Why did the US follow a policy of unrestricted immigration during most of the 1800’s?

The American economy needed many unskilled workers.

The writings of Locke, Rousseau, and Montesquieu are significant in U.S. history bc they

influenced authors of Declaration of Ind & the Constitution

Which presidential action is an example of the use of the unwritten constitution?

holding a cabinet meeting at the White House

This cartoonist is expressing a concern that the current Social Security system

faces threats from future increases in the # of recipients

Which headline related to the Spanish-American War is an example of yellow journalism?

“Spanish Troops Slaughter Innocent Cuban Citizens”

theCommittee on Un-AmericanActivities &Sen.Joseph McCarthy attracted attention by investigating

allegations of communist influences in government

Which statement is best supported by information in the chart?

The popular vote isn't the deciding factor in winning

Which constitutional power was most directly responsible for the action taken in this letter?

power of impeachment by the House of Representatives

Jim Crow laws passed in the South during the late 1800s were designed to

create a system of legal segregation

During the 1920s, much of the debt accumulatedby consumers was due to

installment buying of manufactured goods

In the years immediately following WWII, UnitedStates foreign policy was primarily focused on

containing the spread of communism

The Cuban missile crisis was effectively ended when the

Soviet Union agreed to withdraw weapons from Cuba

Which statement regarding the U.S. Congress is best supported by the this cartoon?

Representation in the HouseofR is based on state population

Purpose of InterstateCommerce Act(1887),Sherman Antitrust Act(1890)&Clayton Antitrust Act(1914)

eliminate unfair business practices

During World War II, Japanese Americans were sent to internment centers primarily because they

were thought to be threats to national security

The primary purpose of the Articles of Confederation was to

establish the basic framework for the national government

Which pair of events shows a correct cause-and- effect relationship?

building Interstate Highway→increase in suburbanization

During the 1930s,poor land management & severe drought across parts of the Midwest resulted in

development of Dust Bowl conditions on theGreat Plains

Describes Pres. Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy position toward LatinAmerica in early1900’s

Monroe Doctrine permits the US to intervene in LatinAmerica

Many reformers who opposed the laissez-faire attitude of the late 19th century argued that

gov should protect society through regulation of business

What is a principle of government stated in the Preamble to the United States Constitution?

The power of government comes from the people.

On creating a national bank, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton differed on whether to

apply a strict or loose interpretation of the Constitution

The Jungle, The Octopus, and The Shame of the Cities are all books that were written to

encourage reform in business and government

Which event did President Bush refer to in this quotation?

terrorist actions on September 11, 2001

One way the Chinese Exclusion Act (1882) can be described is that it

reflected nativist attitudes in the United States

Which US foreign policy was most often used to carry out the actions shown on the map?

Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine

To help win World War II, the federal government found it necessary to

impose rationing and price controls

One similarity between the cases of Plessy v. Ferguson(1896) and Korematsu v. US (1944) is that

specific groups were being targeted based on race/ethnicity

The change in the rate of unemployment between 1941 and 1942 is best explained by the

entry of the United States into World War II

At times, the United States Government has passed protective tariffs to

help the nation’s manufacturers

The system of checks and balances is best illustrated by the power of

the President to veto a bill passed by Congress

Which conclusion is most clearly supported by the information in the time line?

economic policieshave been modified2meet changing conditions

Which statement most accurately describes federalism?

Power is divided btwn the national government and the states

Mayflower Compact, New England town meetings and the Virginia House of Burgesses represented

steps in the growth of representative democracy

The Erie Canal contributed to the development of the United States by

linking the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Coast

What was the goal of Pres FranklinD.Roosevelt’s plan to add more justices to the Supreme Court?

to limit judicial opposition to New Deal programs

The Senate’s opposition to US membership in the League of Nations was based mainly on the

fear of being drawn into future wars

In the late 19th to early 20th centuries, a major goal of the American Federation Labor was to

