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US History EOC Review-Semester 1
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
In his 14 Points Address, Woodrow Wilson called for...
the expansion of colonialism
self-determination for all nations
the division of Germany
a reduction in international trade
2
In the 19th century many Irish immigrants were discriminated against for being...
opposed to political machines
loyal to the UK
Roman Catholic
conscientious objectors
3
Which of these factors contributed most to the Dust Bowl?
Severe heat and rapid suburban development
High winds and railroad construction
Prolonged drought and poor farming practices
Flash flooding and deforestation
4
Which of these was a reason for US entry into WWI?
Nationalism in Europe
Militarism
Unrestricted submarine warfare
The attack on Pearl Harbor
5
Who led the American troops in WWI?
General John J. Pershing
General William Westmoreland
General George S. Patton
General Dwight D. Eisenhower
6
The appearance of flappers in the 1920s illustrated...
reform organizations that targeted women's issues
women challenging traditional attitudes and social norms
mass media trends reflecting rural trends
women confronting discrimination in the workplace/education
7
The primary purpose of the Dawes Act was to...
turn reservations into farmland
promote Native American investments in private businesses
end warfare between Natives and settlers
assimilate Native Americans
8
Which of these was a major contribution of the Harlem Renaissance to US culture?
It led to an increased popularity of vaudeville performers
It established jazz as a prominent musical form
It focused attention on the anti-war literature genre
It brought the most significant beat poets together
9
The Panama Canal allows for...
faster and easier trade
guest worker programs
increased immigration from Europe to the US
oil production in South America
10
How did the military innovation shown affect the course of WWI?
It made the use of landmines obsolete
It helped break the stalemate of trench warfare
It made communications with the front line possible
It helped transport large numbers of soldiers
11
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
12
Which entrepreneur is most closely associated with philanthropy?
J.P. Morgan
Sam Walton
Andrew Carnegie
Cornelius Vanderbilt
13
Suffrage is...
widespread suffering
the right to vote
hunger
the right to protest
14
WEB DuBois and Ida B. Wells were co-founders of the...
Black Panthers
SCLC
League of Nations
NAACP
15
Nativists are against...
immigration
assimilation
international trade
Native Americans
16
Who were the Populists?
Entrepreneurs
Farmers
Veterans
Corrupt politicians
17
The Chinese Exclusion Act was primarily a response to...
China's actions during the Boxer Rebellion
increased US presence in China
competition for jobs on the West Coast
rapid population growth in the Northeast
18
The primary reason for the Palmer Raids was...
to halt the spread of communist ideas
to block civil rights advocates from staging public protests
to suppress the teaching of evolution
to prevent workers from joining labor unions
19
Militarism, alliance systems, imperialism, and nationalism in Europe are all--
reasons for US entry in WWII
consequences of European isolationism
economic rivalries between Super Powers
issues contributing to the outbreak of WWI
20
Which of these gave 160 acres of free land to settlers on the Great Plains?
The Farming Act
The Dawes Act
The Morrill Land Grant Act
The Homestead Act
21
The Sherman Anti-Trust Act...
reduced the influence of labor unions
forces companies to pay a fee for trade
allows the gov't to break up monopolies
gives workers a greater share of profit
22
Trench warfare led to...
a decisive German victory
long periods of stalemates
a reliance on cavalry forces
lengthier training periods for soldiers
23
What was the goal of the Settlement House movement?
Creating women's colleges
Assimilation of immigrants
Prison reform
Establishment of public libraries
24
Which of these was the main argument against FDR's court packing plan?
It gives the executive branch too much power
It takes too much power away from the States
It interferes with the Senate's power to ratify treaties
It threatens the principle of popular sovereignty
25
Some of FDR's New Deal plans were declared unconstitutional because they...
prevented equal access to the judicial system
required US participation with foreign nations
infringed on powers reserved to the states
granted privileges to religious organizations
26
Why did Hoover sign the Mexican Repatriation Act?
To protect national security
To reduce job competition
To prevent communist influence on labor unions
To fulfill the terms of a peace treaty
27
What is the main function of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation?
Protecting personal savings in the event of a bank failure
Assisting banks in recovering unpaid bank loans
Guaranteeing job security for bank employees
Providing monetary aid to struggling banks
28
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.
29
Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
20th
16th
23rd
19th
30
The creation of speakeasies in the 1920s was an unintended consequence of what gov't action?
The taxation of imported luxury goods
The deportation of suspected communists
The prohibition of the sale of alcohol
The implementation of immigration restrictions
31
What area is highlighted in blue?
The Rust Belt
The Rocky Mountains
The Sunbelt
The Great Plains
32
Why did the "Return to Normalcy" agenda of Warren Harding appeal to many voters in 1920?
There were significant shortages of military supplies
The public wanted to help rebuild war-torn countries
The public wanted to concentrate on domestic economic issues
There was a decrease in the demand for consumer goods
33
Which of these was a direct cause of the Great Depression
New regulations on banking
Overspeculation in the Stock Market
The creation of an federal income tax
The elimination of import tariffs
34
Which of these best describes the Progressive Era?
An era of peace and prosperity.
A violent era of civil unrest.
An era of political corruption.
An era of social, political, and economic change.
35
True or False: The US was a member of the League of Nations
True
False
36
What was the pattern of migration in the Industrial Era?
West to East
Urban to Rural
Rural to Urban
North to South
37
The creation of initiative, referendum, and recall procedures resulted in...
more sources of revenue for state gov'ts
a system of separate schools for immigrants
expanding citizens' participation in the democratic process
a redistribution of the tax burden
38
The Espionage Act of 1918 allowed the US gov't to...
control the economy
imprison anti-war protestors
restrict freedom of religion
restrict freedom of speech
39
This political cartoon expresses a sentiment that eventually led to...
an amendment shortening the lame duck period for Presidents
a law stopping foreign companies from donating to campaigns
a committee to investigate private presidential conduct
an amendment limiting the President to 2 terms
40
How did electricity impact businesses in the Industrial Era?
College education became more accessible
Manufacturing processes became more efficient
Household appliance became more costly
Long-distance travel became more expensive
41
The Red Scare is...
the fear of anarchists overthrowing the gov't
the fear of communism spreading to the US
the fear of immigrants taking jobs from Americans
the fear of aliens invading earth
42
Which of the following contributed most to increased settlement of the Great Plains?
The availability of buffalo
The discovery of precious metals
A series of federal land grants
A decrease in agricultural production
43
In response to the Great Depression, the federal gov't...
abandoned deficit spending as a means of solving issues
decreased the number of federal entitlement programs
assumed a principal role in protecting economic stability
dismantled financial regulatory agencies
44
Which group of people were associated with the Temperance Movement?
Minorities
Women
Immigrants
Children
45
What was one way political machines gained voter support?
Campaigning for women's suffrage
Providing public assistance for former slaves
Making improvements in urban infrastructure
Advocating the use of poll taxes
46
Which territories did the US gain in the Spanish American War?
Cuba, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
Jamaica, Cuba, Guam
Hawaii, Alaska, Texas
Puerto Rico, Guam, the Phillipines
47
Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?
The availability of land grants for homesteaders
The lower cost of living in urban areas
Economic opportunities in industrialized cities
Better soil conditions in previously uncultivated areas
