What was the purpose of the War Refugee Board?

to rescue Jews in Hungary, Romania, and other parts of Europe

What was the purpose of the Espionage and Sedition Acts?

To suppress ant-war speech and activities

Which of the following were Americans most fearful of during the red scare?

A communist takeover of the country

Which of the following was true of women in the workplace after Sorld War I?

A booming economy created a demand for women as clerical workers

What was the purpose of the Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC)?

to allow women to serve in the military in supporting noncombat roles

Why did radio become the most powerful communications media to emerge in the 1920s?

It created a shared national experience of hearing the news as it happened

why did the U.S. fail to ratify the Treaty of Versailles?

Congressional leaders feared that U.S. soldiers fight more wars overseas

How did World War I affect the role of the federal government?

The government controlled much of the national economy

Why did the New Deal end?

Leaders wanted to avoid additional deficit spending

Which of the following correctly describes an effect of the Harlem Renaissance?

Harlem Renaissance short-lived and little to celebrate A.A. culture

What was the main danger for a country in financial ruin?

having a greater chance for political instability

How did Governor Orval Faubus respond to the desegregation and crisis at Little Rock?

He ordered the National Guard to turn away the African American students

Why was much of the prosperity of the 1920s more superficial than real?

Many people were living beyond their means

How did the treaty of Versailles treat Germany following World War I?

forced Germany to pay damages to Allies and admit guilt in causing war

Why did U.S. economic interests make it unlikely that the United States would stay neutral in World War I?

U.S. businesses sold war materials to the Allies

What led many Chinese people to prefer Mao Zedong’s government over Chiang Kai-Shek’s government?

Mao Zedong treated the people better

What effect did Wold War I have on the attitude of many Americans?

It led to a wave of prejudice against foreig-born people

Which of the following correctly describes how the use of electricity transformed the nation?

AEC made it possible to distribute power over longer distances

Who were the Hollywood Ten?

unfriendly witnesses who refused to testify before the Senate

What was the greatest impact of the New Deal?

the power of the federal government expanded significantly

How did many German citizens react to the Treaty of Versailles following World War I?

They were angry and resentful at what they felt was an unfair treaty

What did Charles Lindbergh accomplish that made him the most beloved hero of the time?

He was the first person to complete a nonstop solo transatlantic flight

What happened as a result of the CORE freedom rides through the South?

Segregation was banned in interstate travel facilities

What was one result of the space race?

Universities expanded their science programs

which of the following occurred to avoid too much deficit spending?

New Deal programs were reduced, and higher unemployment resulted

Why was the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act (or GI Bill of Rights) passed?

to help veterans return to civilian life

Why did popular opinion in the United States start to turn againat German in 1915?

German U-boats attacked ships containing U.S. citizens

How were efforts of Universal Negro Improvement Association different from NAACP?

The UNIA stressed that African Americans should build a separate society

Which of the following was the main issue in the Scopes Trial?

the Role of science and religion in public schools

How did the second new dew attempt to prevent another dust bowl through soil co see action and domestic allotment act?

By compensating farmers for practing good soil management and conservation

what role did popular movies serve during 1930s?

they gave people a break from the hardships of the Great Depression

Which of the following was a lasting effect of World War I?

The Untied States became military and economic world power

What was the significance of the Lend-Lease Act?

It provided needed supplies and arms to countries fighting Germany

Why did Japan attack the U.S. naval fleet at Pearl Harbor?

to weaken U.S. naval power and allow Japan to expand in the Pacific

How did militarism threaten the peace in early 20th century Europe?

Competition for large navies caused an arms race between major countries

What did the Supreme Court rule in its 1944 Korematsu v. United States decision?

U.S. government forcing Japanese into internment camp out of military

what was the Holocaust?

the killing of six million Jews in Europe by the Nazis

What happened after McCarthy made accusations against the U.S. Army?

There was a nationally televised Senate investigation

What was significant about the Ethel and Julius Rosenberg case?

They were the first U.S. civilians to be executed for espionage

How did U.S. soldiers change the course of the war in 1917?

