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1
Based on the descriptions of Yellowstone and Sequoia National Park, you can conclude that
the majority of national parks were created in Western states.
earliest national parks were created to preserve specific natural wonders.
they are the most-visited parks in the national parks system.
each nat. park includes features like Old Faithful/ Giant Sequoia trees.
2
What happened in 1898 to initiate United States expansion into the area shaded in the map below?
The outbreak of World War I
The Mexican Revolution
The Venezuela Boundary Dispute
The Spanish American War
3
When a single company achieves control of an entire market, it is known as
an integration
an oligarchy
a corporation
a monopoly
4
In the United States, public support for Cuban rebels was fueled in large part by which of the following?
popular interest in starting an American empire
the desire to protect American sugar interests on the island
the fear of having a Spanish colony so close to the United States
sensational stories published by rival newspapers
5
Which conclusion can be drawn about American entry into World War I, based upon the information below?
The United States had a financial stake in an Allied victory
Promises of money from the United States stopped German aggression
Investments in Europe delayed the United States entry into the war
Opposition to United States intervention was based on financial concerns
6
People who risk their own money to organize and run businesses are known as
investors.
capitalists.
robber barons.
entrepreneurs.
7
World War I was the first war in which
women officially served in the armed forces.
the government officially imposed conscription.
African American soldiers were not segregated from white soldiers.
the military drafted men.
8
A shortage of workers in California forced the Central Pacific Railroad to hire about 10,000 workers from
Mexico
Ireland
China
Japan
9
What happened in 1898 to initiate United States expansion into the area shaded in the map below?
The Mexican Revolution
The Venezuela Boundary Dispute
The outbreak of World War I
The Spanish American War
10
Growth of the population provided industrialists with a large workforce and also created demand for the consumer goods.
False
True
11
Which progressive reform allowed voters to demand a special election to remove an elected official from office?
referendum
initiative
recall
direct primary
12
What statement analyzes the context of this song?
It reflected nostalgia for the Civil War Era
It demonstrated the popularity of new fashions.
It was created to promote women's suffrage.
It was inspired by events in Europe.
13
Which conclusion can be drawn about American entry into World War I, based upon the information below?
Opposition to United States intervention was based on financial concerns
Promises of money from the United States stopped German aggression
The United States had a financial stake in an Allied victory
Investments in Europe delayed the United States entry into the war
14
During the early days of industrialization, many members of Congress believed that tariffs were necessary to
entice European consumers to buy American goods.
protect new industries from foreign competition.
entice American consumers to buy European goods.
increase the prices Europeans paid for American products.
15
One reason for the country’s industrial success was its vast abundance of natural
resources
gross national product
technology
enterprise
16
During the late 19th century, the above sequence of events resulted in the
straightening of the Republican Party in the South
expansion of free public education to all children.
disenfranchisement of most African Americans in the South
movement to repeal the 14th Amendment to the Constitution
17
The statutes enforcing segregation in the South were known as______________________laws.
Jim Beam
Jim Crow
John Brown
John Doe
18
Most unions in the late 1800s excluded women.
True
False
19
In 1880s, economic and military competition and a growing feeling of cultural superiority convinced many Americans that
European-style imperialism violated American principles.
the United States should be a world power.
the United States should be more isolated.
European influence in the Americas should be reduced.
20
What statement analyzes the context of this song?
It was created to promote women's suffrage.
It demonstrated the popularity of new fashions.
It was inspired by events in Europe.
It reflected nostalgia for the Civil War Era
21
In the United States, public support for Cuban rebels was fueled in large part by which of the following?
the fear of having a Spanish colony so close to the United States
popular interest in starting an American empire
sensational stories published by rival newspapers
the desire to protect American sugar interests on the island
22
The events listed in the box below are MOST CLOSELY associated with:
U.S. Isolationism
U.S. Imperialism
the Progressive movement
the civil rights movement
23
Political machines provided new city dwellers with necessities such as jobs, housing, and police in exchange for
votes.
kickbacks.
wages.
graft.
24
During the late 19th century, the above sequence of events resulted in the
disenfranchisement of most African Americans in the South
expansion of free public education to all children.
movement to repeal the 14th Amendment to the Constitution
straightening of the Republican Party in the South
25
What accounted for the trend shown in this graph?
an increase in state minimum working ages
an increase in skilled laborers from immigration
a decrease in the productivity after World War I
a decrease in children's charitable organizations
26
What accounted for the trend shown in this graph?
an increase in state minimum working ages
a decrease in children's charitable organizations
an increase in skilled laborers from immigration
a decrease in the productivity after World War I
27
The Great Migration during World War I was the flow of
French refugees fleeing to Britain ahead of the German onslaught.
African Americans moving from the South to Northern cities.
European immigrants fleeing to the US to escape the war in Europe.
Mexicans fleeing to the American Southwest to escape political turmoil.
