire for war.
Great Awakening → Effect
Increased religious diversity and questioning of traditional authority in the colonies.
Fill in the blank: The _______ Act of 1862 encouraged westward expansion.
Homestead.
Cold War → Major Cause
Ideological conflict between capitalism and communism after World War II led to global tensions.
What was a cause of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement?
Systemic racial discrimination and segregation prompted widespread activism for equality.
True or False: The Gilded Age was marked by economic prosperity for all Americans.
False. It was a period of great wealth but also significant inequality.
Fill in the blank: The _______ Act of 1965 aimed to eliminate barriers to voting.
Voting Rights.
Post-World War II Economic Boom → Cause
Increased consumer demand and government spending on infrastructure and housing.
What was a consequence of the Louisiana Purchase?
Expanded U.S. territory and access to resources, leading to westward expansion.
Compromise of 1850 → Effect
Temporarily eased tensions over slavery but increased sectional conflict.
Continuity and Change Over Time (CCOT)(18)
The impact of the Industrial Revolution in the U.S.
Transformation in manufacturing and labor. - Shift from agrarian to industrial - Rise of factories - Urbanization
True or False: The 19th Amendment ended women's suffrage.
False. The 19th Amendment (1920) granted women the right to vote.
Fill in the blank: The Civil Rights Movement primarily aimed to end _______.
racial segregation and discrimination.
Comparison: Gilded Age vs. Progressive Era.
Gilded Age: industrial growth, wealth disparity. Progressive Era: reforms, social justice.
What was a key continuity in U.S. foreign policy?
Isolationism remained a consistent approach until WWII.
Cause → Effect: New Deal programs.
Cause: Great Depression. Effect: Increased government intervention in the economy.
Describe the shift in immigration trends post-1965.
Increased diversity due to the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965.
The role of technology in World War II.
Advancements included radar, jet engines, and atomic bombs, changing warfare.
What was the significance of the Homestead Act?
It encouraged westward expansion by providing land to settlers.
True or False: The Vietnam War ended U.S. military involvement in Asia.
True. It marked a shift in U.S. military policy in the region.
Continuity in U.S. government structure since 1789.
The Constitution provides a framework that remains unchanged.
The impact of the Civil War on federal power.
Increased federal authority over states, solidifying the union.
Question: How did the Great Migration affect urban areas?
Increased African American populations in cities, leading to cultural shifts.
Fill in the blank: The Space Race was primarily a competition between the U.S. and ______.
the Soviet Union.
Comparison: The New Deal vs. the Fair Deal.
New Deal: FDR, 1930s reforms. Fair Deal: Truman, post-WWII expansions.
True or False: The Cold War ended with the fall of the Berlin Wall.
True. It symbolized the decline of communism and U.S.-Soviet tensions.
What were key components of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Cause → Effect: The Watergate Scandal.
Cause: Nixon's illegal activities. Effect: Resignation and loss of public trust.
Questions in this Study Set(36)
1. What was a significant cause of the American Revolution?
2. Which of the following was a major change brought about by the Industrial Revolution in the U.S.?
3. True or False: The causes of the War of 1812 included impressment of American sailors.
4. True or False: The Industrial Revolution led to an increase in rural populations in the United States.
5. Which event directly contributed to the start of the Civil War?
6. Fill in the blank: The 19th Amendment granted women the right to _______.
7. Fill in the blank: The _______ was enacted in response to the Great Depression.
8. Which of the following best compares the Gilded Age and the Progressive Era?
9. What was a primary cause of the U.S. entry into World War I?
10. What was a key continuity in U.S. foreign policy from the 19th century until World War II?
11. Comparison: What was a similarity between the Reconstruction and New Deal eras?
12. Cause → Effect: The introduction of New Deal programs during the Great Depression led to _______.
13. What caused the Dust Bowl in the 1930s?
14. Describe the shift in immigration trends in the United States after 1965.
15. True or False: The Emancipation Proclamation freed all enslaved individuals in the United States.
16. What was one technological advancement that changed warfare during World War II?
17. What was a major cause of the Spanish-American War?
18. What was the primary significance of the Homestead Act of 1862?
19. What was an effect of the Great Awakening?
20. True or False: The Vietnam War marked the end of U.S. military involvement in Asia.
21. Fill in the blank: The _______ Act of 1862 promoted westward migration.
22. What has been a key continuity in U.S. government structure since the Constitution was ratified in 1789?
23. What ideological conflict caused the Cold War?
24. How did the Civil War impact federal power in the United States?
25. What prompted the 1960s Civil Rights Movement?
26. How did the Great Migration affect urban areas in the U.S.?
27. True or False: The Gilded Age was a time of economic prosperity for all Americans.
28. Fill in the blank: The Space Race was primarily a competition between the U.S. and ______.
29. Fill in the blank: The _______ Act of 1965 aimed to abolish voting barriers.
30. Which of the following best compares the New Deal and the Fair Deal?
31. What was a major cause of the post-World War II economic boom?
32. True or False: The Cold War effectively ended with the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.
33. What was a consequence of the Louisiana Purchase?
34. What were key components of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
35. Compromise of 1850 → Effect → What did it temporarily alleviate?
36. Cause → Effect: The Watergate Scandal resulted in _______.
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