To support their view, anti-imperialists argued that

imperialist rejected the American ideal of "liberty for all"

During the early 1900s, the NAACP was an example of how African Americans

used the court system to fight discrimination.

The goal of the Sherman Antitrust Act was to

promote fair industrial competition.

a corrupt party boss in a political machine.

During industrialization Congress believed that tariffs were necessary to

help new American industries compete with European factories

Which of the following demonstrated enforcement of the Monroe Doctrine?

The US made England arbitrate a land dispute with Venezuela

Wilson believed lower tariffs would lead American companies to

improve products and lower prices.

In the case of Plessy v. Ferguson, the Supreme Court

established the "separate but equal" doctrine.

The American Dream of rising from "rags to riches" was reflected in

Horatio Alger's, Ragged Dick series.

Theodore Roosevelt became president

when McKinley was assassinated.

What was the central message of the Roosevelt Corollary?

The US could use force in the affairs of Latin America

Immigrants tend to adjust well to America if they

settled with their own ethnic group.

How did the industrial growth affect the distribution of wealth in the United States?

Wealth was concentrated in the hands of a few industrialists

The government responded to the Pullman Strike by

using federal troops to control the workers.

Which event led to the Spanish-American War?

Cubans rebelled against Spanish rule.

The building of the Panama Canal was important because it

facilitated movement between Atlantic and Pacific ports.

The purpose of the Open Door policy in China was to

ensure trading rights for all nations.

Socialists believe in

government ownership of business.

Why was the Open Door important to the United States?

It gave the U.S. access to millions of customers in China.

Which best describes the main goal of the social gospel and settlement movements?

to improve living conditions of the poor

In the 1890s, William R. Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer used their papers to

increase public sympathy for the Cuban rebels

In the early 1860s, Chinese immigrants came to the U.S. to

work on the transcontinental railroad.

In 1898 President McKinley sent the battleship Maine to Havana to

evacuate Americans if necessary.

Which was the result of the Spanish-American War?

Puerto Rico and Guam were incorporated U.S. territories.

The act of lynching might best be describes as

seizure and execution of a person by a mob.

In the Northern Securities case the Supreme Court ruled that Northern Securities

violated the Sherman Antitrust Act.

Tragedy at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company led to

building codes requiring fire escapes.

According the the theory of social Darwinism, the government should

stay out of the affairs of business.

John D. Rockefeller gained control over the oil industry by

managing a trust of Standard Oil and allied companies.

