To support their view, anti-Imperialists argued that

imperialism rejected the American ideal of "liberty for all"

Why did many immigrants support city political machines

Political machines provided them with jobs

The US annexed Hawaii because

The US needed naval stations in the Pacific

The building of the Panama Canal was important because it

facilitated movement between Atlantic and Pacific ports

American business leaders favored expansion (i.e. imperialism) in order to

solve the economic problem of overproduction

With regard to initiative, referendum, recall, and direct primaries, most progressives believed

the government should be more accountable to its citizens

Which of the following caused a split in the women's suffrage campaign

Alice Paul's aggressive strategy

The expansion of American industry was sparked mainly by

technological advances and financial investments

As a result of the peace treaty with Spain, that ended the SA War, The US gained

Phillipines, Guam, and Puerto Rico

How did industrial growth affect the distribution of wealth in the United States?

Wealth was concentrated in the hands of a few industrialists

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1
During the Progressive Era, many states
increased maximum working hours
abolished child labor
gave women work rights equal to those of men
outlawed labor strikes
2
To support their view, anti-Imperialists argued that
The US should get more involved in foreign affairs
imperialism rejected the American ideal of "liberty for all"
imperialism would reduce US military forces
imperialism would make the United States more admired
3
By the end of the 1800's, how did most Americans view wealthy industrialists
They did not trust them
They admired them for trying to help consumers
they respected their success at driving out the competition
They believed that they had workers interest at heart
4
As a result of the Pullman Strike and others like it, for the next 30 years the government
supported labor unions
denied recognition to unions
the government should intervene in unfair business practices
tried to break up monopolies
5
W/O the Bessemer Process, Americans might not have been able to create
Morse Code
Brooklyn Bridge
sewing machines
Train Engines
6
Why did many immigrants support city political machines
Political machines provided them with jobs
l machines put powerful bosses out of business
Political machines were free of corruption
political machines fought against crime in the slums
7
The US annexed Hawaii because
Queen Liliuokalani executed several foreign merchants
The Boxers started a rebellion
Hawaiians refused to allow the export of sugar
The US needed naval stations in the Pacific
8
During the late 1800's and early 1900's, immigration laws discriminated most against
Mexicans
Asians
Europeans
agricultural workers
9
The building of the Panama Canal was important because it
promoted European investments in the US
improved relations between Colombia and the United States
helped stabilize the economies of Latin American countries
facilitated movement between Atlantic and Pacific ports
10
Unlike the Knights of Labor, The AFL included in its membership
African Americans
women and children
only skilled workers
many farmers and factory workers
11
American business leaders favored expansion (i.e. imperialism) in order to
Stop Russian expansion in Alaska
establish military equality with European nations
solve the economic problem of overproduction
establish an empire throughout the world
12
Some urban areas became, ___ home to certain racial and ethnic groups.
ghettos
slums
suburbs
tenements
13
With regard to initiative, referendum, recall, and direct primaries, most progressives believed
the government should intervene in unfair business practices
the government should protect agricultural interests
housing and healthcare should remain private
the government should be more accountable to its citizens
14
Americans sided with the Cuban rebels against Spain leading up to the Spanish American War
The Treaty of Paris
the charge up San Juan Hill
The Platt Amendment
yellow Journalism
15
The main objective of the Nativists was to
restrict immigration
build tenement apartments for immigrants
repeal laws
help immigrants adjust to American culture
16
Which of the following caused a split in the women's suffrage campaign
the decision to press for a constitutional amendment
Carrie Chapman Catt's "Winning Plan"
Alice Paul's aggressive strategy
World War 1
17
The expansion of American industry was sparked mainly by
technological advances and financial investments
a decline in productivity in Europe
public welfare programs
government involved in the economy
18
A main goal of the US during the Spanish American War was to
free Cuba from Spanish rule
annex Florida
protect business investments in Spain
gain spheres of influence in South America
19
As a result of the peace treaty with Spain, that ended the SA War, The US gained
Phillipines, Guam, and Puerto Rico
Honduras, Columbia, and Cuba
Samoa, the Phillipines and Hawaii
Mexico, Venezuela , and Chile
20
How did industrial growth affect the distribution of wealth in the United States?
Wealth was concentrated in the hands of a few industrialists
The income gap between rich and poor grew smaller
All Americans enjoyed a higher standard of living
The income gap between farmes and factory workers widened

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