Why did many Americans fear Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks?

They promoted a communist revolution

What event was the "spark" that started WWI?

the Assassination of the Archduke Ferdinand

During the late 1800s many businesses combined into large corporations so they could

expand and make greater profits

responsible for the start of WWI

What was the purpose of "yellow dog" contracts?

to prevent workers from joining unions

Cities grew at the end of the 19th century because of immigrants and this group that migrated

former slaves looking for jobs & escape from discrimination

Money or an advantage gained dishonestly

Which author and which president are responsible for the Pure Food and Drug Act?

Upton Sinclair/Theodore Roosevelt

Rockefeller Foundation & Carnegie Hall illustrate ways that entrepreneurs have

used their wealth to benefit society

In the Gilded Age, business leaders often influenced American politics by

giving money to government officials

An example of western women's great progress toward independence was -

passage of women's suffrage in 10 states

In the Zimmermann telegram, Germany

proposed an alliance with Mexico against the U.S.

All the following were factors that caused the U.S. to declare war on Spain EXCEPT -

Pancho Villa's attack in New Mexico

Jingoism is defined as -

extreme nationalism with aggressive foreign policy

The western front was

trenches running from Belgium to the Swiss border

A muckraker is a person who -

uses ivestigative journalism to expose social problems

The Haymarket Square riot involved

a riot between striking workers and police in Chicago

The purpose of the Interstate Commerce Act was to -

eliminate overcharging by the railroads

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1
Why did many Americans fear Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks?
they rejected democracy
they refused to pay Russian war debts
they abolished the Russian monarchy
They promoted a communist revolution
2
During the 1920s, the main goal of the Ku Klux Klan was to
prevent women from voting
promote white supremacy
teach evolution
repeal prohibition
3
What British passenger ship was sunk and paved the way for the U.S. entry into WWI?
Andrea Doria
Lusitania
Queen Mary
Titanic
4
During the period from 1865-1900 disputes between labor and management were marked by -
government assisting striking workers
violence by both sides
fewer jobs and the shut down of many industries
cooperation between workers and owners
5
At the turn of the century, immigrants settled in cities because - -
labor unions required them to settle there
that's where the jobs were
the government required them to settle there
immigrants were not able to buy farm land
6
What event was the "spark" that started WWI?
the Assassination of the Archduke Ferdinand
sinking the Lusitania
the Bolshevik Revolution
the Zimmerman Telegram
7
General Armstrong Custer was defeated by what two Indian chiefs?
Chief Joseph & Sitting Bull
Black Kettle & Geronimo
Crazy Horse & Black Kettle
Sitting Bull & Crazy Horse
8
Which of the following people/groups practices social gospel?
Woodrow Wilson
Salvation Army
Robert LaFollette
Tuskegee Institute
9
Direct election of Senators - Amendment?
16th
19th
17th
18th
10
Which of the following was a major result of both immigration & productivity of factories?
mechanization in agriculture
overpopulation in the South
high wages for factory workers
rapid expansion of urban areas
11
The ruling government in Germany after WWI was
the Communist Party
the Weimer Republic
the Facist Party
the Socialist Party
12
Free traders wanted tariffs
eliminated
to remain stationary
decreased
increased
13
The leader of the Anti-Saloon League was
Frances Willard
Susan B. Anthony
Carrie A. Nation
Amelia Bloomer
14
During the late 1800s many businesses combined into large corporations so they could
expand and make greater profits
export their products overseas
pay less in taxes
pay their workers more money
15
During the Gilded Age, graft was taking place at which level of government?
national
local
all levels
state
16
The Black Hands were
responsible for the start of WWI
Russian fighters who assassinated the czar
terrorist who did not succeed in the plot
refugees from Germany and the Bolshevik Revolution
17
Who was considered one of the worst presidents of all time?
Hayes
Taft
Coolidge
Harding
18
The Panama Canal was an area that had been controlled by what country before the Revolution?
Columbia
Honduras
Nicaragua
Venezuela
19
What was the purpose of "yellow dog" contracts?
to hire scabs
to break up conglomerates
to increase efficiency
