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1
African-Americans still suffered after the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments because
distrusted the government
not meant to solve problems
Jim Crow laws
poor communications about rights
2
Which event represent an expression of nativism during of the 1920s
rise in popularity of spectator sports
trial of John Scopes for teaching evolution
Charles Lindbergh's solo transatlantic flight
adoption of a quota system to limit immigration
3
In the United States, the main purpose of antitrust legislation is to
encourage the growth monopolies
increase competition in business
strengthen the rights of workers
protect the environment
4
The Red Scare, trail of Sacco/Vanzetti, rise of nativism were signs of
return to normalcy
fear of foreigners
start of the Great Depressions
benefits of new technologies
5
Wilson's 14 points proposed
disarming all major powers
creating an alliance with Germany
forming a league of nations
making England repay their debt
6
Labor Movement, populism, socialism, muckrakers all
were the origins of the Progressive movement
each was successful in federal legislative attempts
failed to get legislation passed
failed to influence the Progressive Movement
7
Major reason for isolationist trend after WWI.
continue progressive reforms
public's desire to end trade with other nations
disillusionment over the Wars outcome
US's failure to gain new territory
8
Carnegie, Vanderbilt, Morgan, Rockefeller - which statement DOES NOT relate to them?
each stimulated economic growth
were called Captains of Industry
they all supported the Populist Party
They controlled America's industries
9
Gentlemen's Agreement, literacy tests, & the quota system were all attempts by Congress to stop
voting rights
access to public education
property ownership
immigration
10
Spanish fleet was destroyed in Manila Bay, then we annex the Philippines for what reason?
to have a valuable naval base in the Pacific
increase population by giving citizenship to Filipinos
decrease the export raw materials for raw materials
to relocate the immigrant population
11
Chinese Exclusion Act which is correct?
prohibited Chinese Americans from working industrial jobs
Chinese immigrants agreed to it
decreased Chinese immigration to the US
resulted in integration of classrooms
12
The failure of national Prohibition led to a public awareness that
Unpopular laws are difficult to enforce
Geographic conditions affect law enforcement
Crime rates decline when alcohol is band
Economic prosperity encourages social conformity
13
The economic boom of he 1920s was primarily caused by the
elimination of barriers to international trade
development of new consumer goods and industries
advent of advertising on televison
new economic polices of he League of Nations
14
Which situation helped caused the stock market crash of 1929?
increased government spending
unwilling ness of people to invest in new industries
too much government regulation of business
excessive speculation and buying on margin
15
Why was the Battle of the Alamo significant in Texas' struggle for independence
A defeat, but became a rallying cry to avenge the deaths
Decisive victory for Colonel Travis
Austin defeated Mexican forces and US supported him
Strategic location to annex more territory
16
The Red Scare was a period of
persecution of suspected of anti-American political views
Widespread support for promoting anarchy
great growth in art, literature and music
severe economic depression
17
Manifest Destiny was used to justify American desire to
control the area located east of the Appalachian Mountains
expand the United States to the Pacific Ocean
warn European Countries against colonizing in Latin America
limit the number of immigrants coming into America
18
1925 trail of John Scopes reflect the conflict between
science and religion
prohibition and organized crime
traditional roles and new roles for women
isolation and international involvement
19
What limited the growth of labor unions?
workers liked their working conditions and pay
workers like to negotiate on their own
Federal government outlawed them
Employers did not want unions
20
The Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution
provided more money, education, & jobs to freed slaves
allowed for 3/5 of black population to be counted
declared the right to vote not be denied on basis of race
demands redistribution of economic resources to freed slaves
21
Which country did not come under US control as a result of the Spanish-American War
Puerto Rico
Cuba
Hawaii
the Philippines
22
Jacob Riis, Jane Addams, Margaret Sanger are associated with efforts to
improved conditions for the poor
educate and train formerly enslaved persons
advance the interests of organized labor
preserve the natural environment
23
What is this political cartoon showing?
mistreatment of industrial workers
Pullman's juicing a man's money for all it's worth
All of the above
Punishment for mot working and paying rent
24
Shays' Rebellion highlighted the problems with the US after the Revolution through
high taxes on farmers and weak central government
ongoing conflict with Native Americans
British not recognizing US claim to Northwest
open slave revolt in the South
25
"The business of America is business" What did President Coolidge mean?
