AMH 2020- Quiz Questions

According to Secretary of State John Foster Dulles (Document 1), why was the "containment" policy of the Truman administration wrong for the times and circumstances? Truman's "containment" policy was too blunt and aggressive an approach for building cooperative international relationships. Dulles believed there was no possible way to contain the spread of communism and that the United States should just accept that a large portion of the world prefers that economic system. Dulles believed that by 1954 communism no longer needed to be contained because it was no longer a threat to the United States and international stability. "Containment" always places the United States in the position of reacting to localized threats, as opposed to creating and controlling its international engagements and stances on its own terms and with authority.

"Containment" always places the United States in the position of reacting to localized threats, as opposed to creating and controlling its international engagements and stances on its own terms and with authority.

Why did the planners of the Iranian coup, 'Operation Ajax,' want to pay members of the Iranian Parliament, or the Majlis? The Majlis was very pro-American, as opposed to the newly elected leader, Mohammed Mossadegh, who was radically anti-American. A vote taken in the Majlis would likely be seen by the public as fair and legal, and therefore appear credible . The Iranian currency was useless, so American dollars had to be used. The Shah of Iran asked the agents to provide gifts of money to his friends in Parliament.

A vote taken in the Majlis would likely be seen by the public as fair and legal, and therefore appear credible

For Great Britain, World War II began when Stalin signed a non-agression pact with Hitler in 1939 Japan invaded Manchuria in 1931 the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941 Germany invaded Poland in 1939

Germany invaded Poland in 1939

How had the experience of fighting in World War II changed the mindset and determination of many African-American soldiers once they returned home? Because African-Americans were not allowed to enlist in the U.S. armed forces at that time, the experience did not alter them at all. Many African-American soldiers wished to remain in Germany, because they believed that society was better there for people of African descent. African-Americans who had fought against Nazis and Fascists and the horrors of racial annihilation abroad were ready to fight against the forces of racial oppression at home. Because they had witnessed the bravery of white soldiers in air battles and on the ground, African-Americans began to accept the fact that they could never attain the same level of skill and achievement as white Americans.

African-Americans who had fought against Nazis and Fascists and the horrors of racial annihilation abroad were ready to fight against the forces of racial oppression at home.

Many immigrants moved to where people spoke the same language there were familiar religious organizations All of the Above there were familiar cultural organizations

All of the Above

The Eight Hour Day movement called for All of the above eight hours for work eight hours for what we will eight hours for sleep

All of the above

What is the irony, or unexpected reality, that President Roosevelt presents in his speech to the nation's governors in 1908? America may occupy a large landmass, but there are hardly any natural resources on it to utilize. Women are not allowed to vote, but without their energy and skills, the nation could not have achieved such a high status in the world. The country may be absorbing millions of immigrants, but through the miracles of modern technology, fewer resources are used. As modern living pulls people further away from a connection with the natural world, modern communities actually rely on natural resources more than ever.

As modern living pulls people further away from a connection with the natural world, modern communities actually rely on natural resources more than ever.

In 1882, the United States adopted a law that, for the first time, singled out a particular nationality for exclusion. What was the nationality that was excluded? Japanese Mexicans Chinese Canadians

Chinese

In 1882, the United States adopted a law that, for the first time, singled out a particular nationality for exclusion. What was the nationality that was excluded? Mexicans Japanese Chinese Canadians

Chinese

Why did America's racial history and current status matter when it came to fighting the Cold War? America's history of expanding democracy and opportunity to African-Americans served as a beacon of hope and example to the budding nationalist movements of Africa and Asia. In competing for the hearts and minds of budding nationalist movements in Africa and elsewhere, American leaders were able to use the history of African-Americans' oppression and disenfranchisement as examples of just how powerful and superior the American system was. During the propaganda battles of the Cold War, the United States was vulnerable to charges of hypocrisy and even fascist behavior by the Soviet Union, when the brutalities of racial injustice came to light in the national and international media. The Cold War was primarily focused on the so-called 'Space Race,' and therefore the issue of genetic and cultural race was rarely an issue.

