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The explosion of the USS Maine & practice of yellow journalism played a significant role in...
the public’s support for the Spanish-American War
the acquisition of Florida
the creation of the Open Door policy
the purchase of Alaska
2
Why were muckrakers important during the Progressive Era?
They helped increase the public's awareness of troubling issues in society
They fought to help political machines maintain their power
They improved work efficiency by breaking tasks into simpler parts
They spearheaded the crusade for prohibition
3
President Woodrow Wilson wanted to form the League of Nations to
develop military plans to win World War I
create a world trade organization
convince other nations to support the United States in WWI
prevent future wars
4
The KKK in 1920s were against
anti- immigrant, Catholic, Jewish, and African Amerians and Women's rights
main goal was to prevent African Americans from votint
putting cheese on their french fries
achieved control of Congress
5
Schenk
v.
United States,
the government is justified in silencing free speech whenever
there is a government scandal.
the number of labor strikes climbs above 370.
someone mistakenly shouts “Fire!”
there is a “clear and present danger.”
6
The Spanish-American War...
set of the Great Depression
led to world power status for the U.S.
opened the SUEZ Canal to international trade
contributed to the start of WWII
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The Sherman Anti Trust Act
Sought to end the monopolies of companies
Embraced the ideals of Laissez Faire style of government
Was supported by big business
Wanted higher wages for workers
8
During the Great Migration African Americans moved
From the Midwest to Northern cities
from to NYC to the South
From Northern cities to Southern cites
From the South to Northern cities
9
What is the MAIN purpose of yellow journalism?
To sell newspapers
To create wars
To capture worldwide attention for specific headlines
To teach Americans what they should know
10
During the Great Migration, African Americans...
moved west in hope of finding better jobs
moved north in hopes of finding better jobs
stayed in the south
moved to Canada
11
According to Schenk v. US 1919...
freedom of the press can never be violated
the graduated income tax is ignored during war
freedom of speech may be limited during times of war
the House of Representatives can declare war
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What precedent did the case of
S
c
henck v. the United States
create?
You have freedom of speech no matter what
Communism is illegal
African Americans and whites can be separate but equal
U.S.govt can take away certain rights during a time of war
13
First Red Scare took place during the ....
1950s
McCarthyism/ HUAC
During the Palmer Raids
1920s
14
Sherman anti-trust was
To inspect cows before slaughter
Law created to break up business monopolies
Law created to break up fights
Foods laced with chemicals
15
During the early 1900s, the term "yellow journalism" referred to
an expression of opinion, not a reporting of the news
a sensational exageratted style of reporting of the news
a reporting of the news which reflected political machines
anti-Asian editorials and articles
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The Scopes Trial was over the issue of:
illegally teaching evolution in school
teaching Christianity in school
teachers protesting their pay
Churches teaching evolution
17
What was the USS Maine?
A battle that Spain won
A famous battle that occurred during the Spanish American War
A ship that exploded in Havana Harbor, led to tension between US & Spain
A Spanish War ship the United States blew up
18
What were the Immigrant Quota Acts?
Acts that increased the amount of immigrants that could come to ammerica
Famous quotes acted out by immigrants
Acts that limited the number of immigrants to come to America
19
In the 1920s, the KKK was primarily against
African Americans
toothpaste
immigrants
Protestants
20
Sacco and Vanzetti were
Found guilty by jury with no evidence of proof (prejudice)
Italian Anarchists immigrants
Italian Pizza makers
21
The Emergency Quota Act based an immigrant's admission to the US on what?
ethnic identity
Neither identity or origin
Both ethnic identity & national origin
national origin
22
What is Teddy Roosevelt's "Big Stick" made up of?
A heavy club
New York City Police Officers
A baseball bat
Navy & Marines (military)
23
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
was a system of easy credit for African Americans
Migration of African Amer to the South
Program for rebuilding large areas of NYC after a fire
Time of great activity in arts by African Americans during the 1920s
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14 Points; League of Nations; President Woodrow Wilson
Korean War
WWI
Vietnam
WWII
