Which statement identifies a major reason for the migration of Afro-Americans out of the south?

opportunity for factory jobs in the North

The New Deal changed thinking about the role of gov't because it was based on the belief that

the fed. gov't should lead in solving economic problems

According to this passage, what was 1 way the lives of middle-class women changed in the 1920s?

Took retail jobs once reserved to women from lower classes

The formation of nat'l labor unions in 1800s was mainly a response to--

poor working conditions&low wages in many industries

What would Alfred Thayer Mahan make a case for in regards to imperialism?

building a stong navy so that USA could become a world Power

Jane Addams and Dolores Huerta contributed to American society?

attempting to help the urban poor & ethnic minorities

What effect did Teapot Dome, Watergate, &Clinton's impeachment have on citizens of USA?

Damaged popular trust in the federal gov't and its leaders

What factor contributed to the rapid industrial development of USA in the years after Civil War

new technologies like Bessemer process&electric light bulb

The 19th Cent. Social Gospel Movement came as a response to--

abuses of great wealth and unregulated business

Several business trusts created in the late 1800s were later declared illegal because they--

reduced competition though unfair business practices

How were the Interstate Commerce Act, Sherman Antitrust Act, &Clayton Antitrust Act similar?

increased the federal gov'ts powers to regulate businesses

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1
Which method of achieving civil rights did RosaParks use when she refused to give up her seat?
amending the Constitution
litigation
lobbying
non-violent protest
2
Which statement identifies a major reason for the migration of Afro-Americans out of the south?
elimination of the KKK in Northern states
chance to escape racial segregation by enlisting in the army
opportunity for factory jobs in the North
availability of cheap farmland in the West
3
Which group was most affected by the decisions in Delgado v. Bastrop ISD and Hernandez v.Texas?
women in the military
Mexican Americans
African Americans
homeless Americans
4
Which law was passed as a result of the muckraking literature of Upton Sinclair?
Interstate Commerce Act
Meat Inspection Act
Sherman Antitrust Act
Federal Reserve Act
5
One factor that promoted industrialization in the USA in the late 19th century was the--
widespread use of steamboats
mass production of the automobile
expansion of the railroads
development of the airplane
6
The New Deal changed thinking about the role of gov't because it was based on the belief that
the economy will fix itself if the gov't leaves it alone
states should take the lead in solving social issues
the fed. gov't should lead in solving economic problems
political parties should work 2gether to deal w/nat'l issues
7
According to this passage, what was 1 way the lives of middle-class women changed in the 1920s?
They now worked longer hours taking care of the family&house
Most still sought careers as teachers, nurses, etc.
Took retail jobs once reserved to women from lower classes
They were becoming entrepreneurs in American society
8
The formation of nat'l labor unions in 1800s was mainly a response to--
passage of several federal laws favoring workers
economic depressions that led to high unemployment
new laws restricting immigration and naturalization
poor working conditions&low wages in many industries
9
What would Alfred Thayer Mahan make a case for in regards to imperialism?
building a stong navy so that USA could become a world Power
improved relations with Asian nations
policy of collective security in Pacific region
trying to raise the living standards of Pacific Islanders
10
Jane Addams and Dolores Huerta contributed to American society?
promoting the interests of factory workers
fighting temperance and Prohibition
attempting to help the urban poor & ethnic minorities
leading Populist political movements on behalf of farmers
11
What effect did Teapot Dome, Watergate, &Clinton's impeachment have on citizens of USA?
Brought about increased regulation of gov't spending
Led cizitens to demand limits to Presidential power
Damaged popular trust in the federal gov't and its leaders
demanded US foreign policies towards containing Communism
12
What factor contributed to the rapid industrial development of USA in the years after Civil War
new technologies like Bessemer process&electric light bulb
decrease in tariff rates
decrease in nation's population growth
increase in price of several farm products
13
The 19th Cent. Social Gospel Movement came as a response to--
abuses of great wealth and unregulated business
demands by government to control the means of production
desire of most Americans to end class distinctions
emergence of the Black Panther Party
14
Several business trusts created in the late 1800s were later declared illegal because they--
reduced competition though unfair business practices
allowed children to work under unsafe conditions
donated large sums of $ to political candidates
combined complanies that manufacture different products
15
How were the Interstate Commerce Act, Sherman Antitrust Act, &Clayton Antitrust Act similar?
they rejected the use of trust-busting strategies
increased the federal gov'ts powers to regulate businesses
reaffirmed the fed.govt's laissez-faire attitude toward govt
they authorized the breakup of labor unions

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