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1
Which of these contributed to the ratification of the Eighteenth Amendment?
The growing political influence of women to make alcohol illegal to use
Politicians campaigning for education reform
Veteran soldiers protesting to obtain benefits
The growing number of workers organizing into labor unions
2
What was a result of the social problems presented in this 1917 political cartoon?
Government leaders introduced health-care reform laws
Women worked to improve conditions in tenement houses
Lobbyists focused attention on the power of corporate monopolies
Progressives worked to ratify a prohibition amendment to end alcohol usage
3
What best describes Rudyard Kipling's "white man's burden?"
To amend past grievances like colonization
To free other peoples from tyranny
To civilize those deemed uncivilized
To spread freedom to other industrialized nations
4
What did this poster support or advocate?
Standardization of parts helped streamline the production of munitions
Conscription caused a shortage of laborers during wartime
Demand for labor in war industries helped increase employment
Use of new war technologies required extensive training
5
What was General Pershing’s major contribution to the Allied victory in World War I?
Developing advanced technologies for battlefield use
Transforming inexperienced U.S. troops into an effective military force
Requesting humanitarian aid from Congress for war-torn countries
Negotiating the terms of the Treaty of Versailles
6
What message about imperialism did this political cartoon below show?
More imperialistic expansion results in less U.S. control
More geographic proximity, less self-government
Imperialism was not likely to improve access to overseas markets
It was not worth angering European powers to annex new territories
7
Why did troops dig trenches & stalemates develop along the western front of WWI?
The use of machine guns resulted in massive casualties
Armored tanks crossed fortified lines
Airplanes conducted reconnaissance missions
Submarines attacked unarmed ships
8
What was one immediate result of Henry Ford’s manufacturing methods?
Cars become affordable for more people
Cars required little fuel to operate efficiently
Cars could be customized
Cars replaced railroads as the fastest way to ship goods
9
How did Congress respond to the excerpt below?
Meat packers developed refrigerated railroad cars to ship meat nationwide
Monopolies formed to control competition in the meat-processing industry
Congress passed legislation to protect consumer health and safety
Farmers demanded government regulation of livestock sales and distribution
10
How did the events below affect the United States?
They prompted the end of Dollar Diplomacy in Latin America
They increased public support for cuts in U.S. defense spending
It helped make the U.S. as an imperial power similar to European nations
They set a precedent of including territorial acquisitions in settlements
11
What is true about the U.S. post Spanish-American War?
Rebuilding a devasted navy cost the U.S. an enourmous amount of money
The U.S. oil industry boomed due to oil deposits found in new terrorities
Territorial losses forced the U.S. to purchase natural resources abroad
The acquisition of new territories allowed the U.S. to expand its' trade
12
How did the Roosevelt Corollary affect the role of the U.S. in the world?
By establishing military alliances with Asian nations
By creating a plan to stop the spread of communism
By proclaiming a policy of isolationism
A willingness to intervene in the affairs of Latin American nations
13
What belief did Wilson’s Fourteen Points promote?
Unity among international leaders was essential to maintaining world peace
Travel among nations should be regulated by an international organization
Intervention in the affairs of other nations was never justifiable
No country should be allowed to spend more on defense than other countries
14
What are two effects of the Harlem Renaissance?
Ratification of voting laws for blacks & more prohibition
Increased migration of blacks to the North & the promotion of black culture
Founding of the NAACP & the rise of the Socialist party in the U.S.
Founding of black universities & migration of blacks to the North
15
What was the primary goal of Wilson's Fourteen Points?
To create conditions that prevent future global conflicts
To prevent multinational countries from breaking apart
To punish countriesl that are defeated in war
To establish a new era of isolationism
16
What was one result of immigration to the northeastern U.S. in the early 20th century?
Fewer diseases spread among urban populations
Cities became more densely populated
Factories experienced labor shortages
Fewer people lived in settlement houses
17
What event led to the emergence of speakeasies in the 1920s?
Stronger immigration laws & more restrictions
The prohibition on the sale of alcohol
The taxation of imported luxury goods
The deportation of suspected communists & radicals
18
What was one of Henry Ford's most important work achievements?
Increasing productivity & efficiency
Reducing the numbers of employees leaving the workforce
Increasing labor union membership in his factories
Reducing payroll taxes & improving employee benefits
19
What event directly influenced the need to build the Panama Canal?
Spanish-American War
World War I
The Mexican War
The Cuban Revolution
20
How did the Zimmermann telegram influence U.S. entry into World War I?
