The Zimmermann Note proposed

that in case of war, Mexico join with Germany against the United States

What effect did the growth of the Populist Party have on the two major political parties of the time?

It pressured them to consider endorsing some new demands.

This political cartoon makes the suggestion that

Taft did not continue Roosevelt's policies.

Admittance into the United States through Ellis Island was largely dependent on

the validity of the immigrant’s stateside sponsor.

What was one advantage of urbanization for poor workers who migrated to cities in the late 19th century?

They were able to provide their children with educational opportunities

A higher standard of living for the middle class was increasingly identified with

the ability to purchase mass-produced products.

Why did immigration to the U.S. decrease after WW1?

After the war, government restrictions prevented emigration from countries

What does the 1917 political cartoon illustrate?

The failed attempts to stop the passage of the 18th Amendment

How did the Treaty of Paris lead to complications after the Spanish-American War?

The U.S. acquired the Philippines; leading to a debate over America's role

Department stores became popular in the late 1800's because

they advertised widely and carried high-quality goods at fair prices.

How did Eleanor Roosevelt contribute to women's rights?

She provided women with unprecedented access to the President

What effect did installment buying have on the U.S. economy?

The economy grew as Americans purchased goods. Otherwise, they can't buy!

What is an example of a "pull" factor that brought immigrants to the U.S.?

economic opportunity in the United States

Why did immigration to the U.S. decrease after World War I?

Government restrictions prevented emigration from European countries.

What effect did the phrase "Remember the Maine!" have on public opinion in the United States?

It encouraged anger toward Spain and helped lead to war.

How was the United States affected by the conclusion of the Spanish-American War?

The wars end had economic benefits and increased political influence to U.S

How does this photo of the Brooklyn Bridge reflect the technological innovations of the late nineteenth century?

Steel was a necessary component for the construction.

What effect did mass transportation have on cities & surrounding suburbs?

