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1st Semester Exam Part Two
1st Semester Exam Part Two
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Second half of exam reviewed on Thursday.
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1
What does the cartoonist suggest about the construction of the Panama Canal?
United States would suffer financially as a result of constructing canal
Construction of the canal would be impossible without help supernatural.
Construction was dangerous and meant certain death for many laborers.
United States did not have the right to be involved with the canal's build.
2
The resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s was the result of which of the following?
the Teapot Dome scandal
the rise of nativism after World War I
the end of the Red Scare
the economic boom following World War I
3
What term describes the U.S. Attorney General's hunt for Communists, socialists, and anarchists in the 1920s?
Bureau of Investigation
Isolationism
Palmer Raids
Red Scare
4
In what way did economic factors influence political developments in the annexation of Hawaii (Who wanted)?
American leaders who favored annexation passed laws prohibiting tariffs
American sugar planters in Hawaii who favored annexation to protect profits
Native Hawaiians, who depended on American sugar planters for jobs.
Faced with a surplus of sugar, American planters in Hawaii pushed for it.
5
How did Pacifists support the war effort?
were dissenters and worked to convince American soldiers to leave the army.
were dissenters and worked behind the scenes to secretly help the enemy.
were supporters but wanted to convert American soldiers to their religion.
supported their country and wanted to help in a non-combat role.
6
Which of the following was put in place to help Germany meet the Allies reparation demands?
Dawes Plan
Kellogg-Briand Pact
Fordney-McCumber Act
Neutrality Acts
7
What provision of the Treaty of Versailles brought the most opposition in the United States?
joining the League of Nations
increasing national self-determination
forcing Germany to pay reparations
creating more colonies for Great Britain and France
8
What type of weapon caused the greatest casualties in World War I?
poison gas
U-boats
artillery
armored tanks
9
What happened to jobs for women after the end of World War I?
Women formed labor unions to fight discrimination in the workplace.
Women sought advanced training to get professional jobs.
Women were able to get better paying jobs using skills learned in the war
Women surrendered their jobs to returning soldiers.
10
What policy did most Americans embrace immediately following WWI?
self-determination
isolationism
free trade
imperialism
11
With which of these positions would President Calvin Coolidge have agreed?
Economic growth can only occur when business and politicians work together
Farmers and factory workers must be supported for the U.S. economy to grow.
The key to economic growth is strict government control of business.
To improve the economy, government should do little to regulate business.
12
After World War I what action did the international community take in response to the new weapons of warfare?
Atomic warfare was banned.
Trench warfare was banned.
Chemical warfare was banned.
Unrestricted submarine warfare was banned.
13
Which two terms describe the role of the United States favored by most Americans as World War I broke out?
neutrality, isolationism
imperialism, militarism
neutrality, mobilization
nationalism, intervention
14
In what way did language differences affect military service during World War I?
Soldiers who did not speak English were not allowed to serve
Soldiers who did not speak English were assigned to integrated combat units
Soldiers who did not speak English were given special exemptions when draft
Soldiers who did not speak English were given language training before war.
15
Which explains the effect of demobilization following WWI on the economy?
Global economy boomed as countries demanded industrial products.
Global economy soared, which created stiff competition.
Demand for war materials lessened, which weakened the global economy.
Demand for industrial workers increased, which benefitted the soldiers.
16
Which of the following events contributed to the outbreak of the Red Scare in the United States?
the Bolshevik Revolution
the Quota Act of 1921
Prohibition
the Palmer Raids
17
How did the War Industries Board respond to the economic challenges of the wartime economy?
by combining government and business resources to increase manufacturing
by combining government and business resources to increase the # of workers
by combining government and business resources to increase food production
by combining government and business resources to increase tax revenues
18
Why did the U.S. government support Cuba in the Spanish-American War?
government viewed Cuba as a threat to the national security of the US
The government viewed Cuba as a nation in need of independence.
The government wanted to end its period of isolationism by colonizing Cuba.
government wanted to help Spain keep Cuba under its sphere of influence.
19
Which statement explains how the Russian Revolution affected American neutrality in World War I?
Instability created by the revolution convinced many the US remain neutral
The revolution made it easier for many Americans to support the Allies
Red Scare prevented US soldiers form fighting the Russians
Russia withdrew and the US replaced them with the Allies
20
In what way was Marcus Garvey's approach to civil rights more radical than others?
Garvey called for African Americans to start a revolution.
Garvey's followers used lynchings to intimidate their opposition.
Garvey believed there would be thousands of deaths before equality occurs
Garvey believed African Americans should form a separate society.
21
How did the Ku Klux Klan gain popularity in the North in the 1910s and 1920s?
by focusing on anti-women sentiment
by focusing on anti-African American sentiment
by focusing on anti-immigrant sentiment
by focusing on anti-Prohibition sentiment
22
Public reaction to prohibition demonstrated which of the following?
a decreased focus on protecting citizens' civil liberties
an understanding that government leaders are generally corrupt
a movement toward increased support of laws regulating moral actions
an increased tension between conservative beliefs and modern beliefs
23
What did the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933 and the Federal Securities Act have in common?
They both provided federal insurance for investments and deposits.
They both regulated banking and finance.
They both required corporations to be honest about stock offerings.
They both required banks to responsibly use their customers' deposits.
24
Which of the following was an effect of demobilization following WWI?
Minorities entered the workforce in large numbers.
