The 1920's are sometimes called the "Roaring 20's" because:

widespread social and economic change occurred

The picture below best represents:

the threats of the battlefield during the war.

A valid conclusion based on the experience of JapaneseAmericans during World War II is that in wartime

constitutional liberties may be limited

Why did President Franklin Roosevelt want to expand the Supreme Court of the United States beyond nine justices?

He wanted the court to be full of people who would like his programs.

President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points were intended to:

prevent international tensions from leading to war

What was President Wilson's stated goal for bringing the United States into World War I?

to make the world safe for democracy

What did the Civilian Conservation Corps, Public Works Administration, and Works Progress Administration have in common?

They were programs that created jobs improving public buildings.

In the United States, the decade of the 1920's was characterized by:

increased consumer borrowing and spending

What were the contents of the Zimmermann telegram sent from Germany?

Germany's proposal that an alliance will ensure the return of Mexican land.

How did the New Deal affect American agriculture?

The Agricultural Adjustment Act raised the prices of agricultural products.

The Scopes Trial, National Prohibition, and the behavior of "flappers" were all signs of disagreement over:

traditional values and changing lifestyles

Which events best support the image of the 1920's as a decade of nativist sentiment?

the passage of the National Origins Act and the rise of the Ku Klux Klan

After World War I, which factor was the major cause of the migration of many African Americans to the North?

increased job opportunities in Northern cities

The New Deal was a major change in United States history because

the government became more involved in important aspects of the economy

"Public Ignores Prohibition" "Evolution and Creation Debated" "Women Bring Change" What do these headlines illustrate?

conflict between traditional and modern values

The quotation below came immediately before which of the following?

the entry of the United States into World War I

What was the most likely cause of the election results shown on the map?

Most voters blamed President Herbert Hoover for the Great Depression.

How were many German-Americans treated during WWI?

They were severely harassed by other Americans.

Why was Eugene v. Debs jailed in 1918?

for publicly urging workers not to support the war effort

In the 1920's the Immigration act of 1924 and the Sacco and Vanzetti trial were typical of the:

increase in nativism and intolerance

What is the main idea of this cartoon?

President Roosevelt wanted to end Supreme Court opposition to the New Deal

What was the Bonus Army?

WWI veterans who petitioned for an early payment scheduled to in 1945.

What was one cause of the stock market crash of 1929 and the Great Depression that followed?

Speculators had purchased shares of stock on margin with borrowed funds.

In the 1920s, which economic factor led to the Great Depression?

overproduction of farm products and manufactured goods

What was the result of the election of 1932?

Roosevelt won in one of the largest landslides in American history.

Which feature of the immigration laws of the 1920's was different from prior laws?

