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