Which statement is true about the Articles of Confederation?

They did not work and a new government was needed

The economic boom and the financial speculation of the 1920s were caused by

Installment buying on credit and unregulated stock market

Treaty of Versailles was designed to punish Germany and hurt their economy by

forced Germany to pay huge sums of money for war damages

Why did native-born Americans push Americanization?

They felt immigrants were a threat to American culture.

Manifest Destiny was used to justify American desire to

expand the United States to the Pacific Ocean

Which event represent an expression of nativism during of the 1920s

adoption of a quota system to limit immigration

Yellow journalist created support for the Spanish-American War by writing about

Sinking of the Maine in Havana Harbor

What was a major result of the Civil War

Central governments power was strengthened

The Harlem Renaissance was a period when African Americans

created noteworthy works of art and literature

Difference between the Constitution and the Articles of Confederation was the Constitution

created a national government with 3 branches

An example of Moral Diplomacy is

US aiding pro-democratic governments in Latin America

What motivated nativism in the late 19th century?

hostility toward immigrant workers

Why does Clay's 1850 compromise appease both Northerners and Southerns?

California free, stricter slave laws, states vote

Which does not describe the Kansas-Nebraska act?

support for anti-slavery decreased in the North

Langston Hughes states he is "Gone" because

Racial discrimination drove him away

The Monroe Doctrine declared that the US would

European interference in Latin America as a threat

Looking back on the Sacco and Vanzetti trial a conclusion is

Nativism/racism override constitutional democracy

No state can make a law abridging ... the purpose of the 14th amendment was

protect the rights of citizens at the state level

The BEST description of the Freedmen's Bureau was

registered freed slaves to vote

The Red Scare was a period of

persecution of suspected of anti-American political views

The economic boom of he 1920s was primarily caused by the

development of new consumer goods and industries

Major reason for isolationist trend after WWI.

disillusionment over the Wars outcome

The failure of national Prohibition led to a public awareness that

Unpopular laws are difficult to enforce

Spanish fleet was destroyed in Manila Bay, then we annex the Philippines for what reason?

to have a valuable naval base in the Pacific

British felt they were justified imposing new taxes after the French & Indian war because

debts incurred in the war defending the Americans

The significance of the Zimmerman telegram was that it

tried to induce Mexico to join Germany as an ally

Jacob Riis, Jane Addams, Margaret Sanger are associated with efforts to

improved conditions for the poor

Lincoln and Johnson reconstruction plans sought to

allow Southern states to reenter union quickly

Late 19th Century immigration patterns changed in that

more immigrants came from eastern and souther Europe

Why did the US formulate the Open Door policy toward China?

Stop Europe/Japan from monopolizing trade/markets in China

Late 1800s the business practices of the railroads led to

increase demand for government regulations

What idea is expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

rights denied; overthrow the gov

American hybrid of African American and European music forms

Following the Civil War Southern states enacted Black Codes to

restrict the rights of former slaves

How did new inventions for farmers change farming?

