Questions from Past EOC - Economics Strand
Below are questions from past EOC tests:
(15 B)
From the 2016 EOC:
The business practice described above eventually led to the enactment of legislation that —
A guaranteed public access to corporate records
B protected consumers by prohibiting monopolies
C protected domestic industries from foreign competition
D required reciprocity agreements between state governments
*answer: B
From the 2016 EOC:
The business practice described above eventually led to the enactment of legislation that —
A guaranteed public access to corporate records
B protected consumers by prohibiting monopolies
C protected domestic industries from foreign competition
D required reciprocity agreements between state governments
*answer: B
From the 2015 EOC:
One way the U.S. government responded to the problems caused by the conditions in this list was by --
A passing the Interstate Commerce Act
B implementing the silver standard for currency
C creating a federal jobs program for the unemployed
D establishing a new tax on capital gains
*answer: A
One way the U.S. government responded to the problems caused by the conditions in this list was by --
A passing the Interstate Commerce Act
B implementing the silver standard for currency
C creating a federal jobs program for the unemployed
D establishing a new tax on capital gains
*answer: A
From the 2014 EOC:
Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Antitrust Act?
A Workers secured a greater share of company profits.
B The influence of labor unions on factory owners was reduced.
C The federal government could dissolve business monopolies.
D Businesses were required to pay fees to open overseas locations
*answer: C
Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Antitrust Act?
A Workers secured a greater share of company profits.
B The influence of labor unions on factory owners was reduced.
C The federal government could dissolve business monopolies.
D Businesses were required to pay fees to open overseas locations
*answer: C
From the 2013 EOC:
How did the publication of Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle contribute to a change in the relationship between government and business?
A Federal troops were mobilized to break strikes by labor unions.
B Government regulations requiring the inspection of food products were implemented.
C Congress created a regulatory agency to audit railroads.
D Laws were enacted that banned private companies from discriminating when hiring.
*answer: B
How did the publication of Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle contribute to a change in the relationship between government and business?
A Federal troops were mobilized to break strikes by labor unions.
B Government regulations requiring the inspection of food products were implemented.
C Congress created a regulatory agency to audit railroads.
D Laws were enacted that banned private companies from discriminating when hiring.
*answer: B
(15 D)
From the 2016 EOC:
Which of the following was primarily responsible for the change depicted in this illustration?
A New immigrant screening procedures at Ellis Island
B A crackdown on anarchism after the assassination of President William McKinley
C Overseas expansion associated with the Spanish-American War
D An increase in circulating currency after the discovery of gold in Nome, Alaska
*answer: C
From the 2016 EOC:
Which of the following was primarily responsible for the change depicted in this illustration?
A New immigrant screening procedures at Ellis Island
B A crackdown on anarchism after the assassination of President William McKinley
C Overseas expansion associated with the Spanish-American War
D An increase in circulating currency after the discovery of gold in Nome, Alaska
*answer: C
From the 2015 EOC:
This World War I–era poster was intended to persuade --
A farmers to consume fewer scarce goods during the war
B women to work producing war materials
C people to save money during the war
D people to help finance the war
*answer: D
This World War I–era poster was intended to persuade --
A farmers to consume fewer scarce goods during the war
B women to work producing war materials
C people to save money during the war
D people to help finance the war
*answer: D
From the 2014 EOC:
The policy outlined in the excerpt was directly influenced by problems that the U.S. Navy had recently confronted during --
A the Cuban Revolution
B the Mexican War
C World War I
D the Spanish-American War
*answer: D
The policy outlined in the excerpt was directly influenced by problems that the U.S. Navy had recently confronted during --
A the Cuban Revolution
B the Mexican War
C World War I
D the Spanish-American War
*answer: D
From the 2013 EOC:
Which statement would most likely be found in a history of the economic impact of the Spanish-American War on the United States?
A Statement 1
B Statement 2
C Statement 3
D Statement 4
*answer: C
Which statement would most likely be found in a history of the economic impact of the Spanish-American War on the United States?
A Statement 1
B Statement 2
C Statement 3
D Statement 4
*answer: C
(16 A)
From the 2016 EOC:
Why did the “Return to Normalcy” agenda of U.S. presidential candidate Warren G. Harding appeal to many voters in the 1920 election?
