9. Why did the U.S. go to war with Spain in 1898?

C. The sinking of the USS Maine, yellow journalism, imperialism

26. Why did some Americans support the Socialist Party?

B. Workers faced hardships and saw socialism as a solution

24. How did Roosevelt’s goals differ from McKinley’s?

A. Roosevelt was more progressive and focused on reforms

19. What led to the 19th Amendment?

A. Women’s suffrage movements, WWI contributions, state-level victories

8. How did these voting practices affect Black people disproportionately?

B. They targeted Black voters while allowing many poor whites to vote

16. What was life like in a company town?

A. The company controlled housing, stores, and wages

22. What did Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois have in common?

B. Both advocated for Black rights and education

23. What was the main difference between Washington and Du Bois?

A. Washington wanted gradual progress, Du Bois demanded immediate equality

10. Why was progressivism spreading in the U.S. across all political parties?

A. Widespread dissatisfaction with social and economic issues

17. What stands out about the UMW strike in Colorado?

B. It was violent and showed company control over workers

6. How did William McKinley’s election affect the Populist Party?

B. Weakened the Populists as they lost influence

14. What are two examples of social control in Progressive reforms?

A. Prohibition and mandatory schooling

21. Why did western states give women the right to vote first?

A. Fewer women, economic roles, progressiveness in frontier areas

3. How did the federal government respond to Coxey’s Army march?

C. Arrested leaders and dispersed the march

28. What was ironic about the League of Nations?

A. The U.S. never joined despite Wilson’s efforts

2. What were the three main goals of the Populist Party?

A. Free silver, direct election of senators, gov. regulation of railroad

20. Why did it take nearly 150 years for women to get the right to vote?

B. Legal and political barriers, sexism, lack of political power

25. How did Roosevelt differ from other progressives?

A. More aggressive in using government power for change

11. What did settlement houses provide, and who worked there?

B. Housing and social services, staffed by middle-class women

4. How did the federal government respond to the 1877 labor uprising?

B. Sent federal troops to break the strike, leading to violence

12. What was the benefit of muckraking journalism?

A. It exposed corruption and prompted reforms

5. What was the “Social Gospel” and how did it influence the Populist Party?

A. A movement combining Christian values with social reform

15. What were common demands of most strikes?

B. Higher wages, shorter hours, better working conditions

18. Why did Margaret Sanger advocate for contraceptives?

A. Women's health, economic freedom, population control

7. What were three practices that prevented Black people from voting in the South?

A. Literacy tests, poll taxes, grandfather clauses

What economic changes led to the creation of the Populist Party?