improve wages and working conditions

studbud

Jan 2012 U.S. History Regents

50 termsStudBud Administration762 plays

U.S. History Regents January 2012

Flashcards50 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 50

Answers

1
Why did the US follow a policy of unrestricted immigration during most of the 1800’s?
Most Americans desired a more diversified culture.
The US wanted to help by taking in surplus populations
industry depended on foreign capital brought by immigrants
The American economy needed many unskilled workers.
2
During the 1890s, many American farmers tried to resolve their economic problems by
asking Congress to end agricultural subsidies
joining the Populist Party
supporting government aid to railroads
staging violent protests against the govt
3
The writings of Locke, Rousseau, and Montesquieu are significant in U.S. history bc they
opposed the use of slave labor in the Americas
encouraged formation of political parties
influenced authors of Declaration of Ind & the Constitution
supported the absolute right of the king to impose taxes
4
Which presidential action is an example of the use of the unwritten constitution?
nominating an ambassador to France
vetoing a bill passed by Congress
holding a cabinet meeting at the White House
submitting a treaty to the Senate for ratification
5
The creation of NorthAtlanticTreatyOrganization(NATO) illustrates a commitment to theconcept of
mutual defense
human rights
isolationism
colonialism
6
This cartoonist is expressing a concern that the current Social Security system
faces threats from future increases in the # of recipients
does not support a decent standard of living
does not cover most American workers
imposes taxes which are too high
7
Which headline related to the Spanish-American War is an example of yellow journalism?
“Spanish Troops Slaughter Innocent Cuban Citizens”
“United States Mobilizes for War with Spain”
“United States DemandsResponse to Spanish Actions”
"President McKinley Asks Congress for War Against Spain”
8
theCommittee on Un-AmericanActivities &Sen.Joseph McCarthy attracted attention by investigating
war crimes of German and Japanese officials
corruption by companies in the defense industry
allegations of communist influences in government
civil rights violations against African Americans
9
Which statement is best supported by information in the chart?
Candidates mustcampaign in allstates to win an election
electoral college systemwas abolished after this election.
The popular vote isn't the deciding factor in winning
The candidate selected by a majority of the population won
10
Which constitutional power was most directly responsible for the action taken in this letter?
power of Congress to override vetoes
power of the Senate to approve proposed treaties
power of president to appoint justices to the Supreme Court
power of impeachment by the House of Representatives
11
Jim Crow laws passed in the South during the late 1800s were designed to
create a system of legal segregation
give free land to formerly enslaved persons
compensate landowners for damage done during the Civil War
support civil rights for African Americans
12
During the 1920s, much of the debt accumulatedby consumers was due to
long strikes by labor unions
overproduction of farm products
rising income taxes
installment buying of manufactured goods
13
In the years immediately following WWII, UnitedStates foreign policy was primarily focused on
maintaining neutrality inworld conflicts
securing peace in the Middle East
sending volunteers to developing countries
containing the spread of communism
14
During World War I, President Woodrow Wilson used his wartime powers to
expand freedom of speech
limit freedom of the speech
grant all women the right to vote
win passage of quota acts
15
The Cuban missile crisis was effectively ended when the
Cuban authorities signed new trade agree- ments with the US
Soviet Union agreed to withdraw weapons from Cuba
Bay of Pigs invasion removedFidel Castro from power
US announced the formation of the Alliance for Progress
16
Which statement regarding the U.S. Congress is best supported by the this cartoon?
members of the House of Reps are chosen every two years.
Congress must meet at least once every year.
Representation in the HouseofR is based on state population
Congress must publish a journal of its proceedings
17
Purpose of InterstateCommerce Act(1887),Sherman Antitrust Act(1890)&Clayton Antitrust Act(1914)
reduce the power of the unions
eliminate unfair business practices
increase the power of local governments
reduce imports from foreign nations
18
During World War II, Japanese Americans were sent to internment centers primarily because they
had been convicted of spying for Japan
were considered illegal aliens
were thought to be threats to national security
refused to enlist in the United States military
19
The primary purpose of the Articles of Confederation was to
give the national government the power to regulate commerce
provide revenues for the national government
establish the basic framework for the national government
guarantee a bill of rights to protect citizens from gov't
20
Which pair of events shows a correct cause-and- effect relationship?
increasein organized crime → adoption of Prohibition
Harlem Renaissance → Great Migration
Mexican War → Trail of Tears
building Interstate Highway→increase in suburbanization
21
President Dwight D. Eisenhower sent federal troops to Little Rock,Arkansas, in 1957 to
end a bus boycott
enforce school integration
break up a steel strike
supervise local elections
22
Which geographic feature formed the western border of the United States in 1783?
Rocky Mountains
Great Lakes
Pacific Ocean
Mississippi River
23
During the 1930s,poor land management & severe drought across parts of the Midwest resulted in
formationof the United States Department of Agriculture
creation of wheat surpluses
development of Dust Bowl conditions on theGreat Plains
growth of the Grangermovement
24
The outcome of the Whiskey Rebellion (1794) strengthened the authority of the
national government
territorial legislatures
local police
state governors
25
Describes Pres. Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy position toward LatinAmerica in early1900’s
