According to this excerpt, the Treaty of Versailles:

created a short-lived, unstable peace,

Which combination of factors contributed most to the start of the Great Depression of the 1930's?

overproduction and the excessive use of credit

What was the Bonus Army?

WWI veterans who petitioned for an early payment scheduled to in 1945.

On which two fronts did Germany fight during World War I?

Russia to the east and France to the west.

Why was Eugene v. Debs jailed in 1918?

for publicly urging workers not to support the war effort

How did the New Deal affect American agriculture?

The Agricultural Adjustment Act raised the prices of agricultural products.

The quotation below came immediately before which of the following?

the entry of the United States into World War I

What did the Civilian Conservation Corps, Public Works Administration, and Works Progress Administration have in common?

They were programs that created jobs improving public buildings.

Which events best support the image of the 1920's as a decade of nativist sentiment?

the passage of the National Origins Act and the rise of the Ku Klux Klan

"Public Ignores Prohibition" "Evolution and Creation Debated" "Women Bring Change" What do these headlines illustrate?

conflict between traditional and modern values

What was one cause of the stock market crash of 1929 and the Great Depression that followed?

Speculators had purchased shares of stock on margin with borrowed funds.

What was the reaction of American “big business” to FDR’s New Deal programs?

Business leaders largely opposed Roosevelt’s New Deal programs.

In the 1920's the Immigration act of 1924 and the Sacco and Vanzetti trial were typical of the:

increase in nativism and intolerance

The picture below best represents:

the threats of the battlefield during the war.

What is the main idea of this cartoon?

President Roosevelt wanted to end Supreme Court opposition to the New Deal

The Scopes Trial, National Prohibition, and the behavior of "flappers" were all signs of disagreement over:

traditional values and changing lifestyles

In the United States, the decade of the 1920's was characterized by:

increased consumer borrowing and spending

Which action best demonstrated the US effort to isolate itself from European conflicts after World War I?

refusing to join the League of Nations

What was the impact of the Dust Bowl on American agriculture?

The Dust Bowl led to the mass exodus of farmers due to the unfarmable soil.

What were the contents of the Zimmermann telegram sent from Germany?

Germany's proposal that an alliance will ensure the return of Mexican land.

What was the result of the election of 1932?

Roosevelt won in one of the largest landslides in American history.

How were many German-Americans treated during WWI?

They were severely harassed by other Americans.

The New Deal was a major change in United States history because

the government became more involved in important aspects of the economy

After World War I, which factor was the major cause of the migration of many African Americans to the North?

increased job opportunities in Northern cities

What was the purpose of the Social Security Act?

To supply retired Americans with monthly pensions

America’s initial response to the genocide of the Jews was

Welcoming Jewish immigrants to the U.S.

President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points were intended to:

prevent international tensions from leading to war

What was the most likely cause of the election results shown on the map?

Most voters blamed President Herbert Hoover for the Great Depression.

After WWII, the legal basis for the trials of German and Japanese wartime officials was that these officials had

