What was the main purpose of President Wilson's Fourteen Points?

to create a plan for postwar peace

Which of the following was NOT a cause of U.S. imperialism?

a U.S. desire to limit immigration from China

What was the purpose of the Liberty Loan Campaign?

finance American involvement in the first world war

Which of the following was the most important aim of the Progressive movement?

stimulating democratic and social reforms

Which of the following did NOT contribute to America's desire to go to war with Spain in 1898?

the tariff on sugar from Hawaii

What was the purpose of the Zimmerman Telegram?

form an alliance between Mexico and Germany

What was the purpose of the Interstate Commerce Act of 1877?

prevent railroads from charging farmers high shipping rates

Which statement describes the role of U.S. journalists during the Spanish-American War?

exaggerated events to build public support for the war

What was Populism's main legacy?

showed that poor people could organize to have an impact

According to Jane Addams, what types of people are attracted to working in a settlement house?

people who believe in the rights of all

The Dawes General Allotment Act of 1887 did which of the following?

gave each Indian family a 160 acre farmstead

What statement best characterizes the principle of laissez faire?

the marketplace should have no regulations

How was the Second Industrial Revolution different from the First Industrial Revolution?

electrification led to greater advancements in technology

What was the purpose of legislation like the Sherman Anti-Trust Act or Clayton Anti-Trust Act?

to increase competition in business

What was the purpose of the American naval convoy system first used in WWI?

to deter attacks from German u-boats

How did political machines gain influence in big cities during the late 19th and 20th centuries

offered services to voters/immigrant in exchange for support

What was the purpose of the Selective Service Act passed in May 1917?

it was intended to increase the size of the U.S. army

How did German unrestricted submarine warfare effect the U.S?

it led to the sinking of the passenger ship Lusitania

What was the immediate result of American acquisition of the Philippines?

outbreak of guerilla warfare between the U.S. and Filipinos

What was the Open Door Policy?

as assertion of America's desire for free trade with China

Which of the following goals was NOT considered part of Teddy Roosevelt's Square Deal?

limiting America's international influence

Why did some members of Congress oppose joining the League of Nations after WWI?

feared it could lead to U.S. involvement in European Wars

In the late 1800's, how did railroad monopolies create economic hardships for farmers?

