What was an effect of the Dawes Act of 1887?

Land allotments were sold to people who weren't Indians

Which incident is considered the catalyst that began World War I?

the assassination of an Austro-Hungarian archduke

Why were posters like this one common during World War I?

War costs were above the avg. level of annual govt spending

One of the major goals of the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 was to

ensure that products were labeled accurately

In 1919, the Supreme Court upheld the Espionage Act of 1917. This act made it illegal to

openly criticize U.S. participation in the war.

Which factor contributed to the end of the open range in the American West?

the widespread use of barbed wire fencing

How did the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine modify the U.S. approach to imperialism

It led the US to expand military presence in the Americas

Which message does this cartoon from 1909 convey about suffragists?

They would abandon their husbands and children

The Dawes Act impacted American Indians by

threatening their communal lifestyle

President Woodrow Wilson intended his “Fourteen Points” plan to

prevent future conflict among nations

Which action by Ida Tarbell brought about the govt-imposed breakup of the Standard Oil Company?

She wrote investigative reports

The United States’ Open Door policy had which effect on U.S. relations with the Eastern Hemi?

It improved trade between the United States and China

In which way did industrialization in the early 20th century bring changes to U.S. cities?

encouraging the construction of tenements

How did business leaders most frequently respond to labor unions?

They locked out their union workers & hired non-union labor

How did Upton Sinclair’s novel The Jungle aid the Progressive cause

It led to the passage of the 1906 Meat Inspection Act

Why was the rise of unions in the late 19th century regarded as a threat by some businesses?

It gave workers much greater negotiating strength

Which trend was an example of laissez-faire economic policy in the late 1800s?

Govt allowed companies in major industries to join trusts

Which sentence best explains the reason why the Gilded Age has its name?

Business growth led to an increase in lavish spending

What historical development does this cartoon represent

Wilson’s decision to ask Congress to enter World War I

How did hunger strikes in the early 1900s help the cause of the suffrage movement?

Brought international attention to fight for equal rights

What was the purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890?

To oppose monopolistic business practices

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 resulted in

Severe limitations on the entry of Chinese immigrants

The Progressive movement of the early twentieth century was least successful on the issue of

civil rights for racial minorities

Why did Henry Cabot Lodge object to the Treaty of Versailles?

Feared the treaty would draw the US in future European wars

How did the rise of big business inspire the Populist movement of the late nineteenth century