During the propaganda battles of the Cold War, the United States was vulnerable to charges of hypocrisy and even fascist behavior by the Soviet Union, when the brutalities of racial injustice came to light in the national and international media.

Who or what does Pullman blame for the plight of workers in Pullman? Foreign agitators are spreading discontent among the honest workers of Pullman. The workers are being manipulated by Governor Altgeld because he wants the votes of the working-class people of Illinois. Mr. Pullman accepts full responsibility for his poor business decisions that set the company on the path of struggle and hardship. Governmental regulations increased costs, so Mr. Pullman had to lay off workers and decrease the wages of others.

Foreign agitators are spreading discontent among the honest workers of Pullman.

What is the best interpretation of Governor Altgeld's statement, "They do not stand on the same footing with you, so that much must be overlooked." Mr. Pullman should acknowledge the advantages of money, power, and influence he has over the workers and therefore forgive the workers if some of their actions do not make sense to him. The workers at Pullman are hardworking and noble souls and Mr. Pullman doesn't measure up to them at all. The workers who went on strike at the Pullman plant are men of lesser character than a successful businessman, such as George Pullman. The workers are uneducated and should be forgiven if they do not understand the reasonableness and intent of Mr. Pullman's astute business decisions.

Mr. Pullman should acknowledge the advantages of money, power, and influence he has over the workers and therefore forgive the workers if some of their actions do not make sense to him.

According to John Muir, what is the purpose of natural resources? The value of natural resources lies only in what they provide to men, men of business and industry, especially. The nation's natural resources need to be used to make the machinery and weaponry that will allow America to spread its religion, culture and economic system to all corners of the world, with force if necessary. The unpredictability of nature helps teach people to be aware that dangers are everywhere and they must be prepared. Nature's mountains, rivers, blooms -- all of its bounty -- are a kind of cathedral that people should visit regularly in order to cleanse their spirits and nurture their souls.

Nature's mountains, rivers, blooms -- all of its bounty -- are a kind of cathedral that people should visit regularly in order to cleanse their spirits and nurture their souls.

After the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, Alice Paul began work on getting what passed? The Equal Rights Amendment The Amendment to give 18-year-olds the right to vote The Prohibition Amendment The Amendment to allow the people of a state, instead of the state legislature, to choose their Senator(s)

The Equal Rights Amendment

The outcome of the Pullman Strike is best summarized by which statement? The federal government established itself as the protector of big business and was most concerned with the uninterrupted flow of interstate commerce. The American Railway Union thrived as a result of the successful strike at Pullman, thereby driving up costs to manufacturers, who lost their competitive edge. The federal government established its role as the protector of workers and their rights and workplace conditions. The American Railway Union thrived as a result of the successful strike at Pullman, thereby ensuring the safety and job security of generations of Pullman employees and workers in related fields.

The federal government established itself as the protector of big business and was most concerned with the uninterrupted flow of interstate commerce.

Which statement below best captures the overall point and focus of the New York Times article, Document 3? The news story marks the historical event of the first black man being called up to play in the major leagues and expresses some concern over how Robinson will be treated by his major league peers. The article's intent is to show sympathy for the ballplayers from southern states who are being asked to change their ways and beliefs so quickly. The main focus of the article is on the shrewd business instincts of Branch Rickey and his desire to "tap" into the market for ticket sales to black New Yorkers. The article expresses deep surprise and anxiety on the part of the New York Times' editorial board, about the idea of blacks playing for their beloved Brooklyn Dodgers.

The news story marks the historical event of the first black man being called up to play in the major leagues and expresses some concern over how Robinson will be treated by his major league peers.

According to John Muir, what do a "numerous class of men" believe about the world and its natural resources? Natural resources have no value at all. Women are better in touch with the natural world than men. The value of natural resources lies only in what they provide to men, men of business and industry, especially. Natural resources are God's sacred creation, and should not be touched or harmed in any way, only revered from afar.

