Social Studies Flashcards
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The Marshall Plan, implemented after World War II, was primarily designed to:
Answer: Rebuild European economies to prevent the spread of communism
The Marshall Plan provided over $12 billion in U.S. economic aid to rebuild Western European economies devastated by WWII and resist communist influence.
Which factor most contributed to the rapid industrialization of the United States in the late 19th century?
Answer: Abundant natural resources and immigrant labor
The combination of vast natural resources, a growing immigrant workforce, and technological innovation fueled America's industrial boom.
A filibuster in the U.S. Senate is a tactic used to:
Answer: Delay or block a vote by prolonging debate
A filibuster is a procedural move where senators extend debate to delay or prevent a vote on proposed legislation.
In which type of economic system does the government own and control the means of production?
Answer: Command economy
In a command economy, the government makes all major economic decisions and owns the means of production.
The Trail of Tears refers to the forced relocation of:
Answer: Native American tribes from the Southeast to Oklahoma
The Trail of Tears was the forced removal of Cherokee and other tribes from their homelands to Indian Territory in present-day Oklahoma in the 1830s.
Which type of government gives most political power to regional or state governments rather than a central authority?
Answer: Confederate system
A confederate system places sovereignty with the individual states or regions, giving the central government limited authority.
GDP per capita is best used to measure:
Answer: The average economic output per person in a country
GDP per capita divides a nation's gross domestic product by its population, providing an average economic output per person.