committed crimes against humanity

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1
The Americans entered into WWII after
Germans attacked Poland
Germans bombed Great Britain
Italians invaded France
Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor
2
According to this excerpt, the Treaty of Versailles:
proved to be an effective peace agreement.
was not recognized by most nations.
ensured long-lasting international order.
created a short-lived, unstable peace,
3
Which combination of factors contributed most to the start of the Great Depression of the 1930's?
immigration restrictions and lack of skilled workers
high taxes and overspending on social welfare programs
overproduction and the excessive use of credit
United States war debts and declining value of the dollar
4
What was the Bonus Army?
Hoover’s team of financial advisers who designed the RFC
Bankers who were criticized after receiving bonuses during the Depression.
The men under Gen. MacArthur who cleared the Hooverville in Washington D.C.
WWI veterans who petitioned for an early payment scheduled to in 1945.
5
The Country Labeled "4" here is:
Russia
Germany
Serbia
Bulgaria
6
The Country Labeled "5" here is:
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Russia
Italy
7
On which two fronts did Germany fight during World War I?
Russia to the east and Italy to the south.
France to the west and Belgium to the north.
Russia to the east and France to the west.
Switzerland to the south and Russia to the east.
8
What was the consequence of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff of 1930?
International trade collapsed
Increased American exports
Lowered prices on international goods
Loosened banking regulation to increase financial liquidity
9
Why was Eugene v. Debs jailed in 1918?
for teaching German to public school students
for publicly urging workers not to support the war effort
for joining the American Protective League
for leaking government information to Germany
10
How did the New Deal affect American agriculture?
The Agricultural Adjustment Act raised the prices of agricultural products.
The CCC gave money to farmers and sharecroppers, increasing labor force.
The programs largely neglected agriculture and focused on industry.
New Deal programs generally resulted in lower profits for American farmers.
11
Which of these was the most feared new weapon of World War I?
armored tanks
poison gas
airplanes
machine guns
12
What event led to World War II?
Battle of the Bulge
Yalta Conference
Treaty of Versailles
Battle of Marne
13
The quotation below came immediately before which of the following?
the sinking of the Lusitania by German submarines
the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Imperial Japan
the entry of the United States into World War I
the establishment of the League of Nations
14
What is the term used to describe a policy of glorifying the armed forces and keeping an army prepared for war?
patriotism
nationalism
imperialism
militarism
15
The World War II Axis powers included
Italy, Germany , and Japan
Germany, Italy, and the Soviet Union
Austria, Germany, and the Soviet Union
Spain, Italy, and Germany
16
What did the Civilian Conservation Corps, Public Works Administration, and Works Progress Administration have in common?
They helped revitalize abandoned farms.
They were all attempts by Republican lawmakers to undermine FDR’s policies.
They did not gain enough public support to go into effect.
They were programs that created jobs improving public buildings.
17
Which events best support the image of the 1920's as a decade of nativist sentiment?
the growth of the auto industry and the Teapot Dome Affair
the Scopes trial and the passage of women's suffrage
the passage of the National Origins Act and the rise of the Ku Klux Klan
the Washington Naval Conference and the Kellogg-Briand Pact
18
"Public Ignores Prohibition" "Evolution and Creation Debated" "Women Bring Change" What do these headlines illustrate?
conflict between traditional and modern values
hostility of certain groups toward ethnic minorities
debate over the role of government in the economy
trend towards mass consumption of consumer goods
19
What was one cause of the stock market crash of 1929 and the Great Depression that followed?
Speculators had purchased shares of stock on margin with borrowed funds.
Low farm production had weakened banks.
Federal tax cuts had caused high inflation.
Costs associated with World War I had bankrupted the economy.
20
The partnership formed between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire was called:
Triple Entente.
Eastern Block.
Triple Alliance.
Central Powers.
21
The Country Labeled "2" here is:
Spain
Germany
Belguim
France
22
What was the reaction of American “big business” to FDR’s New Deal programs?
Business leaders were indifferent to Roosevelt’s New Deal programs.
Business leaders largely opposed Roosevelt’s New Deal programs.
Business leaders were eager to lend their support to the programs.
Business leaders used their political weight to lobby for more programs.
23
The 1925 trial of John Scopes reflects the conflict between:
Prohibition and organized crime
traditional roles and new roles for women
science and religion
isolation and international involvement
24
In the 1920's the Immigration act of 1924 and the Sacco and Vanzetti trial were typical of the:
support of humanitarian causes
increase in nativism and intolerance
rejection of traditional customs and beliefs
acceptance of cultural differences
25
Policy of giving aggressors what they want in order to avoid conflict
Appeasement
Blitzkrieg
Benito Mussolini
Holocaust
26
The picture below best represents:
the dangers associated with nuclear warfare.
the efficiency of aerial bombardment.
the threats of the battlefield during the war.
the economic hardships on the home front.
27
What is the main idea of this cartoon?
Congress refused to pass New Deal legislation.
President Roosevelt wanted to end Supreme Court opposition to the New Deal
President Roosevelt had not faced any opposition to his New Deal.
Congress voted to increase the size of the Supreme Court.
28
The Scopes Trial, National Prohibition, and the behavior of "flappers" were all signs of disagreement over:
traditional values and changing lifestyles
causes of the Great Depression
the return to normalcy
the benefits of new technology
29
In the United States, the decade of the 1920's was characterized by:
the active involvement of the US in European affairs
a willingness to encourage immigration to the United States
increased consumer borrowing and spending
major reforms in national labor legislation
30
The Country Labeled "1" here is:
Spain
Britain
France
Ottoman Empire
31
Which action best demonstrated the US effort to isolate itself from European conflicts after World War I?
refusing to join the League of Nations
attempting to improve relations with Asia
lowering tariff rates
failing to sign international disarmament agreements
32
What was the impact of the Dust Bowl on American agriculture?
The Dust Bowl led to the mass exodus of farmers due to the unfarmable soil.
The Dust Bowl enticed women to become farmers in the Great Plains.
The Dust Bowl led to a boom of African American farms in the Great Plains.
The fertile soil of the Dust Bowl brought Americans to the Great Plains.
33
What were the contents of the Zimmermann telegram sent from Germany?
Germany's proposal that an alliance will ensure the return of Mexican land.
Germany's insistence that Mexican's government refused to help the Allies.
Germany's threat that it would no longer trade with Mexico.
Germany's war secret given to Mexican's government when the US entered WWI.
34
What was the result of the election of 1932?
Hoover narrowly won reelection.
Roosevelt won in one of the largest landslides in American history.
Roosevelt and Hoover tied. The House broke the tie in favor of Roosevelt.
Roosevelt won the presidency but lost the popular vote.
35
How were many German-Americans treated during WWI?
They were honored for their loyalty to America.
They were protected by the government.
They were severely harassed by other Americans.
They were forced into prison camps.
36
The New Deal was a major change in United States history because
previous administrations had not had to deal with depressions
it established the precedent of balanced Federal budgets
the government became more involved in important aspects of the economy
it led to a clash between the branches of government
37
Which of these were among the Central Powers during World War I?
the United States and Russia
France and Britain
Italy and Japan
Germany and Austria-Hungary
38
After World War I, which factor was the major cause of the migration of many African Americans to the North?
the start of the Harlem Renaissance
laws passed in Northern State to end racial segregation
Federal government job-training programs
increased job opportunities in Northern cities
39
What was the purpose of the Social Security Act?
To help build relations between America and foreign businesses
To supply retired Americans with monthly pensions
To support Americans who lost their jobs
To further tax the wealthiest Americans
40
The Country Labeled "6" here is:
Belguim
Germany
Russia
Austria-Hungary
41
The murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria led to the outbreak of World War I.
True
False
42
America’s initial response to the genocide of the Jews was
Closing its doors to outsiders.
Conducting peace talks to Hitler
Welcoming Jewish immigrants to the U.S.
Sending troops to Germany to free them.
43
According to the map above, which nation-state was formed following World War I?
Germany
France
Poland
Greece
44
President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points were intended to:
punish Germany for causing World War I
redistribute Germany's colonies among the Allied nations
prevent international tensions from leading to war
make the US, Great Britain, and France into leading world powers
45
How was FDR able to renew American confidence in the banking system?
He closed American banks for 4 days to allow for reviews and new policies.
He delivered a speech to the people that promoted the reliability of banks.
All of the above
He passed new regulations that increased federal oversight over the banks.
46
Put the events in order: A- WWI, B- New Deal, C- Economic Boom, D- Stock Market Crash, E- FDR is President, F- WWII
A, B, D, E, C, F
A, C, E, D, B, F
A, D, C, E, B, F
A, C, D, E, B, F,
47
What was the immediate result of trench warfare?
fewer casualties on both sides
an easy victory for the Central Powers
an easy victory for the Allied Powers
massive deadlock
48
