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Check Point #2
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Study the image below, what did Ellis Island and the statue of Liberty signify for many?
The U.S. social security system
American cities had large tenement buildings
The border between the U.S. and China
It gave a sense of hope and opportunity in America
2
Henry Ford introduced the _____________ and it made cars more affordable because it was cheaper to manufacture.
Antitrust laws
Assembly line
Tariffs
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What were the reasons for the U.S. entering WWI...
The German invasion of Belgium and Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Versailles and the Russian Revolution
Sinking of the Lusitania/Unrestricted Submarine Warfare/Zimmerman Telegram
American Loans and the Russian Revolution
4
Over speculation of stocks in the stock market led to which of the following...
WWII
Great Depression
Dust Bowl
Roaring 20s
5
What new technological weapon was introduced that allowed us to break the stalemate of trench warfare?
Air Planes
Land Mines
Tanks
Machine Guns
6
During the progressive era Roosevelt constructed the __________, which reduced travel time between the Pacific&Atlantic.
Hoover Dam
Panama Canal
Swiss Canal
Statue of Liberty
7
What new technology came about during WWI that stagnated war in the trenches?
Poisonous Gas
Land Mines
Air Planes
Machine Guns
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What was the significance of the New Deal?
Regulation of the Railroad
New form of Income Tax
The Federal government takes on a new role
States become the enforcers of immigration laws
9
During WWI the government limited freedom of speech and press. What act(s) came into place?
Silence Act
Homestead Act
Espionage and Sedition Acts
Civil Rights Act
10
The Great Migration led to the Harlem Renaissance (positive), but what was a negative effect that came from this move?
led to the buildup of thier culture and identiy (proud to be black)
led to a rise in segratation/discrimination/civil rights movement
led to a rise in facism
led to the passage of Prohibition laws
11
Tocqueville talks about the 5 values of democracy, which value describe that "we" have control over our own actions.
Populism
Liberty
Individualism
Egalitarianism
12
What was the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation going to do for Americans?
assist banks in recovering from the Great Depression
guaranteeing job security
protecting personal savings in the event of banks failure
provide monetary aid to struggling banks
13
Consumers cant make payments ->Demand declines -> Manufactors reduce production-> _____________?
Elected leaders lower tariff rates
Labor Unions demand higher wages
Banks lower interest rates
Companies lay off employees
14
Which New Deal Program is still in existence today and provides an income for retired people?
Securities and Exchange
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Monitor Agency
Social Security Administration
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Which is true about the Spanish American War...
U.S. businesses produced military supplies
The U.S. acquires new territory to grow their power
Allied with Central Europe
The US established national parks