Suburbs grew as workers used mass transportation to travel to jobs in city

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aggressive nationalism
Progressivism
suffrage
Yellow Press
jingoism
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The Zimmermann Note proposed
that in case of war, Mexico join with Germany against the United States
an attack on the United States by Germany
an invasion of the United States by Mexico
that Germany declare war on the United States
3
What effect did the growth of the Populist Party have on the two major political parties of the time?
It pressured them to consider endorsing some new demands.
It threatened to replace them as the most prominent political party.
It helped them to strengthen and fund their campaigns.
It drew support away from the Republican Party, allowing the Democratic Par
4
Rising prices
Prohibition
Red Scare
18th Amendment
inflation
5
Police arrested thousands of people, some who were radicals and some who were simply immigrants from Europe
Palmer Raids
mass production
Prohibition
Parker Raids
6
People’s Party to advocate a larger money supply and other economic reforms.
Populist Party
political machine
spoils system
Homestead Act
7
The political machines of the parties were powerful in large part due to the
election system
civil service
tariff debate
spoils system
8
This political cartoon makes the suggestion that
Taft wanted to continue Roosevelt’s legacy.
Roosevelt was pleased with Taft's policies.
Taft did not continue Roosevelt's policies.
Taft's policies and Roosevelt's policies were identical.
9
Which 1929 event sparked a chain reaction that led to the Great Depression?
The stock market crashed
Bandits robbed banks across the country
Herbert Hoover became president
The Federal Reserve outlawed speculation
10
Admittance into the United States through Ellis Island was largely dependent on
how many children for whom the immigrant was seeking citizenship.
the applicability of vocational skills the immigrant possesses.
the immigrant’s social standing in his or her home country.
the validity of the immigrant’s stateside sponsor.
11
What was one advantage of urbanization for poor workers who migrated to cities in the late 19th century?
They had access to electricity and other technologies
They earned wages that enabled them to have a higher standard of living.
They were able to provide their children with educational opportunities
They had access to sufficient helathcare
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A boss or small group commands support of a corps of supporters and businesses.
Political Machine
Populist Party
Homestead Act
spoils system
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Exclusive control by one company over an entire industry.
collective bargaining
Social Darwinism
free enterprise
monopoly
14
A higher standard of living for the middle class was increasingly identified with
the ability to hold a job in a recession.
the opportunity to earn a college degree.
the ability to purchase mass-produced products.
the opportunity to buy a second home.
15
Why did immigration to the U.S. decrease after WW1?
The Red Scare fear resulted in immigration quotas
Anti-immigration laws targeted the poor, uneducated immigrants from Russia
After the war, government restrictions prevented emigration from countries
Europeans had more opportunities in their own countries
16
Belief that assimilating immigrants into American society would make them loyal citizens.
Americanization programs
Gilded Age
tenements
nativism
17
The most popular film star.
Bessie Smith
Charlie Chaplin
Langston Hughes
Charles Lindbergh
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What does the 1917 political cartoon illustrate?
The public concerns about the effectiveness of the 18th Amendment
The public concerns about the passage of the 19th Amendment
Strong public support for the 19th Amendment
The failed attempts to stop the passage of the 18th Amendment
19
How did the Treaty of Paris lead to complications after the Spanish-American War?
Spain's influence declined, this encouraged the U.S. to seek new colonies
Conflicts didn't resolve between Spain and the U.S.; leading to outbreaks
Spain thought the treaty was unfair; and sanctioned the U.S.
The U.S. acquired the Philippines; leading to a debate over America's role
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Home run king
Babe Ruth
Langston Hughes
Louis Armstrong
Bessie Smith
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Giving jobs and appointments to its supporters rather than to people based on their qualifications.
political machine
Populist Party
spoils system
Homestead Act
22
Department stores became popular in the late 1800's because
they advertised widely and carried high-quality goods at fair prices.
they each created a unique brand by specializing in one kind of product.
they carried only luxury goods, which appealed to the trend of conspicuous
they were the cheapest places for people in the city to shop.
23
How did Eleanor Roosevelt contribute to women's rights?
She became the 1st female to serve as a member of the cabinet
She effectively ended gender discrimination in the U.S.
She reinforced the ceremonial significance of the office of the 1st lady.
She provided women with unprecedented access to the President
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A policy of relief, recovery, and reform
New Frontier
New Deal
Great Society
Square Deal
25
Fear that communists were working to destroy the American way of life
inflation
Harlem Renaissance
Red Scare
Prohibition
26
What effect did installment buying have on the U.S. economy?
The economy grew as Americans purchased goods. Otherwise, they can't buy!
It grew. Buying of resources helped manufactures make more goods
The economy slowed because interest rates on installment plans were high
The economy slowed because credit was unavailable to many consumers
27
What is an example of a "pull" factor that brought immigrants to the U.S.?
wars abroad that forced people to flee their homes
anti-Catholic sentiment in the United States
economic opportunity in the United States
land reform abroad that displaced farmers
28
How did the U.S. government encourage American industry in the late 19th century?
by enacting protective tariffs
by subsidizing the steel industry
by passing laws to protect workers
by enforcing the 14th Amendment
29
Why did immigration to the U.S. decrease after World War I?
Europeans had more opportunities in their own countries
Anti-immigration laws targeted poor uneducated immigrants from Russia
