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CPUSH - American at War
CPUSH - American at War
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1
a long period of rising stock prices
Contraband
bull market
Armistice
Lusitania
2
How did credit affect average farmers?
They were able to expand and earn more money
They were able to purchase nearly anything they wanted
It was difficult earning $ while working for “the company”
They were able to purchase their farms from the land owners
3
Which of these ideas is NOT one of FDR’s major philosophies for government with his plan?
Recovery
Relief
Deregulation
Reform
4
this program brought Mexicans to work in agriculture w/o traditional rules for immigration
Bracero Program
Works Progress Administration
Social Security
Executive Order 8802
5
What government action is being challenged in the case of Korematsu v. US?
The internment of Japanese Americans
The internment of German Americans
The internment of Mexican Americans
The bracero program
6
What policy had the United States been following prior to this speech?
Unrestricted support of Britain
None of the above
Isolationism
Communism
7
What did Germany plan to propose to Mexico?
Germany would supply submarines to Mexico
Germany would support a Mexican invasion of the U.S.
Germany sought financial assistance from Mexico
Germany wished to remain neutral to the U.S. at all costs
8
making investments in hope that prices will go up resulting in a quick profit
Lusitania
Contraband
bull market
Speculation
9
closing of banks to avoid bank runs
Bank holidays
Bracero Program
Social Security
Works Progress Administration
10
This photograph is representative of what theme in American art during the Great Depression?
comedy
escapism
The American Dream
Real life of struggling Americans
11
Based on the docs for questions 6 / 7, what issue most divided people in the neutrality debate?
The financial cost of the war
Whether or not Germany posed a threat to the United States
People are unsure of what side to take
Whether or not the U.S. has a strong enough military
12
Hoover’s actions following the Stock Market Crash can be characterized as…
Hoover took no action to address the Stock Market Crash
Effective government intervention
Too little, too late
Too much, too soon
13
a temporary agreement to end fighting
Armistice
Contraband
bull market
Speculation
14
What strategy did John Works support in regards to U.S. involvement in WWI?
None of the above
The U.S. should send supplies and support the Allies
The U.S. should remain neutral
The U.S. should send troops to fight in Europe
15
How are the two images above related?
The decrease in immigration led to a resurgence of the KKK
An increase in immigration led to the elimination of the KKK
The increase in immigration led to a resurgence of the KKK
A decrease in immigration lead to the elimination of the KKK
16
What did Debs think about the Espionage Law?
He opposed the Espionage Law because it was democratic
He was neutral in regards to the Espionage Law
He supported the Espionage Law to keep Americans safe
17
British ship sunk by Germany, killing over 1,000 passengers
bull market
Contraband
Armistice
Lusitania
18
goods whose importation, exportation, or possession is illegal
Armistice
Contraband
bull market
Speculation
19
How has the government changed under the New Deal, according the passage above?
All of the above
The executive branch is more organized
Democracy has increased
The Supreme Court is more willing to support current issues
20
What new trend is illustrated in the image above?
credit
overproduction
speculation
buying stocks
21
What strategy did Robert Lansing support in regards to U.S. involvement in WWI?
The U.S. should fight against Germany
The U.S. should remain neutral
U.S. should limit support to sending supplies to the Allies
22
How does Franklin Delano Roosevelt want to solve the problems of the Great Depression?
The US will ask other countries for support.
Using a slow plan to gradually make changes
The states will be responsible for making changes
Using a quick plan of action
23
How does the Supreme Court rule in Korematsu v. US?
In wartime, restrictions can be placed on racial groups
In wartime, restrictions can't be placed on racial groups
In wartime, the government can force people to go and fight
In wartime, people have to give up property to the US gov't
24
this prohibits racial discrimination in hiring workers in the defense industry during WWII
Works Progress Administration
Executive Order 8802
Bracero Program
Social Security
25
During World War II, the army enlisted women for the first time, although they were barred from
Office or clerical positions
Combat
Basic training
The barracks
26
What was FDR’s plan for stopping the Great Depression called?
The New Deal
The Great Society
The Fair Deal
The Stronger Together Plan
27
Which groups of minorities worked in agricultural production during WWII?
