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