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1
What did President Wilson mean by the phrase “peace without victory”?
That the US should withdraw its troops before the war ended.
That fighting should end with neither side claiming victory.
That Germany should be required to rebuild France.
That terms of peace should not punish the defeated nations.
2
When did World War I take place?
1900-1904
1912-1914
1904-1914
1914-1918
3
What piece of legislation gave Congress the power to draft men between the ages of 21 and 30 to join the war?
National Military Recruitment Act
War Registration Act
Selective Service Act
War Powers Act of 1917
4
Which of the following individuals became a popular silent film star during the 1920s?
Charlie Chaplin
Leonardo DiCaprio
Marlon Brando
John Wayne
5
Women’s efforts and sacrifices during World War I led to U.S. government support for which reform?
Universal suffrage
Alcohol prohibition
Racial equality
Religious freedom
6
When looking at the U.S. obtaining both Alaska and Hawaii, which would be the most significant difference?
Alaska is cold, Hawaii is tropical.
We purchased Alaska and seized Hawaii by force.
Alaska is big, Hawaii is small.
They have different types of resources.
7
Which nation was the world’s economic leader after World War I?
The Soviet Union
Great Britain
Germany
United States
8
Why did so many banks collapse at the beginning of the Great Depression?
The stock market collapsed too slowly to collect on debts.
The Federal Reserve put too much money into circulation.
Too many depositors tried to withdraw their money all at once.
Too many investors tried to open new accounts.
9
Created in 1932 to make loans to banks, insurance companies, and railroads.
Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC)
Public Works Administration (PWA)
Glass-Steagall Act (GSA)
National Youth Administration (NYA)
10
The style of writing in which stories are wild, exaggerated, or false is called...
Yellow Journalism
Sensationalism
Tabloidism
Gossip
11
What was the chief complaint of Conservatives against the New Deal?
It promoted free enterprise and individualism.
It was concerned only with saving the banking system.
It brought changes that were too radical for most Americans.
It made the federal government too powerful.
12
Which of the following was an outcome of the Treaty of Paris with Spain to end the Spanish-American War?
All of these statements are true about the Treaty of Paris.
Spain would give the United States Puerto Rico and Guam.
The United States would purchase the Philippines for $20 million.
Cuba would be free from Spanish influence.
13
The man responsible for the Alaskan purchase was...
William Seward
Sherman Williams
Sanford B. Dole
William Sherman
14
Which of the following statements is NOT true about Herbert Hoover?
He was a Republican that believed in a laissez-faire style of governing.
He was elected President of the United States in 1928.
He believed that the government should provide for the needs of the poor.
He felt that charities and neighbors should help the poor.
15
Fundamentalists believed that...
prohibition should be repealed.
drinking alcohol was acceptable.
evolution and creationism could coincide.
the Bible should be taken literally.
16
Why did the U.S. not see the massive number of canal workers dying like those who failed earlier to build a canal?
We learned in the S.A. War the danger of mosquitoes and to kill them off.
Those problems no longer existed which is why we decided to dig the canal.
U.S. was close to Panama, we could ship fresh drinking water to workers.
We held canal work in the dry season when mosquitoes were less threatening.
17
What were the goals of the New Deal?
Increase spending on defense.
Create schools and protect farmers.
Provide relief, recovery, and reform for the American people.
Reform the government and decrease spending.
18
The United States purchased Alaska in 1867. Which can be correctly stated about the purchase?
America saw the need for military posts, jumped at the chance to buy it.
Many Americans felt the purchase was foolish, seeing no use for Alaska.
Americans were very excited due to the possibilities of Alaskan resources.
U.S. felt U.K. needed to get out of N. America and this would be a start.
19
What is the most significant outcome of the Spanish-American War?
The U.S. was beginning to get involved in world affairs.
Spain had to give up Cuba.
Other countries now respected us and were afraid of the United States.
Cubans still speak Spanish today after being ruled by Spain for so long.
20
The U.S. ship that was sent to Havana Harbor to protect American interest in Cuba?