28
Nativists reacted to immigration in the late 1800s by
seeking to convert Catholic immigrants to Protestantism.
grouping immigrants into their own sections of cities.
pressuring the government to limit or cut off immigration.
urging immigrants to assimilate into American society.
29
Which of the following set out the doctrine of “separate but equal?”
the Pendleton Act
the Chinese Exclusion Act
the Supreme Court’s decision in Plessy v. Ferguson
the Supreme Court’s decision in Wabash v. Illinois
30
Which of the following statements regarding World War I provides the greatest example of BIAS
Map showing recent troop movements on the Western Front
Editorial condemning the use of German unrestricted submarine warfare
Information in a newspaper regarding enlistment procedures
Statistics comparing deaths of Allied soldiers versus Central Powers
31
The American Federation of Labor pushed for closed shops, meaning that companies
would not hire African Americans.
would agree to collective bargaining.
could only hire union workers.
could not try to prevent strikes.
32
Workers who tried to organize a union were often fired and placed on a list of “troublemakers” called the
outlist
unionlist
Strikelist
blacklist
33
In 1880s, economic and military competition and a growing feeling of cultural superiority convinced many Americans that
the United States should be more isolated.
the United States should be a world power.
European influence in the Americas should be reduced.
European-style imperialism violated American principles.
34
The events listed in the box below are MOST CLOSELY associated with:
the civil rights movement
U.S. Imperialism
U.S. Isolationism
the Progressive movement
35
World War I was the first war in which
women officially served in the armed forces.
the government officially imposed conscription.
the military drafted men.
African American soldiers were not segregated from white soldiers.
36
This timeline documents major events in US involvement in World War I. What conclusions can be drawn from the timeline?
The transfer of German forces away from Russia weakened the Allies
Entry of the United States into the war contributed to the Allied victory
Germany proposed a separate peace settlement with the United States
Russia withdrew from the war in order to clear the way for a French victory
37
This timeline documents major events in US involvement in World War I. What conclusions can be drawn from the timeline?
Russia withdrew from the war in order to clear the way for a French victory
The transfer of German forces away from Russia weakened the Allies
Entry of the United States into the war contributed to the Allied victory
Germany proposed a separate peace settlement with the United States
38
As industrialism brought more machines into the workplace, jobs became more complex and required more skills.
False
True
39
The debate over the Treaty of Versailles and efforts to avoid becoming involved in foreign affairs led to ____?
Senate ratifying the Treaty despite the objections of many Americans
President Wilson approving the Treaty without the approval of the Senate
The US making no effort to make more treaties to prevent war in the 1920s
Senate rejecting Treaty and deciding NOT to join the League of Nations
40
The total value of all goods and services that a country produces is its
gross national product.
distribution chain.
supply of natural resources.
economy of scale.
41
What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy in China?
to ensure trading rights with China
to end the Boxer Rebellion
to establish a sphere of influence
to win leaseholds in China
42
The statutes enforcing segregation in the South were known as______________________laws.
John Doe
Jim Beam
John Brown
Jim Crow
43
The Great Migration during World War I was the flow of
Mexicans fleeing to the American Southwest to escape political turmoil.
European immigrants fleeing to the US to escape the war in Europe.
African Americans moving from the South to Northern cities.
French refugees fleeing to Britain ahead of the German onslaught.
44
Department stores changed the idea of shopping by
offering low prices instead of elaborate service.
coming together to form shopping malls.
bringing together a huge array of different products.
locating in rural areas.
45
How did the Fourteenth Amendment affect the American legal system?
It required that laws be applied equally to all citizens
It granted citizenship to all residents of the United States
It extended the concept of community standards to state laws.
It ensured that a state could not take a citizen's personal property
46
Based on the descriptions of Yellowstone and Sequoia National Park, you can conclude that
the majority of national parks were created in Western states.
each nat. park includes features like Old Faithful/ Giant Sequoia trees.
they are the most-visited parks in the national parks system.
earliest national parks were created to preserve specific natural wonders.
47
Which of the following statements regarding World War I provides the greatest example of BIAS
Map showing recent troop movements on the Western Front
Statistics comparing deaths of Allied soldiers versus Central Powers
Information in a newspaper regarding enlistment procedures
Editorial condemning the use of German unrestricted submarine warfare
48
The debate over the Treaty of Versailles and efforts to avoid becoming involved in foreign affairs led to ____?
Senate ratifying the Treaty despite the objections of many Americans
Senate rejecting Treaty and deciding NOT to join the League of Nations
President Wilson approving the Treaty without the approval of the Senate
The US making no effort to make more treaties to prevent war in the 1920s
49
What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy in China?
to establish a sphere of influence
to ensure trading rights with China
to win leaseholds in China
to end the Boxer Rebellion
50
Which progressive reform allowed voters to demand a special election to remove an elected official from office?
referendum
direct primary
recall
initiative
