Which New Deal program was chiefly designed to correct abuses in the stock market?

Securities and Exchange Commission

Which of the following caused the Red Scare of the 1920s?

fear of the spread of communism

One major way President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal tried to combat the effects of the Great Depression was by —

funding public works relief programs.

During the Great Depression, expressions such as "Hoovervilles" and "Hoover blankets" showed that President Hoover —

was blamed for the suffering of the poor.

Which best describes a positive contribution of Andrew Carnegie?

showed how to organize large-scale production and give to charity

One reason the following provisions were included in the Treaty of Versailles was to —

weaken the power of Germany in the international community

The passage of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments in the period following the Civil War showed that —

federal powers could be expanded to protect the rights of minorities.

One contribution to American culture made by artists of Tin Pan Alley was the —

promotion of African American culture

In the late nineteenth century, the “bosses” of urban political machines often-

Accepted bribes in return for favors

All of the following are characteristics of the Twenties EXCEPT —

world war followed by a short peace at the end of the decade

Communities such as the one shown from the 1930s were called "Hoovervilles" because of President Hoover's —

refusal to provide direct federal aid to the homeless.

President Theodore Roosevelt's Big Stick policy is most closely associated with —

intervention in Latin American affairs.

In the 1920s, stock investment contributed to prosperity primarily by —

providing money for businesses to expand

Choose two main reasons that the United States entered into World War I.

Unrestricted Submarine Warfare, Interception of the Zimmerman Telegram

Nativists in California in the 1880s would most likely have supported the-

Passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act

Following the Teapot Dome Scandal in the early 1920s, the American people —

began to have distrust for the elected officials.

How did the passage of the Dawes Act affect Native American Indians?

It attempted to assimilate them into mainstream American culture

The Dust Bowl experiences of the Oklahoma farmers during the Great Depression demonstrated the —

effect of geography on people's lives

The major reason for the change in the number of bank failures between the early 1926 and 1937 is that by 1937 F.D.R had

new banking laws had restored public confidence in the nation's banks

The Espionage Act and the Sedition Act were used by President Woodrow Wilson's administration during World War I to -

silence critics of the war effort.

The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s can best be described as —

period of great achievement by African American writers artists & performer

This legislation affected how federal employees were hired. The law now required government jobs to be —

determined by a merit system based on civil service examinations

Which phrase best describes the goal of this amendment?

To limit the power of the federal government

Henry Ford produced a more affordable car primarily because his company —

developed a less expensive method of production

The Declaration of Independence contributed to the development of democracy in that it —

suggested the people are the source of power.

Involvement in the Spanish-American War, and introduction of the Open Door policy were actions taken by the

gain overseas markets and sources of raw materials.

Which was an important benefit of laissez-faire policies of the federal government in the late nineteenth century?

entrepreneurs were able to invest in businesses little government interfere

Which of the following was one effect of the Progressive Era political reforms of initiative, referendum, and recall?

Government officials responding to the needs of voters more readily

The newspaper headlines below identify events from the late 1800s & early 1900s and represent efforts by individuals to?

correct abuses of the Industrial Revolution

A goal that was established at the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 was achieved in 1920 by the —

adoption of national women's suffrage.

In the 1920s, which economic factor contributed to the Great Depression?

Overproduction of farm products and manufactured goods

Schenck v. United States dealt with the power of the federal government to —

limit civil liberties for reasons of national security.

Which was successful example of “Americanization?”

The children of New Immigrants learned English in public schools

Read the excerpt and answer the question that follows. What is the meaning of unalienable rights?

Rights that cannot be taken away or denied

Which goal was shared by both the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor?

To organize workers to demand better conditions from employers

During the 1920s, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were most closely identified with the —

conflict between modernism and traditionalism

Frank Norris' novel The Octopus (1901) and Upton Sinclair's novel The Jungle(1906) both played a significant role in —

bringing about government support for economic reform.

Marcus Garvey made a lasting impact on the lives of African Americans in the United States by —

cofounding the Universal Negro Improvement Association

Why did President Franklin Roosevelt propose Judicial Procedures Reform Bill of 1937, it added up to 6 new Supreme Court

