The Treaty of Versailles -

punished Germany economically and militarily

Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?

economic opportunities in industrialized cities

Of the following statements, the one that best reflects an anti-imperialist attitude is

"It is not necessary to own people to trade with them."

The explosion of the USS Maine & practice of yellow journalism played a significant role in...

the public’s support for the Spanish-American War

Declared all countries had free access to trade with China

One major goal of the Progressive movement was to

pass laws to help solve economic and social problems

What convinced President Woodrow Wilson to back women’s suffrage?

Women’s war effort during World War I

What is the connection between the 1920's “red scare”, Palmer Raids, and the Sacco-Vanzetti trial?

A pervasive fear of immigrants and radicals

Why did some Americans disapprove of the “flappers” of the 1920’s?

Broke away from the traditional roles for women.

What contributed to the stock market crash in 1929?

using credit and overproduction

In his famous “Cross of Gold” speech (1896), William Jennings Bryan

endorsed the call for the “free and unlimited coinage” of silver

The Hawley-Smoot Tariff

resulted in a decrease in world trade

The Pullman Strike....

demonstrated government support for industrialists

Why did Congress vote against FDR's Court Packing?

it threatened the system of Checks and Balances

How did the use of new farming techniques and machinery affect farmers?

Farmers produced more than was needed, which led to lower food prices

The Dawes Act changed attitudes toward Native Americans when it

wiped out tribal ownership & granted 160 acres to families

was a fear that communists would take over the US.

American writers of the 1920s have been called the "lost generation" because they:

were disillusioned with the shallowness of American life

Which answer characterizes immigration during the Industrial Revolution?

People came mainly from southern and eastern Europe

Why didn't the US sign the Treaty of Versailles?

Didn't want to get involved in European affairs

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1
The Treaty of Versailles -
Punished France and Britain
was a balanced, fair peace treaty
punished Germany economically and militarily
maintained German economic superiority
2
Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?
economic opportunities in industrialized cities
better soil conditions in previously uncultivated areas
availability of land grants for homesteaders
lower cost of living in urban areas
3
Of the following statements, the one that best reflects an anti-imperialist attitude is
Is there no nation wise enough, brave enough to aid this blood-smitten land
"It is not necessary to own people to trade with them."
"Fate has written our policy for us; the trade of the world must be ours"
"The expansion of our trade and commerce is the pressing problem."
4
What did not contributed to the Great Depression?
Unemployment
Overproduction
Hoovervilles
Stock Market Crash
5
Which person was NOT a part of the Harlem Renaissance?
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Louis Armstrong
Langston Hughes
Duke Ellington
6
The explosion of the USS Maine & practice of yellow journalism played a significant role in...
the acquisition of Florida
the public’s support for the Spanish-American War
the purchase of Alaska
the creation of the Open Door policy
7
What did the 16th Amendment establish?
Direct election of senators
Presidential line of succession
Voting rights for freed slaves
Income Tax
8
This cartoon depicts political bosses, leaders of political machines, that did all except..
arranged voter fraud
led riots through cities
Graft and making money illegally
bribed government officials
9
Open Door Policy-
Declared all countries had free access to trade with Japan
Declared all countries had free access to trade with China
Declared all trade would stop in Asia
Declared only the US could trade with China
10
One major goal of the Progressive movement was to
balance the federal budget by decreasing spending
provide unemployment insurance to workers
pass laws to help solve economic and social problems
limit direct citizen control over government
11
The Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson upheld which of the following principles?
"Without redeeming social value."
"Separate but equal."
"With all deliberate speed."
"Clear and present danger."
12
What convinced President Woodrow Wilson to back women’s suffrage?
Fear of losing the 1912 presidential elections
A political march on Washington
Hunger strikes
Women’s war effort during World War I
13
What is the connection between the 1920's “red scare”, Palmer Raids, and the Sacco-Vanzetti trial?
A campaign to boost patriotism
Defending civil rights
A pervasive fear of immigrants and radicals
A pervasive fear of the government and militery
14
What was the 18th Amendment?
direct election of senators
prohibition
start of the income tax
women get to vote
15
Why did some Americans disapprove of the “flappers” of the 1920’s?
They were considered a threat to capitalism.
They fought for prohibition and to permanently ban liquor.
They were too radical in their socialist political ideas.
Broke away from the traditional roles for women.
16
What contributed to the stock market crash in 1929?
using credit and overproduction
lassiez-faire economices
underproduction of crops in the Midwest
deflation of taxes
17
In his famous “Cross of Gold” speech (1896), William Jennings Bryan
condemned the impact of gold mining operations on the environment
endorsed the call for the “free and unlimited coinage” of silver
criticized wealthy churches for elevating fundraising over spirituality
argued for reparations to be paid to enslaved gold miners in the 1850s
18
Which industry did the Bessemer process revolutionize?
railroads
steel
steamboats
skyscrapers
19
The 19th amendment did what?
Temporarily gave women the right to vote
Denied a woman's right to vote
Gave Women the right to vote
20
Why did immigrants support political machines?
to get better public housing
to reform city governments
to gain employment
to have more educational opportunities
21
Give 3 facts about immigration during the Industrial Revolution
All of these
Immigrants came from different cultures and religious backgrounds
Immigrants came to find new opportunities and better lives
Millions of Immigrants arrived in the united States from Europe and Asia
22
The reason for the Spanish American War.
All of these are correct
Yellow Journalism
The horrific treatment of the Cuban people by Spain
USS Maine explosion
23
The Hawley-Smoot Tariff
resulted in an increase in world trade which worsened the depression
lowered tariffs to an all-time low
helped end the Deporession
resulted in a decrease in world trade
24
The Pullman Strike....
demonstrated government support for Unions.
demonstrated government support for industrialists
25
Why did Congress vote against FDR's Court Packing?
they were party loyalists
because of the Red Scare
it threatened the system of Checks and Balances
none of the above
26
What did the Pendleton Civil Service Act attempt to end?
World War I
Patronage or the Spoils System
Unfair working conditions
Monopolies
27
How did the use of new farming techniques and machinery affect farmers?
Farmers produced more than was needed, which led to lower food prices
farmers were able to produce fewer crops.
Farmers were not able to keep up with demand
28
The Dawes Act changed attitudes toward Native Americans when it
treated tribes as independent nations
forbade selling alcohol or guns on reservations
established new and larger reservations for all tribes
wiped out tribal ownership & granted 160 acres to families
29
What did the 17th Amendment establish?
Presidential two term limit
Federal income tax
Poll tax
Direct election of senators
30
The Red Scare...
was a fear that communists would take over Russia.
was a fear that Republicans would always remain president.
none of these
was a fear that communists would take over the US.
31
American writers of the 1920s have been called the "lost generation" because they:
wrote nostalgic stories about the "good old days"
advocated cultural isolationism in the wake of World War I
were disillusioned with the shallowness of American life
found it difficult to get their works published
32
The Panama Canal allows for...
guest worker programs
oil production in South America
increased immigration from Europe to the US
faster and easier trade
33
Which answer characterizes immigration during the Industrial Revolution?
All immigration was blocked by law
Many enslaved Africans arrived
People mainly came from northern and western Asia
People came mainly from southern and eastern Europe
34
William jennings Bryan did which of these?
Gave Cross of Gold Speech
Candidate for Pres. under the Populist platform
Wanted Bimetallism. Gold & Silver in exchange of paper money
All of the above
35
Why didn't the US sign the Treaty of Versailles?
Didn't want to be part of the global economy
Wanted to help create world peace
Wanted to join the League of Nations
Didn't want to get involved in European affairs

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