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1
What is a critique of a laissez-fair approach?
high amounts of pollution
control of political corruption
uncontrolable increase in mass production
no protections for workers
2
The Central Powers were...
Japan, Germany, Austria-Hungary
None of these
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
France, Russia, Britain
3
Who sank the Lusitania?
Germany
US
Japan
England
4
The Spanish American War was also known as...
the Spanish War
Splendid Little War
Short Little War
Quick and Easy War
5
The
allied powers
of WWI included
Russia, Poland and France
Germany, Japan, Italy
America, Britain, Australia
England, France, Russia, America, Italy
6
Tammany Hall was a famous political machine in New York.
True
False
7
Describe Yellow Journalism.
propaganda to oppose war
violating the espionage act
exaggerated stories to enrage the public
violating the sedition acts
8
Social Darwinism believed in survival of the fittest.
False
True
9
Ellis Island is on the west coast.
True
False
10
The Zimmerman Note was sent to Canada.
True
False
11
Who wrote the Gospel of Wealth?
Mark Twain
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Andrew Carnegie
John D Rockefeller
12
Which is a result of the Great Compromise?
the end of the slave trade
a bi-cameral [two-house] legislature
checks and balances
interstate [between the state] trade
13
The Missouri Compromise of 1820 did all of the following EXCEPT
prohibit slavery north of latitude 36˚30'
bring in Maine as a free state
maintain the balance of slave and free states
establish popular sovereignty south of 36˚30'
14
What did America acquire from the Spanish American War?
Guam
China
Alaska
Hawaii
15
First successful colony
Maryland
Georgia
Jamestown
Roanoke
16
What is a belief of Andrew Carnegie and the Gospel of Wealth?
The rich should give their money to charity
The rich should increase regulation of buisness
The poor don't deserve to be poor
There should not be a huge gap in wealth between rich and poor
17
What were the Espionage and Sedition Acts?
laws that allowed the government to execute those found guilty of espionage
laws prohibiting Americans from speaking about the war & government
laws allowing the deportation of Germans/German-Americans
laws that allowed the government to imprison accused spies without a trial
18
In the 7 Articles, what does article 1 talk about?
Declares “the supreme law of the land”
Executive Branch (President)
Legislative branch (Congress)
Explains relationship b/w local & federal gov.
19
Which right is NOT protected by the first amendment?
freedom of the press
freedom of speech
freedom of religion
freedom to vote
20
What treaty ended World War I?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
League of Nations Treaty
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Versailles
21
Social Darwinism allowed for...
formation of monopolies and trusts
government regulation of business
little inequality between rich and poor
laws restricting immigration
22
Which of the following exemplifies the Anti-Federalists views?
The US should pursue an alliance with the French
A strong central government could strip power from the people
Separation of power prevents any one group from dominating
Most elite in society are most fit to govern
23
What conservationist worked closely with Teddy Roosevelt?
Woodrow Wilson
John Muir
Jane Addams
William Taft
24
How did the United States acquire Alaska?
Purchased from Napoleon
Beat the British
Stole it from Inuits
Purchased from Russia
25
What is the 17th amendment?
allow direct election of senators
ban the sale and manufacturing of alcohol
established a federal income tax
granted women the right to vote
26
What was the Zimmerman Note?
An intercepted telegram asking Mexico to go to war against America
An intercepted telegram asking Germany to go to war against America
An intercepted telegram asking America to go to war against Mexico
An intercepted telegram asking Mexico to go to war against Britain
27
What did the Supreme Court decide in the Dred Scott Decision?
Slavery should be voted on by the people
Slaves are not citizens and cannot sue in court
Slavery should be illegal in the United States
Dred Scott is freed for living in a "free" territory
28
Who built the Transcontinental Railroad?
Irish and Chinese Immigrants
Irish and Japanese Immigrants
Irish and Colombian Immigrants
Swedish and Chinese Immigrants
29
What were the "bosses of the Senate"?
