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1
The expansion of this area led to the close of the frontier: what is this region called?
The Native Land
The Settlement
The Great Plains
2
What is the name of this satellite? (hint: first launched by the Russians)
Stalin
Nickelodeon
Sputnik
3
What was one reason for the expansion of machine politics in the late nineteenth century?
immigration made it difficult for governments to provide
the economy was too regulated
federal restrictions
4
During the 19th century, one way political bosses gained voter support was by--
making improvements in urban infrastructure
campaigning for women's suffrage
advocating the use of poll taxes
5
The Panama Canal and the Spanish American War occurred during which period in U.S. History?
Expansionism
Colonialism
Imperialism
6
The Spanish-American War occurred what year?
1998
1958
1898
1858
7
(Technology) One advantage offered by hybrid cars is that they---
shorten driving time
decrease household electricity usage
reduce the amount of money spent of gas
8
A student writing a paper about WEB Du Bois and race relations should use which fact?
the NAACP- organized to help secure legal equality
the Civil Rights Act of 1968 outlawed housing discrimination
the Selma to Montgomery protest
9
What main cause was there for the Espionage and Sedition Acts?
Fear of a global economy and loss of exports
Fear of high casualties among American soldiers
Fear of spies/people who spoke badly about the US government
10
Initiative, referendum, and recall procedures during the Progressive Era resulted in--
tax burden on citizens
citizens' direct participation in the democratic process
separate schools for immigrants
11
Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Antitrust Act?
the influence of labor unions on factory owners was reduced
Workers secured a greater share of company profits
the federal government could dissolve monopolies
12
What was the "Zimmerman Telegram"?
A telegram to the president stating WWI had started
An invitation for the US to join the United Nations
A proposal to Mexico to invade the US
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Why did the U.S. decide to enter World War I?
the US president had to fulfill election promises
The US had suffered economically for Europe
a European nation had taken aggressive action against the US
14
Other than the Zimmerman note, what other major incident caused US involvement in World War I?
The kidnapping of the prime minister of Britain
The destruction of the Statue of Liberty
The sinking of the Lusitania by German U-boats (submarines)
15
During the Gilded Age there was a notable increase in government support for --
the acquisition of foreign territories
the growth of BIG BUSINESS
involvement in FOREIGN WARS
16
What were the benefits of assembly line manufacturing?
Bosses get to own the workers in the factory
Goods are available more cheaply for people to buy
More people can go to college and learn how to run factories
17
"Laissez-faire" economic policies allowed what?
Women to have the vote
Workers to have a 40-hour work week
Government support of business growth
18
How were planes used for the first time in World War I?
to feed the troops more quickly
to fly troops to far away battles
to get information about the battles and troops
19
What was one ongoing benefit to the US of the Spanish-American War?
The US became an empire and a world power
The US was no longer involved in international economics
The US became a center of science and technology
20
Which of these allowed women to vote?
19th Amendment
17th Amendment
18th Amendment
16th Amendment
21
What role did Mexico involuntarily play in the starting of World War I?
They hosted Archduke Ferdinand's visit to North American
Germany sent a letter encouraging them to help fight the US
They were sent goods by France stolen from America
22
The invention of trench warfare led to the invention of what new military resources?
mustard gas and tanks
swords and shields
cannons and bayonets
23
The Harlem Renaissance was what?
A cultural movement started by African Americans in New York
A new dance that everyone loved that started in Harlem
A maneuver that won World War I
24
Why were more people able to own cars starting in the 1920s?
Gas prices fell during this time
Cars were cheaper due to assembly line manufacturing
There were more soldiers wanting cars
25
Which of these established the income tax system? (ISAW)
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
16th Amendment
17th Amendment
26
(Technology) How has the development of satellite technology affected the U.S. economy?
by increasing efficiency in telecommunications
by enabling transoceanic air travel
it increased funding of research institutions
27
The Great Migration by African Americans from the South brought what form of music to the North
Heavy metal
Jazz
Acapella
Classical
28
Which of these created control of railroad rates?
Sherman Antitrust Act
Interstate Commerce Act
29
"Laissez-faire" economic policies allowed what NEGATIVE (bad) things?
Child labor, monopolies, low wages and poor conditions
More horse manure and garbage in the streets
Bad breath,weak knees and tunnel vision from working so much
30
Politics in the Gilded Age were--
very corrupt with lots of politicians taking bribes
less corrupt and against bribes
31
Which of the following was the main reason for the rapid settlement of the Great Plains?
Congress passed law: claim public land through homesteading
Congress passed a law requiring all land to be auctioned
Speculators bought parcels of land and built towns
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The invention of machine guns required soldiers to fight where?
In caves and old abandoned mines
In trees and from behind rocks
In trenches they dug themselves
