Which is NOT a background cause of WWI?

Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor

Vertical integration, an efficient business strategy used by Andrew Carnegie involves

buy out businesses: supply materials, transport&distribute

The Red Scare showed a change in American values because it showed that

Americans feared a communist rev. might happen in the US

The failure of the US to join the League of Nations

severely weakened the League's power to enforce decisions

Why did Congress pass the Chinese Exclusion Act?

Many Americans blamed the Chinese for taking jobs from them

Why is "The World Policeman" a good title for this cartoon?

Roosevelt is keeping Europe away from Latin Am affairs

Why was the building of the Transcontinental railroad so important?

it promoted trade between the east and west coasts

All of the following are reforms passed during the Progressive Era except

currency should be backed by gold not silver

The 3 Republican presidents of the 1920's had what position about the role of gov & economy?

the gov should adopt a "hands off" approach to businesses

In the 1896 Plessy vs. Ferguson Supreme Court decision it did what?

upheld segregation by the principle "separate but equal"

Reformers called for prohibition because they believed that alcohol

was responsible for health problems, crime & poverty

In the 1920's radio, film, baseball & the car led to

growth of new mass American culture

Booker T Washington believed the key to political and civil rights for African-Americans

was through a patient approach through jobs & vocational ed

What is one cause of the economic prosperity of the 1920's?

there was an increase in production due to assembly line

Which of the following BEST states the primary goal of those who supported Prohibition?

to eliminate the use of alcohol in society

Which of the following was NOT an accomplishment of Reconstruction?

equal rights for all American citizens

Barbed wire is to fence in land as Bessemer process is to

to purify molten iron and covert to steel

Which was NOT a cause of the Spanish-American War?

Columbia refusing to allow the US to build the Panama Canal

Teddy Roosevelt expanded what in his Roosevelt Corollary speech?

the right of the US to intervene in Latin America if necess

Ellis island is best remembered as

the main entry point for European immigrants

Which was NOT a tactic women used to gain suffrage?

boycotting male owned businesses

Which event was a direct result of the Compromise of 1850?

California was admitted as a free state

"To protect the workers in their inalienable rights to a higher and better life.."

Samuel Gompers was considered with the labor movement

How did muckrakers prepare the way for political reforms?

they exposed corruption by writing about it

Upton Sinclair's novel, "The Jungle" sparked investigations that led to

passage of the Meat Inspection Act

Reconstruction plans of the Radical Republicans in Congress & President Johnson demonstrated

deep divisions on how to deal with defeated states

What was the intended purpose of the Dawes Act(1887) for Native Americans?

to encourage Native Americans to adopt ways of white people

By the end of 1870's most freedmen(former slaves) became

farmers in the sharecropper system

Which of the following would most NATIVISTS of the late 1800's supported?

passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act

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1
Who is most associated with the Steel Industry?
Cornelius Vanderbilt
John D Rockefeller
JP Morgan
Andrew Carnegie
2
Common problems of increased urbanization included all of the following EXCEPT
increase in crime
corruption in politicians
increase in unsanitary conditions leading to diseases
lack of transportation
3
Who was the photographer who took pictures of living conditions in NYC slums?
Thomas Nast
Jacob Riis
Jane Addams
William "Boss" Tweed
4
Which is NOT a background cause of WWI?
alliance system
imperialism & colonial competitions
Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor
increase in nationalism
5
Vertical integration, an efficient business strategy used by Andrew Carnegie involves
using new methods to increase production
forming new trusts
buy out businesses: supply materials, transport&distribute
6
President Wilson tried to keep the US out of WWI by following a policy of
military preparedness
collective security
neutrality
economic boycotts
7
In an effort to return to normalcy after WWI the US took the direction of
isolationism
expansionism
imperialism
open immigration
8
The 13th, 14th and 15th amendments added during Reconstruction did the following EXCEPT
the poll tax system
the abolition of slavery
equal protection of citizenship rights under the law
voting rights for newly freed male slaves
9
All of the following were results of the Spanish-American War EXCEPT?
acquisition of Puerto Rico & Guam
permission to have a naval base in Cuba
purchase of Alaska
taking possession of Philippines
10
The Red Scare showed a change in American values because it showed that
Americans accepted new economic theories such as communism
Americans feared a communist rev. might happen in the US
US accepted African-americans during Great Migration
the US had become a melting pot of ethnicities
11
The failure of the US to join the League of Nations
was due to President Wilson's fear the US would lose power
guaranteed world peace
severely weakened the League's power to enforce decisions
led to Japan attacking Pearl Harbor in retaliation
12
Why did Congress pass the Chinese Exclusion Act?
Many Americans blamed the Chinese for taking jobs from them
The Chinese gov. asked the US for help in keeping people out
Many Americans felt that to many Japanese were moving to US
Too many Chinese immigrants had failed literacy tests
13
Muckrakers were
journalists
politicians
suffragists
conservationists
14
Why is "The World Policeman" a good title for this cartoon?
Roosevelt is keeping Europe away from Latin Am affairs
Roosevelt is a bad policemen
Roosevelt is keeping Latin Am countries out of Europe
15
Why was the building of the Transcontinental railroad so important?
Native Americans gained ways to continue their traditions
it promoted trade between the east and west coasts
it prevented the West from being developed too quickly
16
Which term is an economic system where businesses are controlled by private business owners?
democracy
communism
socialism
capitalism
17
Who led the National Women's party and went on a hunger strike while in prison?
Jane Addams
Alice Paul
Susan B Anthony
18
All of the following are reforms passed during the Progressive Era except
women's suffrage laws
stronger anti-trust acts
creation of federal parks
currency should be backed by gold not silver
19
The 3 Republican presidents of the 1920's had what position about the role of gov & economy?
the gov. should increase all tariffs
the gov should adopt a "hands off" approach to businesses
the gov. should fix all economic problems
the gov. should adopta progressive tax structure
20
In the 1896 Plessy vs. Ferguson Supreme Court decision it did what?
upheld the 1st anti-KKK laws
upheld segregation by the principle "separate but equal"
confirmed African-Americans right to vote
outlawed segregation in schools
21
Reformers called for prohibition because they believed that alcohol
production lines were liable to burst into flames
was responsible for health problems, crime & poverty
was produced under unsanitary conditions
22
Which military technology led to a stalemate and prolonged fighting in WWI?
airplanes and blimps
tanks and horses
trenches and machine guns
submarines and aircraft carriers
23
In the 1920's radio, film, baseball & the car led to
outbreak of the Great Depression
increase in hostilities during WWI
development of the suffrage movement
growth of new mass American culture
24
Booker T Washington believed the key to political and civil rights for African-Americans
was through challenging laws through lawsuits
was through immediate civil rights & training of top 10%
was through a patient approach through jobs & vocational ed
was through embracing African roots and going back to Africa
25
What is one cause of the economic prosperity of the 1920's?
the disarmament conference led to an increase in weapons $
there were many strikes and violence after WWI
farm production was at an all time low during WWI
there was an increase in production due to assembly line
26
Which of the following BEST states the primary goal of those who supported Prohibition?
to reduce accident in the workplace
to eliminate the use of alcohol in society
to reduce the availability of alcohol to minors
to eliminate the sale of alcohol to minors
27
When the Civil War began what was Abraham Lincoln's main goal?
to punish the South
to free the slaves
to restore the Union
to bring an end to the war
28
Which of the following was NOT an accomplishment of Reconstruction?
ending slavery
readmission of rebellious states
equal rights for all American citizens
establishing supremacy of federal law
29
Barbed wire is to fence in land as Bessemer process is to
to extract oil from deep wells
to extract gold or silver from solid rock
to purify molten iron and covert to steel
to move through the air in a heavier than aircraft
30
Which was NOT a cause of the Spanish-American War?
Columbia refusing to allow the US to build the Panama Canal
publishing of the De Lome letter criticizing the President
prisoner camps in Cuba
explosion of the USS Maine?
