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1
Communism is...
government controlled business and production; a command economy
private business and free enterprise; a market economy
collective (or, both public and private business combined); a mixed economy
2
What were the two sides during World War 1?
none of these
Allies and Axis
Triple Entente and Central Powers
Allies and the Evil Empire
3
Which of these is NOT a technological advancement in World War I?
steamboats and airplanes
chemical weapons
nuclear weapons
machine guns
4
Birth of a Nation
was...
all of these
hailed by President Woodrow Wilson
a film glorifying the KKK
directed by D.W. Griffith
5
Which person was
not
a president during the Progressive Era?
William Howard Taft
Rutherford B. Hayes
Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
6
What treaty ended the Spanish-American War?
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Ghent
none of these
7
About how many years after WWI ended did World WWII start?
10
20
25
15
8
As a result of the Progressive Era reforms listed in the picture, this happened.
citizens became more involved in the election process
corporate leaders became government leaders
political bosses gained greater control over elections
big business came government regulation
9
What did imperial countries most need in order to expand?
Powerful Navy
Powerful Army
neither of these
both of these
10
Which empire did
not
end after WWI?
Austro-Hungarian Empire
Russian Empire
Ottoman Empire
Byzantine Empire
11
What territories did the U.S. gain after the Spanish-American war?
Hawaii and Cuba
Alaska and Hawaii
Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines
Alaska and Cuba
12
For about how long did the Spanish-American war last?
4 1/2 days
2 1/2 months
4 1/2 months
3 1/2 months
13
Yellow journalism was...
both of these
sensational headlines and exaggerated stories
a form of muckraking
neither of these
14
Capitalism is...
collective (or, both public and private business combined); a mixed economy
government controlled business and production; a command economy
private business and free enterprise; a market economy
15
After WWI, Americans-due to the Great Depression, the losses in World War I, and war debt-supported this policy:
Fascism
Internationalism
Isolationism
Militarism
16
Spain supposedly sank the _______________, which started the Spanish-American War.
Maine
Saratoga
None of these
Yorktown
17
The 19th Amendment...
gave women the right to vote
direct election of U.S. Senators
prohibited alcohol
introduced a federal income tax
18
The U.S. only fought in the war for 19 months.
False
True
19
The main goal of the Progressive Era was to
increase monopolies and trusts
prevent businesses from growing
give African-Americans civil rights
fix the social issues of the Gilded Age
20
When did World War I end?
November 11, 1918
June 11, 1919
November 11, 1919
June 11, 1918
21
Socialism is...
private business and free enterprise; a market economy
government controlled business and production; a command economy
collective (or, both public and private business combined); a mixed economy
22
Women's Suffrage was the right for women to vote.
False
True
23
The ________________________ Telegram was intercepted and would help get the U.S. involved in the war.
Zimmernen
Zimmerhall
Zimmerman
Zimmerkin
24
American Imperialism's primary goal was to open new trade markets.
False
True
25
What treaty ended WWI?
Treaty of Ghent
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Lourdes
Treaty of Versailles
26
What would be the next
two
eras of government expansion in the 20th Century?
The Roaring 20's
Reaganomics (1980's)
The Great Society (1960's)
The New Deal (1930's)
27
The Great Migration was important because it...
eventually caused many urban areas to become predominately black
would lead to the Harlem Renaissance
all of these
would ultimately integrate African-American culture into society
28
Guantanamo Bay is a U.S. Navy base in Guam.
False
True
29
Better education and new laws during the Progressive Era would lead to...
neither red or blue
both red and blue
more political participation
a more unified culture
30
This boat was sunk by Germany and would help get the U.S. involved in the war.
USS Maine
RMS Lusitania
RMS Dreadnought
USS Merrimack
31
What was the Progressive Era?
An Age of Discovery
An "Age to be Forgotten"
An Age of Religious Awakening
An Age of Reform
32
What did progressive reformers want to use to enact change?
the newly formed FBI
the government
Tammany Hall
labor unions
33
Muckrakers were...
dishonest politicians
part of Tammany Hall
sewer workers in NYC
journalists that exposed corruption and social issues
34
The Supreme Court usually supported civil rights during this era.
True
False
35
What era came before the Progressive Era?
World War I
Reconstruction
Imperialism
The Gilded Age
36
Who argued that America needed a larger, more powerful Navy?
Alfred T. Mahan
George Marshall
Booker T. Washington
all of these people
37
What were the four main causes of World War I?
militarism, anti-semitism, imperialism, nationalism
militarism, alliances, imperialism, nationalism
militarism, alliances, imperialism, national debt
militarism, alliances, isolationism, nationalism
38
About how many deaths were there in World War I?
20 Thousand
20 Million
1 Million
10 Million
39
What important factor did
not
fuel American imperialism?
Belief in cultural superiority
American citizens pushing for reforms
Desire for new markets
Desire for military strength
40
Why do we study this time period? (Why is it important?!?)
government started becoming more involved in private citizens affairs
New laws were enacted that still impact us today
all of these
We were becoming more involved in foreign affairs
41
Which book was considered a major influence of the Progressive Era?
The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
42
The 16th Amendment
enacted direct election of U.S. Senators
none of these
enacted Prohibition
enacted a federal income tax