It revealed a proposed military alliance between Mexico and Germany
It announced the czar’s overthrow in Russia
It described Romania’s plan to abandon neutrality
It contained orders for German U-boats to destroy British passenger ships
21
Why did capitalists like John D. Rockefeller form trusts?
To decrease competition among producers
It would create less employment opportunities for immigrants
Consumers would be denied access to goods
It prevent employees from buying stock
22
What was one goal of Ku Klux Klan marches held before elections in the early 1900s?
To warn people about the dangers of voter fraud
To protest the use of literacy tests in the political process
To prevent racial minorities from participating in the political process
To prevent the government from passing voter identification laws
23
How did the Nineteenth Amendment expand the democratic process?
By prohibiting discrimination in voting on the basis of gender
By lowering the voting age
By prohibiting discrimination in voting on the basis of race
By eliminating the poll tax
24
Why was the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 passed?
Increased U.S. involvement in foreign wars and conflicts
Denial of labor union membership for unskilled workers
Increased nativism and anti-immigrant attitudes
Wage increases for workers in manufacturing positions
25
What was one economic effect of the Spanish–American War?
Demand for coal and petroleum as energy sources declined
Shipbuilding industries in the United States declined
The U.S. gained access to additional natural resources & overseas markets
New free and fair trade treaties were established between the U.S. & Europe
26
How did Andrew Carnegie contribute to civic & social life in the U.S.?
Establishing philanthropic organizations & giving back to communities
Promoting spiritual & moral values in public schools
Creating a charitable foundation to end world hunger
Supporting conservative ideals in federal legislation
27
Which statement best describes the Roosevelt Corollary?
To threaten European countries to stay out of Latin America
To suppress Spainsh rule in Cuba
The need to construct a canal in Panama
To negotiate the end of the Russia & Japanese War
28
What is the greatest factor in where immigrants migrate to?
Areas most economically alike their home country
Religious reasons
Economic factors
Geographic location (distance) from homeland
29
Which phrase describes a major goal of the Federal Reserve Act of 1913?
To raise money for wartime needs by selling government bonds
Provides economic stablility by creating a central banking system
To give incentives for U.S. entrepreneurs by offering low-interest loans
To encourage competition in U.S. industry by breaking up corporate trusts
30
How were the Roaring Twenties characterized?
Bank failures, the New Deal, and Homelessness
Installment plans, Prohibition, and Flappers
WWI, Spanish Influenza, and Zimmermann Telegram
Great White Fleet, Yellow Journalism, and the War in the Philippines
31
How did the military innovation shown in this photograph below affect the course of WWI?
It made communications with officers on the front lines possible
It helped break the stalemate of trench warfare
It helped transport large numbers of troops to the battlefield
It made the use of landmines obsolete
32
What was a major influence on the popularity of the flapper fashion during the 1920s?
A decrease in crime associated with prohibition
A shift away from the traditional roles of women
A decline in the number of women working in urban factories
An increase in the use of credit and installment plans
33
Which trend of the late 1800s and early 1900s is BEST reflected in this photograph?
The desire to gain new territories
The need for urban reform
The rise of nativism
The emphasis on cultural assimilation
34
How did the process shown in this photograph enhance the automobile industry?
It sped up production at lower costs
It required only licensed workers to produce product
It developed new designs & better safety standards
it ensured high-quality autos at higher prices
35
How did the Transcontinental Railroad most affect the U.S.?
The railroad contributed to the rapid settlement & growth of western towns
The railroad prompted Congress to buy land & create national
The railroad caused a rapid decline in farming & mining in the West
The railroad contributed to population growth & sharecropping in the East
36
What brought hope to immigrants coming to America?
The expansion of nativism & Social Darwinism
The opportunity to reside in comfortable tenement apartment buildings
The potential for new jobs & better business opportunities
The U.S. Social Security System & better medical treatment
37
What development made it possible to construct skyscrapers?
The importation of stronger kinds of wood
The use of the Bessemer steel process in manufacturing
The manufacturing of glass that blocks ultraviolet sun rays
The government's focus on educating engineers
38
What was the primary reason masks were used during World War I?
To protect soldiers from spreading contagious diseases
To protect soldiers from the effects of poison gas
To hide the identities of soldiers from approaching enemies
To help soldiers use night vision technology to find the enemy
39
What would be a correct reason the U.S. entered WWI?
Prevent fascism from spreading throughout Europe
Increase trade with Asian nations
Assist the Allied powers against German aggression
Retaliate against Germany for imposing high tariffs
40
Why did the U.S. experience vast industrial growth & the emergence of a middle class in the late 19th century?