They drove back the German army by going on the offensive

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1
What was the purpose of the War Refugee Board?
to prepare immigration papers for Jews coming from western Europe
to find sponsor families who would host Jews from Germany
to liberate Jews from concentration camps in Poland and Czechoslovakia
to rescue Jews in Hungary, Romania, and other parts of Europe
2
What was the purpose of the Espionage and Sedition Acts?
To boost industrial employment and output
To promote enlisting in the military
To encourage the purchasing of war bonds
To suppress ant-war speech and activities
3
Which of the following were Americans most fearful of during the red scare?
The possibility of a revolution in Russia
The elimination of all forms of government
A communist takeover of the country
An end to the system of communism
4
Which of the following was true of women in the workplace after Sorld War I?
A booming economy created a demand for women as clerical workers
Many women were able to rise to manager positions
Women usually earned the same amount of money that men did
Employers kept women in the same jobs they had held during the war
5
What was the purpose of the Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC)?
to train women to handle military equipment and fight at the front
to allow women to work in factories producing weapons and munitions
to allow women to serve in the military in supporting noncombat roles
to train women to move aircraft between bases and transport supplies
6
Why did radio become the most powerful communications media to emerge in the 1920s?
It took advantage of the increase in literacy in America
It created a shared national experience of hearing the news as it happened
It allowed the government to transmit speeches about World War I
It used sensational headlines to hook the public
7
why did the U.S. fail to ratify the Treaty of Versailles?
Congressional leaders feared that U.S. soldiers fight more wars overseas
President Wilson refused to send representatives to camps
Congressional leaders receive more reparations to help pay for the war
Wilson insisted continued isolation from alliances and overseas events
8
What was the intended product of the Manhattan Project?
a long-range bomber
an atomic bomb
an atomic submarine
a long-range gun
9
Which of the following was an effect of the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
Japan agreed to surrender
Japan’s emperor gave up his throne
The Soviet Union invaded Manchuria
Allied leaders met at Potsdam
10
How did World War I affect the role of the federal government?
The government purchased more materials from different companies
The government protected workers' right more
The government regulated industries less
The government controlled much of the national economy
11
Why did the New Deal end?
Leaders wanted to avoid additional deficit spending
Demand for war materials resulted in new jobs
Leaders wanted to raise taxes to pay for new programs
Unemploymen dropped to an acceptable level
12
Which of the following correctly describes an effect of the Harlem Renaissance?
Harlem Renaissance short-lived and little to celebrate A.A. culture
African were prevented from making significant contribution to arts
African Americans inspired to take pride their achievements and importance
Harlem Renaissance sparked a lasting economic boom for African Americans
13
Why was Frances Perkins significant?
First female member of the house
First female cabinet member
First female member of the Suprene Court
She was the first female senator
14
What was the main danger for a country in financial ruin?
having a greater chance for political instability
being unable to engage in foreign trade
being unable to educate its population
having a high inflation rate
15
How did Governor Orval Faubus respond to the desegregation and crisis at Little Rock?
He ordered the National Guard to turn away the African American students
He consulted with President Eisenhower to determine the best way to proceed
He expelled the students who continually harassed the “Little Rock Nine"
He called on federal paratroopers to patrol downtown Little Rock
16
Why was much of the prosperity of the 1920s more superficial than real?
Many people were relocating from farms to the cities
Many people were becoming wealthier in the stock market
Many people we're benefiting from increased jobs after the war
Many people were living beyond their means
17
How did the treaty of Versailles treat Germany following World War I?
forced Germany to pay damages to Allies and admit guilt in causing war
It romved Germany's colonies and gave them to the League of Nations
forced Germany give up its navy and remove any defense along it's borders
It removed Germany's factories and divided them among the Allies
18
What did the Bonus Army hope to gain by assembling near the capitol?
Food and shelter in Washington, DC
Their veteran's benefits
Higher wages for their employers
Publicity for the Communist Party
19
Why did U.S. economic interests make it unlikely that the United States would stay neutral in World War I?
U.S. banks sold war bonds to citizens from the central powers
U.S. businesses employed immigrants from Allied countries
U.S. businesses sold war materials to the Allies
U.S. Banks loaned billions of dollars to the central powers
20
What led many Chinese people to prefer Mao Zedong’s government over Chiang Kai-Shek’s government?
Mao Zedong supported free elections
Mao Zedong treated the people better
Mao Zedong made sure everyone worked at a job
Mao Zedong provided free medical care for the people
21
What effect did Wold War I have on the attitude of many Americans?
