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Duplicate of US History EOC Review-Semester 1
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A quiz to review for the US History EOC exam.
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1
Which of these best describes the Progressive Era?
A violent era of civil unrest.
An era of social, political, and economic change.
An era of political corruption.
An era of peace and prosperity.
2
The Chinese Exclusion Act was primarily a response to...
competition for jobs on the West Coast
increased US presence in China
rapid population growth in the Northeast
China's actions during the Boxer Rebellion
3
Who were the Populists?
Farmers
Veterans
Corrupt politicians
Entrepreneurs
4
Which group of people were associated with the Temperance Movement?
Immigrants
Women
Children
Minorities
5
The primary reason for the Palmer Raids was...
to suppress the teaching of evolution
to prevent workers from joining labor unions
to block civil rights advocates from staging public protests
to halt the spread of communist ideas
6
The appearance of flappers in the 1920s illustrated...
women challenging traditional attitudes and social norms
reform organizations that targeted women's issues
women confronting discrimination in the workplace/education
mass media trends reflecting rural trends
7
In his 14 Points Address, Woodrow Wilson called for...
a reduction in international trade
self-determination for all nations
the expansion of colonialism
the division of Germany
8
Suffrage is...
widespread suffering
the right to protest
hunger
the right to vote
9
The creation of initiative, referendum, and recall procedures resulted in...
a redistribution of the tax burden
expanding citizens' participation in the democratic process
a system of separate schools for immigrants
more sources of revenue for state gov'ts
10
How did the military innovation shown affect the course of WWI?
It helped break the stalemate of trench warfare
It helped transport large numbers of soldiers
It made the use of landmines obsolete
It made communications with the front line possible
11
The Panama Canal allows for...
faster and easier trade
increased immigration from Europe to the US
oil production in South America
guest worker programs
12
The Espionage Act of 1918 allowed the US gov't to...
control the economy
restrict freedom of religion
imprison anti-war protestors
restrict freedom of speech
13
What area is highlighted in blue?
The Sunbelt
The Rocky Mountains
The Great Plains
The Rust Belt
14
What was one way political machines gained voter support?
Campaigning for women's suffrage
Advocating the use of poll taxes
Providing public assistance for former slaves
Making improvements in urban infrastructure
15
Why did the "Return to Normalcy" agenda of Warren Harding appeal to many voters in 1920?
The public wanted to concentrate on domestic economic issues
There were significant shortages of military supplies
The public wanted to help rebuild war-torn countries
There was a decrease in the demand for consumer goods
16
Militarism, alliance systems, imperialism, and nationalism in Europe are all--
consequences of European isolationism
economic rivalries between Super Powers
reasons for US entry in WWII
issues contributing to the outbreak of WWI
17
The primary purpose of the Dawes Act was to...
end warfare between Natives and settlers
turn reservations into farmland
promote Native American investments in private businesses
assimilate Native Americans
18
The Spanish-American War...
contributed to the start of WWII
opened the Panama Canal to international trade
set of the Great Depression
led to world power status for the U.S.
19
How did the Zimmerman Telegram influence US entry into WWI?
It contained orders for German u-boats to sink British ships
It described Romania's plan to abandon neutrality
It announces the czar's overthrow in Russia
It revealed a proposed alliance between Germany and Mexico
20
The Sherman Anti-Trust Act...
allows the gov't to break up monopolies
forces companies to pay a fee for trade
gives workers a greater share of profit
reduced the influence of labor unions
21
In the 19th century many Irish immigrants were discriminated against for being...
loyal to the UK
conscientious objectors
opposed to political machines
Roman Catholic
22
True or False: The US was a member of the League of Nations
True
False
23
The creation of speakeasies in the 1920s was an unintended consequence of what gov't action?
The implementation of immigration restrictions
The deportation of suspected communists
The prohibition of the sale of alcohol
The taxation of imported luxury goods
24
How did electricity impact businesses in the Industrial Era?
Manufacturing processes became more efficient
College education became more accessible
Household appliance became more costly
Long-distance travel became more expensive
25
What was the pattern of migration in the Industrial Era?
Urban to Rural
North to South
Rural to Urban
West to East
26
The Red Scare is...
the fear of communism spreading to the US
the fear of aliens invading earth
the fear of immigrants taking jobs from Americans
the fear of anarchists overthrowing the gov't
27
Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
19th
16th
20th
23rd
28
Which territories did the US gain in the Spanish American War?
Hawaii, Alaska, Texas
Jamaica, Cuba, Guam
Puerto Rico, Guam, the Phillipines
Cuba, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
29
Nativists are against...
immigration
assimilation
international trade
Native Americans
30
Which of these was a major contribution of the Harlem Renaissance to US culture?
It established jazz as a prominent musical form
It led to an increased popularity of vaudeville performers
It focused attention on the anti-war literature genre
It brought the most significant beat poets together
31
What was the goal of the Settlement House movement?
Assimilation of immigrants
Prison reform
Establishment of public libraries
Creating women's colleges
32
Which of these was a direct cause of the Great Depression
Overspeculation in the Stock Market
New regulations on banking
The creation of an federal income tax
The elimination of import tariffs
33
Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?
Better soil conditions in previously uncultivated areas
Economic opportunities in industrialized cities
The lower cost of living in urban areas
The availability of land grants for homesteaders
34
WEB DuBois and Ida B. Wells were co-founders of the...
NAACP
Black Panthers
SCLC
League of Nations
35
Which of these gave 160 acres of free land to settlers on the Great Plains?
The Homestead Act
The Morrill Land Grant Act
The Farming Act
The Dawes Act
36
Which of the following contributed most to increased settlement of the Great Plains?
The availability of buffalo
A series of federal land grants
A decrease in agricultural production
The discovery of precious metals
37
Which of these was a reason for US entry into WWI?
Militarism
Nationalism in Europe
Unrestricted submarine warfare
The attack on Pearl Harbor
38
Which entrepreneur is most closely associated with philanthropy?
Cornelius Vanderbilt
J.P. Morgan
Sam Walton
Andrew Carnegie
39
Trench warfare led to...
a reliance on cavalry forces
a decisive German victory
lengthier training periods for soldiers
long periods of stalemates
