"Yellow Journalism" during the late 19th century was marked by

Sensational headlines & questionable facts.

Samuel Gompers founded this labor union, organizing skilled workers to resist abuses by management.

The American Federation of Labor

Speak softly & carry a big stick; you will go far,” was most clearly shown when Roosevelt

Intervened in Latin American affairs.

Why was the battle at Wounded Knee significant?

Last notable conflict between U.S. troops & Native Americans.

The term “muckraker” was used during the Progressive Era to describe

Investigative journalists who exposed societal problems.

After the Civil War, one of the methods business leaders attempted to eliminate competition was

By forming monopolies and trusts.

The importance of the Supreme Court Case of Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) was

Reinforced the doctrine of separate but equal facilities based on race.

W.E.B. Du Bois believed that Blacks should ...

Should immediately demand equal treatment under the law.

The Meat Inspection Act (1906) & the Pure Food & Drug Act (1906) were efforts by the federal government to

Protect public health & safety.

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 & the Gentlemen’s Agreement with Japan in 1907 illustrate

Role of nativism in the development of U. S. policies.

Which U.S. foreign policy is the subject of the above 1904 cartoon?

The foreign policy of imperialism.

The importance of the Supreme Court Case of Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) was...

Legalized the doctrine of separate but equal facilities based on race.

Which of the following BEST describes reasons laws were passed against trusts & monopolies?

They decreased the level of competition in U.S. industries.

Which of the following is NOT an example of the role “muckrakers” played in the early 20th century?

Progressives lobbying for African American rights.

Political reform allowing voters to reject laws even if they had already been passed by the legislature.

Political reform called an initiative.

Remember the Maine, effected public opinion in the U.S. during the period before the Spanish-American War by

Encouraging anger toward Spain & helped lead to war.

What impact did the nation’s railroads have on steel & other industries, following the Civil War?

Industries thrived; railroads made it easier to ship products & materials.

The Homestead Act (1862) encouraged the settlement of the West because it provided

Gave land to people who would live on it for at least five years

One of the major results of the Spanish-American War was the U.S. ...

Gained recognition as a world power

The GREATEST contributions Chinese immigrants made to the development of the western U.S. was…?

Theyplayed a significant role in constructing the western railroads.

The Spanish-American War resulted in...

The expansion of American territories.

Booker T. Washington & W. E. B. Du Bois agreed that African Americans should...

Use education to gain opportunities

Ellis Island served as the

Welcome center for immigrants from Europe.

