Which statement best expresses a common belief among nativists?

“America is for Americans.”

Most nativists of the late 1800s would most likely have supported the

passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act

Henry Cabot Lodge and others opposed the Treaty of Versailles because they believed it

could draw the United States into future conflicts

Which most clearly illustrates the nativist attitudes that existed in the US in the 1920s?

limits on immigration established by the Quota Acts

Why did many African Americans migrate to the North both during and after World War I?

More economic opportunities existed in the North.

National Prohibition, as authorized by the 18th amendment, stated that

the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages was banned

Congressmen supported legislation requiring literacy tests for immigrants in an attempt to

restrict immigration from southern and eastern Europe

The U.S. Senate refused to approve the Treaty of Versailles reflecting the intention to..

return to a policy of isolationism

A major purpose of the Chinese Exclusion Act and the Gentlemen’s Agreement with Japan was to

limit immigration of certain ethnic groups

Which factor contributed most to the repeal of national Prohibition in 1933?

the inability of government to enforce the law

The Harlem Renaissance was important to American society because it

highlighted the cultural achievements of African Americans

The repeal of national Prohibition in 1933 showed that

unpopular laws are difficult to enforce

A reason for the migration of African Americans out of the South during and following WWI was

opportunity for factory jobs in the North

Which factor was the basis of the US Senate’s opposition to the League of Nations after WWI?

fear of becoming involved in another European war

Passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act (1882) was mainly a response to

economic and race-based opposition to immigrants in the West

One goal of many Harlem Renaissance writers was to

increase pride in African American culture

During the Harlem Renaissance, African American authors and artists used literature and art to

celebrate the richness of their heritage

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1
Which statement best expresses a common belief among nativists?
“America is for Americans.”
“The streets are paved with gold.”
“All immigrants strengthen America.”
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses.”
2
Most nativists of the late 1800s would most likely have supported the
continuation of the contract labor system
creation of settlement houses to aid new immigrants
passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act
assimilation of Native Americans into mainstream culture
3
Which American author was part of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s?
John Steinbeck
Ernest Hemingway
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Langston Hughes
4
Henry Cabot Lodge and others opposed the Treaty of Versailles because they believed it
placed blame for World War I on all the warring countries
excluded reparations for European allies
failed to punish Germany for its involvement in World War I
could draw the United States into future conflicts
5
Which most clearly illustrates the nativist attitudes that existed in the US in the 1920s?
pro-business policies of the federal government
artistic and literary achievements of the Harlem Renaissance
limits on immigration established by the Quota Acts
religious and scientific conflicts of the Scopes Trial
6
The Scopes trial and Prohibition divided opinions demonstrating the 1920s characteristic of
discrimination against immigrants
clash of cultural values
opposition to the Ku Klux Klan
fear of international communism
7
Why did many African Americans migrate to the North both during and after World War I?
Southern cities were overcrowded.
Few chances to gain office were available in the South.
Racism and discrimination had been eliminated in the North.
More economic opportunities existed in the North.
8
What was a main result of national Prohibition during the 1920s?
Respect for the law decreased.
Religious tolerance grew.
Women's suffrage was restricted.
Racial prejudice increased.
9
National Prohibition, as authorized by the 18th amendment, stated that
alcoholic beverages could be sold only in government stores
only imported alcoholic beverages would be sold
you must be 18 years old to purchase alcoholic beverages
the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages was banned
10
Congressmen supported legislation requiring literacy tests for immigrants in an attempt to
limit the power of urban political machines
stop illegal immigration from Latin America
provide highly skilled workers for industry
restrict immigration from southern and eastern Europe
11
The U.S. Senate refused to approve the Treaty of Versailles reflecting the intention to..
return to a policy of isolationism
punish the nations that began the war
provide support for the League of Nations
maintain United States leadership in world affairs
12
The Red Scare, the growth of the KKK, and the trial of Sacco and Vanzetti were influenced by
the rise of organized crime
the passage of immigration quota acts
an effort to stop fascism
a distrust of foreigners
13
A major purpose of the Chinese Exclusion Act and the Gentlemen’s Agreement with Japan was to
enrich America’s cultural diversity
relocate Asians displaced by war
limit immigration of certain ethnic groups
treat all Asian and European immigrants equally
14
Which factor contributed most to the repeal of national Prohibition in 1933?
the inability of government to enforce the law
the start of World War II
a decline in organized crime
an improvement in the economy
15
The Harlem Renaissance was important to American society because it
isolated African Americans from mainstream society
highlighted the cultural achievements of African Americans
provided new political opportunities for African Americans
brought an end to racial segregation in the North
16
The repeal of national Prohibition in 1933 showed that
unpopular laws are difficult to enforce
crime rates had fallen to record low levels
the government should lower the drinking age
alcohol consumption was not socially acceptable
17
A reason for the migration of African Americans out of the South during and following WWI was
chance to escape racial segregation by joining the military
availability of cheap farmland in the West
elimination of the Ku Klux Klan in the northern states
opportunity for factory jobs in the North
18
Which factor was the basis of the US Senate’s opposition to the League of Nations after WWI?
fear of becoming involved in another European war
rejection by President Woodrow Wilson of internationalism
concern over communist control of international organization
high financial cost of membership
19
Passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act (1882) was mainly a response to
pressure from railroads to limit competition in shipping
demands by businesses for additional workers
economic and race-based opposition to immigrants in the West
efforts of the AFL to recruit skilled workers
20
One goal of many Harlem Renaissance writers was to
cut off connections with mainstream American values
increase pride in African American culture
support existing racial barriers
get African Americans to create their own political party
21
Which movement’s primary goal was the ratification of an amendment authorizing Prohibition?
temperance
abolitionist
Populist
settlement house
22
During the Harlem Renaissance, African American authors and artists used literature and art to
end segregation of public facilities
urge voters to elect more African Americans to office
promote affirmative action programs
celebrate the richness of their heritage

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