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U.S. History Review 1789 -1941
U.S. History Review 1789 -1941
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1
Why did the Bonus Army march to Washington, D.C., in 1932?
Jobless veterans wanted their bonuses paid early
the army was preparing for WW2
Pres. Hoover requested the support for his policies
the Capitol needed extra soldiers to protect it from riots
2
What impact did the Battle of New Orleans have on the United States in 1815?
Resolved issue of British impressment of U.S. ships.
boosted a sense of patriotism and unity among U.S. citizens
caused U.S. to lose access to Gulf port
It weakened the strength ofthe U.S. military.
3
Which event caused the U.S. Gov't to move from isolation to declaration of war in 1941?
the Holocaust
the fall of France
the attack on Pearl Harbor
the Battle of Britain
4
In the U.S. prior to 1820, which was the primary conflict between white settlers and Nat. Amer?
conversion to Catholicism
use of land
navigation of Mississippi river
protection of animals
5
Why did the House of Representatives impeach Andrew Johnson?
president refused to followLincoln’s Reconstruction plan.
president violated theTenure of Office Act.
Supreme Court supported separation of powers
Congress wanted to test theFifteenth Amendment.
6
Which factor contributed
most
to the passage of the chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?
overcrowded neighborhoods
rise of nativism
economic war in Asia
lack of mining jobs
7
TheVirginia and Kentucky Resolutions were based on which principle?
the president’s right tonullify rulings of the Supreme Court
the states’ right to nullify acts of the federal government
the Supreme Court’s rightto nullify acts of Congress
Congress’ right to nullifyacts of the states
8
During the late 1800's, which innovation helped sell the vast array of U.S. products?
mail order catalogs
magazine advertising
television commercials
radio advertising
9
Which advertising campaign represents the expanding role of women in the workplace during WW2?
"Loose Lips Sink Ships"
"Sweetless, Meatless, Wheatless Days"
"Rosie the Riveter"
"The Harvest is Plentiful"
10
Why did the United States act as an imperial power during the late 1800s?
a desire to control oil-producing nations
a desire for new gold mines
a need to decrease its military experience
a need for new markets for its manufactured goods
11
How did the action of the U. S. government in the late 1800s impact Hawaii?
US intervention led to overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy.
US intervention led to a war with Samoa over territory.
US ntervention led to increased control of gov't by native
U. S. Intervention led to a trade dispute with Germany.
12
Which event best marks the end of Reconstruction period in the South?
Radical Repub. decided that Reconstruction was a failure
Repub. Hayes made a deal in order to defeat Dem. Tilden in
All Southern states had met requirements set by Congress
Pres. Grant chose not to run for a 3rd term as President
13
Which invention made western farming more efficient in the mid-1800s?
the Model T
the steel plow
the Bessemer process
the assembly line
14
The Zimmerman Telegram and resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare caused which war?
Spanish American Wa
WW1
WW2
Korean War
15
What was a challenge to religious fundamentalism in the 1920's?
the sermons of Billy Sunday
the speeches of William Jennings Bryan
the teachings of John T. Scopes
the broadcasts of Aimee Semple McPherson
16
What did the flapper image of the 1920s represent for U. S. Women?
a challenge to traditional values
more educational opportunities
greater political influence
changing religious roles
17
Which event was a reason for the United States' entry into the first World War?
German invasion of Belgium and Holland
launch of the German battleship Bismarck
assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
sinking of the Lusitania
18
In what way did George Washington attempt to influence U.S. politics in his farewell address?
Warned against foreign entaglements
appinted himself commander of the Continental Army
Appointed his VP, John Adams to the Presidency
Recommended a 2 yr. limit for the office of President
19
What best describes Abraham Lincoln's main goal at the beginning of the Civil War?
destroying the concept of states' rights
punishing Confederate states
preserving the Union
emancipating slaves
20
Why can the Emancipation Proclamation be seen as a diplomatic document?
encouraged France to sell Louisiana Territory to the U.S.
called on England and France to sell weapons to Union Army
made it hard for foreign nations to support Confederacy
warned Europe to stay out of affairs of West Hemisphere
21
Which theory was used by Social Darwinists to justify imperialism?
survival of the fittest
communism
gospel of wealth
protectionism
22
How did the role of journalism change during the Progressive Era?
Journalism uncovered scandals and evoked people's emotions.
Journalism opened the door for modern publishing companies.
Journalism helped the captains of industry sell products
Journalism became the leader in the literacy movement.
23
Which group supported the prohibition of alcohol during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
the abolitionists
the transcendentalists
the Women's Christian Temperance Union
the National American Women Suffrage Association
24
Which event damaged the reputation of President Warren Harding?
establishment of the Bull Moose Party
Teapot Dome Scandal
Sacco and Vanzetti trial
stock market crash of 1929
25
What was the most significant economic impact of immigration in the late 1800's?
