Why did the US seize Pacific islands during World War II?

To establish military bases for use in further attacks

A chief characteristic of the Gilded Age includes -

growth of big business and westward expansion

Many Progressives opposed social Darwinism because it promoted the idea that -

People in lower classes were not capable of economic success

The Fourteen Points reflected President Woodrow Wilson’s belief that-

Cooperation among world leaders was essential to maintaining world peace

Senator Lodge made this statement in opposition to -

US membership in the League of Nations

A high school teacher wrote these bullet points on the whiteboard- what is the class discussing?

Reasons for immigration to the US

The primary objective of the Dawes Act was to-

promote cultural assimilation of American Indians

During the Progressive Era, one goal of state level political reformers was to-

Promote the principle of direct democracy

This photograph shows the military tactic that -

made frontal assaults difficult, resulting in long periods of stalemate

Which action prompted the United States to officially enter World War II?

The Japanese bombing of a US military base

Which of the following occurred between 1865-1900 as a result of the rapid industrialization of the United States?

Union membership increased as workers sought better pay and conditions

Which of these is the best definition of an era?

A period of time identified by political, economic, and social trends

During World War I, tanks were used primarily on the western front to-

Destroy railroads and bridges used by enemy troops, Lead infantry advances across No Man’s Land and into enemy territory

Navajo soldiers made an important contribution to the Allied war effort during World War II by-

Encoding military communications for secure transmissions

One way the US gov't responded to the problems caused by the conditions listed was by-

Passing the Interstate Commerce Act

Which of the following is the best title for this list?

Issues Contributing to the Outbreak of World War I

Why would the actions of the Flying Tigers during the Second World War be considered patriotic?

Volunteer former US pilots who flew with the Chinese AF to resist Japan

Many Progressives opposed Social Darwinism because it promoted the idea that-

People in the lower classes were not capable of economic success

Which groups were most influential in passing the Pure Food and Drug Act

Muckrackers and women's organizations

What was the main reason the government built projects like Hoover Dam?

To provide resources for a growing population

Which of these cause-and-effect relationships is accurate?

The ideas of the Harlem Renaissance influenced the Civil Rights Mov't

Prior to the beginning of World War II, how did the actions of Germany and Japan cause concern?

Germany and Japan expanded by demanding border changes & add'l land

Which one of these factors contributed most to the Dust Bowl?

Prolonged drought and poor farming practices

Which of the following contributed most to increased settlement of the Great Plains?

