Americke studije1. Pueblos are made of what?

Stone and adobe (sun-dried bricks of clay and straw)

2. Meaning of the word Anasazi? The ancient ones

3. After whom did Martin Waldeseemuller name America? Amerigo Vespucci

4. 1st English settlement in the New World? Spanish settlement St. Augustine in Florida (1565)

5. Rope of sand full quote: The main problem with the Confederation was that the states were united by a rope of sand and that what was needed was greater degree of unity George Washington

6. Fist English colony in the new World? Jamestown, Virginia (1607)

7. Who wrote The Federalist papers? James Madison and Alexander Hamilton

8. What led to Spanish-English war? Destruction of American battle ship Maine in Havana harbor

9. Woodrow Wilson greatest hope for peace? League of Nations

10. Franklin Delano Roosevelt- terms of office? 4

11. Truman doctrine? Rebuilding of Europe on American money and containment of communism , 12 billion dollars before 1951 and establishment of NATO- North Atlantic Treaty Organization to provide for common defence.12. Who succeeded in passing Civil rights act? Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964

13. Only court mentioned in the Constitution? US Supreme Court

14. The vote of Florida was important for Goerge Bush to win the elections? True

15. Term checks and balances? Each of tree branches of government can limit power of the others. This way, neither branch can become too powerful. Each branch checks the power of the others to make sure that the power is balanced.16. Inalienable rights of every man? Life, liberty and pursuit of happiness

17. When are the elections traditionally held? On the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, in years divisible evenly by 4.

18. How did George Bush win the elections? He was elected in 2000 after close and controversial election, becoming the fourth president to be elected while receiving fewer popular votes nationwide than his opponent. The outcome depended on the Florida vote, won by Bush, by a margin (538) of more than half a million votes overall. There were a number of misplaced votes and missing ballot boxes, African Americans being denied the right to vote by officials overseeing the elections, etc. On top of everything else, the Governor of Florida was Jeb Bush, Georges brother.

19. What are diversity cases? Federal law also authorizes federal courts to hear cases where the opposing parties are citizens of different states. This is known as diversity jurisdiction, because the plaintiff and the defendant have different(=diverse),state citizenships. Diversity jurisdiction enables a federal court to hear cases where there is not a federal question. In diversity cases, the federal court provides a fair forum where citizens of different states can have their cases heard.

20. Which 2 states have courts of last resort? Oklahoma and Texas

21. Watergate scandal? Arose out of an attempted burglary of the Democratic Party offices , revealed that Nixon was surrounded by corrupted people. The shame of the scandal ruined the president and sent his cabinet official to jail. Nixon himself had to be pardoned by his successor Gerald Ford in order to avoid being impeached by the Congress. 22. Why was Kennedy reluctant? He worries that a strong civil rights stand might drive southern white voters away from the Democratic Party.

23. What does it mean dumbing down the curriculum? giving students easier material so all of them could get a diploma.

24. What is the purpose of Jim Crow laws? Enforcing racial segregation in public institutions25. GI bill? 1944 provided financial aid for WWII veterans, for college

26. Columbia- part of Ivy league? True27. Which company bankrupted 2001? Enron corporation28. Newspaper with the biggest circulation in the USA? The Wall street journal

29. Truman ended WWII? By dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6th and 9th, following, Japan capitulated

30. Who are baby boomers? baby boomers are people who were born in the post WWII period. They were a massive young population during the 1960s who supported social change at the time. They were young, making their way through colleges and universities, often embracing counter-cultural lifestyles and radical politics, and supporting social groups that had previously been subordinated.

31. End of the war between Native Americans and the settlers? The surrendering of the Apache leader Geronimo in 1886.

32. European philosophers? Montesquieu and Locke

33. President suggest the judges, and the Supreme Court? Watches over other 2 branches and determins whether or not their laws are in accordance with the Constitution

34. The Gulf war? The Gulf war was waged by a U.N authorized Coalition force from 34 nations led by the United States, against Iraq in response to Iraqs invasion and annexation of Kuwait in 1990. A US led coalition liberated Kuwait and launched a massive invasion of Iraq by armored and infantry forces. The campaign lasted only 100 hours due to superior speed, mobility and firepower of the allied forces. The Gulf war victory was hollow, however, because the UN resolution only called for the expulsion of Iraq from Kuwait, allowing Saddam Hussein to remain in power.