Inventions make farming more efficient and faster

The Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution

declared the right to vote not be denied on basis of race

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1
Which statement is true about the Articles of Confederation?
Most people did not want to see them work
They called for a strong central government
America was ruled very under them
They did not work and a new government was needed
2
The economic boom and the financial speculation of the 1920s were caused by
mobilization of the economy for war
Installment buying on credit and unregulated stock market
expansion of civil rights to women and minorities
increased government restrictions on big business
3
Treaty of Versailles was designed to punish Germany and hurt their economy by
formation of the League of Nations
encourage the US to withdraw from world affairs
allowing Germany to rebuild its military
forced Germany to pay huge sums of money for war damages
4
During WWI, many American woman helped gain support for the suffrage movement by
working in wartime industries
lobbying for child-care facilities
protesting against the war
joining the military service
5
Why did native-born Americans push Americanization?
They wanted economic opportunity for immigrants.
They welcomed new immigrants.
They wanted a more diverse culture.
They felt immigrants were a threat to American culture.
6
Why did most immigrants settle in cities
immigrants were not permitted to buy farmland
jobs were readily available
government relief programs required them to settle in cities
labor union leaders encouraged unrestricted immigration
7
Manifest Destiny was used to justify American desire to
limit the number of immigrants coming into America
expand the United States to the Pacific Ocean
warn European Countries against colonizing in Latin America
control the area located east of the Appalachian Mountains
8
Which event represent an expression of nativism during of the 1920s
adoption of a quota system to limit immigration
Charles Lindbergh's solo transatlantic flight
rise in popularity of spectator sports
trial of John Scopes for teaching evolution
9
Seneca Falls convention focused on
reducing drinking of alcoholic beverages
expanding women's rights
ending slavery in all states
improving mentally ill treatment
10
Yellow journalist created support for the Spanish-American War by writing about
Sinking of the Maine in Havana Harbor
William Jennings Bryan
Hawaiians destroying sugar plantations
US trying to control Mexico
11
What was a major result of the Civil War
Central governments power was strengthened
The judiciary became dominant in the federal government
States now had the right to secede from the Union
Constitution amended allowing direct election of Senators
12
League of Nations was created as a forum for resolving conflicts, it was ineffective because
rise of the Cold War between the U.S. and USSR
it broke up colonial empires in Africa and Asia
the league opposed the Treaty of Versailles
US did not join
13
The Harlem Renaissance was a period when African Americans
used civil disobedience to fight segregation
left the US in large number to settle in Nigeria
migrated to the West in search of land and jobs
created noteworthy works of art and literature
14
Difference between the Constitution and the Articles of Confederation was the Constitution
increased the powers of the states
provided for the direct election of the president by voters
made the amendment process more difficult
created a national government with 3 branches
15
Free & unlimited coinage of silver, gov owned RR, graduated income tax
Democratic Party in 1932
Republican Party 1876
Populist Party in 1892
Bull-Moose Party 1912
16
An example of Moral Diplomacy is
sending troops to a foreign nation to for leaders to resign
declaring war to force non-democratic governments to resign
sending money to a foreign nation to open up trade
US aiding pro-democratic governments in Latin America
17
What motivated nativism in the late 19th century?
reducing overcrowding in western states
hostility toward immigrant workers
migration of African-Americans to the North
cultural conflicts with Native Americans
18
Why does Clay's 1850 compromise appease both Northerners and Southerns?
CA free, Utah/NM slave, new fugitive laws
California free, stricter slave laws, states vote
California - slave state
NM, Utah - free, CA slave, new fugitive laws
19
Which country did not come under US control as a result of the Spanish-American War
the Philippines
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Cuba
20
Which does not describe the Kansas-Nebraska act?
Missouri Compromise of 1820 was repealed in 1854
Nebraska territory split into two
Both Kansas and Nebraska organized on popular sovereignty
support for anti-slavery decreased in the North
21
Langston Hughes states he is "Gone" because
Racial discrimination drove him away
There is no racial prejudice in the West
Farmland was more available in the North
Jobs are available in Northern cities
22
The Monroe Doctrine declared that the US would
European interference in Latin America as a threat
prevent other nations from trading with South America
help new colonies in North & South America become democratic
prevent establishment of new European colonies any where
23
Looking back on the Sacco and Vanzetti trial a conclusion is
Bill of Rights does not apply to foreigners
Racial/ethnic hostilities are checked by due process
jailing suspected criminals in time of war is needed
Nativism/racism override constitutional democracy
24
No state can make a law abridging ... the purpose of the 14th amendment was
expand the civil rights of women
limit the power of the federal government
maintain competition in business
protect the rights of citizens at the state level
25
The BEST description of the Freedmen's Bureau was
registered freed slaves to vote
managed distribution of farm land/animals to freed slaves
it provided education, training, social help to freed slaves
helped freed slaves adjust to the New South
26
The Red Scare was a period of
persecution of suspected of anti-American political views
severe economic depression
Widespread support for promoting anarchy
great growth in art, literature and music
27
The economic boom of he 1920s was primarily caused by the
elimination of barriers to international trade
advent of advertising on televison
