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US History LEAP 2025 Review I
US History LEAP 2025 Review I
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1
This political change was a result of declaring war on Germany during the First World War?
Mexican immigration was halted.
German citizens were not allowed to vote.
Taxes were used only for the war effort.
U.S. mail was censored to prevent treason.
2
Soldiers fighting in the First World War were forced to dig trenches as protection from
poisonous gas
tanks
machine guns
airplanes
3
How did the military innovation shown in this photograph affect the course of World War I?
It made the use of land mines obsolete.
It helped transport large numbers of troops to battlefield.
It helped break the stalemate of trench warfare.
It made communications with officers on the front possible.
4
Fought in the Spanish-American War, Pursued Pancho Villa in Mexico. Who is this
Teddy Roosevelt
Marshal Foch
Robert Lansing
John J. Pershing
5
The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act, an applicant for a federal job was required to
come from a political background
graduate from an American university
be an American citizen
pass an entrance examination
6
Which year did the stock market crash occur, signaling the beginning of the Great Depression?
1929
1928
1927
1930
7
What was the MOST important effect of the prohibition of alcohol by the government in 1919?
popularity of jazz bands
reduction in wheat production
growth of organized crime
decrease in illegal gambling
8
One factor that contributed to the Great Migration of the 1920’s was —
development of interstate highways
discrimination in the South
demand for agricultural workers
immigration of southern Europeans
9
Which best describes the relationship between the US government and business Progressive Era?
took an active part in regulating business practices.
passed laws promoting improved working conditions
gave funding to further business development
created mandated protections for businesses
10
Nativists in the 1920s would probably have approved of which earlier action?
Antiquities Act
Pure Food and Drug Act
Chinese Exclusion Act
19th Amendment
11
contribution of African American artists and performers during the early 20th century includes
creating a uniquely American music form known as jazz
introducing Americans to vaudeville-style entertainment
forming America’s first musical district
pioneering the “flapper” look for women after World War I
12
Which of the following is an economic effect of World War I on the U.S.?
industrialization decreased
people joining the military increased
agricultural production decreased
overseas trade increased
13
Which group of people most likely inspired the creation of this 1893 cartoon?
Nativists
Philanthropists
Political bosses
Union leaders
14
What is the best explanation for the trend illustrated by the graph?
Fewer infectious diseases in the world
Healthier eating and increased exercise
Decreasing cost of preventative care and medical treatment
Innovations N sanitation, vaccination, and medical treatment
15
The American Federation of Labor differed from the Committee for Industrial Organization in
supported membership of women
excluded unskilled workers
prohibited strikes by its members
encouraged increased immigration
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What would describe this character?
a man who lost all of his money helping others
a man who found a bag of money
a political leader who was getting fat off of bribes
a man who spent all his money on food and clothes
17
Building subway systems in American cities early in the twentieth century contributed to —
greater employment opportunities for Americans
a decline in the standard of living for Americans
an increase in issues related to crime for Americans
faster access to information for Americans
18
What is the historical significance of the year 1898?
Spanish-American War began
Civil War ended
Mexican War ended
First World War began
19
Airplanes introduced during the First World War were valuable for —
bombing factories in cities
causing trench warfare
shooting down other planes
spying behind enemy lines
20
The Spanish-American War contributed to the emergence of the United States by
Gave United States the territory to build the Panama Canal
demonstrating U.S. commitment to spread democracy
U.S. military superiority over a European colonial power
showing the United States would enforce international laws
21
Which new innovation contributed to a significant increase in factory production in the US
Steam power
Telegraph systems
Railroads
Electricity
22
Most decorated soldier in First World War, Medal of Honor recipient. Who is this?
Alvin York
Alfred Thayer Mahan
Teddy Roosevelt
John J. Pershing
23
Red Scare, Social Darwinism, Growth of the Ku Klux Klan reflect the influence of
growing nativism
organized crime
prohibition
civil rights leaders
24
The Spanish-American War ultimately marked the beginning of the
United States as a world imperialist power.
transition of Puerto Rico to statehood.
independence of the Philippines.
rise of Spain as a European power.
25
What was the cause of the large-scale migration of African Americans out of the rural South
The opportunities for jobs in northern factories
The absence of racial discrimination in northern states
The supply of new housing in the suburbs
The availability of cheap land on the frontier
26
The first large-scale effort by the United States government to regulate business involved
establishment of the Interstate Commerce Commission
adoption of the Eighteenth Amendment
creation of the Food and Drug Administration
passage of the Sherman Anti-trust Act
27
The Roaring Twenties were characterized by —
brinkmanship, McCarthyism
bank failures, the New Deal, and bread lines
Harlem Renasance, Prohibition, and flappers
internment camps,
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The Espionage Act (1917) and the Sedition Act (1918) were used by President Woodrow Wilson to
silence critics of the war effort.
remove Communists from government positions.
discourage congressional support for the war effort.
intern German Americans.
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The Transcontinental Railroad contributed to the industrial growth of the United States by
connecting the US to markets in Mexico and Canada.
protecting the US from low-priced foreign imports.
making the movement of goods easier and cheaper.
encouraging subsistence farming.
30
The armistice ending the First World War went into effect on November 11 of —
1911
1914
1918
1917
31
One contribution to American culture made by artists of Tin Pan Alley was the —
promotion of African American culture
introduction of the flapper look
distribution of sheet music of popular songs
creation of musical theatre
32
Which demographic pattern resulted from the Great Migration?
The number of African American owned farms increased.
African American population in the South outnumbered whites.
African American populations grew in urban areas.
African Americans moved to the western United States.
33
Black Tuesday has been cited many times as the beginning of —
World War I.
the Dust Bowl.
the New Deal.
the Great Depression.
34
Spanish-American War, Building of the Panama Canal, and Alfred T. Mahan are associated with
World War I
immigration
imperialism
isolationism
35
Efforts during the Progressive Era to gain the right to vote for women included —
filing lawsuits with the Supreme Court
public protests and amending the Constitution
strikes and lobbying federal legislators
boycotts and conducting public referendums
36
Which statement BEST describes the economic effects of the Spanish-American War on the US?
Women were regarded more highly as workers.
The loss of the Panama Canal
acquisition of territory meant more resources, trade routes.
Free trade with Spain increased the value of exported goods.
37
According to the theory of laissez-faire, the economy functions best when the government
does not interfere in business.
regulates businesses for the good of the majority.
owns major industries.
subsidizes business so that it can compete worldwide.
38
After WW I, U.S. industrial sector was in a unique position to expand internationally due to
allowed for transport of cargo worldwide in record times
growing popularity and demand for American made goods
post-war Europe was unable to compete with US manufacturing
favorable trade treaties
39
The main reason President Theodore Roosevelt supported a Panamanian rebellion
reduce European colonialism in the Western Hemisphere.
prevent a foreign power from seizing important land
gain the right to complete a canal linking the oceans
increase the number of democratic nations in Latin America.
40
Ida B. Wells was responsible for exposing the brutality associated with
alcohol abuse
lynching
the oil industry
child labor
41
How did industrialization in the United States change the lives of women and children
were more educated in order to compete for jobs.
gained higher social status as business owners.
increasingly became wage earns in their families.
rose as leaders in the movement to organize labor.
42
The 19th Amendment was a step toward COMPLETE democracy because it gave women the right to
own land.
run for office.
vote in elections.
start businesses.
43
Susan B. Anthony impacted American government because it led to the passage of
19th Amendment
17th Amendment
18th Amendment
20th Amendment
44
This photograph illustrates which of the following innovations?
the car
Assembly line manufacturing
Outsourcing
Occupational safety
45
hese territorial changes resulted from the provisions laid out in the
Zimmerman Telegram
Fourteen Points
World War I Armistice
Treaty of Versailles
46
What musical genres BEST expresses the upbeat attitude of the 1920s?
Jazz
Ragtime
Ballad
Rock
47
Which statement about population distribution in the United States is supported by the graph?
Immigration played a limited role in urban growth.
Many Americans migrated from urban to rural areas.
Rural population declined after 1900.
cities grew at a faster rate than that of rural areas.
48
Growth of capitalism encouraged United States imperialism because the desire of businesses to
provide humanitarian aid.
obtain new markets for American products.
compete with foreign industries.
industrialize underdeveloped nations.
49
A chief characteristic of the Gilded Age includes —
an artistic revival in literature and art
growth of big business and westward expansion
reform efforts to address the effects of urbanization
expansion of rights for women and minorities
50
The Immigration Act of 1882 was designed to limit immigration from —
Asia
Latin America
Africa
Europe