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George Washington’s leadership duringthe Whiskey Rebellion was importantbecause it
showed that the federal government can enforce federal laws
halted British fort construction in theNorthwest
helped assure his reelection to a third term
forced frontier farmers to limit grainproduction
2
What was a major factor leading to the erosion ofregional cultural differences in the 1920s?
growing popularity of radio and motionpictures
development of television
expansion of air travel after CharlesLindbergh’s flight
publication of novels by F. Scott Fitzgerald and Sinclair
3
The poll tax, the literacy test, and the KKK were all attempts to limit the effectiveness of
civil rights legislation passed in all states
immigration laws such as the Chinese Exclusion Act
Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education
the 14th and 15th amendments
4
National Prohibition, as authorized by the 18th amendment, stated that
must be 18 years old to purchase alcoholic beverages
only imported alcoholic beverages would be sold
alcohol could be sold only in government-run stores
manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages was banned
5
Which action is an example of nativism in the 1920s?
passage of laws restricting immigration
gov't regulation of business
widespread violation of Prohibition
providing credit to farmers
6
Population data from a census is used to determine the number of
states in the Union
representation in the House of Represenatives
Senators from each state
electoral college votes from each state
7
During the early 1800s, which factor contributed to the start of the Industrial Revolution?
an abundance of natural resources
a restriction on European immigration
the availability of electricity
the end of the slave labor system
8
The League of Nations in Wilson's 14 Points
was made to establish world peace
was made after the civil war
was made to bring the union back together
was imperialistic in nature
9
An example of government aid to the West between 1865 to 1900 is
maintaining free coinage of silver
low interest loans to businesses
giving price supports for farm products
granting of land to railroad companies
10
Alexander Hamilton used which part of the Constitution to argue for the National Bank?
The Elastic Clause
The Articles
The Preamble
The Bill of Rights
11
Alexander Hamilton supported the National Bank because it would
raise revenue to reduce the need for tariffs
increase the power of state banks
provide low-cost loans to farmers
help ensure the economic stability of the newnation
12
What do the 1960's civil rights, women's suffrage, and the abolitionist movement have in common
succeeded immediately
they gained significant popular support
was supported by everyone
they all failed
13
During the presidency of Andrew Jackson, the spoils system resulted in
all free males given the right to vote
elected officials rewarding supporters with government jobs
the end of political corruption in the federal government
federal laws being nullified by the stat
14
The social contract theory used in theDeclaration of Independence was influenced by
Ben Franklin
Adam Smith
Voltaire
John Locke
15
In Schneck v. The United States, the ruling of "clear and present danger" illustrated
state vs. federal powers
government authority and free speech
the right to bear arms
the right to an attorney
16
During the early 1800's, the US had few immigration restrictions because
industries were creating new jobs
the Constitution did not allow restrictions
racism was at an all time low
competition for jobs was increasing
17
What did the U.S. gain geographically from the Louisiana Purchase?
Full control of the Mississippi
Gold rush in California
Fishing in the Great Lakes area
Fur trading in the Ohio River Valley
18
the South seceded immediately following
1960 Election of Lincoln
John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry
Bleeding Kansas
19
Abraham Lincoln's stance on slavery through the civil war was
it must be dealt with immediately
immoral
it was second to keeping the Union together
it should spread to the north
20
This photo was taken during what famous American time period?
The Great Depression
The Gilded Age
The Civil War
The American Revolution
21
Before the Louisiana Purchase, Thomas Jefferson believed in a
Loose interpretation of the Constitution
national banking system
Complete disregard of the Constitution
strict interpretation of the Constitution
22
“Prices and wages should be determined by the marketplace.” The author of this would support
laissez-faire capitalism
minimum-wage laws
government ownership of utilities
wage and price controls
23
Which action was necessary to change from the indirect to the direct election of Senators?
passage of a Federal law
a Supreme Court decision
ratification of a constitutional amendment
a national referendum
24
After WWI, which was the major cause of the migration of many African Americans to the North?
increased job opportunities in Northern cities
laws passed in Northern States to end racial discrimination
Federal Government job-training programs
the start of the Harlem Renaissance
25
In the 1850s, why did many runaway slaves go to Canada?
northern abolitionists refused to help runaway slaves
The Fugitive Slave Act kept them at risk in the US
They feared being drafted into the Northern army.
