Why is the Spanish American War considered a turning point in US history?

showed that the US was a world power

During the 19th century,what was the major reason that states established public schools?

training program was in response to the Industrial Rev.

Which statement is BEST supported by the data in the table?

more soldiers died from disease than from wounds

why was immigration to the United States prior to 1880 largely unrestricted?

factory owners & industrialists wanted cheap unskilled labor

Which is an impact of the business practices of the railroads in the late 1800's?

an increase in demand for government regulation

Which is a consequence of the mechanization of agriculture in the United States?

increase in agricultural production

Which is a characteristic of disputes between labor & management in the period 1865-1900?

the use of violence by both labor and management

In the United States, what is the main purpose of antitrust legislation?

increase competition in the marketplace

Which contributed to the immense industrial boom known as the Second Industrial Revolution?

abundance of resources and govt support of business

Which BEST describes the status of the labor union movement in the United States in 1900?

govt and business opposition destroyed the labor movement

Which is a goal shared by the Granger and Populist movements?

help western farmers combat unjust economic practices

What do the Dred Scott and Plessy v. Ferguson rulings demonstrate about the Supreme Court?

The Court often failed to protect the rights of minorities

Which is a major result of the Civil War?

The Federal Gov'ts power over the States was strengthened.

In the late 1800s, how did railroad monopolies create economic hardships for farmers?

by charging high prices to ship agricultural goods

Prior to the Civil War how did abolitionists react to the situation described below?

supported the Underground Railroad

"A house divided against itself cannot stand." What did Lincoln mean by this?

sectional differences threatened to destroy the Union

In the 1850's, what did the phrase "Bleeding Kansas" refer to?

fighting between "Free-Staters" and "Border Ruffians"

How did the Platt Amendment differ from the Teller Amendment

Platt Amendment made Cuba a US protectorate

What was the primary purpose of the Homestead Act and the Pacific Railway Act passed in 1862?

develop the Midwest and western parts of the country

Which is a common problem faced by farmers in the 1890's?

