What was the main goal of New Deal programs?

provide work for the unemployed

The Open Door Policy was an assertion of America’s

desire for free trade in China.

Who was quoted saying: From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever.”

Chief Joseph after the defeat of the Nez Perce` Indians

The "Red Scare" was a reaction to

threat of Communist revolution in the US

Which of the following were known as the Central Powers at the beginning of World War I?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.

Jim Crow Laws did what in Southern states?

Laws and customs that segregated AA from whites

Why was the Chinese Exclusion Act passed?

Worker on the West Coast saw Chinese as competitors for jobs

How did World War I contribute to labor unrest in the United States?

Brought high unemployment as soldiers came home seeking jobs

How did the role of the gov change after the Great Depression?

played a greater role in meeting the needs of society

To maximize profits, early corporations _____.

paid their workers the lowest possible wage.

What was the main purpose of the 14th Amendment?

to prohibit racial discrimination

Progressives shared a belief that industrialization and urbanization

had created serious social and political problems.

What was the main goal of the Dawes Act?

Assimilate NA into American culture

An important result of the Haymarket Riot was that it:

Left employers and much of America suspicious of unions.

The Scopes Trial of 1925 was in regards to what?

traditionalists against supporters of theory of evolution.

The United States primarily wanted overseas territories because the territories had

customers who would buy US products.

Early New Deal programs such as the (WPA) and (CCC) were effective because they

provided work for the unemployed

Why did the US enact protective tariffs on imported goods?

