One example of Roosevelt's use of the "Big Stick" policy was his

acquiring the Panama Canal Zone

How did industrial leaders accumulate wealth during the late 1800's?

Creating monopolies and establishing trusts.

In the late 1800's why did the Great Plains become associated with the Populist movement?

The population was made up of farmers.

What effect did anti-immigration sentiment have on domestic policy of the early 20th century?

The government placed quotas on immigration.

Why did immigrants move from eastern and southern Europe to the U.S. between 1880 & 1920?

To take advantage of economic opportunities.

What were the intentions of black codes in the South after the Civil War?

To keep African Americans from gaining equality.

Which of these statements describes both the 15th Amendment and the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

Suffrage cannot be denied on the basis of race.

Why did the United State business interests favor overseas expansion in the late 1800's?

to acquire new markets and sources of raw materials

One important benefit of frontier economic activities in the 1870's was providing resources for

A growing urban population in the East.

Why did ranching develop in West Texas?

The abundance of mavericks and vast open grassland.

In the late 1800's many Americans resented immigrants because

They accepted less pay than most workers.

What impact did U.S. governmental policies have on business and industry in the late 1800's?

The government had little influence on business and industry

Why did immigrant groups struggle to assimilate in the late 1800's?

Chinese immigrants worked for lower wages causing resentment

How did government policies of the Gilded Age of the late 1800's promote industrialization?

Laissez-faire policies allowed business to operate freely.

The Reconstruction Act of 1867

Placed most Southern states under military rule.

One result of the 13th Amendment was

the plantation system collapsed.

Why did large numbers of African Americans migrate to the North in the early twentieth century?

Southern Jim Crow laws restricted their job opportunities.

The migration of Americans to western territories following the Civil War led to

the admission of new states to the nation

How did the government's policy of manifest destiny impact Native Americans in the late 1800's?

They were forced onto reservations while settlers took land.

What is the best Social-Darwinist defense for U.S. Imperialism?

Superior nations had an obligation to govern weaker nations

In the 19th century, many anti-imperialists worried imperialism might threaten U.S. values by

violating fundamental human rights

Why did Congress pass laws protecting civil rights during Reconstruction?

to abolish black codes in the South

New forms of entertainment became much more common during the Gilded Age because of

an increase in technology, production and free time

Which of the following had the greatest impact on the role of women in U.S. politics?

the accomplishments of the women's suffrage movement

Why did Reconstruction end?

The restoration of power to southern white Democrats

How did labor unions affect the lives of workers during the late 19th century?

They won shorter hours and better pay for workers.

What was the effect of the use of literacy tests throughout the South after the U.S. Civil War?

the poor and African Americans not being allowed to vote.

Why was the purchase of Alaska in 1867 important to the development of the U.S. economy?

The land was rich in timber, gold, and oil.

How did the Homestead Act attract farmers to the frontier?

Offered free land to farmers who improved it within 5 years

The 14th Amendment defined citizenship to include African Americans and stated

no state deny any person "equal protection of the laws."

