The War Industries Board

increased production of war goods

females who broke against the traditional behavior

Why did the US implement a Open Door Policy?

Aimed to establish equal trading rights with China

Sacco and Vanzetti were two men whose execution demonstrated that

the United States was fearful of foreigners

The Washington Naval Conference aimed to do what after World War I?

Established peace through disarmament and treaties

What was included in the de Lome letter?

criticisms of President McKinley

Result of Spanish-American war = U.S. emerged as world power gaining which territories?

U.S. got Philippines, Guam & Puerto Rico

Why did the United States not enter the League of Nations?

America did not want to entangle into European affairs

The economic boom and a good stock market during the 1920's were caused in part due to

people were buying goods using installments and credit

The Espionage and Sedition Acts did what?

Prevented citizens from spying and opposing the war

Immigration rates decreased during the 1920s because of what act?

Immigration Quota /National Origins Act

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1
This was another cause of the Spanish-American War
Yellow Journalism
The Spanish wanting to invade the US mainland
Spanish attacking US forts
The Spanish raising tariffs on US imports
2
America became a world power after the Spanish-American War
True
False
3
The War Industries Board
promoted industrial capitalism during WWI
increased production of war goods
protected workers from injury
was a partnership with the British and French governments
4
Flappers were
Females who fought for the right to vote
females who broke against the traditional behavior
A female dancing group during the 1920s
Women who wanted to maintain classical women values
5
This was not one of the causes of World War I?
Imperialism
Capitalism
Alliances
Militarism
6
Why did the US implement a Open Door Policy?
Provided exclusive alliances with other European powers
China's eagerness to share it natural resources
The need to establish military bases globally
Aimed to establish equal trading rights with China
7
Sacco and Vanzetti were two men whose execution demonstrated that
the United States was fearful of foreigners
the United States welcomed honest immigrants
the Supreme Court was fair and thorough
the Justice System is always appropriate to the situation
8
What was probably the greatest factor in America's entrance into the war?
Zimmerman plot
imperialism
sympathy for Britain
submarine warfare
9
This is a sensational style of writing that exaggerates the news to lure readers
muckraking
journalism
Yellow Journalism
de Lôme letter
10
The Washington Naval Conference aimed to do what after World War I?
Provided countries with new ships for their navies
Created colonies in different locations
Gave each country the ability to receive reparations after the war.
Established peace through disarmament and treaties
11
Which was NOT a President that served during the 1920s?
Calvin Coolidge
Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover
Warren G Harding
12
What was included in the de Lome letter?
de Lomes resignation as Spanish minister to the U.S.
A letter expressing a desire to form a diplomatic relationship
an apology to the U.S. government
criticisms of President McKinley
13
Result of Spanish-American war = U.S. emerged as world power gaining which territories?
U.S. got Philippines, Guam & Puerto Rico
U.S. got Guam, Puerto Rico & Japan
U.S. got Guam, Puerto Rico, Spain & Independence
U.S. got Philippines, Azores & Puerto Rico
14
What was the main provision of the Selective Service Act?
Liberty bonds
limitations of free speech
the draft
To provide monetary compensation to soldiers
15
The Fourteen Points included
the League of Nations
the division of Germany
war reparations
a war guilt clause
16
An unforeseen consequence of Prohibition was the rise of:
Increased Alcoholism
KKK
Organized Crime
Wealthier Economy
17
The 19th is to ____ as the 18th is to _____
suffrage / prohibition
suffrage / evolution
income tax /suffrage
income tax / prohibition
18
The explosion of this ship was an immediate cause of the Spanish American War
USS Maine
USS Arizona
USS Monitor
RMS Lusitania
19
Why did the United States not enter the League of Nations?
Felt it was too harsh on the central powers
America sought to create a more effective organization
The cost of the League of Nations was too expensive
America did not want to entangle into European affairs
20
The economic boom and a good stock market during the 1920's were caused in part due to
preparing for war boosted the economy
increased government regulation (control) helped the economy
civil rights for women and minorities helped economy
people were buying goods using installments and credit
21
The ___ was an extension to the Monroe Doctrine and gave the US International police power
Roosevelt Doctrine
Monroe Corollary
Roosevelt Corollary
20th Amendment
22
What were the motives for US Imperialism during the late 19th Century?
Desire for new markets
The need to establish diplomatic relationship with foreign powers
Seeking to provide democracy around the world
World Dominance
23
The Espionage and Sedition Acts did what?
Increased the size of the military
Prevented immigrants from from coming into america
Prevented citizens from spying and opposing the war
Promoted ecnomic growth
24
Immigration rates decreased during the 1920s because of what act?
Chinese Exclusion Act
Gentlemen's Agreement
Immigration Quota /National Origins Act
Nationality Act
25
Attorney Gen. Palmer deported immigrants who were viewed as
conservatives
nativists
communists
liberals

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