Factories had a steady supply of cheap labor
Immigrants invested money to start new businesses
Farm production increased
Demand for manufactured goods declines
26
What was the significance of the Missouri Compromise?
Itdeclared New York a slave state.
Itdeclared Missouri a free state.
declare Miss. river to be dividing line b/t free and slave
maintained the balance slave states and free states
27
How did assembly line production affect the U. S. economy during the early twentieth century?
It helped expand modern consumerism.
It increased the need for agricultural workers
It developed a more self-sufficient citizen.
It decreased the disparity between the rich and the poor.
28
Which act passed during World War I violated the 1st Amendment rights of US citizens?
Clayton Anti Trust Act
Selective Sevice Act
Sedition Act
American Civil Liberties Act
29
What justification did Pres.Taft use to support use of dollar diplomacy in Latin Amer and Asia?
to create military alliances
to prevent the spread of communism
to improve the world image of the United States
to promote U. S. commercial interests abroad
30
How has a revival of nativism in the late twentieth century affected recent immigration?
increased advocacy for unrestricted immigration
increased support for higher-paying work for immigrants
incentives for business to hire non-docuented immigrants
increased support for restricting immigration
31
Which part of the Compromise of 1850 received the greatest support from southern farmers?
allowance of popular sovereignty in new territories
passage of a strictfugitive slave law
admission of California asa free state
end of the slave trade inWashington, D.C.
32
Which event is associated with the outbreak of war between the United States and Spain in 1898?
the announcement of Mexican independence
the sinking of the Lusitania
the sinking of the USS Maine
the Pancho Villa raids
33
Which factor contributed to the stock market crash of 1929?
increased agricultural prices
government regulation of big business
overspeculation
decreased investment in business
34
The Kellogg-Briand Pact represented the desire of the US and Europe to follow which policy?
militarism
self-determination
imperialism
isolationism
35
Which group benefited the most from reform legislation passed during the Progressive Era?
big business
American Indians
factory workers
African Americans
36
Which action abolished slavery in the United States?
suspension of habeas corpus
passage of the Civil RightsAct of 1866
delivery of the GettysburgAddress
passage of 13th Amendment
37
Which muckraker is known for for exposing abuses in the meat packing industry in
The Jungle
?
Upton Sinclair
Ida Tarbell
Lincoln Steffens
Jacob Riis
38
What was primary motivation for U.S. to proclaim the Open Door Policy in China?
desire to increase Chines immigration to US for cheap labor
desire to halt rise of communism in China
fear that other nations would obstruct US trade in China
need to establish a military base in Hong Kong
39
What was the significance of the Supreme Court case of
Marbury v. Madison (
1803
)
?
Guaranteed trial by jury.
Declared the national bankunconstitutional.
Outlawed slavery in the territories.
Established the principle of judicial review
40
U.S. assumed political control over which country w/ passage of Platt Amendment?
Mexico
the Phillippines
Cuba
the Dominican Republic
41
Which factor led directly to the stock market crash of 1929?
an increase in advertising
the popularity of the automobile
buying on margin
decreased worker productivity
42
Which factor added to the hardships of midwestern farmers during the Great Depression?
the end of Prohibition
the creation of the War Industries Board
the election of Franklin Roosevelt
the Dust Bowl
43
Which was the major reason people migrated to the western U.S. during the 19th century?
industrial revolution
de facto segregation
economic opportunity
religious persecution
44
Which muckraker is known for exposing abuses in the oil industry?
Jacob Riis
Upton Sinclair
Lincoln Steffens
Ida Tarbell
45
Which group most strongly supported the idea of an early end to military reconstruction?
Radical Republicans
recent immigrants
southern Democrats
sharecroppers
46
Which person is most associated with education reform?
Elizabeth Stanton
Lucretia Mott
Theodore Weld
Horace Mann
47
Which artistic trend reflected a growing sense of nationalism in the 1820's and 1830's
Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin became a best sell
Currier and Ives designed and sold greeting cards
U.S. authors wrote novels that glorified Britain
U.S. painters offered portraits of U.S. landscapes
48
During the 20s, which leader of Universal Negro Improvement Assoc. advocated "Back to Africa"?
Ida B. Wells
David Walker
Booker T. Washington
Marcus Garvey
49
The 17th Amendment changed the procedures for electing which officeholders?
Senator
Governor
President
Representative
50
Which congressional act was passed to end the abuses of the spoils system?
