19th century nativist organizations advocated-

creating a homogenous society by limiting immigration

The creation of initiative, referendum and recall during the Progressive Era resulted in-

expansion of citizens' partcipation in democratic process

Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?

economic opportunities in industrialized cities

After Pres. FDR, the 22nd Amendment passed. What is the purpose of the 22nd Amendment?

to provide term limits for presidents

Which is NOT an effect of free speech as guaranteed by the 1st Amendment?

Protects citizens from unreasonable searches of property

President Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to reassure the American public during tough times by-

delivering series of evening radio speeches - fireside chats

Under the Constitution, under which circumstance can the government take your land?

If they provide a fair price and use it for the public

How did the Zimmerman telegram influence US entry into World War I?

it revealed a proposed alliance between Germany and Mexico

Which is correct about the economic impact of the Spanish-American War?

acquisition of territories allowed for expansion of trade

Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act?

federal government could dissolve business monopolies

How did the military innovation shown in this photograph affect the course of World War I?

helped break the stalemate of trench warfare

Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the United States during the 1930s?

an extended period of economics depression

The Roaring Twenties were characterized by-

installment plans, Prohibition, flappers

During the 1920's, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were identified with-

conflict between modernism and traditionalism

How did Upton Sinclair's The Jungle change the relationship between government and business?

government inspection of food products were implemented

Which of these contributed to the ratification of the 18th amendment?

the growing political influence of women

The Congression Union for Woman Suffrage and the National Woman's Party led to-

ratification of the 19th amendment

Which of the following was a major contribution of the Harlem Renaissance to the US culture?

established jazz as a prominent musical form

What did the Supreme Court decide in Plessy vs. Ferguson?

segregation is legal as long as the facilities are equal

What effect did the Transcontinental Railroad have on westward expansion?

It helped settle the west by giving easy access for settlers

What was the primary purpose of the program being promoted by this poster?

increase the food supply during a farm labor shortage

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1
19th century nativist organizations advocated-
limiting military power
globalizing the economy through free trade agreements
creating a homogenous society by limiting immigration
conserving natural resources through national parks
2
The creation of initiative, referendum and recall during the Progressive Era resulted in-
redistribution of the tax burden among citizens
more sources of revenue for state governments
separate schools for new immigrants
expansion of citizens' partcipation in democratic process
3
Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?
availability of land grants for homesteaders
better soil conditions in previously uncultivated areas
economic opportunities in industrialized cities
lower cost of living in urban areas
4
After Pres. FDR, the 22nd Amendment passed. What is the purpose of the 22nd Amendment?
to provide term limits for presidents
to create an income tax
to allow the direct election of Senators
to prohibit alcohol
5
During the Gilded Age there was a notable increase in federal support for-
involvement in foreign wars
acquisition of foreign territories
increased temperance regulations
growth of big business
6
Which of these New Deal Programs has had the largest economic impact today?
Civilian Conservation Corps
Social Security Act
Public Works Administration
Tennessee Valley Authority
7
Which is NOT an effect of free speech as guaranteed by the 1st Amendment?
Promotes discussion of ideas
Provides an opportunity to influence public opinion
Helps prevent corruption in government
Protects citizens from unreasonable searches of property
8
President Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to reassure the American public during tough times by-
delivering series of evening radio speeches - fireside chats
publishing a weekly news editorial
making short appearances in Hollywood films
holding weekly town-hall meetings with average citizens
9
Under the Constitution, under which circumstance can the government take your land?
If they provide a fair price and use it for the public
If you are found guilty of a crime
The government can never take your land
If the government can prove they need it more than you
10
How did the Zimmerman telegram influence US entry into World War I?
described Romania's plan to abandon neutrality
it revealed a proposed alliance between Germany and Mexico
It announced the Czar's overthrow in Russia
contained orders for German U-Boats to destroy shipping
11
Which is correct about the economic impact of the Spanish-American War?
rebuilding the devestated army cost the US billions
territorial losses cost the US natural resources
oil industry boomed
acquisition of territories allowed for expansion of trade
12
Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act?
federal government could dissolve business monopolies
influence of labor unions on factory owners reduced
it required businesses to pay fees to open overseas locales
workers secured a greater share of company profits
13
How did the military innovation shown in this photograph affect the course of World War I?
made the use of land mines obsolete
made communication with officers on the front lines easier
helped break the stalemate of trench warfare
helped transport large numbers of troops to the battlefield
14
Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the United States during the 1930s?
formation of a national Civil Rights movement
an extended period of economics depression
adoption of an interventionist foreign policy
sharp increase in the power given to state governments
15
The Roaring Twenties were characterized by-
bank failures, New Deal, bread lines
brinkmanship, McCarthyism, Containment
internment camps, rationing of goods, atomic bomb
installment plans, Prohibition, flappers
16
Which of these resulted from the prohibition of alcohol during the 1920's?
decline in immigration
expansion of the consumer economy
growing fear of Communism
rise in organized crime
17
During the 1920's, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were identified with-
decline of public support for Progressive reforms
development of new forms of popular entertainment
increased the use of credit by US consumers
conflict between modernism and traditionalism
18
How did Upton Sinclair's The Jungle change the relationship between government and business?
congress regulated the railroad industry
laws were passed to ban discrimination in hiring
government inspection of food products were implemented
troops were mobilized to break strikes by labor unions
19
Which of these contributed to the ratification of the 18th amendment?
politicians campaigning for education reform
veterans protesting to obtain benefits
the growing political influence of women
growing number of workers organizing into labor unions
20
The Congression Union for Woman Suffrage and the National Woman's Party led to-
repeal of the 18th amendment
outlawing of child labor
elimination of poll taxes
ratification of the 19th amendment
21
Which US territory was gained by overthrowing a monarchy?
Puerto Rico
Phillippines
Hawaii
Guam
22
Which of the following was a major contribution of the Harlem Renaissance to the US culture?
brought the most significant beat poets together
increased popularity of vaudeville stage performers
focused attention on the antiwar literary genre
established jazz as a prominent musical form
23
What did the Supreme Court decide in Plessy vs. Ferguson?
the government can limit free speech
prohibition was unconstitutional
segregation is legal as long as the facilities are equal
the government can not control farm prices
24
What effect did the Transcontinental Railroad have on westward expansion?
It slowed westward expansion
It helped settle the west by giving easy access for settlers
It destroyed Indian lands
the railroad protected buffalo herds
25
What was the primary purpose of the program being promoted by this poster?
encourage women to join the workforce
promote the purchase of organically grown produce
reduce health problems of working women
increase the food supply during a farm labor shortage

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