In the early 1900's, a major goal of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) was to?

improve wages and working conditions for laborers

At/near beginning of 1900's, US cities experienced a dramatic change in their population, Why?

a shift in population from rural areas to cities for jobs

What African-American response during the early 20th Century was called the Great Migration?

moving to Northern cities in search of factory work

After the 1880's, what was a major source of labor for American factories?

immigrants from Southern and Eastern Europe

Primaries, secret ballot, +the use of the referendum/recall were efforts made by Progressives

to increase citizen involvement in government

*Which of the following was a direct result of the Industrial Revol. in the late 19th century?

overcrowded living conditions+high competition 4 housing+job

In the 1920's, buying goods 1 couldn't afford, income inequality, and stock speculation caused?

economic weaknesses that brought about the Great Depression

Which of the following examples is a secondary source of info about the Great Depression?

a textbook chapter about the Great Depression

**What best describes why business owners hired children for factory work?

businesses were oppressing kids by hiring them at low wages

Which is a primary source about the Korean War?

a captured flag from the Korean War on display in a museum

The Supreme Court decision Plessy vs. Ferguson (1896) helped to institutionalize segregation by

upholding "separate but equal" facilities for blacks

What was an important effect of industrialization in the US in the late 19th Century (1800's)?

the proportion of Americans living in cities increased

**Which argument could be made for eminent domain under the Highway Act of 1956 bu US Gov't?

individual right to property is restricted

What effect did mechanization of the American farm in the late 1800's have on the nation?

led to increase in crop production at lower cost to consumer

What would be the best way to determine if information in a book about the Cold War is accurate

consult with a variety of sources about the Cold War

*What was a characteristic of the Industrial Revolution?

the growing demand for regulations of working conditions

**Which statement is most directly related to the concept: initiative, referendum, and recall

prevent gov't corruption by giving people direct legislation

*What was responsible for the changes during the Industrial Revolution?

people moved to the cities because tech advances in industry

Which characteristic indicates that a source of information is credible?

the facts presented are logical and reasonable

In the late 1800's, why were union leaders mainly opposed to immigration?

it took jobs away from Americans

What is the best way for a reader to detrmine if info in a book about WW1 is credible +reliable

consult with a variety of sources about WW1

**Which statement explained how the growth of industry stimulated the growth of cities?

increase in the demand 4 labor drove families to the cities

Which situation was a basic cause of the Great Depression of 1929? (CAUSE + EFFECT)

overproduction of consumer goods

1 advantage that corporations of 1800's had over individually-owned business is corporations?

were able to raise large sums of money

*The Meat Inspection Act(1906) +the Pure Food + Drug Act(1906) were efforts by the US GOV'T to?

protect public health and safety

What is one criteria that historians consider when evaluating the credibility of sources?

the accuracy + internal consistency of the author's sources

The Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act were attempts by Congress to?

protect consumers against unsafe products

Which of the following examples is a secondary source of information about industrialization?

a textbook chapter about Andrew Carnegie, an industrialist

Which one is NOT a secondary source?

eyewitness report of people who were there

During the late 1800's, industrialization in the US led to?

