IN the late 1800s, industrial workers

faced low wages and long hours in unsafe conditions

What event occured on Black Tuesday?

Investors sold 16 mllion shares of stock

Why might the closing of the frontier have encouraged AMerican Imperialism?

Discontented Americans sought new territory for riches

What were the goals of the NEw Deal?

provide relief recovery and reform

In the late 1800's, workers tolerated poor wages and working conditions because they

could be replaced easily by other workers

what was the chief complaint of Conservatives against the New Deal?

made the government too powerful

The fourteenth amendment

extends citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in US

Social Darwinism is the theory that

life consists of competitive struggles where strong survive

What was one way Progressives differed from Populists?

Progressives were middle class, Populists were farmers

Which of the following statements about women in the 1920s is true?

not all women wanted to be flappers, but wanted social chang

What was the chief complaint of Conservatives against the New Deal?

Made the government too powerful

The middle-class lifestyle of the Gilded Age featured

a new emphasis on acquiring goods

The Agricultural Adjustment Act helped farmers because it

sought to end overproduction and raise crop prices

Horizontal integration differs from vertical integration in that it

consolidates many firms involved in the same business

What are the qualifications for becoming a voter?

any citizen who has reached the age of 18

What did President Wilson mean by the phrase "peace without victory"

that the terms of peace should not punish anyone

The fifth amendment prevents

a person from being a witness against themselves

The demand for automobiles in the1920s

stimulated growth in other industries

African Americans in the 1920s faced discrimination, especially in

South, where Jim Crow laws were in effect

In 1929, the stock market crashed because

Investors lost confidence in the market and rushed to sell

Which of the following accurately describes the effects of the 13th, 14th, 15th amendments?

Blacks had more political and economic freedom

After the Civil War, the cost of living decreased because

technology made manufacturing more efficient

What was one result of "moral diplomacy?"

American imperialism and conquest decreased

President Roosevelt sent troops to support Panamanian rebels in the fight against Colombia so

The US could get the rights to build a canal in Panama

Why did Americans enjoy escapist films in the 1930's?

movies provided relief from the depression

After the Civil war, farmers debt

increased as a result of falling crop prices

Why were nativists opposed to immigration?

They feared the loss of jobs and american culture

How did cities address the problems caused by urban living?