The current court had declared many New Deal initiatives unconstitutional

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1
Which New Deal program was chiefly designed to correct abuses in the stock market?
Securities and Exchange Commission
Civilian Conservation Corps
Works Progress Administration
Federal Emergency Relief Act
2
Which of the following caused the Red Scare of the 1920s?
anti-immigration sentiment
fear of the spread of communism
yellow journalism
crash of the stock market
3
One major way President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal tried to combat the effects of the Great Depression was by —
increasing protective tariff rates.
giving states more control over the federal budget.
keeping workers' wages low.
funding public works relief programs.
4
During the Great Depression, expressions such as "Hoovervilles" and "Hoover blankets" showed that President Hoover —
was seen as a role model for the needy.
used the military to aid the unemployed.
supported relief and public housing for the poor.
was blamed for the suffering of the poor.
5
Which best describes a positive contribution of Andrew Carnegie?
he obtained secret rebates from railroad companies shipping his products
Carnegie helped workers obtain better condition in his factories
Carnegie helped workers obtain better condition in his factories
showed how to organize large-scale production and give to charity
6
One reason the following provisions were included in the Treaty of Versailles was to —
grant independence to all German colonies
weaken the power of Germany in the international community
create a democratic government in Germany
divide Germany into smaller states to be governed by Allied countries
7
The passage of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments in the period following the Civil War showed that —
the states had greatly increased their power.
the political and economic rights of women were protected.
federal powers could be expanded to protect the rights of minorities.
segregation would no longer be allowed in the United States.
8
One contribution to American culture made by artists of Tin Pan Alley was the —
creation of musical theatre
introduction of the flapper look
distribution of sheet music of popular songs
promotion of African American culture
9
In the late nineteenth century, the “bosses” of urban political machines often-
Accepted bribes in return for favors
Discriminated against migrant workers
Denied voting rights to the poor
Wasted money on military spending
10
All of the following are characteristics of the Twenties EXCEPT —
economic prosperity followed by a sharp decline at the end of the decade
world war followed by a short peace at the end of the decade
international political isolation that continued throughout the decade
increased nativist sentiment that rose throughout the decade
11
Communities such as the one shown from the 1930s were called "Hoovervilles" because of President Hoover's —
emergency relief program to provide food to the poor.
support for federal programs to provide jobs for the unemployed.
efforts to help the residents return to their farms.
refusal to provide direct federal aid to the homeless.
12
All of the below were first used in which war?
Civil War
World War II
World War I
Cold War
13
President Theodore Roosevelt's Big Stick policy is most closely associated with —
conservation of natural resources in the West.
court actions to support monopolies.
intervention in Latin American affairs.
friendly relations with China after the Boxer Rebellion.
14
Journalist and social reformer Ida B. Wells was responsible for exposing the brutality associated with —
lynching
gambling
child labor
alcohol abuse
15
During the 1890s, Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst used yellow journalism to generate public support for the
candidacy of William McKinley.
Populist candidates.
workers in the Pullman strike
Spanish-American War.
16
In the early 1900s, which group most often supported the views of the Populist Movement?
Factory owners
Nativists
Farmers
Labor Unions
17
In the 1920s, stock investment contributed to prosperity primarily by —
making homes affordable
keeping interest rates high
enabling people to save for retirement
providing money for businesses to expand
18
Choose two main reasons that the United States entered into World War I.
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Interception of the Zimmerman Telegram
Invastion of Russia
19
Nativists in California in the 1880s would most likely have supported the-
Assimilation of Native American Indians into mainstream culture
Passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act
Creation of settlement houses to aid new immigrants
Continuation of the contract labor system
20
The Progressive Movement supported the idea that the federal government should —
regulate big business.
reduce immigration.
reduce the number of farms.
build an overseas empire.
21
Following the Teapot Dome Scandal in the early 1920s, the American people —
began to cast votes for theDemocratic Party
began to have distrust for the elected officials.
challenged the validity of the electoral colleges
challenged the beliefs of theProgressive Party.
22
What was the MOST important effect of the prohibition of alcohol by the government in 1919?
growth of organized crime
popularity of jazz bands
reduction in wheat production
decrease in illegal gambling
23
Mr. Lodge's bias is against the _________________.
2nd World War
United Nations
1st world war
League of Nations
24
According to the Declaration of Independence, the fundamental purpose of government is to —
provide for national defense
established a system of free public education
equalize opportunities for all citizens
protect peoples natural rights
25
How did the passage of the Dawes Act affect Native American Indians?
It forced their removal from areas east of the Mississippi River
It started a series of Indian Wars on the Great Plains
It attempted to assimilate them into mainstream American culture
It supported their existing cultural traditions
26
The Dust Bowl experiences of the Oklahoma farmers during the Great Depression demonstrated the —
economic result of the Indian Removal Act.
effect of geography on people's lives
success of government farm subsidies.
limitation of civil liberties during times of crisis.
27
Who does the following describe?
George Patton
Alvin York
john Pershing
Roy Benavidez
28
The major reason for the change in the number of bank failures between the early 1926 and 1937 is that by 1937 F.D.R had
new banking laws had restored public confidence in the nation's banks
most people were too poor to have any savings
the government had purchased and was operating the nation's banks