Higher Corporate taxes
Democratic socialism
Banking regulations
Free enterprise system
26
What idea is expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
guarantee equality between state and federal gov
rights from God rule in best interest of people
rights denied; overthrow the gov
guarantee economic security
27
Which statement does NOT apply?
threat to loyalist who refused to join Patriots
symbol of colonial unity
Drawn by Benjamin Franklin
asked colonists to join the British in F&I War
28
"
Crouched over the coal chutes boys...
" what did this quotation lead to?
ideas of the Enlightenment
spread of Imperialism in Africa
migration from the countryside to cities
passage of child labor laws
29
Why did the US formulate the Open Door policy toward China?
Stop Europe/Japan from monopolizing trade/markets in China
Support for Japan's efforts to industrial China
Establish military presence on the Chinese mainland
Develop democratic institutions/practices in China
30
What was the major result of Henry Ford's innovative manufacturing techniques?
fewer Americans had jobs
more Americans bought cars from overseas
sale prices of the average car increased
sale prices of cars went down
31
The Gentlemen's Agreement resulted in
an increase in Japanese immigration
more Japanese children attending public schools
contradicting the quota system
limited number of unskilled Japanese allowed to emigrate
32
1870s &80s midwestern farmers found earning a living was more difficult because
prices of agricultural products were rising
agricultural output was declining
farm labor was unionizing and people were striking
railroads charged high rates for transporting products
33
Immigration, industrialization, agricultural technology - these caused
construction of interstate highways
spread of plantation agriculture
growth of large cities
decline in labor unions
34
Thirteenth (13th) Amendment to Constitution
declared the right to vote not based on race
granted citizenship to freedmen
ended slavery
opened the west to homesteading by African-Americans
35
Following the Civil War Southern states enacted Black Codes to
give free farm land
guarantee civil rights
support the creation of Freedman's board
restrict the rights of former slaves
36
Late 1800s the business practices of the railroads led to
decreased variety of products for consumers
decrease demand for raw materials
increased unemployment rate
increase demand for government regulations
37
Under the Dawes Act
reservation system emerged stronger
Native Americans were forced to assimilate and Americanize
Indians actually ended up controlling more land
reservation land was opened up to African Americans
38
Langston Hughes states he is "Gone" because
There is no racial prejudice in the West
Jobs are available in Northern cities
Farmland was more available in the North
Racial discrimination drove him away
39
What was a major result of the Civil War
Central governments power was strengthened
States now had the right to secede from the Union
Constitution amended allowing direct election of Senators
The judiciary became dominant in the federal government
40
British felt they were justified imposing new taxes after the French & Indian war because
to prove American dependence on Britain
Americans refused to offer military support
new taxes were internal in the colonies
debts incurred in the war defending the Americans
41
How did new inventions for farmers change farming?
Labor unions welcomed new workers
Inventions make farming more efficient and faster
Southern Landowners needed additional workers
Industrial economy was creating new jobs
42
The BEST description of the Freedmen's Bureau was
it provided education, training, social help to freed slaves
managed distribution of farm land/animals to freed slaves
helped freed slaves adjust to the New South
registered freed slaves to vote
43
What motivated nativism in the late 19th century?
