The history of the Populist and Progressive movements illustrates the

ability of organized groups to influence government policy.

Much of the economic growth of the 1920s was based on

The production of new consumer goods

During the Reconstruction Era, one reason for the formation of the Ku Klux Klan was to

Prevent formerly enslaved persons of their rights.

What did the 13th Amendment achieve upon ratification by the states in 1865

slavery will not exist within the United States"

The Reconstruction Amendments (13,14,15) did what

Increased legal protection for African Americans

Patronage or the “spoils system” is when:

office holders reward their supporters with federal jobs

Why was the Supreme Court case Plessy v Ferguson (1896) significant

segregation was legal as long as facilities were equal

The two factors that did MOST to stimulate rapid western settlement were?

the Homestead Act and the railroad.

How did industrial growth in the late 19th Century affect the distribution of wealth?

wealth was concentrated in the hands of a few industrialist

Technological changes during WWI resulted mainly in

increased efficiency and casualty rates

Which of the following headlines about U.S.S. Maine is the best example of yellow journalism?

Destruction of the Warship Maine Was the Work of an Enemy

What were the two main reasons for the practice of yellow journalism in the late 19th century

Sell newspapers and get US involved in war with Spain

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1
The history of the Populist and Progressive movements illustrates the
ability of organized groups to influence government policy.
supremacy of agriculture in the economy of the nation.
ultimate powerlessness of the middle class.
success of third parties in electing Presidents
2
Much of the economic growth of the 1920s was based on
Rising prices of agricultural products
The production of new consumer goods
Increased trade with other nations
The rapid development of the West
3
Which of these is NOT a factor in causing the Great Migration
Black Codes
Work in northern factories to help the war effort
15th Amendment
Jim Crow Laws
4
During the Reconstruction Era, one reason for the formation of the Ku Klux Klan was to
Prevent formerly enslaved persons of their rights.
Support the South during the Civil war.
Eliminate sharecropping in the Southern states.
Encourage immigration from southern and eastern Europe
5
Propaganda was used during World War 1 for the following reasons EXCEPT
Vilify the enemy
Economic support
Political support
Recruitment & Enlistment
6
What did the 13th Amendment achieve upon ratification by the states in 1865
It gave voting rights to African Americans
that congress would be responsible for Reconstruction
slavery will not exist within the United States"
all person born in the US, citizens of the country
7
All of the following were goals of Wilson’s Fourteen Points EXCEPT:
Punishing the Central Powers
Creation of the League of Nations
Protection for sovereign nations
Ending imperialism
8
The 1925 trial of John Scopes reflects the conflict between
science and religion
isolation and international involvement
traditional roles and new roles for women
Prohibition and organized crime
9
The Reconstruction Amendments (13,14,15) did what
Enacted limits on presidential power
Increased legal protection for African Americans
Nullified certain provisions of previous amendments
Extended extra rights to former Union soldiers
10
Patronage or the “spoils system” is when:
the government stays out of business practices
office holders reward their supporters with federal jobs
industrial leaders share their fortune
prospective employees must pass a series of examinations
11
Why was the Supreme Court case Plessy v Ferguson (1896) significant
segregation was legal as long as facilities were equal
Struck down Jin Crow laws
A.direct election of senators was against the law
Outlawed the use of poll taxes, literacy tests
12
The two factors that did MOST to stimulate rapid western settlement were?
the Homestead Act and the railroad.
The invention of the windmill
the removal of the Indians and the gold rushes.
gold rushes and the rise of the great cattle kingdoms.
13
How did industrial growth in the late 19th Century affect the distribution of wealth?
wealth was concentrated in the hands of a few industrialist
the income gap between farmers and factory workers widened
the income gap between the rich and poor became smaller
all Americans enjoyed a high standard of living
14
the 19th Amendment
allowed women to hold political office
guaranteed women the right to attend state universities
gave women the right to vote
illegal to discriminate against female job applicants
15
Technological changes during WWI resulted mainly in
a longer war
increased efficiency and casualty rates
more efficiency in factories
improvements for soldiers in battle
16
Which of the following headlines about U.S.S. Maine is the best example of yellow journalism?
Officers Believe the Maine Was Destroyed by a Spanish Mine
253 Known to be Lost
Destruction of the Warship Maine Was the Work of an Enemy
Who Destroyed the Maine?
17
The United States Federal Reserve System was established to
regulate the money supply
provide for a balanced budget
provide loans to industrialists
end the Great Depression
18
What were the two main reasons for the practice of yellow journalism in the late 19th century
Get the US to build the Panama Canal
Sell newspapers and get US involved in war with Spain
Expose corruption in government and sell newspapers
To get McKinley reelected and annex Hawaii

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