How did mass production techniques change industry in the early 1900s?

They allowed industry to produce more goods more quickly

President Roosevelt's "court packing plan" called for:

Adding six new justices if those over 70 didn't retire

The leaders of the Progressive Movement aimed to do all of the following EXCEPT:

Return the nation tot the gold standard

What was the reaction of President Hoover and Congress when the Great Depression first began?

They did not take action; said the economy would fix iteself

All of the following were critical of FDR's New Deal policies EXCEPT?

Those employed by the alphabet agencies

During the 1920s, the Ku Klux Klan was a reaction against:

The forces of diversity/modernity that was changing culture

What was the main issue of the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?

Representation of states in the federal legislature

Which statement best describes why immigrants often supported political machines?

They could offer more help and services than the government

What was Roosevelt's view on the role of the presidency in ending the depression?

He should provide dynamic leadership

In the late 19th century, poll taxes, grandfather clauses, and literacy tests were used to:

Prevent former slaves from voting

Which statement best summarizes President Hoover's approach to the Great Depression?

Unemployed should wait because it will eventually get better

What criticisms did the business community make of the New Deal?

Federal debt was growing and federal regulations increasing

The ALCU and the NAACP were organizations founded to do all of the following EXCEPT:

Prevent new waves of immigration

All of the following are correctly paired with their foreign policy EXCEPT:

Theodore Roosevelt-Square Deal Diplomacy

What was an unintended result of prohibition?

It increased organized criminal activity

The rapid growth of industry in the United States helped fuel imperialism because:

The U.S. was producing too many goods for its people to buy

Why was the Social Security Act such an important piece of legislation in 1935?

It provided a safety net for the retired, unemployed, etc.

The enforcement of the Espionage Act by the Wilson Administration reflected the belief that:

The nation's war effort would be threatened by free speech

Which factor was MOST important in the development of the Harlem Renaissance?

Promotion of black pride by African-American leaders

Which statement best describes the views of the presidents from 1920 to 1932?

They favored high tariffs to protect U.S. business interests

Marcus Garvey was an African-American leader who:

Encouraged African Americans to return to Africa

The Dust Bowl was caused by:

Drought, winds, and poor farming practices

During the 1920s, "speakeasies" were popular and "bootleggers" powerful because:

Many people did not agree with Prohibition

The main purpose of the Open Door Policy was to:

Make sure the U.S.. would have access to China's markets

Which statement describes the way wealth was distributed during the 1920s?

The richest people got much richer and the poor got poorer

the main significance of the trial of John T. Scopes was that:

It highlighted the struggle between science and religion

Which statement BEST describes suffrage between 1913 and 1920?

Most states gave women at least partial suffrage

How did the Allies and the U.S. differ in their ideas of how to deal with Germany after WWI?

The Allies wanted reparations & the U.S wanted cooperation

What was the lasting effect of the New Deal?

Expansion of the role of the federal government

How did President Roosevelt help farmers during the Great Depression?

He paid farmers to destroy crops and leave fields unplanted

The Constitution established a government of separation of powers and checks/balances. Why?

Prevent any branch of government from becoming too powerful

The WPA and the CCC programs showed Roosevelt's belief in:

Creating government jobs to get people back to work

The reason for the Palmer Raids was fear of:

A communist plot to overthrow the government

Who made up the Bonus Army that marched on Washington?

WWI veterans and their families

What was the first major action Roosevelt took as president?

He closed all of the nation's banks and ordered inspections

How was the growth industry of advertising related to other growth industries during the 1920s?

Advertising encouraged people to buy more consumer goods

The 1920s were characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

Fewer labor saving devices in the home

Why was a canal across Central America important to the U.S. Navy?

It needed to travel faster among US imperial possessions

What change did Americans favor due to the problems faced under the Articles of Confederation?