reducing overcrowding in western states
migration of African-Americans to the North
cultural conflicts with Native Americans
hostility toward immigrant workers
44
Why did most immigrants settle in cities
immigrants were not permitted to buy farmland
government relief programs required them to settle in cities
labor union leaders encouraged unrestricted immigration
jobs were readily available
45
During WWI, many American woman helped gain support for the suffrage movement by
protesting against the war
working in wartime industries
joining the military service
lobbying for child-care facilities
46
Open-range grazing declined in the West because
disastrous weather conditions
ranchers began fencing their land
all of the above
there was significant overgrazing from cattle
47
No state can make a law abridging ... the purpose of the 14th amendment was
protect the rights of citizens at the state level
expand the civil rights of women
maintain competition in business
limit the power of the federal government
48
Looking back on the Sacco and Vanzetti trial a conclusion is
jailing suspected criminals in time of war is needed
Racial/ethnic hostilities are checked by due process
Bill of Rights does not apply to foreigners
Nativism/racism override constitutional democracy
49
Which does not describe the Kansas-Nebraska act?
Nebraska territory split into two
support for anti-slavery decreased in the North
Both Kansas and Nebraska organized on popular sovereignty
Missouri Compromise of 1820 was repealed in 1854
50
League of Nations was created as a forum for resolving conflicts, it was ineffective because
US did not join
the league opposed the Treaty of Versailles
it broke up colonial empires in Africa and Asia
rise of the Cold War between the U.S. and USSR
51
Why did President Jackson's opponents call King Andrew
His family was wealthy
His 1812 war achievements
He was a lawyer
He wanted to expand presidential powers
52
Lincoln and Johnson reconstruction plans sought to
punish the South for starting the Civil War
allow Southern states to reenter union quickly
force the Southern States to pay reparations
establish the Republican Party as only party in the South
53
1920s the depressed situation of US agriculture was chiefly caused by
stock market speculation
over-regulation by government
increased reliance on machines and overproduction
inefficient production techniques
54
What was a major result of Prohibition in the US during the 1920s
increase in organized crime
reinforcement of family values
growth of communism
restriction of immigration
55
The economic boom and the financial speculation of the 1920s were caused by
Installment buying on credit and unregulated stock market
increased government restrictions on big business
expansion of civil rights to women and minorities
mobilization of the economy for war
56
Why did Antifederalists oppose ratification of the Constitution?
the national bank
no federal court system
no Bill of Rights
no direct election of the House members
57
What was Lincoln's justification for the Civil War?
He wanted to end slavery
Keep support of his foreign allies
He was required by oath to protect/preserve the Union
Keep South dependent on the North
58
The Sherman Anti-trust Act was established to
promote fair industrial competition by outlawing trusts
encourage strikes against business owners
encouraged the growth of monopolies
placed higher taxes on business profits
59
The Monroe Doctrine declared that the US would
European interference in Latin America as a threat
prevent establishment of new European colonies any where
help new colonies in North & South America become democratic
prevent other nations from trading with South America
60
The phrase "Bleeding Kansas" was used to describe clashes between
Spanish landowners and new American settlers
Chinese and Irish railroad workers
Native American Indians and white settlers
proslavery and antislavery groups
61
Migration of African Americans to the North was mainly a result of the
success of military desegregation
efforts of the civil rights movement
availability of new factory jobs
impact of affirmative action
62
An example of Moral Diplomacy is
US aiding pro-democratic governments in Latin America
declaring war to force non-democratic governments to resign
sending troops to a foreign nation to for leaders to resign
sending money to a foreign nation to open up trade
63
Why was the US not able to stay neutral in WWI?
interference on the high seas
newspapers encouraging expansion
Alliances with other countries
support of Germany and Austria-Hungary
64
1906 "The Jungle" by Sinclair lead Congress to
enact stronger prohibition laws
establish a system of mean inspections
support the national conservation movement
legalize strikes and boycotts by labor unions
65
Chinese Exclusion Act, Gentlemen's Agreement, & National Origins Act are the same because of
nativism
militarism
imperialism
Manifest Destiny
66
Which statement DOES NOT describe the effects of the Industrial Revolution in the US?
labor unions grew
people lived in harsh conditions
the work forced decreased
monopolies formed
67
Why was the Pendleton Civil Service Act passed?
