In the early 20th c, muckrakers were able to influence American society mainly through their

publication of articles and books

The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920’s was a period when African Americans

created noteworthy works of art and literature

In 1862, the Homestead Act and the Pacific Railway Act were passed primarily to

develop the Midwest and western parts of the country

Yellow journalists created support for the Spanish-American War by writing articles about the

sinking of the US battleship Maine in Havana Harbor

The New Deal changed political thinking in the US because it supported the idea that the

gov shld become involved in the social/economic life of ppl

Sectional differences developed in the United States largely because

economic conditions and interests in each region varied

The purpose of the Interstate Commerce, Sherman Antitrust, & the Clayton Antitrust Acts was to

eliminate unfair business practices

Which fundamental political idea is expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

If the gov denies pple basic rights that gov canbe overthrwn

The main reason FDR attempted to increase the number of Justices on the Supreme Court was to

make the Court more supportive of New Deal programs

Checks and balances was included in the Constitution because the authors were concerned about

one branch of government becoming too strong

The clear and present danger ruling in Schenck v US illustrates the continuing conflict between

free speech and governmental authority

Which quotation from the US Constitution provides for a Federal system of government?

The powrs not delegated to the US are reserved to the states

The significance of the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison is that the decision

established the power of judicial review

Manifest Destiny was used to justify an American desire to

expand the United States to the Pacific Ocean

The Dred Scott decision on the issue of slavery upheld the Southern viewpoint that

Congrss couldn't pass alaw deprving residents their property

The 14th and 15th Amendments, passed during Reconstruction, resulted in

increased individual rights for African Americans

The Louisiana Purchase had great geographic significance for the United States because it

focused the United States on westward expansion

After WWI, the opposition of some members of Congress to the Versailles Treaty was

would require the US to join the League of Nations

During the Depression, expressions such as Hoovervilles and Hoover blankets showed that Hoover

was blamed for the suffering of the poor

Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education advanced the civil rights movement by

declared racial segregation in schools violated the 14th amd

One way the Red Scare of the 1920s & McCarthyism of the 1950s were similar is that both

jeopardized the rights of individuals suspected

The use of implied powers, the amending process, and Sup Court interpretations have resulted in

the Constitution being adapted to fit changing times

Which argument was used to support acquisition of overseas possessions in the late 1800’s?

The US needed to obtain raw materials and new markets.

Which generalization can best be drawn from the experiment with national Prohibition?

Social attitudes can make laws difficult to enforce.

Which events best support the image of the 1920’s as a decade of nativist sentiment?

Passage of the National Origins Act and the rise of the KKK

A significant cause of the Great Depression of the 1930’s was that

unsound banking policies had led to overexpansion of credit

In their plans for Reconstruction, both President Lincoln and President Johnson sought to

allow the South to reenter the nation as quickly as possible

A major argument for independence found in the Declaration of Independence was that the British

deprived Americans of their natural rights

The term robber baron was used to criticize the

tactics of big-business leaders

Why did the US follow a policy of unrestricted immigration during most of the 1800’s?

The American economy needed many unskilled workers

From 1865 to 1900, how did the growth of industry affect American society?