to prevent workers from joining unions
20
Cities grew at the end of the 19th century because of immigrants and this group that migrated
49ers who traveled back East
farmers who had lost their farms
cattlemen from the West
former slaves looking for jobs & escape from discrimination
21
Graft is defined as
To help or furnish with help, support, or relief politically
A diagram that exhibits a relationship between numbers
Money or an advantage gained dishonestly
A flat structure, typically made of planks
22
Which author and which president are responsible for the Pure Food and Drug Act?
Theodore Dreiser/William McKinley
Upton Sinclair/Theodore Roosevelt
Frank Norris/Woodrow Wilson
John Spargo/William Taft
23
Rockefeller Foundation & Carnegie Hall illustrate ways that entrepreneurs have
improved technology in industry
stopped the growth of labor unions
harmed the U.S. economic system
used their wealth to benefit society
24
At what battle was Santa Anna defeated by General Sam Houston?
Battle of New Orleans
The Alamo
Battle of Goliand
Battle of San Jacinto
25
Which of these became the most popular sport in the late 1800s?
tennis
soccer
baseball
football
26
From what country did immigrants come due to a potato famine?
Scotland
Germany
Ireland
England
27
The mining boom first began with the discovery of gold at
Pike's Peak, Colorado
Badlands - Black Hills of S.Dakota
Comstoke Lode, Nevada
Sutter's Mill, California
28
In the Gilded Age, business leaders often influenced American politics by
importing more foreign goods
offering to pay higher taxes
running for poitical office
giving money to government officials
29
An example of western women's great progress toward independence was -
passage of the Homestead Act
sprominence of women as business leaders
establishment of agricultural colleges
passage of women's suffrage in 10 states
30
In the Zimmermann telegram, Germany
announced the plan to attack Britain by land
proposed an alliance with Mexico against the U.S.
apologized for sinking the Lusitania
proposed an alliance with Russia
31
All the following were factors that caused the U.S. to declare war on Spain EXCEPT -
Pancho Villa's attack in New Mexico
jingoism
yellow journalism
explosion of the Maine
32
Jingoism is defined as -
a strong country controlling a weaker country
extreme nationalism with aggressive foreign policy
a fear of foreigners
extreme loyalty to a particular political party
33
Because the Spanish American War was so short and gained so much - Hay called it
A Small But Proud War
A Tiny Little War
A Splendid Little War
A Itty Bitty War
34
The western front was
the area the U.S. took in Southern France
the line where the Russians fought Germany
trenches running from Belgium to the Swiss border
an old movie
35
After WWI a recession hit the U.S. because there
all of these
were labor union strikes
was high unemployment
was no more demand for war goods
36
The Versailles Treaty
crippled Germany militarily
included almost none of Wilson's 14 points
all of these
crippled Germany economically
37
A muckraker is a person who -
assists immigrants in finding jobs and housing
uses yellow journalism to promote their work
uses ivestigative journalism to expose social problems
helps farmers develop new methods of farming
38
The Haymarket Square riot involved
angry miners who had been fired
scandal concerning the the Grant administration
a disastrous fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist factory
a riot between striking workers and police in Chicago
39
The idea that only the strongest companies survive is known as -
Myth of the Self-Made Man
Taylorism
Social Darwinism
Gospel of Wealth
40
For which of the following were the industrialists of the age of "big business" admired?
ingenuity in driving out competition
philanthropic activities
ability to influence government officials
conservation of natural resources
41
Who was the founder of the American Socialist Party?
Theodore Roosevelt
Joseph Pulitzer
Susan B. Anthony
Eugene V. Debs
42
Liberty bonds were used to
promote the 14 points
raise money for the war
prosecute war criminals
keep close ties with our allies
43
The purpose of the Interstate Commerce Act was to -
make railroads raise wages
allow railroad workers to form their own unions
eliminate overcharging by the railroads
force railroad companies to keep their rates secret
44
Which document opposed interference in the Western Hemisphere by European nations?
Monroe Doctrine
Treaty of Paris
Big Stick telegram
Platt Amendment
45
What action provided for the direct election of Senators?
passage of a Federal law
a Supreme Court decision
a Constitutional Amendment
