What was the immediate cause of the outbreak of World War I (1914)?

assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria

The “separate but equal” principle established by the Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) resulted in

the beginning of racial segregation

Why didn't the U.S. sign the Treaty of Vesailles?

it contained the League of Nations

During the Harlem Renaissance, African American authors and artists used literature and art to

celebrate the richness of their heritage

Which event is evidence that Upton Sinclair's novel The Jungle had an important impact in US?

passage of legislation requiring Federal inspection of meat

During the Progressive Era (1900-1920) muckrakers were best known for

exposing harmful practices of business and government

A major reason the US wanted to build the Panama Canal was to

shorten the route between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans

The phrase "by military conquest, treaty, and purchase" best describes the

methods used to expand the territory of the United States

The "Red Scare" refers to

fear of socialist and communists in the United States

Why did a national culture develop in the 1920s?

people listened to the same radio shows

Involvement in Spanish-American War and acquisition of Hawaii were actions of the US government

gain overseas markets and sources of raw materials

What was a significant impact of the Progressive movement on American life?

increased government regulation of business

In attempting to help the poor, Progressive reformers often

established institutions to try to help them

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of propaganda?

to educate soldiers on battle tactics

Both the Palmer Raids and the Sacco and Vanzetti case demonstrated how

The Red Scare provoked injustice

Senate opposition to the League of Nations was based mainly on the belief that

the League would drag the U.S. into Europe's problems

Senate opposition to the U.S. membership in the League of Nations was based mainly on the

belief that the League would involve US in foreign conflicts

From 1890-1920 immigrants from eastern and southern Europe settled in large east coast cities

because factory jobs were available for unskilled workers

President Wilson's 14 Points was a plan to

act as a mediator between arguing countries

The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s influenced American society by

increasing awareness of African American contributions

In 1914, fighting increase rapidly from a local conflict in Europe to a world war because

powerful nations had opposing alliances

Which overseas action most clearly illustrates Teddy Roosevelt's Big Stick policy?

support of the Panamanian revolt

A result of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s was the

recognition of African American cultural contributions

Which situation was an immediate cause of the United States entry into WWI?