31
Teddy Roosevelt expanded what in his Roosevelt Corollary speech?
adopted a "hands off" policy with Latin Am
allowed only European countries to gain colonies in Latin Am
opened up Latin American countries to trade with US
the right of the US to intervene in Latin America if necess
32
Ellis island is best remembered as
the main entry point for European immigrants
the main entry point for Asian immigrants
the 1st location of tenement housing in NY
the main vacation resort for the robber barons
33
The Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison established the
Principal of Judicial Review
Executive branch has more power than Congress
Bill of Rights
34
Which of the following are NOT associated with Theodore Roosevelt?
Bull Moose party
giving a "square deal" to workers & business owners
Anti-Imperialism
trust-busting to corporations
35
The political cartoons drawn by Thomas Nast were displaying which person?
Andrew Carnegie
Cyrus McCormick
William "Boss" Tweed
Fiorello LaGuardia
36
Who is most associated with the Oil industry?
Cornelius Vanderbilt
John D Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie
JP Morgan
37
What term is a theory that says certain people naturally rise to the top & weaker people wont?
theory of evolution
laissez-faire
social darwinism
capitalism
38
Which was NOT a tactic women used to gain suffrage?
hunger strikes
picketing the white house
boycotting male owned businesses
chaining themselves to government bldgs
39
Which is NOT an example of US imperialism at the turn of the century?
Building the Panama Canal
acquiring Hawaii
Mexican-American War
Spanish-American War
40
Which event was a direct result of the Compromise of 1850?
The Kansas-Nebraska act was passed
California was admitted as a free state
Violence broke out in Kansas
Slavery was ended in Washington DC
41
"To protect the workers in their inalienable rights to a higher and better life.."
Samuel Gompers was concerned with Social Darwinish
Samuel Gompers was considered with the labor movement
Samuel Gompers wanted to create benevolent societies
Samuel Gompers was concerned with laissez-faire capitalism"
42
How did muckrakers prepare the way for political reforms?
they organized labor strikes
they testified in Senate hearings
they exposed corruption by writing about it
they hired lawyers to settle disputes about safety
43
Upton Sinclair's novel, "The Jungle" sparked investigations that led to
anti-trust legislation
passage of the Meat Inspection Act
creation of the Interstate Commerce Commission
44
Reconstruction plans of the Radical Republicans in Congress & President Johnson demonstrated
deep divisions on how to deal with defeated states
support for the abolitionist movement during this period
the similar thinking between congress & president
the influence that European leaders had over America
45
Who was the woman's suffragist who was arrested in New York for trying to vote?
Jane Addams
Alice Paul
Lucy Stone
Susan B Anthony
46
What was the intended purpose of the Dawes Act(1887) for Native Americans?
to set up large reservations where tribes could interact
to preserve the cultures and traditions of various tribes
to set up game preserves to insure adequate game for Natives
to encourage Native Americans to adopt ways of white people
47
By the end of 1870's most freedmen(former slaves) became
rich independent farmers in newly distributed lands
carpetbaggers who moved West
farmers in the sharecropper system
rich factory workers in the North
48
What 1920's social trend helped trigger immigration quotas & the KKK?
rise of automation
rise of isolationism
rise of mass consumerism
rise of nativism
49
Who was the political cartoonist who attacked political and social corruption?
Thomas Nast
Alice Paul
William "Boss" Tweed
Jacob Riis
50
The open door policy was designed as a way for the US to further
its trade interests in China
its desire to annex foreign nations
international diplomacy
establishment of democratic governments
51
Which of the following would most NATIVISTS of the late 1800's supported?
passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act
creation of settlement houses to aid new immigrants
Homestead Act
52
Which was not an advantage of building the Panama Canal?
US businesses saved $ when they shipped goods
it strengthened ties between Columbia & the US
travel time between the East & West coasts was reduced
it allowed for a strong US military presence in Central Am
53
All of the following were factors behind the 18th amendment(outlaw alcohol) EXCEPT
pressure from the Women's Christian Temperance Union
nativists blaming alcohol use on immigrants
pressure from European nations who outlawed alcohol
increased domestic abuse and crime
54
Which marked the end of Reconstruction
Abraham Lincoln's assassination
passage of the Homestead Act
ratification of the 15th amendment
Compromise of 1877
55
Which of the following was the primary goal of the NAACP?
better working conditions
regulation of the banking industry
equality among the races
voting rights for women
56
How did President Wilson react to Senate voting against League of Nations?
he declared martial law and forced acceptance of the treaty
he realized the treaty was flawed & agreed to senate changes
he refused to consider any changes and went to the people
he openly accepted criticism and compromised
57
Who started the Tuskegee Institute?
Booker T Washington
Andrew Carnegie
Thomas Edison
W.E.B. Dubois
58
The 16th amendment allowed the government to do what?
collect income taxes
direct election of senators
break up monopolies
enforce segregation
59
Which of the following was NOT an evident impact on the Homefront during WWI?
Industrialization and women in work force
Draft by Selective Service Act
Propaganda from Committee on Public information
expansion of freedom of speech
60
Why was the Triangle Shirtwaist Company fire a landmark in labor history?
the fire set off strikes across the nation
the tragedy led to NY reforms of safety measures
owners & families went to court to determine the $ of damag
61
The Sedition Act passed in 1917 made it illegal to
refuse to plant a victory garden
refuse to serve in the military