A The public wanted to help rebuild war-torn countries.
B There were significant shortages of military supplies.
C There was a decrease in demand for consumer goods.
D The public wanted to concentrate on domestic economic issues.
*answer: D
From the 2016 EOC:
Why did the “Return to Normalcy” agenda of U.S. presidential candidate Warren G. Harding appeal to many voters in the 1920 election?
A The public wanted to help rebuild war-torn countries.
B There were significant shortages of military supplies.
C There was a decrease in demand for consumer goods.
D The public wanted to concentrate on domestic economic issues.
*answer: D
(16 B)
From the 2016 EOC:
Which of the following directly contributed to the economic instability of the United States in 1929?
A The implementation of a personal income tax
B Overspeculation in the stock market
C New regulations on banking
D The elimination of import tariffs
*answer: B
From the 2016 EOC:
Which of the following directly contributed to the economic instability of the United States in 1929?
A The implementation of a personal income tax
B Overspeculation in the stock market
C New regulations on banking
D The elimination of import tariffs
*answer: B
From the 2015 EOC:
Lines like the one shown above were partially the result of --
A growing demand for payment of military pensions
B a sudden increase in agricultural exports
C the passage of the Selective Service Act
D widespread business failures
*answer: D
Lines like the one shown above were partially the result of --
A growing demand for payment of military pensions
B a sudden increase in agricultural exports
C the passage of the Selective Service Act
D widespread business failures
*answer: D
From the 2014 EOC:
Which of the following best completes this diagram?
A Led to a decrease in U.S. international trade
B Helped stabilize the U.S. economy
C Strengthened U.S. relationships overseas
D Led to a decline in U.S. unemployment
*answer: A
Which of the following best completes this diagram?
A Led to a decrease in U.S. international trade
B Helped stabilize the U.S. economy
C Strengthened U.S. relationships overseas
D Led to a decline in U.S. unemployment
*answer: A
From the 2013 EOC:
Which of the following best completes this graphic organizer?
A Increase in consumer spending
B Overspeculation in the stock market
C Decrease in military spending
D Government subsidization of agriculture
*answer: B
Which of the following best completes this graphic organizer?
A Increase in consumer spending
B Overspeculation in the stock market
C Decrease in military spending
D Government subsidization of agriculture
*answer: B
(16 C)
From the 2016 EOC:
Which headline describes the primary issue faced by the federal government at the onset of the Great Depression?
*answer: A
From the 2016 EOC:
Which headline describes the primary issue faced by the federal government at the onset of the Great Depression?
*answer: A
From the 2015 EOC:
This excerpt describes an instance of deportation during the 1930s as part of a repatriation effort. Why did the federal government implement repatriation?
A To fulfill the terms of a global peace treaty
B To protect national security
C To reduce competition for jobs
D To prevent communist influence on labor unions
*answer: C
This excerpt describes an instance of deportation during the 1930s as part of a repatriation effort. Why did the federal government implement repatriation?
A To fulfill the terms of a global peace treaty
B To protect national security
C To reduce competition for jobs
D To prevent communist influence on labor unions
*answer: C
From the 2014 EOC:
The creator of this political cartoon was expressing his concerns about --
A the Senate confirmation hearings of Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas
B the U.S. declaration of war on Japan after the bombing of Pearl Harbor
C the expansion of executive power during the Great Depression
D the involvement of U.S. government officials in the Iran-Contra scandal
*answer: C
DFrom the 2013 EOC:
Why did the federal government create this program in 1933?
A To establish industrial centers in the region
B To promote organic farming practices
C To offset the effects of urbanization and rapid population growth
D To provide jobs and improve the regional standard of living
*answer: D
Why did the federal government create this program in 1933?