Women were forced out of their jobs.
The global economy increased.
The unemployment rate fell dramatically.
25
What was the effect of the increasing use of installment buying during the 1920s?
Consumer spending greatly increased.
The national debt began to grow quickly.
Unemployment steadily increased.
The U.S. economy industrialized rapidly.
26
The Assassination of the Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand was the spark for this?
A second assassination attempt succeeded, and Germany declared war on Serbs
Second assassination attempt succeeded, and the Ottoman Empire declared war
A second assassination attempt succeeded, and Russia declared war on Serbia
A second assassination attempt succeeded, and Austria-Hungary declared war
27
Why did fighting on the Western Front of World War I become a stalemate with high casualties but little progress?
airplane bombing raids
trench warfare
machine gun attacks
chemical warfare
28
In what way did the Platt Amendment reverse the intent of the Teller Amendment?
The Platt Amendment called for a complete withdrawal from Cuba.
The Platt Amendment required the United States to annex Cuba.
The Platt Amendment divided Cuba between the United States and Spain.
The Platt Amendment allowed for continued American influence in Cuba.
29
Which of the following groups took the most violent steps to discourage immigration?
Sacco and Vanzetti
the Ku Klux Klan
the United Negro Improvement Association
the Emergency Quota Act
30
How did the Great Migration affect life for African Americans in many industrial cities?
African Americans were welcomed in the cities
Few African Americans found jobs in the cities due to the increase of women
African American population grew quickly, leading to discrimination
Most African Americans, facing harsh conditions and unemployment
31
Theodore Roosevelt believed what regarding US influence in the Western Hemisphere?
U.S. intervention in the Western Hemisphere should be prohibited.
The Monroe Doctrine is reversed, which allows European intervention.
An international police force must be established to intervene in the West.
U.S. intervention throughout the Western Hemisphere is justified.
32
Which statement best summarizes the effect diseases had on the Spanish-American War?
More American soldiers were killed by diseases than by warfare.
Diseases shortened the war by forcing the United States to retreat
When American troops returned home, diseases caused epidemics
The Spanish-American War marked the first time biological weapons were used
33
Which of the following did the Harding administration raise to help the economy in the 1920s?
military spending
the debt ceiling
tariffs
taxes
34
In what way was the sinking of the Lusitania and the sinking of the Maine similar?
In both cases, Americans reacted with outrage and calls for war.
In both cases, Americans had been warned of the attack in advance.
In both cases, the ships were carrying military contraband for our allies.
In both cases, military vessels attacked unarmed civilian passenger ships.
35
Which describes the main effect of the Palmer Raids?
Were successful in uncovering communist operatives in the United States.
Resulted in the deportation of suspected radicals based on little evidence.
Helped show the American public that there was little evidence of communism
Resulted in the deportation of suspected radicals based on little evidence.
36
What event does this represent?
the Allied bombing of Belgium
Belgium after Great Britain declared war
Belgium after Russia mobilized its army
the German invasion of Belgium
37
How did Native Americans' service in World War I impact their lives on the homefront?
US treated them the same after WW1
US denied them citizenship after WW1
US granted them citizenship after their sacrifices in WW1.
US awarded many medals of honor to Native Americans after WW1
38
What opportunities for service did trained nurses such as those recruited by this poster have during the war?
volunteer for the Red Cross but were prohibited from serving overseas
volunteer for the Red Cross or for charities in other countries
volunteer for the Red Cross but were unable to serve in the military
volunteer for the Red Cross or serve in the military Nurse Corps
39
How did newspapers and magazines relate to American foreign policy at the end of the 19th century?
Few newspapers published stories about distant places focused more on West.
Most newspaper owners were committed to American isolationism
Stories about distant places were popular and led to more influence of US.
Government leaders pressured newspapers to avoid stories about distant plac
40
Which of the following contributed to the passage of the 19th Amendment?
the contributions women made in wartime
the desire to have everyone pay an equal share of income tax
the bravery with which African American soldiers fought during World War I
the fear that Senators were being unfairly elected
41
In what way did World War I affect women's suffrage in the United States?
Contributions of women to the war effort at home and overseas helped women.
Women in other Allied nations were allowed to vote helped US women.
Wartime protests demanding women's suffrage were considered un-American
Overall war effort became the country's first priority, rather than voting
42
What was the purpose of the Selective Service Act?
to create an all-volunteer army
to integrate the armed forces
to draft Americans into the armed forces
to select the most qualified people to serve in the army
43
Which of the following explains the decision in the Sacco and Vanzetti Trial?
The two men were rightly convicted for their acts of wrongdoing.
American public's aggressive pushes for a guilty verdict poisoned the jury.
The two men were rightly convicted for their acts of wrongdoing.
The anti-immigrant sentiments of the time swayed the judge and jury
44
Why were the first shots of the Spanish-American War fired in the Philippines rather than in Cuba?
The Declaration of War allowed the American fleet to sail to the Caribbean
Anticipating a defeat in the Caribbean Spanish attack the Philippines.
The Filipinos began a rebellion against their Spanish rulers
Realizing the strategic value of the Philippines, the US attacked.
45
Hoovervilles arose in the country during the Great Depression. Which of the following conclusions about Hoover?
Hoover was a neutral character by the American public
Hoover was very unpopular with the American public
Hoover was relatively unknown by the American public
Hoover was very popular with the American public