Pendleton Act
Foraker Act
Hepburn Act
Sherman Antitrust Act
51
"You provide the photographs and I'll furnish the war." Which technique was Hearst using?
transcendentalism
muckraking
yellow journalism
censorship
52
Which idea did Tecumseh and his brother the Prophet support before 1820?
relocation of AmericanIndians west of the Mississippi
unification of Amer. Indians into a separate state
unification of AmericanIndians in resistance to the U.S.
assimilation of AmericanIndians into U.S. society
53
Why did the U.S. Congress pass the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798?
to prevent government opposition
to prevent immigration from Canada
to prevent immigrants from joining the Federalist Party
tp prevent war with France
54
Which issue led to the organization of the Populist Party?
limited availability of land in the West for use by farmers
an increase in immigration
desire to lift burden of debt from farmers and other workers
the collapse of the Second Bank of the United States
55
How did poll taxes limit citizens' rights to liberty in the late 1800s?
Poll taxes kept ex-convicts from voting.
Counties that did'nt charge a poll tax did'nt operate
poll tax prevented black males from voting
poll taxes kept women from voting
56
Which US President is most associated with detente and the Watergate scandal?
Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
Gerald Ford
Richard Nixon
57
What was the significance of Court ruling in Regents of Univ. of Cal v. Baake (1978)?
said religious affiliation could'nt be used in college admis
supported freedom of speech in public schools
established student's right to privacy
declared use of race for college admission be limited
58
How were the civil liberties of U. S. citizens threatened during World War I?
The U. S. government decided to join the League of Nations.
The U. S. government created the Dawes Plan.
The U. S. government restricted freedom of speech
The U. S. government started a military draft.
59
Which business strategy would a late-1800s industrial leader use to establish a monopoly?
make a contract with labor union leaders
use a horizontal integration system
form a joint stock company
develop a nationwide advertising campaign
60
Why did many Mormons migrate to the western United States?
to pursue gold mining
to avoid the slaveryconflict
to take advantage of cheapFarmland
to escape religious persecution
61
What stimulated the growth of labor unions in the U.S. during the Industrial Revolution
Progressives were elected to Congress in large numbers
Sherman Anti Trust Act proved ineffective
federal gov't supported railroad workers during RR strike
Workers were subjectd to low pay and poor working conditions
62
Why were immigrants likely to settle in urban centers rather than rural, agricultural regions?
Immigrants could receive citizenship quicker.
Immigrants knew nothing of farming techniques.
Factories provided much-needed jobs.
Housing was plentiful.
63
Which action best demonstrates the policy of U.S. isolationism in the 1930's?
passage of the Neutrality Acts
official recognition of the Soviet Union
adoption of the Good Neighbor poilicy
creation of the Popular Front to oppose Fascism
64
What qualification did states generally require for voting in the U.S. prior to 1820?
religious affilation
property ownership
immigration staus
political party membership
65
Which event contributed
most
to the demise of the Knights of Labor?
Homestead Strike
Pullman Company Strike
Great Chicago Fire
Haymarket Square Riot
66
How did the United States help the Allies win World War I?
The US entered into secret agreement with Central Powers.
The United States refused to fight an offensive war.
The US agreed to provide financial assist to rebuild Germany
The United States provided strong, energized troops.
67
Which economic policy did President Franklin Roosevelt use to respond to the Great Depression?
global interdependence
supply-side
deficit spending
laissez-faire
68
Which of the following is a monopolist of the late 1800's?
Jacob Riis
Alger Hiss
Robert LaFollette
J. P. Morgan
69
Why did Theodore Roosevelt build the Great White Fleet?
to establish the United States as a naval power
to compete with the Russian navy
to protect U. S. trade interests in Japan
to help him win the Nobel Peace Prize
70
Which term best describes diplomacy followed by European nations in relations with Germ. 1931-9
isolationism
appeasement
non-aggression
containment
71
What impact did the transcontinental RR have on the economy of the West during the mid-1800s?
increased time needed toship products to other regions
increased settlement and growth in the region
decreased the use of eastern rail lines
decreased the need for government regulation
72
Which evidence showed that the prosperity of the 1920s was an illusion?
Overseas investments declines.
The income gap between workers and managers decreased.
Prices on consumer goods decreased.
Many people increased their debt.
73
Theodore Roosevelt is the President associated with which act?
Federal Trade Commission Act
2nd Fleet Act
Social Security Act
Pure Food and Drug Act
74
Who was most supportive of labor unions?
William McKinley
Grover Cleveland
Eugene Debs
Andrew Carnegie
75
What was the significance of the Monroe Doctrine?
warned Europe not to interfer with affairs of Western Hemisp
ordered European powers to abandon existing colonies in West
convinced Russia to give up claims on Alaska
proclaimed intent of U.S. to create new colonies in West He
76
Which best explains the objective of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
to become 1st Americans to navigate the Rio Grande River
to defeat the French and take control of Louisiana Territory
to map and explore the territory of the Louisiana Purchase
to destroy the power of American Indians along Missouri Rive
77
Why did the events of Vietnam influence US public opinion as no other war before?
US citizens knew nothing aboutthe enemy
Reports from overseas said the the US was losing the war
the Pres. did not have a clear policy
was the 1st war viewed extensively on television