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1
Most Immigrants who entered the U.S. through Angel Island were from…
Russia
Great Britain
Asia
Europe
2
"Yellow Journalism" during the late 19th century was marked by
A decrease in readership.
A decline of the popularity of radio.
Over-reliance on facts & evidence.
Sensational headlines & questionable facts.
3
The Roosevelt Corollary EXPOUNDED on what previous U.S. foriegn policy concept?
The Monroe Doctrine
The Chinese Exclusion Act.
The “Remember the Maine” Resolution.
The Constitution.
4
Why did industrialists support American expansion overseas?
Acquisition of raw materials for increased manufacturing
Gaining colonies for military bases.
Markets for consumption of U.S. surplus crops & commodities.
Both Yellow & Blue
5
Samuel Gompers founded this labor union, organizing skilled workers to resist abuses by management.
The National Labor Union
The Congress of Industrial Organizations
The American Federation of Labor
The Knights of Labor
6
Speak softly & carry a big stick; you will go far,” was most clearly shown when Roosevelt
Opposed the policy of imperialism.
Opposing the start of the Spanish/American War.
Intervened in Latin American affairs.
Refusal to participate in the invasion of Cuba.
7
Why was the battle at Wounded Knee significant?
Last notable conflict between U.S. troops & Native Americans.
Native Americans defeated U.S. troops in South Dakota.
Native American tribes come together to defeat U.S. troops.
Started a string of conflicts between Native Americans & U.S troops.
8
The more of them killed the better. It seems harsh. But they must yield before the superior race
Social Gospel philosophy
Policy of isolationism
Socialism movement
Philosophy of Social Darwinism
9
The term “muckraker” was used during the Progressive Era to describe
Investigative journalists who supported monopolies.
Northerners who went South following the Civil War
Women who supported the Prohibition movement.
Investigative journalists who exposed societal problems.
10
After the Civil War, one of the methods business leaders attempted to eliminate competition was
Developing overseas markets.
By forming monopolies and trusts.
Increasing the prices of their products.
Paying high wages to their workers.
11
The importance of the Supreme Court Case of Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) was
Reinforced the doctrine of separate but equal facilities based on race.
Required that the Voting Rights Act would be enforced in the South.
Ended the Jim Crow era in the American south.
Permitted the placing of Indians on reservations.
12
W.E.B. Du Bois believed that Blacks should ...
Should use violence in their fight for civil rights.
Prejudice against Blacks was equally severe throughout the U.S.
Should immediately demand equal treatment under the law.
Would eventually be granted rights if they waited patiently.
13
Who created trusts & received criticism as a robber baron while serving as head of Standard Oil?
Henry Bessemer
John D. Rockefeller
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Andrew Carnegie
14
The Meat Inspection Act (1906) & the Pure Food & Drug Act (1906) were efforts by the federal government to
Restrict foreign competition.
Regulate the use of child labor by factories.
Protect public health & safety.
Support business monopolies.
15
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 & the Gentlemen’s Agreement with Japan in 1907 illustrate
Role of nativism in the development of U. S. policies.
Restrictive trading policies toward Asian nations.
Imperialist attitudes in foreign affairs
The influence of big business on foreign policy.
16
Which U.S. foreign policy is the subject of the above 1904 cartoon?
A continued policy of isolationism.
The implementation of neutrality.
The origins of a policy of containment.
The foreign policy of imperialism.
17
The importance of the Supreme Court Case of Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) was...
Legalized the doctrine of separate but equal facilities based on race.
Required that the Voting Rights Act would be enforced in the South.
Gave Blacks land in the U.S. plains area.
Ended the Jim Crow era in the American south.
18
Which of the following BEST describes reasons laws were passed against trusts & monopolies?
They decreased the level of competition in U.S. industries.
They limited the level of technology in U.S. industries.
They gave labor unions greater control over business decisions.
They gave the judicial branch extensive power.
19
Which of the following is NOT an example of the role “muckrakers” played in the early 20th century?
Ida Tarbell exposed the ruthlessness of John D. Rockefeller.
Writers exposed corruption in business and government.
Progressives lobbying for African American rights.
Upton Sinclair exposed the shocking conditions in the meat-packing plants.
20
Political reform allowing voters to reject laws even if they had already been passed by the legislature.
Political reform called an initiative.
Voters demand a recall.
Political reform called a referendum.
Process called a direct primary
21
The above political cartoon is meant to represent…
Muckraking journalism.
Women’s suffrage.
Foreign expansionism.
The temperance movement.
22
Remember the Maine, effected public opinion in the U.S. during the period before the Spanish-American War by
Encouraging a spirit of reconciliation with Spain.
Encouraging anger against Native Americans.
Encouraging anger toward Spain & helped lead to war.
encouraging anger against the imperialists in the U.S.
23
What impact did the nation’s railroads have on steel & other industries, following the Civil War?
They hurt the steel industry by allowing builders to get iron easily.
They competed with steel & forced manufactures to become more creative.
Industries thrived; railroads made it easier to ship products & materials.
Little, it was almost 1900 before the first railroads were ready in the U.S
24
The Homestead Act (1862) encouraged the settlement of the West because it provided
Subsidized land to companies to build transcontinental railroads
Promised 40 acres of land & a mule to formerly enslaved persons
Gave land to people who would live on it for at least five years
Honored mining claims for prospectors seeking gold & silver
25
One of the major results of the Spanish-American War was the U.S. ...
Repealed the Monroe Doctrine.
Formed an alliance with England.
Gained recognition as a world power
Decreased the size of its navy.
26
The GREATEST contributions Chinese immigrants made to the development of the western U.S. was…?
Chinese immigrants helped populate the Northwest Territory.
Chinese immigrantshelped build a number of mining towns
These immigrantsfought valiantly against hostile Native American tribes.
Theyplayed a significant role in constructing the western railroads.
27
During the late 1800s, the use of child labor in U.S. factories was most opposed by
Parents
Factory owners
Labor unions
Nativists
28
The Spanish-American War resulted in...
A humiliating defeat for the U.S
The expansion of American territories.
Civil liberties for Hispanic Americans.
An important peace conference.
29
Booker T. Washington & W. E. B. Du Bois agreed that African Americans should...
Adopt a gradual approach to oppose Jim Crow laws.
Take part in bus boycotts to end segregation.
Support a “Back to Africa” movement.
Use education to gain opportunities
30
Ellis Island served as the
Reception center to screen immigrants.
Welcome center for immigrants from Europe.
Place for organizing labor unions.
Military installation for future anarchists

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