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Duplicate of US History EOC Review-Semester 1
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A quiz to review for the US History EOC exam.
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The creation of initiative, referendum, and recall procedures resulted in...
more sources of revenue for state gov'ts
a system of separate schools for immigrants
expanding citizens' participation in the democratic process
a redistribution of the tax burden
2
Militarism, alliance systems, imperialism, and nationalism in Europe are all--
economic rivalries between Super Powers
consequences of European isolationism
issues contributing to the outbreak of WWI
reasons for US entry in WWII
3
How did the military innovation shown affect the course of WWI?
It helped transport large numbers of soldiers
It made communications with the front line possible
It made the use of landmines obsolete
It helped break the stalemate of trench warfare
4
The Sherman Anti-Trust Act...
allows the gov't to break up monopolies
gives workers a greater share of profit
forces companies to pay a fee for trade
reduced the influence of labor unions
5
Which of these was a direct cause of the Great Depression
The elimination of import tariffs
Overspeculation in the Stock Market
New regulations on banking
The creation of an federal income tax
6
Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
19th
23rd
20th
16th
7
How did electricity impact businesses in the Industrial Era?
Long-distance travel became more expensive
College education became more accessible
Manufacturing processes became more efficient
Household appliance became more costly
8
The primary reason for the Palmer Raids was...
to suppress the teaching of evolution
to prevent workers from joining labor unions
to block civil rights advocates from staging public protests
to halt the spread of communist ideas
9
The Spanish-American War...
opened the Panama Canal to international trade
contributed to the start of WWII
led to world power status for the U.S.
set of the Great Depression
10
Which of the following contributed most to increased settlement of the Great Plains?
A series of federal land grants
The availability of buffalo
A decrease in agricultural production
The discovery of precious metals
11
The Red Scare is...
the fear of aliens invading earth
the fear of immigrants taking jobs from Americans
the fear of anarchists overthrowing the gov't
the fear of communism spreading to the US
12
Who led the American troops in WWI?
General Dwight D. Eisenhower
General William Westmoreland
General John J. Pershing
General George S. Patton
13
How did the Zimmerman Telegram influence US entry into WWI?
It contained orders for German u-boats to sink British ships
It revealed a proposed alliance between Germany and Mexico
It announces the czar's overthrow in Russia
It described Romania's plan to abandon neutrality
14
Which of these gave 160 acres of free land to settlers on the Great Plains?
The Farming Act
The Homestead Act
The Dawes Act
The Morrill Land Grant Act
15
The appearance of flappers in the 1920s illustrated...
women confronting discrimination in the workplace/education
mass media trends reflecting rural trends
women challenging traditional attitudes and social norms
reform organizations that targeted women's issues
16
Why did the "Return to Normalcy" agenda of Warren Harding appeal to many voters in 1920?
The public wanted to help rebuild war-torn countries
The public wanted to concentrate on domestic economic issues
There was a decrease in the demand for consumer goods
There were significant shortages of military supplies
17
The creation of speakeasies in the 1920s was an unintended consequence of what gov't action?
The taxation of imported luxury goods
The implementation of immigration restrictions
The prohibition of the sale of alcohol
The deportation of suspected communists
18
In the 19th century many Irish immigrants were discriminated against for being...
conscientious objectors
Roman Catholic
loyal to the UK
opposed to political machines
19
Suffrage is...
the right to protest
the right to vote
hunger
widespread suffering
20
What area is highlighted in blue?
The Sunbelt
The Great Plains
The Rocky Mountains
The Rust Belt
21
Some of FDR's New Deal plans were declared unconstitutional because they...
infringed on powers reserved to the states
prevented equal access to the judicial system
granted privileges to religious organizations
required US participation with foreign nations
22
What was one way political machines gained voter support?
Making improvements in urban infrastructure
Advocating the use of poll taxes
Providing public assistance for former slaves
Campaigning for women's suffrage
23
The Panama Canal allows for...
increased immigration from Europe to the US
oil production in South America
faster and easier trade
guest worker programs
24
WEB DuBois and Ida B. Wells were co-founders of the...
League of Nations
Black Panthers
SCLC
NAACP
25
Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?
Better soil conditions in previously uncultivated areas
The availability of land grants for homesteaders
Economic opportunities in industrialized cities
The lower cost of living in urban areas
26
Which of these best describes the Progressive Era?
An era of social, political, and economic change.
A violent era of civil unrest.
An era of political corruption.
An era of peace and prosperity.
27
Who were the Populists?
Veterans
Entrepreneurs
Farmers
Corrupt politicians
28
In response to the Great Depression, the federal gov't...
dismantled financial regulatory agencies
decreased the number of federal entitlement programs
abandoned deficit spending as a means of solving issues
assumed a principal role in protecting economic stability
29
Which of these was a reason for US entry into WWI?
Unrestricted submarine warfare
Militarism
The attack on Pearl Harbor
Nationalism in Europe
30
Trench warfare led to...
a decisive German victory
lengthier training periods for soldiers
a reliance on cavalry forces
long periods of stalemates
31
Which of these factors contributed most to the Dust Bowl?
Severe heat and rapid suburban development
Flash flooding and deforestation
High winds and railroad construction
Prolonged drought and poor farming practices
32
The Chinese Exclusion Act was primarily a response to...
rapid population growth in the Northeast
China's actions during the Boxer Rebellion
competition for jobs on the West Coast
increased US presence in China
33
What was the goal of the Settlement House movement?
Prison reform
Creating women's colleges
Assimilation of immigrants
Establishment of public libraries
34
The primary purpose of the Dawes Act was to...
end warfare between Natives and settlers
promote Native American investments in private businesses
turn reservations into farmland
assimilate Native Americans
35
Which territories did the US gain in the Spanish American War?
Jamaica, Cuba, Guam
Puerto Rico, Guam, the Phillipines
Hawaii, Alaska, Texas
Cuba, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
36
True or False: The US was a member of the League of Nations
False
True
37
Which group of people were associated with the Temperance Movement?
Women
Children
Immigrants
Minorities
38
Which entrepreneur is most closely associated with philanthropy?
Sam Walton
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Andrew Carnegie
J.P. Morgan
39
Which of these was the main argument against FDR's court packing plan?
It gives the executive branch too much power
It takes too much power away from the States
It threatens the principle of popular sovereignty
It interferes with the Senate's power to ratify treaties
40
The Espionage Act of 1918 allowed the US gov't to...
restrict freedom of religion
imprison anti-war protestors
restrict freedom of speech
control the economy
41
What was the pattern of migration in the Industrial Era?
West to East
North to South
Rural to Urban
Urban to Rural
42
In his 14 Points Address, Woodrow Wilson called for...
the expansion of colonialism
the division of Germany
a reduction in international trade
self-determination for all nations
43
Why did Hoover sign the Mexican Repatriation Act?
To fulfill the terms of a peace treaty
To prevent communist influence on labor unions
To reduce job competition
To protect national security
44
What is the main function of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation?
Providing monetary aid to struggling banks
Guaranteeing job security for bank employees
Assisting banks in recovering unpaid bank loans
Protecting personal savings in the event of a bank failure
45
Nativists are against...
international trade
assimilation
Native Americans
immigration
46
This political cartoon expresses a sentiment that eventually led to...
an amendment limiting the President to 2 terms
a committee to investigate private presidential conduct
an amendment shortening the lame duck period for Presidents
a law stopping foreign companies from donating to campaigns
47
Which of these was a major contribution of the Harlem Renaissance to US culture?
It brought the most significant beat poets together
It focused attention on the anti-war literature genre
It led to an increased popularity of vaudeville performers
It established jazz as a prominent musical form
