In the 1920s, stock investment contributed to prosperity primarily by —

providing money for businesses to expand

Which of the following caused the Red Scare of the 1920s?

fear of the spread of communism

All of the following are characteristics of the Twenties EXCEPT —

world war followed by a short peace at the end of the decade

Which best describes a positive contribution of Andrew Carnegie?

showed how to organize large-scale production and give to charity

Choose two main reasons that the United States entered into World War I.

Interception of the Zimmerman Telegram, Unrestricted Submarine Warfare

The newspaper headlines below identify events from the late 1800s & early 1900s and represent efforts by individuals to?

correct abuses of the Industrial Revolution

Henry Ford produced a more affordable car primarily because his company —

developed a less expensive method of production

The passage of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments in the period following the Civil War showed that —

federal powers could be expanded to protect the rights of minorities.

This legislation affected how federal employees were hired. The law now required government jobs to be —

determined by a merit system based on civil service examinations

A goal that was established at the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 was achieved in 1920 by the —

adoption of national women's suffrage.

Schenck v. United States dealt with the power of the federal government to —

limit civil liberties for reasons of national security.

Read the excerpt and answer the question that follows. What is the meaning of unalienable rights?

Rights that cannot be taken away or denied

Which New Deal program was chiefly designed to correct abuses in the stock market?

Securities and Exchange Commission

How did the passage of the Dawes Act affect Native American Indians?

It attempted to assimilate them into mainstream American culture

Following the Teapot Dome Scandal in the early 1920s, the American people —

began to have distrust for the elected officials.

Nativists in California in the 1880s would most likely have supported the-

Passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act

Which was successful example of “Americanization?”

The children of New Immigrants learned English in public schools

Why did President Franklin Roosevelt propose Judicial Procedures Reform Bill of 1937, it added up to 6 new Supreme Court

The current court had declared many New Deal initiatives unconstitutional

The Espionage Act and the Sedition Act were used by President Woodrow Wilson's administration during World War I to -

silence critics of the war effort.

Which phrase best describes the goal of this amendment?

To limit the power of the federal government

Which goal was shared by both the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor?

To organize workers to demand better conditions from employers

During the 1920s, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were most closely identified with the —

conflict between modernism and traditionalism

The major reason for the change in the number of bank failures between the early 1926 and 1937 is that by 1937 F.D.R had

new banking laws had restored public confidence in the nation's banks

One reason the following provisions were included in the Treaty of Versailles was to —

weaken the power of Germany in the international community

Which was an important benefit of laissez-faire policies of the federal government in the late nineteenth century?

entrepreneurs were able to invest in businesses little government interfere

One contribution to American culture made by artists of Tin Pan Alley was the —

promotion of African American culture

In the late nineteenth century, the “bosses” of urban political machines often-

Accepted bribes in return for favors

Involvement in the Spanish-American War, and introduction of the Open Door policy were actions taken by the

gain overseas markets and sources of raw materials.

Communities such as the one shown from the 1930s were called "Hoovervilles" because of President Hoover's —

refusal to provide direct federal aid to the homeless.

One major way President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal tried to combat the effects of the Great Depression was by —

funding public works relief programs.

Which of the following was one effect of the Progressive Era political reforms of initiative, referendum, and recall?

Government officials responding to the needs of voters more readily

Frank Norris' novel The Octopus (1901) and Upton Sinclair's novel The Jungle(1906) both played a significant role in —

bringing about government support for economic reform.

The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s can best be described as —

period of great achievement by African American writers artists & performer

During the Great Depression, expressions such as "Hoovervilles" and "Hoover blankets" showed that President Hoover —

was blamed for the suffering of the poor.

Marcus Garvey made a lasting impact on the lives of African Americans in the United States by —

cofounding the Universal Negro Improvement Association

The Declaration of Independence contributed to the development of democracy in that it —

suggested the people are the source of power.

President Theodore Roosevelt's Big Stick policy is most closely associated with —

intervention in Latin American affairs.

The Dust Bowl experiences of the Oklahoma farmers during the Great Depression demonstrated the —

effect of geography on people's lives

In the 1920s, which economic factor contributed to the Great Depression?

