Praxis II: Citizenship Education Content Knowledge Exam Prep - Question List

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41. Why was the Battle of Gettysburg so critical?

It was the turning point of the Civil War; after it, the Confederates would never have another victory.
It marked the successful crossing of the Potomac River by the Confederate Army.
Ulysses S. Grant was finally able to take full control of the Mississippi River.
General Robert E. Lee was captured by the Union Army.

42. When the Southern states passed Jim Crow laws after Reconstruction, what was the major effect?

2 completely separate economies-one for white Americans, one for African Americans.
Many African Americans lost U.S. citizenship.
Voting requirements for African Americans became far more strict.
Public facilities enforced racial segregation.

43. Which of the following was the major cause of the 1929 Depression?

There were not enough dollars in circulation.
There was a general shortage of goods, caused by overproduction and overconsumption.
The cost of goods majorly decreased, caused by overproduction and underconsumption.
The number of exports increased too quickly.

44. Why did gay rights organizations and activists oppose Clinton’s policy regarding gay soldiers in the military?

The policy’s open acceptance of gay soldiers created immense controversy.
The policy totally prohibited openly gay soldiers from joining the military.
The policy called for the segregation of gay soldiers.
The policy did not protect openly gay soldiers from discriminatory policies and harassment.

45. If the government cuts taxes to encourage people to spend more money to stimulate economic growth, it is using: