Why were labor unions organized by workers in the late 19th century?

Because unions fought to improve working conditions.

Why is jazz representative of the 1920s?

It was innovative, carefree and modern.

How did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand affect World War One?

It was the catalyst that started the war.

Why did the US fight in the Spanish-American war?

To expand American influence abroad.

Which statement is NOT true of 19th Amendment granting American women the right to vote in 1920

Pres Wilson celebrated passage as one of earliest supporters

Why did Roosevelt want to build the Panama Canal?

cut time it took to get from San Francisco to New York- 1/2

How did Republican stance on inflation differ to that of the Democrats during the Gilded Age

Dem-infl-benef debtor-Republicans opp infl-favored investors

How was the work of Henry Ford influenced by Frederick W. Taylor?

Ford included ideas abt efficiency stand. in assembly line

Which of the following best defines nativism?

pref for US-born inhab over US inhab born in foreign country

How were wages of American men, immigrants, women and children different for the same work?

American men were paid at the highest rate.

Identify which of the following is the most likely profile of a Ku Klux Kan victim in the 1920s

A 40-year-old Jewish male from Indianapolis

Why did Italy drop out of the Big Four?

Italy's demand for more territory was denied

Why was the St. Valentine Day Massacre a significant event?

Because people realized how bad organized crime had become.

Why was the United States more likely to enter the WWI on the side of the Allied Powers?

US already invested money & equipment with Allied Powers

Which of the following is a likely profile of a Progressive reformer?

34-year-old white male from Chicago-investigative journalist

Which of the following best defines imperialism?

a nation works to expand power&influence over another nation

Which of the following contributed to the crash of the stock market in October of 1929?

People frantically selling their stock on New York Exchange.

Which of the following did Social Darwinism try to justify?

Anti-immigrant policies and attitudes.

Social Darwinism tried to excuse _____.

the lack of basic worker protections by federal government

Why did the Second Industrial Revolution positively impact the middle class?

growing number of white-collar jobs

Why were building codes used in New York during the 1890s?

To prevent fire spread through buildings in minutes.

Why is Langston Hughes considered an influential figure of the Harlem Renaissance?

writing ability, and his pioneering of jazz poetry

How is the Eighteenth Amendment still present in contemporary American politics?

It isn't, it has been repealed by Twenty-First Amendment.

What is true about the Rough Riders and the Buffalo Soldiers?

Rough Riders-led by Theo Roos&Buffalo Sold- Af Amer soldiers

Which is the best explanation of a trust?

An 'umbrella' corporation that oversees several companies.

Which of the following is an accurate description of politics in the late 19th century?

Politicians did not pursue very ambitious policies.

Which is profile of a person who did NOT benefit significantly from Woodrow Wilson's presidency

A 25-year-old African American male worker from Washington.

Why was Al Capone charged with tax evasion, as opposed to other crimes?

There was not much evidence on other crimes,just tax evasion

Which person most likely to be able to legally immigrate to the United States in the 1890s?

middle-aged healthy white Dutch male with no criminal record

Which terms best describe urban life in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

Overcrowded, Dirty, Segregated and Exciting

Why did organized crime increase in the 1920s?

Because criminals took advantage of prohibition.

How did D.W. Griffith's 1915 movie Birth of a Nation impact status of Afr-American civil rights

Negatively, because it glorified the Ku Klux Klan

The sinking of the Lusitania is comparable to which of the following historical events?

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941

What was a key reason why the Wilson won the 1912 presidential election?

Taft and Roosevelt split the former Republican vote.

Which is FALSE regarding sport & leisure activities during the Second Industrial Revolution?

most popular spec sport at turn of 20th century -basketball

Archduke Franz Ferdinand was

The crowned prince of Austria- Hungary

Why did people go to speakeasies in the 1920s?

alcohol was prohibited, people drank in these illegal bars

Why were the 1920s referred to as the Roaring Twenties?

economy prosperous,consumer culture,stock market successful

studbud

US history 1877-1929

70 termsStudBud Administration96 plays

Flashcards70 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 70

Answers

1
Why were labor unions organized by workers in the late 19th century?
Because unions fought to improve working conditions.
Because they wanted a social outlet.
Because they saw labor union victories in Europe.
Because their bosses encouraged them to form unions.
2
Why is jazz representative of the 1920s?
It required that many musicians work together.
It was a genre enjoyed by people of all races & ethnicities
It was innovative, carefree and modern.
It relied on nontraditional beats.
3
Which nation was NOT added to the U.S. as a protectorate because of the Treaty of Paris?
Philippines
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Guam
4
How did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand affect World War One?
It was the final event that ended the war.
caused England to invade France, making Germany very angry.
It was the event that led to United States entering the war.
It was the catalyst that started the war.
5
Why did the US fight in the Spanish-American war?
To expand American influence abroad.
To protect the US borders.
To annex western territories.
For freedom.
6
Which statement is NOT true of 19th Amendment granting American women the right to vote in 1920
It was referred to as the Susan B. Anthony Amendment
It met tough opposition through anti-suffrage forces
Pres Wilson celebrated passage as one of earliest supporters
considered most sig. democratic achievement of the Prog Era
7
Why did Roosevelt want to build the Panama Canal?
show Europe how influential America could be in Lat. America
cut time it took to get from San Francisco to New York- 1/2
symbol of American economic, political&technological power.
help rebels separate from Colombia.
8
How did Republican stance on inflation differ to that of the Democrats during the Gilded Age
both parties were strongly against inflation
both parties supported inflation - it favored large banks
Dem-infl-benef debtor-Republicans opp infl-favored investors
Rep-for inflation-benef farmer-Dem opp infl-benef industries
9
How was the work of Henry Ford influenced by Frederick W. Taylor?
Ford included Taylor's ideas about marketing
Ford included Taylor's ideas about leadership
Ford included Taylor's ideas about employee benefits
Ford included ideas abt efficiency stand. in assembly line
10
Which of the following best defines nativism?
pref for US-born inhab over US inhab born in foreign country
close America to immigration-rely on domestic births only
force immigrants to assimilate-become like 'real' Americans
preference for American Indians over Europeans
11
How were wages of American men, immigrants, women and children different for the same work?
Immigrants were paid at the highest rate.
American men were paid at the highest rate.
Children were not paid at all.
Women were paid at the lowest rate.
12
Identify which of the following is the most likely profile of a Ku Klux Kan victim in the 1920s
A 35-year-old Hispanic American female from New Jersey
A 20-year-old Native American male from Wisconsin
A 30-year-old Hispanic American male from Washington
A 40-year-old Jewish male from Indianapolis
13
Why did Italy drop out of the Big Four?
Italy had too many conflicting ideas.
Italy did not want to 'punish' Germany like other 3 nations
Italy carried too much guilt for actions carried out in WWI.
Italy's demand for more territory was denied
14
Who was in charge of American troops during World War I?
Dwight Eisenhower
John J. Pershing
Robert E. Lee
Woodrow Wilson
15
How did many celebrities, such as Charlie Chaplin, contribute to the American war effort?
significantly helped Woodrow Wilson in reelection campaign
Many were secretly pacing info to American intelligence serv
appeared in propaganda spots- they mocked the German Kaiser
They helped promote bonds
16
Why was the St. Valentine Day Massacre a significant event?
Because Capone's men killed police officers.
Because people realized how bad organized crime had become.
Because government officials were threatened.
public found out mafia was transporting drugs & alcohol.
17
Why was the United States more likely to enter the WWI on the side of the Allied Powers?
The U S already had solid trading relationship w/Britain
US already invested money & equipment with Allied Powers
Germany and US made promise to fight Britain together
Germany had received numerous shipments American supplies.
18
Which best describes 1920s urban culture?
Victorian and traditional
Conservative and religious
Postmodern
Modern and indulgent
19
name of African-Amer artistic& intellectual movement-took place in New York City during 1920s
Harlem Renaissance
The Art Deco Movement
Brooklyn Renaissance
New York Surrealism
20
Which was NOT an effect of the Second Industrial Revolution?
Scientific Management
Economic growth
New inventions
Corporations
21
Which of the following is a likely profile of a Progressive reformer?
29-year-old white male from NY who works at stock exchange
34-year-old white male from Chicago-investigative journalist
37-year-old white male-Vermont-elected Cong as independent
3-year-old white male from Texas who owns a ranch.
22
Which is NOT a theme associated with 1920s urban culture?
Movie-going
Feminism
Traditionalism
Alcohol consumption
23
Which of the following best defines imperialism?
a nation works to expand power&influence over another nation
a nation closes off its border&goes into isolationism
U.S. needed to contain influence of all of foreign rivals
The idea that the U.S. was destined to spread
24
Which of the following contributed to the crash of the stock market in October of 1929?
economic shift from wartime to peacetime productions.
Wealthy New Yorkers buying new stock at high prices.
Too many people buying large purchases on installment loans.
People frantically selling their stock on New York Exchange.
25
Which of the following did Social Darwinism try to justify?
Accepting immigrants from southern Europe only.
Forcing immigrants to live in ethnic enclaves.
Anti-immigrant policies and attitudes.
anti-gov protests about federal gov holding too much power
26
Social Darwinism tried to excuse _____.
violent strikes and lockouts by labor unions
the lack of basic worker protections by federal government
murder of Pinkerton detectives en route to break a strike
the organization of workers into simple labor unions
27
Why did the Second Industrial Revolution positively impact the middle class?
deregulation and the decrease of the federal tax rate
growing number of blue-collar jobs
many Americans moved back to the farms
growing number of white-collar jobs
28
Why were building codes used in New York during the 1890s?
To alleviate the problem of housing.
To identify where the different ethnic groups lived.
To prevent fire spread through buildings in minutes.
To identify the positioning of houses and factories.
29
Why is Langston Hughes considered an influential figure of the Harlem Renaissance?
civil rights activism-work helping Af American communities
musical talent, and his pioneering of romantic poetry.
political activism, and his run for Congress.
writing ability, and his pioneering of jazz poetry
30
Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were shot by:
Gustav Mahler
Gavrilo Princip
Peter Garibaldi
Wenceslau Molotov
31
How is the Eighteenth Amendment still present in contemporary American politics?
It isn't, it has been repealed by Twenty-First Amendment.
It isn't- was immediately taken down by the Supreme Court.
It has settled how income should be taxed in United States
Senators elected by a vote of people-not electoral college
32
What is true about the Rough Riders and the Buffalo Soldiers?
Rough Riders-led by Theo Roos&Buffalo Sold- Af Amer soldiers
Rough Riders& Buffalo Soldiers went into war against Cuba.
Rough Riders&Buffalo Soldiers went into war ag each other
Rough Riders went to war ag US-Buffalo Soldiers-allies of US
33
Which is the best explanation of a trust?
An 'umbrella' corporation that oversees several companies.
attitude by fed govt that placed few or no business regulat
A method of making factories more efficient.
fund set up-mgrs distrib earnings from owners to workers
34
This technological development created an entirely new,mobile way of life&shift in demographics
interstate highways
the automobile
the steam engine
the airplane
35
Which of the following is an accurate description of politics in the late 19th century?
Fed. legislation tended to favor farmers&rural communities
The presidency became more powerful than ever.
Federal policy dominated over state and local politics
Politicians did not pursue very ambitious policies.
36
Which is profile of a person who did NOT benefit significantly from Woodrow Wilson's presidency
A 30-year-old white male farmer in Austin.
A 3-year-old white male child in Chicago.
A 35-year-old white male sailor based in Florida.
A 25-year-old African American male worker from Washington.
37
Why was Al Capone charged with tax evasion, as opposed to other crimes?
Tax evasion was the only crime he committed.
He bribed the judges to be only charged with tax evasion.
penalty -tax evasion harsher than penalties for other crimes
There was not much evidence on other crimes,just tax evasion
38
Which amendment prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages?
Eighteenth
Twenty-first
Sixteenth
Twenty-first
39
Which person most likely to be able to legally immigrate to the United States in the 1890s?
young white female from Italy with a long record of arrests
young healthy white male from China with no criminal record
middle-aged healthy white Dutch male with no criminal record
middle-aged white male from Denmark who suffered fr epilepsy
40
Which of the following events did NOT influence the U.S. to get involved in WWI?
Sympathy toward the British
The invention of the U-boat
The Zimmerman Note
The sinking of the Lusitania
41
Which terms best describe urban life in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
Overcrowded, Dirty, Segregated and Exciting
'American Dream', Dirty, Segregated and Underpopulated
Underpopulated, Dirty, United and Boring
Overcrowded, Clean, Segregated and 'American Dream'
42
Why did organized crime increase in the 1920s?
Because criminals took advantage of prohibition.
Because police officers were poorly trained.
Because there was a shortage of police officers.
Because the government turned a blind eye to crime.
43
How did D.W. Griffith's 1915 movie Birth of a Nation impact status of Afr-American civil rights
It portrayed African Americans in a positive way.
Negatively- blamed murder of Lincoln on an African-American
Negatively, because it glorified the Ku Klux Klan
It provided solutions for improved race relations.
44
The sinking of the Lusitania is comparable to which of the following historical events?
Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo in 1815
The signing of the Versailles Treaty of 1919
The German offensive on Stalingrad in 1940
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941
45
What was a key reason why the Wilson won the 1912 presidential election?
Wilson able to win over Republicans and Progressives w/ideas
His ideas considerably different than any other candidate
Taft and Roosevelt split the former Republican vote.
large voter turn-out for the 1912 presidential election.
46
Which is FALSE regarding sport & leisure activities during the Second Industrial Revolution?
performers-Will Rogers, Harry Houdini and the Marx Brothers
Urban Americans enjoyed many new forms of entertainment.
most popular spec sport at turn of 20th century -basketball
Collegiate and professional sports became popula
47
Archduke Franz Ferdinand was
The crowned prince of Austria- Hungary
The kaiser of Germany
the czar of Russia
The king of Britain
48
Why did people go to speakeasies in the 1920s?
Speakeasies were public poetry readings that people attended
Speakeasies were cinemas where people watched movies.
Speakeasies were music halls where people listened to jazz
alcohol was prohibited, people drank in these illegal bars
49
Why were the 1920s referred to as the Roaring Twenties?
Industry going from agriculture to big heavy machinery
presidents in office during decade focused on big business
economy started off weak after WWI but then began to pick up
economy prosperous,consumer culture,stock market successful
50
At the peak of production, how many Model T cars was the Ford Motor Company producing each day?
10
100
500,000
10,000
51
Which of the following concerned the teaching of evolution in public schools?
The Scottsboro Trial
The 18th Amendment
The Palmer Raids
The Scopes Trial
52
Why did the Salvation Army help prostitutes, thieves, and alcoholics?
felt it was their mission to help those normally not helped
wanted them to become lobbyists for ending child labor.
wanted to put them to work in the factories.
they wanted to advance their political agenda.
53
What was the Germans' response to the Treaty of Versailles?
They saw its fairness but didn't like its terms.
They were horrified.
They accepted it as proper punishment.
They agreed with it completely.
54
How did life change for middle class women in the 1890s?
Increased educational opportunities
gained right to vote and quickly got involved with politics.
Gained right to serve in military-received more recognition.
allowed to own businesses for the first time
55
What was the purpose of the League of Nations?
To help prevent future wars
To solve the problem of world hunger
To implement The Treaty of Versailles
To punish Germany
56
How did the Social Gospel movement influence the Civil Rights movement?
Civil Rights workers continued fighting-Social Gospel issues
Jane Adams-Hull House, worked w/and influenced Rosa Parks.
MLK, Jr. said Social Gospel ideas foundation for ministry
Lester Ward taught MLKing, Jr.-civil disobedience
57
How did the work of F. Scott Fitzgerald differ from that of Ernest Hemingway?
Fitzgerald-short stories-Hemingway known for his poems.
Fitz-decadence&excess in famous novel-Hem-struggle,courage
Fitz-recognized during life-Heming not popular during 1920s
Fitzgerald-politics-Hemingway short stories about WW II
58
How did Andrew Carnegie's approach to his business differ from approach to the rest of society
It didn't; he was considered extremely uncharitable.
had bloody disputes w/employees-donated money to charity.
charitable towards employees - didn't donate much to charity
It didn't; he spent money on the benefits of his employees
59
Why did public opinion occasionally turn against unionized workers who went on strike?
people believed the workers became too radical and violent
people felt owners always knew what was best for companies
people thought workers overpaid&shouldn't ask for more $
people felt workers should have longer than 8-hour workdays
60
How did settlement houses attempt to alleviate poverty?
By running soup kitchens
By sharing knowledge and culture
By collecting money to give to immigrants
By winning converts to Christianity
61
How were the 'new' immigrants different from the 'old' immigrants to America?
New immigrants were less likely to be Catholic & illiterate
New immigrants were more likely to be white and Protestant
New immigrants were more likely to have lived in a democracy
New immigrants less likely to be literate&English-speaking
62
How is the presidency of James Garfield similar to that of William McKinley?
Both focused on economy during their two terms in office.
Both of them were assassinated.
Both of them were remembered as strong presidents.
Both of them were impeached.
63
Which of the following statements about President Calvin Coolidge is true?
He was known as 'Silent Cool.'
He won the presidential election in 1922.
He was part of the Democratic Party
He was very pro-business.
64
How was urban culture different from rural culture in the 1920s?
Urban culture progressive&modern, rural culture -traditional
Urban culture had tradition-rural culture progressive&modern
urban and rural cultures were traditional.
urban and rural cultures were modern and progressive.
65
Which of the following profiles would MOST likely have opposed prohibition in the 1920s?
A young, single white female in New York
middle-aged, married white female south of Mason Dixon Line
A young male Evangelical Protestant in Indiana
An adult male member of the Ku Klux Klan
66
Why was the Seventeenth Amendment an important political reform?
It allowed for the direct election of senators by the people
It allowed women the right to vote.
allowed Congress limit authority the Pres in foreign affairs
prohib denying rt to vote-on race,color,or prev cond of serv
67
Warren Harding ran pres in 1920,promising return to 'normalcy'-Harding's 'normal' America meant
Bringing back the main ideas of the Democratic Party.
Giving all citizens a voice in their government.
Allowing the production and selling of alcohol.
Returning America to way things were prior to World War I.
68
How did the impact of Mark Twain differ from the 1915 silent movie, The Birth of a Nation?
Twain's work-satire of people&places in the antebellum South
both B and D
The work of Twain focused on childhood issues
The Birth of a Nation provided ample justification for KKK
69
Why was there a sudden growth of northern urban population centers in the late 19th century?
Because of large-scale immigration
Because of longer life expectancy
Because of increased birth rates among white women
Because of the rising cost of farmland
70
Young women of the 20s intent on enjoying themselves&defying conventional rules of behavior
candy stripers
flappers
prudes
serfs

US history 1877-1929 Flashcards | StudBud

US history 1877-1929

70 termsStudBud Administration96 plays

US history 1877-1929

Flashcards70 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 70

Answers

1
Why were labor unions organized by workers in the late 19th century?
Because unions fought to improve working conditions.
Because they wanted a social outlet.
Because they saw labor union victories in Europe.
Because their bosses encouraged them to form unions.
2
Why is jazz representative of the 1920s?
It required that many musicians work together.
It was a genre enjoyed by people of all races & ethnicities
It was innovative, carefree and modern.
It relied on nontraditional beats.
3
Which nation was NOT added to the U.S. as a protectorate because of the Treaty of Paris?
Philippines
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Guam
4
How did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand affect World War One?
It was the final event that ended the war.
caused England to invade France, making Germany very angry.
It was the event that led to United States entering the war.
It was the catalyst that started the war.
5
Why did the US fight in the Spanish-American war?
To expand American influence abroad.
To protect the US borders.
To annex western territories.
For freedom.
6
Which statement is NOT true of 19th Amendment granting American women the right to vote in 1920
It was referred to as the Susan B. Anthony Amendment
It met tough opposition through anti-suffrage forces
Pres Wilson celebrated passage as one of earliest supporters
considered most sig. democratic achievement of the Prog Era
7
Why did Roosevelt want to build the Panama Canal?
show Europe how influential America could be in Lat. America
cut time it took to get from San Francisco to New York- 1/2
symbol of American economic, political&technological power.
help rebels separate from Colombia.
8
How did Republican stance on inflation differ to that of the Democrats during the Gilded Age
both parties were strongly against inflation
both parties supported inflation - it favored large banks
Dem-infl-benef debtor-Republicans opp infl-favored investors
Rep-for inflation-benef farmer-Dem opp infl-benef industries
9
How was the work of Henry Ford influenced by Frederick W. Taylor?
Ford included Taylor's ideas about marketing
Ford included Taylor's ideas about leadership
Ford included Taylor's ideas about employee benefits
Ford included ideas abt efficiency stand. in assembly line
10
Which of the following best defines nativism?
pref for US-born inhab over US inhab born in foreign country
close America to immigration-rely on domestic births only
force immigrants to assimilate-become like 'real' Americans
preference for American Indians over Europeans
11
How were wages of American men, immigrants, women and children different for the same work?
Immigrants were paid at the highest rate.
American men were paid at the highest rate.
Children were not paid at all.
Women were paid at the lowest rate.
12
Identify which of the following is the most likely profile of a Ku Klux Kan victim in the 1920s
A 35-year-old Hispanic American female from New Jersey
A 20-year-old Native American male from Wisconsin
A 30-year-old Hispanic American male from Washington
A 40-year-old Jewish male from Indianapolis
13
Why did Italy drop out of the Big Four?
Italy had too many conflicting ideas.
Italy did not want to 'punish' Germany like other 3 nations
Italy carried too much guilt for actions carried out in WWI.
Italy's demand for more territory was denied
14
Who was in charge of American troops during World War I?
Dwight Eisenhower
John J. Pershing
Robert E. Lee
Woodrow Wilson
15
How did many celebrities, such as Charlie Chaplin, contribute to the American war effort?
significantly helped Woodrow Wilson in reelection campaign
Many were secretly pacing info to American intelligence serv
appeared in propaganda spots- they mocked the German Kaiser
They helped promote bonds
16
Why was the St. Valentine Day Massacre a significant event?
Because Capone's men killed police officers.
Because people realized how bad organized crime had become.
Because government officials were threatened.
public found out mafia was transporting drugs & alcohol.
17
Why was the United States more likely to enter the WWI on the side of the Allied Powers?
The U S already had solid trading relationship w/Britain
US already invested money & equipment with Allied Powers
Germany and US made promise to fight Britain together
Germany had received numerous shipments American supplies.
18
Which best describes 1920s urban culture?
Victorian and traditional
Conservative and religious
Postmodern
Modern and indulgent
19
name of African-Amer artistic& intellectual movement-took place in New York City during 1920s
Harlem Renaissance
The Art Deco Movement
Brooklyn Renaissance
New York Surrealism
20
Which was NOT an effect of the Second Industrial Revolution?
Scientific Management
Economic growth
New inventions
Corporations
21
Which of the following is a likely profile of a Progressive reformer?
29-year-old white male from NY who works at stock exchange
34-year-old white male from Chicago-investigative journalist
37-year-old white male-Vermont-elected Cong as independent
3-year-old white male from Texas who owns a ranch.
22
Which is NOT a theme associated with 1920s urban culture?
Movie-going
Feminism
Traditionalism
Alcohol consumption
23
Which of the following best defines imperialism?
a nation works to expand power&influence over another nation
a nation closes off its border&goes into isolationism
U.S. needed to contain influence of all of foreign rivals
The idea that the U.S. was destined to spread
24
Which of the following contributed to the crash of the stock market in October of 1929?
economic shift from wartime to peacetime productions.
Wealthy New Yorkers buying new stock at high prices.
Too many people buying large purchases on installment loans.
People frantically selling their stock on New York Exchange.
25
Which of the following did Social Darwinism try to justify?
Accepting immigrants from southern Europe only.
Forcing immigrants to live in ethnic enclaves.
Anti-immigrant policies and attitudes.
anti-gov protests about federal gov holding too much power
26
Social Darwinism tried to excuse _____.
violent strikes and lockouts by labor unions
the lack of basic worker protections by federal government
murder of Pinkerton detectives en route to break a strike
the organization of workers into simple labor unions
27
Why did the Second Industrial Revolution positively impact the middle class?
deregulation and the decrease of the federal tax rate
growing number of blue-collar jobs
many Americans moved back to the farms
growing number of white-collar jobs
28
Why were building codes used in New York during the 1890s?
To alleviate the problem of housing.
To identify where the different ethnic groups lived.
To prevent fire spread through buildings in minutes.
To identify the positioning of houses and factories.
29
Why is Langston Hughes considered an influential figure of the Harlem Renaissance?
civil rights activism-work helping Af American communities
musical talent, and his pioneering of romantic poetry.
political activism, and his run for Congress.
writing ability, and his pioneering of jazz poetry
30
Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were shot by:
Gustav Mahler
Gavrilo Princip
Peter Garibaldi
Wenceslau Molotov
31
How is the Eighteenth Amendment still present in contemporary American politics?
It isn't, it has been repealed by Twenty-First Amendment.
It isn't- was immediately taken down by the Supreme Court.
It has settled how income should be taxed in United States
Senators elected by a vote of people-not electoral college
32
What is true about the Rough Riders and the Buffalo Soldiers?
Rough Riders-led by Theo Roos&Buffalo Sold- Af Amer soldiers
Rough Riders& Buffalo Soldiers went into war against Cuba.
Rough Riders&Buffalo Soldiers went into war ag each other
Rough Riders went to war ag US-Buffalo Soldiers-allies of US
33
Which is the best explanation of a trust?
An 'umbrella' corporation that oversees several companies.
attitude by fed govt that placed few or no business regulat
A method of making factories more efficient.
fund set up-mgrs distrib earnings from owners to workers
34
This technological development created an entirely new,mobile way of life&shift in demographics
interstate highways
the automobile
the steam engine
the airplane
35
Which of the following is an accurate description of politics in the late 19th century?
Fed. legislation tended to favor farmers&rural communities
The presidency became more powerful than ever.
Federal policy dominated over state and local politics
Politicians did not pursue very ambitious policies.
36
Which is profile of a person who did NOT benefit significantly from Woodrow Wilson's presidency
A 30-year-old white male farmer in Austin.
A 3-year-old white male child in Chicago.
A 35-year-old white male sailor based in Florida.
A 25-year-old African American male worker from Washington.
37
Why was Al Capone charged with tax evasion, as opposed to other crimes?
Tax evasion was the only crime he committed.
He bribed the judges to be only charged with tax evasion.
penalty -tax evasion harsher than penalties for other crimes
There was not much evidence on other crimes,just tax evasion
38
Which amendment prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages?
Eighteenth
Twenty-first
Sixteenth
Twenty-first
39
Which person most likely to be able to legally immigrate to the United States in the 1890s?
young white female from Italy with a long record of arrests
young healthy white male from China with no criminal record
middle-aged healthy white Dutch male with no criminal record
middle-aged white male from Denmark who suffered fr epilepsy
40
Which of the following events did NOT influence the U.S. to get involved in WWI?
Sympathy toward the British
The invention of the U-boat
The Zimmerman Note
The sinking of the Lusitania
41
Which terms best describe urban life in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
Overcrowded, Dirty, Segregated and Exciting
'American Dream', Dirty, Segregated and Underpopulated
Underpopulated, Dirty, United and Boring
Overcrowded, Clean, Segregated and 'American Dream'
42
Why did organized crime increase in the 1920s?
Because criminals took advantage of prohibition.
Because police officers were poorly trained.
Because there was a shortage of police officers.
Because the government turned a blind eye to crime.
43
How did D.W. Griffith's 1915 movie Birth of a Nation impact status of Afr-American civil rights
It portrayed African Americans in a positive way.
Negatively- blamed murder of Lincoln on an African-American
Negatively, because it glorified the Ku Klux Klan
It provided solutions for improved race relations.
44
The sinking of the Lusitania is comparable to which of the following historical events?
Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo in 1815
The signing of the Versailles Treaty of 1919
The German offensive on Stalingrad in 1940
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941
45
What was a key reason why the Wilson won the 1912 presidential election?
Wilson able to win over Republicans and Progressives w/ideas
His ideas considerably different than any other candidate
Taft and Roosevelt split the former Republican vote.
large voter turn-out for the 1912 presidential election.
46
Which is FALSE regarding sport & leisure activities during the Second Industrial Revolution?
performers-Will Rogers, Harry Houdini and the Marx Brothers
Urban Americans enjoyed many new forms of entertainment.
most popular spec sport at turn of 20th century -basketball
Collegiate and professional sports became popula
47
Archduke Franz Ferdinand was
The crowned prince of Austria- Hungary
The kaiser of Germany
the czar of Russia
The king of Britain
48
Why did people go to speakeasies in the 1920s?
Speakeasies were public poetry readings that people attended
Speakeasies were cinemas where people watched movies.
Speakeasies were music halls where people listened to jazz
alcohol was prohibited, people drank in these illegal bars
49
Why were the 1920s referred to as the Roaring Twenties?
Industry going from agriculture to big heavy machinery
presidents in office during decade focused on big business
economy started off weak after WWI but then began to pick up
economy prosperous,consumer culture,stock market successful
50
At the peak of production, how many Model T cars was the Ford Motor Company producing each day?
10
100
500,000
10,000
51
Which of the following concerned the teaching of evolution in public schools?
The Scottsboro Trial
The 18th Amendment
The Palmer Raids
The Scopes Trial
52
Why did the Salvation Army help prostitutes, thieves, and alcoholics?
felt it was their mission to help those normally not helped
wanted them to become lobbyists for ending child labor.
wanted to put them to work in the factories.
they wanted to advance their political agenda.
53
What was the Germans' response to the Treaty of Versailles?
They saw its fairness but didn't like its terms.
They were horrified.
They accepted it as proper punishment.
They agreed with it completely.
54
How did life change for middle class women in the 1890s?
Increased educational opportunities
gained right to vote and quickly got involved with politics.
Gained right to serve in military-received more recognition.
allowed to own businesses for the first time
55
What was the purpose of the League of Nations?
To help prevent future wars
To solve the problem of world hunger
To implement The Treaty of Versailles
To punish Germany
56
How did the Social Gospel movement influence the Civil Rights movement?
Civil Rights workers continued fighting-Social Gospel issues
Jane Adams-Hull House, worked w/and influenced Rosa Parks.
MLK, Jr. said Social Gospel ideas foundation for ministry
Lester Ward taught MLKing, Jr.-civil disobedience
57
How did the work of F. Scott Fitzgerald differ from that of Ernest Hemingway?
Fitzgerald-short stories-Hemingway known for his poems.
Fitz-decadence&excess in famous novel-Hem-struggle,courage
Fitz-recognized during life-Heming not popular during 1920s
Fitzgerald-politics-Hemingway short stories about WW II
58
How did Andrew Carnegie's approach to his business differ from approach to the rest of society
It didn't; he was considered extremely uncharitable.
had bloody disputes w/employees-donated money to charity.
charitable towards employees - didn't donate much to charity
It didn't; he spent money on the benefits of his employees
59
Why did public opinion occasionally turn against unionized workers who went on strike?
people believed the workers became too radical and violent
people felt owners always knew what was best for companies
people thought workers overpaid&shouldn't ask for more $
people felt workers should have longer than 8-hour workdays
60
How did settlement houses attempt to alleviate poverty?
By running soup kitchens
By sharing knowledge and culture
By collecting money to give to immigrants
By winning converts to Christianity
61
How were the 'new' immigrants different from the 'old' immigrants to America?
New immigrants were less likely to be Catholic & illiterate
New immigrants were more likely to be white and Protestant
New immigrants were more likely to have lived in a democracy
New immigrants less likely to be literate&English-speaking
62
How is the presidency of James Garfield similar to that of William McKinley?
Both focused on economy during their two terms in office.
Both of them were assassinated.
Both of them were remembered as strong presidents.
Both of them were impeached.
63
Which of the following statements about President Calvin Coolidge is true?
He was known as 'Silent Cool.'
He won the presidential election in 1922.
He was part of the Democratic Party
He was very pro-business.
64
How was urban culture different from rural culture in the 1920s?
Urban culture progressive&modern, rural culture -traditional
Urban culture had tradition-rural culture progressive&modern
urban and rural cultures were traditional.
urban and rural cultures were modern and progressive.
65
Which of the following profiles would MOST likely have opposed prohibition in the 1920s?
A young, single white female in New York
middle-aged, married white female south of Mason Dixon Line
A young male Evangelical Protestant in Indiana
An adult male member of the Ku Klux Klan
66
Why was the Seventeenth Amendment an important political reform?
It allowed for the direct election of senators by the people
It allowed women the right to vote.
allowed Congress limit authority the Pres in foreign affairs
prohib denying rt to vote-on race,color,or prev cond of serv
67
Warren Harding ran pres in 1920,promising return to 'normalcy'-Harding's 'normal' America meant
Bringing back the main ideas of the Democratic Party.
Giving all citizens a voice in their government.
Allowing the production and selling of alcohol.
Returning America to way things were prior to World War I.
68
How did the impact of Mark Twain differ from the 1915 silent movie, The Birth of a Nation?
Twain's work-satire of people&places in the antebellum South
both B and D
The work of Twain focused on childhood issues
The Birth of a Nation provided ample justification for KKK
69
Why was there a sudden growth of northern urban population centers in the late 19th century?
Because of large-scale immigration
Because of longer life expectancy
Because of increased birth rates among white women
Because of the rising cost of farmland
70
Young women of the 20s intent on enjoying themselves&defying conventional rules of behavior
candy stripers
flappers
prudes
serfs