U.S.S. Maine
U.S.S. Nashville
U.S.S. Meramec
U.S.S. Titanic
21
Farmers contributed to the problems that led to the Dust Bowl by...
putting down new layers of topsoil.
damming western rivers and using irrigation techniques.
moving off the plains to find new farmland.
using intensive farming practices that removed protective grasses.
22
What was the nickname given to Harding’s friends that were appointed to high cabinet positions during his presidency?
Harding’s Heroes
The Ohio Gang
The Corrupt Cabinet
The Dishonest Boys
23
One reason for the German surrender in 1918 was that...
the German submarine fleet had been destroyed.
the German blockade of France had failed.
the German tactic of trench warfare was a failure.
many German soldiers were no longer willing to fight.
24
How did the De Lomé Letter influenced the U.S. entry into a war with Spain?
It was a direct request for Spain to use military action against the US.
It called for Cubans to turn on the U.S. and join forces with Spain.
It criticized the American President and was viewed as a national insult.
It was critical of the way the U.S. military was carrying out the war.
25
How and why did some women earn the nickname "flappers" during the 1920s?
They earned it because they worked in bars.
They were called that because they dressed and acted rebelliously.
They were short order waitresses that helped make pancakes in kitchen.
They were sent to prison because of their radical beliefs.
26
Why did trench warfare become a common war strategy during World War I?
France had wanted to drag the war out to punish Germany more after the war.
Modern technology had clashed with outdating fighting methods.
Both sides saw trench warfare as the key to a quick and decisive victory.
Both sides had started using poison gas as a weapon.
27
How were German Americans treated during the war in the United States?
They pledged loyalty to the U.S. and faced violence/abuse.
They were put in camps and had 24 hour surveillance.
They were deported and forced to go back to live in Germany.
They were treated with great respect.
28
What was the highest the unemployment rate reached during the Great Depression?
25%
15%
5%
50%
29
FDR attempted to alter the constitutional principle of checks and balances when he did which of the following?
He selected a different VP candidate as he ran for re-election.
He tried to add 6 members to the Supreme Court to protect the New Deal.
He ran for a 3rd and 4th term when other presidents had stopped at two.
He nominated Francis Perkins as the first female cabinet member.
30
Strategy when an organized group of workers take possession of the workplace by refusing to leave their stations.
Lockouts
Sit-down Strike
Boycotts
Court Packing
31
Who was the leader of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) during World War I?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Douglas MacArthur
Omar Bradley
John J. Pershing
32
From 1930 through 1933 over 5,000 banks closed, what was the cause of these bank failures?
Stock market created a demand for banks that did not exist after the crash.
Many had borrowed $ to purchase stocks and could not repay these loans.
All of these statements are true.
People feared the strength of the banks and many pulled their money out.
33
What difficult task did President Wilson face when he went to Europe to work on the treaty to end WWI?
The treaty talks had started while the war was still going on.
The German government expected to have too much to say in the treaty talks.
Woodrow Wilson’s health was failing.
Allies lost more than the U.S. during the war and wanted to punish Germany.
34
Law that guaranteed an income for the unemployed, disabled, and retirees.
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
Social Security Act (SSA)
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Works Progress Administration (WPA)
35
President Hoover responded cautiously to the depression because he...
was distracted by the giant dust storms in the Great Plains.
thought that the business cycle would correct itself.
wanted to take an aggressive approach to recovery.
had little experience with business methods and economic theory.
36
The Harlem Renaissance refers to...
a struggle for civil rights led by the NAACP.
a population increase in Harlem in the 1920s.
a program to promote African-American owned businesses.
a celebration of African-American culture in literature and art.
37
From which country did the United States purchase Alaska?
Canada
Russia
Great Britain
France
38
What is the government practice of spending more than it takes in from taxes?
Pump Priming
Deficit Spending
Budget Surplus
None of these are correct.
39
How did the consumer economy of the 1920s affect the lives of women?
It made life harder for rural women.
It made life harder for urban women.
It made life easier for women taking care of their homes.
It made it harder for women to be housewives.
40
Brought electricity to thousands of people at an affordable price.