Farmers organized to challenge abuses by the railroads

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1
What was an effect of the Dawes Act of 1887?
Only good farmland was given to individual American Indians
American Indian land allotments couldn't be divided
Most American Indians successfully farmed their land
Land allotments were sold to people who weren't Indians
2
Which incident is considered the catalyst that began World War I?
the assassination of an Austro-Hungarian archduke
the Russian Revolution and formation of the U.S.S.R.
the interception of a telegram sent from Germany to Mexico
the sinking of a British passenger ship by the German navy
3
Why were posters like this one common during World War I?
Investment instruments such as bonds were needed
Funding for the war could be raised without paying interest
War costs were above the avg. level of annual govt spending
Govt spending was focused on experimental weapons
4
One of the major goals of the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 was to
protect farmers from bankruptcy due to changing food prices
ensure that products were labeled accurately
limit the amount of sugar in snack products
control the price put on beverages and food products
5
In 1919, the Supreme Court upheld the Espionage Act of 1917. This act made it illegal to
openly criticize U.S. participation in the war.
produce military propaganda.
use more flour and gasoline than permitted.
spy on foreign nations fighting alongside the United States.
6
Which factor contributed to the end of the open range in the American West?
the widespread use of barbed wire fencing
a decline in population in eastern market cities
the transition of ranching areas to industrial use
a popular shift in diet among consumers of meat
7
How did the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine modify the U.S. approach to imperialism
Dictated that Americans should “civilize” Latin American
It led the US to expand military presence in the Americas
It mandated the construction of the Panama Canal
It helped establish colonies in Asia to expand trade
8
Which message does this cartoon from 1909 convey about suffragists?
They sacrificed a great deal in order to win the vote
They were headed toward divorce
They would exercise their right to vote on election day
They would abandon their husbands and children
9
The Dawes Act impacted American Indians by
giving them generous allotments of land
making it illegal to migrate to the West
protecting their territory from settlement
threatening their communal lifestyle
10
President Woodrow Wilson intended his “Fourteen Points” plan to
explain his presence at an international meeting
bring World War I to an immediate end
prevent future conflict among nations
convince legislators to approve a peace treaty
11
Which action by Ida Tarbell brought about the govt-imposed breakup of the Standard Oil Company?
She organized town hall meetings
She lobbied political leaders
She wrote investigative reports
She served in Congress.
12
The Progressive movement’s goal of taxation reform resulted in
the Primary System.
the Eighteenth Amendment.
the Dawes Act.
the Sixteenth Amendment.
13
The United States’ Open Door policy had which effect on U.S. relations with the Eastern Hemi?
It improved trade between the United States and China
It promoted human rights protections throughout Asia
It partitioned parts of Asia to establish sovereign states.
It altered the standards for immigration from Japan
14
In which way did industrialization in the early 20th century bring changes to U.S. cities?
improving the living standard in ghettos
making ethnic enclaves more diverse
encouraging the construction of tenements
concentrating wealthy families in central areas
15
Why did large numbers of Chinese immigrants come to the American West Coast in the 20th century
to find religious freedom
to establish homesteads
to find employment
to spread cultural ideals
16
How did business leaders most frequently respond to labor unions?
They chose to negotiate with the labor unions
They closed their businesses due to lack of resources
They organized street protests that often ended in violence
They locked out their union workers & hired non-union labor
17
Which change did not contribute significantly to the expansion of industrialization?
growth of urban populations
settlement of the Great Plains
invention of new materials
advances in commercial transportation
18
How did Upton Sinclair’s novel The Jungle aid the Progressive cause
It hastened the passage of the Sherman Antitrust Act.
It led to the passage of the 1906 Meat Inspection Act
It hastened the ratification of the Prohibition Amendment
It led to the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment.
19
Why was the rise of unions in the late 19th century regarded as a threat by some businesses?
It would determine what goods could be produced
Took away the power of businesses to hire whom they
It made employees less dedicated to their jobs
It gave workers much greater negotiating strength
20
Which trend was an example of laissez-faire economic policy in the late 1800s?
The federal government created the individual income tax
The federal government passed laws to improve worker safety
Govt required companies in industries to recognize union
Govt allowed companies in major industries to join trusts
21
Which sentence best explains the reason why the Gilded Age has its name?
Technological innovation allowed metal in construction
Prospectors discovered vast amounts of gold deposits
Business growth led to an increase in lavish spending
Large corporations shared profits with the working class
22
The goal of programs such as the Carlisle Indian School was American Indian
self-determination
cultural assimilation
tribal recognition
treaty enforcement
23
What historical development does this cartoon represent
Wilson’s decision to ask Congress to enter World War I
an investigation looking into the sinking of American ships
Signing of a new law to protect America’s sailors
Roosevelt’s decision to issue a formal warning to Germany
24
How did hunger strikes in the early 1900s help the cause of the suffrage movement?
Persuaded politicians to release female activists from jail
Brought international attention to fight for equal rights
Proved that nonviolence was the most successful technique
They convinced people that women were as intelligent as men.
25
What was the purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890?
to ensure compliance with tax laws
to redistribute wealth to the poor
to protect the rights of investors
To oppose monopolistic business practices
26
The U.S. policy of acquiring territories is best described by which term?
Open Door Policy
Isolationism
Dollar Diplomacy
Imperialism
27
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 resulted in
revoked citizenship of Chinese immigrants
employment restrictions limiting Chinese immigrants
relocation of Chinese immigrants to separate communities
Severe limitations on the entry of Chinese immigrants
28
The Progressive movement of the early twentieth century was least successful on the issue of
child labor reform
civil rights for racial minorities
Women’s voting rights.
alcohol prohibition.
29
Why did Henry Cabot Lodge object to the Treaty of Versailles?
Wanted the other nations to be satisfied with its terms
He felt that Germany was penalized too harshly in the treaty
Congress would determine the policies of the League
Feared the treaty would draw the US in future European wars
30
How did the rise of big business inspire the Populist movement of the late nineteenth century
Farmers organized to challenge abuses by the railroads
Fear of natural resource shortages led to economic reform
Citizens raised concerns about competition from immigrants
Groups sought out a return to a mostly agrarian economy

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