a National Referendum
46
What are John and Washington Roebling best known for designing?
Golden Gate Bridge
New York Subway system
St. Louis Arch
Brooklyn Bridge
47
The first anti-trust legislation passed by congress was
Sheridan Anti-Trust Act
Clayton Anti-Trust Act
Sherman Anti-Trust Act
Carson Anti-Trust Act
48
The Commander of the AEF - WWI troops was -
George Dewey
John Pershing
George Patton
Arthur MacArthur
49
Robert LaFollette was a reformer who fought for an obtained
education reform
social reform
labor reform
political reform
50
Building the Transcontinental RR was very difficult for all the following EXCEPT -
harsh weather conditions
no sophisticated tools - dynamite, shovels, hard work
blasting through mountains was dangerous
yellow fever epidemic
51
The commander of the U.S. forces (AEF) during WWI was -
Gen George Patton
Gen Douglas MacArthur
Gen John Pershing
Gen Arthur MacArthur
52
Local governments were restructured - in part due to - -
efforts of muckrakers
passage of the 17th Amendment
numerous recall elections
Galveston Hurricane
53
How did industrial growth affect the distribution of wealth in America?
improved the standard of living for most Americans
led to a concentration of wealth with union workers
led to a concentration of wealth in the hands of a few
widened teh income gap between workers and farmers
54
Marcus Garvey led a movement to
integrate African-Americans into the larger white culture
unionize black factory workers
encourage racial pride and self-pride among blacks
end racial violence in northern cities
55
Women's Suffrage - which Amendment?
17th
16th
19th
18th
56
According to nativists, what was a major cause of urban problems?
political bosses
consumption of alcohol
organized religion
immigrants
57
At one time European powers divided China into distinct areas known as -
circles of power
triangles of trade
spheres of influence
boxes of rebellion
58
Which of the following is a well-known newspaper publisher?
Winslow Homer
Benjamine Harrison
Chester Arthur
William Randolph Hearst
59
Those who were against Prohibition were known as
abolitionists
wets
drys
prudes
60
One result of prohibition during the 1920s was
the creation of urban artistic colonies
a rise in organized crime
a decline in dancing and socializing
an increase in alcoholism
61
Which of the following treaties resulted in Florida becoming part of the United States?
Guadalupe Hidalgo
Webster-Ashburton
Adams-Onis
Treaty of Ghent
62
What two resources were discovered in Alaska making it not a "folly"?
oil and gas
gold and silver
oil and gold
silver and gas
63
Which of the following describes the paradox of power experienced by the U.S. in early 1900s?
Countries asked for help, then resented Amerian aid
US became a major power, but was an isolationist
US had the world's most powerful navy, but didn't use it
Territories wanted self-government - lacked skills to govern
64
Why did many immigrants support city political machines?
They were free of corruption
They opposed discrimination
They fought against crime
They provided them with jobs and other favors
65
Henry Bessemer is most well known as a(n)
social worker
author
inventor
union leader
66
Ida B. Wells was most well known for her effort to eliminate -
large trusts
labor unions
lynching
segregation
67
The ruling party in Germany following WWI was the
Weimer Republic
Socialist Party
Communist Party
Facist Party
68
The Gilded Age can best be described as a period of
corruption followed by reform
high unemployment and low standard of living
agricultural expansion and decline of industry
social and economic chaos
69
The Interstate Commerce Commission established the precedent that
businesses were subject to government control
government should not interfere with business
the practice of patronage was unacceptable
federal employees did not have to contribute to campaigns
70
Which pilot made the first successfuly trans-Atlantic flight?
Ameilia Earhart
Jimmy Doolittle
Charles Lindberg
Bessie Coleman
71
The style of warfare that most characterized WWI?
guerrilla
trench
air
tank
72
In the 1890s, immigration patterns shifted - most came from -
Japan and China
Southern & Eastern Europe
Northern Europe
Mexico and Central America
73
The process of converting iron ore into steel is known by what other name?
Modality Manufacturing
Bessemer Process
Taylorism
Economies of Scale
74
All of the following were the main parts of Wilson's 14 points EXCEPT
German war reparations
The League of Nations
The Five Major Points
New nations and boundaries
75
Iron ore is primarily used in the production of -
steel
oil
aluminum
tin
76
Who was the Navy commander that destroyed the Spanish fleet in the Philippines?