Overproduction of farm products and manufactured goods

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1
In the 1920s, stock investment contributed to prosperity primarily by —
making homes affordable
enabling people to save for retirement
providing money for businesses to expand
keeping interest rates high
2
Which of the following caused the Red Scare of the 1920s?
fear of the spread of communism
yellow journalism
anti-immigration sentiment
crash of the stock market
3
All of the following are characteristics of the Twenties EXCEPT —
increased nativist sentiment that rose throughout the decade
world war followed by a short peace at the end of the decade
international political isolation that continued throughout the decade
economic prosperity followed by a sharp decline at the end of the decade
4
Which best describes a positive contribution of Andrew Carnegie?
Carnegie helped workers obtain better condition in his factories
Carnegie helped workers obtain better condition in his factories
he obtained secret rebates from railroad companies shipping his products
showed how to organize large-scale production and give to charity
5
Choose two main reasons that the United States entered into World War I.
Interception of the Zimmerman Telegram
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Invastion of Russia
6
The newspaper headlines below identify events from the late 1800s & early 1900s and represent efforts by individuals to?
improve labor conditions.
support business monopolies.
solve problems of American farmers.
correct abuses of the Industrial Revolution
7
In the early 1900s, which group most often supported the views of the Populist Movement?
Factory owners
Farmers
Labor Unions
Nativists
8
Henry Ford produced a more affordable car primarily because his company —
offered a variety of feature options to buyers
developed a less expensive method of production
used foreign-made parts that were less expensive.
paid workers lower wages than its competitors paid.
9
The passage of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments in the period following the Civil War showed that —
the states had greatly increased their power.
the political and economic rights of women were protected.
segregation would no longer be allowed in the United States.
federal powers could be expanded to protect the rights of minorities.
10
This legislation affected how federal employees were hired. The law now required government jobs to be —
based on the approval of lawmakers
determined by a merit system based on civil service examinations
based on the political party affiliation of the applicant
set aside for business executives of large corporations
11
A goal that was established at the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 was achieved in 1920 by the —
creation of a free public education system.
adoption of national women's suffrage.
ratification of an amendment requiring national Prohibition.
passage of legislation to end child labor.
12
Schenck v. United States dealt with the power of the federal government to —
limit civil liberties for reasons of national security.
suspend the writ of habeas corpus
deny civil rights to those who lack citizenship.
restrict freedom of religion during wartime.
13
Read the excerpt and answer the question that follows. What is the meaning of unalienable rights?
rights that cannot be defined and protected
Rights that cannot be taken away or denied
Rights that change over time
rights that only governments can provide
14
Which New Deal program was chiefly designed to correct abuses in the stock market?
Federal Emergency Relief Act
Securities and Exchange Commission
Civilian Conservation Corps
Works Progress Administration
15
How did the passage of the Dawes Act affect Native American Indians?
It started a series of Indian Wars on the Great Plains
It attempted to assimilate them into mainstream American culture
It forced their removal from areas east of the Mississippi River
It supported their existing cultural traditions
16
Following the Teapot Dome Scandal in the early 1920s, the American people —
began to have distrust for the elected officials.
challenged the beliefs of theProgressive Party.
challenged the validity of the electoral colleges
began to cast votes for theDemocratic Party
17
Nativists in California in the 1880s would most likely have supported the-
Assimilation of Native American Indians into mainstream culture
Creation of settlement houses to aid new immigrants
Continuation of the contract labor system
Passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act
18
Which was successful example of “Americanization?”
The children of New Immigrants learned English in public schools
Congress prohibited the immigration of Chinese workers
The Homestead Act made federal land available to settlers
The Dawes Act led Native Americans to sell their lands
19
Why did President Franklin Roosevelt propose Judicial Procedures Reform Bill of 1937, it added up to 6 new Supreme Court
The current court had declared many New Deal initiatives unconstitutional
The current court had requested more voices in making judicial rulings
The current court had overturned the Wagner Act without proper review
current court had 6 justices who planned to retire at the end of the year
20
The Espionage Act and the Sedition Act were used by President Woodrow Wilson's administration during World War I to -
intern German Americans.
remove Communists from government positions.
silence critics of the war effort.
discourage congressional support for the war effort.
21
Which phrase best describes the goal of this amendment?
To limit the power of the federal government
to restrain the power of judicial activists
to restrict civil liberties
to limit due process rights
22
All of the below were first used in which war?
Cold War
World War I
Civil War
World War II
23
Which goal was shared by both the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor?
To organize workers to demand better conditions from employers
To promote immigration of skilled workers from Asia and Europe
To introduce new and innovative techniques to factories
To help large corporations to increase their production
24
During the 1920s, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were most closely identified with the —
development of new forms of popular entertainment
increased use of credit by U.S. consumers
conflict between modernism and traditionalism
decline of public support forProgressive reforms
25
The Progressive Movement supported the idea that the federal government should —
build an overseas empire.
regulate big business.
reduce immigration.
reduce the number of farms.
26
Mr. Lodge's bias is against the _________________.
League of Nations
2nd World War
