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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
2
Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Antitrust Act?
the influence of labor unions on factory owners was reduced
Workers secured a greater share of company profits
the federal government could dissolve monopolies
3
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
4
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
5
"Laissez-faire" economic policies allowed what?
Government support of business growth
Workers to have a 40-hour work week
Women to have the vote
6
What was one reason for the expansion of machine politics in the late nineteenth century?
the economy was too regulated
federal restrictions
immigration made it difficult for governments to provide
7
During the 19th century, one way political bosses gained voter support was by--
making improvements in urban infrastructure
advocating the use of poll taxes
campaigning for women's suffrage
8
(Technology) One advantage offered by hybrid cars is that they---
reduce the amount of money spent of gas
shorten driving time
decrease household electricity usage
9
Which of these created control of railroad rates?
Sherman Antitrust Act
Interstate Commerce Act
10
Which of these allowed women to vote?
17th Amendment
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
16th Amendment
11
What was one ongoing benefit to the US of the Spanish-American War?
The US became a center of science and technology
The US was no longer involved in international economics
The US became an empire and a world power
12
"Laissez-faire" economic policies allowed what NEGATIVE (bad) things?
Child labor, monopolies, low wages and poor conditions
More horse manure and garbage in the streets
Bad breath,weak knees and tunnel vision from working so much
13
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
14
What were the benefits of assembly line manufacturing?
Goods are available more cheaply for people to buy
More people can go to college and learn how to run factories
Bosses get to own the workers in the factory
15
The invention of trench warfare led to the invention of what new military resources?
swords and shields
cannons and bayonets
mustard gas and tanks
16
What is the name of this satellite? (hint: first launched by the Russians)
Stalin
Sputnik
Nickelodeon
17
The Spanish-American War occurred what year?
1998
1958
1858
1898
18
What was the "Zimmerman Telegram"?
A proposal to Mexico to invade the US
A telegram to the president stating WWI had started
An invitation for the US to join the United Nations
19
The Harlem Renaissance was what?
A new dance that everyone loved that started in Harlem
A maneuver that won World War I
A cultural movement started by African Americans in New York
20
Initiative, referendum, and recall procedures during the Progressive Era resulted in--
tax burden on citizens
separate schools for immigrants
citizens' direct participation in the democratic process
21
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)
22
The Panama Canal and the Spanish American War occurred during which period in U.S. History?
Colonialism
Expansionism
Imperialism
23
How were planes used for the first time in World War I?
to fly troops to far away battles
to get information about the battles and troops
to feed the troops more quickly
24
The expansion of this area led to the close of the frontier: what is this region called?
The Native Land
The Great Plains
The Settlement
25
Which of the following was the main reason for the rapid settlement of the Great Plains?
Congress passed a law requiring all land to be auctioned
Congress passed law: claim public land through homesteading
Speculators bought parcels of land and built towns
26
Why were more people able to own cars starting in the 1920s?
There were more soldiers wanting cars
Gas prices fell during this time
Cars were cheaper due to assembly line manufacturing
27
What main cause was there for the Espionage and Sedition Acts?
Fear of a global economy and loss of exports
Fear of spies/people who spoke badly about the US government
Fear of high casualties among American soldiers
28
Politics in the Gilded Age were--
very corrupt with lots of politicians taking bribes
less corrupt and against bribes
29
(Technology) How has the development of satellite technology affected the U.S. economy?
it increased funding of research institutions
by increasing efficiency in telecommunications
by enabling transoceanic air travel
30
Which of these established the income tax system? (ISAW)
17th Amendment
16th Amendment
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
31
The Great Migration by African Americans from the South brought what form of music to the North
Classical
Heavy metal
Acapella
Jazz
32
During the Gilded Age there was a notable increase in government support for --
involvement in FOREIGN WARS
the acquisition of foreign territories
the growth of BIG BUSINESS