Increased birth rates in rural areas
Increased life expectancies in urban areas
Increased property values in rural areas
Increased migration & employment in urban areas
41
What does this cartoon depict President Wilson calling on Congress to do?
Issue a declaration of war against Germany
Enact trade sanctions against Germany
Authorize the use of funds to support Russian revolutionaries
Ratif the Treaty of Versailles
42
What did the military tactic illustrated below demonstrated about WWI/
Required highly skilled soldiers, resulting in lengthy training periods
Troops were exposed to long-range missiles, resulting in heavy casualties
It required the ability to attack quickly, with cavalry units
It made frontal assaults difficult, resulting in long periods of stalemate
43
Which of the following statements applies to W.E.B. Du Bois?
The Civil Rights Act of 1968 outlawed housing discrimination
African Americans should be given their civil rights slowly not immediately
The NAACP was organized to help secure equality for minority citizens
The Selma-to-Montgomery Civil Rights Movement
44
Why did car sales most likely increase so rapidly from 1910 to 1925?
They became more available because postwar tariffs ended
They became more available because of the passage of antitrust laws
They were more affordable because resources were cheaper postwar
They were more affordable because of the introduction of the assembly line
45
Why did Sen. Henry Cabot Lodge opposed the Treaty of Versailles?
He wanted to create safeguards to limit the spread of the Spanish Influenza
He wanted to protect U.S. sovereignty in international relations
He wanted to protect secret U.S. military technology
He wanted the U.S. to join an international peace organization
46
What invention can be attributed to Thomas Edison?
Diesel engines
Light bulbs
Sonor technology
Refrigerated railroad cars
47
What was one way Booker T. Washington tried to make life better for African Americans?
By promoting vocational training & job opportunities for African Americans
By supporting the formation of labor unions by African American workers
By organizing boycotts of businesses that refused service to blacks
By organizing voter-registration drives for African Americans
48
Why did the United States decide to enter World War I?
A European nation, Germany, had taken aggressive actions against the U.S.
The United States had suffered economically from European sanctions
Communist activities among U.S. immigrants were threatening the country
The U.S. president was obligated to fulfill election campaign promises
49
What was one effect of the arrival of the AEF in Europe during World War I?
Russian forces were able to withdraw from the eastern front
The heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne was assassinated in Sarajevo
The Allies were able to launch a major counterattack on the western front
Italy left the Central powers alliance
50
What was a benefit of the Bessemer steel process?
The use of the electric light bulb
Transistors for radios
Stronger & cheaper material for railroads, bridges, & buildings
Mechanical reapers replaced horse-drawn reapers
51
Which issue contributed most to the need for this permanent sanitation group in New York City?
The passage of labor laws
Decreased regulation of urban rail systems
Increased urban population and pollution
The establishment of immigration quotas
52
What issue were Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan identified with in the 1920s?
Decline of public support for Progressive reforms (e.g.-Child Labor)
Conflict between modernism and traditionalism (e.g.-Scopes Trial)
Development of new forms of popular entertainment (e.g.-movie industry)
Increased use of credit by U.S. consumers (e.g.-installment loans)
53
What did the Hawaiian citizens oppose?
The granting of U.S. statehood to the islands
The classification of the islands as a protectorate
The forced annexation of the islands as a U.S. territory in any means
The colonization of the islands by political refugees from the U.S.
54
What contributed to the Great Migration of African Americans in the 1920s?
Better economic opportunities in Northern industrial cities
Better soil conditions in previously uncultivated areas
The availability of land grants for homesteaders
The lower cost of living in urban areas
55
Why did the cartoon below promote deportation of immigrants?
Economic decline had increased the competition for jobs
Communists were infiltrating the United States
Assimilation programs in the United States had been unsuccessful
Political machines had too much power in urban areas
56
What topic was of most importance when Teddy Roosevelt and John Muir met?
Creating alternative maritime shipping routes
Reducing the influence of environmental lobbyists
Limiting the power of major railroad companies
The importance of preserving America’s vast nature & wilderness
57
What historical era saw the start of laws to end child labor?
Imperial
Progressive
Gilded Age
Roaring 20s
58
What did the federal government most support during the Gilded Age?
Foreign Territories
Prohibition
Big Business
Foreign Wars
59
Which of these cause-and-effect relationships is accurate?
