How did the creation of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation change the nature of banking in the United States?

The government began to guarantee bank deposits.

Tammany Hall was the name of— [3A]

a New York City political machine

Langston Hughes and other writers, artists, and musicians of this cultural movement did all of the following except

Persuade Americans to restrict immigration and preserve traditional values

Which statement best characterizes Teddy Roosevelt’s position on trusts? [15B]

some trusts were harmful to the public interest

The“Return to Normalcy” agenda of U.S. presidential candidate Harding appeal to many voters in the 1920 election?

The public wanted to concentrate on domestic economic issues.

What did Boker T. Washington go around the country promoting?

Vocational training for African Americans

What is the best definition for “Referendum?”

This is a vote on an initiative.

How was the economy of the U.S. affected by WW1?

was a significant benefit to the American economy

Why did the federal government create the program TVA 1933?

To provide jobs and improve the regional standard of living.

What is the best definition for “Federal Reserve System?”

This is a decentralized private bankingsystem under government control.

President Theodore Roosevelt’s Big Stick Policy was closely associated with

Intervention in the affairs of Latin American nations

What is the primary function of the Federal Reserve System?

To provide a stable supply of money and credit

Which of the following was an effect of the Great Depression on the American economy?

High unemployment and falling real estate values.

In the 1920s, the depressed situation of United States agriculturewas chiefly caused by—[12A]

mechanization and overproduction

How did Andrew Carnegie contribute to civic and social life in the United States? [24B]

By establishing organizations dedicated to education and the arts

Through scientiﬁc management, a company could become eﬃcient by—[27C]

breaking tasks down into small parts and using standardized tools.

The Great Migration, a massive population movement of African Americans from the South. Which is not a reason they moved

Factories offered lower wages than AA's could make in the south

The primary objective of the Dawes Act was to — [3A]

promote cultural assimilation of American Indians

What is the best definition for “Federal Trade Commission?”

investigate unfair bus. practices and to issue orders to cease and desist

Some of President FD Roosevelt’s New Deal programs were declared unconstitutional when the Supreme Court held said

infringed on powers reserved to the states

1. What conclusion can be drawn from the information provided in the table? [3B, 29H]

In the 20th century, union membership more than doubled each decade.

Which factor best explains the decline in the number of bank failures by 1937?

New banking laws restored public confidence in banks

Gains made by American womenduring World War I include—[26A]

increased support for women's right to vote.

What was the first major action Roosevelt took as president?

He closed all of the nation's banks and ordered inspections.

What is the best definition for “Initiative?”

This is a bill initiated, or launched, by citizens.

What is the best definition for “Clayton Antitrust Act?”

outlawed practices that restricted competition such as price discrimination

What is one ongoing result of the New Deal? [19A]

People can rely more on the fed. gov't during times of economic distress.

Fundamentalists are a group of people who believed that

the Bible should be taken literally.

Many members of Congress disagreed with President Roosevelt’s proposed solution to the problem described above because-

The power of the executive branch would increase.

The 14th and final point of Wilson’s Fourteen Pointplan called for—[4F]

The creation of an international organization to address diplomatic crises

How did the legislation excerpted below affect the relationship between the U.S. government and itscitizens?

It made the government more responsible for the people’s economic welfare.

WHo used these 3 techniques to survive: • Built sod houses • Used steel plows • Developed dry farming techniques

Settlers Adapting to Conditions on the Great Plains

There were three domestic consequences of the war which included all of the following except— [15D]

