(11b) Which of the following describes the "environmentalist" school of conservation thought?

Humans are the problem; leave nature undisturbed

(4) Which of the following describes Jacob Riis' work?

Exposed the horrible conditions in tenement housing

(17) Why did certain people in the U.S. want Hawaii to be annexed to the U.S.?

Pearl Harbor and business opportunities

(Write the REVERSE at end of study guide) Which of the following would NOT be an effect of child labor laws?

Children were not allowed to work at all

(18 - REVERSE) Which of the following is NOT a reason the U.S. wanted to construct the Panama Canal?

Control the Panamanian government

(14) What two events led to U.S. involvement with Spain?

The explosion of the Maine, The publishing of the De Lome letter

(3) Which of the following would have been a service provided by Jane Addams' "Hull House"?

Provided educational opportunities for immigrants

(5) What did muckrakers do?

Uncovered corporate and political scandals and corruption

(11c) Which of the following describes the "conservationist" school of conservation thought?

Nature can be used responsibly; must be protected

(9) What impact did the 17th amendment have?

Stopped cronyism and gave more power to the voters

(1) Which of the following would have been a direct result of Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle"?

Passing of the Meat Inspection Act of 1906

(10) How did the Initiative/Referendum and Recall Vote give more power to voters?

Gave voters more control over laws and political officials

(12 - REVERSE) Which of the following would NOT have been an effect of Roosevelt's conservation efforts?

More restrictions on gun ownership

(19) Why did the people in the Philippines revolt against the U.S.?

They did not want the U.S. to govern them as a territory

(20b) What was Roosevelt's "Big Stick" policy?

Negotiate first; use force, if needed

(2) Which of the following would be the BEST description of the goal of the Progressive Era?

It held the government responsible to the needs of citizens

(16) What was the main goal of the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine?

Intervene in Latin Am. to prevent takeover by another nation

(6) What were Jim Crow laws intended to do?

Separate whites and African Americans

(15) What was the purpose of the Anti-Imperialist League?

Protest annexation of the Philippines thru court challenges

(21) How did the DeLome letter encourage the U.S. to get involved in fighting against Spain?

It criticized President McKinley

(11a) Which of the following describes the "lassez-faire" school of conservation thought?

Businesses can do whatever they want with public lands

(13) Which of the following is the best description of "yellow journalism"?

