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1
what effects did the Emergency Quota Act of 1921 and the National Origins Act of 1924 have on immigration levels
Together, they reduced immigration substantially
Together they reduced immigration but it rebounded within 5 years
Neither reduced immigration substantially
Together, they held immigration level for several years
2
Senator Lodge opposed the U.S.' entry into the League of Nations because he believed it would bring what effects?
dangers for the world, but long-term benefits for the United States
danger for the United States and for the best long-term hopes for the world
short-term danger for the United States but long-term benefits for both
shortterm benefit for the United States, but long-term danger for the world
3
The Great Migration refers to the movement of which group of Americans?
African Americans
Mexican Americans
conscientious objectors
Working women
4
What is this cartoon suggesting about the Teapot Dome scandal
It was a scandal whose scope had yet to be determined
It would have a significant impact on the Harding presidency
Those directly involved in Harding's administration would be affected
Most of those involved did not know what they were doing
5
To the end, Capone defended his involvement in
money laundering
bootlegging
bribing police
tax evasion
6
At which stage of the fighting did the United States enter World War I?
the beginning
shortly after the beginning
three years into the war
too late to play an important role in the war
7
What connection between alcohol and taxes is suggested by these anti-Prohibition demonstrators
Increases tax revenues from the sale of alcoholic beverages such as beer
decreases tax revenues by ending the legal sale of alcoholic beverages
increases tax revenues by encouraging the sale of non-alcoholic beverages
decreases tax revenues by eliminating all demand for alcoholic beverages
8
Why would some senators oppose American involvement in World War 1?
American involvement would only lead to greater devastation for both sides
the Germans were justified in their aggression against the Allies
both Great Britain and Germany had violated international law
American involvement would have no impact on the outcome of the war
9
Which of the following is most likely true about the 1920 and 1924 elections?
3rd parties carried several states in 1924 but all of the states were small
Voters were more enthusiastic about the Democrats in the 1924 than in 1920
Third party gains in popularity between 1920 & 1924 did not result in gains
Many people who voted Republican in 1920 chose to vote for a 3rd party
10
What idea did Warren G. Harding campaign successfully on in the presidential election of 1920?
support for the League of Nations
opposition to political corruption
a return to "normalcy"
strong support for Progressive policies
11
According to the map, which new state was a part of the Russian Empire before World War I
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Hungary
Yugoslavia
12
In Europe, World War I was a defensive rather than offensive war mainly due to the use of
poison gas
aircraft
tanks
trenches
13
What was the purpose of the Kellogg-Briand Pact?
to encourage participating nations to defend each other in time of war
to bind participating nations to solve foreign disputes
to establish a diplomatic alliance against the Central Powers
to create an organization much like the United Nations
14
Why would some Americans support Prohibition?
The sale of alcohol enriches undeserving people
Drinking is morally wrong from a religious standpoint
Alcohol negatively affects society as a whole
The production of alcohol creates dangerous working conditions
15
In which international agreement was United States participation most likely a result of the Red Scare?
The Dawes Plan
The Policy of Non-Recognition
The League of Nations
The Kellogg-Braind Pact
16
Which of the following was a great American war hero during World War I?
Alvin York
Commodore George Dewey
Alfred T. Mahan
Former president Theodore Roosevelt
17
Marcus Garvey advocated the idea that African Americans?
Should wait patiently for other Americans to extend political rights
Should demand equal treatment under the law
Should work together with whites to end society’s racial conflicts
Should form separate communities from whites
18
Which leader led the American delegation to negotiate the Treaty of Versailles at the end of World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
Henry Cabot Lodge
John J. Pershing
Lloyd George
19
What did President Coolidge support during his presidency?
shielding business owners from certain laws
supporting business with direct government funding
increasing regulations on businesses
reducing taxes to encourage the growth of businesses
20
Due to the success of his mass production methods, Henry Ford was able to give his workers
two days off from work each week
partial ownership in the company
free cars as a bonus
company-provided health insurance