An increase in the production of automobiles

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1
How did the creation of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation change the nature of banking in the United States?
The government began to guarantee bank deposits.
The government required taxpayers to open savings accounts.
Depositors could transfer investments without penalties.
Depositors were guaranteed minimum interest rates on savings accounts.
2
The executions of Sacco and Vanzetti in the 1920s demonstrated the – [6A]
Federal government’s war on crime
Persistence of lynchings
Increase in Nativist attitudes
Corruption of political machines
3
Tammany Hall was the name of— [3A]
a famous settlement house
the federal courthouse in New York City
a New York Customs House
a New York City political machine
4
What is the main purpose of patronage? [3A]
to reward one’s supporters
to avoid concentrating power in one individual or group
to increase government funds
to increase government efficiency
5
In the late 1800’s, collective bargaining was a technique used to— [3B]
organize labor unions
restrict labor unions
win workers’ rights
expand industry
6
Langston Hughes and other writers, artists, and musicians of this cultural movement did all of the following except
Persuade Americans to restrict immigration and preserve traditional values
Remind AA's of their roots and the difficulties they had already overcome
Instill a strong sense of pride, defiance, and confidence in AA's
Encourage resistance to racism and challenge stereotypes
7
Which statement best characterizes Teddy Roosevelt’s position on trusts? [15B]
some trusts were harmful to the public interest
trusts were onlyof benefit to the public interest
all trusts should be busted
trusts were legal and could not be abolished
8
The“Return to Normalcy” agenda of U.S. presidential candidate Harding appeal to many voters in the 1920 election?
There were significant shortages of military supplies.
The public wanted to help rebuild war-torn countries.
The public wanted to concentrate on domestic economic issues.
There was a decrease in demand for consumer goods.
9
What did Boker T. Washington go around the country promoting?
Vocational training for African Americans
Formation of labor unions by African American workers
African American voter registration
Organizing boycotts of businesses that refused service to African American
10
Which development was a major cause of the change in grain prices shown in the table? [3B, 29H]
Overproduction by farmers
Government regulation of prices
Continuous droughts
Increased demand for farm foods
11
What is the best definition for “Referendum?”
This is a vote on an initiative.
a series of reforms that aimed to correct injustices in American life.
enabled voters to remove public officials if if enough voters requested it.
This is a bill initiated, or launched, by citizens.
12
How was the economy of the U.S. affected by WW1?
created an unfavorable balance of trade
caused the U.S. trade deficit to increase.
was a significant benefit to the American economy
cost the United States many billions of dollars.
13
Why did the federal government create the program TVA 1933?
To establish industrial centers in this region.
To offset the effects of urbanization and rapid population growth.
To promote organic farming practices.
To provide jobs and improve the regional standard of living.
14
What is the best definition for “Federal Reserve System?”
investigate unfair bus. practices and to issue orders to cease and desist
outlawed practices that restricted competition such as price discrimination
was intended to provide revenue lost by the lowering of tariffs.
This is a decentralized private bankingsystem under government control.
15
President Theodore Roosevelt’s Big Stick Policy was closely associated with
Court actions to oppose business monopolies
Friendly relations with China after the Boxer Rebellion
The conservation of natural resources
Intervention in the affairs of Latin American nations
16
What is the primary function of the Federal Reserve System?
To preserve competition in business
To prevent abuses in stock market trading
To provide a stable supply of money and credit
To insure savings account deposits in member banks
17
Which of the following was an effect of the Great Depression on the American economy?
Large business investments and low taxes.
High unemployment and overproduction.
High unemployment and falling real estate values.
Too much money in circulation and high stock prices.
18
Which of the following reached a new highduring Roosevelt's first term as president?
per capita income
the national debt
tariff rates
employment rates
19
In the 1920s, the depressed situation of United States agriculturewas chiefly caused by—[12A]
overregulation by government
stock-market speculation
inefficient production techniques
mechanization and overproduction
20
How did Andrew Carnegie contribute to civic and social life in the United States? [24B]
By establishing organizations dedicated to education and the arts
By creating a charitable foundation to end hunger
By supporting conservative ideals in federal legislation and foreign policy
By promoting spiritual and moral values in public schools
21
Through scientiﬁc management, a company could become eﬃcient by—[27C]
keeping staff to a minimum and breaking tasks down into small parts.
keeping staff to a minimum and treating the employees well.
using standardized tools and treating employees well.
breaking tasks down into small parts and using standardized tools.
22
The Great Migration, a massive population movement of African Americans from the South. Which is not a reason they moved
AA's lived with Jim Crow segregation and disenfranchisement in the South
Factories offered lower wages than AA's could make in the south
Companies recruited AA's to work for higher wages in factories
The draft and slowing immigration created a labor shortage
23
The primary objective of the Dawes Act was to — [3A]
turn American Indian reservations into corporate farmland
promote American Indian investment in private industry
promote cultural assimilation of American Indians