What was the most likely cause of the election results shown on the map?
It is difficult to defeat an incumbent President.
Most voters blamed President Herbert Hoover for the Great Depression.
Franklin D. Roosevelt had more business experience than Herbert Hoover.
Republican Party popularity had been declining for several elections.
49
After WWII, the legal basis for the trials of German and Japanese wartime officials was that these officials had
established communist police states
violated nonaggression pacts
committed crimes against humanity
overthrown monarchies by force
50
What was a major reason American farmers failed to obtain a fair share of the economic prosperity of the 1920's?
Banks refused to lend money to farmers
The government controlled food prices
Crops failed due to poor weather conditions
Farm crops were overproduced
51
What would the series of actions taken by Roosevelt during the “Hundred Days” session of Congress come to be known as?
The Development Deal
The New Deal
The Square Deal
The Fair Deal
52
During World War II, the government set up detention camps for
German Americans
Japanese Americans
Labor Protestors
African Americans
53
The 1920's are sometimes called the "Roaring 20's" because:
political reforms made government more democratic
widespread social and economic change occurred
foreign trade prospered after World War I
the United States assumed a leadership role in world affairs
54
The worst death camp during the Holocaust.
Auschwitz
Munich
Landsburg
Dachau
55
Which of the following identifies a reason why the U.S. chose to side with the Allies during WWI?
All of the Above
Economic ties were stronger
Similar democratic institutions and legal systems
Common ancestry and language
56
The deliberate and systematic extermination of a group of people
Genocide
Kamikaze
United Nations
Manhattan Project
57
Which country conducted a naval blockade of Germany?
Ireland
Britain
Austria-Hungary
the United States
58
What is the term used for Britain and France giving in to some of the demands of Hitler?
Appeasement
Blitzberg
Internment
Propaganda
59
Before World War I, when was the last time the United States had had a draft?
the French and Indian War
the Civil War
the American Revolution
the War of 1812
60
The Country Labeled "7" here is:
Italy
Serbia
Bulgeria
Ottoman Empire
61
A valid conclusion based on the experience of JapaneseAmericans during World War II is that in wartime
first-generation immigrants become security risks
fear and uncertainty do not interfere with normal life
constitutional liberties may be limited
loyalty oaths are necessary to protect the national interest
62
In the 1920s, which economic factor led to the Great Depression?
lack of investment in the stock market
overproduction of farm products and manufactured goods
failure to develop new consumer goods industries
attempt by the United States to promote free trade
63
Which of these is NOT considered a major cause of World War I?
the alliance system
congressionalism
nationalism
militarism
64
Totalitarianism means:
Limited control by government
No control by government
No government
Absolute control by government
65
Britain and France declared war on Germany after the invasion of
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Italy
Russia
66
Successor of FDR that led the US through the final stages of WW2:
Benito Mussolini
Harry S. Truman
Joseph Stalin
Dwight D Eisenhower
67
What were FDR's speeches to the public called?
State of the Union Address
Fireside chats
Inaugural Address
National Address
68
Hitler’s Final Solution included which of the following?
Attacking Russia
Laws restricting Jews
Deportation of Jews
Concentration Camps
69
Who was NOT a part of the “Big Three”?
FDR
Neville Chamberlain
Joseph Stalin
Winston Churchill
70
What was President Wilson's stated goal for bringing the United States into World War I?
to return Russia's tsar to the throne
to avenge the sinking of the Lusitania
to keep Mexico from reconquering Texas
to make the world safe for democracy
71
Which of the following best describes the distribution of wealth amongst the American public in the 1920s.
Most Americans enjoyed financially stable lives and poverty rates were low.
All of the Above
Wealth was evenly distributed across all sectors of the American public.
Rural Americans were finally becoming prosperous after the previous decade.
72
Which feature of the immigration laws of the 1920's was different from prior laws?
Refugees from war-torn Europe were encouraged to enter the United States
Quotas were set to limit immigration from many countries
Preference was granted to Chinese immigrants
Efforts were made to stop illegal immigration from Latin America
73
What is the name the international organization created at the end of the First World War?
United Nations
The European Union
Peace Summit
League of Nations
74
What was designed to stop massive withdrawals from banks?
CCC
The New Deal
Bank Holiday
FDIC
75
Why did President Franklin Roosevelt want to expand the Supreme Court of the United States beyond nine justices?
Since the justices liked his programs, he wanted them approved by more.
He wanted the court to be full of people who would like his programs.
He thought one of the justices was biased and wanted to balance the votes.

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