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First Semester History Exam Review
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1
Zones in China where foreign nations had political control
jingoism
nativism
sphere of influence
monopoly
2
During Gilded Age, social darwinism was used by industrialists to justify which of the following
populism
laissez-faire economic and government policies
utopian socialism
trust busting
3
Extending a nations power/influence through diplomacy or force
Anarchism
Populism
Speculation
Imperialism
4
Timeline: Labor Unions formed
then
unsafe factories & poverty hurt American workers
True
False
5
Believe individuals should determine justice, not government
populists
Anarchists
unions
Political machine
6
Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare was perceived in the U.S. as.....
a sign that Germany was near defeat in World WarI
and incentive to return to U.S. policy of neutrality
a legitimate counter to the allied blockade of Germany
direct threat to the U.S. positions of neutrality
7
All of the following were goals of WEB DuBois except:
vote for all eligible black citizens
supporting Booker T. Washingtons program for progress
establishment of NAACP to fight for African American rights
establishment of black political power
8
The book How the Other Half Lives exposed....
abuses of the railroad industry
social ills of life in New York tenements (slums)
ruthlessness of standard oil company
unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry
9
American imperialism into the Pacific and Caribbean nations was done for which following reason
expand access to raw materials and marketed U.S. goods
Spread christianity and anglo-taxon culture
strengthen naval defense to protect American interests
all of the above
10
Sensational stories spread by the media for hidden reasons
Yellow Journalism
Muckraker
Sphere of Influence
Progressive
11
One goal of many Harlem Renaissance writers was to...
support existing racial barriers
cut off connections with mainstream American values
encourage African Americans to create their own political party
increase pride in African American culture
12
Timeline: The rise of monopolies like Standard Oil
then
the Progressive Era
True
False
13
A major purpose of the Chinese Exclusion Act was
relocate Asians displaced by war
enrich America's cultural diversity
treat all Asian and European immigrants equally
limit immigration from Asia
14
What two cities did Charles Lindbergh's flight connect?
Boston & London
Paris & New York
New York & Iceland
US & France
15
The economic success of female entrepreneurs on the frontier led to.....
western states granting suffrage much earlier
economic ruin for women
more discrimination of women
none of the above
16
Roosevelt's plan to build the Panama Canal was controversial because...
Sent navy in to support Panamanian revolution to get land
Would come at great cost to American lives and dollars
U.S. would become target for those wanting to seize canal
all of the above
17
Writers who exposed society's problems
Muckrakers
Nativists
Progressives
Yellow Journalists
18
1890's political party portrayed in the Wizard of Oz
bull moose
libertarian
anarchist
populists
19
Corrupt organizations that "rig" elections; like Tammany Hall
imperialism
political machine
anarchists
speculation
20
The Red Scare occurred after which major event in American History?
Civil War
Spanish-American War
Mexican-American War
World War 1
21
Media often portrayed labor unions as anarchists because...
used control of media to maintain positive image
unions= communists and communists = anarchists
some used revolts and assassinations to achieve goals
unions used peaceful collective bargaining strategies
22
Timeline: Civil War fought then Reconstruction of the South
True
False
23
Timeline: Chinese Exclusion Act passed
then
Gold first discovered in California
False
True
24
Gambling on the value of land or stock in order to make profit
Imperialism
Speculation
Gambling
Investing
25
Industrialization in the late 1800's contributed to the development of unions because it...
contributed to the growth of college business programs
large numbers of workers to accumulate huge fortunes
madelow wage, low skilled jobs with easy to replace workers
reduce demand for unskilled, hourly wage earners
26
What treaty at the end of WWI was signed and in large part punished the Germans?
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Armistice
Treaty of Allies
Treaty of Peace
27
Trench warfare provided quick paced fighting and large gains in land across the front
True
False
28
Timeline: Panam Canal construction complete
then
Spanish American War fought
True
False
29
Timeline: American Imperialism begins
then
WWI is fought
False
True
30
Timeline: "Separate but equal" established
then
the "Great Compromise"
False
True
31
Protecting interests of American citizens against immigrants
Yellow journalism
Jingoism
Progressives
Nativism
32
Women won the right to vote with the passage of which amendment?
16th
18th
19th
13th
33
One corporation or trust controls an entire market, eliminating most competition
empire
corporation
monopoly
free enterprise
34
Intense national pride
'Merica
Jingoism
Nativism
Bingoism
35
The goal of the Open Door Policy and Dollar Diplomacy was to protect...
American Alliances
American Military Bases
Native American Reservations
American Economic Interests
36
What event was triggered by over-speculation, over-production, and under-consumption?
Spanish-American War
Red Scare
WWI
Great Depression
37
WWI began as an attempt by Europeans nations to....
end imperialism worldwide
encourage peace through a reduction in military weapons
stop communism from spreading around globe
prove their national, cultural, economic and military might
38
Timeline: Treaty of Versailles not ratified by congress
then
14 Points
rejected by allies
True
False
39
The Boxer Rebellion as portrayed in propaganda....
Had no impact on American attitudes
Strengthened support for the Open Policy
Had little impact on American attitudes toward the Chinese
Weakened support for the Open Door policy
40
Timeline: Homestead Act passed
then
Women's suffrage amendment ratified
False
True
41
Rapid growth in U.S. cities in the early 20th century led to which of the following?
disappearance of suburbs
farm production declined significantly
interest and investment in technology died
increased job competition, lower wages, and dirty living
42
Timeline: Publishing
The Jungle
then
Progressives pass laws to regulate food and drugs
False
True