Works Progress Administration (WPA)
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
Wagner Act (WA)
41
Which of these factors helped hide economic problems in the 1920s?
Investors lost confidence in the market.
Farmers sold crop surpluses to pay off their debts.
Americans purchased many consumer goods on credit.
Wages increased at the same pace as worker productivity.
42
Why is the Panama Canal’s construction so important for the United States?
U.S. could send ships from coast to coast, save $, and cut down on travel.
It created many job opportunities for Americans willing to go there.
It created a sense of pride and accomplishment in our country.
It demonstrated to the world that we had become a true world power.
43
What was the main purpose of the fireside chats conducted by President Roosevelt?
They were terms used to give to time off for workers.
They were meetings people held to discuss the problem with the homeless.
They were meetings around the campfire between FDR and his cabinet.
Radio speeches by FDR to keep America informed about progress being made.
44
What was the name of the official treaty that ended World War I?
Treaty of Versailles
The Great Treaty
Paris Peace Treaty
Allied Victory Treaty
45
During World War I, the Allied Powers would consist of which of the following nations?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Italy, and Ottoman Empire
Great Britain, France, Russia, Serbia, and Italy
Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, and U.S.
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, and the Ottoman Empire
46
Why did many Americans decide that the country needed new leadership in 1932?
President Hoover’s localism and volunteerism economic policies had failed.
Prices for farm products were rising again.
Hoover denied responsibility for the use of troops against protesters.
Congress had passed a bill to pay World War I veterans their bonuses early.
47
What project was funded by the federal government in the 1930s to help control the Colorado River?
The Colorado River Dam
Colorado Valley Authority (CVA)
The Western Rivers Act
The Hoover Dam
48
What where shantytowns called during the Great Depression?
Coolidge's Condos
Harding’s Homes
Hoovervilles
Roosevelt’s Resorts
49
Who was President of the United States during the Spanish-American War?
William McKinley
Andrew Johnson
Theodore Roosevelt
Grover Cleveland
50
How was Henry Ford able to reduce the sale price of the Model T?
Ford kept his workers happy by paying them well for a 40-hour work week.
The location of Ford’s plant gave him easy access to resources.
Ford put his cars on assembly lines and reduced the time to make a car.
He studied the techniques of Chicago meatpacking houses.
51
After World War I, what factors led to a crisis in the farming industry?
Americans preferred crops grown internationally and refused U.S. crops.
Low crop demand led to farm incomes declining and they couldn't pay bills.
Our crops were infested with a cancer causing agent due to a bad pesticide.
Europe boycotted American grown products.
52
What role did women play during World War I?
They worked in army hospitals, as ambulance drivers, and in factories.
They kept the family together while the men were away.
Those who had been trained as pilots did non-combat spying missions.
They were radio operators in war zones that saw limited combat.
53
Who was the President of the United States during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Warren G. Harding
54
The Zimmermann Telegram was revealed in March of 1917. Which statement best reflects the significance of this telegram?
Convinced POTUS we couldn't avoid war and he asked Congress to declare war.
It was sent by Germany to Mexico.
It intimidated America and kept us out of the war longer.
It promised Mexico that Germany would help them recover AZ, NM, and TX.
55
Which constitutional amendment officially banned the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcohol?
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
17th Amendment
21st Amendment
56
What did Wilson hope to accomplish with the League of Nations?
He wanted it to give people the right to choose their government.
To create a group where issues were resolved peacefully.
He believed it could prevent freedom of seas and free trade.
That Germany pay countries it damaged during the war.
57
How did America become aware of the problems down in Cuba?
We had tried to colonize Cuba ourselves.
Cuban government had issued a request to rid them of the Spanish invaders.
We looked for someplace to expand and Cuba is very close to Florida.
Cubans fled or were exiled, came to the U.S. and shared the information.
58
Term for the devotion and pride to one's country that led to the outbreak of World War I.
Self-determination
Nationalism
Militarism
All of the above
59
Which country had tried unsuccessfully to build a canal in Panama prior to the U.S. attempt?
France
Spain
Russia
Great Britain
60
How did World War I contribute to the African American Great Migration?