A To establish industrial centers in the region
B To promote organic farming practices
C To offset the effects of urbanization and rapid population growth
D To provide jobs and improve the regional standard of living
*answer: D
(16 D)
From the 2015 EOC:
The farmer’s criticisms are similar to those found in --
A Warren Harding’s advocacy of a “return to normalcy”
B Huey Long’s proposal to “share our wealth”
C Charles Coughlin’s rhetoric of “Christianized democracy”
D Herbert Hoover’s emphasis on “rugged individualism”
*answer: B
From the 2015 EOC:
The farmer’s criticisms are similar to those found in --
A Warren Harding’s advocacy of a “return to normalcy”
B Huey Long’s proposal to “share our wealth”
C Charles Coughlin’s rhetoric of “Christianized democracy”
D Herbert Hoover’s emphasis on “rugged individualism”
*answer: B
From the 2014 EOC:
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation is similar to later New Deal legislation in that both --
A protected the economy through government intervention in private business
B gave direct relief payments to unemployed citizens
C provided more efficient services through public utility regulation
D borrowed money from foreign banks to reduce the national debt
*answer: A
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation is similar to later New Deal legislation in that both --
A protected the economy through government intervention in private business
B gave direct relief payments to unemployed citizens
C provided more efficient services through public utility regulation
D borrowed money from foreign banks to reduce the national debt
*answer: A
(16 E)
From the 2016 EOC:
What is the main function of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation?
A Assisting banks in recovering unpaid loans
B Providing monetary aid to struggling banks
C Guaranteeing job security for bank employees
D Protecting personal savings in the event of bank failure
*answer: D
From the 2016 EOC:
What is the main function of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation?
A Assisting banks in recovering unpaid loans
B Providing monetary aid to struggling banks
C Guaranteeing job security for bank employees
D Protecting personal savings in the event of bank failure
*answer: D
From the 2014 EOC:
What does the sticker in this illustration represent to patrons of this bank?
A Restrictions on the federal government’s ability to set prime interest rates
B The power of the federal government to privatize the bank in order to stimulate economic growth
C Limitations on the role of the federal government in providing home loans
D The federal government’s assurance of protection on individual bank deposits
*answer: D
What does the sticker in this illustration represent to patrons of this bank?
A Restrictions on the federal government’s ability to set prime interest rates
B The power of the federal government to privatize the bank in order to stimulate economic growth
C Limitations on the role of the federal government in providing home loans
D The federal government’s assurance of protection on individual bank deposits
*answer: D
From the 2013 EOC:
The Federal Housing Administration is a New Deal agency that continues to assist many Americans primarily by --
A providing them with money to pay for moving expenses
B helping them obtain mortgage loans from banks
C helping them choose a reputable home builder
D offering incentives for them to invest in rental properties
*answer: B
The Federal Housing Administration is a New Deal agency that continues to assist many Americans primarily by --
A providing them with money to pay for moving expenses
B helping them obtain mortgage loans from banks
C helping them choose a reputable home builder
D offering incentives for them to invest in rental properties
*answer: B
(17 A)
From the 2016 EOC:
This 1944 poster was produced most likely in response to the —
A growing demand for equal pay for equal work
B growing demand for personnel to support the war effort
C lack of women with the skills necessary to join the labor force
D lack of women able to serve in combat
*answer: B
From the 2016 EOC:
This 1944 poster was produced most likely in response to the —
A growing demand for equal pay for equal work
B growing demand for personnel to support the war effort
C lack of women with the skills necessary to join the labor force
D lack of women able to serve in combat
*answer: B
From the 2015 EOC:
This photograph best illustrates the need in 1943 to --
A maintain the country’s military and industrial production levels
B increase the regulatory power of the War Production Board
C outlaw closed-shop and collective-bargaining practices by labor unions
D increase federal funding for the Manhattan Project
*answer: A
This photograph best illustrates the need in 1943 to --
A maintain the country’s military and industrial production levels
B increase the regulatory power of the War Production Board
C outlaw closed-shop and collective-bargaining practices by labor unions
D increase federal funding for the Manhattan Project
*answer: A
From the 2014 EOC:
This excerpt suggests that U.S. consumers were affected by --
A labor union disputes during the Great Depression
B continued supply shortages after World War II
C the adoption of worldwide tariffs after World War II
D the closure of textile plants during the Great Depression
*answer: B
This excerpt suggests that U.S. consumers were affected by --
A labor union disputes during the Great Depression
B continued supply shortages after World War II
C the adoption of worldwide tariffs after World War II
D the closure of textile plants during the Great Depression
*answer: B
From the 2013 EOC:
The government issued ration books during World War II in order to --
A provide financial security for uninsured citizens
B safeguard the profits of struggling businesses
C ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods
D allow consumers to buy imported goods at discounted rates
*answer: C
The government issued ration books during World War II in order to --
A provide financial security for uninsured citizens
B safeguard the profits of struggling businesses
C ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods
D allow consumers to buy imported goods at discounted rates
*answer: C
(17 B)
From the 2016 EOC:
The program being promoted by this poster was created to —
A assist soldiers when they returned to civilian life
B ensure proper schooling for army officers
C provide incentives to enlist in the military
D encourage recruits to view the military as a career
*answer: A
From the 2016 EOC:
The program being promoted by this poster was created to —
A assist soldiers when they returned to civilian life
B ensure proper schooling for army officers
C provide incentives to enlist in the military
D encourage recruits to view the military as a career
*answer: A
From the 2015 EOC:
The trends in this list all occurred as a result of --
A an increase in immigration after World War II
B the creation of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
C reductions in peacetime defense spending
D economic prosperity following World War II
*answer: D
The trends in this list all occurred as a result of --
A an increase in immigration after World War II
B the creation of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
C reductions in peacetime defense spending
D economic prosperity following World War II
*answer: D
From the 2014 EOC:
The data presented on this graph illustrate an economic effect of --
A the rapid demobilization of U.S. defense industries after World War II
B the federal domestic programs created as part of the Great Society
C incentives offered under the Bracero Program to temporary laborers
D assistance offered by the GI Bill to soldiers returning from World War II
*answer: D
The data presented on this graph illustrate an economic effect of --
A the rapid demobilization of U.S. defense industries after World War II
B the federal domestic programs created as part of the Great Society
C incentives offered under the Bracero Program to temporary laborers
D assistance offered by the GI Bill to soldiers returning from World War II
*answer: D
From the 2013 EOC:
What is the best title for this cartoon?
A Causes and Effects of Economic Prosperity in the 1950s
B Strengths and Weaknesses of Government Economic Policy in the 1960s
C Reasons for Government Economic Planning in the 1970s
D Major Sources of Consumer Debt in the 1980s
*answer: A
What is the best title for this cartoon?
A Causes and Effects of Economic Prosperity in the 1950s
B Strengths and Weaknesses of Government Economic Policy in the 1960s
C Reasons for Government Economic Planning in the 1970s
D Major Sources of Consumer Debt in the 1980s
*answer: A
(17 D)
From the 2016 EOC:
Which pair of goals best completes this table?
A 1: Ensure the availability of affordable housing
2: Provide health insurance for senior citizens
B 1: Increase turnout of minority voters
2: Increase federal funds for public universities
C 1: Create an urban renewal movement
2: Increase the number of volunteers for community projects
D 1: Enforce equal access to public education
2: Provide programs to assist with food purchases
*answer: A
From the 2016 EOC:
Which pair of goals best completes this table?
A 1: Ensure the availability of affordable housing
2: Provide health insurance for senior citizens
B 1: Increase turnout of minority voters
2: Increase federal funds for public universities
C 1: Create an urban renewal movement
2: Increase the number of volunteers for community projects
D 1: Enforce equal access to public education
2: Provide programs to assist with food purchases
*answer: A
From the 2015 EOC:
The passage of the pieces of legislation in this list resulted in --
A the regulation of cabinet-level agencies
B federal guarantees of income
C limitations on government expenditures
D the creation of programs to alleviate poverty
*answer: D
The passage of the pieces of legislation in this list resulted in --
A the regulation of cabinet-level agencies
B federal guarantees of income
C limitations on government expenditures
D the creation of programs to alleviate poverty
*answer: D
From the 2014 EOC:
The primary objective of the executive order excerpted here was to --
A establish a time line for eliminating segregated facilities in government buildings
B reduce the fines paid by corporations for discriminatory hiring practices
C promote fair employment practices in government agencies
D establish hiring quotas for female workers in private corporations
*answer: C
The primary objective of the executive order excerpted here was to --
A establish a time line for eliminating segregated facilities in government buildings
B reduce the fines paid by corporations for discriminatory hiring practices
C promote fair employment practices in government agencies
D establish hiring quotas for female workers in private corporations
*answer: C
(17 E)
From the 2016 EOC:
Lines for gas such as the one in this photograph resulted from —
A the dissolution of Standard Oil Company
B an oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico
C the construction of the trans-Alaska pipeline
D an embargo by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
*answer: D
From the 2016 EOC:
Lines for gas such as the one in this photograph resulted from —
A the dissolution of Standard Oil Company
B an oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico
C the construction of the trans-Alaska pipeline
D an embargo by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
*answer: D
From the 2015 EOC:
Which of the following correctly completes this description?