LA nations should form an org to achieve economic stability
US should give large amounts of $ aid to help the poor of LA
US should reduce its involvement in LatinAmerican affairs
Monroe Doctrine permits the US to intervene in LatinAmerica
26
Many reformers who opposed the laissez-faire attitude of the late 19th century argued that
gov should protect society through regulation of business
social darwinism is vital to the nation’s economic growth
explore economic possibilities outside the US
Govt shouldnt interfere in activities of big business
27
What is a principle of government stated in the Preamble to the United States Constitution?
The right to bear arms shall not be infringed.
The power of government comes from the people.
Federal laws must be subject to state approval.
All men and women are created equal.
28
On creating a national bank, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton differed on whether to
use deposits to finance a new navy
apply a strict or loose interpretation of the Constitution
issue loans to farmers
establish a tariff to raise revenue
29
The Jungle, The Octopus, and The Shame of the Cities are all books that were written to
support the formation of a new political party
encourage reform in business and government
promote environmental conservation
express opinions concerning imperialism
30
Which event did President Bush refer to in this quotation?
Oklahoma City bombing onApril 17, 1995
terrorist actions on September 11, 2001
Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
start of Operation Iraqi Freedom
31
One way the Chinese Exclusion Act (1882) can be described is that it
encouraged a policy of popular sovereignty
led to an increase in Asian immigration
reflected nativist attitudes in the United States
eased requirements for citizenship
32
Which US foreign policy was most often used to carry out the actions shown on the map?
Kellogg-BriandPact
Open Door
Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine
Wilson’s Fourteen Points
33
Which concept is illustrated by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
appeasement
nonalignment
nationalism
interdependence
34
To help win World War II, the federal government found it necessary to
impose rationing and price controls
outlaw labor unions
return to the gold standard
integrate the military
35
One similarity between the cases of Plessy v. Ferguson(1896) and Korematsu v. US (1944) is that
Federal laws segregating public transportation were upheld
Immigrants were relocated to prison camps
specific groups were being targeted based on race/ethnicity
state laws were declared unconstitutional
36
The change in the rate of unemployment between 1941 and 1942 is best explained by the
passage of the National Recovery Act
response of President HerbertHoover to the stockmarket crash
entry of the United States into World War II
effects of the Wagner Act
37
Jacob Riis in How the Other Half Lives contributed to reform movements in the United States by
criticizing racial injustice
supporting organized labor
exposing poverty
opposing westward expansion
38
At times, the United States Government has passed protective tariffs to
improve the quality of goods
reduce the cost of consumer goods
help the nation’s manufacturers
encourage foreign trade
39
Which heading best completes the partial outline below?
Limits on Civil Liberties During Wartime
Decreased Rights of Minorities
Wartime Propaganda Campaigns
Events During the Civil War
40
The system of checks and balances is best illustrated by the power of
the President to veto a bill passed by Congress
Congress to censure one of its members
a governor to send the National Guard to stop a riot
state and Federal gov-ernments to levy and collect taxes
41
Which conclusion is most clearly supported by the information in the time line?
Govt intervention in the economy has limited growth
economic policieshave been modified2meet changing conditions
Most Americans oppose government intervention in the economy
US Govt has shown little interest in regulating big business
42
Which statement most accurately describes federalism?
Power is shared between the two houses of Congress.
The president and vice president divide executive power.
The judicial branch has more power than the other 2 branches
Power is divided btwn the national government and the states
43
Mayflower Compact, New England town meetings and the Virginia House of Burgesses represented
colonial attempts to build a strong national government
early social reform movements
efforts by British to strengthen control over the colonies
steps in the growth of representative democracy
44
The Erie Canal contributed to the development of the United States by
eliminating the need for railroads
allowing southern planters to ship their cotton westward
becoming the major trade route to California
linking the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Coast
45
Division in public opinion over the Scopes trial & Prohibition demonstrate this about the 1920s
clash of cultural values
opposition to the Ku Klux Klan
discrimination against immigrants
fear of international communism
46
What was the goal of Pres FranklinD.Roosevelt’s plan to add more justices to the Supreme Court?
to limit judicial opposition to New Deal programs
to convince Congress toenact new economic laws
to replace the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
to help the Supreme Court implement its decisions
47
What is the best title for this map?
Immigration Before the Civil War
Results of the Revolution
Territorial Expansion
Eastward Migration
48
The Senate’s opposition to US membership in the League of Nations was based mainly on the
concern that United States businesses would be damaged
failure to give the United States veto power
cost of membership dues
fear of being drawn into future wars
49
Which event led to this letter being written?
Iran-Contra affair
Teapot Dome scandal
Watergate break-in
Kent State shootings
50
In the late 19th to early 20th centuries, a major goal of the American Federation Labor was to
join all workers into a single union
admit women to the industrial workforce
end restrictions on child labor
improve wages and working conditions

Jan 2012 U.S. History Regents Flashcards | StudBud