Which statement best explains how the sinking of the Lusitania contributed to the eventual entry of the US into WW I?

The loss of civilian lives led to support of involvement in the conflict.

The US tried to work out an agreement with Colombia to build a canal across Panama. When Colombia did not agree, the US

helped Panama revolt against Colombia to become an independent country

What foreign policy did the United States follow in the period immediately following World War I?

limiting its involvement in international affairs

How did U.S. participation in WW I contribute to its emergence as a world power in the early 20th century?

The U.S. enjoyed a period of economic prosperity after the war., The US mobilized a large army and navy to help the Allies achieve victory.

Which statement best explains how the Dust Bowl contributed to the Great Depression?

an increase in farms lost to bank foreclosures.

How did mass production techniques in American industry impact the United States in the 1920s?

increased the standard of living

Roosevelt’s foreign policy became known as Big Stick Diplomacy. Which statement best describes Big Stick Diplomacy?

Threat of military force to protect US interests in Latin America

How did the US feel about joining the League of Nations?

Congress wanted the US to remain neutral

Based on Source 1, which statement best explains how flappers reflected changes in American society during the 1920s?

Flappers challenged traditional roles for women.

Which of the following was a result of the Red Scare?

Immigrants are deported from the US, and anti-immigration laws are passed.

Which social change was encouraged by the movement for prohibition in the United States?

outlawing of alcohol in the United States

What were the contents of the Zimmerman telegram sent from Germany to Mexico during WWI?

proposal that an alliance with Mexico would ensure the return of land lost

US Navy Admiral Alfred Mahan advocated having a strong navy. The result was

The construction of the Great White Fleet

Which statement best explains the purpose of New Deal programs like the Works Progress Administration during the 1930s?

established to provide jobs to people to stimulate economic recovery.

How did the creation of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation change the nature of banking in the United States?

The government began to guarantee bank deposits.

Which of the following was one of the main aspects of the Espionage Act of 1917?

It created punishments for those interfering with military recruitment.

Which statement best explains how the Harlem Renaissance influenced changes in American society during the 1920s?

It contributed to the development of modern American culture.

Which factor most influenced the ratification of the Eighteenth Amendment?

efforts by reformers to end corruption and immorality in society

President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal policies contributed to what pattern in the 20th century U.S. history?

the expanding role of the federal government

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1
Which statement best explains how the sinking of the Lusitania contributed to the eventual entry of the US into WW I?
Led the US to occupy German colonies in the Caribbean.
The loss of goods led labor unions to support the war.
The sinking of the ship led the US to sign a secret military treaty with GB
The loss of civilian lives led to support of involvement in the conflict.
2
The US tried to work out an agreement with Colombia to build a canal across Panama. When Colombia did not agree, the US
Started building the canal even though they didn’t have approval
helped Panama revolt against Colombia to become an independent country
Imposed a trade embargo on Colombia
Declared war on Colombia
3
What foreign policy did the United States follow in the period immediately following World War I?
containing the spread of communism in Europe and Asia
limiting its involvement in international affairs
taking a leading role in international peacekeeping efforts (League of Nat.
competing with European countries to build an overseas empire
4
How did U.S. participation in WW I contribute to its emergence as a world power in the early 20th century?
The U.S. enjoyed a period of economic prosperity after the war.
The US played a strong leadership role in League of Nations
The U.S. weakened the Allies by making them reduce the size of their armies
The US mobilized a large army and navy to help the Allies achieve victory.
5
Which policy did the United States adopt when World War I first broke out in Europe?
pacificism
militarism
neutrality
imperialism
6
Which statement best explains how the Dust Bowl contributed to the Great Depression?
loss of farmland led to an increase in the prices of agricultural goods
The selling of land by farmers led the stock market to crash.
The loss of topsoil resulted in people migrating to northeastern cities.
an increase in farms lost to bank foreclosures.
7
How did mass production techniques in American industry impact the United States in the 1920s?
increased the standard of living
reduced automobile ownership
made factory production less efficient
caused higher unemployment
8
Roosevelt’s foreign policy became known as Big Stick Diplomacy. Which statement best describes Big Stick Diplomacy?
The promotion of democracy in all countries, specifically those in SE Asia
Threat of military force to protect US interests in Latin America
The pledge to remain neutral in foreign affairs
The creation of economic policies to benefit the United States
9
How did the US feel about joining the League of Nations?
Congress wanted the US to remain neutral
Pres. Wilson's idea so we would join
10
What new weapon resulted in the stalemate of trench warfare on the Western Front during WW I?
machine gun
Zeppelin airship
poison gas
airplanes
11
Based on Source 1, which statement best explains how flappers reflected changes in American society during the 1920s?
Flappers desired to be more engaged in raising families.
Flappers rejected the consumerism of modern society.
Flappers stressed the need for a religious revival in society.
Flappers challenged traditional roles for women.
12
Which of the following was a result of the Red Scare?
The United States decides to withdraw from the League of Nations.
Labor unions are banned by the federal government.
Immigrants are deported from the US, and anti-immigration laws are passed.
Businesses lose access to cheap labor, and an economic recession begins.
13
Which social change was encouraged by the movement for prohibition in the United States?
outlawing of alcohol in the United States
establishment of civil rights for minorities in the United States
integration of public facilities in the United States
limitations on foreign immigaration to the United States
14
What were the contents of the Zimmerman telegram sent from Germany to Mexico during WWI?
proposal that an alliance with Mexico would ensure the return of land lost
upon a Mexican-American alliance, Germany would no longer trade with Mexico
Germany's war secrets promised to the Mexican government
Germany insisted that the Mexican government refuse to assist the Allies
15
US Navy Admiral Alfred Mahan advocated having a strong navy. The result was
The US entry into World War I
The widespread formation of labor unions
The completion of the Transcontinental Railroad
The construction of the Great White Fleet
16
Which statement best explains the purpose of New Deal programs like the Works Progress Administration during the 1930s?
created to give training to people who lacked money for an education.
established to provide jobs to people to stimulate economic recovery.
started to prepare the country for a war in Europe.
developed to reduce American dependence on imported goods.
17
Which New Deal agency was created to specifically serve the elderly and disabled?
Federal Housing Authority
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Social Security Adminisration
Securities and Exchange Commission
18
How did the creation of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation change the nature of banking in the United States?
The government required taxpayers to open savings accounts.
Depositors could transfer investments without penalties
Depositors were guaranteed minimum interest rates on savings accounts.
The government began to guarantee bank deposits.
19
Which of the following was one of the main aspects of the Espionage Act of 1917?
It allowed for funding for propaganda supporting the US effort in WW I.
It created punishments for those interfering with military recruitment.
It suspended the writ of habeas corpus for all United States citizens.
It imprisoned members of the Communist Party or labor organization.s
20
Which statement best explains how the Harlem Renaissance influenced changes in American society during the 1920s?
It contributed to American culture becoming more conservative.
It led to African Americans increasing their political power.
It led to African Americans no longer experiencing racism.
It contributed to the development of modern American culture.
21
Known as the Roosevelt Corollary, this was an addition to which US foreign policy?
The Treaty of Versailles
The Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty
The Open Door Policy
The Monroe Doctrine
22
Which factor most influenced the ratification of the Eighteenth Amendment?
efforts by mobsters to control social clubs in urban areas
efforts by state governments to raise money to pay for social services
efforts by reformers to end corruption and immorality in society
efforts by laborers to raise social awareness for higher wages
23
President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal policies contributed to what pattern in the 20th century U.S. history?
increasing numbers of immigrants
the expanding role of the federal government
widespread persecution of suspected communists
the rise of laissez-faire economic policies

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