Quotas were set to limit immigration from many countries

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1
The 1920's are sometimes called the "Roaring 20's" because:
the United States assumed a leadership role in world affairs
political reforms made government more democratic
widespread social and economic change occurred
foreign trade prospered after World War I
2
The picture below best represents:
the threats of the battlefield during the war.
the economic hardships on the home front.
the efficiency of aerial bombardment.
the dangers associated with nuclear warfare.
3
A valid conclusion based on the experience of JapaneseAmericans during World War II is that in wartime
constitutional liberties may be limited
fear and uncertainty do not interfere with normal life
first-generation immigrants become security risks
loyalty oaths are necessary to protect the national interest
4
What was the consequence of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff of 1930?
Lowered prices on international goods
Increased American exports
Loosened banking regulation to increase financial liquidity
International trade collapsed
5
What were FDR's speeches to the public called?
Inaugural Address
National Address
State of the Union Address
Fireside chats
6
Why did President Franklin Roosevelt want to expand the Supreme Court of the United States beyond nine justices?
He wanted the court to be full of people who would like his programs.
Since the justices liked his programs, he wanted them approved by more.
He thought one of the justices was biased and wanted to balance the votes.
7
President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points were intended to:
punish Germany for causing World War I
make the US, Great Britain, and France into leading world powers
redistribute Germany's colonies among the Allied nations
prevent international tensions from leading to war
8
Which of these is NOT considered a major cause of World War I?
militarism
nationalism
the alliance system
congressionalism
9
Totalitarianism means:
No control by government
No government
Absolute control by government
Limited control by government
10
The Country Labeled "7" here is:
Italy
Ottoman Empire
Serbia
Bulgeria
11
What was President Wilson's stated goal for bringing the United States into World War I?
to avenge the sinking of the Lusitania
to keep Mexico from reconquering Texas
to make the world safe for democracy
to return Russia's tsar to the throne
12
What did the Civilian Conservation Corps, Public Works Administration, and Works Progress Administration have in common?
They were all attempts by Republican lawmakers to undermine FDR’s policies.
They helped revitalize abandoned farms.
They were programs that created jobs improving public buildings.
They did not gain enough public support to go into effect.
13
What would the series of actions taken by Roosevelt during the “Hundred Days” session of Congress come to be known as?
The Development Deal
The Fair Deal
The Square Deal
The New Deal
14
Policy of giving aggressors what they want in order to avoid conflict
Holocaust
Benito Mussolini
Appeasement
Blitzkrieg
15
In the United States, the decade of the 1920's was characterized by:
major reforms in national labor legislation
the active involvement of the US in European affairs
a willingness to encourage immigration to the United States
increased consumer borrowing and spending
16
The Country Labeled "5" here is:
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Italy
17
What was the immediate result of trench warfare?
an easy victory for the Allied Powers
massive deadlock
an easy victory for the Central Powers
fewer casualties on both sides
18
Britain and France declared war on Germany after the invasion of
Poland
Russia
Czechoslovakia
Italy
19
Who was NOT a part of the “Big Three”?
Joseph Stalin
FDR
Winston Churchill
Neville Chamberlain
20
What were the contents of the Zimmermann telegram sent from Germany?
Germany's threat that it would no longer trade with Mexico.
Germany's war secret given to Mexican's government when the US entered WWI.
Germany's insistence that Mexican's government refused to help the Allies.
Germany's proposal that an alliance will ensure the return of Mexican land.
21
How did the New Deal affect American agriculture?
New Deal programs generally resulted in lower profits for American farmers.
The programs largely neglected agriculture and focused on industry.
The Agricultural Adjustment Act raised the prices of agricultural products.
The CCC gave money to farmers and sharecroppers, increasing labor force.
22
The Scopes Trial, National Prohibition, and the behavior of "flappers" were all signs of disagreement over:
traditional values and changing lifestyles
the return to normalcy
the benefits of new technology
causes of the Great Depression
23
Which events best support the image of the 1920's as a decade of nativist sentiment?
the passage of the National Origins Act and the rise of the Ku Klux Klan
the growth of the auto industry and the Teapot Dome Affair
the Washington Naval Conference and the Kellogg-Briand Pact
the Scopes trial and the passage of women's suffrage
24
After World War I, which factor was the major cause of the migration of many African Americans to the North?
Federal government job-training programs
the start of the Harlem Renaissance