to encourage people to by US goods

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1
What was the main goal of New Deal programs?
help farmers during the Dust Bowl
help decrease overproduction
establish Hoovervilles for the homeless
provide work for the unemployed
2
The Open Door Policy was an assertion of America’s
desire for free trade in China.
desire that all western powers leave China
interest in trade with Japan.
interest in trade with Europe.
3
Who was quoted saying: From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever.”
Aguinaldo after the U.S. ended the Philippine revolt
General Sam Houston after the Battle of the Alamo
Chief Joseph after the defeat of the Nez Perce` Indians
General Robert E. Lee after surrendering
4
Which was a nickname for wealthy industrialists who were ruthless in their business practices?
Muckrakers
Robber Barons
Cheaters
Captains of Industry
5
The "Red Scare" was a reaction to
growth of organized crime
threat of Communist revolution in the US
threat of Republican takeover in Congress
increasing number of immigrants
6
Which of the following were known as the Central Powers at the beginning of World War I?
France, Russia, and Great Britain.
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.
Great Britain, France, and the United States.
Russia, Germany, and Austria-Hungary.
7
Poll taxes and literacy tests where used to deprive African Am. of which amendment rights?
18th Amendment
15th Amendment
19th Amendement
14th Amendment
8
Which amendment abolished slavery?
14th Amendment
21st Amendement
13th Amendment
15th Amendment
9
Which of the following repealed prohibition?
19th Amendment
13th Amendment
18th Amendment
21st Amendment
10
Which of the following are beliefs of Anti-Imperialists?
Not necessary to expand trade
Goes against fundamental American principles
All of the above
Costs too much
11
During WWI many Americans felt the Espionage and Sedition Acts violated what right?
Voting rights
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
3rd Amendment
12
Jim Crow Laws did what in Southern states?
allowed whites to join the KKK
outlawed segregation in schools
Laws and customs that segregated AA from whites
forced AA to pay poll taxes
13
Which court case ended segregation in public schools?
Plessy v. Ferguson
Roe v. Wade
Korematsu v. United States
Brown v. Board of Education
14
Which company did John D. Rockefeller found?
US Steel
Standard Oil Company
JP Morgan Banking
New York Central Railroad
15
Why was the Chinese Exclusion Act passed?
immigration was being restricted b/c of oversupply of labor
Worker on the West Coast saw Chinese as competitors for jobs
They become US citizens at higher rate than other immigrants
West Coast couldn't keep up with growing population
16
Which of the following allowed people to buy more expensive items in the 1920s?
Playing the stock market
Buying on credit
Joining unions
Striking
17
What was the main result of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire?
Women would earn higher wages
improved fire safety codes
Women could no longer work above the 3rd floor
Insurance for employees was provided by employers
18
Which policy allowed businesses to operate under minimal gov regulation?
Imperialism
New Deal
Social Darwinism
Laissez Faire
19
How did World War I contribute to labor unrest in the United States?
It eroded the faith of Americans in the market economy.
It caused many workers to stay home for fear of influenza
Brought high unemployment as soldiers came home seeking jobs
Encouraged women to stay in the workforce and go on strike.
20
How did the role of the gov change after the Great Depression?
state gov became more powerful
gov gave cash benefits to companies who hired more employees
stayed out of business affairs
played a greater role in meeting the needs of society
21
As the 1920s progressed, farm incomes
declined.
remained steady.
increased, but did so less rapidly than did urban incomes.
increased more rapidly than did incomes in urban areas.
22
To maximize profits, early corporations _____.
bought few raw materials.
paid their workers the lowest possible wage.
expanded into foreign markets.
moved to countries where labor was less expensive.
23
What did the 18th Amendment do?
prohibition
repealed prohibition
Women's right to vote
African American's right to vote
24
What was the main purpose of the 14th Amendment?
to assist the efforts of settlers in the west
to guarantee the civil rights of immigrants
to prohibit racial discrimination
increase the political rights of women
25
Progressives shared a belief that industrialization and urbanization
would not occur in the United States without their support.
child labor laws stood in the way of creating business.
should be supported, despite the dangers they posed.
had created serious social and political problems.
26
What was the main goal of the Dawes Act?
Assimilate NA into American culture
Loan money to Germany to pay back war debt
Give money to allies during WWI
Give reservation land to the whites
27
As immigrants came to US on the east coast, which inspection station did they enter through?
Angel Island
Ellis Island
Statue of Liberty
Staten Island
28
Which other Civil Rights leaders can Booker T. Washington and WEB Du Bois be compared to?
Bobby Seale and Huey Newton
Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston
Marcus Garvey and Louis Armstrong
MLK Jr and Malcom X
29
An important result of the Haymarket Riot was that it:
Drove the Pullman Palace Car Company into bankruptcy.
Caused extensive damage throughout Homestead, Pennsylvania.
Led to higher wages throughout the railroad industry.
Left employers and much of America suspicious of unions.
30
The Scopes Trial of 1925 was in regards to what?
the “drys” and the “wets” in legal battle over Prohibition.
F. Scott Fitzgerald against Ernest Hemingway
the KKK against the Jewish Anti-Defamation League.
traditionalists against supporters of theory of evolution.
31
According to the Gospel of Wealth, what should the wealthy do with some of their money?
save it to pass down to the next generation
invest in the stock market
give loans to big businesses
Donate to the poor and society
32
Socially-conscious journalists who exposed the need for reform were known as
Social Gospalists
Novelists
All of the Above
Muckrakers
33
The United States primarily wanted overseas territories because the territories had
access to ports.
customers who would buy US products.
access to raw materials.
connections with European nations.
34
Early New Deal programs such as the (WPA) and (CCC) were effective because they
stabilized the stock market.
provided work for the unemployed
created new private-sector jobs
nationalized banks
35
What was the movement that tried to rid alcohol?
Open Door Policy
Settlement house movement
Temperance Movement
Suffrage Movement
36
Which policy did the US follow prior to getting involved in WWI to focus on affairs at home?
Laissez Faire
Nationalism
Militarism
Isolationism
37
Which amendment enacted women's suffrage?
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
21st Amendment
15th Amendment
38
Why did the US enact protective tariffs on imported goods?
to hurt overseas countries' economies
to tax only the wealthy
to make more money
to encourage people to by US goods
39
What action did the US take after the Zimmerman Note was found?
followed the isolationist policy
declared war on Germany
declared unrestricted sub warfare
replied with the Roosevelt Note
40
Which of the following had the main purpose of prohibiting racial discrimination?
14th Amendment
Plessy v. Ferguson
13th Amendment
Jim Crow Laws

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