new economic polices of he League of Nations
development of new consumer goods and industries
28
Major reason for isolationist trend after WWI.
disillusionment over the Wars outcome
continue progressive reforms
US's failure to gain new territory
public's desire to end trade with other nations
29
The failure of national Prohibition led to a public awareness that
Geographic conditions affect law enforcement
Economic prosperity encourages social conformity
Unpopular laws are difficult to enforce
Crime rates decline when alcohol is band
30
Spanish fleet was destroyed in Manila Bay, then we annex the Philippines for what reason?
to relocate the immigrant population
to have a valuable naval base in the Pacific
increase population by giving citizenship to Filipinos
decrease the export raw materials for raw materials
31
What compromise did Clay propose for admitting Missouri to the Union?
Missouri slave, Maine free
Missouri slave, ban slaves in all new states
Missouri as free, Maine as slave
Missouri free, allow slaves in all new states
32
British felt they were justified imposing new taxes after the French & Indian war because
Americans refused to offer military support
to prove American dependence on Britain
debts incurred in the war defending the Americans
new taxes were internal in the colonies
33
The significance of the Zimmerman telegram was that it
was a major catalyst that brought the US into war
tried to induce Mexico to join Germany as an ally
gave encouragement to the anti-war faction in the US
was the immediate result of the Russian Revolution
34
Jacob Riis, Jane Addams, Margaret Sanger are associated with efforts to
improved conditions for the poor
educate and train formerly enslaved persons
preserve the natural environment
advance the interests of organized labor
35
Lincoln and Johnson reconstruction plans sought to
allow Southern states to reenter union quickly
establish the Republican Party as only party in the South
punish the South for starting the Civil War
force the Southern States to pay reparations
36
Why was the US not able to stay neutral in WWI?
interference on the high seas
newspapers encouraging expansion
support of Germany and Austria-Hungary
Alliances with other countries
37
Why did Antifederalists oppose ratification of the Constitution?
no federal court system
the national bank
no Bill of Rights
no direct election of the House members
38
Late 19th Century immigration patterns changed in that
far fewer immigrants arrive than in previous years
most immigrants chose to settle in rural areas
more immigrants came from eastern and souther Europe
most were political refugees
39
Gentlemen's Agreement, literacy tests, & the quota system were all attempts by Congress to stop
immigration
access to public education
property ownership
voting rights
40
Why did the US formulate the Open Door policy toward China?
Support for Japan's efforts to industrial China
Stop Europe/Japan from monopolizing trade/markets in China
Develop democratic institutions/practices in China
Establish military presence on the Chinese mainland
41
Late 1800s the business practices of the railroads led to
decreased variety of products for consumers
increase demand for government regulations
increased unemployment rate
decrease demand for raw materials
42
What led to the American industrial boom?
Urbanization
increase in immigrants
government support for business
wealth of natural resources
43
What idea is expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
rights denied; overthrow the gov
rights from God rule in best interest of people
guarantee economic security
guarantee equality between state and federal gov
44
Jazz was
A musical style created by southern plantation owners
A style of art created by African American activist
American hybrid of African American and European music forms
A fashion style that came and went quickly
45
1925 trail of John Scopes reflect the conflict between
prohibition and organized crime
isolation and international involvement
traditional roles and new roles for women
science and religion
46
Open-range grazing declined in the West because
ranchers began fencing their land
disastrous weather conditions
all of the above
there was significant overgrazing from cattle
47
Thirteenth (13th) Amendment to Constitution
granted citizenship to freedmen
ended slavery
opened the west to homesteading by African-Americans
declared the right to vote not based on race
48
Following the Civil War Southern states enacted Black Codes to
guarantee civil rights
restrict the rights of former slaves
support the creation of Freedman's board
give free farm land
49
How did new inventions for farmers change farming?
Labor unions welcomed new workers
Industrial economy was creating new jobs
Southern Landowners needed additional workers
Inventions make farming more efficient and faster
50
A challenge not faced by farmers in the late 1800s was
not being able to pay debts
falling crop prices
railroad prices increasing
plows not being made
51
The Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution
demands redistribution of economic resources to freed slaves
provided more money, education, & jobs to freed slaves
allowed for 3/5 of black population to be counted
declared the right to vote not be denied on basis of race
52
What was a major result of Prohibition in the US during the 1920s
growth of communism
restriction of immigration
reinforcement of family values
increase in organized crime
53
Migration of African Americans to the North was mainly a result of the
impact of affirmative action
availability of new factory jobs
success of military desegregation
efforts of the civil rights movement
54
Chinese Exclusion Act which is correct?
Chinese immigrants agreed to it
resulted in integration of classrooms
decreased Chinese immigration to the US
prohibited Chinese Americans from working industrial jobs
55
Why was the Pendleton Civil Service Act passed?
to eliminate European and Asian immigration
to regulate unfair railroad practices
to force money to be backed by silver instead of gold
to end the patronage system
56
Which situation helped caused the stock market crash of 1929?
increased government spending
too much government regulation of business
excessive speculation and buying on margin
unwilling ness of people to invest in new industries
57
"Crouched over the coal chutes boys..." what did this quotation lead to?
passage of child labor laws
spread of Imperialism in Africa