A North American Free Trade Agreement
B Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
C General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
D North Atlantic Treaty Organization
*answer: D
Which of the following correctly completes this description?
A North American Free Trade Agreement
B Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
C General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
D North Atlantic Treaty Organization
*answer: D
From the 2014 EOC:
Which of the following best completes this diagram?
A Decreased availability of raw materials
B Lower rates of personal savings
C Increased business competition
D Greater influence for labor unions
*answer: C
Which of the following best completes this diagram?
A Decreased availability of raw materials
B Lower rates of personal savings
C Increased business competition
D Greater influence for labor unions
*answer: C
From the 2013 EOC:
In this excerpt, Senator Collins proposed legislation intended to address --
A Iraqi aggression against neighboring countries
B the refusal of the Israeli government to recognize Palestine
C the collective economic power of OPEC member nations
D the formation of a military coalition among Arab states
*answer: C
In this excerpt, Senator Collins proposed legislation intended to address --
A Iraqi aggression against neighboring countries
B the refusal of the Israeli government to recognize Palestine
C the collective economic power of OPEC member nations
D the formation of a military coalition among Arab states
*answer: C
(18 A)
From the 2015 EOC:
Who is most closely associated with the development of computer operating systems?
A Robert L. Johnson
B Ralph Nader
C Al Gore
D Bill Gates
*answer: D
From the 2015 EOC:
Who is most closely associated with the development of computer operating systems?
A Robert L. Johnson
B Ralph Nader
C Al Gore
D Bill Gates
*answer: D
From the 2014 EOC:
Which statement best describes a major impact Bill Gates has had on U.S. business and technology?
A He set up the first computer network systems for the military.
B He designed the heat-shield technology used on space shuttles.
C He started the company that provides operating software for most personal computers.
D He created an online store that changed the way people purchase consumer goods.
*answer: C
Which statement best describes a major impact Bill Gates has had on U.S. business and technology?
A He set up the first computer network systems for the military.
B He designed the heat-shield technology used on space shuttles.
C He started the company that provides operating software for most personal computers.
D He created an online store that changed the way people purchase consumer goods.
*answer: C
(18 B)
From the 2016 EOC:
How did Steve Jobs influence business in the twenty-first century?
A By opening stores that sold consumer goods at discounted prices
B By developing popular devices that changed the way people used electronics
C By improving the methods used for offshore drilling by oil companies
D By designing automobiles that utilized technology to reduce gasoline usage
*answer: B
From the 2016 EOC:
How did Steve Jobs influence business in the twenty-first century?
A By opening stores that sold consumer goods at discounted prices
B By developing popular devices that changed the way people used electronics
C By improving the methods used for offshore drilling by oil companies
D By designing automobiles that utilized technology to reduce gasoline usage
*answer: B
From the 2014 EOC:
How did the goal described in this excerpt most affect the U.S. economy?
A The Federal Reserve raised interest rates to control inflation.
B Lower gasoline prices left people with more disposable income.
C The federal debt increased dramatically as a result of military spending.
D Popular support for cutting the budgets of domestic programs declined.
*answer: C
How did the goal described in this excerpt most affect the U.S. economy?
A The Federal Reserve raised interest rates to control inflation.
B Lower gasoline prices left people with more disposable income.
C The federal debt increased dramatically as a result of military spending.
D Popular support for cutting the budgets of domestic programs declined.
*answer: C