a German submarine sank a ship with American on board

A major goal of the Sherman Antitrust Act was to

prevent the formation of business monopolies

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1
The Great Migration is a contributing factor to which of the following events
The Palmer Raids
The Generation Gap
The Scopes Trial
Race Riots of 1919
2
What was the immediate cause of the outbreak of World War I (1914)?
assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria
competition over Asian and African colonies
formation of secret alliances
accumulation of arms and weapons
3
Senate opposition to the U.S. joining the League of Nations was due to the League being
unconstitutional
pro-communist
an alliance system
against Germany
4
The “separate but equal” principle established by the Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) resulted in
elimination of Jim Crow Laws
the beginning of racial segregation
African American loss of voting rights
forced integration of schools in the South
5
Why didn't the U.S. sign the Treaty of Vesailles?
it required Germany to take blame for the war
it contained the League of Nations
it punished Germany too much
it did not create an alliance system
6
Which long-awaited goal of the women's right movement was achieved during the Progressive Era?
right to own property
right to vote
equal access to employment and education
equal pay for equal work
7
During the Harlem Renaissance, African American authors and artists used literature and art to
end segregation of public facilities
promote affirmative action programs
celebrate the richness of their heritage
urge voters to elect more African Americans to office
8
Which event is evidence that Upton Sinclair's novel The Jungle had an important impact in US?
adoption of the 18th amendment establishing Prohibition
adoption of reforms in public education
passage of legislation limiting immigration
passage of legislation requiring Federal inspection of meat
9
During the Progressive Era (1900-1920) muckrakers were best known for
serving in Congress and state legislatures
exposing harmful practices of business and government
organizing protest rallies and marches
forming new political parties
10
What was an immediate economic result of the use of mass-production in American factories?
improved safety conditions
increased use of homemade goods
reduced cost of goods
expanding membership in labor unions
11
Which cause of the Spanish-American war is most clearly shown by this statement?
political ambition
imperialism
militarism
yellow journalism
12
President Wilson wanted to form the League of Nations to
create a world trade organization
convince other nations to support the United States in WWI
prevent future wars
develop military plans to win WWI
13
A major reason the US wanted to build the Panama Canal was to
protect US citizens living in South America
shorten the route between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans
increase trade with England
improve US relations with Latin America
14
The phrase "by military conquest, treaty, and purchase" best describes the
causes of the United States entry into the Korean War
methods used to expand the territory of the United States
major parts of President Wilson's Fourteen Points
steps in the growth of American industry
15
The "Red Scare" refers to
fear of socialist and communists in the United States
changing fashion colors
the largest mafia murder in the 1920s
the Russian Revolution
16
Why did a national culture develop in the 1920s?
people all bought the same toaster oven
people drove their Model Ts across the nation
people watched the same TV shows
people listened to the same radio shows
17
Which action was a result of the other three?
United States entry into WWI
Germany's policy of unrestricted submarine warfare
United States loans to Allied nations
Interception of the Zimmerman Telegram
18
The invention that had the greatest impact on American life and business in the 1920s was the
Vacuum
Electric refrigerator
Sewing machine
Automobile
19
Although important strides were made, Reconstruction failed to provide lasting guarantees of
sharecropping in the Southern states
civil rights to the freedmen
ratification of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments
passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1866
20
The Scopes Trail highlighted the battle between
science and religion
democrats and republicans
science and government
religion and government
21
Involvement in Spanish-American War and acquisition of Hawaii were actions of the US government
begin a policy of manifest destiny
to establish military alliances with other nations
support isolationist forces in Congress
gain overseas markets and sources of raw materials
22
What was a significant impact of the Progressive movement on American life?
decreased influence of the media on public policy
reduced government spending on social programs
increased government regulation of business
increased restrictions on presidential powers
23
Which event led to the passage of laws that created safer working conditions?
Haymarket riot
Triangle Shirtwaist fire
Homestead Strike
Pullman strike
24
In attempting to help the poor, Progressive reformers often
relied on government agencies to take care of the problem
relief on captains of industry to fix problems
avoided contact with the poor
established institutions to try to help them
25
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of propaganda?
to spread ideas and information
to get people to donate money to the war
to educate soldiers on battle tactics
to influence public opinion
26
An increase in the number of factories in the mid-1800s led to
a reduction in immigration from Europe
a decrease in levels of water and air pollution
an increase in urbanization
an increased dependence on products made at home
27
Both the Palmer Raids and the Sacco and Vanzetti case demonstrated how
Americans were beginning to embrace modern lifestyles
technology was improving the quality of life
The Red Scare provoked injustice
Christian fundamentalism had permeated society
28
Which document officially ended World War I?
United Nations
Treaty of Paris
League of Nations
Treaty of Versailles
29
According to the map, which region had the most support for equal suffrage before the 19th Am.?
East
West
South
North
30
Much of the economic growth of the 1920s was created by
government spending from WWI
sales of new consumer goods
increased aid to farmers in the Dust Bowl
the Panama Canal
31
Senate opposition to the League of Nations was based mainly on the belief that
the League would drag the U.S. into Europe's problems
the League would take away U.S. colonies
the League would demand U.S. troops be sent to Latin Am.
the League was too weak
32
In the late 1800s, rapid urbanization was mainly the result of the
impact of industrialization
shortage of land for new farms
migration
government funded city projects
33
One result of prohibition during the 1920s was
the rise of organized crime
a return to traditional value
a decline in dancing and socializing
the increase in alcoholism
34
Senate opposition to the U.S. membership in the League of Nations was based mainly on the
assumption that the League would ask U.S. to reduce its army
demand by Pres. Wilson that the nation NOT join the League
belief that the League would involve US in foreign conflicts
fear that the US would be forced to pay most of the costs
35
The cartoon was most likely inspired by the
Spanish American War
World War I
Treaty of Versailles
Panama Canal
36
From 1890-1920 immigrants from eastern and southern Europe settled in large east coast cities
because factory jobs were available for unskilled workers
because farmland had become very scarce
because they came from large cities in their home countries
because there was much less discrimination in those cities
37
President Wilson's 14 Points was a plan to
limit imports to the US from Asia
acquire European colonies and new markets
control the European trade between countries
act as a mediator between arguing countries
38
The Monroe Doctrine and the Roosevelt Corollary shaped United States relations with
Central and Latin America
Africa
Asia
the Middle East
39
The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s influenced American society by
increasing awareness of African American contributions
ending racial segregation
encouraging urban growth
government programs to assist African Americans
40
This cartoon illustrates President Theodore Roosevelt's attempt to
limit the power of monopolies
eliminate foreign ownership of U.S. corporations
conserve natural resources
ignore antitrust laws
41
In 1914, fighting increase rapidly from a local conflict in Europe to a world war because
southeastern Europe was a major oil producing area
powerful nations had opposing alliances
the League of Nations failed to achieve a cease-fire
several nations had colonies they wanted to give up
42
Which overseas action most clearly illustrates Teddy Roosevelt's Big Stick policy?
support of the Panamanian revolt
purchase of alaska
the seizure of the Hawaiian islands
The Spanish American War
43
A result of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s was the
recognition of African American cultural contributions
appointment of African Americans as presidential advisors
restoration of buildings in New York City
end of racial segregation laws in New York State
44
Which situation was an immediate cause of the United States entry into WWI?
Nazi tyranny threatened Western democracy
the USS Maine was blown up in Havana Harbor by Spain
the League of Nations requested help to keep peace
a German submarine sank a ship with American on board
45
Yellow Journalism was used by newspapers in the 1890s to
support an isolationist foreign policy
overturn a presidential election
promote peace in Cuba
influence public opinion
46
A major goal of the Sherman Antitrust Act was to
protect consumers from dangerous products
set fair prices for manufactured goods
limit imports from foreign nations
prevent the formation of business monopolies
47
The Zimmerman telegram urged which country to attack the United States?
Mexico
Canada
Panama
Cuba

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