A series of federal land grants

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1
Why did the US seize Pacific islands during World War II?
To establish military bases for use in further attacks
To gain access to vital natural resources
To protect shipping routes for neutral countries
To fulfill commitments to military alliances
2
A chief characteristic of the Gilded Age includes -
reform efforts to address the effects of urbanization
growth of big business and westward expansion
an artistic revival in literature and art
expansion of rights for women and minorities
3
Which US Army general served as the commander of Allied forces in Europe and was later President of the US?
General Dwight D. Eisenhower
General Omar Bradley
General Douglas MacArthur
General George S. Patton
4
Which of the following created a legal basis for this Supreme Court decision?
The decision in Brown v the Board of Education
The 13th Amendment
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The 1st Amendment
5
Who would most likely have spoken this on December 7, 1941?
a Japanese admiral
Adolf Hitler
a German U-Boat commander
A US admiral
6
Many Progressives opposed social Darwinism because it promoted the idea that -
People in lower classes were not capable of economic success
immigration weakened national unity
poverty could be eradicated through increased economic regulation
the gov't should take responsibility for the well-being of people
7
The Fourteen Points reflected President Woodrow Wilson’s belief that-
Cooperation among world leaders was essential to maintaining world peace
Intervention in the affairs of other nations was never justifiable
No country should be allowed to spend more on defense than any other
Travel among nations should be regulated by an international organization
8
Which agency name belongs in the blank line?
US Border Patrol
Bureau of Reclamation
National Park Service
US Geological Survey
9
Senator Lodge made this statement in opposition to -
US membership in the League of Nations
US entry into the Spanish-American War
the funding of a massive buildup of the US Navy
a relaxation of US citizenship requirements
10
Which brash Army general and brilliant tank commander led the 3rd Army of the US in the final assault on Germany?
General Dwight D. Eisenhower
General Douglas MacArthur
General George S. Patton
General Omar Bradley
11
A high school teacher wrote these bullet points on the whiteboard- what is the class discussing?
Principles of Social Darwinism
Objectives of the Grange movement
Goals of US assimilation policies
Reasons for immigration to the US
12
The primary objective of the Dawes Act was to-
promote American Indian investment in private industry
turn American Indian reservations into corporate farmlands
end warfare between American Indians and the US military
promote cultural assimilation of American Indians
13
During the Progressive Era, one goal of state level political reformers was to-
Limit the use of judicial review by circuit courts
Increase the influence of business owners on regulatory legislation
Prevent party leaders from amending campaign platforms
Promote the principle of direct democracy
14
Mahan's books influenced US efforts to become a world power primarily by-
arguing against forming overseas alliances
emphasizing the need for protectionist tariffs
advocating overseas expansion
demonstrating the political risks of foreign trade
15
This photograph shows the military tactic that -
required highly skilled soldiers, resulting in lengthy training periods
required the ability to attack quickly, resulting in reliance on cavalry
made frontal assaults difficult, resulting in long periods of stalemate
made troops vulnerable to long-range missiles, causing heavy casualties
16
Which action prompted the United States to officially enter World War II?
The German use of blitzrieg tactics in Europe
The Japanese bombing of a US military base
Japanese military actions in Indochina
German submarine attacks on US merchant ships
17
Which of the following occurred between 1865-1900 as a result of the rapid industrialization of the United States?
Concerns about air pollution led to stricter environmental regulations
Factory owners introduced wage equity policies for women in the workplace
Union membership increased as workers sought better pay and conditions
Social and economic class division began to disappear
18
Which of these is the best definition of an era?
A period of time identified by political, economic, and social trends
A period of time lasting between 10-15 years
A series of various changes over many years
A series of events unified by individual or organized protests
19
During World War I, tanks were used primarily on the western front to-
Launch long range rockets at enemy aircraft
Release chemical weapons in advance attacks on enemy positions
Destroy railroads and bridges used by enemy troops
Lead infantry advances across No Man’s Land and into enemy territory
20
The US joined the League of Nations after WWI
True
False
21
Navajo soldiers made an important contribution to the Allied war effort during World War II by-
Designing radar technology for submarines
Encoding military communications for secure transmissions
Flying bombing missions into enemy territory
Providing intelligence on enemy positions
22
One way the US gov't responded to the problems caused by the conditions listed was by-
Creating a federal jobs program for the unemployed
Passing the Interstate Commerce Act
Implementing the silver standard for currency
establishing a new tax on capitol gains
23
Which of the following is the best title for this list?
Principal Reasons for US Entry into World War II
Issues Contributing to the Outbreak of World War I
Consequences of Twentieth Century European Isolationism
Economic Rivalries between Cold War Superpowers
24
Why would the actions of the Flying Tigers during the Second World War be considered patriotic?
Agroup of African-American pilots who heroically served in Europe in WWII
Pilots who volunteered with the British AF to defend against German attacks
Volunteer former US pilots who flew with the Chinese AF to resist Japan
They were drafted pilots who flew numerous successful missions over Europe
25
Many Progressives opposed Social Darwinism because it promoted the idea that-
Immigration weakened national unity
The government should take responsibility for the well-being of people
People in the lower classes were not capable of economic success
Poverty could be erased through increased economic regulation
26
Which groups were most influential in passing the Pure Food and Drug Act
Factory owners and bankers
College students and immigrants
Southern farmers and clergy members
Muckrackers and women's organizations
27
What was the main reason the government built projects like Hoover Dam?
To increase tourism in the region
To prevent the Colorado River from drying up
To provide resources for a growing population
To facilitate the transportation of goods in the region
28
Which of these cause-and-effect relationships is accurate?
The ideas of social Darwinism led to the passage of Prohibition laws
The rise of fascism in Italy influenced the Red Scare
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles contributed to the New Deal
The ideas of the Harlem Renaissance influenced the Civil Rights Mov't
29
Prior to the beginning of World War II, how did the actions of Germany and Japan cause concern?
Germany and Japan expanded by demanding border changes & add'l land
Germany and Japan refused to recognize the human rights of their citizens
Germany & Japan boarded foreign ships & forced sailors to join their navies
Germany and Japan limited access to fresh water resources
30
Public response to revelations such as the one in this excerpt led to the establishment of -
Food and Drug Administration
Institution of Education Services
Department of Commerce
Centers for Disease Control
31
Which one of these factors contributed most to the Dust Bowl?
Severe heat and rapid suburban development
High winds and railroad construction
Prolonged drought and poor farming practices
Flash flooding and intense deforestation
32
Which of the following contributed most to increased settlement of the Great Plains?
A series of federal land grants
The discovery of precious metals
A decrease in agricultural production
The availability of buffalo

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