Which of these contributed to the ratification of the 18th amendment?

the growing political influence of women

The Roaring Twenties were characterized by-

installment plans, Prohibition, flappers

What did the Supreme Court decide in Plessy vs. Ferguson?

segregation is legal as long as the facilities are equal

What is the primary function of the Federal Reserve System?

tp provide a stable supple of money and credit

Under the Constitution, under which circumstance can the government take your land?

If they provide a fair price and use it for the public

Which is correct about the economic impact of the Spanish-American War?

acquisition of territories allowed for expansion of trade

What was the main intent of the Mexican Repatriation Act?

send Mexican-Americans back to Mexico

How did the military innovation shown in this photograph affect the course of World War I?

helped break the stalemate of trench warfare

In 1939 President Roosevelt exercised leadership when he responded to the start of WWII by

selling military supplies to the Allied Nations

During WWII, the need for of the United States for war materials resulted in

the rationing of many consumer goods

19th century nativist organizations advocated-

creating a homogenous society by limiting immigration

Which was an example of appeasement?

agreement of Britain to give Germany the Sudetenland in 1938

The creation of initiative, referendum and recall during the Progressive Era resulted in-

expansion of citizens' partcipation in democratic process

What effect did the Transcontinental Railroad have on westward expansion?

It helped settle the west by giving easy access for settlers

President Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to reassure the American public during tough times by-

delivering series of evening radio speeches - fireside chats

During the New Deal period, Congress blocked President Roosevelt's attempt to

appoint additional justices to the supreme Court

How did Upton Sinclair's The Jungle change the relationship between government and business?

government inspection of food products were implemented

Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?

economic opportunities in industrialized cities

Which of the following was a major contribution of the Harlem Renaissance to the US culture?

established jazz as a prominent musical form

What the main goal of the Flying Tigers

to attack Japanese war production

The Congression Union for Woman Suffrage and the National Woman's Party led to-

ratification of the 19th amendment

which aspect of the New deal was a continuation of Progressive Era policies?

government regulation of business activities

How did the Zimmerman telegram influence US entry into World War I?

it revealed a proposed alliance between Germany and Mexico

During the 1920's, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were identified with-

conflict between modernism and traditionalism

After Pres. FDR, the 22nd Amendment passed. What is the purpose of the 22nd Amendment?

to provide term limits for presidents

Which is NOT an effect of free speech as guaranteed by the 1st Amendment?

Protects citizens from unreasonable searches of property

President Roosevelt spoke these words "a date which shall live in infamy" to describe the

surprise attack on Pearl Harbor

Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act?

federal government could dissolve business monopolies

What was the primary purpose of the program being promoted by this poster?

increase the food supply during a farm labor shortage

As a result of the Spanish American war, the US saw a need to build the Panama Canal because

the US Navy could move more quickly between oceans

Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the United States during the 1930s?

