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Themes: Immigration, Rebellion, & War #1st semester USH final
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1
In the late 19th century, what was a common complaint used by labor unions against immigrants?
refused to assimilate into American culture
contributed little to enrich American life
took jobs from US citizens
placed financial drains on social services
2
During WW2 why was the US known as the "arsenal of democracy"?
US provided much weaponry needed to fight the axis powers
leaders of Europe were educated in the US
most battles in WW2 took place in US
US supervised elections in Europe after the war
3
How did the colonist react to British taxes and laws?
they helped the British make the laws
they welcomed the changes
they embraced the tax collectors
they protested- gradually led to demands for independence
4
Why did the colonists oppose the Stamp Act?
They weren't allowed to vote for parliament who made the tax
the tax only applied to the poor
Tax was too low
money raised by the tax went to British military
5
How did Mercantilism cause conflict between the colonists and British?
Colonies felt mercantilism hindered their financial gain
Mercantilism hurt the colonies ability to fight the Indians
colonies only wanted to trade with Britain
Britain only traded with Italy to get materials
6
What amendment ENDED slavery?
13th
16th
14th
15th
7
Who is the main author of the DOI?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
8
What is the principle of "popular sovereignty"
each person in the US can decide if they want slavery
american people would take one vote for the entire country
congress decided where slavery will exist
settlers inthe area had the sole right to vote about slavery
9
In terms of the federal gov't, what was a major result of the Civil War?
southern congressmen gained control of the legislature
nation's industrial development came to a standstill
South's economy dominated the US
Federal gov'ts power over the states was strengthened
10
Which president served 4 terms in the White House?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Bill Clinton
Harry Truman
Ronald Reagan
11
What was the date of the DOI?
July 4, 1789
July 4, 1770
July 4, 2016
July 4, 1776
12
Why did immigrants come to the US?
because it is very easy to assimilate into American culture
there weren't a lot of immigrants in the US
industry jobs and economic advancement
because there were no ethnic groups in the US
13
What was Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" about?
Persuaded undecided Americans to support independence
addition of the Bill of Rights to Constitution
detailed outline of new gov't
described a military plan for Britain
14
How did the French & Indian War lead to the American Revolution?
Britain had to give land to Spain
Britain had to raise taxes to pay for the war
Colonists had to depend on Spain for materials
Colonists blamed Britain for losing the war
15
What years did the American Revolution take place?
1776-1782
1914-1918
1861-1865
1939-1945
16
What types of changes did WW1 & WW2 bring to minorities and women?
creation of new job opportunities
greater integration in housing and schools in nation
greater number of high level management positions
passage of the equal rights amendment
17
What is a "melting pot"?
place that is enriched by immigrants-ethnically diverse
all Polish people living together
area in Oak Lawn
not diverse
18
Why did sectional differences develop in the US?
economic conditions & interests varied by region
Presidents favored urban areas over rural areas
federal gov't was neutral
only northerners were represented in the Const. Convention
19
In the Treaty of Versailles Germany had to give back land, de-militarize, war guilt clause and
pay reparations
send citizens to the US
become catholic
shut down all businesses
20
Why did the US get involved in the S-A War and acquire Hawaii?
support isolationist forces in Congress
gain overseas markets and sources of raw materials
to establish military alliances with other nations
begin the policy of manifest destiny
21
Which expression accurately illustrates the concept of Nativism?
America- first in war and peace
Go West- Young Man
Help wanted- Irish Need Not Apply
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself
22
What years did the Civil War take place?
1776-1789
1845-1850
1861-1865
1888-1898
23
Which of the following is TRUE regarding the Emancipation Proclamation?
freed all slaves in the US
freed slaves in the North
eliminated slavery in the constitution
freed slaves in the rebelling territories
24
Who greatly helped the colonists during the Revolutionary War (main reason they won)?
Paul Revere
Britain
France
George Wallace
25
Why did Americans believe in manifest destiny?
BC God wanted Americans to expand slavery
BC God wanted America to reach coast to coast
Mexican aides were robbing white settlements
Only way to stop Indians from attacking settlements
26
Why did Wilson want to create the League of Nations?
to stockpile weapons
to "watch over" the world and prevent wars
27
How did Yellow Journalists create support for the S-A War?
destruction of the US sugar plantations by Hawaii
writing about the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana
explained how the US controlled Mexico
bringing popularity to Williams Jennings Bryant
28
What was the public reason President Truman gave for dropping the atomic bomb?
because Germany was going to drop the bomb on Japan first
an invasion of japan would result in excessive casualties
Because China was going to bomb the US
because the Soviet Union asked him to
29
Choose the ONE answer that was NOT given to support dropping the atomic bomb.
saved american lives
shortened the war
justified after the Pearl Harbor attack
Truman was excited to use the bomb
30
Jefferson said in the DOI that our gov'ts main job is to...
protect the country from attack
collect only fair taxes
secure the peoples unalienable rights
pass laws only with the consent of governed
31
Why didn't founding fathers eliminate slavery at the Constitutional Convention?
they all owned slaves
South wouldn't support the Const. if slavery was outlawed
slaves provided work for the army
North wouldn't support the Const. if slavery was outlawed
32
The main provision in the Fugitive Slave Act was...
Harriet Tubman be shot on sight
all fugitive slaves must be returned to their masters
all fugitive slaves were now citizens
if you caught fugitive slaves, you can hang them w/o trial
33
The Louisiana Purchase had great geographic significance for the US bc...
decreased tensions with Natives
reduced British control over North America
extended US control over Mexico
focused the US on westward expansion
34
Why do most immigrants settle in cities?
jobs were readily available
closer to the lake
to eat
so they can farm
35
What was a key challenge faced by the US during WW2?
difficulty gaining congressional support
fighting a war on 2 fronts
lack of public support for the war
total reliance on naval power
36
Did the US join the League of Nations that President Wilson proposed?
no
yes
37
A "secessionist" wants to...
end prohibition
leave the union
stay in the union
end slavery
38
What is a PULL factor?
low economy
famine
Religious freedom
civil war
39
Over the past 20 years, what has been the US's immigration policy?
return to an open immigration policy
encourage emigration from Western Europe
reduce the number of illegal immigrants
keep out immigrants from former communist countries
40
Who was the US President during WW1?
Jimmy Carter
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Harry Truman
41
What is cultural pluralism?
knowing that you cannot advance on the social ladder
only accepting native americans
believing that only the US is the best
Diversity- immigrants maintaining cultures in the US
42
Why was the US better able to adjust its economy from wartime-peacetime after WW1 & WW2?
US had suffered no widespread wartime destruction
US had collected war debt from its allies
US possessed nuclear weapons
US raised tariffs on imports
43
What is the fundamental main idea expressed in the DOI?
federal & state gov'ts should have equal power
gov't should guarantee all citizens economic security
God is the ultimate ruler
if gov't denies its people basic rights, gov't be overthrown
44
What was Lincoln's "divided house" problem referring to?
war with Mexico
expansionism
slavery
suffrage
45
What types of things did the gov't NOT do to try & limit immigration?
allow everyone to enter the US
Gentlemen's agreement
quota system
literacy tests
46
What is a PUSH factor?
famine
more oportunities
freedom
better jobs
47
What is a Political Party Boss?
a lady boss
helps immigrants when they come to US (in return for votes)
plans weddings and parties
runs all republican party headquarters
48
In the 1920's what did the US want to do in regards to immigration?
encourage cultural diversity
restrict immigration through the use of quotas
restore an open door policy
help new immigrants find jobs
