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CPUSH - American at War
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A program to provide financial relief to elderly Americans
Social Security
Works Progress Administration
Bracero Program
Executive Order 8802
2
How are the two images above related?
The decrease in immigration led to a resurgence of the KKK
The increase in immigration led to a resurgence of the KKK
An increase in immigration led to the elimination of the KKK
A decrease in immigration lead to the elimination of the KKK
3
British ship sunk by Germany, killing over 1,000 passengers
Armistice
Contraband
Lusitania
bull market
4
What issue was Roosevelt attempting to address with the above message?
Runs on banks
The monetary policy of the United States
Unequal distribution of wealth
Overproduction
5
What principle is established in Herbert Hoover’s speech?
Rugged Individualism
Safety Nets
Government Aid
Democracy
6
How did credit affect average farmers?
It was difficult earning $ while working for “the company”
They were able to purchase their farms from the land owners
They were able to purchase nearly anything they wanted
They were able to expand and earn more money
7
According to Carry Nation, why was their support for prohibition?
Alcohol was hurting the U.S. economy
Alcohol led to drunkenness, which offended Christian leaders
Alcohol caused men to mistreat their families
Most adults in the United States did not consume
8
Which groups of minorities worked in agricultural production during WWII?
African Americans
Japanese Americans
Mexican Americans
Women
9
What theme does this song address about the experience of average Americans?
Many Americans had hope the economy would quickly recover
Many Americans were unable to access the breadlines
Americans were no longer optimistic about the American Dream
Many Americans never experienced wealth and prosperity
10
this prohibits racial discrimination in hiring workers in the defense industry during WWII
Executive Order 8802
Works Progress Administration
Bracero Program
Social Security
11
this program brought Mexicans to work in agriculture w/o traditional rules for immigration
Works Progress Administration
Social Security
Executive Order 8802
Bracero Program
12
What prompted President Wilson to ask Congress for a declaration of war against Germany?
The bombing of Pearl Harbor
Germany’s invasion of France
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The Zimmerman Telegram
13
a long period of rising stock prices
Lusitania
Contraband
Armistice
bull market
14
What was accomplished by the 18th amendment?
It was illegal to be in possession of alcohol
It was illegal to make, sell, or transport alcohol
It was illegal to drink alcohol
All of the above
15
The women in the above image from the 1920s were mostly commonly referred to using what term?
Conservatives
Progressives
Flappers
None of the above
16
What cause of the Great Depression is depicted in the image?
Monetary Policy
High Tariffs and War Debts
Unequal Distribution of Wealth
Overproduction
17
How does the Supreme Court rule in Korematsu v. US?
In wartime, the government can force people to go and fight
In wartime, people have to give up property to the US gov't
In wartime, restrictions can be placed on racial groups
In wartime, restrictions can't be placed on racial groups
18
What did Debs think about the Espionage Law?
He was neutral in regards to the Espionage Law
He supported the Espionage Law to keep Americans safe
He opposed the Espionage Law because it was democratic
19
Mobilizing the American economy for World War II created almost 19 million new jobs and
Flooded the home front with new products
Finally ended the Great Depression
Limited opportunities for minorities and women
Lowered prices on food, clothing, and other goods
20
This photograph is representative of what theme in American art during the Great Depression?
Real life of struggling Americans
comedy
escapism
The American Dream
21
This agency decreased unemployment and created jobs throughout the economy
Bracero Program
Works Progress Administration
Social Security
Executive Order 8802
22
What strategy did Robert Lansing support in regards to U.S. involvement in WWI?
U.S. should limit support to sending supplies to the Allies
The U.S. should remain neutral
The U.S. should fight against Germany
23
Based on the document, how was the jury likely to decide the case against Scopes?
Not guilty b/c it was primarily rural and religious people
Guilty b/c it was primarily rural and religious people
Not guilty b/c it was primarily people from the city
Guilty b/c it was primarily people from the city
24
a temporary agreement to end fighting
Contraband
bull market
Speculation
Armistice
25
Which agency attempted to fix problems with the stock market that led to the Great Depression?