The percentage of Americans living in urban areas increased

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1
In the early 20th c, muckrakers were able to influence American society mainly through their
publication of articles and books
activities as government officials
control over factories
frequent acts of civil disobedience
2
The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920’s was a period when African Americans
used civil disobedience to fight segregation in the army
created noteworthy works of art and literature
migrated to the West in search of land and jobs
left the United States in large numbers to settle in Nigeria
3
In 1862, the Homestead Act and the Pacific Railway Act were passed primarily to
achieve Northern victory in the Civil War
develop the Midwest and western parts of the country
expand overseas markets to Asia and Europe
improve the lives of freed slaves
4
Yellow journalists created support for the Spanish-American War by writing articles about the
destruction of United States sugar plantations by Hawaiians
sinking of the US battleship Maine in Havana Harbor
efforts of the United States to control Mexico
political popularity of William Jennings Bryan
5
The New Deal changed political thinking in the US because it supported the idea that the
rights of workers are less important than business
The SC should have an important role to play in the economy
president’s foreign pol is more imptant than domestic policy
gov shld become involved in the social/economic life of ppl
6
Sectional differences developed in the United States largely because
only northerners were at the Constitutional Convention
economic conditions and interests in each region varied
early Presidents favored urban areas over rural areas
the Federal Government adopted a policy of neutrality
7
The purpose of the Interstate Commerce, Sherman Antitrust, & the Clayton Antitrust Acts was to
reduce imports from foreign nations
increase the power of local governments
reduce the power of the unions
eliminate unfair business practices
8
Which fundamental political idea is expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
The gov't should guarantee every citizen economic security
If the gov denies pple basic rights that gov canbe overthrwn
Rulers derive their right to govern from God
The central gov't and state gov'ts should have equal power
9
The main reason FDR attempted to increase the number of Justices on the Supreme Court was to
make the Court more supportive of New Deal programs
increase the independence of the Court
force it to hear cases involving rights of minorities/women
speed up the Court’s review of cases
10
As we acquired more land between 1803-1850 controversy over these territories focused on the
need for schools and colleges
expansion of slavery
construction of transcontinental railroads
failure to conserve natural resources
11
Checks and balances was included in the Constitution because the authors were concerned about
one branch of government becoming too strong
the states having too much power
the military gaining control of the United States
the people having a voice in government
12
The clear and present danger ruling in Schenck v US illustrates the continuing conflict between
the use of search warrants and the rights of the accused
religious freedom and separation of church and state
free speech and governmental authority
state powers and Federal powers
13
Which quotation from the US Constitution provides for a Federal system of government?
Faith & credit shall begiven in ea stat to...everyother stat
Every bill shall...be presented to the President
The powrs not delegated to the US are reserved to the states
He shall have power w advice & consent of Senate appoint
14
The significance of the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison is that the decision
upheld the constitutionality of a national bank
limited Presidential control of foreign policy
advanced civil rights for minorities
established the power of judicial review
15
Manifest Destiny was used to justify an American desire to
control the area located east of the Appalachian Mountains
warn European countries against colonizing Latin America
expand the United States to the Pacific Ocean
limit the number of immigrants entering the country
16
The Dred Scott decision on the issue of slavery upheld the Southern viewpoint that
Congrss couldn't pass alaw deprving residents their property
the power of the Court does not extend to cases of race
a vote should be held to decide the legality of slavery
the economic wellbeing of somestates depended on slave labor
17
When were amds: income tax, direct election of Senators, Prohibition, & women suffrage enacted?
New Deal
Progressive Era
The Gilded Age
Reconstruction
18
The 14th and 15th Amendments, passed during Reconstruction, resulted in
equal rights for women in the United States
additional rights for Southern segregationists
expanded rights for Native American Indians on reservations
increased individual rights for African Americans
19
The Louisiana Purchase had great geographic significance for the United States because it
reduced British control of North America
focused the United States on westward expansion
decreased tensions with Native American Indians
extended United States control over Mexico
20
Which development led to the other three?
widespread use of child labor
shift from a rural to an urban lifestyle
growth of tenements and slums
rapid industrial growth
21
After WWI, the opposition of some members of Congress to the Versailles Treaty was
did not punish the Central Powers harshly enough
would require US to assume the cost of rebuilding European
did not give the US an important role in world affairs
would require the US to join the League of Nations
22
During the Depression, expressions such as Hoovervilles and Hoover blankets showed that Hoover
supported relief and public housing for the needy
was blamed for the suffering of the poor
used the military to aid the unemployed
was seen as a role model
23
Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education advanced the civil rights movement by
declared racial segregation in schools violated the 14th amd
guaranteeing equal voting rights to African Americans
upholding the principle of separate but equal facilities
banning racial segregation in hotels and restaurants
24
Delegates to the Constitutional Conven. adopted the Great Compromise to settle differences over
interstate trade
representation in Congress
slavery
taxation
25
One way the Red Scare of the 1920s & McCarthyism of the 1950s were similar is that both
jeopardized the rights of individuals suspected
addressed the issue of increased gov bureaucracy after a war
occurred during times of economic depression
led to the imprisonment of ethnic minorities during wartime
26
The use of implied powers, the amending process, and Sup Court interpretations have resulted in
a general loss of individual rights
a strengthening of the principle of separation of powers
the Constitution being adapted to fit changing times
the limiting of Presidential power in domestic affairs
27
Which argument was used to support acquisition of overseas possessions in the late 1800’s?
US should be the 1st world power to build a colonial empire
The doctrine of Manifest Destiny had become obsolete.
The US needed to obtain raw materials and new markets.
The spread of Marxist ideas had to be stopped.
28
Which generalization can best be drawn from the experiment with national Prohibition?
People will sacrifice willingly for the common good.
Social attitudes can make laws difficult to enforce.
Americans resent higher taxes.
Morality can be legislated successfully.
29
Which events best support the image of the 1920’s as a decade of nativist sentiment?
the Washington Naval Conference and the Kellogg-Briand Pact
the Scopes trial and the passage of women’s suffrage
Passage of the National Origins Act and the rise of the KKK
the growth of the auto industry and the Teapot Dome Affair
30
According to the theory of laissez faire, the economy functions best when the government
does not interfere in business
subsidizes business so that it can compete worldwide
owns major industries
regulates businesses for the good of the majority
31
A significant cause of the Great Depression of the 1930’s was that
consumer goods were relatively inexpensive
a wave of violent strikes had paralyzed the major industries
unsound banking policies had led to overexpansion of credit
a decrease in tariffs had increased competition from abroad
32
In their plans for Reconstruction, both President Lincoln and President Johnson sought to
force the South to pay reparations to the Federal Government
est the Republicans as the only political party in the South
allow the South to reenter the nation as quickly as possible
punish the South for starting the Civil War
33
A major argument for independence found in the Declaration of Independence was that the British
deprived Americans of their natural rights
censored American representatives in Parliament
refused to sell products to Americans
stopped participating in the slave trade
34
The British system of mercantilism was opposed by many American colonists because it
placed restrictions on trading
discouraged the export of raw materials to England
encouraged colonial manufacturing
placed quotas on immigration
35
The term robber baron was used to criticize the
unskilled labor of illegal immigrants
dishonesty of carpetbaggers
corruption of government officials
tactics of big-business leaders
36
Why did the US follow a policy of unrestricted immigration during most of the 1800’s?
Most Americans desired a more diversified culture
US wanted to help nations by taking in their surplus pop
The American economy needed many unskilled workers
Business/indstry depended onthe capital broughtby immigrants
37
Hamiltons argumnt that the gov has the powr to create aBank is based on which part ofthe Const?
the elastic clause
guarantees to the States
the Bill of Rights
the Preamble
38
From 1865 to 1900, how did the growth of industry affect American society?
Population centers shifted from the Northeast to the South
The percentage of Americans living in urban areas increased
Restrictions on imm created a more homogeneous culture
US experienced the disappearance of the traditional society
39
Which Presidential action is an example of the unwritten constitution?
consulting with the Cabinet
appointing Justices to the Supreme Court
submitting a treaty to the Senate for ratification
granting pardons for Federal crimes
40
The Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 was mainly concerned with
reducing consumption of alcoholic beverages
expanding women’s rights
improving treatment of the mentally ill
ending slavery in all the states

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