Governments began to offer services such as mass transit

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1
IN the late 1800s, industrial workers
took control of the factories in which they worked
increased the amount of time they had for recreation
collaborated with employers to reform labor laws
faced low wages and long hours in unsafe conditions
2
Which of the following provided Americanization programs for new immigrants?
Congress
ghettoes
settlement houses
trade unions
3
What event occured on Black Tuesday?
Unemployment reached nearly 25%
Investors sold 16 mllion shares of stock
Germany stopped reparation payments
The Federal reserve lowered interest rates
4
Cartels, monopolies, trusts, and horizontal and vertical integration all share the goal of
combining resources
driving up costs
increasing profts
raising wages
5
Why might the closing of the frontier have encouraged AMerican Imperialism?
Manifest Destiny encouraged imperialists' ambitions
The rising american population needed more room to expand
Social Darwinism called for Natives to be sent abroad
Discontented Americans sought new territory for riches
6
What were the goals of the NEw Deal?
reform of the governemtn and decrease spending
create schools and protect farms
increase spending on defense and trade
provide relief recovery and reform
7
In the late 1800's, workers tolerated poor wages and working conditions because they
were tricked by employers into taking dangerous jobs
could be replaced easily by other workers
believed it had to get worse before it got better
thought that the government would protect them
8
what was the chief complaint of Conservatives against the New Deal?
Promoted free enterprise and individualism
made the government too powerful
concerned only with saving the banking system
brought changes that were too radical for most Americans
9
The fourteenth amendment
Forbids the consumption, making or distribution of alcohol
Gives women the right to vote
extends citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in US
forbids involuntary servitude
10
Roosevelt's "big stick" diplomacy
worked to promote human rights, national integrity
aimed to increase American investment in central america
depended on a strong military
sought to conserve forests for the military
11
Social Darwinism is the theory that
life consists of competitive struggles where strong survive
the US should expand its territory from Atlantic to Pacific
only countries wth colonies can compete in a world market
American frontier stopped people from rebelling in the US
12
How was Henry Ford able to reduce the sale price of the Modle T?
The location of Ford'splant gave him easy accessto resources
he used a moving assembly line
ford kept his workers happy
He studied the meat packing plants and copied them
13
What was one way Progressives differed from Populists?
Progressives werent interested in govt regulation of busines
Progressives were middle class, Populists were farmers
Populists concerned themselves wth urban workers
Only Populists wanted direct election of Senators
14
What major event shocked the American people and led Wilson to no longer call for peace?
ZImmerman Note was exposed
German U boats sank the Lusitania
Germany sank the SUssex
Neutral Belgium invaded Germany
15
In order to win the Presidential Election a candidate must win
the popular majority vote
three fourths of the electoral votes
270 electoral votes
the popular and electoral majority
16
Buing stock on margin remained profitable as long as
stock prices rose
buyers did not acquire collateral
Buyers did not take out loans
stock prices fell
17
Which group of people made up the majority of immigrants to the United States before 1870?
European protestants
South American Jews
Chinese Buddhists
Scandinavian Catholics
18
The amendment that gives eighteen year olds the right to vote?
XXI
XXVI
XXVII
XVII
19
What sort of problems did the nation face under the Articles of Confederation?
The government couldn't settle disputes between states
all of the above
The government never had a real president
the government never had the power to tax
20
Which of the following statements about women in the 1920s is true?
during the decade women still married young
not all women wanted to be flappers, but wanted social chang
Women believed they didnt deserve rights
women could not find white collar jobs
21
Most new immigrants lived in cities
to abandon their traditions
to meet many Americans
to be lose to industrial jobs
because cities were welcoming
22
What was the chief complaint of Conservatives against the New Deal?
brought changes that were too radical for most Americans
Made the government too powerful
concerned only with saving the banking system
Promoted free enterprise and individualism
23
The middle-class lifestyle of the Gilded Age featured
a new emphasis on acquiring goods
a reflection of rural values
renewed interest in controlling journalists
a return to classical ideals
24
The Agricultural Adjustment Act helped farmers because it
created jobs for over 2 million citizens
sought to end overproduction and raise crop prices
Attracted industry wth the promise of cheap power
regulated the stock market and made investments safer
25
Which diplomatic style most promoted military action?
Big Stick
none of the above
Moral
Dollar
26
What did President Roosevelt introduce to help retirees?
Second New Deal
Fair Labors Standards Act
Social Security Act
Works Progress Administration
27
At it's heart, the SCopes Trial was a clash between
evolution and science
education and science
biology and science
religion and science
28
All of the following are qualifications to be the President EXCEPT