overproduction compared to consumer demand

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1
Which acronym explains the causes of WWI?
MAINIAC
MANIC
MANIA
MAN
2
Why is the Spanish American War considered a turning point in US history?
demonstrated the need for better wartime communication
marked the first American victory over a European country
showed that the US was a world power
show support for US economic interest in Asia
3
How did the Civil War impact the economy of Northern states?
increased unemployment rates among factory workers
decreased demand for agricultural products and fossil fuels
caused a server economic depression
stimulated industrial growth
4
During the 19th century,what was the major reason that states established public schools?
most jobs required a high school diploma
the Supreme Court required states to do so
training program was in response to the Industrial Rev.
educated & literate population was necessary for democracy
5
What was the first year in which more Americans lived in urban areas than in rural areas?
1890
1920
1860
1930
6
Which statement is BEST supported by the data in the table?
more soldiers died from disease than from wounds
the Civil War had more casualties than any other war
The Union army had better generals during the Civil War
the Confederate troops lost the War due to larger injuries
7
why was immigration to the United States prior to 1880 largely unrestricted?
Congress lacked power to pass laws to restrict immigration
immigrants were needed due to the shrinking population
Asian immigrants had needed high tech skills
factory owners & industrialists wanted cheap unskilled labor
8
Which is an impact of the business practices of the railroads in the late 1800's?
a decrease in the variety of products available to consumers
a decrease in the demand for raw materials
an increase in the unemployment rate
an increase in demand for government regulation
9
Which is a consequence of the mechanization of agriculture in the United States?
decreased size of the average American farm
increase in agricultural production
increase in the number of agricultural laborers
less dependence on railroads by farmers
10
What was the purpose of the Federal Reserve System?
keep track of govt income
prove US would remain on the gold standard
meet the demands of bimetallism
regulate banks
11
What was a major cause of the trend shown in the chart?
availability of cheap farmland
increased industrialization
end of restrictions on immigration
completion of the interstate highway system
12
Which political party focused most of its efforts on the problems of farmers?
Progressive
Bull Moose
Populist
Free Soil
13
Which is a characteristic of disputes between labor & management in the period 1865-1900?
the use of violence by both labor and management
arbitration and mediation from the Federal Government
cooperative efforts to resolve differences
government support of striking workers
14
In the United States, what is the main purpose of antitrust legislation?
increase competition in the marketplace
encourage the growth of big business
strengthen the rights of workers
create a minimum wage
15
Name of journalist who exposed social ills during the Progressive Era
Scalawags
Carpetbaggers
Muckrackers
Yellow Journalist
16
In 1845 Florida became a slave state while Iowa joined as free. States entered in pairs due to
Adams-Onis Treaty
Missouri Compromise
Compromise of 1850
Fillmore Agreement
17
Which contributed to the immense industrial boom known as the Second Industrial Revolution?
abundance of resources and govt support of business
bankruptcy of farms, populist movement, loss of farm land
cheap city buildings, women’s movements, great migration
new public education system and the formationof trusts
18
belief that asserts humans compete for survival and that the “fittest”are the social elite?
socialism
capitalism
social darwinism
populism
19
Which BEST describes the status of the labor union movement in the United States in 1900?
most of the labor force was organized into unions
unions were still struggling to gain public acceptance
unions had won the right to strike and bargain collectively
govt and business opposition destroyed the labor movement
20
attitude or belief that immigrants and their cultural influences are undesirable
Racism
Populism
Nativism
Social Darwinism
21
Which is a goal shared by the Granger and Populist movements?
expand rights for African-Americans
provide support for the banking industry
help western farmers combat unjust economic practices
enable big business to expand without govt interference
22
What BEST explains the election results shown in the map below?
sectional differences
African Americans getting the right to vote
westward expansion
ethnic conflicts
23
What do the Dred Scott and Plessy v. Ferguson rulings demonstrate about the Supreme Court?
The Court often imposes restricts on free speech during wars
The Court has a history of acting to increase its own power
The Court acts to protect itself from internal dissent
The Court often failed to protect the rights of minorities
24
economic system in which trade, industry, & means of productionare privately owned & operated
capitalism
monopolism
entrepreneurship
socialism
25
Which is a major result of the Civil War?
The economic system of the South dominated the US economy.
Southern States gained control of the U.S.Congress.
The nation's industrial development came to a standstill
The Federal Gov'ts power over the States was strengthened.
26
In the late 1800s, how did railroad monopolies create economic hardships for farmers?
by claiming productive land for business leaders to develop
by charging high prices to ship agricultural goods
by isolating farmers from technological developments
by separating farmers from profitable markets in the west
27
Prior to the Civil War how did abolitionists react to the situation described below?
opposed the Emancipation Proclamation
Proposed a stricter fugitive slave law
Banned freed slaves from Northern states
supported the Underground Railroad
28
The Chinese Exclusion Act, the Gentlemen'sAgreement, and the National Origins Act passed due to
militarism
imperialism
nativism
manifest destiny
29
"A house divided against itself cannot stand." What did Lincoln mean by this?
the North should compromise with the South on slavery
slavery was immoral and should be abolished immediately
The Southern states should be allowed to secede
sectional differences threatened to destroy the Union
30
In the 1850's, what did the phrase "Bleeding Kansas" refer to?
fighting between "Free-Staters" and "Border Ruffians"
fighting between Native Americans and white settlers
the famine caused by the drought of 1848-1850
clashes between Irish and Chinese railroad workers
31
"Kansas-Nebraska Act Sets Up Popular Sovereignty" Which issue is reflected in this headline?
extension of slavery
voting rights for minorities
westward expansion
universal public education
32
How did the Platt Amendment differ from the Teller Amendment
Platt Amendment promised no US intervention in Cuba
Platt Amendment made Cuba a US protectorate
Platt Amendment told Cuba the US would help Cuba beat Spain
Platt Amendment overturned the Teller Amendment
33
What was the primary purpose of the Homestead Act and the Pacific Railway Act passed in 1862?
develop the Midwest and western parts of the country
expand overseas markets to Asia and Europe
improve the lives of freed slaves
achieve Northern victory in the Civil War
34
Process by which an immigrant becomes a person who shares American values, beliefs & customs
Naturalization
Americanization
Nationalization
Globalization
35
Which is a common problem faced by farmers in the 1890's?
government overregulation of farming
low tariffs on crops
failure to plant enough crops to meet local needs
overproduction compared to consumer demand

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