It led to a wave of prejudice against foreig-born people
It sparked a desire to get more involved in world affairs
It caused a desire to stop exporting goods to other nations
It encouraged people to become less fearful of outsiders
22
Which of the following correctly describes how the use of electricity transformed the nation?
Farming grew into a bigger business as most farms used electrical power
Learning to use new electrical appliances eliminated free time leisure
AEC made it possible to distribute power over longer distances
people moved to control cities since the only places with electrical power
23
Who were the Hollywood Ten?
unfriendly witnesses who refused to testify before the Senate
people who had been blacklisted from every Hollywood production
members of the CIA who also worked for the movie industry
actors who had started workers unions at movie studios
24
What was the greatest impact of the New Deal?
Social and economic inequality was eliminated
State governments took over many roles previously held at the federal level
development of corporations encouraged by laissez-faire economic policies
the power of the federal government expanded significantly
25
How did many German citizens react to the Treaty of Versailles following World War I?
They felt cheated because the treaty failed to protect their monarchy
They were thankful that the treaty was so generous toward Germany
They felt the treaty was fair since German leaders helped write it
They were angry and resentful at what they felt was an unfair treaty
26
How was Hollywood affected by the Red Scare?
Unions were forbidden from organizing
Movies had to be approved by the government
Box office numbers plummeted during the House hearings
Some actors were blacklisted
27
What did Charles Lindbergh accomplish that made him the most beloved hero of the time?
He was the first person to swim across the English Channel
He was the home run king during the 1920s
He was the first person to complete a nonstop solo transatlantic flight
He was a celebrated tennis champion
28
What happened as a result of the CORE freedom rides through the South?
U.S. marshals were forbidden from protecting bus riders
Bus companies could prohibit people of certain races from buying tickets
Segregation was banned in interstate travel facilities
State agencies could determine who could visit bus station waiting rooms
29
What was one result of the space race?
State funding exceeded federal funding for innovations
The emphasis on nuclear weapons decreased
Universities expanded their science programs
People felt more fearful of a nuclear attack
30
which of the following occurred to avoid too much deficit spending?
income taxes were raised, and the prices of goodsdecreased
Corporate taxes were lowered, and the hiring of new workers increased
New Deal programs were reduced, and higher unemployment resulted
New Deal programs were expanded, and lower unemployment resulted
31
Why was the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act (or GI Bill of Rights) passed?
to provide high-paying jobs to veterans
to provide free health care to veterans
to help veterans find government jobs
to help veterans return to civilian life
32
Why did popular opinion in the United States start to turn againat German in 1915?
German U-boats attacked ships containing U.S. citizens
Germany blockaded the British coast to keep food from Great Britain
German armies attacked neutral countries
Germany offered an alliance to Mexico in exchange for new territory
33
How were efforts of Universal Negro Improvement Association different from NAACP?
The UNIA stressed that African Americans should build a separate society
The UNIA urged African Americans to protest racial violence
The UNIA tried to remove barriers to black employment
The UNIA fought for legislation to protect African Americans' rights
34
Which of the following was the main issue in the Scopes Trial?
The validity of the theory of evolution
the Role of science and religion in public schools
The accuracy of the Bible
The credibility of fundamentalism
35
How did the second new dew attempt to prevent another dust bowl through soil co see action and domestic allotment act?
By compensating farmers for practing good soil management and conservation
By rewarding farmers for good soil management with guaranteed loans
By rewarding farmed for reaching set production targets for different crops
By paying farmers for cutting production and plowing under their crops
36
what role did popular movies serve during 1930s?
they instructed people on how to participate in New Deal programs
they gave people a break from the hardships of the Great Depression
they kept people informed aobut events around the world
they allowed leaders to communicate to different audiences
37
Which of the following was a lasting effect of World War I?
Germany maintianed peaceful relations with its neighbors
France used money from reparations to become an idustrial power
United States became actively involved in settling international disputes
The Untied States became military and economic world power
38
What was the significance of the Lend-Lease Act?
It required men to register for military service during peacetime
It outlawed the sale of arms or loaning of money to countries at war
It provided needed supplies and arms to countries fighting Germany
It allowed countries at war to use cash to buy arms from the United States
39
Why did Japan attack the U.S. naval fleet at Pearl Harbor?
to establish a colony in Hawaii to serve as a naval base for Japan
to weaken U.S. naval power and allow Japan to expand in the Pacific
to sink U.S. ships preparing to attack and invade Japan
