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EOC US History Review 2
EOC US History Review 2
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1
The African American sociologist WEB Du Bois is well-known for...
He organized the Selma to Montgomery protest
He pushed for the Civil Rights Act of 1968 to outlaw housing discrimination
He promoted the legal equality of Colored or Black people
2
During the Gilded Age there was a notable increase in government support for --
involvement in FOREIGN WARS
the growth of BIG BUSINESS
the acquisition of foreign territories
3
How were planes used for the first time in World War I?
to get information about the battles and troops
to fly troops to far away battles
to feed the troops more quickly
4
The invention of trench warfare led to the invention of what new military resources?
pocket knives
swords and shields
mustard gas and tanks
5
What main cause was there for the Espionage and Sedition Acts?
Fear of high casualties among American soldiers
Fear of spies/people who spoke badly about the US government
Fear of a global economy and loss of exports
6
Why were more people able to own cars starting in the 1920s?
There were more soldiers wanting cars
Cars were cheaper due to assembly line manufacturing
Gas prices fell during this time
7
Initiative, referendum, and recall procedures during the Progressive Era resulted in--
separate schools for immigrants
citizens' direct participation in the democratic process
more taxes on citizens
8
Which of the following was the main reason for the rapid settlement of the Great Plains?
Speculators bought parcels of land and built towns
Congress passed law that allowed people to claim land as private property
Congress passed a law requiring all land to be auctioned
9
Politics in the Gilded Age were--
less corrupt and against bribes
very corrupt with lots of politicians taking bribes
10
The Panama Canal and the Spanish American War occurred during which period in U.S. History?
Imperialism
Colonialism
Expansionism
11
Which of these allowed women to vote?
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
16th Amendment
17th Amendment
12
During the 19th century, one way political bosses gained voter support was by--
advocating the use of poll taxes
making improvements in urban infrastructure
campaigning for women's suffrage
13
Which of these created control of railroad rates?
Sherman Antitrust Act
Interstate Commerce Act
14
The invention of machine guns required soldiers to fight where?
In caves and old abandoned mines
In trenches they dug themselves
In trees and from behind rocks
15
What was the "Zimmerman Telegram"?
A telegram to the president stating WWI had started
A German proposal to Mexico to fight with the Germans against the USA
An invitation for the US to join the United Nations
16
What is the name of this satellite? (hint: first launched by the Russians)
Stalin
Sputnik
Nickelodeon
17
What role did Mexico involuntarily play in the starting of World War I?
They were sent goods by France stolen from America
They hosted Archduke Ferdinand's visit to North American
Germany sent a letter encouraging them to help fight the US
18
Why did the U.S. decide to enter World War I?
Gewrman aggressive action against boats with American passengers
The US had suffered economically for Europe
the US president had to fulfill election promises
19
(Technology) How has the development of satellite technology affected the U.S. economy?
by increasing efficiency in telecommunications
it increased funding of research institutions
by enabling transoceanic air travel
20
The expansion of this area led to the close of the frontier: what is this region called?
The Settlement
The Great Plains
The Native Land
21
The Harlem Renaissance was what?
A maneuver that won World War I
A cultural movement started by African Americans in New York
A new dance that everyone loved that started in Harlem
22
What was one ongoing benefit to the US of the Spanish-American War?
The US became an empire and a world power
The US became a center of science and technology
The US was no longer involved in international economics
23
What were the benefits of assembly line manufacturing?
Goods were available more cheaply for people to buy
Bosses got to own the workers in the factory
More people could go to college and learn how to run factories
24
(Technology) One advantage offered by hybrid cars is that they---
shorten driving time
decrease household electricity usage
reduce the amount of money spent of gas
25
The Great Migration by African Americans from the South brought what form of music to the North
Acapella
Classical
Heavy metal
Jazz
26
Other than the Zimmerman note, what other major incident caused US involvement in World War I?
The destruction of the Statue of Liberty
The kidnapping of the prime minister of Britain
The sinking of the Lusitania by German U-boats (submarines)
27
"Laissez-faire" economic policies allowed what NEGATIVE (bad) things?
More horse manure and garbage in the streets
Child labor, monopolies, low wages and poor conditions
Bad breath,weak knees and tunnel vision from working so much
28
Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Antitrust Act?
Workers secured a greater share of company profits
the federal government could dissolve monopolies
the influence of labor unions on factory owners was reduced
29
The Spanish-American War occurred what year?
1958
1776
1898
1998
30
"Laissez-faire" economic policies allowed what?
Growth of businesses
Women to have the vote
Workers to have a 40-hour work week