most Americans had transferred their savings to European banks.
29
The Espionage Act and the Sedition Act were used by President Woodrow Wilson's administration during World War I to -
intern German Americans.
silence critics of the war effort.
remove Communists from government positions.
discourage congressional support for the war effort.
30
The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s can best be described as —
a movement that sought to draw people back to inner cities.
period of great achievement by African American writers artists & performer
an organization created to help promote African American businesses
a relief program to provide jobs for minority workers.
31
This legislation affected how federal employees were hired. The law now required government jobs to be —
determined by a merit system based on civil service examinations
set aside for business executives of large corporations
based on the approval of lawmakers
based on the political party affiliation of the applicant
32
Which phrase best describes the goal of this amendment?
to limit due process rights
to restrict civil liberties
to restrain the power of judicial activists
To limit the power of the federal government
33
Henry Ford produced a more affordable car primarily because his company —
offered a variety of feature options to buyers
developed a less expensive method of production
used foreign-made parts that were less expensive.
paid workers lower wages than its competitors paid.
34
The Declaration of Independence contributed to the development of democracy in that it —
allowed women to take part in government.
guaranteed trial by jury to all men
provided for presidential elections every four years.
suggested the people are the source of power.
35
Involvement in the Spanish-American War, and introduction of the Open Door policy were actions taken by the
support isolationist forces in Congress.
gain overseas markets and sources of raw materials.
promote the philosophy of manifest destiny.
establish military alliances with other nations.
36
In the late 1800s, which factor directly contributed to the growth of the American steel industry?
New production techniques
employee ownership
Government regulation
the formation of labor unions
37
Which was an important benefit of laissez-faire policies of the federal government in the late nineteenth century?
American businesses were able to avoid the ups & down of the business cycle
American workers felt secure about the safety of conditions in factories
American workers found it easy to organize into labor unions
entrepreneurs were able to invest in businesses little government interfere
38
Which of the following was one effect of the Progressive Era political reforms of initiative, referendum, and recall?
Women and minorities increasing participation in the political process
Judicial authority expanding to include administering local elections.
Political machines gaining greater influence in local elections & politics
Government officials responding to the needs of voters more readily
39
The newspaper headlines below identify events from the late 1800s & early 1900s and represent efforts by individuals to?
improve labor conditions.
support business monopolies.
solve problems of American farmers.
correct abuses of the Industrial Revolution
40
A goal that was established at the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 was achieved in 1920 by the —
passage of legislation to end child labor.
creation of a free public education system.
ratification of an amendment requiring national Prohibition.
adoption of national women's suffrage.
41
The Interstate Commerce Act (1887) and the Sherman Antitrust Act (1890) were efforts by the federal government to-
Regulate aspects of business
Favor big businesses over small companies
Move toward government ownership of key industries
Expand the positive features of trusts
42
In the 1920s, which economic factor contributed to the Great Depression?
Attempts by the United States to promote free trade
.Failure to develop new consumer goods industries
Lack of investment in the stock market
Overproduction of farm products and manufactured goods
43
Schenck v. United States dealt with the power of the federal government to —
deny civil rights to those who lack citizenship.
restrict freedom of religion during wartime.
suspend the writ of habeas corpus
limit civil liberties for reasons of national security.
44
Which was successful example of “Americanization?”
Congress prohibited the immigration of Chinese workers
The children of New Immigrants learned English in public schools
The Dawes Act led Native Americans to sell their lands
The Homestead Act made federal land available to settlers
45
Read the excerpt and answer the question that follows. What is the meaning of unalienable rights?
Rights that change over time
rights that cannot be defined and protected
Rights that cannot be taken away or denied
rights that only governments can provide
46
Which goal was shared by both the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor?
To organize workers to demand better conditions from employers
To promote immigration of skilled workers from Asia and Europe
To help large corporations to increase their production
To introduce new and innovative techniques to factories
47
During the 1920s, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were most closely identified with the —
decline of public support forProgressive reforms
development of new forms of popular entertainment
conflict between modernism and traditionalism
increased use of credit by U.S. consumers
48
Frank Norris' novel The Octopus (1901) and Upton Sinclair's novel The Jungle(1906) both played a significant role in —
involving the United States in World War I.
easing hostilities between farmers and industrialists.
bringing about government support for economic reform.
bringing about the end of the Great Depression.
49
Marcus Garvey made a lasting impact on the lives of African Americans in the United States by —
contributing to the cultural contributions of the Harlem Renaissance
advocating for the passage of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth amendments
organizing the Pan-African Congress with W.E.B. DuBois
cofounding the Universal Negro Improvement Association
50
Why did President Franklin Roosevelt propose Judicial Procedures Reform Bill of 1937, it added up to 6 new Supreme Court
The current court had requested more voices in making judicial rulings
current court had 6 justices who planned to retire at the end of the year
The current court had declared many New Deal initiatives unconstitutional
The current court had overturned the Wagner Act without proper review

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