Why did the United States increase its interest in Hawaii after the Civil War?

The economic and military value of the islands increased

The actions of Commodore Dewey in the Philippines

provided the United States with an unexpected prize of war

Frederick W. Taylor’s management methods emphasized

the enforcement of work standards and cooperation

Music in the Progressive period

was strongly influenced by the African American experience

The Ashcan school of artists

shared with the reformers a feel for the environment

proposed to keep China open to the trade of all nations

To the publishers of yellow journalism,

articles should “make news” and sway public opinion

The Industrial Workers of the World

were the most radical American labor union

Henry Ford showed that enormous revenues could come from

small unit profit on a large volume of sales

According to the Supreme Court

Congress should determine the rights of U.S. possessions

The term vaudeville refers to

immigrant forms of entertainment

The Philippine-American War was

more costly than the Spanish-American War

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1
Why did the United States increase its interest in Hawaii after the Civil War?
Native Hawaiians appealed to the United States for help
There was intense pressure by American missionaries
There was a fear of German influence in the region
The economic and military value of the islands increased
2
The actions of Commodore Dewey in the Philippines
showed the strength of the Spanish fleet
had little effect on the outcome of the war
were undeniably illegal
provided the United States with an unexpected prize of war
3
Frederick W. Taylor’s management methods emphasized
creating a comfortable working environment
the enforcement of work standards and cooperation
keeping the employee happy
allowing the worker to develop the best solutions to problems
4
What document provided the terms for U.S. intervention in Cuba?
Teller Amendment
Platt Amendment
the Foraker Act
Taft Commission
5
Music in the Progressive period
was strongly influenced by the African American experience
originated in the northern urban environment
traced its roots to western Europe
experienced little change
6
The Ashcan school of artists
were influenced by European artists
shared with the reformers a feel for the environment
believed that “less is more
were abstract artists
7
In the first decades of the twentieth century, Mexican immigration
increased dramatically
had little impact on the United States
was encouraged by the United States government
rarely occurred
8
In terms of worker relations, Henry Ford
showed little concern for his workers
developed a poor image that limited his choice of workers
tried many innovations
used trickery and brute force to achieve his aims
9
Which policy of General Weyler in Spain was intended to destroy the Cuban Rebellion?
zero tolerance
Lamlet system
reconcentration policy
reservation system
10
The Open Door policy
proposed to keep China open to the trade of all nations
led to the annexation of Puerto Rico
kept Great Britain out of Venezuela
was a huge diplomatic mistake for the United States
11
To the publishers of yellow journalism,
articles should “make news” and sway public opinion
sensationalism was to be avoided
newspapers should be standard-bearers for the nation
women should not be journalists
12
The Industrial Workers of the World
sought to parallel the American Federation of Labor
had little impact on immigrant workers
were the most radical American labor union
were readily accepted by the American business establishment
13
Which of the following individuals was a founder of the Industrial Workers of the World?
Mary McDowell
William Haywood
Samuel Gompers
Booker T. Washington
14
Which one of the following individuals took a gradualist approach to African American concerns?
Raymond Robins
Samuel Gompers
Booker T. Washington
W.E.B. DuBois
15
Henry Ford showed that enormous revenues could come from
small unit profit on a large volume of sales
low-volume, high-quality production
cheap, low-quality goods
high-priced luxury goods
16
The law giving United States citizenship to the residents of Puerto Rico was the
Foraker Act
Teller Act
Taft Act
Second Citizenship Act
17
According to the Supreme Court
U.S. possessions could be given fundamental rights
U.S. possessions should be given formal privileges
Congress should determine the rights of U.S. possessions
“the Constitution followed the flag”
18
The focus of Lincoln Steffens’ research and writing was
corruption in city government
filth in meatpacking plants
monopolies
conservation
19
This disaster forced state and national attention on working conditions in factories and stores
Ludlow disaster
Hormel stampede
Homestead mining strike
Triangle Shirtwaist fire
20
The main focus of the Niagara Movement was
the achievement of lower tariffs
Mexican-American civil rights
women’s rights
African American rights
21
The most famous reform governor of the Progressive Era was
“Golden Rule” Jones
Robert M. LaFollette
Hiram Johnson
Lincoln Steffens
22
The term vaudeville refers to
small-town movie theatres
immigrant forms of entertainment
slapstick comedy
radio
23
Which one of the following countries did NOT send large numbers of immigrants to America in the late 1800s?
Greece
Italy
Russia
France
24
The Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution provided for
direct election of senators
a federal income tax
prohibition
women’s suffrage
25
The Philippine-American War was
over even before the Spanish-American War
more costly than the Spanish-American War
a minor event for Americans
never completely resolved

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