The Industrialists who benefited from Laissez-Faire
The industrialists who made laws in the government
The people who ran the government
The people who broke up monopolies in the government
30
What was the Selective Service Act?
law requiring American men to fight in WWI
law requiring ever American male to register for the draft
law requiring every American to register for the draft
law requiring ever American women to register for the draft
31
What did Marbury v. Madison do?
defined the 1st amendment
set up power of judicial review
placed limits on the elastic clause
upheld slavery
32
What was the League of Nations?
a intergovernmental organization to promote and maintain world peace
an intergovernmental organization fighting racism and discrimination
an intergovernmental organization that investigates international criminals
an intergovernmental organization providing humanitarian aid
33
What is a strict interpretation?
Government has powers only written in the Constitution
The Government has no powers
The government only has powers specifically enumerated by Bill of Rights
Government has total power, in which those in power have absolute authority
34
What was the Pendleton Civil Service Act?
law to remove politicians from office
law requiring government to fill positions with competitive exams
law restricting immigration
law to break up monopolies
35
What would Nativists support?
laws restricting monopolies and trusts
government regulation of business
offering services for political support
laws restricting immigration
36
What act resulted from Upton Sinclair's
The Jungle
?
Meat Inspection Act
Pendleton Civil Service Act
Clayton Antitrust Act
Pure Food and Drug Act
37
Who brought the Bessemer Process to America?
John D Rockefeller
J.P. Morgan
Mark Twain
Andrew Carnegie
38
In the 7 Articles, what does article 7 talk about?
Explains how the Constitution was approved (ratified)
Amendments (changing the Constitution)
Declares “the supreme law of the land”
Judicial branch (Court system/Supreme Court)
39
The French and Indian War results in
colonists begin to see themselves as American
more land for the British
all of the above
more debt for the British
40
What is a laissez -faire policy?
a large amount of government regulation
ensuring trade policies are fair
little to no government regulation
raising tariffs, or taxes on foreign goods
41
What were the causes of World War I?
Militarism, Advancement of Tech, Imperialism, Nationalism
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nation building
Militarism, Alliance System, Imperialism, Nationalism
Militarism, Imperialism, Treaties, Nationalism
42
Who named the Gilded Age?
Mark Zuckerberg
Charles Dickens
George Washington
Mark Twain
43
What was the purpose of the Interstate Commerce Act?
building new railroads
increasing state control over railroads
regulating railroad rates
prohibiting railroad competition
44
Which of Wilson's Points came to fruition?
Equal trade conditions
League of Nations
United Nations
World Peace
45
What was the name of Jacob Riis' photo journal?
"The Jungle"
"The Gilded Age"
"The Poor of New York"
"How the Other Half Lives"
46
Why did Mark Twain refer to the late 19th century as the "Gilded Age"?
the big increase in immigration
the corruption in politics
the large amount of child labor
the rise of the progressive movement
47
The Bessemer Process made it easier to produce what?
Gold
Steel
Oil
Copper
48
The Declaration of Independence declared that the power of the government came from the people.
False
True
49
A
federalist
government is when
the central power would let the states do whatever
a central power would oversee and share power w/the states
the states have more power than the central powers
oversee and control the states
50
What is a trust?
a group of businesses that dominate an industry
a business owned by John D Rockefeller
a process that makes steel cheaper to produce
a small buisness
51
The Sussex Pledge was…
A promise made by Germany to only sink ships of warring nations
A promise by England not to ship contraband to allies via luxury liners
A promise made by the Germans to not sink passenger ships
A promise made by France to not sink Germany luxury liners
52
What was the purpose of political machines?
offering services for political support
to fundraise for politicians
being corrupt and stealing tax money
to support the lower class
53
What effect did Shay's Rebellion have on the "founding fathers"?
They were eager to create a stronger federal government.
They opposed federal taxation
They feared a stronger federal power.
They added a Bill of Rights to the Constitution
54
What did America acquire from the Spanish American War?
Philippines
Puerto Rico
Cuba
Guam
55
What work was Jane Addams known for?
women's suffrage
business regulation
tenement houses
settlement houses
56
What was the main point of entry for immigrants?
Ellis Island
Angel Island
Castle Garden
New York
57
Why did the British go to Lexington and Concord?
to capture leaders of the Sons of Liberty and get colonists weapons
to kill George Washington
to capture a fort
becaue they heard there was a great new Pizza place there
58
The reform movements of the Progressive Era generally focused on —
Concerns about conservationism.
Policies related to isolationism.
Issues related to social justice.
Civil rights for minority groups.
59
Which of the following did Social Darwinism disagree with?