To create a stronger central government

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1
How did mass production techniques change industry in the early 1900s?
They made factory jobs more interesting for the workers
They made home appliances more expensive
They allowed industry to produce more goods more quickly
They led to growth in custom-built products
2
President Roosevelt's "court packing plan" called for:
The removal of SC justices who didn't vote for the New Deal
Adding six new justices if those over 70 didn't retire
Adding fifteen new justices if those over 70 didn't retire
The removal of all SC justices over the age of 70
3
The leaders of the Progressive Movement aimed to do all of the following EXCEPT:
Correct the abuses and injustices of American life
Return the nation tot the gold standard
Provide equality of economic opportunity by making new rules
Restore control of the government to the people
4
What was the reaction of President Hoover and Congress when the Great Depression first began?
They did not take action; said the economy would fix iteself
They offered to help workers who had just lost their lobs
They cut taxes and increased spending to increase money
They forced businesses to hire back workers who lost jobs
5
All of the following were causes of the Great Depression EXCEPT?
Factories and farms produced more than consumers bought
Bank policies allowed for too much credit
Buying on margin and stock speculation
Lack of available credit
6
All of the following were critical of FDR's New Deal policies EXCEPT?
Father Coughlin
Huey Long
Those employed by the alphabet agencies
Big business interests
7
During the 1920s, the Ku Klux Klan was a reaction against:
New immigration laws
The forces of diversity/modernity that was changing culture
Nativist movements originating in the 1850s
Capitalism
8
What was the main issue of the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?
Representation of states in the federal legislature
Determining representation in government by population
Counting slaves in the population for representation in gov.
Creating a one-house lawmaking body
9
Which statement best describes why immigrants often supported political machines?
Political machines protected immigrants from corrupt gov.
Immigrants were used to political machines in Europe
They could offer more help and services than the government
Immigrants were particularly concerned about reform in gov.
10
What was Roosevelt's view on the role of the presidency in ending the depression?
He should continue Hoover's low key profile
He should provide dynamic leadership
He should not allow federal resources to be used
He should not interfere with state and local programs
11
In the late 19th century, poll taxes, grandfather clauses, and literacy tests were used to:
Encourage the growth of the Republican party in the South
Prevent labor unions from becoming too powerful
Prevent former slaves from voting
Restore legal slavery
12
Which statement best summarizes President Hoover's approach to the Great Depression?
Unemployed should wait because it will eventually get better
High unemployment is good for the economy
The federal government should supply substantial relief
Helping the unemployed is the government's first concern
13
What criticisms did the business community make of the New Deal?
There was too little government regulation to control fraud
Monetary policy increased savings/reduced economic growth
Federal debt was growing and federal regulations increasing
The monetary policy was sound but wanted a balanced budget
14
A flapper was a young woman who did all of the following EXCEPT:
Often smoked and drank in public
Found true equality with men
Wore short skirts and short hair
Rejected traditionalist values of the 19th century
15
In calling shantytowns "Hoovervilles," people conveyed their:
Patriotism
Grudging respect for Hoover
Disgust with Hoover
Trust in Hoover
16
The ALCU and the NAACP were organizations founded to do all of the following EXCEPT:
Defend rights guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution
Protest racial violence against African Americans
Defend against abuses of freedom of speech and religion
Prevent new waves of immigration
17
All of the following are correctly paired with their foreign policy EXCEPT:
Woodrow Wilson-Moral Diplomacy
Theodore Roosevelt-Square Deal Diplomacy
Theodore Roosevelt-"Big Stick" Diplomacy
William Howard Taft-Dollar Diplomacy
18
Sacco and Vanzetti may have been found guilty for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
The judge/jury in the case were swayed by American's fears
They were Italian immigrants
Their unpopular political view points
They killed two anarchists
19
The period 1920-1929 was characterized by:
All of the above
Extravagance of wealth and spending
A let down of social and moral standards
Immigration restrictions
20
What was an unintended result of prohibition?
It increased organized criminal activity
Reduced alcohol consumption and alcohol demand
It decreased crime
A business depression caused by a loss of distillery jobs
21
"Washington tells the states to do it, and the states say..." What is the speaker speaking of?
System of checks and balances
Federalism
Lobbying
Electoral college
22
The rapid growth of industry in the United States helped fuel imperialism because:
Americans had more time to read about foreign places
America needed unspoiled places for its workers to vacation
The U.S. was producing too many goods for its people to buy
Americans wanted to take over foreign factories
23
Why was the Social Security Act such an important piece of legislation in 1935?
It established the theory of self-reliance for individuals
It set the precedent for a hands-off approach to the economy
It provided a safety net for the retired, unemployed, etc.
It returned the unemployed and handicapped back to work
24
The enforcement of the Espionage Act by the Wilson Administration reflected the belief that:
The nation's war effort would be threatened by free speech
The public should be shielded from the reality of the war
The 14th Amendment permitted suspending the Bill of Rights