35. Clinton and Monica Lewinsky scandal? Clintons second term of office was marked by the Monica Lewinsky scandal . When it was discovered that the president had carried on an affair with a young White House intern and, even worse, lied under oath, the House of Representatives began impeaching hearings, focusing of perjury and obstruction of justice. Hilary Clinton stood by her husband. Clinton was seen at worst as a pleasant rogue, and he was allowed to complete his second term, having been acquitted of all charges in 1999.36. Trial - John Scopes? For violating Tennessee law that forbade teaching of evolution in public schools

37. Diplomatic mission by who in 1776? Benjamin Franklin

38. Teheran crisis ruined chances for re-election? Jimmy Carter

39. Right to vote- Afro Americans? Lyndon B. Johnson

1. When Columbus discovered New World he believed he had reached India, whereas it was most likely the island of San Salvador in the Bahamas.

2. The idea of an union of the American colonies was first put forward in the course of meeting known as the Albany Congress, based on a proposal drafted by Benjamin Franklin.

3. The religious society of friends is otherwise known as Quakers because they trembled when the Lord spoke to them.4. No tea was actually drunk in the course of the Boston tea party? True

5. The first political parties in the Western world were Federalists led by Alexander Hamilton and Republicans led by Thomas Jefferson.

6. Trail of Tears? Indian removal from their territories of North Carolina and Georgia to Oklahoma.

7. The U.S bought territory of Alaska from Russia for 7 000 000 dollars. 8. The second war of independence was fought in New Orleans 1812-18159. President Woodrow Wilson won re-election in 1916. On the strength of the slogan He kept us out of war10. In 1933, Franklin Delano Roosevelt assumed the presidency, introducing a programme of economic recovery known as New Deal 11. Two different musical styles by Bob Dylan: rock, folk12. The freedom of the pres in the U.S. is guaranteed by the First Amendment? True13. Whose radio Adaptation of what well known work of literature caused widespread panic when it was broadcast on October 13th 1938? Radio adaptation of H.G. Wellss novel The war of the Worlds, performed by Orson Welles 14. 3 major US papers: USA today, Wall Street Journal, NY Times15. Muckracking? Digging out the dirt and exposing it to the public

16. The purpose of introducing obligatory literacy test in the Southern states in the 19th century was to contribute to the education of the black and poor whites. - false

17. Significance of Rosa Parks to the civil rights movement- boycott of buses=bas segregation ended 18. What do Arthur Clarkes words I remember Babylon imply concerning the future of the US? The uncertainty of American future 19. Why was USA patriot act criticized for? For weakening protections of civil liberties20. The existence of a link between Al-Qaeda and Saddam Hussein was proved after the defeat of the Iraqi army? False 21. The most notorious anti-communist warrior was Senator Joseph R. McCarthy a Republican from Wisconsin 22. Bill Clintons campaign rhetoric echoed that of Richard Nixon? False

23. The legislative branch of the US federal government is bicameral, it consist of two houses The Senate and the House of Representatives.

24. Vice-president becomes president in case of? Incapacitation, death, resignation

25. The number of presidential electors is equal to the number of Senators(100) and Representatives(538) *+3 - District of Columbia =53826. Once theyre appointed, Supreme Court justices hold office for life? True

27. What are US courts guided by in their daily practice? US courts are guided by the statutes passed by the Congress and the state laws. Laws cant possibly cover every conceivable situation, and in such case the courts often look to common law to fill in the gaps.28. What does it take to convict the defendant in a criminal case? Determination of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.29. US district court have original jurisdiction in federal civil and criminal cases.30. Loosing party in a civil case can be imprisoned? False

31. The northwestern ordinance passed in 1787 provided for one square mile of land in each township to be reserved for public schools. 32. In the US education is a national concern, a state responsibility, and a local function.

33. Electives? Optional courses34. Depending on the state, elementary school in the US ends after grade 6 or 8? True

35. Three commodities of the triangular trade? Molasses, slaves, rum36. At the time of the American revolution 95% of the population was engaged in farming, today less than 2%37. Why is US referred to as post-industrial? Service industry dominates nowadays38. In the 1920s farm prices increased sharply? False39. Two American born writers who were claimed by both BE and AE literature? T.S. Eliot and Henry James 40. Where did American country and western music originate and when it developed? England, Scotland and Ireland, in 1920s1. On September 11th 2001, Al Qaida terrorists hijacked a total of 4 airplanes, 3 of which hit their targets.

