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1
Politics in the Gilded Age were--
very corrupt with lots of politicians taking bribes
less corrupt and against bribes
2
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
3
"Laissez-faire" economic policies allowed what NEGATIVE (bad) things?
More horse manure and garbage in the streets
Bad breath,weak knees and tunnel vision from working so much
Child labor, monopolies, low wages and poor conditions
4
The Great Migration by African Americans from the South brought what form of music to the North
Acapella
Jazz
Heavy metal
Classical
5
The Spanish-American War occurred what year?
1958
1998
1858
1898
6
What is the name of this satellite? (hint: first launched by the Russians)
Sputnik
Nickelodeon
Stalin
7
What main cause was there for the Espionage and Sedition Acts?
Fear of spies/people who spoke badly about the US government
Fear of high casualties among American soldiers
Fear of a global economy and loss of exports
8
The expansion of this area led to the close of the frontier: what is this region called?
The Native Land
The Settlement
The Great Plains
9
A student writing a paper about WEB Du Bois and race relations should use which fact?
the NAACP- organized to help secure legal equality
the Civil Rights Act of 1968 outlawed housing discrimination
the Selma to Montgomery protest
10
Which of these established the income tax system? (ISAW)
17th Amendment
19th Amendment
18th Amendment
16th Amendment
11
The Harlem Renaissance was what?
A new dance that everyone loved that started in Harlem
A cultural movement started by African Americans in New York
A maneuver that won World War I
12
What were the benefits of assembly line manufacturing?
Bosses get to own the workers in the factory
More people can go to college and learn how to run factories
Goods are available more cheaply for people to buy
13
Initiative, referendum, and recall procedures during the Progressive Era resulted in--
citizens' direct participation in the democratic process
tax burden on citizens
separate schools for immigrants
14
Other than the Zimmerman note, what other major incident caused US involvement in World War I?
The kidnapping of the prime minister of Britain
The destruction of the Statue of Liberty
The sinking of the Lusitania by German U-boats (submarines)
15
"Laissez-faire" economic policies allowed what?
Women to have the vote
Workers to have a 40-hour work week
Government support of business growth
16
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
17
The invention of trench warfare led to the invention of what new military resources?
cannons and bayonets
swords and shields
mustard gas and tanks
18
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: claim public land through homesteading
Congress passed a law requiring all land to be auctioned
19
Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Antitrust Act?
the federal government could dissolve monopolies
the influence of labor unions on factory owners was reduced
Workers secured a greater share of company profits
20
(Technology) How has the development of satellite technology affected the U.S. economy?
by enabling transoceanic air travel
by increasing efficiency in telecommunications
it increased funding of research institutions
21
Why did the U.S. decide to enter World War I?
The US had suffered economically for Europe
a European nation had taken aggressive action against the US
the US president had to fulfill election promises
22
What was the "Zimmerman Telegram"?
A telegram to the president stating WWI had started
An invitation for the US to join the United Nations
A proposal to Mexico to invade the US
23
What was one reason for the expansion of machine politics in the late nineteenth century?
federal restrictions
immigration made it difficult for governments to provide
the economy was too regulated
24
The Panama Canal and the Spanish American War occurred during which period in U.S. History?
Colonialism
Imperialism
Expansionism
25
Why were more people able to own cars starting in the 1920s?
Cars were cheaper due to assembly line manufacturing
Gas prices fell during this time
There were more soldiers wanting cars
26
What role did Mexico involuntarily play in the starting of World War I?
Germany sent a letter encouraging them to help fight the US
They were sent goods by France stolen from America
They hosted Archduke Ferdinand's visit to North American
27
How were planes used for the first time in World War I?
to fly troops to far away battles
to feed the troops more quickly
to get information about the battles and troops
28
Which of these created control of railroad rates?
Interstate Commerce Act
Sherman Antitrust Act
29
What was one ongoing benefit to the US of the Spanish-American War?
The US was no longer involved in international economics
The US became a center of science and technology
The US became an empire and a world power
30
(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
31
The invention of machine guns required soldiers to fight where?
In trenches they dug themselves
In trees and from behind rocks
In caves and old abandoned mines
32
Which of these allowed women to vote?
16th Amendment
18th Amendment
17th Amendment
19th Amendment