Other countries at war had already curtailed civil liberties
25
Which factor was MOST important in the development of the Harlem Renaissance?
Large communities of African Americans in Southern cities
Government support for African-American artists
Promotion of black pride by African-American leaders
African Americans receiving scholarships to art schools
26
Which statement best describes the views of the presidents from 1920 to 1932?
They did not believe in international efforts to prevent war
They favored lower taxes for workers and supported unions
They favored high tariffs to protect U.S. business interests
They believed the gov. should directly help individuals
27
Marcus Garvey was an African-American leader who:
Was elected leader of the NAACP
Encouraged African Americans to return to Africa
Organized strikes by African-American workers
Argued important civil rights cases in court
28
The Dust Bowl was caused by:
Drought, winds, and poor farming practices
Farmers losing their savings in the stock market
New Deal farm policies
Farmers using too much fertilizer
29
During the 1920s, "speakeasies" were popular and "bootleggers" powerful because:
People respected and obeyed the laws
Church groups helped them out
Many people did not agree with Prohibition
The government supported them
30
The main purpose of the Open Door Policy was to:
Help China against other countries to establish colonies
Keep other countries from trading with China
Make sure the U.S.. would have access to China's markets
Allow the United States to establish colonies in China
31
Which statement describes the way wealth was distributed during the 1920s?
Workers gained more than owners or the middle class
Owners did not have enough to invest in new business
The middle class gained much more than owners or workers
The richest people got much richer and the poor got poorer
32
the main significance of the trial of John T. Scopes was that:
Led to repeal of a law that made teaching evolution illegal
It highlighted the struggle between science and religion
It ended the career of William Jennings Bryan
Its outdoor setting allowed many to see the justice system
33
Which statement BEST describes suffrage between 1913 and 1920?
Wyoming was the only state that had passed it
Most states gave women full suffrage
None of the states had passed it
Most states gave women at least partial suffrage
34
How did the Allies and the U.S. differ in their ideas of how to deal with Germany after WWI?
The Allies wanted cooperation & the U.S. wanted reparations
The Allies wanted reparations & the U.S wanted cooperation
The U.S. wanted a larger share of the reparations
The Allies and the U.S. wanted international cooperation
35
What was the lasting effect of the New Deal?
Increased control over the stock marget
The end of labor unions
A quick end to the Depression
Expansion of the role of the federal government
36
How did President Roosevelt help farmers during the Great Depression?
He paid farmers to destroy crops and leave fields unplanted
He set up factories in farm areas so farmers work other jobs
He created a gov. agency to buy their farms at a fair price
He started a program to ship farm products where needed
37
The Constitution established a government of separation of powers and checks/balances. Why?
Continue concepts from the Articles of Confederation
Prevent any branch of government from becoming too powerful
Ensure that gov. branches would operate w/o disagreement
Give most of the power to the executive branch
38
The WPA and the CCC programs showed Roosevelt's belief in:
Creating government jobs to get people back to work
Employing only unskilled workers in public works programs
Supporting private businesses to hire unskilled workers
Providing loans to businesses to retrain unemployed workers
39
The reason for the Palmer Raids was fear of:
A communist plot to overthrow the government
Immigrants controlling political machines in cities
Immigrants controlling labor unions
African Americans taking jobs from native-born workers
40
During the 1920s, U.S. farmers:
Suffered a drop in demand for farm products because of WWI
Suffered low prices and too much debt
Enjoyed the booming economy like many others
Both Red and Orange
41
Who made up the Bonus Army that marched on Washington?
WWI veterans and their families
Farmers forced off their land by dust storms
Business and labor leaders who agreed to work together
Unemployed industrial workers and their families
42
What was the first major action Roosevelt took as president?
He closed all of the nation's banks and ordered inspections
He proposed a reorganization of the Supreme Court
He established the Civil Works Administration for job relief
He called the first meeting of the "Brain Trust?
43
How was the growth industry of advertising related to other growth industries during the 1920s?
Advertising encouraged people to save their money
Advertising encouraged people to buy more consumer goods
Advertising encouraged people to carefully use consumer good
Advertising discouraged people from any use of movies
44
The 1920s were characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:
Fewer labor saving devices in the home
More business opportunities for women
More social opportunities for women
More labor opportunities for women
45
Many of the industrialists, whose names become synonymous with the Gilded Age, worked to:
Both Red and Orange
Acquire their businesses horizontally
Diversify their interests, owning steel mills, etc.
Control their fields vertically
46
What was the overall U.S. unemployment rate during the worst periods of the depression?
10%
25%
60%
40%
47
Why was a canal across Central America important to the U.S. Navy?
It needed to travel faster among US imperial possessions
To prevent Spain from regaining control in Central America
It needed a faster way to reach its European allies
It needed to make money to build new ships
48
What change did Americans favor due to the problems faced under the Articles of Confederation?
To create a stronger central government
To return to a monarchy
To rejoin the British Empire
To give the states complete power

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