United Nations
1st world war
27
The major reason for the change in the number of bank failures between the early 1926 and 1937 is that by 1937 F.D.R had
most people were too poor to have any savings
the government had purchased and was operating the nation's banks
most Americans had transferred their savings to European banks.
new banking laws had restored public confidence in the nation's banks
28
One reason the following provisions were included in the Treaty of Versailles was to —
weaken the power of Germany in the international community
divide Germany into smaller states to be governed by Allied countries
create a democratic government in Germany
grant independence to all German colonies
29
Which was an important benefit of laissez-faire policies of the federal government in the late nineteenth century?
entrepreneurs were able to invest in businesses little government interfere
American businesses were able to avoid the ups & down of the business cycle
American workers felt secure about the safety of conditions in factories
American workers found it easy to organize into labor unions
30
One contribution to American culture made by artists of Tin Pan Alley was the —
introduction of the flapper look
promotion of African American culture
distribution of sheet music of popular songs
creation of musical theatre
31
The Interstate Commerce Act (1887) and the Sherman Antitrust Act (1890) were efforts by the federal government to-
Favor big businesses over small companies
Move toward government ownership of key industries
Expand the positive features of trusts
Regulate aspects of business
32
In the late nineteenth century, the “bosses” of urban political machines often-
Denied voting rights to the poor
Discriminated against migrant workers
Accepted bribes in return for favors
Wasted money on military spending
33
Involvement in the Spanish-American War, and introduction of the Open Door policy were actions taken by the
gain overseas markets and sources of raw materials.
establish military alliances with other nations.
support isolationist forces in Congress.
promote the philosophy of manifest destiny.
34
What was the MOST important effect of the prohibition of alcohol by the government in 1919?
growth of organized crime
popularity of jazz bands
decrease in illegal gambling
reduction in wheat production
35
Who does the following describe?
john Pershing
Roy Benavidez
Alvin York
George Patton
36
Communities such as the one shown from the 1930s were called "Hoovervilles" because of President Hoover's —
emergency relief program to provide food to the poor.
efforts to help the residents return to their farms.
refusal to provide direct federal aid to the homeless.
support for federal programs to provide jobs for the unemployed.
37
One major way President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal tried to combat the effects of the Great Depression was by —
funding public works relief programs.
increasing protective tariff rates.
giving states more control over the federal budget.
keeping workers' wages low.
38
Which of the following was one effect of the Progressive Era political reforms of initiative, referendum, and recall?
Government officials responding to the needs of voters more readily
Women and minorities increasing participation in the political process
Judicial authority expanding to include administering local elections.
Political machines gaining greater influence in local elections & politics
39
According to the Declaration of Independence, the fundamental purpose of government is to —
equalize opportunities for all citizens
established a system of free public education
protect peoples natural rights
provide for national defense
40
Frank Norris' novel The Octopus (1901) and Upton Sinclair's novel The Jungle(1906) both played a significant role in —
bringing about government support for economic reform.
easing hostilities between farmers and industrialists.
involving the United States in World War I.
bringing about the end of the Great Depression.
41
In the late 1800s, which factor directly contributed to the growth of the American steel industry?
New production techniques
Government regulation
the formation of labor unions
employee ownership
42
The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s can best be described as —
period of great achievement by African American writers artists & performer
a movement that sought to draw people back to inner cities.
a relief program to provide jobs for minority workers.
an organization created to help promote African American businesses
43
During the Great Depression, expressions such as "Hoovervilles" and "Hoover blankets" showed that President Hoover —
used the military to aid the unemployed.
supported relief and public housing for the poor.
was seen as a role model for the needy.
was blamed for the suffering of the poor.
44
Marcus Garvey made a lasting impact on the lives of African Americans in the United States by —
advocating for the passage of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth amendments
contributing to the cultural contributions of the Harlem Renaissance
organizing the Pan-African Congress with W.E.B. DuBois
cofounding the Universal Negro Improvement Association
45
Journalist and social reformer Ida B. Wells was responsible for exposing the brutality associated with —
alcohol abuse
gambling
lynching
child labor
46
The Declaration of Independence contributed to the development of democracy in that it —
guaranteed trial by jury to all men
provided for presidential elections every four years.
allowed women to take part in government.
suggested the people are the source of power.
47
President Theodore Roosevelt's Big Stick policy is most closely associated with —
intervention in Latin American affairs.
conservation of natural resources in the West.
friendly relations with China after the Boxer Rebellion.
court actions to support monopolies.
48
During the 1890s, Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst used yellow journalism to generate public support for the
Spanish-American War.
Populist candidates.
workers in the Pullman strike
candidacy of William McKinley.
49
The Dust Bowl experiences of the Oklahoma farmers during the Great Depression demonstrated the —
success of government farm subsidies.
effect of geography on people's lives
limitation of civil liberties during times of crisis.
economic result of the Indian Removal Act.
50
In the 1920s, which economic factor contributed to the Great Depression?
Overproduction of farm products and manufactured goods
Lack of investment in the stock market
.Failure to develop new consumer goods industries
Attempts by the United States to promote free trade

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