to end the patronage system
to force money to be backed by silver instead of gold
to eliminate European and Asian immigration
to regulate unfair railroad practices
68
Late 19th Century immigration patterns changed in that
far fewer immigrants arrive than in previous years
more immigrants came from eastern and souther Europe
most were political refugees
most immigrants chose to settle in rural areas
69
During the late 1800s, major reason for Union difficulties
shortage of new workers
Industrialization created better working conditions
Gov support business over labor
business promoted labor leaders to management
70
Which factors were the major caused of the Red Scare and the Palmer Raids
Bolshevik Revolution; US workers' strikes
race riots in LA and revival of the KKK
failure of US to join League of Nations; unpaid German debt
success of the Communist party in elections
71
Why did native-born Americans push Americanization?
They wanted economic opportunity for immigrants.
They welcomed new immigrants.
They felt immigrants were a threat to American culture.
They wanted a more diverse culture.
72
The significance of the Zimmerman telegram was that it
tried to induce Mexico to join Germany as an ally
was the immediate result of the Russian Revolution
gave encouragement to the anti-war faction in the US
was a major catalyst that brought the US into war
73
Which statement is true about the Articles of Confederation?
America was ruled very under them
Most people did not want to see them work
They did not work and a new government was needed
They called for a strong central government
74
What compromise did Clay propose for admitting Missouri to the Union?
Missouri as free, Maine as slave
Missouri free, allow slaves in all new states
Missouri slave, Maine free
Missouri slave, ban slaves in all new states
75
Why does Clay's 1850 compromise appease both Northerners and Southerns?
California - slave state
CA free, Utah/NM slave, new fugitive laws
California free, stricter slave laws, states vote
NM, Utah - free, CA slave, new fugitive laws
76
What led to the American industrial boom?
government support for business
Urbanization
increase in immigrants
wealth of natural resources
77
Treaty of Versailles was designed to punish Germany and hurt their economy by
forced Germany to pay huge sums of money for war damages
encourage the US to withdraw from world affairs
allowing Germany to rebuild its military
formation of the League of Nations
78
Seneca Falls convention focused on
improving mentally ill treatment
expanding women's rights
reducing drinking of alcoholic beverages
ending slavery in all states
79
Issues over Scopes trial, Prohibition, and behavior of flappers were signs of arguments about
a return to normalcy
traditional values and changing lifestyles
causes of the Great Depression
benefits of new technology
80
Difference between the Constitution and the Articles of Confederation was the Constitution
provided for the direct election of the president by voters
created a national government with 3 branches
increased the powers of the states
made the amendment process more difficult
81
The Harlem Renaissance was a period when African Americans
used civil disobedience to fight segregation
migrated to the West in search of land and jobs
created noteworthy works of art and literature
left the US in large number to settle in Nigeria
82
Which statement is TRUE when evaluating the Women's suffrage movement?
World War I weakened the opposition to the 19th amendment
The NWSA pushed for suffrage rights for women
All of these
19th amendment ratified in 1920 gave women the right to vote
83
Free & unlimited coinage of silver, gov owned RR, graduated income tax
Bull-Moose Party 1912
Republican Party 1876
Populist Party in 1892
Democratic Party in 1932
84
A challenge not faced by farmers in the late 1800s was
railroad prices increasing
not being able to pay debts
falling crop prices
plows not being made
85
US gov's role in the Spanish American War, taking Hawaii, Open Door policy China
establish military alliance with other nations
begin policy of manifest destiny
gain overseas markets and sources of raw materials
support isolationist forces in Congress
86
Yellow journalist created support for the Spanish-American War by writing about
Sinking of the Maine in Havana Harbor
US trying to control Mexico
Hawaiians destroying sugar plantations
William Jennings Bryan
87
Jazz was
A musical style created by southern plantation owners
A style of art created by African American activist
American hybrid of African American and European music forms
A fashion style that came and went quickly