By improving the South’s economy.
By creating jobs in the North.
By forcing African American men to become soldiers.
By ending segregation in the military.
61
What was the destination of most Dust Bowl migrants (Okies/Arkies)?
Cities to find work.
California’s central valley.
Agricultural areas to the north.
Kansas City.
62
What event happened when the Bonus Army marched in protest on Washington D.C.?
Federal troops used tear-gas and marched with bayonets on the protesters.
Over 20,000 protesters set up camps and peacefully protested.
Congress ordered MacArthur to use federal troops to remove the protesters.
MacArthur was ordered by Hoover to use force to remove the protesters.
63
What were the men from the United States that worked on the Panama Canal given?
A pat on the back.
Stock shares in the company that paid for the building of the Panama Canal.
Medallions that had been made from medal of abandoned French equipment.
Jobs back in the United States after the canal work was finished.
64
What precedent was established by the Espionage and Sedition Acts that were signed into law in the U.S. during WWI?
American life centered on propaganda trying to eliminate German culture.
The government stepped up its rule so that German Americans were safe.
Basic human rights like free speech may be limited if it presents a danger.
Americans have freedoms that can't be limited regardless of the time.
65
Which of the following statements are true about the Rough Riders?
They were a segregated unit.
All of these statements are true.
They were led by Leonard Wood and Theodore Roosevelt.
They were a volunteer unit that was key to a U.S. victory at San Juan Hill.
66
Public works project intended to promote environmental conservation and reforestation.
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Wagner Act (WA)
Social Security Act (SSA)
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
67
Who was one of the most active first ladies in history that worked for political, racial, and social justice?
Bess Truman
Edith Wilson
Eleanor Roosevelt
Lou Hoover
68
The sense of group identity created by the Harlem Renaissance...
was lost by the end of the 1920s.
formed a basis for later progress for blacks in America.
ended discrimination against blacks in America.
enabled African Americans to form their own nation.
69
Presidents Harding and Coolidge favored policies that...
aided the growth of business.
brought about social reform.
encouraged activism.
discouraged a laissez-faire approach to the economy.
70
Regulated the trade in stocks, bonds, and other securities.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
National Youth Administration (NYA)
Glass-Steagall Act (GSA)
Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC)
71
What is the belief that people have an obligation to expand and spread their way of life called?
Cultural Dominance
National Honor
Manifest Destiny
Global Dominance
72
Why is Louis Armstrong considered a jazz legend?
For becoming the first white musician to contribute to jazz.
For predicting the U.S. will be best remembered for the baseball and jazz.
For his ability to play the trumpet and his subtle sense of improvisation.
For being the highest-paid African American entertainer.
73
What was the name of President Wilson's peace plan he had hoped to put into place after the war?
Creditor Nation
Selective Service Act
Conscientious Objectors
Fourteen Points
74
Other than exposing bad meat, what was the main purpose of Sinclair’s book?
To make meat more affordable so poor Americans could eat better.
To expose the inhuman working conditions faced by many immigrants.
To promote his own political agenda.
To get back at the U.S. military for poorly supplying U.S. forces in Cuba.
75
What international event led to the Red Scare?
An election in Britain.
An epidemic in Germany.
A revolution in Russia.
A murder in Italy.
76
What was a major result of Henry Ford’s innovative manufacturing techniques?
The sale price of the average car increased.
More Americans bought cars from overseas.
Fewer Americans had jobs.
The sale price of cars went down.
77
The main factor causing urban sprawl in the 1920s was...
the automobile.
a change in the birthrate.
the use of electricity.
growth in industry.
78
At its heart, the Scopes Trial was a clash between...
biology and science.
religion and science.
evolution and science.
education and science.
79
What event occurred on Black Tuesday?
The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates.
Germany stopped reparation payments to the United States.
Investors sold more than 16 million shares of stock.
Unemployment reached nearly 25 percent.
80
In 1920, American voters elected a President who promised...
sweeping economic and social change.
to increase the U.S. role in world affairs.
a return to simpler times.
to continue the policies of Woodrow Wilson.