2. In September 2001, George W. Bush delivered an ultimatum to the Taliban regime in Afganistan, demanding that they hand over Osama Bin Laden.3. Purpose of USA patriot act? Expands the authority of law enforcements agencies for fighting terrorism in the US and abroad.

4. The US dollar has gone up against major international currencies since 2001? True

5. Two prominent figures in African American community at the beginning of the 20th century? Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois6. Acronym NAACP? National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 7. How did president Kennedy ensure that James Meredith was enrolled at the university of Mississippi? Sent the National Guard to enforce the court order (1962)8. Martin Luther Kings most famous speech? I have a dream August 28 1963, Lincoln memorial center, Washington

9. Washington post reporters that covered the Watergate scandal? Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein

10. First US media giants? Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst11. Sources of income of American colleges? Student tuition, endowments and government funding12. What are land grant colleges? State supported institutions. Their establishment was a result of the 1862. Congress law that provides states with public lands to be used for higher education, especially for agricultural and mechanical-arts college.13. accreditation of schools and universities? They have self-governing groups, associations or boards that accredit- certify them as meeting certain minimum standards14. New York university is part of Ivy league? False15. To win a civil law case, plaintiff has to show preponderance of evidence a formulation that essentially means more likely than not

16. United States code is itself a law? False17. Number of representatives for each state is determined decennially on the basis of U.S. Census18. Meaning of first past the post election system? the one who gets most votes wins, there is no proportional accounting19. Term checks and balances? each of three branches of government can limit the power of the others. This way, neither branch becomes too powerful. Each branch checks the power of the other branches to make sure that the power is balanced between them.20. To become the President of the USA it is enough to win 270 electoral votes? False21. Building of the Panama canal began during the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt and finished during the presidency of Woodrow Wilson 22. Who are the baby boomers? People who were born in the post WWII period, massive young population during the 1960s who supported social change at the time. They were young, making their way through colleges and universities, often embracing counter-cultural lifestyles and radical politics and supporting social groups that had previously been subordinated23. Why was the World on the brink of the nuclear war in 1962? It was discovered that the Russian were secretly installing nuclear missiles in Cuba.24. Bill Clinton avoided the Vietnam war continuing his higher education? True25. Monroe doctrine? Policy of the United States introduces on December 2. 1823 by president James Monroe. It stated that further efforts by European nations to colonize land or interfere with states in North or South America would be viewed as act of aggression, requiring U.S. intervention26. How did the American government finance the war of independence and with what result? With Continental paper money that had rapidly become worthless, and the country was left with burdensome public debt after the War.27. In 1497. Giovanni Caboto claimed Newfoundland for his sponsor King Henry VII28. Spain entered the war of independence in 1779. As an American ally? False29. Two major US news agencies(full name)? AP- Associated Press and UPI- United Press International30. First American to win the Nobel prize for literature? Sinclair Lewis in 1930.

31. How was Elvis Presley shown in his first television appearance and why? Only from the waist upwards, he shook his hips while performing and that was considered to be inappropriate for television

32. When did Bob Dylan turn electric?What was the original reaction? In the mid 1960s, he was booed by the folk purists for using an electric guitar

33. How did white performers make rhythm and blues acceptable to a mainstream audience? Songs with the beat toned down and the lyrics cleaned up

34. Levi Strauss sold his first pair of jeans to gold minner during the California gold rush? False

35. What is indentured servitude? Indentured servitude is a contractual relationship by which an immigrant from Europe agreed to work for an American master for several years in order to pay off the cost of the passage. During the indenture period the servants were not paid wages, but were provided with food, accommodation, clothing and training. Though the prospect of eventual liberty made this a different issue from that of slavery, the conditions of transportation and work were often little better than those of slaves.36. At its all time peak in the period immediately following second world war, America produced 50% of the gross world product.

37. American economy today is dominated by service industries which is why America is often described as a postindustrial society.

38. Microsofts business policies have been found to amount the monopolization? True

39. What is a bill in US legal terminology? A proposal considered by Congress

40. How is the lawmaking power of Congress regulated? By the system of checks and balances.