The Treaty of Versailles contributed to the implementation of the New Deal
The ideas of social Darwinism led to the passage of Prohibition laws
The rise of fascism in Italy influenced the onset of the Red Scare
The ideas of the Harlem Renaissance influenced the Civil Rights movement
60
How did the expansion of railroad transportation most benefit farmers in the U.S.?
by raising the consumer price of farm products
by providing farmers with more access to distant markets & customers
by increasing the variety of locally grown crops
by encouraging farmers to form farm cooperatives
61
Which area did the U.S. acquire as a result of the Spanish-American War?
Wake Island
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
American Samoa
62
What was the main reason tanks were introduced during World War I?
To overcome trench defenses and end stalemates
To monitor enemy troop movements
To locate and remove landmines from the battlefield
To transport military supplies to the front lines
63
What was the purpose of the federal government passing the Espionage Act?
To confiscate privately owned weapons
To force people into internment camps
To suppress freedom of religion
To suspend freedom of speech
64
How did W.E.B. Du Bois help fight prejudice?
He demanded the passage of women's suffrage
He made political compromises with segregationists
He sought court orders to protect the rights of voters
He established the civil rights organization the NAACP
65
Which situation does this cartoon from an early 1900s pamphlet illustrate?
The recruitment of Chinese immigrants by large labor unions in the Midwest
The lack of jobs for Chinese immigrants in New York
The deportation of many Chinese immigrants in the Northwest
The fear in the West of losing jobs to Chinese immigrants
66
Which of the following was most responsible for the change depicted in this illustration?
An increase in circulating currency after the discovery of gold in Alaska
New immigrant screening procedures at Ellis Island
A crackdown on radicalism after the assassination of President McKinley
Overseas expansion associated with the Spanish-American War
67
Which of these was a major goal of Jane Addams’s Settlement House movement?
The introduction of prison reform
The establishment of public libraries
The assimilation of immigrants into life in America
The founding of women’s colleges
68
What would be the main goal of the 19th Amendment?
demand the direct election of U.S. Senators
to give all women the right to vote
To abolish the poll tax and literacy tests to vote
lower the voting age for women to 18
69
How did Alfred Thayer Mahan’s books influence U.S. policy?
Emphasizing the need for protectionist tariffs
Arguing against forming overseas alliances
Demonstrating the political risks of foreign trade
Advocating overseas expansion and the need for new trade markets
70
Which of the following best characterizes the Gilded Age?
Gold discovery on the west coast
Family-owned farms were consolidated into large farming corporations
Industrialists making huge profits from laissez-faire economics
A construction boom in the South
71
Why did Congress enact the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882?
Address a lack of urban housing
To discourage anti-American activism
To prevent the delpletion of natural resources
Reduce competition for U.S. jobs & limit immigration
72
Which government program began as a result of Upton Sinclair’s investigations?
Federal Reserve Act
Internal Revenue Service
Food & Drug Administration
Centers for Disease Control
73
What was the most likely topic of discussion in the excerpt below?
Principles for social Darwinism
Native American assimilation
The rise of the Populist Party
Reasons for immigration to the U.S.
74
Which of these resulted from the prohibition of alcohol during the 1920s?
The expansion of the consumer economy
A decline in immigration rates
The rise of organized crime
A growing fear of communism
75
How did the Spanish-American War make the U.S. a world power?
The United States ended Spanish trade in the Eastern Hemisphere
The U.S. proved its nuclear capabilities against Spain in Southeast Asia
The United States stopped the spread of communism in Spain
The United States acquired Spanish territories in the Caribbean & Pacific
76
What was one way the role of women in society changed during the 1920s?
They were allowed to own property
They were allowed increased participation in the political process
They were granted the right to serve in military combat units
They were granted the right to attend public schools
77
What was the purpose of the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906?
To reduce production costs for food and drug manufacturers
To prevent shortages by regulating the supply of food and drugs
To lower the cost of essential foods and drugs for consumers
To protect consumers by regulating the food and drug industry
78
Which of the following was a major addition of the Harlem Renaissance to U.S. culture?
It focused attention on the antiwar literary genre
It established jazz as a prominent musical form
It brought the most significant beat poets together
It led to the increased popularity of vaudeville stage performers
79
What result best completes the diagram below?
Ratification of a suffrage amendment allowing women to vote
Building of the transcontinental railroad
Passage of prohibition legislation
Expansion of labor unions & more rights for the working class
80
What was a consequence of Teapot Dome?