by charging high prices to ship agricultural goods to market

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1
What was the main purpose of President Wilson's Fourteen Points?
to verify the outcome of the Treaty of Versailles
to create a plan for postwar peace
to creata plan to ensure the U.S. remained neutral in WWI
to create a plan for determining German reparations
2
Which of the following was NOT a cause of U.S. imperialism?
a U.S. desire to increase military strength
a U.S. desire to limit immigration from China
a U.S. desire to spread values such as Christianity
a U.S. desire for new markets to sell manufactured goods
3
What was the purpose of the Liberty Loan Campaign?
support establishment of Boy Scout troops in the nation
encourage young men to enlist in the army
support FDR's Lend-Lease program
finance American involvement in the first world war
4
What was the goal of the Committee on Public Information during WWI?
to criticize the expanded powers of the federal government
to promote the war effort
to maintain separation between the government and religion
to provideU.S. citizens with unbiased info regarding WWI
5
Which of the following was the most important aim of the Progressive movement?
creating a unicameral legislature
increasing the participation of AfAm in the government
stimulating democratic and social reforms
guaranteeing government jobs for the unemployed
6
Other than the Philippines, what territories did the U.S. get during the Spanish-American War
Cuba and Trinidad
Hawaii and America Samoa
Puerto Rico and Guam
Barbados and the Virgin Islands
7
What was the main purpose of the federal Indian policy of the late 1800's?
to prevent intertribal warfare
to protect Indians from whites
to gain access to Indian land
to educate whites about Indians
8
Which of the following did NOT contribute to America's desire to go to war with Spain in 1898?
the release of the De Lôme letter
the tariff on sugar from Hawaii
the use of yellow journalism
the sinking of the USS Maine
9
What was the purpose of the Zimmerman Telegram?
form an alliance between the U.S. and Mexico
form an alliance between Mexico and Germany
form an alliance between Germany and Belgium
form an alliance between the U.S. and Germany
10
What was the purpose of the Interstate Commerce Act of 1877?
to protect American farmers from foreign competition
to ensure the spread of manufacturing across the frontier
to remove high taxes for goods shipped across the country
prevent railroads from charging farmers high shipping rates
11
Which of the financial philosophy stressed that inequalities were part of natural selection?
capitalism
social darwinism
monopolies
laissez-faire
12
Which group did the culture of the western cowboy originate?
African Americans
Native Americans
Mexican Vaqueros
Immigrants
13
Which statement describes the role of U.S. journalists during the Spanish-American War?
ignored signs of impending war until it was too late
exaggerated events to build public support for the war
bad news rather than good news to criticize the president
provided reports on fighting so public could follow the war
14
What was Populism's main legacy?
Populism helped spread the rise of urban areas
no lasting impact on American life
eastern financial establishment would alway support politics
showed that poor people could organize to have an impact
15
According to Jane Addams, what types of people are attracted to working in a settlement house?
people who believe in the rights of all
people who love housework
people who are enthusiastic about women suffrage
people who are homeless or unemployed
16
The Dawes General Allotment Act of 1887 did which of the following?
recognized Native American tribes as independent nations
improved the reservation system
gave each Indian family a 160 acre farmstead
created cooperation between tribe elders and the fed. govt
17
What statement best characterizes the principle of laissez faire?
Rich's are a sign of God's favor, poor people are inferior
the marketplace should have no regulations
government is responsible for regulating business practices
to succeed in business a firm should buy out its competitors
18
How was the Second Industrial Revolution different from the First Industrial Revolution?
large numbers of people returned to work on farms
electrification led to greater advancements in technology
labor shortages created delays in production
industrial production stalled due to lack of coal
19
Which of the following actions would Rudyard Kipling agree with most?
the isolationist foreign policy of post WWI
the Kellogg-Briand pact
the annexation of the Philippines
the goals of the Antitrust Act
20
What was the purpose of legislation like the Sherman Anti-Trust Act or Clayton Anti-Trust Act?
to strengthen the rights of workers
to encourage growth of monopolies
to protect the environment
to increase competition in business
21
What was the purpose of the American naval convoy system first used in WWI?
to increase merchant ships' trade opportunities
to bring supplies to allies quickly
to better detect the location of German u-boats
to deter attacks from German u-boats
22
How did political machines gain influence in big cities during the late 19th and 20th centuries
offered services to voters/immigrant in exchange for support
consolidate business power the hands of bosses
hired political bosses who quit and became mayors
helped women organize protests
23
What was the purpose of the Selective Service Act passed in May 1917?
it provided money to fund special training for the Army
it created a women's branch of the armeservices
it integrated U.S. armed services for the first time
it was intended to increase the size of the U.S. army
24
How did German unrestricted submarine warfare effect the U.S?
it led to attacks on Pearl Harbor
it ended the U.S. alliance with Germany
it led to the American blockade of German ports
it led to the sinking of the passenger ship Lusitania
25
Which of the following people is NOT matched correctly to his business/industry?
John P. Morgan - investments
John D. Rockefeller - oil
Andrew Carnegie - steel
Henry Flagler - tobacco
26
What was the immediate result of American acquisition of the Philippines?
creation of a U.S. defense post in China
outbreak of guerilla warfare between the U.S. and Filipinos
a program to Americanize Filipinos
agreement between U.S. and Filipinos for independence
27
What was the Open Door Policy?
U.S. trade policy designed to increase trade with Japan
U.S. policy demanding that western powers leave China
another name for the North American Free Trade Agreement
as assertion of America's desire for free trade with China
28
Which of the following goals was NOT considered part of Teddy Roosevelt's Square Deal?
controlling corporations
providing consumer protection
limiting America's international influence
conserving natural resources
29
Why did some members of Congress oppose joining the League of Nations after WWI?
believed it would cause economic hardship for Germany
they did not want to help rebuild post-war Europe
they opposed Germany's membership
feared it could lead to U.S. involvement in European Wars
30
In the late 1800's, how did railroad monopolies create economic hardships for farmers?
by separating farms from profitable markets in cities
by claiming productive land for business leaders to develop
by isolating farmers from technological developments
by charging high prices to ship agricultural goods to market
31
What traditional U.S. foreign policy to President Wilson follow at the beginning of WWI?
refusing to permit trade with either side in the conflict
requesting immediate declaration of war against aggressors
sending troops to aid Great Britain
declaring American neutrality

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