B. Farmer debt, railroad monopolies, and economic hardships

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9. Why did the U.S. go to war with Spain in 1898?
B. Expansion of American railroads
C. The sinking of the USS Maine, yellow journalism, imperialism
A. Economic rivalry over trade
D. To prevent Spain from invading the U.S.
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26. Why did some Americans support the Socialist Party?
B. Workers faced hardships and saw socialism as a solution
C. The government forced them
A. They wanted monarchy
D. Socialism banned private businesses
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24. How did Roosevelt’s goals differ from McKinley’s?
D. McKinley was against industrialization
C. Roosevelt supported big businesses
A. Roosevelt was more progressive and focused on reforms
B. McKinley wanted universal healthcare
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19. What led to the 19th Amendment?
C. A single protest in Washington
B. A Supreme Court ruling
A. Women’s suffrage movements, WWI contributions, state-level victories
D. New technology
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8. How did these voting practices affect Black people disproportionately?
A. They also applied to white voters equally
C. They only applied to people in large cities
B. They targeted Black voters while allowing many poor whites to vote
D. They helped increase voter participation
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16. What was life like in a company town?
C. People could start their own businesses easily
D. They were democratic, worker-run communities
B. Workers had freedom and high wages
A. The company controlled housing, stores, and wages
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22. What did Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois have in common?
D. Both founded the NAACP
C. Both supported segregation
A. Both were U.S. Presidents
B. Both advocated for Black rights and education
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23. What was the main difference between Washington and Du Bois?
A. Washington wanted gradual progress, Du Bois demanded immediate equality
C. Du Bois believed only in education, Washington didn’t
D. They had no major differences
B. Washington wanted war, Du Bois wanted peace
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10. Why was progressivism spreading in the U.S. across all political parties?
D. The decline of industrialization
B. A desire for more monarchy-style leadership
C. Fear of communist revolutions
A. Widespread dissatisfaction with social and economic issues
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17. What stands out about the UMW strike in Colorado?
C. The workers received immediate justice
A. It was peaceful and led to quick chang
D. It had no impact on labor rights
B. It was violent and showed company control over workers
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6. How did William McKinley’s election affect the Populist Party?
D. Caused the Populists to join the Republican Party
C. Led to the Populist Party winning more elections
B. Weakened the Populists as they lost influence
A. Strengthened the Populist movement
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14. What are two examples of social control in Progressive reforms?
B. Strikes and labor unions
D. Railroad expansion and the Homestead Act
C. The gold standard and stock market crashes
A. Prohibition and mandatory schooling
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21. Why did western states give women the right to vote first?
D. They needed more soldiers
B. They were more religious
A. Fewer women, economic roles, progressiveness in frontier areas
C. The federal government forced them
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3. How did the federal government respond to Coxey’s Army march?
A. Granted their demands and passed new labor laws
B. Ignored the protest and let it continue peacefully
D. Sent military support to aid their cause
C. Arrested leaders and dispersed the march
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28. What was ironic about the League of Nations?
C. It banned world trade
D. It was a military alliance
A. The U.S. never joined despite Wilson’s efforts
B. It was immediately successful
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2. What were the three main goals of the Populist Party?
C. Lower taxes, more factory jobs, stronger ties with Europe
A. Free silver, direct election of senators, gov. regulation of railroad
B. High tariffs, fewer government regulations, expanding the gold standard
D. Reducing immigration, increasing military funding, ending unions
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20. Why did it take nearly 150 years for women to get the right to vote?
B. Legal and political barriers, sexism, lack of political power
C. No women lived in the U.S. until the 1900s
D. The Constitution banned women from voting
A. Women weren’t interested in voting
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25. How did Roosevelt differ from other progressives?
A. More aggressive in using government power for change
D. More interested in foreign affairs
B. Less involved in politics
C. Less focused on economic issues
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13. Should Darwinism be applied to social problems in the U.S.?
C. Opinion-based
A. Yes, it justifies inequality
B. No, it’s only about science
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11. What did settlement houses provide, and who worked there?
B. Housing and social services, staffed by middle-class women
C. Religious education, led by church officials
A. Jobs and businesses, managed by businessmen
D. Political training, run by government workers
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4. How did the federal government respond to the 1877 labor uprising?
B. Sent federal troops to break the strike, leading to violence
C. Negotiated a peaceful settlement
A. Increased wages for workers
D. Declared a national labor holiday
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12. What was the benefit of muckraking journalism?
D. It helped politicians keep secrets
A. It exposed corruption and prompted reforms
B. It spread government propaganda
C. It promoted entertainment over news
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5. What was the “Social Gospel” and how did it influence the Populist Party?
A. A movement combining Christian values with social reform
B. A series of sermons condemning government intervention
C. A newspaper that supported capitalism
D. A call for stricter immigration policies
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15. What were common demands of most strikes?
D. Segregation, lower wages, longer hours
B. Higher wages, shorter hours, better working conditions
C. More government regulations, free healthcare, military funding
A. Less work, fewer taxes, no bosses
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18. Why did Margaret Sanger advocate for contraceptives?
B. To decrease immigration
D. To support government control of families
C. To help only upper-class women
A. Women's health, economic freedom, population control
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7. What were three practices that prevented Black people from voting in the South?
D. Public schools, voter registration, homesteading laws
A. Literacy tests, poll taxes, grandfather clauses
B. Segregation, sharecropping, Jim Crow laws
C. Union strikes, black codes, forced labor
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What economic changes led to the creation of the Populist Party?
A. Industrial growth and technological advances
D. The discovery of gold in the West
B. Farmer debt, railroad monopolies, and economic hardships
C. Increased urbanization and immigration
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27. Why did the U.S. back Panama’s revolution?
A. To build the Panama Canal
C. To prevent British control
B. To defeat Spain
D. To stop immigration

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