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1
How did General John J. Pershing impact World War I?
He trained the AEF troops effectively.
He coordinated the surrender of the German forces.
He developed the technology of the tank.
He won the Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery.
2
Langston Hughes is an author most associated with what movement?
Back to Africa
Prohibition
Women's Suffrage
Harlem Renaissance
3
Americans were encourage to do this___________ on the Homefront during WWII...
Plant Victory Gardens
All of the Above
Buy war bonds
Ration food and consumer goods
4
Initiative, recall, and referendum were meant to --
Allowed citizens to nominated Presidential candidates.
Allowed citizens direct participation in elections.
Give business leaders more rights.
Give workers more rights.
5
Why were people opposed to monopolies?
Many worried that they would promote welfare.
Isolationism sparked fear of global trade.
The worry that it would cause the Great Depression
They were worried about a lack of competition.
6
Which of the following caused the US to enter World War I?
The bombing of Pearl Harbor
Alliance system in Europe
Leaking of the Zimmerman Note
The Bolshevik Revolution
7
Two major causes of the rise of dictatorships after World War I were?
effects of the Spanish American War and Red Scare
weak leadership and Treaty of Versailles
economic depression and lack of strong leadership
Treaty of Versailles and economic depression
8
Which of the following did NOT cause growth of urban areas?
Improvements in agricultural production
Increased immigration from Europe
The Homestead Act
Transportation Advances
9
In The Crisis, W.E.B. DuBois wanted to --
provide for negro colleges.
accept discrimination
shine a light on prejudice
pursue racial superiority
10
In his poems, Langston Hughes encouraged African Americans to --
accept the current situation in the US
move back to Africa
express pride and hope
use violence to achieve Senate seats
11
The Battle of Argonne Forest was important because --(turning point in WWI)
The Germans gained an edge in the war.
Alvin York was killed.
German troops were forced to retreat.
it was the first battle in World War I.
12
League of Nations, Panama Canal, and the Acquisition of Hawaii are associated with what era?
Westward Expansion
US Expansionism and WWI
Gilded Age
1920's
13
The Espionage Act --or Sedition Act ...
Moved the nation to fiat money
Allowed the government to imprison spies
Established Tin Pan Alley
Challenged free speech in times of war.
14
What is the purpose of Social Security in the U.S.?
Economic aid for retired workers
Military support for citizens
A tax incentive for the wealthy
Medical care for retired workers
15
During the 1920's what was the views of Americans on immigration?
Only Chinese immigrants were allowed
There was an Open Door Policy
Only Latin American immigrants were allowed
Rise of nativism led to immigration laws
16
The passage of the 17th amendment was intended to --
Increase traditional values
Allow women the right to vote
Allow direct election of US senators
Limit terms for presidents
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What was a cause for U.S. entry into WWII?
Sinking of the USS Maine
Sinking of the Lusitania
The Zimmerman Telegraph
Japan attacjed Pearl Harbor
18
When was there a period of isolationism in the United States?
During US Expansionism
Following World War I
Following World War II
Following the attack on Pearl Harbor
19
What was the reason for Japan attacking the United States at Pearl Habor?
to have complete control of the Pacific Ocean
to distract the U.S. so Germany could invade through Mexico
Thery wanted to caputre Hawaii
the U.S. placed an oil embargo on Japan
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Political machines grew because--
Discouraged Americanization of immigrants
Provided services to immigrants
Supported by urban reformers
Discouraged participation of minorities.
21
The Federal Reserve Act --
Moved away from the gold standard
Put the President in control of banks
Regulated the amount of money in circulation
Decentralized Banking
22
African America fighter pilots who helped intergrate the military.
Tuskeegee Airmen
Navajo Code Talkers
Silent Majority
WAAP
23
The New deal sought to --
subsidize private business
return to laissez-fiare
increase defense spending
improve social and economic welfare
24
Henry Ford is most associated with which of the following innovations?
Electricity
Assembly Line
Vaccines
Submarine warfare
25
What was an attempt to remove citizens that were taking jobs from Americans in the 1930's?