Government restrictions prevented emigration from European countries.
The Red Scare after World War I resulted in immigration quotas
30
Of which literary movement or group is this work by Ernest Hemingway representative?
Muckrakers
Modernists
Lost Generation
Harlem Renaissance
31
Flew across the Atlantic in 33 hours from New York to Paris
Charlie Chaplin
Charles Lindbergh
Babe Ruth
flapper
32
Central and Southern Great Plains in the 1930's when the region suffered from drought and dust storms.
hurricane
Earthquake
Tsunami
Dust Bowl
33
A region dominated and controlled by an outside power
Yellow Press
suffrage
Spheres of Influence
jingoism
34
The first movie with synchronized sound to action.
The Last Skywalker
Back to the Future
The Jazz Singer
Jazz
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1862 law that gave 160 acres of land to citizens willing to live on and cultivate if for five years.
political machines
Populist Party
Homestead Act
spoils system
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Another form of buying on credit
Prohibition
buying on margin
installment buying
Mass production
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Constitutional amendment banning the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcohol
18th Amendment
Prohibition
Harlem Renaissance
inflation
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The right to vote
suffrage
jingoism
Voting Rights Act of
Progressivism
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System under which the means of production are publicly controlled and regulated rather than owned by individuals
socialism
free enterprise
Social Darwinism
monopoly
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Practice of making high risk investment in hopes of getting a high return.
Buying on margin
speculation
installment buying
gambling
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Freedom of private business to organize and operate for profit in a competitive system.
socialism
monopoly
Laissez-Faire
free enterprise
42
What effect did the phrase "Remember the Maine!" have on public opinion in the United States?
It encouraged anger at ordinary Cubans.
It encouraged anger against the imperialists in the United States.
It encouraged anger toward Spain and helped lead to war.
It encouraged a spirit of reconciliation with Spain.
43
A philosophy based on the idea of progress which asserts the advancement in Science, technology, and economic developmen
suffrage
jingoism
Yellow Press
Progressivism
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African American artists, poets, and novelists celebrated their culture
Harlem Renaissance
18th Amendment
Red Scare
inflation
45
"Empress of the Blues"
Bessie Smith
Langston Hughes
Charlie Chaplin
Janet Jackson
46
How was the United States affected by the conclusion of the Spanish-American War?
The U.S. turned inward; chose domestic issues rather than foreign policy
The wars end had economic benefits and increased political influence to U.S
The U.S. economy suffered; weapons & supplies decreased
U.S. gained military victory without loss of lives
47
How does this photo of the Brooklyn Bridge reflect the technological innovations of the late nineteenth century?
Hydroelectric power helped raise heavy materials during construction.
Steel was a necessary component for the construction.
Concrete was needed for the bridge’s frame.
Steam engines were integral to the building of the bridge.
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What effect did mass transportation have on cities & surrounding suburbs?
Suburban growth decreased until automobiles were widely available
Cities grew more slowly as people moved to rural areas
Cities grew rapidly as people moved to urban areas from surrounding suburbs
Suburbs grew as workers used mass transportation to travel to jobs in city
49
The idea that President Wilson explained was the basis of a program he called
The Square Deal
The New Nationalism
The New Freedom
The Fair Deal
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World organization established after WW1 to promote peace among countries
League of Nations
14 points
Great Migration
Warsaw Pact
51
Consumer would make a small down payment and then pay off the rest of the debt in regular monthly payments
Model T
buying on margin
Installment buying
mass production
52
What innovation in the automobile industry does this photo best illustrate?
customized production
the assembly line
strict worker safety rules
the forty-hour work week
53
Term Mark Twain to describe the Post Reconstruction era which was characterized by a facade of prosperity.
Gilded Age
Americanization programs
urbanization
urbanization
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The belief held by some in the late 19th century that certain nations and races were superior to others.
socialism
free enterprise
Social Darwinism
monopoly
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Sensational stories and exaggerated headlines in order to promote readership.
Progressivism
spheres of influence
Yellow Press
suffrage
56
What effect did the Twenty-first Amendment have on the sale of illegal alcohol in the United States?
It encouraged bootleggers to continue sales of illegal alcohol
It made the production and distribution of alcohol legal in the U.S
It made alcohol legal only in the states that ratified the amendment
It strengthened regulations prohibiting the sale of alcohol
57
African American novelists, poets, and artists celebrated their culture
The Harlem Renaissance
The 1920's
Louis Armstrong
The Renaissance
58
One major reason for the growth in urbanization between 1860 and 1900 was
many new immigrants wre unable to find work on Midwestern farms
many factory jobs were located in cities near transportation routes
politicans in major cities demanded fair working conditions for laborers
the upper-middle class was prosperous and able to afford city dwellings
59
Expansion of cities and or an increase in the number of people living in them.
suburbs
urban dwellings
tenements
urbanization
60
How did large cities in the late 1800's deal with the growing problem of crime?
City planners installed emergency call boxes on most street corners
Street gangs were pitted against each other through law enforcement
Professional, uniformed police officers were put on patrol in neighborhoods
City officials instituted a strict curfew for citizens, even factory worker
61
Movement of African Americas in the 20^th century from the rural south to north.
African American Migration to the south