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1
To support their view, anti-imperialists argued that
imperialism would make the U.S. more admired in the world.
the U.S. would get involved in more foreign affairs.
imperialism would reduce American military forces.
imperialist rejected the American ideal of "liberty for all"
2
During the early 1900s, the NAACP was an example of how African Americans
formed their own political parties.
ended all segregation in the south.
used the court system to fight discrimination.
founded settlement houses in black neighborhoods.
3
What organization offered practical aid and religious counseling to the urban poor?
Tammany Hall
Vaudeville
Salvation Army
American Protective Association
4
Critics of powerful industrialists referred to them as
anarchists.
captains of industry.
robber barons.
philanthropists.
5
The goal of the Sherman Antitrust Act was to
place higher taxes on business profits.
encourage industries to join cartels.
promote fair industrial competition.
encourage the growth of business monopolies.
6
William Tweed was
a corrupt party boss in a political machine.
the engineer that invented the electric trolley car.
the architect who designed America's first skyscraper.
the leader of the Workingman's Party.
7
During industrialization Congress believed that tariffs were necessary to
raise the prices that Europeans pay for American products.
entice European consumers to buy American products.
help new American industries compete with European factories
raise money to operate the government
8
Which of the following demonstrated enforcement of the Monroe Doctrine?
The U.S competed against England and France for Asian trade
The U.S. allowed Hawaiians to import sugar duty free.
The US made England arbitrate a land dispute with Venezuela
The U.S. convinced Japan to open trade relations.
9
The United States acquired control of the canal zone by
signing a treaty with Spain.
paying Panama $25 million
organizing a revolt in Panama.
passing the Roosevelt Corollary.
10
Wilson believed lower tariffs would lead American companies to
improve products and lower prices.
go out of business.
form trusts.
invest in foreign companies.
11
In the case of Plessy v. Ferguson, the Supreme Court
established the "separate but equal" doctrine.
ordered public schools to upgrade for African Americans.
declared segregation unconstitutional.
ordered colleges to enroll more women and African Americans.
12
The American Dream of rising from "rags to riches" was reflected in
Horatio Alger's, Ragged Dick series.
novels of social protest.
minstrel shows.
Mark Twain's novel, The Gilded Age.
13
During the late 1800s and early 1900s, immigration laws discriminated most against
Europeans.
Asians.
Mexicans.
agricultural workers.
14
Theodore Roosevelt became president
by defeating William McKinley.
whey McKinley died of pneumonia.
when McKinley was assassinated.
by defeating William Jennings Bryan.
15
What was the central message of the Roosevelt Corollary?
The US could use force in the affairs of Latin America
U.S. territories could not enter any foreign agreements.
U.S. territories would remain unincorporated.
We would support movements that promoted democratic ideals
16
Laissez-faire relies on _____ to regulate prices and wages.
government
supply and demand
the GNP
business
17
Immigrants tend to adjust well to America if they
settled in cities.
settled with their own ethnic group.
settled with mixed ethnic groups.
settled in rural areas.
18
How did the industrial growth affect the distribution of wealth in the United States?
Wealth was concentrated in the hands of a few industrialists
The income gap between rich and poor grew smaller.
The income gap between farmers and factory workers widened.
All Americans enjoyed a higher standard of living.
19
The government responded to the Pullman Strike by
shutting down railroad operations.
taking Pullman officials to court.
forcing unions and workers to negotiate.
using federal troops to control the workers.
20
The Pendleton Civil Service Act was passed to
end Japanese immigration to the United States.
print money backed by silver rather than gold.
end the spoils system.
place additional regulations on the railroads.
21
Nativists wanted to
group immigrants into their own sections of the city.
assimilate immigrants into American society.
limit immigration.
convert immigrants to Protestantism.
22
Which event led to the Spanish-American War?
The United States annexed Cuba.
Cubans rebelled against Spanish rule.
Spain destroyed American-owned sugar plantations in Cuba.
The Spanish navy sunk two American ships in the Pacific.
23
A main goal of the United States during the Spanish-American War was to
annex Florida
gain spheres of influence in South America
free Cuba from Spanish rule
protect business interests in Spain
24
The building of the Panama Canal was important because it
promoted European investments in the United States.
facilitated movement between Atlantic and Pacific ports.
helped stabilize the economies of Latin American countries
improved relations betweeen America and Colombia.
25
The purpose of the Open Door policy in China was to
end the Boxer Rebellion.
gain leaseholds.
ensure trading rights for all nations.
establish spheres of influence.
26
President Theodore Roosevelt is often remembered for
opposing the annexation of new territories
promoting "dollar diplomacy"..
promoting self-government in former colonies.
expanding presidential power.
27
Socialists believe in
private ownership of business.
no government.
government ownership of business.
government regulation of business.
28
During the late 1800s, the port of entry for the majority of immigrants was
Philadelphia.
Boston.
New York City
San Francisco.
29
Why was the Open Door important to the United States?
It gave the U.S. access to millions of customers in China.
It increased Chinese investments in the U. S.
It kept European goods out of China.
It gave the United States territory in China.
30
Theodore Roosevelt warned Howard Taft to stay away from tariff reform because it would
anger powerful business leaders.
split the Republican Party.
cause House Speaker Joe Cannon to be removed from power.
anger progressives.
31
Which of the following revolutionized American communication in the late 1800s?
refrigeration and sewing machines.
a workable light filament.
the telegraph and telephone.
steam engines and steam ships.
32
Which best describes the main goal of the social gospel and settlement movements?
to strengthen political machines
to improve living conditions of the poor
to create jobs for the unemployed
to encourage immigration
33
In the 1890s, William R. Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer used their papers to
increase public sympathy for the Cuban rebels
repeal the Monroe Doctrine
help start the Boxer Rebellion
elect Theodore Roosevelt President
34
In the early 1860s, Chinese immigrants came to the U.S. to
work in factories in Chicago.
work on the transcontinental railroad.
escape industrialization in China.
escape religious persecution.
35
In 1898 President McKinley sent the battleship Maine to Havana to
put down riots by Spanish loyalists.
evacuate Americans if necessary.
negotiate peace with Spain.
put down the Cuban rebellion.
36
Which was the result of the Spanish-American War?
The Philippines won independence from foreign rule.
Cuba became a Spanish protectorate.
Spain admitted it had blown up the Maine.
Puerto Rico and Guam were incorporated U.S. territories.
37
The act of lynching might best be describes as
seizure and execution of a person by a mob.
imprisonment of a suspect without a trial.
illegal search of a home or business.
illegal seizure of property.
38
In the Northern Securities case the Supreme Court ruled that Northern Securities
violated the Sherman Antitrust Act.
would be placed under the direction of the Dept of Commerce
violated the Clayton Antitrust Act.
would be placed under the supervision of the I.C.C.
39
Most settlement houses of the late 1800s offered poor city dwellers
protection from political machines.
aid in the form of money.
social services.
protection from crime.
40
Alfred T. Mahan argued that to protect its trade, the United States must build up its
navy
army
pioneer spirit
labor unions
41
______ is the philosophy that the wealthy have the responsibility to promote social progress.
Gospel of Wealth
Redistribution of Wealth
Realism
Social Darwinism
42
Tragedy at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company led to
child labor laws.
standards for the safe use of machines.
building codes requiring fire escapes.
laws against harmful fumes.
43
According the the theory of social Darwinism, the government should
protect the rights of workers.
raise taxes on the rich.
outlaw trusts and cartels.
stay out of the affairs of business.
44
The Constitution originally specified that senators would be selected by
leaders of the majority party.
the legislation of each state.
the voters of each state.
the majority of each state.
45
John D. Rockefeller gained control over the oil industry by
managing a trust of Standard Oil and allied companies.
charging higher prices than his competitors.
buying large sections of the transcontinental railroad.
going into partnership with Andrew Carnegie.

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