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1
The Spanish-American War started as what?
The US attacking Spain
A fight for Cuban Independence
Spain invading the US
An argument between the US and Spain
2
On October 29, 1929 the US market collapsed. What was this called?
The Dust Bowl
Wall Street
The Stock Market Crash
Stocks and Bonds
3
The Triple Entente included which powers during WWI?
Russia, France, Great Britain
Russia, France, Germany
Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary
US, Italy, Russia
4
During the Progressive Era, American society saw which of the following?
Rapid Urban Sprawl (growth)
All of these are correct
Corruption
Immigration
5
In the 1930s, the US had a severe drought known as the what?
The Dry Land
The Dirty Wind
The Dust Bowl
The Super Bowl
6
What was the period of time called where alcohol was illegal?
The Dust Bowl
The Great Depression
WWI
Prohibition
7
The _____________________ followed the Stock Market Crash. Few people could find work.
The invention of washing machines
The Great Depression
The Progressive Movement
Prohibition
8
The Triple Alliance included which powers?
Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary
Germany, France, Russia
Japan, China, Korea
US, Mexico, Canada
9
What event was the immediate cause of WWI?
Germany invaded Serbia
The Archduke of Austria-Hungary and his wife were shot
Russia's ally was Serbia
The US declared war on Germany
10
During the 1920s, more people lived in what?
Farms
Cities
11
The treaty that ended WWI and made Germany pay is called the
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Berlin
Treaty of WWI
12
_____________ were journalists who started the Progressive Movement
Junk sweepers
Muck workers
Trash rakers
Muckrakers
13
Which of these were inventions of the 1920s
The Ford Model T
The Electric Refrigerator
The Vacuum
The Washing Machine
14
Which US state was once an empire, and was overthrown by US sugar planters?
Alaska
California
Hawaii
Georgia
15
Which country was manufactured the most goods after WWI?
Great Britain
Germany
The US
France
16
Which is an example of US expansion in the 1800s?
Hawaiian Annexation
Mexican Cession
The Spanish-American War
The Annexation of Texas
17
The name of the ship destroyed in Havana Harbor just before the Spanish-American War was
The USS Arkansas
The USS Maine
The USS Oklahoma
The USS Lusitania
18
The 19th Amendment granted women the right to
Marry
Drive
Vote
Divorce
19
Which of the following is an invention of WWI
The Maxim Machine Gun
Railroads
Sliced Bread
The Automobile