must be married
must be a natural born citizen
Must be at least 35 years old
must have been a resident of the US for 14 years
29
Which industry most spurred economic growth and innovation in related industries?
food
steel
oil
railroads
30
Horizontal integration differs from vertical integration in that it
consolidates many firms involved in the same business
combines different businesses involved in all phases
requires investment from a number of people
merges stocks from multiple businesses into new organzations
31
What are the qualifications for becoming a voter?
any citizen who has reached the age of 18
any person who owns land or a business in the US
any citizen who has reached the age of 21
any male that owns land and is at least 18.
32
What did President Wilson mean by the phrase "peace without victory"
that the terms of peace should not punish anyone
that the US should withdraw its troops before the war ended
that fighting should end with neither side claiming victory
that germany should rebuild france
33
The fifth amendment prevents
Excessive bail
a person from being a witness against themselves
Cruel and unusual punishment
the death penalty
34
The demand for automobiles in the1920s
brought about the collapse of the suburbs
closed down the steel industry
stimulated growth in other industries
led to a nationwide recession
35
African Americans in the 1920s faced discrimination, especially in
South, where they were not allowd to work
South, where Jim Crow laws were in effect
North, where Jim Crow laws were in effect
NOrth, where they could not work
36
WHy did so many African Americans migrate North?
For the climate
to save money for legal reform in the south
for better opportunities
to serve in the military
37
Which of the following did the Populist Party suggest would raise crop prices?
an alliance of urban workers
a graduated income tax
Government ownership of the railroads
the coinage of free silver
38
Which of these factors puled immigrants to the United States?
religious persecution
lack of food
potential employment
poor economic conditions
39
In 1929, the stock market crashed because
Germany ceasedpaying reparations
depositors lost their investments and withdrew from banks
Investors lost confidence in the market and rushed to sell
The federal reserve increased the money supply
40
Which of the following accurately describes the effects of the 13th, 14th, 15th amendments?
Blacks had more political and economic freedom
Black southerners were forbidden to be elected officials
These amendments had little effect
White southerners celebrated balcks' new rights
41
After the Civil War, the cost of living decreased because
sanitation and medical care improved
men took public transporation to work
technology made manufacturing more efficient
consumers wanted imported goods
42
What was one result of "moral diplomacy?"
American imperialism and conquest decreased
Imperialists gained power in the government
latin american countries were completed freed from americans
military strength diminished
43
One company control the businesses that make up all phases of a product's development
trust
horizontal integration
vertical integration
cartel
44
Which of the following helped fuel economic growth by encouraging people to buy American goods?
protective tariffs
monopolies
patents
laissez faire
45
Traditionally, immigrants had come to America for economic opportunity and
police protection
religious freedom
social equality
superior education
46
President Roosevelt sent troops to support Panamanian rebels in the fight against Colombia so
Colombians would grant US the right to build a canal
The US could get the rights to build a canal in Panama
The Panamanians could build a canal from the Atlantic to Pac
Panamainians could be free from Colombian imperialism
47
Why did Americans enjoy escapist films in the 1930's?
escapist films reflected the world in a realist way
films reflected the public's distrust of big business
people were bored with radio entertainment
movies provided relief from the depression
48
After the Civil war, farmers debt
increased as a result of falling crop prices
decreased as a result of lower transport cost
decreased as a result of their strong influence in politcs
increased as a result of greater crop production
49
Why were nativists opposed to immigration?
They feared the loss of jobs and american culture
They feared that Americans would be forced to leave
Feared civil war between the US and Mexico
Feared an llegal immigrant would be elected president
50
How did cities address the problems caused by urban living?
City planners increased land dedicated to public use
Governments began to offer services such as mass transit
Residents organized neighborhood watch programs
Technological innovations improved crowding
51
What fields did Progressives aim to reform?
education
all of the above
workplace conditions
government
52
W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington
argued that African Americans should demand full equality
disagreed on whose responsibility it was to achieve equality
rejected the United States ad moved to Ghana
worked together to overturn Jim Crow laws in the South
53
What social problem did Upton Sinclair's novel The Jungle describe?
the living and working conditions in Chicagos stockyards
The ruthless business methods of Rockefeller & Standard Oil
The struggles of black Americans
the conflict between California famers and the Pacific Rail
54
What did Wilson hope to accomplish with the League of Nations?
Leage of Nations could make germany pay its reparations
Wanted it to give people the right to choose their own govt