Industrialization
government regulation
the accumulation of wealth
hard work
60
Who wrote
The Jungle
?
Mark Twain
Teddy Roosevelt
Jacob Riis
Upton Sinclair
61
What is a recall?
a bill originating from citizens
government jobs given to political supporters
citizens being able to strike down a law
citizens removing a politician from office
62
The Transcontinental Railroad connected the North and South of America.
False
True
63
What was the purpose of the Platt Amendment?
Allowed the US to intervene in Cuba affairs
Gave the Cuban people complete independence
Gave Puerto Rico partially freedom
Made Puerto Rico an American territory
64
The Union victory at Antietam allowed Lincoln to do this?
End the war
Capture Richmond
Free all of the slaves
Give the Emancipation Proclamation
65
What is the MAIN purpose of yellow journalism?
To sell newspapers
To capture worldwide attention for specific headlines
To create wars
To teach Americans what they should know
66
What is the 19th amendment?
ban the sale and manufacturing of alcohol
established a federal income tax
allow direct election of senators
granted women the right to vote
67
What event is the best example of the use of the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine?
the U.S. forcing Japan to open trade with American merchants
U.S. intervening in the Dominican Republic to collect debts
the U.S. imposing tariffs on produce imported from Panama
the U.S. creating spheres of influence on mainland China
68
The Rough Riders were led by ______ during ___________
Winfield Scott, the Mexican-American war
Woodrow Wilson, World War I
Franklin Roosevelt, the Spanish American War
Teddy Roosevelt, the Spanish-American War
69
The Proclamation of 1763..
removed the Spanish and Indian menace from the frontier
was warmly received by American land speculators
declared war on Chief Pontiac and his fierce warriors.
prohibited colonial settlement west of the Appalachians
70
How did we acquire Hawaii?
We fought a war for it
Hawaii asked to be annexed
Businesses took it, we later annexed
We bought it
71
Which of these was NOT a reason for American imperialism?
America's rising immigrant population
Desire for new markets
Desire for military strength
Cultural superiority
72
The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine called for
investing in the development of Latin America
building a US naval base in Cuba
intervening in Latin American nations
prohibiting foreignnations from buying land in Latin America
73
What is an referendum?
citizens being able to strike down a law
citizens removing a politician from office
government jobs given to political supporters
a bill originating from citizens
74
What country supported the colonists in the American Revolution?
Spain
France
Britain
Canada
75
What is the event that sparked World War I?
Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
invasion of Poland
Sinking of Lusitania
Zimmerman telegram
76
Ideally, what was the Sherman Antitrust Act supposed to do?
Break up trusts and monopolies
get rid of rich entrepreneurs
grant women the right to vote
Regulate the railroad rates
77
The Espionage and Sedition Acts violated the constitution.
True
False
78
The Progressive Movement fought for...
rights of African Americans
giving more influence to the bankers
saving the land of Native Americans
a more transparent and accountable government
79
Why did the British impose the Intolerable Acts?
Punishment for the Boston Tea Party
Punishment for the impressment of sailors
Punishment for the French and Indian War
Punishment for the Boston Massacre
80
Which president purchased the Louisiana Territory?
George Washington
Andrew Johnson
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
81
What is the Nativism movement?
people fighting against child labor
people pushing for stricter business laws
people asking for anti immigrant laws
people fighting for African American rights
82
On what did the Roosevelt Corollary build?
the Monroe Doctrine
the Open Door Policy
Platt Amendment
Hay-Pauncefote Treaty of 1901
83
What is the definition of imperialism?
...to take over a weaker country & colonize it.
...to make a country have a king or queen
...to help a country in peril
...to trade with another country
84
What did the Great Compromise create?
All of the above
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
85
The Spanish-American war...
All of the above
Included a famous charge up San Juan Hill by Teddy Roosevelt
started by the sinking of the Maine
was about acquiring territory in the Pacific
86
What is an initiative?
citizens removing a politician from office
a bill originating from citizens
government jobs given to political supporters
citizens being able to strike down a law
87
What happened to the Lusitania?
128 Americans were killed.
It was sunk by a German U-boat.
1,198 people died.
All of these
88
Who founded the NAACP?
Booker T Washington
W.E.B. Du Bois
Martin Luther King Jr
Andrew Carnegie