Exaggerating the truth in a news story

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(11b) Which of the following describes the "environmentalist" school of conservation thought?
Humans are the problem; leave nature undisturbed
Nature can be used responsibly; must be protected
Businesses can do what they want with public lands
2
(4) Which of the following describes Jacob Riis' work?
Discovered violations of health codes in meatpacking
Uncovered political scandals of congressmen
Published the abuses that were occurring in mental asylums
Exposed the horrible conditions in tenement housing
3
(17) Why did certain people in the U.S. want Hawaii to be annexed to the U.S.?
Pearl Harbor and business opportunities
Free labor and land for a canal
Gold and oil reserves
To protect the natives and grow corn and wheat
4
(Write the REVERSE at end of study guide) Which of the following would NOT be an effect of child labor laws?
Minimum age of employment
Children were not allowed to work at all
Children could only have certain jobs
Children could only use certain machines at work
5
(18 - REVERSE) Which of the following is NOT a reason the U.S. wanted to construct the Panama Canal?
Move the Navy faster
Shorten sailing time from east to west coast
Control the Panamanian government
Protect Pacific holdings
6
(14) What two events led to U.S. involvement with Spain?
Spain's invasion of Hawaii
The loss of Puerto Rico to rebels
Rebel fighting forces in the Philippines
The explosion of the Maine
The publishing of the De Lome letter
7
(3) Which of the following would have been a service provided by Jane Addams' "Hull House"?
Challenged lynch laws
Encouraged conservation efforts
Encouraged law enforcement to arrest illegal immigrants
Provided educational opportunities for immigrants
8
(20a) What does the "Big Stick" represent in the phrase "Speak softly and carry a big stick."?
The President's power to declare war
A baseball bat or club
International laws and regulations
Military/Navy
9
(5) What did muckrakers do?
Helped lobby Congress for less restrictions on businesses
Encouraged states to implement Jim Crow laws
Uncovered corporate and political scandals and corruption
Discouraged women from trying to gain the right to vote
10
(11c) Which of the following describes the "conservationist" school of conservation thought?
Humans are the problem; leave nature undisturbed
Nature can be used responsibly; must be protected
Businesses can do what they want with public lands
11
(9) What impact did the 17th amendment have?
Made Jim Crow laws legal
Encouraged intervention in Latin America
Stopped cronyism and gave more power to the voters
Granted women the right to vote
12
(Write at end of study guide) Select the areas that the U.S. gained as a result of the Spanish-American War.
Cuba
Marquesas Islands
Puerto Rico
American Samoa
Guam
Philippines
13
(7) Which of the following would have been an effect of Plessy vs. Ferguson?
Safer working conditions
Separation of Church and State
Desegregation of schools
Strengthening of Jim Crow laws
14
(1) Which of the following would have been a direct result of Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle"?
Women gaining the right to vote
Passing of the 17th Amendment
Passing of the Meat Inspection Act of 1906
Creation of the Environmental Protection Agency
15
(10) How did the Initiative/Referendum and Recall Vote give more power to voters?
Allowed voters to get rid of the electoral college
Gave voters more control over laws and political officials
Allowed voters to directly elect all elected officials
Gave voters the right to vote more than once per election
16
(12 - REVERSE) Which of the following would NOT have been an effect of Roosevelt's conservation efforts?
More national monuments
More restrictions on gun ownership
Creation of game/bird preserves
Creation of more national forests
17
(19) Why did the people in the Philippines revolt against the U.S.?
The U.S. began restricting their human rights
They did not want the U.S. to govern them as a territory
They did not support Spain giving Cuba independence
The U.S. was stripping the Filipinos of their culture
18
(8) What was the purpose of the NAACP?
Ensure rights for ALL people
Ensure rights only for African Americans
Encourage lynching
Keep Jim Crow laws in place
19
(20b) What was Roosevelt's "Big Stick" policy?
Roosevelt would carry a big stick to all meetings
We would use sticks in combat
Attack any country that did not agree with us
Negotiate first; use force, if needed
20
(Write the REVERSE at the end of study guide) Which of the following was NOT something that was a result of labor laws?
Worker's compensation and safety inspections
Paid benefits
Maximum work hours
Minimum wage
21
(2) Which of the following would be the BEST description of the goal of the Progressive Era?
It helped pass laws granting more freedom to corporations
It prevented restrictions from being placed on farmers
It gave less freedom to individuals
It held the government responsible to the needs of citizens
22
(16) What was the main goal of the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine?
Help European countries set up colonies
Create a canal in Panama
Help the Caribbean islands break free from oppressors
Intervene in Latin Am. to prevent takeover by another nation
23
(6) What were Jim Crow laws intended to do?
Challenge lynch laws through the courts
Separate whites and African Americans
Secure rights for all people
Made segregation illegal
24
(15) What was the purpose of the Anti-Imperialist League?
Protest Jim Crow laws and lynching
Protest annexation of the Philippines thru court challenges
Encourage segregation of blacks and whites
Aid Cuba in setting up an independent government
25
(21) How did the DeLome letter encourage the U.S. to get involved in fighting against Spain?
It revealed a secret alliance between Spain and Germany
It gave freedom and independence to Cuba
It criticized President McKinley
It declared war against the U.S.
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(11a) Which of the following describes the "lassez-faire" school of conservation thought?
Nature can be used responsibly; needs to be protected
Humans are the problem; leave nature undisturbed
Businesses can do whatever they want with public lands
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(13) Which of the following is the best description of "yellow journalism"?
Exaggerating the truth in a news story
An unbiased and truthful account of the facts
Uncovering political scandals
Journalism that criticizes world leaders

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