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GED Social Studies Exam Questions and Answers

Question 9

In August 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson asked Congress to ratify the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution so that he could officially use military force in Vietnam, he told Congress:

"The challenge we face in Southeast Asia today is the same challenge that we have faced with courage and that we have met with strength in Greece and Turkey, in Berlin and Korea."

What did President Johnson ask Congress to do in 1964?

Options:

A.

Make Vietnam a part of Greece, Turkey, and Korea.

B.

Give war powers to the president to fight communism.

C.

Set up trade agreements with Vietnam.

D.

Re-elect him as president.

E.

Make a peaceful treaty with the government of Vietnam.

Question 10

Exhibit:

Based on the charts, which belief best reflects the changes in American living patterns between 1940 and 1960?

Options:

A.

Rural living became more attractive by 1960.

B.

Between 1940 and 1960, the percentage of people living in urban areas decreased.

C.

By 1960, about half the population was living in small towns.

D.

Between 1940 and 1960, the U.S. was becoming more suburbanized.

E.

By 1960, people were continuing to migrate to small towns and rural areas.

Question 11

Which activity is an example of competition within a group?

Options:

A.

raising money for a charity project

B.

performing in a community play

C.

becoming salesperson of the month

D.

participating in an archaeological dig

E.

visiting residents of a nursing home

Question 12

Based on the tone and content of his speech, what most likely was the political role that Pericles held in Athens?

Options:

A.

He was a leader with little regard for public order and welfare in Athens.

B.

He was a champion of the divine right of kings to rule.

C.

He was the leading judge in the Athenian court system.

D.

He was a respected leader among the Athenian people.

E.

He was a supporter of foreign military leaders ruling Athens.

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