ideas of the Enlightenment
migration from the countryside to cities
58
"The business of America is business" What did President Coolidge mean?
Free enterprise system
Higher Corporate taxes
Democratic socialism
Banking regulations
59
1870s &80s midwestern farmers found earning a living was more difficult because
prices of agricultural products were rising
railroads charged high rates for transporting products
farm labor was unionizing and people were striking
agricultural output was declining
60
The Red Scare, trail of Sacco/Vanzetti, rise of nativism were signs of
return to normalcy
fear of foreigners
start of the Great Depressions
benefits of new technologies
61
The Gentlemen's Agreement resulted in
an increase in Japanese immigration
contradicting the quota system
more Japanese children attending public schools
limited number of unskilled Japanese allowed to emigrate
62
Which statement DOES NOT describe the effects of the Industrial Revolution in the US?
labor unions grew
the work forced decreased
monopolies formed
people lived in harsh conditions
63
Carnegie, Vanderbilt, Morgan, Rockefeller - which statement DOES NOT relate to them?
they all supported the Populist Party
were called Captains of Industry
each stimulated economic growth
They controlled America's industries
64
The phrase "Bleeding Kansas" was used to describe clashes between
Spanish landowners and new American settlers
Chinese and Irish railroad workers
Native American Indians and white settlers
proslavery and antislavery groups
65
During the late 1800s, major reason for Union difficulties
shortage of new workers
business promoted labor leaders to management
Gov support business over labor
Industrialization created better working conditions
66
Which statement does NOT apply?
symbol of colonial unity
threat to loyalist who refused to join Patriots
asked colonists to join the British in F&I War
Drawn by Benjamin Franklin
67
What is this political cartoon showing?
All of the above
Pullman's juicing a man's money for all it's worth
mistreatment of industrial workers
Punishment for mot working and paying rent
68
Which statement is TRUE when evaluating the Women's suffrage movement?
World War I weakened the opposition to the 19th amendment
The NWSA pushed for suffrage rights for women
19th amendment ratified in 1920 gave women the right to vote
All of these
69
Under the Dawes Act
Indians actually ended up controlling more land
reservation system emerged stronger
Native Americans were forced to assimilate and Americanize
reservation land was opened up to African Americans
70
Issues over Scopes trial, Prohibition, and behavior of flappers were signs of arguments about
causes of the Great Depression
traditional values and changing lifestyles
a return to normalcy
benefits of new technology
71
What limited the growth of labor unions?
Employers did not want unions
workers like to negotiate on their own
Federal government outlawed them
workers liked their working conditions and pay
72
Wilson's 14 points proposed
disarming all major powers
forming a league of nations
making England repay their debt
creating an alliance with Germany
73
Why did President Jackson's opponents call King Andrew
He wanted to expand presidential powers
His family was wealthy
He was a lawyer
His 1812 war achievements
74
Labor Movement, populism, socialism, muckrakers all
each was successful in federal legislative attempts
were the origins of the Progressive movement
failed to influence the Progressive Movement
failed to get legislation passed
75
1920s the depressed situation of US agriculture was chiefly caused by
inefficient production techniques
increased reliance on machines and overproduction
stock market speculation
over-regulation by government
76
1906 "The Jungle" by Sinclair lead Congress to
establish a system of mean inspections
enact stronger prohibition laws
legalize strikes and boycotts by labor unions
support the national conservation movement
77
US gov's role in the Spanish American War, taking Hawaii, Open Door policy China
establish military alliance with other nations
gain overseas markets and sources of raw materials
begin policy of manifest destiny
support isolationist forces in Congress
78
African-Americans still suffered after the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments because
not meant to solve problems
poor communications about rights
Jim Crow laws
distrusted the government
79
Shays' Rebellion highlighted the problems with the US after the Revolution through
British not recognizing US claim to Northwest
high taxes on farmers and weak central government
open slave revolt in the South
ongoing conflict with Native Americans
80
In the United States, the main purpose of antitrust legislation is to
increase competition in business
encourage the growth monopolies
strengthen the rights of workers
protect the environment
81
Chinese Exclusion Act, Gentlemen's Agreement, & National Origins Act are the same because of
imperialism
nativism
militarism
Manifest Destiny
82
Which factors were the major caused of the Red Scare and the Palmer Raids
success of the Communist party in elections
Bolshevik Revolution; US workers' strikes
failure of US to join League of Nations; unpaid German debt
race riots in LA and revival of the KKK
83
The Sherman Anti-trust Act was established to
encourage strikes against business owners
encouraged the growth of monopolies
promote fair industrial competition by outlawing trusts
placed higher taxes on business profits
84
What was the major result of Henry Ford's innovative manufacturing techniques?
sale prices of the average car increased
fewer Americans had jobs
sale prices of cars went down
more Americans bought cars from overseas
85
Why was the Battle of the Alamo significant in Texas' struggle for independence
Austin defeated Mexican forces and US supported him
A defeat, but became a rallying cry to avenge the deaths
Decisive victory for Colonel Travis
Strategic location to annex more territory
86
Immigration, industrialization, agricultural technology - these caused
growth of large cities
construction of interstate highways
spread of plantation agriculture
decline in labor unions
87
What was Lincoln's justification for the Civil War?
Keep support of his foreign allies
He wanted to end slavery
He was required by oath to protect/preserve the Union
Keep South dependent on the North

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