81
Why were nativists opposed to immigration?
They feared a civil war between the United States and Mexico.
They feared the loss of jobs and damage to America’s traditions.
They feared that Americans would be forced to move to other countries.
They feared that an illegal immigrant would be elected President.
82
Which U.S. President was responsible for the construction of the Panama Canal?
Grover Cleveland
William McKinley
William Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
83
Which of the following world leader's assassination led to the spark that triggered World War I?
Gavrilo Princip
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Czar Nicholas II
84
Public works project that led to the construction of new schools, courthouses, and hospitals.
National Youth Administration (NYA)
Glass-Steagall Act (GSA)
Public Works Administration (PWA)
Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC)
85
Why would nations participate in the strategy of imperialism?
All of these statements are correct.
Create a base in which to sell products manufactured in the mother country.
To take advantage of the raw materials the colony has to offer.
To spread a culture that is felt to be superior to what is currently there.
86
Provided grants for on-the-job training to 16 - 25 year olds.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Glass-Steagall Act (GSA)
National Youth Administration (NYA)
Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC)
87
Created stricter regulations of national banks and the FDIC.
Public Works Administration (PWA)
Glass-Steagall Act (GSA)
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC)
88
Why did the 1920s decade earn the nickname the "Roaring Twenties?"
Immigration was at an all time high during this decade.
Many lions ran free in the United States.
It was in regards to all the strikes that occurred during the decade.
It was a time of great progress and growth for the United States.
89
Which opponent of the New Deal proposed a program to help poor Americans and what did he propose?
Father Coughlin believed Roosevelt should do more for the economy.
Townsend suggested offering aid to older Americans hurt by the depression.
Huey Long proposed a high tax program on the rich and sharing of wealth.
Hoover suggested FDR promote a spirit of liberty to help poor Americans.
90
Buying stock on margin remained profitable as long as...
stock prices fell.
buyers did not acquire collateral.
stock prices rose.
buyers did not take out loans.
91
Law that gave employees the right to form and join unions.
Wagner Act (WA)
Social Security Act (SSA)
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
92
The Central Powers were which of the following countries?
Russia, Germany, Bulgaria, and Austria-Hungary.
France, Russia, Italy, U.S., and Great Britain.
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, and the Ottoman Empire.
Great Britain, France, Serbia, and the United States.
93
What was the condition of America’s economy following World War I?
There was a long, gradual decline in America’s economy.
There was immediate nationwide prosperity.
There was a long recession.
There was a brief recession, followed by economic growth.
94
What was the Teapot Dome Scandal?
Involved moving oil reserves from the Navy to the Interior Department.
Wasted tax money by spending thousands of dollars on floor cleaner.
Allowed Harding to reduce government regulation of businesses.
Allowed the A.G. to use his position to accept money from criminals.
95
Which of the following statements best describes the impact of World War I on the American economy?
Prices decreased
Unemployment increased
Production decreased
Regulation increased
96
During FDR's inaugural speech he said, “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” What did he mean by this?
He had concerns that the Red Scare from the 1920s would return.
Citizens need trust in the economy and bad things happen when we overreact.
Citizens were so poor that all they could think about was their hardships.
Warn citizens that expanding through imperialism would harm our nation.
97
Why did Al Capone became infamous during the 1920s?
He made millions of dollars with the illegal sale of alcohol.
He ran the famous Cotton Club in Harlem, New York.
He had the World Series fixed and made millions of dollars gambling.
He successfully ran for President in the 1928 election.
98
Program that employed artists, actors, and writers to complete federally funded projects.
Wagner Act (WA)
Works Progress Administration (WPA)
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
Social Security Act (SSA)
99
How did Prohibition contribute to the growth of organized crime?
By making it easier for bootleggers to branch into illegal activities.
By strengthening respect for the law.
By forcing farmers to grow grain for the production of alcohol.
By forcing police to enforce anti-liquor laws.
100
What United States event was a time of an economic downturn and high unemployment that lasted between 1929-1941?
World War II
The Great Depression
The New Deal
The Roaring Twenties
