One motivation for the passage of the immigration quota acts of 1921 and 1924 was

a recurrence of nativists attitudes following World War I

How were the civil liberties of U.S. Citizens threatened during World War I?

The US government restricted freedom of speech

The Espionage and Sedition Acts were used by President Wilson's Admin. during World War I to

silence critics of the war effort

Eugene Debs, Samuel Gompers, and John L. Lewis all strongly supported the efforts of

organized labor to improve conditions for workers

Which statement correctly describes the Great Migration for 1914-1020?

Migration of 100,000s African Americans to Northern Cities

The most accurate description of the US foreign policy toward Japan between 1900 and 1941 is

attempted to restrict Japan's growth and power

The "Red Scare" in the United States immediately following World War I was a reaction to

A perceived threat of a communist Revolution in the US

How did the United States help the Allies win World War I?

The US provided strong, energized troops.

From 19191-1920, people in the US were caught in the Red Scare, which is

the government being influenced by communists

At the outbreak of World War I in 1914, most Americans believed that

their country should stay out of the war

The Washington Naval Conferences and the Kellogg-Briand Pact were attempts by the US to

achieve peace and arms control after World War I

Why did Pres. Wilson believe was the reason for the Espionage Act, which outlaws war criticisms

The war effort might be hurt if dissenters had free speech

How did Germany's use of unrestricted submarine warfare provoke the US to enter World War I.

It resulted in the loss of US citizens on the Lusitania

During World War I, war bonds were primarily sold to-

help the United States government

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1
One motivation for the passage of the immigration quota acts of 1921 and 1924 was
industrialists' need for workers from South & East Europe
a recurrence of nativists attitudes following World War I
the prevailing mood of welcome to new foreign ideas
congressional support for free, unlimited immigration
2
Which characteristic of the 1920's is illustrated by the Trial of Sacco and Vanzetti?
opposition to separation of church and state
hostility towards women's suffrage
support for segregation
intolerance towards immigrants
3
How were the civil liberties of U.S. Citizens threatened during World War I?
The US government started the military draft
The US government decided to join the league of Nations
The US government restricted freedom of speech
The U.S. government created the Dawes Plan
4
The Espionage and Sedition Acts were used by President Wilson's Admin. during World War I to
silence critics of the war effort
place German Americans in internment camps
remove communists from government positions
discourage congressional support for the war effort
5
Eugene Debs, Samuel Gompers, and John L. Lewis all strongly supported the efforts of
business leaders to avoid Fed regulation of their activities
the populists Party to make a gov't more dramatic
organized labor to improve conditions for workers
the Federal Gov't to favor business in disputes
6
Which Act passed during WWI violated the 1st Amendment rights of U.S. citizens
American Civil Liberties Act
Clayton Antitrust Act
Selective Service Act
Espionage and Sedition Act
7
Which statement correctly describes the Great Migration for 1914-1020?
1 Million Irish to the US to work in industrial centers
Mirgration of 40,000 Chinese to the US to work on railroads
Migration of 100,000s African Americans to Northern Cities
Migration of 1 million farmers from the plains to the West.
8
President Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points were proposed that he believed would brong about
the containment of fascism
a just and lasting peace
reestablishment of the prewar political situation in Europe
a reduction in the US involvement in world affairs
9
The most accurate description of the US foreign policy toward Japan between 1900 and 1941 is
encouraged Japan to develop a strong industrial base
attempted to restrict Japan's growth and power
supported Japan's territorial ambitions
Lacked interest in Japanese farming policies
10
The "Red Scare" in the United States immediately following World War I was a reaction to
A perceived threat of a communist Revolution in the US
the perceived growth of organized crime in major urban areas
a rise in the number of immigrants from Germany
Wilson's attempts to include U.S. in the League of Nations
11
Which of the following led to the US' entrance into the first world war?
unrestricted submarine warfare
The British blockade of Germany
the invasion of Poland
Sympathy for the Russian Empire
12
Which event was a reason for the US entry into the first World War
the German invasion of Belgium and Holland
the launch of the German battleship Bismarck
the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
the sinking of the Lusitania
13
How did the United States help the Allies win World War I?
The US entered in a secret agreement with the central powers
The US refused to fight an offensive war
The US provides financial assistance to rebuild Germany
The US provided strong, energized troops.
14
From 19191-1920, people in the US were caught in the Red Scare, which is
corporations being controlled by labor unions
the country being invaded by foreign army
the government being taken over by business interests
the government being influenced by communists
15
At the outbreak of World War I in 1914, most Americans believed that
the gov't should immediately declare war against germany
their country should stay out of the war
gov't should be more concerned with the Far east than Europe
sending direct aid to Russia was necessary and desireable
16
The Washington Naval Conferences and the Kellogg-Briand Pact were attempts by the US to
Secure leadership position in European affairs in the 1920s
Insure military preparedness between World Wars I and II
Maintain a traditional policy of defensive alliances
achieve peace and arms control after World War I
17
Why did Pres. Wilson believe was the reason for the Espionage Act, which outlaws war criticisms
14th Amend. permitted suspending Bill of Rights in wartime
public should be shielded from hearing the realities of war
other countries had already curtailed civil liberties
The war effort might be hurt if dissenters had free speech
18
What characteristic of the 1920's is illustrated by Red Scare, Sacco and Vanzetti, and the KKK?
growth in humanitarian causes
increased nativism
belief in unlimited progress
faith in big business
19
African Americans migrated to the North in great numbers after World War I to take advantage of
Cheap Farmland
Job Oppurtunites
Political Rights
Social Acceptance
20
How did Germany's use of unrestricted submarine warfare provoke the US to enter World War I.
It established new rules for naval battles
It resulted in the loss of US citizens on the Lusitania
It created competition for international markets
It generated anti-immigrant sentiment in the United States
21
A soldier writes a letter about his experiences in Trench Warfare which war was he involved in?
World War I
the Spanish-American War
Vietnam
World War II
22
During World War I, war bonds were primarily sold to-
help the United States government
demonstrate the determination of the US government
increase the involvement of volunteer organizations
inspire loyalty among immigrants who had recently arrived
23
President Wilson said that his 14 points would provide a framework for
expanding colonial empires
a lasting and just peace
punishing aggressor nations
determining war reparations
24
The main goal of women's rights movement in the early 20th century was to acheive
equal pay for equal work
the end of discrimination in hiring
the freedom to practice birth control
the right to vote
25
The spirit of Postwar isolationism in America was best illustrate in 1920 when the US rejected
Commonwealth in Independent States
North Atlantic Treaty Organizations
League of Nations
European Union

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