(HIS 2) Chapter 19&20 quiz
aluminum
As America developed industrially, it needed access to all of the following raw materials except... *aluminum. *copper. *rubber. *tin.
break a pledge he had made to not seek another term in office
Because of the Roosevelt-Taft feud, Theodore Roosevelt decided to
protestants
Which of the following religious groups was particularly supportive of the War of 1898?... *Protestants *Jews *Catholics *Mennonites
term limits
Which of the following was not a method adopted during the Progressive Era to improve government?... *Initiative *Term limits *Direct primary *Referendum
jane addams
Who is best associated with the Hull House?
the white
Wilson's definition of progressivism applied to _______ only.
an unnecessary war
In the presidential contest of 1900, Roosevelt's enemies the Democrats claimed that the Philippine conflict was... *a useful war *a splendid little war *an unnecessary war *genocide
ulysses grant
All of the following were major proponents of imperialism at the end of the 19th century except... *Albert Beveridge. *Henry Cabot Lodge. *Ulysses Grant. *Theodore Roosevelt.
racial equality
All of the following were motivating ideas for American imperialism according to President McKinley except... *racial superiority. *commerce. *racial equality. *evangelism.
the creation of the federal trade commission
Part of Wilson's anti-trust program was... *the creation of the Bureau of Corporations. *the creation of the Federal Trade Commission. *the abolishment of the Railroad Commission. *the reenactment of the Bank of the United States.
by convincing congress to pass legislation
President Theodore Roosevelt accomplished the majority of his progressive agenda... *by convincing Congress to pass legislation. *by working with Congress to compromise on legislation. *through executive actions. *through a popular speaking tour.
1902 coal strike
President Theodore Roosevelt intervened personally to break which strike?... *1902 coal strike *1904 Pullman strike *1900 Pinkerton strike *1906 Standard Oil strike
1895-1898
The Cuban War for Independence against Spain lasted how long? *From 1895 to 1897 *From 1895 to 1898 *From 1896 to 1898 *From 1897 to 1898
the spanish ambassador to the US
The author of the infamous de Lôme letter was Depuy de Lôme. Who was he?... *A Spanish spy *A Cuban spy *An American traitor *The Spanish ambassador to the United States
city manager plan
A system of governance in which a trained administrator was appointed to run a city was called a... *mayoral plan. *county judge plan. *city-manager plan. *city council plan.
isolationism
According to your textbook, after the Civil War, Americans generally favored ___________________ in foreign policy.
germany
In 1899, the United States divided control of the Samoa Islands with... *Great Britain. *France. *Germany. *Spain.
were implemented by the progressives
Many of the reforms pushed by the Populists... *had disastrous effects when implemented. *were very successful in changing society. *were implemented by the progressives. *had no effect on their intended areas.
the triangle shirtwaist factory
Need for reforming the workplace was brought to national attention in 1911 when a fire broke out at
square deal
President Theodore Roosevelt's presidential plan was called the
3 years
The United States and the Philippines were at war with each other for how many years at the turn of the 19th century?
sugar cane
The cash crop that made Hawaii valuable to the United States was
the US acquisition of Alaska in 1867
The term Seward's folly applies to... *The United States acquisition of Alaska in 1866. *the United States acquisition of Alaska in 1867. *the United States acquisition of Alaska in 1868. *the United States acquisition of Alaska in 1880.
underwood-simmons tariff
This lowered tariff rates for the first time since the Civil War... *Dingley Tariff *Underwood-Simmons Tariff *Mongrel Tariff *Federal Reserve Act
upton sinclair's "the jungle"
What book brought to light the abuses in the United States meatpacking industry in the early 20th century?
the Maine
What is the name of the U.S. battleship that famously sank in Havana Harbor in 1898? *The Virginia *The Massachusetts *The Maine *The Alamo
the commission system
What new method of governing cities was first implemented in Galveston, Texas, after a hurricane destroyed the city?... *The commission system *The spoils system *The city-manager system *The Ohio system
to combat misuse of the tariff by corporations
What reason did Wilson give for proposing tariff reform? *To force American companies to compete with cheaper foreign goods *To combat misuse of the tariff by corporations *To smooth the way for the passage of the income tax *He believed it was no longer needed
regulate, eliminate
Whereas Theodore Roosevelt's New Nationalism plan wanted to ________ trusts, Woodrow Wilson's New Freedom plan wanted to________ them.
william mckinley
Which United States president was responsible for the annexation of Hawaii? *James Garfield *Grover Cleveland *William McKinley *Benjamin Harrison
the philippines, puerto rico, and guam
As a result of the Treaty of Paris, Spain received $20 million from the United States in return for all of the following territories except... *the Philippines, Guam, and the Dominican Republic. *the Dominican Republic, Guam, and Wake Island. *Puerto Rico, Guam, and Wake Island. *the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam.
europe
In the late 19th century, Americans began to consider expanding into all of the following areas except... *Asia. *the Pacific. *Latin America. *the Caribbean. *Europe.
samuel mcclure
The father of the muckrakers, and their style of writing, could be considered... *Theodore Roosevelt. *Wilfred Brimley. *Samuel McClure. *Ida Tarbell.
northern securities company
The first monopoly broken up by President Theodore Roosevelt was... *Northern Securities Company. *IGN Railroad. *American Oil Corporation. *General Electric.
they believed that christianity had gotten too far from the lower economic classes
The groups behind the YWCA and YMCA created their programs because
the war boosted american self-confidence and reinforced racist attitudes
Which of the following statements regarding the consequences of the War of 1898 is most accurate? *The war boosted American self-confidence and reinforced racist attitudes. *The war made Americans realize imperialism was not necessary. *The war ushered in a period of isolationism. *The war was ultimately very unpopular.
young womens christian association
Which of the following was not an example of a group created during the Progressive Era to promote social justice?... *General Federation of Women's Club *Chicago Women's Club *Women's Christian Temperance Union *Young Women's Christian Association
yellow journalism
_____________________ is a sensationalist style of newspaper reporting that appeared during the Spanish-American War (War of 1898).
dollar diplomacy
______________________ was President Taft's use of the State Department to help American companies and banks invest in foreign countries.
emilio aguinaldo
_______________________ was the leader of the Filipino nationalists during the War of 1898.