George Dewey
Arthur MacArthur
Matthew Perry
Matthew Henson
77
To get support for the Versailles Treaty and League of Nations, President Wilson
accepted changes proposed by Republican leaders
toured Europe speaking with foreign leaders
went on a speaking tour by train, but had a stroke
got support from Theodore Roosevelt
78
The passage of the Homestead Act and completion of the Transcontinental railroad helped fulfill
manifest destiny
reconstruction
racial equality
conservation of natural resources
79
Which statement DOES NOT describe urban living conditions in the late 1800s?
Most ghettos reflected a specific ethnic culture
Overcrowding and poor sanitation bred disease
Urban rich and poor lived side by side
Slum residents were threatented by fire, crime & vice
80
The presidency of Ulysses S. Grant is best described as
effective with many new reform bills passed
moderately effective - a few bills passed
mostly effective - some bills passed
ineffective with no reform passed
81
Jim Crow laws -
made discrimination legal
improved working conditions
discriminated against immigrants
made segregation illegal
82
Czar Nicholas II was the leader of which country at the start of WWI?
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Russia
Serbia
83
The last major battle between Indians and the U.S. Cavalry was
Ghost Dance
San Jacinto
Wounded Knee
Little Big Horn
84
Boss Tweed's political machine was known as
Graft Gang
Tweed's Gang
Tammany Hall
Tweed's Tigers
85
One way in which reformers tried to "civilize" Native Americans was by
teaching them to hunt buffalo
requiring their children to attend public schools
requiring them to farm (Dawes Act)
finding them jobs on the railroads
86
How did President Theodore Roosevelt react to the United Mine Workers’ strike in 1902?
He issued an injunction forcing the workers back to the mines
He joined the workers and marched in the picket line
He arbitrated a large raise in pay and better working conditions
He threatened to send the army to seize and operate the mines
87
Laws requiring individuals to pass civil service tests were enacted to
support the development of labor unions
allow the government to compete with private industry
eliminate patronage in government hiring
encourage the growth of local political parties
88
In the United States, the main purpose of antitrust legislation is to -
eliminate monopolies
eliminate labor unions
protect the environment
provide more rights to workers
89
The Transcontinental Railroad was completed at what location?
Sacramento, California
Omaha, Nebraska
Abilene, Kansas
Promontory Point, Utah
90
The Pullman Strike was a turning point because it led to
prevention of workers from joining unions
increase efficiency of workers
intervention of government in labor
the break up of conglomerates
91
Who said, "Speak softly, but carry a big stick." ?
William Howard Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
William McKinley
92
Why did immigration laws discriminate against Chinese?
They would work only for the railroads and in mining
They threated American businesses
They accepted very low wages
They did not honor their debts
93
What is patronage?
giving jobs to people without qualifications
corrupt government deals
campaigning to get someone elected
changing political parties
94
What German philosopher wrote The Commuist Manifesto?
Adolph Hitler
Hermann Goehring
Karl Marx
Vladimer Lenin
95
During post-Reconstruction, many African Americans moved North where they experienced -
de facto discrimination
no racial violence
legalized separate public facilities
equality of opportunity
96
Both W.E.B. Dubois and Booker T. Washington urged African Americans to
fight militantly for civil rights
become well educated
embrace white culture
emigrate to Africa
97
What was an objective of Booker T. Washington?
to not protest, but let time improve things
to encourage African Americans to be more militant
to urge African-Americans to accept separate but equal
to encourage African-Americans to learn a trade
98
Why did the U.S. practice a policy of unrestricted immigration during most of the 1800s?
Business depended on foreign capital brought by immigrants
The U.S. wanted to help Europeans with overpopulation
The economy needed many unskilled workers
Most Americans desired a diversified culture
99
Who wrote, "What happens to a dream deferred?"
Ernest Hemingway
Countee Cullen
Langston Hughes
F. Scott Fitzgerald
100
The Versailles Treaty -
crippled Germany militarily
crippled Germany economically
included almost none of Wilson's 14 points
all of these

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