What was the main effect of the changes shwon in this graph on the western U.S?

Western U.S. businesses traded more with the East Coast and Europe

How did the Nineteenth Amendment expand the democratic process?

By prohibiting discrimination in voting on the basis of gender

What was the main purpose of the antitrust legislation passed by Congress?

to protect competition between private businesses

How did the invention shown in this patent illustration affect industry?

Factories could extend working hours.

In the late 19th century, the "bosses" of urban political machines often -

accepted bribes in return for favors

Which overseas action most clearly illustrated the use of the "Roosevelt Corollary" to the Monroe Doctrine?

The collection of debts owed by the Dominican Republic.

Based on the graph, why did immigration increase between 1895 and 1905?

Expanding industries provided jobs for immigrants.

Which demographic shift occurred in the U.S. in the late 19th century as a result of industrialization?

Rural residents moved into urban areas.

The Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor developed in response to -

increased need to protect worker interests

How did the publication of The Jungle contribute to a change in the relationship between government and business?

Government regulations requiring inspection of food products were passed.

Progressive reformers attacked "political machines" because they often -

stole public money through overpriced contracts

The cartoon shows the acitons of President Roosevelt in -

securing an area for building a canal

This photograph shows a military tactic that -

made frontal assaults difficult, resulting in long periods of stalemate

Which need did President Woodrow Wilson identify in order to persuade Congress to enter World War I?

The need to protect freedom of the seas.

Whiich groups were most influential in passing the Pure Food and Drug Act?

Muckrakers and women's organizations

Which statement explains the application of electrcity in the early 1900s on the development of the U.S. economy?

Manufacturing processes became more efficient.

Which application of a new technology can be attributed to an invention of Thomas Edison?

Light bulbs made it efficient for factory workers to work at night.

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was primarily a response to -

competition for jobs on the West Coast.

What was the purpose of the Pure Food and Drug Acts of 1906?

To protect consumers by regulating the food and drug industry.

Which outcome was an important effect of the 1898 even illustrated by this map?

Increased U.S. support for the canal through Central America

During the late 1800s, what was a major effect of industrialization on American workers?

Skilled craftsmen were often replaced by unsilled machine operators.

The creation of initiative, referendum, and recall procedures during the Progressive Era resulted in -

the expansion of citizens' direct participation in the democratic process

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

passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act

The major purpose of President Wilson's Fourteen Points (1918) was to -

set goals for achieving peace after World War I

President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points were based on the belief that -

self-determination should be applied to all peoples

Duringe the last part of the 19th century, most immigrants to the U.S. found work as -

unskilled factory and sweatshop workers

What was the most likely result of the publication of images such as this 1906 political cartoon?

The government passed the Pure Food and Drug Act.

This cartoon depicts President Woodrow Wilson calling on Congres to -

issue a declaration of war against Germany

During the Progressive Era, one goal of state-level political reformers was to -

promote the principle of direct democracy

Why did the United States decide to enter World War I?

A European nation had taken aggressive actions against the U.S.

In response to Upton Sinclair's The Jungle, the federal government expanded its role in -

