Theodore Roosevelt affected the Conservation Movement in the United States by

promoting conservation of America’s wilderness lands

Why would a majority of poor people living in cities be likely to support progressive leaders?

Problems caused by industrialization and urbanization

What was the PRIMARY reason the U.S. entered World War I on the Allied side in 1918?

Germany’s use of unrestricted submarine warfare

World War I contributed to the Great Migration by prompting thousands of African-Americans to

move into northern urban areas to fill now available jobs

Why were radio and movies important in 1920’s America?

They were a unifying force in the national culture

The US turned away from a foreign policy of isolationism and expaned for all reasons EXCEPT:

Overpopulation in America was causing crowded conditions

Yellow journalists created support for the S-A War by writing sensational articles about the

sinking of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor

President Woodrow Wilson supported the creation of the League of Nations in order to

prevent another global conflict like the first World War

How did U.S. involvement in Latin America affect the creation of the Panama Canal?

US aided construction after recognizing Panama

Why was there so much racial tension in the North during World War I?

Blacks were taking over jobs formerly held by whites

President Wilson’s Fourteen Points were based on the belief that

Self-determination should be applied to all nations

In 1917, President Wilson brought the US into World War I based on his stated intention to

defend humanitarian and democratic principles.

Why was the formation of labor unions an effect of U.S. industrialization in the late 1800s?

Union organized workers to protest unsafe working conditions

Under the 1917 Espionage Act, the United States government

fined and/or jailed anti-war protesters

What was the main goal of the Progressive reformers?

make government more responsive to the people

At the end of the 19th century, America fought a war in the Philippines in order to

put down independence movement and initiate overseas empire

The 18th amendment effectively

banned the transport, sale, and manufacture of alcohol

Why were business owners able to convince people that labor-organizing were "un-American"?

A majority of the industrial workers were foreign-born

The direct election of Senators by a state’s population was a main agenda of

progressives, reform a Senate that didn’t answer citizens

Which event was the "spark" that caused the U.S. to fight in the Spanish-American War?

the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine

During the Progressive Era, direct primary elections were adopted to

increase the power of voters in the political process

Why do voters have the option to use a "recall"?

remove an elected official from office

From 1865 to 1900, how did the growth of industry affect American society?

The percentage of Americans living in urban areas increased

Why do voters have the option to use a "recall"?

remove an elected official from office

How did the Supreme Court’s decision in Plessy v. Ferguson affect African-Americans?

It permitted the segregation of blacks and whites

All of the following were consequences of the Spanish-American War EXCEPT:

the U.S. became the number one world power

The Red Scare was a period of

Persecution of people holding anti-American political views.

TR told the world that he would support the Monroe Doctrine with the Roosevelt Corollary by

would use forces to protect US interests in our Hemisphere

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1
Theodore Roosevelt affected the Conservation Movement in the United States by
limiting conservation in order to develop more farm land.
proposing legislation that slowed early conservation efforts
only supporting conservatives in order to win their support
promoting conservation of America’s wilderness lands
2
What kind of social change originated with the passage of the 19th amendment?
Women earned the right to vote
Civil rights legislation was granted to African Americans
Women were granted equal pay for equal work
Native Americans were granted U.S. citizenship
3
Why would a majority of poor people living in cities be likely to support progressive leaders?
Progressives sought to resolve problems without gov. help
Progressives promised to get everyone a job and safe house
Most leaders were poor, city dwellers with little education
Problems caused by industrialization and urbanization
4
What was the PRIMARY reason the U.S. entered World War I on the Allied side in 1918?
bombing of Poland
Germany’s use of unrestricted submarine warfare
sinking of the Titanic
assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand
5
Which U.S. president was instrumental in getting the Panama Canal built?
William Taft
Woodrow Wilson
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
6
Anti-war protestor Eugene Debs formed a branch of this party after spending time in jail:
Nationalist
Populist
Labor
Socialist
7
World War I contributed to the Great Migration by prompting thousands of African-Americans to
settle on the East coast for purposes of defense
leave the U.S. in order to avoid being drafted
relocate to farms, which paid more in wartime
move into northern urban areas to fill now available jobs
8
Why were radio and movies important in 1920’s America?
They provided an escape from reality during bleak economy
They provided a great deal of employment opportunities
They provided Americans with alerts from foreign threats
They were a unifying force in the national culture
9
The US turned away from a foreign policy of isolationism and expaned for all reasons EXCEPT:
Americas had a religious obligation to spread Christianity
Americans wanted to establish new markets
Overpopulation in America was causing crowded conditions
Many believed it was the duty of America to spread democracy
10
Yellow journalists created support for the S-A War by writing sensational articles about the
destruction of United States sugar plantations by Hawaiians
efforts of the United States to control Mexico
sinking of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor
political popularity of William McKinley
11
President Woodrow Wilson supported the creation of the League of Nations in order to
prevent another global conflict like the first World War
colonize unconquered territories in Asia and Africa
establish an American military presence in Europe
form an alliance against the newly expanded Soviet Union
12
According to the 17th amendment, who has the duty to elect Senators?
only other Senators
state legislators
registered Progressives
the people
13
How did U.S. involvement in Latin America affect the creation of the Panama Canal?
US prevented construction until Panama repaid Europeans
The US oversaw its creation after invading Central America
US aided construction after recognizing Panama
The Mexican-American War slowed down its construction
14
Why did the anti-imperialists oppose American expansion in the late 1800’s?
They thought acquisitions of territories would cost too much
They thought it went against the ideals set forth in the DoI
All of them are correct
It would be difficult to control and defend territories
15
Why was there so much racial tension in the North during World War I?
Blacks were removed from jobs held in black communities
Blacks insisted on moving into neighborhoods with whites
Blacks were starting race riots in the Northern cities
Blacks were taking over jobs formerly held by whites
16
The Spanish-American War was fought to
assist Spain in establishing control of the Cuban government
allow Cuba to become part of the United States
free Cuba from Spanish rule
remove U.S. military presence in Cuba
17
President Wilson’s Fourteen Points were based on the belief that
Military strength is a nation’s best path to world peace
Isolationism should guide international relations
Industrial nations should have equal access to colonies
Self-determination should be applied to all nations
18
In 1917, President Wilson brought the US into World War I based on his stated intention to
defend humanitarian and democratic principles.
expand America’s military and economic presence in Europe.
spread American culture and norms to others.
pursue a unilateral foreign policy.
19
Why was the formation of labor unions an effect of U.S. industrialization in the late 1800s?
Union organized workers to protest unsafe working conditions
Unions were needed to guarantee a steady supply of workers
Factory owners set up labor unions to control their workers
Union membership was required for employment in new industry
20
Which progressive reform allows voters to accept or reject legislative proposals?
recall
referendum
initiative
Seventeenth Amendment
21
Reform that allows voters to propose leg by petition and then placing it before a leg body?
referendum
initiative
recall
secret ballot
22
Under the 1917 Espionage Act, the United States government
est. an advisory board which restricted the use of gasoline
created a film committee designed to harass immigrant groups
established a spy agency called the CIA
fined and/or jailed anti-war protesters
23
What was the main goal of the Progressive reformers?
make government more responsive to the people
pass laws increasing competition among businesses
allow government leaders more independent from voters
free business from unnecessary government restraint
24
At the end of the 19th century, America fought a war in the Philippines in order to
set up democracy there by overthrowing the Japanese military
put down independence movement and initiate overseas empire
resolve the S-A war, as many Spanish soldiers were there
open up trade routes to Asia but not est. a lasting presence
25
The 18th amendment effectively
imposed an income tax on all citizens of the United States
est. a beginning date for the terms of fed elected officials
permitted alcohol to be sold and consumed during prohibition
banned the transport, sale, and manufacture of alcohol
26
Why were business owners able to convince people that labor-organizing were "un-American"?
Labor organizers supported US intervention in foreign wars.
A majority of the industrial workers were foreign-born
Wages in the US were generally higher than in Europe.
Labor-organizing efforts were strongest outside the South.
27
The direct election of Senators by a state’s population was a main agenda of
conservatives, separate the interaction of federal and state
progressives, reform a Senate that didn’t answer citizens
business owners who found it difficult to influence Senators
governors, sought to take power away from state legislatures
28
Which event was the "spark" that caused the U.S. to fight in the Spanish-American War?
the Sussex Pledge
the Zimmerman note
the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine
the sinking of the Lusitania
29
During the Progressive Era, direct primary elections were adopted to
increase the power of voters in the political process
raise additional campaign funds for candidates
expand the power of the federal government
strengthen the role of political machines
30
Why do voters have the option to use a "recall"?
remove an elected official from office
vote on a measure again if the vote were close
bring an elected official back after the term has expired
remember what measures were on the ballot
31
From 1865 to 1900, how did the growth of industry affect American society?
The US experienced the disappearance of the traditional
Restrictions on immigration created a more pure culture
Population centers shifted from the Northeast to the South
The percentage of Americans living in urban areas increased
32
Why do voters have the option to use a "recall"?
bring an elected official back after the term has expired
remove an elected official from office
vote on a measure again if the vote were close
remember what measures were on the ballot
33
How did the Supreme Court’s decision in Plessy v. Ferguson affect African-Americans?
It prohibited more Jim Crow laws from being passed
It permitted the segregation of blacks and whites
It extended the 14th amendment to private individuals
It allowed poll taxes to be applied to black male voters
34
All of the following were consequences of the Spanish-American War EXCEPT:
Cuba gained its independence from Spain
the U.S. became the number one world power
US gained land with the acquisition of overseas territories
TR became a national hero with his Rough Rider exploits
35
The most significant issue in the Senate debate over the Treaty of 1898 was the
independence of Cuba
annexation of Hawaii
acquisition of Puerto Rico
purchase of the Philippines
36
In which of the cities below did jazz music originate?
Orlando
New Orleans
Chicago
Dallas
37
The Red Scare was a period of
Persecution of people holding anti-American political views.
Widespread support for group promoting international anarchy
Severe economic depression
Great growth in art, literature and music
38
Which progressive reforms allows voters to accept or reject legislative proposals?
initiative
recall
referendum
Seventeenth Amendment
39
The Monroe Doctrine is most closley conncect to which document?
Declaration of Independence
Open Door Policy
Roosevelt Corollary
Chinese Exclusion Act
40
TR told the world that he would support the Monroe Doctrine with the Roosevelt Corollary by
he would not allow European trade with Latin America
would use forces to protect US interests in our Hemisphere
he would allow all nations to use the Panama Canal
he would provide economic assistance to Europe

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