Federal Emergency Relief Association
Securities and Exchange Commission
National Recovery Administration
Civil Works Administration
26
Why was prohibition eventually repealed?
It led to an increase in organized crime
Federal and state governments lost billions in tax revenue
All of the above
It was too difficult to enforce
27
What cause of The Great Depression is exemplified in this excerpt?
Monetary Policy
High Tariffs and War Debts
Overproduction
Stock Market Crash
28
What did Germany plan to propose to Mexico?
Germany sought financial assistance from Mexico
Germany would support a Mexican invasion of the U.S.
Germany would supply submarines to Mexico
Germany wished to remain neutral to the U.S. at all costs
29
Hoover’s actions following the Stock Market Crash can be characterized as…
Effective government intervention
Too much, too soon
Hoover took no action to address the Stock Market Crash
Too little, too late
30
According to the image, which claim is true and can be made about production during wartime?
Both A & C
Production was at it’s peak for each machine during 1944
Women working in factories led to increased production
Factories were being used to produce machines for war
31
By the 1920s, where were the majority of Americans living?
More than 50% of people were living in cities
Less than 10% of people were living in cities
Almost 100% of people were living in cities
Less than 50% of people were living in cities
32
Based on the docs for questions 6 / 7, what issue most divided people in the neutrality debate?
People are unsure of what side to take
The financial cost of the war
Whether or not the U.S. has a strong enough military
Whether or not Germany posed a threat to the United States
33
What is referenced when Thompson says there needs to be “victory over our enemies from within?
Sexism needs to be defeated outside America
Racism and segregation need to be defeated in America
Sexism needs to be defeated in America
Racism and segregation need to be defeated outside America
34
During World War II, the army enlisted women for the first time, although they were barred from
Combat
Office or clerical positions
The barracks
Basic training
35
Which group of people did not get as much support as others under the New Deal?
Farmers
Average workers
African Americans
Stockbrokers
36
making investments in hope that prices will go up resulting in a quick profit
Contraband
bull market
Speculation
Lusitania
37
Which agency attempted to fix the problem of overproduction that led to the Great Depression?
Agricultural Adjustment Act
Public Works Administration
Civilian Conservation Corps
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
38
How has the government changed under the New Deal, according the passage above?
The Supreme Court is more willing to support current issues
The executive branch is more organized
Democracy has increased
All of the above
39
What policy had the United States been following prior to this speech?
Unrestricted support of Britain
Isolationism
None of the above
Communism
40
goods whose importation, exportation, or possession is illegal
Armistice
Contraband
Speculation
bull market
41
What new trend is illustrated in the image above?
overproduction
buying stocks
credit
speculation
42
What argument does “Mother” Jones make in her speech?
industrialists are taking advantage of workers
Steelworkers need to work harder
Industrialists are using their influence to support Germany
Worker strikes need to be more organized
43
What argument could be made about the effect of New Deal programs on farmers?
The New Deal solved unemployment by increasing farm jobs
The New Deal had a positive effect on employment for workers
Americans waited for gov't support instead of getting jobs
The New Deal had a negative effect on employment for workers
44
What strategy did John Works support in regards to U.S. involvement in WWI?
The U.S. should remain neutral
The U.S. should send troops to fight in Europe
The U.S. should send supplies and support the Allies
None of the above
45
closing of banks to avoid bank runs
Social Security
Bank holidays
Bracero Program
Works Progress Administration
46
A difficulty facing cities with war industries was
Relocating Japanese Americans
Racial tensions and riots between whites and minority groups
Rationing
Finding jobs for workers
47
Which of these ideas is NOT one of FDR’s major philosophies for government with his plan?
Recovery
Reform
Relief
Deregulation
48
What government action is being challenged in the case of Korematsu v. US?
The internment of Japanese Americans
The bracero program
The internment of Mexican Americans
The internment of German Americans
49
How does Franklin Delano Roosevelt want to solve the problems of the Great Depression?
Using a quick plan of action
Using a slow plan to gradually make changes
The US will ask other countries for support.
The states will be responsible for making changes
50
What was FDR’s plan for stopping the Great Depression called?
The New Deal
The Stronger Together Plan
The Fair Deal
The Great Society