creation of new inventions and innovations

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1
What type of source is an actual object from the actual event? (JFK limo from Dallas)$100,000LP
artifact
US history book
newspaper article on 1 year anniversary
journal entry
2
In the early 1900's, a major goal of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) was to?
improve wages and working conditions for laborers
admit women to the nation's industrial workforce
join workers into a single union of factory workers
end restrictions on child labor
3
At/near beginning of 1900's, US cities experienced a dramatic change in their population, Why?
move by blacks (Great Migration) north cities 2 south farms
Progressive laws that limited influx of immigrants in cities
a shift in population from rural areas to cities for jobs
banning of women in workplace since it would harm home life
4
What African-American response during the early 20th Century was called the Great Migration?
forming labor unions to fight for better working conditions
moving to Northern cities in search of factory work
by asking Southern landowners to raise their wages
demanding intervention by the federal gov't concerning work
5
After the 1880's, what was a major source of labor for American factories?
western farmers who moved back to eastern cities
formerly enslaved people fleeing from the north
immigrants from Southern and Eastern Europe
young women who worked until they were married
6
What are 2 factors in determining if a source is credible (BELIEVABLE)?
the use of propaganda which is often a 1-sided view of info
all of the above
stereotypes which generalize groups(race, religion, genders)
BIAS or PREJUDICE of the author (How people see an event t/)
7
Primaries, secret ballot, +the use of the referendum/recall were efforts made by Progressives
provide equal political rights for Native Americans
protect states' rights against abusive federal power
to preserve the power of political machines
to increase citizen involvement in government
8
During the Industrial Rev., large #s of immigrants were admitted because of economy's need for
scientists and technicians
unskilled factory workers
skilled craftsman
educated professionals
9
*Which of the following was a direct result of the Industrial Revol. in the late 19th century?
construction of highways + advancements in military spending
the decline of labor unions and of business investment
overcrowded living conditions+high competition 4 housing+job
spread of plantation farming + decline of mass production
10
In the second half of the 1800's, which development led to the other three?
increase in factory workers
use of mass production
the formation of corporations
growth of industrialization
11
What would be the MOST CREDIBLE source concerning why the WTC buildings collapsed during 9-11?
police on the scene during 9-11
airline crash report on the incident
WTC engineer's report
President Bush's report of the tragedy
12
In the 1920's, buying goods 1 couldn't afford, income inequality, and stock speculation caused?
retrun of laissez-faire economic principles
economic weaknesses that brought about the Great Depression
the federal gov't reducing spending in the 1930's
decision to bring about lower tariff rates
13
Which of the following examples is a secondary source of info about the Great Depression?
letter by an adult describing her lack of food during the GD
photo of a child selling apples on a street corner during GD
an automobile manufactured during the Great Depression
a textbook chapter about the Great Depression
14
What term during the Progressive Era represents investigative newspaper/magazine reporters?
monopolists
Jim Crowers
yellow journalists
muckrakers
15
**What best describes why business owners hired children for factory work?
kids had great opportunity to earn a living in Gilded Age
businesses were oppressing kids by hiring them at low wages
business believed children should work to help their parents
business wanted to hire children to keep them out of poverty
16
What is another word for CREDIBLE when it comes to evaluating sources of info historically?
prejudice
propaganda
reputation
believable + trustworthy
17
Which is a primary source about the Korean War?
a book about the Korean War by a noted authority on the war
a Hollywood film about a major battle during the Korean War
a captured flag from the Korean War on display in a museum
a novel about Korean War written by a popular mystery author
18
The Supreme Court decision Plessy vs. Ferguson (1896) helped to institutionalize segregation by
upholding "separate but equal" facilities for blacks
safeguarding African-Americans' voting rights
expanding the rights of African-Americans
guaranteeing equal wages for African-American workers
19
What was an important effect of industrialization in the US in the late 19th Century (1800's)?
the urban population began to decline
the proportion of Americans living in cities increased
people began to move from cities to rural areas
the rate of expansion of railroad lines began to drop
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**Which argument could be made for eminent domain under the Highway Act of 1956 bu US Gov't?
highways would strengthen travel + trade in USA
individual right to property is restricted
highways would assist armed forces in moving men+arms
individual right to life is restricted
21
What effect did mechanization of the American farm in the late 1800's have on the nation?
led to increase in crop production at lower cost to consumer
it caused crowded farms and unsanitary conditions
it increased acreage of farms that was unsuitable to farm
it brought about a decrease in the nation's literacy rate
22
Primary sources are:
texts of speeches and reports, drawings
letters, photos, newspaper reports at the time of the event
all of the above
eyewitness reports of the event
23
What would be the best way to determine if information in a book about the Cold War is accurate
interview some Americans who were alive during the Cold War
examine several American artifacts from the Cold War
consult with a variety of sources about the Cold War
discuss information about the Cold War with classmates
24
*What was a characteristic of the Industrial Revolution?
the unnecessary need for the formation of labor unions
the decreasing demand for unskilled labor
expanding wealth in the American work force
the growing demand for regulations of working conditions
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**Which statement is most directly related to the concept: initiative, referendum, and recall
important goal of federal gov't is protection of resources
prevent gov't corruption by giving people direct legislation
gov't will only improve when woman are granted full suffrage
breaking up trusts+monopolies increases business competition
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*What was responsible for the changes during the Industrial Revolution?
people moved to the cities because tech advances in industry
people wanted to challenge the Social Darwinism theory
people moved to slums because it was easier to get gov't aid
people decided living in the cities would be less dangerous
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Which characteristic indicates that a source of information is credible?
source contains mainly views but lacks supporting documents
author of article is not a recognized authority on the topic
the information in the source cannot be verified
the facts presented are logical and reasonable
28
In the late 1800's, why were union leaders mainly opposed to immigration?
it weakened American education
it threatened American culture
it took jobs away from Americans
it was a fiscal drain on unions
29
What is the best way for a reader to detrmine if info in a book about WW1 is credible +reliable
interview Americans who served in WW1
consult with a variety of sources about WW1
examine several artifacts about WW1
discuss information about WW1 with classmates
30
**Which statement explained how the growth of industry stimulated the growth of cities?
increase in farm prices led to increased need for farm labor
increase in the demand 4 labor drove families to the cities
decreased tariffs drove consumers 2 spend in city not rural
decreased population growth led to competition for laborers
31
The Spanish-American War (1898) marked a truning point in US foreign policy because the US?
refused to become a colonial power
emerged as a major world power
pledged neutrality in future European conflicts
developed a plan for peaceful coexistence
32
Which situation was a basic cause of the Great Depression of 1929? (CAUSE + EFFECT)
continued increases in wages for workers
overregulation of the stock market
excessive profits for farmers
overproduction of consumer goods
33
In the late 188's, rapid urbanization in the nation was mainly the result of the?
migration of formerly enslaved persons to the West
a shortage of land for new farms
impact of industrialization
federally funded city redevelopment projects
34
1 advantage that corporations of 1800's had over individually-owned business is corporations?
received the support of labor unions
needed fewer employees for production
hired only highly skilled labors
were able to raise large sums of money
35
Which abuses did the Progressives try to fix as a result of Industrialization in early 1900's?
corrupt gov'ts where voters were intimidated when they voted
gov't jobs used as a reward to contributers to politicians
candidates selected by political bosses who asked for favors
all of the above
36
*The Meat Inspection Act(1906) +the Pure Food + Drug Act(1906) were efforts by the US GOV'T to?
protect public health and safety
support business monopolies
regulate child labor
restrict foreign competition
37
What is one criteria that historians consider when evaluating the credibility of sources?
the religion and ethnicity of the source's author
the ease of finding the source on the internet
the accuracy + internal consistency of the author's sources
the relationship of the source's author with their publisher
38
The Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act were attempts by Congress to?
bring transportation activities under government control
protect consumers against unsafe products
regulate the activities of big business
impose gov't regulations on agricultural production
39
In the late 1800's, which group most often supported the ideas of the Populist Party?
farmers
factory owners
mine owners
corporate industrialists
40
Which of the following examples is a secondary source of information about industrialization?
a diary of a factory worker in a coal mine
a textbook chapter about Andrew Carnegie, an industrialist
a photograph of a child working in a textile factory
letter from factory worker about factory safety conditions
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Which one is NOT a secondary source?
U.S. History book
Wikipedia
eyewitness report of people who were there
Encyclopedias
42
During the late 1800's, industrialization in the US led to?
creation of new inventions and innovations
greater numbers of people living on farms
an overall decline in factory workers
a decrease in the use of natural resources
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What is another word for if a source is RELIABLE which makes it a credible source?
accurate + well supported
prejudice
biased
stereotype

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