increased job opportunities in Northern cities
laws passed in Northern State to end racial segregation
25
The New Deal was a major change in United States history because
previous administrations had not had to deal with depressions
it led to a clash between the branches of government
it established the precedent of balanced Federal budgets
the government became more involved in important aspects of the economy
26
The murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria led to the outbreak of World War I.
True
False
27
"Public Ignores Prohibition" "Evolution and Creation Debated" "Women Bring Change" What do these headlines illustrate?
conflict between traditional and modern values
debate over the role of government in the economy
hostility of certain groups toward ethnic minorities
trend towards mass consumption of consumer goods
28
The quotation below came immediately before which of the following?
the establishment of the League of Nations
the sinking of the Lusitania by German submarines
the entry of the United States into World War I
the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Imperial Japan
29
The World War II Axis powers included
Austria, Germany, and the Soviet Union
Italy, Germany , and Japan
Germany, Italy, and the Soviet Union
Spain, Italy, and Germany
30
Successor of FDR that led the US through the final stages of WW2:
Dwight D Eisenhower
Benito Mussolini
Harry S. Truman
Joseph Stalin
31
What was the most likely cause of the election results shown on the map?
It is difficult to defeat an incumbent President.
Republican Party popularity had been declining for several elections.
Franklin D. Roosevelt had more business experience than Herbert Hoover.
Most voters blamed President Herbert Hoover for the Great Depression.
32
How were many German-Americans treated during WWI?
They were forced into prison camps.
They were severely harassed by other Americans.
They were protected by the government.
They were honored for their loyalty to America.
33
According to the map above, which nation-state was formed following World War I?
Germany
France
Greece
Poland
34
What event led to World War II?
Yalta Conference
Battle of Marne
Treaty of Versailles
Battle of the Bulge
35
Why was Eugene v. Debs jailed in 1918?
for publicly urging workers not to support the war effort
for joining the American Protective League
for teaching German to public school students
for leaking government information to Germany
36
Which of the following identifies a reason why the U.S. chose to side with the Allies during WWI?
Common ancestry and language
All of the Above
Similar democratic institutions and legal systems
Economic ties were stronger
37
In the 1920's the Immigration act of 1924 and the Sacco and Vanzetti trial were typical of the:
increase in nativism and intolerance
support of humanitarian causes
acceptance of cultural differences
rejection of traditional customs and beliefs
38
What is the main idea of this cartoon?
Congress voted to increase the size of the Supreme Court.
Congress refused to pass New Deal legislation.
President Roosevelt had not faced any opposition to his New Deal.
President Roosevelt wanted to end Supreme Court opposition to the New Deal
39
What was the Bonus Army?
Bankers who were criticized after receiving bonuses during the Depression.
Hoover’s team of financial advisers who designed the RFC
WWI veterans who petitioned for an early payment scheduled to in 1945.
The men under Gen. MacArthur who cleared the Hooverville in Washington D.C.
40
The worst death camp during the Holocaust.
Dachau
Landsburg
Munich
Auschwitz
41
What was one cause of the stock market crash of 1929 and the Great Depression that followed?
Federal tax cuts had caused high inflation.
Costs associated with World War I had bankrupted the economy.
Low farm production had weakened banks.
Speculators had purchased shares of stock on margin with borrowed funds.
42
What is the term used to describe a policy of glorifying the armed forces and keeping an army prepared for war?
imperialism
militarism
patriotism
nationalism
43
What is the term used for Britain and France giving in to some of the demands of Hitler?
Blitzberg
Appeasement
Internment
Propaganda
44
The 1925 trial of John Scopes reflects the conflict between:
traditional roles and new roles for women
isolation and international involvement
science and religion
Prohibition and organized crime
45
In the 1920s, which economic factor led to the Great Depression?
attempt by the United States to promote free trade
overproduction of farm products and manufactured goods
failure to develop new consumer goods industries
lack of investment in the stock market
46
Hitler’s Final Solution included which of the following?
Laws restricting Jews
Concentration Camps
Deportation of Jews
Attacking Russia
47
Which of these was the most feared new weapon of World War I?
armored tanks
poison gas
airplanes
machine guns
48
What was the result of the election of 1932?
Hoover narrowly won reelection.
Roosevelt and Hoover tied. The House broke the tie in favor of Roosevelt.
Roosevelt won the presidency but lost the popular vote.
Roosevelt won in one of the largest landslides in American history.
49
The Country Labeled "2" here is:
Spain
Belguim
France
Germany
50
Which of these were among the Central Powers during World War I?
Italy and Japan
