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EOC US History Review 5
EOC US History Review 5
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1
The Harlem Renaissance was what?
A cultural movement started by African Americans in New York
A maneuver that won World War I
A new dance that everyone loved that started in Harlem
2
The Spanish-American War occurred what year?
1958
1898
1998
1858
3
How were planes used for the first time in World War I?
to fly troops to far away battles
to get information about the battles and troops
to feed the troops more quickly
4
A student writing a paper about WEB Du Bois and race relations should use which fact?
the Civil Rights Act of 1968 outlawed housing discrimination
the Selma to Montgomery protest
the NAACP- organized to help secure legal equality
5
During the 19th century, one way political bosses gained voter support was by--
advocating the use of poll taxes
making improvements in urban infrastructure
campaigning for women's suffrage
6
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
7
"Laissez-faire" economic policies allowed what?
Women to have the vote
Government support of business growth
Workers to have a 40-hour work week
8
What was one reason for the expansion of machine politics in the late nineteenth century?
immigration made it difficult for governments to provide
federal restrictions
the economy was too regulated
9
What is the name of this satellite? (hint: first launched by the Russians)
Sputnik
Nickelodeon
Stalin
10
What was the "Zimmerman Telegram"?
A telegram to the president stating WWI had started
A proposal to Mexico to invade the US
An invitation for the US to join the United Nations
11
Which of these established the income tax system? (ISAW)
19th Amendment
17th Amendment
18th Amendment
16th Amendment
12
Why did the U.S. decide to enter World War I?
the US president had to fulfill election promises
The US had suffered economically for Europe
a European nation had taken aggressive action against the US
13
What was one ongoing benefit to the US of the Spanish-American War?
The US became an empire and a world power
The US was no longer involved in international economics
The US became a center of science and technology
14
Politics in the Gilded Age were--
very corrupt with lots of politicians taking bribes
less corrupt and against bribes
15
What main cause was there for the Espionage and Sedition Acts?
Fear of spies/people who spoke badly about the US government
Fear of high casualties among American soldiers
Fear of a global economy and loss of exports
16
Initiative, referendum, and recall procedures during the Progressive Era resulted in--
tax burden on citizens
separate schools for immigrants
citizens' direct participation in the democratic process
17
The Great Migration by African Americans from the South brought what form of music to the North
Classical
Heavy metal
Jazz
Acapella
18
What role did Mexico involuntarily play in the starting of World War I?
They were sent goods by France stolen from America
Germany sent a letter encouraging them to help fight the US
They hosted Archduke Ferdinand's visit to North American
19
Which of these created control of railroad rates?
Interstate Commerce Act
Sherman Antitrust Act
20
Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Antitrust Act?
Workers secured a greater share of company profits
the influence of labor unions on factory owners was reduced
the federal government could dissolve monopolies
21
The invention of trench warfare led to the invention of what new military resources?
mustard gas and tanks
swords and shields
cannons and bayonets
22
Which of these allowed women to vote?
16th Amendment
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
17th Amendment
23
Why were more people able to own cars starting in the 1920s?
There were more soldiers wanting cars
Gas prices fell during this time
Cars were cheaper due to assembly line manufacturing
24
The invention of machine guns required soldiers to fight where?
In trenches they dug themselves
In caves and old abandoned mines
In trees and from behind rocks
25
(Technology) How has the development of satellite technology affected the U.S. economy?
by enabling transoceanic air travel
it increased funding of research institutions
by increasing efficiency in telecommunications
26
Other than the Zimmerman note, what other major incident caused US involvement in World War I?
The kidnapping of the prime minister of Britain
The destruction of the Statue of Liberty
The sinking of the Lusitania by German U-boats (submarines)
27
"Laissez-faire" economic policies allowed what NEGATIVE (bad) things?
More horse manure and garbage in the streets
Child labor, monopolies, low wages and poor conditions
Bad breath,weak knees and tunnel vision from working so much
28
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
29
(Technology) One advantage offered by hybrid cars is that they---
reduce the amount of money spent of gas
decrease household electricity usage
shorten driving time
30
What were the benefits of assembly line manufacturing?
Goods are available more cheaply for people to buy
Bosses get to own the workers in the factory
More people can go to college and learn how to run factories
31
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
Congress passed law: claim public land through homesteading
Speculators bought parcels of land and built towns
32
The Panama Canal and the Spanish American War occurred during which period in U.S. History?
Expansionism
Colonialism
Imperialism