factory jobs were available in Canada
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The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920’s was a period when African Americans
migrated to the West in search of land and jobs
left the United States in large numbers to settle in Nigeria
used civil disobedience to fight segregation
created noteworthy works of art and literature
27
An important political aim of the Progressive movement was to
create a unicameral national legislature
increase African American participation in government
fix the abuses of big business
guarantee government jobs for the unemployed
28
Adding California to the Union as a free state led directly to
control of the United States Senate by the slave states
the adoption of the Compromise of 1850
the start of the Civil War
increased trade through the Panama Canal
29
The major role of political parties in the United States is to
nominate candidates for public office and conduct campaigns
protect the American public from corrupt public officials
meet constitutional requirements for choosing the President
insure that free and honest elections are held
30
The Monroe Doctrine was issued mainly to
Prevent communism from spreading
defend the Panama Canal
prevent colonization in Latin America
provide economic aid to Europe
31
One foreign policy goal of President TheodoreRoosevelt was to
encourage independence movements inAfrica
limit United States investment in LatinAmerica
restrict European intervention in theWestern Hemisphere
create future states by annexing Pacific islandterritories
32
The 1920’s are sometimes called the "Roaring Twenties" because
political reforms made government more democratic
the United States assumed a leadership role in world affairs
widespread social and economic change occurred
foreign trade prospered after World War I
33
In the 1830s, President Andrew Jacksonsupported the Indian removal policy because
Native Americans were attackingsouthern cities
he sought complete control of Texas
white settlers wanted lands that Native Americans livedon
he wanted to punish Natives for their political opposition
34
What was an immediate effect of the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825 &gaining Port of N.O.?
Prices increased for food
Farmers could more easily ship grain to eastern markets.
Territorial conflict began with Canada over the Great Lakes
Railroads were forced to reduce their shipping rates.
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the Scopes trial, Prohibition, behavior of “flappers” were signs of disagreement over
the benefits of new technology
causes of the Great Depression
the return to normalcy
traditional values and changing lifestyles
36
As the Civil War began, President Abraham Lincoln stated that his primary goal was to
end slavery
set new national boundaries
increase congressional powers
preserve the Union
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The main purpose of antitrust legislation was
strengthen worker's rights
to protect the environment
encourage monopolies
increase competition
38
In the United States, the Red Scare of 1919 was a period of
persecution of ppl suspected of holding anti-American views
great growth in art, literature, and music
widespread supprt for groups promoting international anarchy
severe economic depression
39
The Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 was mainly concerned with
ending slavery in all the states
improving treatment of the mentally ill
reducing consumption of alcoholic beverages
expanding women’s rights
40
The 1925 trial of John Scopes reflects the conflict between
science and religion
traditional roles and new roles for women
Prohibition and organized crime
isolation and international involvement
41
Dred Scott v. Sanford was seen as one of the worst Supr. Court decisions bc it determined that
slaves could be tried in federal courts
slaves could vote
the federal government could regulate slavery in the states
slaves were property, not citizens
42
In the 1780's, Americans distrusted a strong central government. It is shown by
plan of government set up by the Articles of Confederation
constitutional provision for a strong President
lack of debate over the ratification of the Constitution
development of a Federal court system
43
The Virginia House of Burgesses represented colonial attempts to
create a representative democracy
reform society
strengthen British control
build a strong national government
44
During the Progressive Era, muckrakers published articles and novels primarily to
provide entertainment for readers
make Americans aware of problems in society
advance their own political careers
help the federal government become more efficient
45
Public disregard for Prohibition and for laws prohibiting gambling indicates that
American citizens have little, if any, respect for laws
legislatng public morality may be met with resistance
the film industry has great influence on public opinion
the system of checks and balances does not work
46
Under Chief John Marshall, the Supreme Court made a lasting impact in its decisions
restricted the authority of Congress
extended the Bill of Rights to enslaved persons
to expand the power of the federal government
promoted the views of the President
47
Before the Civil War, the principle of popular sovereignty was proposed as a means of
overturning unpopular decisions of the Supreme Court
allowing states to secede from the Union
permitting voters to nullify federal laws
deciding the legalization of slavery in a new state
48
The Treaty of Versailles following WW1 was met by opposition in Congress because
it was the Treaty to end all wars and kept the peace
it required the US to join the League of Nations
required the US to assume European war debts
the treaty didnt punish the central powers enough
49
Before the Civil War, slavery expanded in the South rather than in the North because
Northern states passed affirmative action legislation
Constitution outlawed the importation of slaves in North
Congress passed a law forbidding slavery in the North
geography in the South supported the large plantations
50
The phrase “by military conquest, treaty, and purchase” best describes the
causes of the United States entry into the Korean War
steps in the growth of American industry
major parts of President Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points
methods used to expand the territory of the United States
51
The institution of slavery was formally abolished in the United States by the
ratification of the 13th amendment in 1865
Compromise of 1850
creation of the Freedmen’s Bureau in 1865
Emancipation Proclamation of 1863