take over naval base for use in future invasion of the United States
40
Where did Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin meet in early 1945 to discuss the postwar world?
Potsdam
Yalta
Casablanca
Washington
41
How did militarism threaten the peace in early 20th century Europe?
ethnic groups attempted unite territories under one national government
Alliances between minor countries resulted rivalries with major countries
Countries competed for natural resources and markets acquiring new colonies
Competition for large navies caused an arms race between major countries
42
What did the Supreme Court rule in its 1944 Korematsu v. United States decision?
Japanese who swore loyalty oaths could not be held in internment camps
U.S. government forcing Japanese into internment camp out of military
U.S. government wrong to force U.S. citizens away from homes and compensate
Congress and president has authority impose curfew protect against sabotage
43
What kind of employment did Mexican Americans find in the southwest?
Working in factories
Picking cotton
Working in shipyards
Laboring on farms
44
which of the following was an effect of Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbor
Germany entered the war on the side of Japan
the US entered the war
The US placed an embargo on Japan
the Soviet Union invaded Manchuria
45
what was the Holocaust?
the killing of six million Jews in Europe by the Nazis
a system of anti-Semitism that exsisted in Germany for centuries
the emigration of German Jews before the war
a series of laws that denied Jews their citizenship, jobs, and property
46
According to the text, what was one way that women tried to help their families survive during the Grest Depression?
They started businesses
They wrote books about thriftiness
They canned food
They applied for relief payments
47
What happened after McCarthy made accusations against the U.S. Army?
All members of the military had to take a loyalty oath
There was a nationally televised Senate investigation
Margaret Chase Smith spoke out against McCarthyism
Several states passed laws violating the right of free speech
48
What was significant about the Ethel and Julius Rosenberg case?
They asked the Supreme Court to hear their case
They were the subject of worldwide appeals for clemency
They used the Fifth Amendment to avoid incriminating themselves
They were the first U.S. civilians to be executed for espionage
49
Where did people who needed relief during the Grest Depression most generally obtain help?
From the federal government
From other families
From former employers
From big business
50
What was Kristallnacht?
a ship full of Jewish refugees denied entry in the United States
a set of laws denying Jews of their German citizenship, jobs, and property
a night of broken glass
a group of highly educated Jewish refugees allowed into the United States
51
How did U.S. soldiers change the course of the war in 1917?
supported the French and British armies in pushing back the German army
They protected civilians from the German army
They drove back the German army by going on the offensive
They prevented the German army from reaching the Atlantic Ocean
52
How did the United States raise most of the money to pay for fighting World War I?
By selling war bonds
By selling public lands
By taxing luxury good
By increasing taxes
53
Why was Black Tuesday such a significant day in American history?
It was the day when stock prices reached their highest rate of exchange
It was the day when the Fed set the first monetary policies
It was the day when the stock marsket crashed
It was the day when the idea of speculation was first introduced
54
Which of the following was an effect of the WPA?
The general public became informed about different New Deal programs
Artists and writers were paid to develop propaganda for the New Deal
Artists and writers were paid to produce art and literature
The general public gained access to news and entertainment
55
How did Congress attempt to maintain U.S. isolationism throughout the 1930s?
reduction of tariffs goods from countries at war or engaged in civil war
by refusing to ratify the Treaty of Versailles
by prohibiting the sale of arms to countries at war or engaged in civil war
by refusing to enforce the decisions of the League of Nations
56
In what way was Hitler’s “Final Solution” an application of Nazi beliefs?
condemned groups deemed inferior in order to preserve the purity of Aryans
forced non-Aryans out of Germany in order to make room for German speakers
eliminated political opponents so the Aryans made new government policies
deported groups deemed inferior so only German speakers remained in Germany
57
After the breakout of war in 1914, why did so many citizensfavor the allies?
they shared a common heritage and culture with Germany and Austria-Hungary
they profited by selling weapons and supplies to russia
they made personal loans to citizens in Great Britain and France
they shared a common language and legal system with Great Britain
58
Why was isolationism so popular in the United States in the 1920s and 1930s?
Americans didn't want to disarm the military during a time of uncertainty
Many Americans feared the effects of foreign countries on American culture
Many Americans did not want to experience an international war again
Many Americans wanted to focus on solving European problems
59
What was to be the purpose of A. Philip Randolph’s proposed march on Washington in 1941?
to call for fairer labor practices and desegregated working conditions
protest discrimination against African in housing and urban planning
to call for increased public investment in urban schools and colleges
protest discrimination against African in industry and the military