an extended period of economics depression

Victory Gardens were used by Americans during WWII as a way to

raise more food for home consumption

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1
Which development in the 1920s was inconsistent with much of the racial and ethnic intolerance
Red Scare
Revival of KKK
Harlem Renaissance
trial of Sacco and Vanzetti
2
Which of these contributed to the ratification of the 18th amendment?
veterans protesting to obtain benefits
the growing political influence of women
politicians campaigning for education reform
growing number of workers organizing into labor unions
3
The Roaring Twenties were characterized by-
bank failures, New Deal, bread lines
brinkmanship, McCarthyism, Containment
installment plans, Prohibition, flappers
internment camps, rationing of goods, atomic bomb
4
What did the Supreme Court decide in Plessy vs. Ferguson?
the government can not control farm prices
the government can limit free speech
segregation is legal as long as the facilities are equal
prohibition was unconstitutional
5
What is the primary function of the Federal Reserve System?
to prevent stock abuses in stock market trading
to preserve competition in business
to insure savings account deposits in member banks
tp provide a stable supple of money and credit
6
Under the Constitution, under which circumstance can the government take your land?
If the government can prove they need it more than you
The government can never take your land
If you are found guilty of a crime
If they provide a fair price and use it for the public
7
Which is correct about the economic impact of the Spanish-American War?
rebuilding the devestated army cost the US billions
oil industry boomed
territorial losses cost the US natural resources
acquisition of territories allowed for expansion of trade
8
What was the main intent of the Mexican Repatriation Act?
grant citizenship to Mexicans living the U.S. for 5 years
encourage Mexican-American immigration to work in the U.S.
eliminate discrimination against Mexican-Americans
send Mexican-Americans back to Mexico
9
How did the military innovation shown in this photograph affect the course of World War I?
helped transport large numbers of troops to the battlefield
made the use of land mines obsolete
made communication with officers on the front lines easier
helped break the stalemate of trench warfare
10
What was an important result of Prohibition during the1920s?
Woman's suffrage was restricted
respect for the law decreased
Racial prejudice increased
Religious tolerance increased
11
In 1939 President Roosevelt exercised leadership when he responded to the start of WWII by
selling military supplies to the Allied Nations
attempting to negotiate peaceful settlement of hostilities
urging continued appeasement of aggressor nations
asking Congress for declaration of war
12
During WWII, the need for of the United States for war materials resulted in
reduced profits for defense industries
frequent strikes by labor unions
the easing of government controls on the economy
the rationing of many consumer goods
13
Which group of American citizens was subjected to the greatest loss of their rights during WWII
German Americans
Hispanic Americans
Chinese Americans
Japanese Americans
14
19th century nativist organizations advocated-
conserving natural resources through national parks
globalizing the economy through free trade agreements
limiting military power
creating a homogenous society by limiting immigration
15
Which was an example of appeasement?
agreement of Britain to give Germany the Sudetenland in 1938
U.S. Neutrality Acts of 195-1937
conquest of Poland
entry of the United States into WWII in 1941
16
The creation of initiative, referendum and recall during the Progressive Era resulted in-
more sources of revenue for state governments
separate schools for new immigrants
redistribution of the tax burden among citizens
expansion of citizens' partcipation in democratic process
17
Which is the most accurate statement about the United States between the Wars
Containment of Communism
Isolation from Europe
military alliance with France and Great Britain
Active member in the United Nations
18
What effect did the Transcontinental Railroad have on westward expansion?
It helped settle the west by giving easy access for settlers
It destroyed Indian lands
the railroad protected buffalo herds
It slowed westward expansion
19
President Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to reassure the American public during tough times by-
delivering series of evening radio speeches - fireside chats
holding weekly town-hall meetings with average citizens
making short appearances in Hollywood films
publishing a weekly news editorial
20
During the New Deal period, Congress blocked President Roosevelt's attempt to
decrease Federal spending
appoint additional justices to the supreme Court
pay farmers to produce crops
regulate the banking industry
21
How did Upton Sinclair's The Jungle change the relationship between government and business?
government inspection of food products were implemented
laws were passed to ban discrimination in hiring
troops were mobilized to break strikes by labor unions
congress regulated the railroad industry
22
Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?
economic opportunities in industrialized cities
lower cost of living in urban areas
better soil conditions in previously uncultivated areas
availability of land grants for homesteaders
23
Which of the following was a major contribution of the Harlem Renaissance to the US culture?
established jazz as a prominent musical form
focused attention on the antiwar literary genre
increased popularity of vaudeville stage performers
brought the most significant beat poets together
24
What the main goal of the Flying Tigers
prevent the movement of Japanese Americans to interment camp
to attack Japanese war production
to sponsor minority involvement in WWII operations
to supply China with war materials
25
The Congression Union for Woman Suffrage and the National Woman's Party led to-
outlawing of child labor
ratification of the 19th amendment
repeal of the 18th amendment
elimination of poll taxes
26
which aspect of the New deal was a continuation of Progressive Era policies?
restoration of the cultural traditions of Native Americans
free health care for all Americans
government regulation of business activities
government purchase of surplus farm products
27
Which of these New Deal Programs has had the largest economic impact today?
Public Works Administration
Tennessee Valley Authority
Civilian Conservation Corps
Social Security Act
28
During the Gilded Age there was a notable increase in federal support for-
acquisition of foreign territories
involvement in foreign wars
growth of big business
increased temperance regulations
29
How did the Zimmerman telegram influence US entry into World War I?
It announced the Czar's overthrow in Russia
contained orders for German U-Boats to destroy shipping
it revealed a proposed alliance between Germany and Mexico
described Romania's plan to abandon neutrality
30
During the 1920's, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were identified with-
conflict between modernism and traditionalism
increased the use of credit by US consumers
development of new forms of popular entertainment
decline of public support for Progressive reforms
31
After Pres. FDR, the 22nd Amendment passed. What is the purpose of the 22nd Amendment?
to create an income tax
to allow the direct election of Senators
to prohibit alcohol
to provide term limits for presidents
32
Which is NOT an effect of free speech as guaranteed by the 1st Amendment?
Provides an opportunity to influence public opinion
Protects citizens from unreasonable searches of property
Promotes discussion of ideas
Helps prevent corruption in government
33
President Roosevelt spoke these words "a date which shall live in infamy" to describe the
atomic bombing of Hiroshima
surprise attack on Pearl Harbor
German invasion of Poland
D-Day invasion of Europe
34
Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act?
federal government could dissolve business monopolies
workers secured a greater share of company profits
influence of labor unions on factory owners reduced
it required businesses to pay fees to open overseas locales
35
What was the primary purpose of the program being promoted by this poster?
increase the food supply during a farm labor shortage
reduce health problems of working women
encourage women to join the workforce
promote the purchase of organically grown produce
36
Which of these resulted from the prohibition of alcohol during the 1920's?
rise in organized crime
growing fear of Communism
expansion of the consumer economy
decline in immigration
37
As a result of the Spanish American war, the US saw a need to build the Panama Canal because
the US Navy could move more quickly between oceans
Spanish opposition had been eliminated
new colonies had been acquired from Africa
US railroads could not transport enough manufactured goods
38
Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the United States during the 1930s?
adoption of an interventionist foreign policy
an extended period of economics depression
formation of a national Civil Rights movement
sharp increase in the power given to state governments
39
Victory Gardens were used by Americans during WWII as a way to
ensure adequate supplies of scarce natural resources
increase the number of exports
provide markets for American-made products
raise more food for home consumption
40
Which US territory was gained by overthrowing a monarchy?
Phillippines
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Guam

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