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1
One example of Roosevelt's use of the "Big Stick" policy was his
acquiring the Panama Canal Zone
delaying Philippine independence
annexing Hawaii
settlement of the Russo-Japanese War
2
How did industrial leaders accumulate wealth during the late 1800's?
Collective bargaining and unions.
Developing new farming techniques.
Creating monopolies and establishing trusts.
Selling stock to employees.
3
In the late 1800's why did the Great Plains become associated with the Populist movement?
Many immigrants settled there.
The population was made up of farmers.
The population was made up of industrial workers.
Cattle ranchers worked there.
4
What effect did anti-immigration sentiment have on domestic policy of the early 20th century?
The government restricted job opportunities for immigrants.
The government placed quotas on immigration.
The government required immigrants to attend public schools.
The government wanted more immigration for economic growth.
5
Why did immigrants move from eastern and southern Europe to the U.S. between 1880 & 1920?
To spread political ideas
To bring new industrial techniques to the U.S.
To escape war
To take advantage of economic opportunities.
6
What were the intentions of black codes in the South after the Civil War?
To help continue the North's Reconstruction policies.
To offer equality for newly freed African Americans.
To help rebuild the plantation system.
To keep African Americans from gaining equality.
7
Which of these statements describes both the 15th Amendment and the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
Congress has the power to collect taxes.
Slavery cannot exist in the United States.
Suffrage cannot be denied on the basis of race.
Anyone born in the U.S. is a citizen.
8
Which innovation had the greatest impact on westward migration immediately after the Civil War?
telegraph
transcontinental railroad
steam-powered boats
electricity
9
Why did the United State business interests favor overseas expansion in the late 1800's?
to spread democratic ideals to other areas of the world
to establish a commonwealth of colonies
to acquire new markets and sources of raw materials
to establish military bases around the world
10
In addition to Puerto Rico, what territory did the U.S. gain from the Spanish American War?
The Philippines and Guam
The Philippines and Hawaii
Cuba and the Philippines
Cuba and Guam
11
One important benefit of frontier economic activities in the 1870's was providing resources for
Unfair unemployment conditions.
A growing urban population in the East.
The long drives.
European Markets.
12
Why did ranching develop in West Texas?
California's admission as a state.
The abundance of mavericks and vast open grassland.
New farming techniques in the north
Granger Laws
13
What was or had the most impact on the passing of the Prohibition amendment?
women's suffrage
World War I
the red scare
isolationism
14
In the late 1800's many Americans resented immigrants because
They accepted less pay than most workers.
they settled in the most desirable areas of cities.
They joined unions to improve working conditions.
They refused to accept new political beliefs.
15
What impact did U.S. governmental policies have on business and industry in the late 1800's?
The government regulated industry for the public good.
The government had little influence on business and industry
The government regulated business growth.
The government controlled transportation.
16
Why did immigrant groups struggle to assimilate in the late 1800's?
The war made U.S. citizens distrust German immigrants.
McCarthyism led U.S. citizens to be suspicious of immigrants
Chinese immigrants worked for lower wages causing resentment
Anti-Semitism led Jewish immigrant to settle in rural areas
17
How did government policies of the Gilded Age of the late 1800's promote industrialization?
The Sherman Antitrust Act allowed for regulation of business
Imperialism fueled steel production in the U.S.
Laissez-faire policies allowed business to operate freely.
New Deal policies created jobs for the unemployed.
18
The Reconstruction Act of 1867
Gave freed enslaved people land
Placed most Southern states under military rule.
freed most Southern states from military rule.
Set up carpetbag governments
19
One result of the 13th Amendment was
president Johnson was impeached.
the plantation system collapsed.
former slaves gained equal rights.
the civil war ended.
20
Why did large numbers of African Americans migrate to the North in the early twentieth century?
Southern Jim Crow laws restricted their job opportunities.
New laws forced them to leave the South or pay heavy fines.
Northern states offered them free farmland.
Labor Unions in the North recruited them as members.
21
What was the purpose of progressive reforms such as the initiative, referendum and recall?
Give more power to political parties.
Expand political participation
Increase federal control over the state
Give more power to big business.
22
The migration of Americans to western territories following the Civil War led to
improved relations with Native Americans
the admission of new states to the nation
the abandonment of the U.S. policy of Manifest Destiny
fewer conservation measures by the federal government
23
How did the government's policy of manifest destiny impact Native Americans in the late 1800's?
They were forced to accept land east of the Mississippi.
Native Americans were forced to mine gold.
They were forced onto reservations while settlers took land.
The Monroe Doctrine forced Native Americans off reservations
24
What is the best Social-Darwinist defense for U.S. Imperialism?
The U.S. needed to test new military technology
The U.S. needed to compete with European empires.
Superior nations had an obligation to govern weaker nations
Rober Barons needed new markets to expand to.
25
In the 19th century, many anti-imperialists worried imperialism might threaten U.S. values by
violating fundamental human rights
establishing protection for weaker countries
considering the needs of native peoples
opening more doors of diplomacy
26
Why did Congress pass laws protecting civil rights during Reconstruction?
to abolish black codes in the South
to help former slaves migrate to North
to punish form Confederate soldiers
to reverse the Dred Scott decision
27
Literature such as Upton Sinclair’s book “The Jungle”helped lead to the ?
Food and Drug Administration
Sherman Antitrust Act
Dawes Act
New Deal
28
New forms of entertainment became much more common during the Gilded Age because of
The Pendleton Act.
corruption in government
an increase in technology, production and free time
better educatoin
29
Which of the following had the greatest impact on the role of women in U.S. politics?
the creation of New Deal agencies
the accomplishments of the women's suffrage movement
the growth of the labor movement
the passage of the Prohibition amendment
30
Why did Reconstruction end?
Reconstruction was supposed to be short term
African Americans prospered financially
Reconstruction was unnecessary as states rejoined the Union.
The restoration of power to southern white Democrats
31
How did labor unions affect the lives of workers during the late 19th century?
Helped workers take over ownership of factories.
Welcomed workers of any race or gender to join in strikes.
Worked with lawmakers to pass pro-business legislation.
They won shorter hours and better pay for workers.
32
What was the effect of the use of literacy tests throughout the South after the U.S. Civil War?
the election of more African American government officials
an increase in voter turnout by African Americans.
the poor and African Americans not being allowed to vote.
increase in the power of the Republican Party in the South
33
Why was the purchase of Alaska in 1867 important to the development of the U.S. economy?
The land was rich in timber, gold, and oil.
It established thousands of square miles of national forest.
It made the country a dominant imperialistic force.
The region set up an extensive trading network.
34
How did the Homestead Act attract farmers to the frontier?
It provided farmers with subsidies for their crops
It offered tax incentives to farmers settling in the West.
It guaranteed farmers access to railroads
Offered free land to farmers who improved it within 5 years
35
The 14th Amendment defined citizenship to include African Americans and stated
no ex-confederate could be stripped of their land.
labor contracts must be in return for wages
no state deny any person "equal protection of the laws."
that the right to vote shall not be denied

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