end warfare between American Indians and the U.S. military
24
Which of these was a major goal of Jane Addams’ Settlement House movement in Chicago? [26D]
The founding of women’s colleges
The establishment of public libraries
The assimilation of immigrants
The introduction of prison reform
25
What is the best definition for “Federal Trade Commission?”
was intended to provide revenue lost by the lowering of tariffs.
outlawed practices that restricted competition such as price discrimination
investigate unfair bus. practices and to issue orders to cease and desist
This is a decentralized private bankingsystem under government control.
26
Some of President FD Roosevelt’s New Deal programs were declared unconstitutional when the Supreme Court held said
granted privileges to religious organizations
prevented equal access to the judicial system
infringed on powers reserved to the states
required U.S. cooperation with foreign nations
27
1. What conclusion can be drawn from the information provided in the table? [3B, 29H]
There were more agricultural workers than members in unions.
Union membership was on the decline from 1900 to 1920.
Union membership continually increased every decade from 1870 to 1920.
In the 20th century, union membership more than doubled each decade.
28
The success of American soldiers during World War I was largely credited to his leadership...
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Woodrow Wilson
Henry Cabot Lodge
John J. Pershing
29
Which factor best explains the decline in the number of bank failures by 1937?
Most Americans transferred their savings to foreign banks.
Most people were too poor to have any bank savings.
New banking laws restored public confidence in banks
The government was now operating all of the nation’s banks.
30
Gains made by American womenduring World War I include—[26A]
equal pay for equal work in many war industries.
the beginnings of a movement for woman suffrage.
acceptance as full-fledged members of the U.S. Army.
increased support for women's right to vote.
31
What was the first major action Roosevelt took as president?
He called the first meeting of the "Brain Trust."
He closed all of the nation's banks and ordered inspections.
He proposed a reorganization of the Supreme Court.
He established the Civil Works Administration to provide job relief.
32
What is the best definition for “Initiative?”
This is a bill initiated, or launched, by citizens.
This allowed for the popular, or direct, election of U.S. senators.
a series of reforms that aimed to correct injustices in American life.
enabled voters to remove public officials if if enough voters requested it.
33
What is the best definition for “Clayton Antitrust Act?”
was intended to provide revenue lost by the lowering of tariffs.
This is a decentralized private banking system under government control.
investigate unfair bus. practices and to issue orders to cease and desist
outlawed practices that restricted competition such as price discrimination
34
What is one ongoing result of the New Deal? [19A]
The federal government funds a space-exploration program.
State governments deny residency to persons working in other states.
State governments use property taxes to fund social security programs.
People can rely more on the fed. gov't during times of economic distress.
35
Fundamentalists are a group of people who believed that
the Bible should be taken literally.
Prohibition should be repealed.
drinking alcohol was acceptable.
evolution and creationism could coincide.
36
Many members of Congress disagreed with President Roosevelt’s proposed solution to the problem described above because-
The time required for judicial proceedings would increase.
The Constitution required hearings to confirm judicial appointments.
Supreme Court justices were subject to term limits.
The power of the executive branch would increase.
37
Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmerbelieved that he needed to protect the American people from a communist takeover by
labor union members
big business
political radicals
corruption and fraud
38
The 14th and final point of Wilson’s Fourteen Pointplan called for—[4F]
The creation of an international organization to address diplomatic crises
Freedom of the seas for all countries
An end to all secret treaties among nations
Reduction of arms
39
How did the legislation excerpted below affect the relationship between the U.S. government and itscitizens?
It allowed the government to tax investment income.
It made the government more responsible for the people’s economic welfare.
It made most people distrust the power of the government.
It allowed people to have more direct input in government decisions.
40
WHo used these 3 techniques to survive: • Built sod houses • Used steel plows • Developed dry farming techniques
Sharecroppers Lived in the Deep South
Migrant Workers that lived in the Southwest
Settlers Adapting to Conditions on the Great Plains
Miners Taking Advantage of Gold Rush Opportunities
41
Which development in the 1920s was inconsistentwith much of the racial and ethnic intolerance of the decade? [6A]
Revival of the KKK
Harlem Renaissance
Red Scare
Trial of Sacco and Vanzetti
42
To prevent the price changes shown in the table, Populists demanded the government—[3A, 29H]
Raise tariff rates on foreign goods
Impose greater regulation of railroads
Issue more silver coinage
Buy farmers’ crop yields
43
There were three domestic consequences of the war which included all of the following except— [15D]
It brought over one million women into the work force
An increase in the production of automobiles
America’s emergence as the world’s greatest industrial power
An intensified anti-immigrant and anti-radical sentiment among Americans
44
Herbert Hoover's approach to the Depression economy was based on a belief in-
the golden rule
separation of church and state
direct government relief
voluntary cooperation
45
The main factor causing urban sprawl in the 1920s was—[13A]
the automobile
the use of electricity
growth in industry
A. a change in the birthrate

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