The prohibition amendment is repealed
The Kellogg-Briand Pact makes war illegal
The Palmer raids lead to the arrest of many communists
A U.S. Cabinet member is jailed for accepting bribes
81
Which statement best explains how electricity affected the U.S. economy?
Manufacturing processes became more efficient
Household appliances became more costly
Long-distance travel became more expensive
College education became more accessible
82
What was the first consequence of the Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand?
The Russian monarchy was overthrown
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia
The U.S. refuses to join the League of Nations
Great Britain intercepts the Zimmermann Telegram
83
How did the concerns depicted in this cartoon affect the food industry?
The government passed antitrust legislation to increase food competition
They imported goods from Europe to offer customers more choices
They increased the cost of products in order to pay for chemical additives
The government regulated the food industry to protect public health
84
What was one significant impact of the opening of the Panama Canal?
It created immigration tension between the U.S. & Latin America
It helped reduce the spread of communism & socialism in Latin America
It resulted in the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement
It increased trade by reducing travel times between the Pacific & Atlantic
85
What is the most important reason the U.S. annexed Hawaii?
The islands offered excellent locations for tropical resorts
The local rulers wanted financial assistance after a natural disaster
The location was strategically valuable to both military & business leaders
The local residents needed help to prevent the spread of poverty & disease
86
What was the goal of photographs like the one below intended to change?
Depict the evils of capitalism in communist propaganda
Document labor conditions during an economic crisis
Encourage leaders to make segregation in schools illegal
Focus attention on the need to end child labor
87
Which statement is true about the Spanish-American War?
Allied forces fight the Central Powers - U.S. business make war supplies
The U.S. acquires new terrorities - growth of U.S. commerce & influence
Development of conservationism - leads to the start of National parks
The opening of the Transcontinental RR - expands U.S. trade & shipping
88
How was the Progressive goal of women’s suffrage accomplished?
Constitutional Amendment
Supreme Court decision
Presidential Executive Order
National referendum
89
How did Henry Ford's Motor Company most effect manufacturing?
Retirement & medical plans were guaranteed to factory workers
Mass-manufacturing techniques were adopted to increase production
Monopolistic practices were abolished through Federal laws
Profit sharing becomes standard practice for corporations
90
What effect did the sinking of the Lusitania have on World War I?
Germany joined the Central Powers
U.S. leaders proposed a military alliance with Germany
U.S. public opinion shifted against Germany
Germany refused to join the League of Nations
91
Why was the provision below included in the Treaty of Versailles
Grant independence to all German colonies
To weaken the power of Germany in the international community
Grant independence to all German colonies
Create a democratic government in Germany
92
What was the primary reason for the Palmer raids?
To halt the spread of communist ideas by radicals
To suppress the teaching of evolutionary biology in school
To prevent workers from joining radical labor unions
To block civil rights advocates from staging public protests
93
What was the primary goal of the Organic Act of 1916?
States instituted their own environmental regulations
Settlement on lands with fragile ecosystems was prohibited
Monopolies seized control of natural resources
National parks were created as a way to manage land resources
94
Which cause and effect is true?
The 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire brought end to child labor
The 1898 Spanish-American War led to world power status for the U.S.
The 1919 Treaty of Versailles contributed to the start of WWI in Europe
The 1914 opening of the Panama Canal encouraged international trade
95
Which outcome was an important effect of the 1898 event illustrated by this map?
Decreased U.S. naval presence in the Caribbean Sea
The need for more U.S. foreign aid to developing countries
The need for the construction of a canal through Central America
Decrease need for U.S. economic influence in the Western Hemisphere
96
Which group of immigrants came to the U.S. to escape poverty, famine, religious persecution, & political oppression?
Chinese
Mexicans
Russians
Irish
97
What was one result of innovations in U.S. transportation technology in the 1920s?
Container ships delivered agricultural goods to ports on the Pacific coast
Mass-produced automobiles made travel more affordable for many people
Cable cars provided quick travel to any city within a state
Commercial airplanes replaced ships as the basic means of travel to Europe
98
What achievement is Ida B. Wells known for?
Famous muckraking photography of the Progressive Era
Equality & Civil Rights for African Americans
Social Darwinism
Temperance advocate & founder of the Harlem Renaissance
99
What did this World War I era poster try to persuade?
Farmers to consume fewer scarce goods during the war
People to help finance the war
Women to work producing war materials
People to save money during the war
100
What horror of war was first seen at the Battle of Ypres?
A tank attacked soldiers on the battlefield
A submarine attacking a docked ship
A poison gas attack on soldiers in the trenches
An aerial bombing of an infantry unit