taking responsability for the safety of consumers

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1
During the Progressive Era, public demands for direct consumer protection resulted in passage of the -
Federal Reserve Act
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pendleton Act
Pure Food and Drug Act
2
What was the main effect of the changes shwon in this graph on the western U.S?
Western U.S. businesses traded more with the East Coast and Europe
Immigration from Europe to westerfn U.S. cities increased
Asian businesses bypassed the West Coast and traded directly with the East
Western states recruited guest workers from the Caribbean and South America
3
How did the Nineteenth Amendment expand the democratic process?
By eliminating the poll tax
By prohibiting discrimination in voting on the basis of gender
By lowering the voting age
By prohibiting discrimination in voting on the basis of race
4
What was the main purpose of the antitrust legislation passed by Congress?
to reduce the average size of business
to protect competition between private businesses
to restrict foreign access to American markets
to promote corporate consolidation
5
How did the invention shown in this patent illustration affect industry?
Businesses needed to hire skilled workers.
Factories could extend working hours.
Machines needed to be reparied less frequently.
Products could be manufactured on an assembly line.
6
In the late 19th century, the "bosses" of urban political machines often -
accepted bribes in return for favors
denied voting rights to the poor
discriminated against migrant workers
wasted money on military spending
7
Which overseas action most clearly illustrated the use of the "Roosevelt Corollary" to the Monroe Doctrine?
The purchase of Alaska from Russia.
The collection of debts owed by the Dominican Republic.
The annexation of the Hawaiian Islands.
The declaration of war against Spain in 1898.
8
Based on the graph, why did immigration increase between 1895 and 1905?
Immigrants came in search of cheap land in the West.
World War I had ended.
Expanding industries provided jobs for immigrants.
The Panic of 1893 occurred.
9
Which demographic shift occurred in the U.S. in the late 19th century as a result of industrialization?
Rural residents moved into urban areas.
Northerners moved to the Sun Belt states.
African Americans moved from the North to the South.
Working class people left the cities to move to the suburbs.
10
The Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor developed in response to -
increased demand for skilled workers
decreased power of political machines
decreased profitability of the agricultural sector
increased need to protect worker interests
11
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Became the 1st female Congresswoman
Fought for women's rights
Smuggled slaves through the Underground Railroad
Run for president
12
How did the publication of The Jungle contribute to a change in the relationship between government and business?
Federal troops were mobilized to break strikes by labor unions.
Government regulations requiring inspection of food products were passed.
Laws were enacted that banned companies from discriminating when hiring
Congress created a regulatory agency to audit reailroads.
13
Progressive reformers attacked "political machines" because they often -
stole public money through overpriced contracts
denied voting rights to the poor
discriminated against migrant workers
wasted money on military spending
14
The cartoon shows the acitons of President Roosevelt in -
improving diplomatic relations with Latin American nations
ending a war between Panama and Colombia
leading troops in the Spanish-American War
securing an area for building a canal
15
This photograph shows a military tactic that -
made troops vulnerable to long-range missiles, resulting in many deaths
required the ability to attack quickly, relying on cavalry forces
made frontal assaults difficult, resulting in long periods of stalemate
required highly skilled soldiers, resulting in long training periods
16
Which need did President Woodrow Wilson identify in order to persuade Congress to enter World War I?
The need to retaliate against the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor.
The need to protect freedom of the seas.
The need to remove the Nazi threat from the Western Hemisphere.
The need to assist the neutral nations with their defense.
17
Whiich groups were most influential in passing the Pure Food and Drug Act?
Muckrakers and women's organizations
Factory owners and bankers
Southern farmers and clergy members
College students and immigrants
18
Which statement explains the application of electrcity in the early 1900s on the development of the U.S. economy?
Long-distance travel became more expensive.
College education became more accessible.
Manufacturing processes became more efficient.
Household appliances became more costly.
19
Which application of a new technology can be attributed to an invention of Thomas Edison?
Light bulbs made it efficient for factory workers to work at night.
Refrigerated railroad cars allowed food to be transported long distances
Diesel engines were used in the production of airplanes.
Sonar technology was used to trackj submarines
20
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was primarily a response to -
increased U.S. presence in China
competition for jobs on the West Coast.
rapid population growth in the Northeast.
China's actions during the Boxer Rebellion
21
What was the purpose of the Pure Food and Drug Acts of 1906?
To prevent shortages by regulating the supply of food and drugs.
To reduce production costs for food and drug manufacturers.
To protect consumers by regulating the food and drug industry.
To lower the cost of essential foods and drugs for consumers.
22
The Progressive goal to implement women's suffrage was accomplished by -
a Supreme Court decision
an executive order
a constitutional amendment
a national referendum
23
Which outcome was an important effect of the 1898 even illustrated by this map?
Increased U.S. support for the canal through Central America
Increased U.S. foreign aid to the developing countries in South America
Decreased U.S. naval presence in the Caribbean Sea
Decreased U.S. economic influence in the Western Hemisphere
24
During the late 1800s, what was a major effect of industrialization on American workers?
Skilled craftsmen were often replaced by unsilled machine operators.
Membership in labor unions declined.
Workers migrated to rural regions.
Most factory jobs became service industries.
25
The creation of initiative, referendum, and recall procedures during the Progressive Era resulted in -
a system of separate schools for new immigrants
a redistribution of the tax burden among citizens
the expansion of citizens' direct participation in the democratic process
more sources of revenue for state governments
26
Nativists in California in the 1880s would most likely have supported the -
creation of settlement houses to aid new immigrants
continuation of the contract labor system
passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act
assimilation of Native Americans into mainstream culture
27
The major purpose of President Wilson's Fourteen Points (1918) was to -
persuade Congress to enter World War I
provide aid for rebuilding war-torn nations
punish Germnay for the sinking of the Lusitania
set goals for achieving peace after World War I
28
The headlines in this newspaper are an example of -
investigative reporting
government ownership
yellow journalism
muckraking literature
29
President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points were based on the belief that -
military strength offers a nation's best security
self-determination should be applied to all peoples
industrial nations should have equal access to colonial possessions
isolationism should guide a nation's relations
30
Duringe the last part of the 19th century, most immigrants to the U.S. found work as -
scientists and technicians
educated professionals
skilled craftsmen
unskilled factory and sweatshop workers
31
What was the most likely result of the publication of images such as this 1906 political cartoon?
Labor unions protested unsafe working condtions.
The government passed the Sherman Antitrust Act.
Private companies refused to import foreign foods.
The government passed the Pure Food and Drug Act.
32
This cartoon depicts President Woodrow Wilson calling on Congres to -
issue a declaration of war against Germany
ratify the Treaty of Versailles
authorize the use of funds to support Russian revolutionaries
enact trade santions against Germany
33
During the Progressive Era, one goal of state-level political reformers was to -
prevent party leaders from amending campaign platforms
limit the use of judicial review by circuit courts
increase the influence of business owners on regulatory legislation
promote the principle of direct democracy
34
Why did the United States decide to enter World War I?
The U.S. president was obligated to fulfill election campaign promises
The U.S. had suffered economically from European sanctions
A European nation had taken aggressive actions against the U.S.
Communist activities among U.S. immigrants were threatening the country.
35
In response to Upton Sinclair's The Jungle, the federal government expanded its role in -
implementing social welfare programs
taking responsability for the safety of consumers
working with labor unions to increase worker salaries
setting limits on the growth of private industry

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