60
How did American high schools change in the 1920s?
They received less money in taxes to cover the student costs
They served an increased number of students
They offered fewer vocational courses
They stopped providing education to immigrants
61
How did General MacArthur change Japan following the war?
He replaced its emperor with an elected parliament
He based its society on agriculture and local control
He introduced democracy and a free-market economy
He placed different families in charge of different industries
62
Why was the U.S. public outraged by the Zimmerman note?
Germany offered territory to U.S. in exchange for food and war supplies
British failed to publish message until help bring U.S. into the war
British failed to protect U.S. Citizens traveling ships with war supplies
Germany offered regaining U.S. territory in exchange for Mexico become ally
63
Why was the convoy system so important in World War I?
It cleared the waters around Europe of mines and enemy ships
It broke the German blockade of Great Britain
It protected the transpo of U.S. personnel and materials
It patrolled the Atlantic Ocean for Germany U-boats
64
Why did the Great Depression in America compound the problems that were already going on in Europe?
American politicians were unable to offer political asylum
Americans were unable to buy European goods during this time
American banks were unable to provide European banks with loans
Americans were unable to travel to Europe on vacation during this time
65
Why did Nazis target homosexuals and people with mentally deficient,mentally ill,physically disabled,or incurably ill?
to rid Germany of any person unfit to be part of the “master race”
to give German-speaking people more living space
to rid Germany of any person belonging to an “inferior race”
to unite German-speaking people from different parts of Europe
66
What is the main purpose of Tennessee Balley Authority, Civilian Conservation Corps, PWA, and Civil Works Administratio?
To regulate banking and the financial markets
To stabilize agriculture markets and raise agricultural output
To put people to work improving the country's infrastructure
To protect people who needed housing, food, or clothing
67
which of the following was an effect of the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934?
governing of reservations by federal agencies
greater funding for government boarding schooling
greater tribal control over their own affairs
breaking up of reservations lands into individual plots
68
Members of Native American nation served as code talkers, translating messages into an unbreakable code to help Allies
Sioux
Navajo
Apache
Cherokee
69
What was one problem with speculation?
stock traders were unabla to get best deals clients many stocks unavailable
rich kept getting richer since they were only one who could buy stocks
The rising stock prices did not reflect the actual worth of companies
The government was proh from regulating the prices on stocks
70
What was the overall purpose of the Federal Farm Board?
To help farmers learn how to prevent another Dust Bowl
To use specific economic strategies to help increase crop prices
To persuade the nation's banks to avoid foreclosures on farmland
To help American farmers market their crops overseas
71
Which of the following was true of women in the 1920s?
Flappers were a widespread reality in society
Women demanded the same freedom as men
The new attitude of women was easily accepted by traditionalists
Women observed the same set of principles that applied to men in society
72
What was the Allied “island hopping” strategy in the Pacific?
to avoid small, lightly defended islands regardless of strategic value
strike island with strongest Japanese forces attempt to weaken their morale
take over less-well-defended islands to use for launch future operations
to take back Japanese-controlled islands in an orderly manner
73
How did the Great Depression help the Nazis gain power in Germany?
Many Germans wanted the military to take over the country
Many Germans favored state ownership of industry and agriculture
High unemployment and a weak economy made many Germans desperate
Foreign investments and war debt made many Germans poor
74
What did Japan gain from its new territories following its attack on Pearl Harbor to further its goals?
freshwater sources and timber reserves
rich farmland and areas to fish
rich oil reserves and military bases
large coal reserves and an educated labor source
75
Which of the following was a criticism of the Works Progress Administration?
It created unnecessary projects just to employ people
Too much public funding went to a few companies
It failed to create any lasting public benefits
Too few people found unemployment due to residency requirements
76
What law provided for unemployment compensation and insurance for people who were elderly?
Wagner Act
Social Security Act
Fair Labor Standards Act
Public Utility Company Act
77
What was the purpose of the convoy system?
to prevent U-boats from leaving German ports
to lay underwater mines across the North Sea
to escort U.S. submarines across the Atlantic
to protect supply ships against U-boat attacks
78
What caused France and Great Britain to finally resort to military force in dealing with Germany?
Geramny invaded Poland
Germany invaded Czechoslovakia
Germany occupied the Rhineland
Germany annexed Austria
79
What role did John J. Pershing serve during World War I?
leading the American Expeditionary Force
registering eligible men for Selective Service
capturing over one hundred German prisoners
organizing the convoy system in the Atlantic
80
Which of the following methods did the NAACP use to help African Americans