Germany and Austria-Hungary
France and Britain
the United States and Russia
51
Which feature of the immigration laws of the 1920's was different from prior laws?
Refugees from war-torn Europe were encouraged to enter the United States
Preference was granted to Chinese immigrants
Efforts were made to stop illegal immigration from Latin America
Quotas were set to limit immigration from many countries
52
What was designed to stop massive withdrawals from banks?
FDIC
The New Deal
Bank Holiday
CCC
53
How was FDR able to renew American confidence in the banking system?
He closed American banks for 4 days to allow for reviews and new policies.
All of the above
He passed new regulations that increased federal oversight over the banks.
He delivered a speech to the people that promoted the reliability of banks.
54
Which action best demonstrated the US effort to isolate itself from European conflicts after World War I?
refusing to join the League of Nations
attempting to improve relations with Asia
lowering tariff rates
failing to sign international disarmament agreements
55
America’s initial response to the genocide of the Jews was
Closing its doors to outsiders.
Conducting peace talks to Hitler
Sending troops to Germany to free them.
Welcoming Jewish immigrants to the U.S.
56
On which two fronts did Germany fight during World War I?
Switzerland to the south and Russia to the east.
Russia to the east and Italy to the south.
Russia to the east and France to the west.
France to the west and Belgium to the north.
57
Before World War I, when was the last time the United States had had a draft?
the War of 1812
the American Revolution
the Civil War
the French and Indian War
58
After WWII, the legal basis for the trials of German and Japanese wartime officials was that these officials had
committed crimes against humanity
violated nonaggression pacts
established communist police states
overthrown monarchies by force
59
The Country Labeled "4" here is:
Serbia
Russia
Bulgaria
Germany
60
The partnership formed between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire was called:
Eastern Block.
Triple Entente.
Central Powers.
Triple Alliance.
61
The Americans entered into WWII after
Germans attacked Poland
Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor
Italians invaded France
Germans bombed Great Britain
62
What is the name the international organization created at the end of the First World War?
League of Nations
United Nations
The European Union
Peace Summit
63
The Country Labeled "1" here is:
Spain
Ottoman Empire
France
Britain
64
Which of the following best describes the distribution of wealth amongst the American public in the 1920s.
Rural Americans were finally becoming prosperous after the previous decade.
All of the Above
Wealth was evenly distributed across all sectors of the American public.
Most Americans enjoyed financially stable lives and poverty rates were low.
65
What was the impact of the Dust Bowl on American agriculture?
The Dust Bowl enticed women to become farmers in the Great Plains.
The Dust Bowl led to the mass exodus of farmers due to the unfarmable soil.
The Dust Bowl led to a boom of African American farms in the Great Plains.
The fertile soil of the Dust Bowl brought Americans to the Great Plains.
66
What was a major reason American farmers failed to obtain a fair share of the economic prosperity of the 1920's?
Banks refused to lend money to farmers
Crops failed due to poor weather conditions
Farm crops were overproduced
The government controlled food prices
67
During World War II, the government set up detention camps for
Japanese Americans
African Americans
German Americans
Labor Protestors
68
Which country conducted a naval blockade of Germany?
the United States
Ireland
Austria-Hungary
Britain
69
The deliberate and systematic extermination of a group of people
United Nations
Kamikaze
Manhattan Project
Genocide
70
What was the reaction of American “big business” to FDR’s New Deal programs?
Business leaders largely opposed Roosevelt’s New Deal programs.
Business leaders were indifferent to Roosevelt’s New Deal programs.
Business leaders used their political weight to lobby for more programs.
Business leaders were eager to lend their support to the programs.
71
Which combination of factors contributed most to the start of the Great Depression of the 1930's?
United States war debts and declining value of the dollar
immigration restrictions and lack of skilled workers
overproduction and the excessive use of credit
high taxes and overspending on social welfare programs
72
The Country Labeled "6" here is:
Russia
Belguim
Germany
Austria-Hungary
73
According to this excerpt, the Treaty of Versailles:
was not recognized by most nations.
proved to be an effective peace agreement.
created a short-lived, unstable peace,
ensured long-lasting international order.
74
Put the events in order: A- WWI, B- New Deal, C- Economic Boom, D- Stock Market Crash, E- FDR is President, F- WWII
A, B, D, E, C, F
A, C, E, D, B, F
A, D, C, E, B, F
A, C, D, E, B, F,
75
What was the purpose of the Social Security Act?
To support Americans who lost their jobs
To supply retired Americans with monthly pensions
To help build relations between America and foreign businesses
To further tax the wealthiest Americans

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