The Supreme Court's ruling in the Plessy V. Ferguson (1892) case

state and local gov't to pass laws that allow segregation

Political machines thrived in US cities in the late 1800s because

the machines provided jobs and services to the immigrants

The corporation became a popular form of business organization because:

made for businesses and companies to raise capital

What is the overall purpose of the federal gov't system of checks and balances?

prevent any one branch of gov't from becoming too powerful

Which statement best describes the main idea of the melting pot theory of Americanization?

a new society would emerge from blending of cultures

The most important factor behind America's quest for expansion through imperialism was

US' need for global markets to buy and consume American good

Which of the following was a major cause of the 19th century urbanization?

New machines and tech. reduced the need for agricultural wrk

The rapid growth of Cities in the late 1800s led to

overcrowded and unsanitary living conditions in tenements

A primary goal of the Progressive movement in the US was to

correct political and economic injustices

The US government is considered a federal system because

Both National and State Gov't exists within the nation

In the US during the 1800s, the growth of industrialization resulted in

the rise of big business methods such as monopoly

Treaties signed between Native Americans and the US gov't generally

resulted in the loss of tribal land to white settlers

The late-1800s foreign policy known as Open Door Policy ensured that

the US would have same access to China's market as the Euro.

Sharecropping was a system of farming most common in

The southern states after the Civil War

Literacy tests and poll taxes were established in southern states to

Deny suffrage to African-Americans

Most immigrants came to the US in order to

gain economic opportunities and advancement

The most long lasting victory for civil rights achieved during Reconstruction was:

ratification of the 13th 14th 15th amendments

Under the agenda of the Progressive Party, the 18th Amendment was passed which:

Prohibited the production, sale, or importing of Alcohol

The US entry into the Spanish-American War was a demonstration of:

U.S.'s power and influence in the Americas

The main reason the US placed few restrictions on immigration during 1800s was:

The growing economy needed a steady supply of cheap labor

A basic goal of early-1900s muckrackers such as Sinclair and Steffens was to:

expose corruption in government and business

The US Government Econ. policy shifted away from laissez faire, The main reason was to:

Reduce the abuses of big business

A major purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to

justify the American colonies' separation and independence

The 19th Amendment was a major victory for the Progressive Party because it

Extended voting rights to women

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1
The Supreme Court's ruling in the Plessy V. Ferguson (1892) case
state and local gov't to pass laws that allow segregation
Declared laws separating people. based on race were unconsti
Forced southern states to protect the rights of AA
Declared the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments were unconst.
2
Political machines thrived in US cities in the late 1800s because
reforms concentrated on social problems not political
Americans were too preoccupied with foreign affairs
the machines maintained high standards of honesty in gov't
the machines provided jobs and services to the immigrants
3
The corporation became a popular form of business organization because:
Encouraged industrial workers to form business cooperatives
enabled corporate executives to supervise daily activities
made for businesses and companies to raise capital
Appealed to farmers anxious to increase productions
4
What is the overall purpose of the federal gov't system of checks and balances?
to prevent any one state from becoming too powerful
prevent corruption and abuse of power by states
allow the federal govt to coin money and regulate currency
prevent any one branch of gov't from becoming too powerful
5
Which statement best describes the main idea of the melting pot theory of Americanization?
Each immigrant group would continue to be in seperate groups
a new society would emerge from blending of cultures
some immigrant groups are allowed to maintain their culture
all immigrant groups conform to the English cultural model.
6
The most important factor behind America's quest for expansion through imperialism was
to make immigration to the US more appealing
the desire to rid the world of emerging threats to democracy
US' need for global markets to buy and consume American good
the desire to show America's military power
7
Which of the following was a major cause of the 19th century urbanization?
New machines and tech. reduced the need for agricultural wrk
simple machinery made work on farms more difficult
Imm. were settling into farms causing Am. moving to cities
The government granted land through the Homestead Act
8
The rapid growth of Cities in the late 1800s led to
A growing population of rural farmers as city jobs were rare
the development of modern tech
increased political participation by citizens
overcrowded and unsanitary living conditions in tenements
9
A primary goal of the Progressive movement in the US was to
Solve the racial tensions that existed in northern industry
maintain the traditional laissez-faire attitude
correct political and economic injustices
have big business to become more efficient through monopoly
10
The US government is considered a federal system because
Foreign policy is handled by state
the people elect national officials who work for the gov't
each state has equal representation in the US senate
Both National and State Gov't exists within the nation
11
In the US during the 1800s, the growth of industrialization resulted in
a decline in the influence of big business
the rise of big business methods such as monopoly
the end of rural values that were popular in the 1800s
A decrease in child labor in an effort to establish schools
12
The fundamental reason for the addition of the Bill of Rights to the Constitution was:
Protect individual liberties
provide for an electoral college
Establish a federal system
create a system of checks and balances
13
Treaties signed between Native Americans and the US gov't generally
were honored and enforced equally both sides
were written in such a way as to be understood by both sides
improved trust between N.A. and the US Gov't
resulted in the loss of tribal land to white settlers
14
The late-1800s foreign policy known as Open Door Policy ensured that
Immigrants from around the world would enter US w/o problems
the US would have same access to China's market as the Euro.
the US would open economic trade with Latin America
American workers would be free to unionize if oppressed
15
Sharecropping was a system of farming most common in
The pacific Northwest before WWI
New England after the Revolutionary War
The middle Atlantic states before the Civil War
The southern states after the Civil War
16
Literacy tests and poll taxes were established in southern states to
Limit the amount of times a person could vote
Improve literacy rates throughout the South
Ensure that the 14th Amendment was being enforced
Deny suffrage to African-Americans
17
Most immigrants came to the US in order to
promote their political philosophy
Practice their religious beliefs openly
gain economic opportunities and advancement
Search for adventure
18
The most long lasting victory for civil rights achieved during Reconstruction was:
Passing of the black codes throughout the South
ratification of the 13th 14th 15th amendments
Establishment of a strong two-party system in the south
increased prominence giving in the office of the president
19
Under the agenda of the Progressive Party, the 18th Amendment was passed which:
Prohibited the production, sale, or importing of Alcohol
Granted the right to vote to women
restricted the growth of monoplies
created the federal parks system, protecting the environment
20
The US entry into the Spanish-American War was a demonstration of:
U.S.'s power and influence in the Americas
America's willingness to find latin American Market
the proper steps taken to enter a war
America's Defense of a dictatorship
21
The main reason the US placed few restrictions on immigration during 1800s was:
few europeans wished to give up their economic security
The growing economy needed a steady supply of cheap labor
most immigrants spoke english and needed no education
little opposition to immigration existed
22
Which philosophy dominated the thinking of most political and business leaders during the 1800s
Pragmatism
Utopian socialism
Laissez-faire
Communism
23
A basic goal of early-1900s muckrackers such as Sinclair and Steffens was to:
Bring about equal opportunities for African-Americans
keep the US from participating in wars
encourage workers in most industries to join unions
expose corruption in government and business
24
The US Government Econ. policy shifted away from laissez faire, The main reason was to:
Make the U.S. more competitive with foreign economies
Reduce the abuses of big business
increase government ownership of major industries
Coordinate the economy for a war effort
25
A major purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to
justify the American colonies' separation and independence
Strengthen the power of the central gov't
Guarantee individual rights to slaves and women
establish a plan for a national government
26
One effect monopolies had on the US economy was they tended to:
keep prices low
Give consumers a greater choice in purchasing goods
lead to greater variety in prices
reduce business competition
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The 19th Amendment was a major victory for the Progressive Party because it
Extended voting rights to women
Prohibited the production, sale, or importing of alcohol
Extended citizenship to AA men and women
Granted workers the right to unionize

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