They focused on removing barriers to black employment
They encouraged African Americans to return to Africa
They fought for legislation to protect African Americans' rights
They staged violent protests to combat racism
81
How was the United States government able to mobilize people to fight in World War I?
It required young men to register for military service
It relied on propaganda to recruit volunteers to fight
It paid soldiers more than most industries paid
It used its large standing army to fight immediately
82
What was the result of the launching of Sputnik?
It started the space race
It encouraged the United Nations to add the Soviet Union as a member
It made the United States more wary of spy planes
It caused other countries to build more nuclear weapons
83
How did striking labor unions often prevent companies from using scabs In the 1930s?
By damaging factory machines
By writing their Congress members
By refusing to show up for work
By remaining inside their factories
84
What was Nixon’s top priority when he entered office?
establishing realpolitik
visiting China and the Soviet Union
gaining an honorable peace in Vietnam
landing a man on the moon
85
How did family life change during the 1920s?
Families were having more children
Families relied less on the advice of experts on child care
There was less equality in marriage
Innovations freed homemakers of some traditional family responsibilities
86
How did the First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt participate in the New Deal?
By negotiating contracts between unions and companies
By working with banks to follow new regulations
By calling for a guaranteed annual income
By advocating for women and the rights of workers
87
What was the primary goal of the quota system?
To limit the number of people entering America from foreign countries
To completely end immigration in America
To prevent African Americans from getting good jobs
To provide Native Americans with U.S. citizenship
88
How was the United States able to produce so much war material in such a short period of time?
outlawing labor rights and controlling all aspects of the lives of workers
forcing industries to compete for resources improving industrial efficiency
converting factories wartime use and organizing resources efficiently
by placing all industry and agriculture under strict state management
89
Why was the War Production Board (WPB) established during World War II?
to spread propaganda and influence the public in favor of the war effort
to control inflation by keeping prices low on most goods and services
to allot resources to the armed forces and war industries as needed
to organize scientists in developing useful new products
90
Which of the following was an effect of Prohibition?
The growth of organized crime
An increase in respect for the new law
The end of the bootlegging industry
An increase in the consumption of alcohol
91
What is one of the roles of the CIA?
to vote in United Nations councils
to provide aid for countries in need
to negotiate peace with other countries
to gather information from abroad
92
What is NATO?
a pact among nations that oppose nuclear weapons
a subcommittee that is part of the United Nations
a defensive military alliance of western nations
a group of countries that want to trade with each other
93
How did Hoover try to help people keep their homes and farms during his administratio?
He signed into law the Federal Home Loan Bank Act
He proposed the Reconstruction Finance Corporation
He encouraged the formation of the Bonus Army
He vetoed the Patman Bill after Congress had passed it
94
What was the goal of President Roosevelt's bank holiday and the passage of the Glass-Steagall Act?
To reassure corporate leaders issuing stock
To put people to work as quickly as possible
To provide financoal assistance to the unemployed
To reestablish the public's faith in the financial system
95
What attracted African Americans to the North during World War I?
Affordable housing
Agriculture work
Equal opportunities
Job opportunities
96
what describe why some Americans believed that fewer immigrants should be allowed to enter the country after WWI?
The country had a more trusting view of foreign-born people
The country had fewer jobs available for immigrants to take
Most immigrants refused to take jobs after entering the country
Most immigrants believed in the system of capitalism
97
How did Germany attempt to prevent food and war materials from reaching Great Britain and the Soviet Union?
by using U-boats to sink U.S. supply ships
by using long-range bombers to attack U.S. factories
by capturing ports in Western Europe
by capturing supply ships in the Atlantic
98
How did Americans express their dissatisfaction for the way Hoover handled the Great Depression?
They voted Republican in 1930 election
They attached his name to negative symbols
They refused to work on the Boulder Dam project
They demanded that the government bail them out
99
How did Mary McLeod Bethune use her position to benefit the African American community?
She set up programs to teach African American students farming methods
organized group of African Americans to advise president on racial issues
led a program to help African migrants integrate into northern cities
coordinated efforts bring electricity to African in the rural south
100
What was one advantage that people in rural areas had during the Great Depression that people in the cities lacked?
The ability to grow food
The ability to live in shantytowns
The ability to relocate to the Pacific Coast States
The ability to obtain assistance at bread lines

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