Japanese Americans
Women
Mexican Americans
African Americans
28
What prompted President Wilson to ask Congress for a declaration of war against Germany?
The bombing of Pearl Harbor
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Germany’s invasion of France
The Zimmerman Telegram
29
According to the image, which claim is true and can be made about production during wartime?
Factories were being used to produce machines for war
Production was at it’s peak for each machine during 1944
Both A & C
Women working in factories led to increased production
30
By the 1920s, where were the majority of Americans living?
More than 50% of people were living in cities
Almost 100% of people were living in cities
Less than 10% of people were living in cities
Less than 50% of people were living in cities
31
A difficulty facing cities with war industries was
Relocating Japanese Americans
Rationing
Racial tensions and riots between whites and minority groups
Finding jobs for workers
32
According to Carry Nation, why was their support for prohibition?
Most adults in the United States did not consume
Alcohol was hurting the U.S. economy
Alcohol led to drunkenness, which offended Christian leaders
Alcohol caused men to mistreat their families
33
What cause of The Great Depression is exemplified in this excerpt?
Stock Market Crash
Monetary Policy
High Tariffs and War Debts
Overproduction
34
What argument could be made about the effect of New Deal programs on farmers?
The New Deal had a negative effect on employment for workers
Americans waited for gov't support instead of getting jobs
The New Deal had a positive effect on employment for workers
The New Deal solved unemployment by increasing farm jobs
35
What is referenced when Thompson says there needs to be “victory over our enemies from within?
Racism and segregation need to be defeated outside America
Racism and segregation need to be defeated in America
Sexism needs to be defeated in America
Sexism needs to be defeated outside America
36
The women in the above image from the 1920s were mostly commonly referred to using what term?
Conservatives
Flappers
Progressives
None of the above
37
What theme does this song address about the experience of average Americans?
Many Americans had hope the economy would quickly recover
Many Americans were unable to access the breadlines
Americans were no longer optimistic about the American Dream
Many Americans never experienced wealth and prosperity
38
Which group of people did not get as much support as others under the New Deal?
Average workers
Stockbrokers
African Americans
Farmers
39
What principle is established in Herbert Hoover’s speech?
Safety Nets
Government Aid
Democracy
Rugged Individualism
40
What cause of the Great Depression is depicted in the image?
High Tariffs and War Debts
Overproduction
Unequal Distribution of Wealth
Monetary Policy
41
This agency decreased unemployment and created jobs throughout the economy
Social Security
Works Progress Administration
Executive Order 8802
Bracero Program
42
What issue was Roosevelt attempting to address with the above message?
Overproduction
Unequal distribution of wealth
Runs on banks
The monetary policy of the United States
43
Which agency attempted to fix problems with the stock market that led to the Great Depression?
Civil Works Administration
Federal Emergency Relief Association
Securities and Exchange Commission
National Recovery Administration
44
Based on the document, how was the jury likely to decide the case against Scopes?
Guilty b/c it was primarily rural and religious people
Not guilty b/c it was primarily rural and religious people
Guilty b/c it was primarily people from the city
Not guilty b/c it was primarily people from the city
45
What was accomplished by the 18th amendment?
It was illegal to make, sell, or transport alcohol
It was illegal to drink alcohol
It was illegal to be in possession of alcohol
All of the above
46
Mobilizing the American economy for World War II created almost 19 million new jobs and
Lowered prices on food, clothing, and other goods
Flooded the home front with new products
Finally ended the Great Depression
Limited opportunities for minorities and women
47
A program to provide financial relief to elderly Americans
Works Progress Administration
Bracero Program
Executive Order 8802
Social Security
48
Which agency attempted to fix the problem of overproduction that led to the Great Depression?
Public Works Administration
Civilian Conservation Corps
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Agricultural Adjustment Act
49
Why was prohibition eventually repealed?
Federal and state governments lost billions in tax revenue
All of the above
It was too difficult to enforce
It led to an increase in organized crime
50
What argument does “Mother” Jones make in her speech?
Steelworkers need to work harder
Industrialists are using their influence to support Germany
industrialists are taking advantage of workers
Worker strikes need to be more organized