Deportation Clause
Chinese Exclusion Policy
Mexican Repatriation Act
Executive Order 9066
26
Why were Americans concerned with FDR's attempt to "pack" the court?
Congress would have more power over the judicial branch.
The Supreme Court should be voted on.
It upset the traditional separation of powers.
Checks and balances worked just fine as they were.
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Warren G. Harding's "Return to Normalcy" urged that America should --
Join the League of Nations
Be involved in world conflicts.
Improve domestic economy
Be the watchdog of the world.
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Which of the following sparked WWII in 1939?
Sinking of the Lusitania
German invasion of Poland
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Killing of Franz Ferdinand
29
Which amendment repealed prohibition?
21st
17th
16th
19th
30
Which of these was a major cause of the Dust Bowl?
the orographic effect
Stock Market Speculation
Over planting and a lack of crop rotation
the use of fertilizer
31
The Gilded Age is associated with --
Temperance
Growth of Big Business
Flappers
Acquisitions
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Acquisitions in the Pacific, Latin America, Hawaii, and the building of the Panama Canal were
Parts of the Gilded Age
Part of Westward expansion
Characteristics of the US as an emerging world power.
Reasons for WWI
33
The Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act sought to--
increase monopolies
conserve natural resorces
protect consumers
reduce the rights of citizens
34
In Supreme Court case Korematsu vs. the U.S. the court ruled...
that rights can be limited during a time of war
that internment of Japanese persons is unconstitutional
that all constitutional rights can be taken completly away
that Fred Korematsu could either fight or go to jail
35
Japanese Americans were relocated to internment camps in the interior of the country.
Chinese Exclusion Act
Executive Order 9066
Mexican Repatriation
Relocation Act
36
What was the effect of the Scopes trial argued by Darrow and Bryan?
Allowed separate but equal rights to minorities
Increased funding for less fortunate citizens
Increased participation of women in politics
Challenged traditional values taught in school
37
What is the impact of the Harlem Renaissance?
The development of the flapper movement.
Ending Prohibition
Acknowledged African American music and writing.
The passage of the 19th Amendment.
38
The technology shown here had what impact on WWI?
Helped allies overcome the stalemate on the Western Front.
Provided protection from chlorine gas attacks.
Soldiers did not need to train on the ground.
Helped soldiers travel by sea.
39
Opposition to the League of Nations was a reason that the US did not sign what?
Treaty of Versailles
Open Door Policy
United Nations
Homestead Act
40
The 19th Amendment provides that --
individuals can vote for senate seats
there would be a limited number of terms for Presidents
wgave women suffrage (right to vote)
people cannot manufacture or sell alcohol
41
What was the impact of the Teapot Dome scandal in US history?
Allowed the supreme court to become more powerful.
Made the executive branch more powerful.
Caused the President to be impeached.
Promoted cynicism of the government by American citizens.
42
Populists and Progressives were associated with --
Using government to correct social and economic issues.
Assisting Monopolies
Laissez - faire ideals
Corrupt practices
43
What was the outcome of Plessy vs. Ferguson
African Americans were allowed to vote.
Slavery ended
African Americans were given equality.
African Americans guaranteed "separate but equal" facilities
44
What was the significance of Alvin York winning the Congressional Medal of Honor?
He was a conscientious objector.
He died during battle.
He accepted the surrender of Germany.
He was African American.
45
Vernon J Baker was the first African American to...
protest against racial discrimination
fight in a world war
lead a military troop
Be awarded a Congressional Medal of Honor
46
What is important about the picture below?
It made production less efficient.
It increased production costs.
It improved working conditions.
It allowed for slower work progress.
47
Helped defeat the Japanese by using secret codes that the enemy could not decipher.
AEF
Tuskeegee Airmen
Navajo Code Talkers
Flying Tigers
48
What marked the tuning point of WWII on the Eastern or European front?
INvasion of Normandy (D-Day)
Battle of Midway
Spanish American War
Battle of Argonne Forest
49
The Great Migration can be described as--
Reconstruction
The migration of African Americans from S to N
Migration west following the Dust Bowl
The movement of Native Americans
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Which of the following is NOT associated with the 1920's?
Hysteria over Radicalism
Economic Catastrophe
War
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