Leage of Nations could prevent freedom of the seas
Create a world organization where countreis could gather
55
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
15th amendment
26th amendment
19th amendment
18th amendment
56
The system of Checks and Balances was created to
to prevent anyone from gaining too much power
to give the Supreme Court the Supreme Power of the land
give the President the Supreme Power of the land
to give the Congress Supreme Power of the land
57
The Sherman Antitrust imposed limitations upon which group?
large corporations
small-business owners
farmers
Congress
58
Women's efforts during WWI led to
religious freedom
alcohol prohibition
racial equality
universal suffrage
59
Capitalism fueled industrialization by
requiring inventors to file patents
giving the country many natural resources
encouraging entrepreneurs to establish businesses
ensuring that all workers received high wages
60
All of the following are Presidential responsibilities EXCEPT
Senate's presiding officer
Head of State
Commander in Chief
Chief Executive Officer
61
Many Progressive reformers targeted city officials who built corrupt organizations called
trusts
commissions
political machines
municipal servies
62
The framers of the Constitution feared that voters would not be able to make wise choices so
they set up the electoral college
they created veto power
they created the impeachment provisions
they set up the federal govenment
63
The sense of group identity created by the Harlem Renaissance?
was lost by the end of the 1920s
ended discrimination against blacks
enabled African Americans to form their own nation
formed a basis for later progress for blacks in America
64
The Triple Alliance nations were
Great Britain France and the US
Germany Austria-Hungary and Italy
Russia Germany and Austria-Hungary
France Russia and Great Britain
65
The amendments I-X of the Constitution are referred to as
The Bill of Rights
The Confederation of the United States
The supreme law of the land
the Articles of Confederation
66
What was the condition of America's economy following World War I?
There was immediate nationwide prosperity
There was a long recession
There was brief recession, followed by economic growth
There was a long gradual decline
67
In 1914, Congress formed the Federal Trade Commission to
Protect labor unions from being attacked by trusts
identify those activities in which businesses couldnt engage
inspect food and medicine
monitor business practices that might lead to monopolies
68
Which reform did the 19th amendment enact?
temperance laws
African American men's suffrage
women's suffrage
a ban on child labor
69
The fifteenth amendment
grants the right to bear arms
limits the number of the President's terms
grants the right to a speedy trial
guarantees voting rights, regardless of previous servitude
70
Which amendment forbids involuntary servitude (slavery)?
XV
XIV
XIII
V
71
In 1933, Congress repealed Prohibition which which amendment?
21
20
18
19
72
What was the effect of the Sedition Act of 1918?
Increased the army size
It created distrust of German Americans
It limited free spech
gave women the right to vote
73
Which group experienced an early depression in the 1920s?
farmers
industrial workers
stock market investors
bank owners
74
How did militarism contribute to imperialism?
Imperialists believed strength helped them influence others
Militarism supported national beliefs
higher military spending increased demand for imported goods
A strong military helped them protect global interests
75
What document inspired Thomas Jefferson to write the Declaration of Independence?
English Bill of Rights
Common Sense Pamphlet
Two Treatise of Government
Magna Carta
76
what was one of the dangers of living in a tenement?
Tenements typically housed more than one family in one apt
Tenements were owned by landlords that lived far away
Tenements had few windows and poor sanitation conditions
Families had to live within walking distance of factories
77
Which of the following statements is correct?
Movie studios during the 1930s were like those of the 1920s
Country and western music during the 20s and 30s
Radio was a source of info during th20s and 30s
78
The document that explains the advantages of the need for immediate independence from Britain?
Two Treatise of Government
Common Sense Pamphlet
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
79
As farmers became mechanized
farm workers became rural entrepreneurs
farmers moved to urban areas
immigrants bought more land
more people became farmers
80
What international event led to the Red scare?
elections in Britain
revolution in Russia
a murder in Italy
epidemic in Germany
81
Corporations had the important advantage of
keeping prices high
developing into monopolies
being run by an individual or a family
reducing the financial risk for individual investors
82
Why were banks one of the first institutions to feel effects of the stock market crash?
the FedReserve increased interest rates to stimulate economy
People lost confidence in the economy
Banks gave out too many loans in the 1920s
83
The first amendment to the Constitution grants all of the freedoms EXCEPT
Assembly
Petition
Speech
Vote
84
What event happened when veteran groups marched in protest on Washington?
Congress ordered General MacArthur to use federal troops
20,000 protesters set up camps
Federal troops used tear-gas to remove them
85
How did WWI contribute to the African American Great Migration?
by creating jobs in the north
by ending segregation in the military
by forcing African american men to become soldiers
by improving the south's economy

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