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1
Initiative, referendum, and recall procedures during the Progressive Era resulted in--
citizens' direct participation in the democratic process
separate schools for immigrants
tax burden on citizens
2
How were planes used for the first time in World War I?
to fly troops to far away battles
to feed the troops more quickly
to get information about the battles and troops
3
Which of these created control of railroad rates?
Sherman Antitrust Act
Interstate Commerce Act
4
The Panama Canal and the Spanish American War occurred during which period in U.S. History?
Expansionism
Imperialism
Colonialism
5
Which of these established the income tax system? (ISAW)
16th Amendment
17th Amendment
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
6
Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Antitrust Act?
Workers secured a greater share of company profits
the federal government could dissolve monopolies
the influence of labor unions on factory owners was reduced
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During the Gilded Age there was a notable increase in government support for --
the growth of BIG BUSINESS
the acquisition of foreign territories
involvement in FOREIGN WARS
8
"Laissez-faire" economic policies allowed what NEGATIVE (bad) things?
Bad breath,weak knees and tunnel vision from working so much
More horse manure and garbage in the streets
Child labor, monopolies, low wages and poor conditions
9
What main cause was there for the Espionage and Sedition Acts?
Fear of high casualties among American soldiers
Fear of a global economy and loss of exports
Fear of spies/people who spoke badly about the US government
10
Politics in the Gilded Age were--
very corrupt with lots of politicians taking bribes
less corrupt and against bribes
11
(Technology) One advantage offered by hybrid cars is that they---
decrease household electricity usage
shorten driving time
reduce the amount of money spent of gas
12
The Great Migration by African Americans from the South brought what form of music to the North
Jazz
Heavy metal
Classical
Acapella
13
What was the "Zimmerman Telegram"?
A telegram to the president stating WWI had started
An invitation for the US to join the United Nations
A proposal to Mexico to invade the US
14
Other than the Zimmerman note, what other major incident caused US involvement in World War I?
The destruction of the Statue of Liberty
The sinking of the Lusitania by German U-boats (submarines)
The kidnapping of the prime minister of Britain
15
What were the benefits of assembly line manufacturing?
More people can go to college and learn how to run factories
Bosses get to own the workers in the factory
Goods are available more cheaply for people to buy
16
"Laissez-faire" economic policies allowed what?
Workers to have a 40-hour work week
Women to have the vote
Government support of business growth
17
(Technology) How has the development of satellite technology affected the U.S. economy?
by increasing efficiency in telecommunications
by enabling transoceanic air travel
it increased funding of research institutions
18
Why were more people able to own cars starting in the 1920s?
Cars were cheaper due to assembly line manufacturing
There were more soldiers wanting cars
Gas prices fell during this time
19
Why did the U.S. decide to enter World War I?
a European nation had taken aggressive action against the US
the US president had to fulfill election promises
The US had suffered economically for Europe
20
During the 19th century, one way political bosses gained voter support was by--
making improvements in urban infrastructure
campaigning for women's suffrage
advocating the use of poll taxes
21
What role did Mexico involuntarily play in the starting of World War I?
Germany sent a letter encouraging them to help fight the US
They hosted Archduke Ferdinand's visit to North American
They were sent goods by France stolen from America
22
What was one reason for the expansion of machine politics in the late nineteenth century?
federal restrictions
immigration made it difficult for governments to provide
the economy was too regulated
23
Which of these allowed women to vote?
17th Amendment
18th Amendment
16th Amendment
19th Amendment
24
The Harlem Renaissance was what?
A cultural movement started by African Americans in New York
A new dance that everyone loved that started in Harlem
A maneuver that won World War I
25
The expansion of this area led to the close of the frontier: what is this region called?
The Great Plains
The Settlement
The Native Land
26
The Spanish-American War occurred what year?
1898
1998
1958
1858
27
The invention of machine guns required soldiers to fight where?
In caves and old abandoned mines
In trees and from behind rocks
In trenches they dug themselves
28
The invention of trench warfare led to the invention of what new military resources?
cannons and bayonets
mustard gas and tanks
swords and shields
29
What is the name of this satellite? (hint: first launched by the Russians)
Nickelodeon
Stalin
Sputnik
30
A student writing a paper about WEB Du Bois and race relations should use which fact?
the Selma to Montgomery protest
the Civil Rights Act of 1968 outlawed housing discrimination
the NAACP- organized to help secure legal equality
31
What was one ongoing benefit to the US of the Spanish-American War?
The US became a center of science and technology
The US was no longer involved in international economics
The US became an empire and a world power
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Which of the following was the main reason for the rapid settlement of the Great Plains?
Congress passed a law requiring all land to be auctioned
Speculators bought parcels of land and built towns
Congress passed law: claim public land through homesteading