Great Migration
League of Nations
14 points
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The most powerful African American literary voice in the 1920’s
Chuck Berry
Langston Hughes
Bessie Smith
Charlie Chaplin
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Belief that native born Americans are better than immigrants
Gilded Age
nativism
Americanization programs
nativists
64
What events prompted the Red Scare?
Communist revolutions in Europe
The trials of Sacco and Vanzetti
The Palmer Raids
Attacks against the American Civil Liberties Union
65
Why did many banks fail in 1929?
Corruption plagued the banking system
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates
Depositors withdrew their money all at once
The Federal Reserve decreased the money supply
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The banning of alcohol use
installment buying
mass production
Prohibition
Palmer Raids
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The strength of political machines was typically built on
high levels of political participation.
. resistance to federal corruption.
support from large immigrant groups.
laws for civil service reform.
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American musical based on improvisation and blending blues, ragtime, and European based music
Blues
Folk
Jazz
Hip-Hop
69
How did many American women experience change during the 1920's?
They joined the movement for women's suffrage
They expanded their professional and intellectual lives
They became flappers and left traditional family life behind
They participated in professional sports
70
Why did Allied leaders reject many of President Wilson's ideas at the Paris Peace Conference?
The leaders were suspicious of Wilson; feared U.S. might be too powerful
The Allied leaders wanted a UN, which would be stronger than the League
Wilson's demands for reparations from Germany were too harsh
They did not support Wilson and wanted to weaken Germany
71
What most likely happened after the stock market crash in 1929?
All nations repaid their international war loans
The U.S. agricultural sector experienced a surge in productivity
European economies flourished at the expense of the U.S. economy
The world entered a severe economic depression
72
Multi-story building divided into apartments to house as many families as possible.
tenements
two story buildings
apartment buildings
dumbell apartments
73
The forbidding by law of manufacture, transport, and sale of alcohol
21st Amendment
Prohibition
Red Scare
18th Amendment
74
What is the most likely reason this cartoon includes the rider with a newspaper rising from his helmet?
The figure is crusading against newspapers.
The figure is crusading to protect newspapers.
It represents muckrakers who support progressive causes through their work
The figure represents corrupt leaders protected by the newspaper industry
75
In the 19th century, tenements such as this were examples of
the social issues affecting urbanization
the social issues affecting rural development
how foreign policies affected economic issues in cities
demographic shifts from urban to rural areas
76
List of terms for resolving WW1 and future wars outlined by Woodrow Wilson.
League of Nations
Warsaw Pact
NATO
14 Points
77
How did Henry Ford contribute to the explosive growth of the U.S. economy?
He devised a credit system so that more people could own automobiles
He improved advertising as a way to encourage consumer activity
He sparked a transportation revolution by inventing the first automobile
He increased productivity & improved working conditions through innovation
78
The unofficial ambassador of jazz
Elivis Presley
Prince (Roger Nelson)
Louis Armstrong
Buddy Holiday
79
How did World War I affect the U.S. economy?
It limited the government's regulation of the economy
It encouraged the increased production of food and materials
It strengthened the system of free enterprise
It halted domestic production as most workers left to fight in the war
80
Process in which employers negotiate with labor unions about hours, wages, and other working conditions.
Laissez-Faire
socialism
Social Darwinism
collective bargaining
81
A young woman with short skirts and rouged cheeks who had her hair cropped like a bob
Louis Armstrong
flapper
Bessie Smith
Charlie Chaplin
82
Between 1860 and 1900, a primary cause of migration from rural to urban areas was?
government resettlement policies.
lack of rural housing as building slowed.
inflationary pressure on crop prices.
increasing economic opportunity in cities.
83
What effect did Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare against Britain Have on balance of power in WW1?
Britain aligned with the Central Powers against Germany
Britain ignored the submarine attacks; maintained its fight against Russia
Russia, initially an ally of Germany, switched sides to support Britain
The U.S. entered the conflict, siding w/ the Allied Powers against Germany
84
A reliable car the average American could afford
Model T
buying on margin
installment buying
Tesla
85
What happened in 1929 as a result of stock speculation?
Investors lost their expected profits and faced economic devastation
Investors became wealthy and helped stimulate the economy
The Federal Reserve had to make more money to match the stock market
Increased consumer spending led to greater production
86
How did the Great Depression affect employment in the U.S.?
Almost 1/4th of most workers lost their jobs
about 1/2 of all laborers were forced to work longer hours
Most businesses could not fill the growing demand for more workers
Many workers fled the country in search of foreign employment
87
Why did Henry Ford institute the “five dollar day, forty-hour week?”
Ford was researching and suggested that workers need more time to rest
With more money and time, workers could enroll in night school
Ford gave his workers more money & time. They could become his customers
One of Ford’s competitors started a similar plan, & Ford had to do the same
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The rapid manufacture of large numbers of identical products.
Palmer Raids
installment buying
Model T
mass production
89
Absence of government control over private business
Laissez-Faire
monopoly
socialism
free enterprise
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October 29, 1929. Share prices on the New York Stock Exchange completely collapsed, becoming a pivotal factor in the GD!
Black Wednesday
Black Thursday
Black Friday
Black Tuesday

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