buy or sell military equip w/out a permit
print of publish criticism of the government
62
The law that required truthful labels on food & medicine was the
Meat Inspection Act
Interstate Commerce Act
Sherman Anti-trust Act
pure Food and Drug Act
63
What is a tariff?
sales tax levied on whiskey
a tax on imports
an income tax
64
In his novel, The Jungle, Upton Sinclair exposed
illegal deals between special interests and the government
corrupt business practices of Standard Oil company
unsanitary conditions in the meat packing industry
dangers faced by coal miners
65
Which BEST explains why the US entered WWI?
Germany attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii
Germany's unrestricted use of submarine attacks against US
explosion of the USS Maine in Cuba
Confederate attack on Fort Sumter
66
Which of the following was one of the few successes of Reconstruction?
voting restrictions
rise of KKK
14th amendment
black codes
67
All of the following are causes of the American Civil War EXCEPT
the abolition movement
the debate over slavery spreading to newly created states
the issuing of the Emancipation Proclamation
the debate over state vs. federal rights
68
What did the abolition movement promote?
ending the institution of slavery
introducing slavery to new US territories
prohibiting the drinking of alcohol
removing Native Americans from eastern states
69
What was the Teapot Dome affair?
an oil scanal involving cabinet officials under Harding
construction scandal in Washington DC
scandal involving WWI reparations
an attempt to steal Native American land
70
How did President Wilson react to opposition to the League of Nations in Congress?
he openly accepted criticism and changed the document
he refused to consider changes by Congress&went to the peple
he attempted to declare martial law and force acceptance
he realized the League was flawed and removed his proposal
71
All of the following are reasons for US imperialism in the late 19th century EXCEPT
support of US businesses in other countries
need for raw materials & new sources for natural resources
to prevent the spread of communism
opening up new markets for US manufactured goods
72
The _______ gave full voting rights to women?
18th amendment
the 19th amendment
the 17th amendment
73
Which of the following BEST expresses the beliefs of Nativists?
Every immigrant will find a helping hand in America
I love my new country as much as the country I left behind
It is an expression of religious faith to help those in need
Immigrants are taking jobs away from Americans
74
What was the fate of the Treaty of Versaille after WWI?
The Republicans couldnt get enough Democratics to vote it in
treaty was passed without joining League of Nations
treaty was passed with overwhelming support
treaty was defeated due to Republicans led Henry Cabot Lodge
75
The direct election of senators provided for in the 17th amendment resulted in
illegal deals between government & special interests
increase in the power of the elite
redistribution of wealth
increase in democracy
76
Which of the following was a result of the Missouri compromise in 1820?
led to immediate secession of the South
slavery was forbidden in all new territory
temporary delayed tensions between slave and free states
every free state would have to admit a slave state
77
About how many miles did the Panama Canal shorten a trip from San Fran to NYC?
7,800
5,200
18,200
13,000
78
As a result of the Supreme Court decision in Dred Scott v. Sanford, which is true?
Dred Scott was declared a free man which calmed the North
Dred Scott was considered to be property
The principal of "Separate but Equal" was established
79
How did the arrival of Irish immigrants to the Northeast affect US society?
they came into direct competition with unskilled workers
they opened small businesses and hired skilled workers
they blended into US society with little difficulty
80
Which of the following was the primary goal of the NAACP?
equality among the races
regulation of the banking industry
better working conditions
voting rights for women
81
Who was the founder of settlement house in Chicago called Hull House?
Susan B Anthony
Jane Addams
Jacob Riis
Thomas Nast
82
Which of the following ended slavery throughout the US?
The 13th amendment
The surrender of the South during Civil War
the Emancipation Proclamation
the 14th amendment
83
Who led the attacks on San Juan Hills with a group known as the "rough riders"?
Commodore George Dewey
William Jennings Bryant
President Mckinley
Teddy Roosevelt
84
Buying stocks on chance of quick profit without knowing risks is known as
buying smartly
profit-taking
living on credit
speculation
85
Under popular sovereignty, who would decide if slavery was allowed in new territory?
The President
The Senate
The residents of that territory
the House of Representatives
86
Which of the following was an accomplishment of organized labor during the Gilded Age?
exposed many problems workers faced
development of harmony between workers and owners
adoption of 8 hour work day and minimum wage
formation of partnership between government & workers
87
The 3/5ths compromise was over what conflict?
number of votes needed to approve a treaty in the Senate
reimbursement of plantation owners for runaway slaves
number of states needed to ratify an amendment
counting slaves for the purpose on taxation &representatives
88
In which areas did the South have an advantage over the North in the Civil War?
civilian leadership
food production
military leadership
industrial capacity(factories)
89
Which of the following were members of the Central Powers in WWI?
Russia, Austria-Hungary & Germany
Germany, Austria-Hungary & Ottoman Empire
US, England & France
Great Britain, Germany & Russia
90
The murder trial of Sacco & Vanzetti was influenced by their
political beliefs and ethnicity
resistance to leadership of John Lewis
refusal to board the bus
membership in the KKK
91
Government policies during the Gilded Age favored
labor and unions
improved working conditions
businesses and laissez faire capitalism
development of Native American cultures

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