What was Thomas Edison's most famous invention?

A better version of the light bulb

MAIN causes of World War I

M-Militarism A-Alliances I-Imperialism N-Nationalism

What was the benefit of the 1898 Spanish American War on America?

helped establish US as an imperial power similar to Europe

Why did the federal government build the Hoover Dam?

To provide resources for a growing population

Mass production affected the economy by -

reducing the prices of consumer goods

Some of FDR's New Deal plans were declared unconstitutional because they...

infringed on powers reserved to the states

The Harlem Renaissance refers to:

celebration of African American culture in literature, music & art

What effects did the Treaty of Versailles have on Germany?

Forced to admit they were solely responsible for war and pay reparations

Which one of the following statements concerning the American Expeditionary Force is true?

The AEF broke the stalemate in favor of the Allies

Warren Harding's return to 'normalcy' can be best described as:

Returning America to the way things were prior to WWI

What were the Palmer Raids?

A series of raids against suspected radicals & communists.

Immigration quotas of the 1920s and Sacco/Vanzetti trial were typical of

increase of nativism & growth of Red Scare

Andrew Carnegie was a philanthropist during the Gilded Age. Philanthropy is...

giving money to charitable and educational causes

What was Prohibition?

The banning of alcohol in the United States

The Chinese Exclusion Act was passed primarily because -

nativists were angry at immigrants taking US jobs

Which best describes how investment in the stock market during mid-to-late 1920s contributed to the Great Depression?

People were unable to repay the loans used to purchase stocks

What is the spoils system

Rewarding political suppotors with goverment jobs

The Populist Party fought for...

better conditions for farmers and workers.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) does which of these?

Insures deposits in participating institutions up to $250,000

A lasting result of the New Deal has been the...

the reliance on the federal government

Which statement best explains how bank failures contributed to the Great Depression?

People lost their savings b/c the govt didnt insure deposits

Who was Ida B. Wells?

Campaigned for African American equality in the south.

What was the Great Migration?

The movement of 6 million African Americans from South to North

What did the Social Security Act achieve?

gave financial assistance to retired workers 65+ years old

What was the Mexican Repatriation Act?

sent Mexican-American immigrants back to Mexico during the 1930s

How was Marcus Garvey successful in influencing African American culture?

Instilled black Americans with pride in culture&heritage.

What was an effect of the Teapot Dome Scandal?

increasing distrust of the government

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What was Thomas Edison's most famous invention?
Electricity
Phonea Graphrecorded
Cotton Gin
A better version of the light bulb
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MAIN causes of World War I
M-Militarism A-Alliances I-Isolationism N-No-Man's-Land
M-Militarism A-Alliances I-Imperialism N-Nationalism
M-Money A-Alliances I-Imperialism N-Nationalism
M- Militarism A-Association I-Innovation N- Nationalism
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What was the benefit of the 1898 Spanish American War on America?
set a precedent of including territorial acquisitions in US
they promoted the end of Dollar Diplomacy in Latin America
They increased public support for defense cuts in the US
helped establish US as an imperial power similar to Europe
4
Why did the federal government build the Hoover Dam?
To raise money for Hoover's presidential campaign
To stop the spread of communism
To increase tourism
To provide resources for a growing population
5
This pair of photographs suggests that the major purpose of the Carlisle Indian School was to
teach skills needed for working in the factories
train future leaders in tribal traditions
prepare children for life on the reservation
promote cultural assimilation
6
Mass production affected the economy by -
reducing the prices of consumer goods
raising the costs for agricultural production
lowering the quality of most products
decreasing the need for workers
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What was one of the effects of The Great Depression
High unemployment rates
Extension of credit
Deflation
More loans lent
8
Some of FDR's New Deal plans were declared unconstitutional because they...
required US participation with foreign nations
prevented equal access to the judicial system
infringed on powers reserved to the states
granted privileges to religious organizations
9
The Harlem Renaissance refers to:
Program to promote African American businesses
a struggle for civil rights led by the NAACP
population increase in Harlem
celebration of African American culture in literature, music & art
10
What was the purpose of the assembly line?
produced goods faster and more efficiently
created more jobs
helped make cars more affordable
all of the above
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Gilded Age
Cattle Industry Boom
Railroads dominate
Growth of Political Machines
All of the Above
12
What effects did the Treaty of Versailles have on Germany?
Forced to admit they were solely responsible for war and pay reparations
They were eliminated as a country
They were given land they had lost to France
They were provided help following the war to rebuild
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Which one of the following statements concerning the American Expeditionary Force is true?
Casualties of the AEF were larger than Allied armies
The AEF broke the stalemate in favor of the Allies
the AEF saw relatively little significant combat
the AEF proved largely ineffective in actual combat
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Warren Harding's return to 'normalcy' can be best described as:
Bringing back the main ideas of the Democratic Party
Giving all citizens a voice in their government
Returning America to the way things were prior to WWI
Allowing the production and selling of alcohol
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What were the Palmer Raids?
Raiding of businesses & factories.
raiding of the Palmers neighborhood in search for refugees.
A series of raids against suspected radicals & communists.
Terrorism which took place in the early 1900s.
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Immigration quotas of the 1920s and Sacco/Vanzetti trial were typical of
growing acceptance of cultural differences
rejection of traditional customs and beliefs
increase of nativism & growth of Red Scare
abuses of big business and unfair labor practices
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Andrew Carnegie was a philanthropist during the Gilded Age. Philanthropy is...
stealing money from the poor
giving money to charitable and educational causes
a tool that provides more participation in government
going to war against weak nations
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What was Prohibition?
The prohibiting of a communist regime
When I was prohibited from the school dance :(((
The prohibition of Germans
The banning of alcohol in the United States
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Trench warfare led to...
lengthier training periods for soldiers
a decisive German victory
long periods of stalemates
a reliance on cavalry forces
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The US became an imperial power as a result of
the Boxer Rebellion
the Pan-American conference
the Spanish-American War
the Open Door Policy
21
The Chinese Exclusion Act was passed primarily because -
The railroad companies did not favor Chinese workers
to promote segregation
labor unions wanted to recruit workers
nativists were angry at immigrants taking US jobs
22
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about monopolies?
they discouraged labor unions
they lowered prices
they promoted safe working conditions
they limited competition
23
Which best describes how investment in the stock market during mid-to-late 1920s contributed to the Great Depression?
Financial institutions were not required to report earnings
People were unable to repay the loans used to purchase stocks
Government taxes on stock transactions made it difficult to repay investors
Foreign countries were not required to immediately pay stockholder earnings
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What is the spoils system
Its when the president gives officeholders money
Rewarding political suppotors with goverment jobs
The assassination of andrew jackson
The president hands out money to citizens
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The Populist Party fought for...
the rights of big business.
better conditions for farmers and workers.
allowing population to increase in border states.
lower taxes for wealthy job creators.
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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) does which of these?
Administers Freddie Mac only
Gives monthly checks to the elderly
Services loans
Insures deposits in participating institutions up to $250,000
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The attack on Pearl Harbor led directly to...
the establishment of the Truman Doctrine
US annexation of Hawaii
the implementation of sanctions against Japan
US entry into WWII
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The cause of US entry into World War I in 1917
Sinking of the Lusitania
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
All of the above
Zimmermann Note
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A lasting result of the New Deal has been the...
The President and Supreme court not working together
the reliance on the federal government
the federal government taking control of the stock market
reduction of national debt
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Which statement best explains how bank failures contributed to the Great Depression?
People lost their savings b/c the govt didnt insure deposits
Franklin Roosevelt declared a bank holiday
The interest rates on bank loans were too high
Foreign investors did not invest enough in US banks
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The 19th amendment guaranteed
Women the right to vote
the right to a free and appropriate public education
a federal minimum wage
directed election of Senators
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Who was Ida B. Wells?
Leader in the populist party.
African American leader in the early 1800's.
Campaigned for African American equality in the south.
Gave the cross of gold speech.
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What was the Great Migration?
The movement of 6 million African Americans from East to West.
The movement of 6 million African Americans from West to North.
The movement of 6 million African Americans from South to North
The movement of 6 million African Americans from North to South.
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What did the Social Security Act achieve?
gave financial assistance to orphans
gave financial assistance to retired workers 65+ years old
gave financial assistance to single mothers
gave financial assistance to the unemployed
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Child Labor Laws were reformed during
New Deal
Progressive Era
Great Depression
Imperialism
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What was the Mexican Repatriation Act?
granted citizenship to Mexican-Americans in the US
sent Mexican-American immigrants back to Mexico during the 1930s
eliminate discrimination against Mexican American immigrants
allowed Mexican-Americans to vote in all elections
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How was Marcus Garvey successful in influencing African American culture?
He helped African Americans return to Africa.
Instilled black Americans with pride in culture&heritage.
Key promoter and supporter of the Harlem Renaissance.
founded NAACP to promote friendly policies.
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What caused the Dust Bowl?
long periods of heavy rain
severe drought and high winds
lack of sunshine
severe thunderstorms
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What was an effect of the Teapot Dome Scandal?
increasing distrust of the government
passage of the 18th amendment
an economic recession
impeachment of the president
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When was the attack on Pearl Harbor?
1941
December 7th, 1939
1939
December 7th, 1941

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