The value of natural resources lies only in what they provide to men, men of business and industry, especially.

After the 1930s, more women then men migrated to the United States. True False

True

Between 1860 and 1920, foreign-born residents remained a relatively consistent percent of the total population of the United States. True False

True

Ida B. Wells Barnett marched with the Illinois chapter during the infamous pre-inauguration march on Washington parade. True False

True

If a student misses a quiz and has documentation that meets the University Attendance Policy, they MUST submit it within one week of the missed assignment. True False

True

Japan argued that the 1924 law violated the Gentleman's Agreement. True False

True

Most laborers in factories in the late nineteenth century worked more than a forty hour work week. True False

True

Students may use their own notes when taking quizzes. True False

True

The Atlantic Charter was released as a series of press releases. True False

True

The Women Voters Anti-Suffrage Party of New York portrayed suffrage as a distraction from the war effort. True False

True

There were no U.S. journalists present at the Atlantic Conference. True False

True

Very few people were turned away at Ellis Island. True False

True

What made immigrants at the turn of the century more visible was their settlement in urban areas. True False

True

Which "person" below best exhibits the ideals of a "pragmatic conservationist"? the businessman who believes that natural resources are not useful unless they are harvested and utilized to create something new or power the modern world a conservative leader who holds tightly to traditional religious principles, but who recognizes that the world is changing around him and he must make room for new ways of thinking about societal issues a naturalist who recognizes that the modern world, with its cities, industries, and technology, requires a lot of natural resources to sustain, and the best idea is to protect and manage the nation's resources for the benefit of the most people in the society the naturalist who believes it is a kind of "sin" to impede on nature's processes by damming up a river, forever altering ecosystems downstream, for example

a naturalist who recognizes that the modern world, with its cities, industries, and technology, requires a lot of natural resources to sustain, and the best idea is to protect and manage the nation's resources for the benefit of the most people in the society

Five of the Haymarket defendants were found guilty and given poision put in the electric chair shot hanged

hanged

One strategy that Alice Paul adopted was to go into saloons to confront voters picket the Capitol building picket the White House picket the Supreme Court

picket the White House

The main cause of the firings and reduction in wages for Pullman workers was that George Pullman disdained immigrant workers. the Great Depression. fallout from the Haymarket Affair. that the recession of 1893 caused a severe drop in orders for Pullman cars.

that the recession of 1893 caused a severe drop in orders for Pullman cars.

According to Branch Rickey, the most important characteristics he needed in the first African-American baseball player included each of the elements below except the ability to fight back with courage, determination, and skill whenever someone challenged the right of a black man to play baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers. good character and moral judgment in his personal life. the ability to turn the other cheek, due to predicted treatment and harassment. gracious and professional demeanor when speaking to the public and reporters.

the ability to fight back with courage, determination, and skill whenever someone challenged the right of a black man to play baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

The Atlantic Charter included the following provision the destruction of the Nazi tyranny the destruction of the Axis tyranny the destruction of the Russian tyranny the destruction of the Japanese tyranny

the destruction of the Nazi tyranny

What was the biggest threat to America's national security, according to foreign policy experts in both the Truman and Eisenhower administrations? the gathering number of escaped Nazis who had found refuge in South America, particularly Argentina, at the end of World War II, who refused to give up their struggle to create a master race the spread of radical Islamic ideologies that promoted jihad against the United States the growth in power and influence around the world of Soviet and Chinese communism, combined with the Soviet Union's nuclear capabilities the warming of Earth's climate, which threatened large-scale catastrophes and the displacement of millions of people around the world

the growth in power and influence around the world of Soviet and Chinese communism, combined with the Soviet Union's nuclear capabilities

The employees of Pullman wrote to the governor of Illinois because governors and politicians were always on the side of labor during the Gilded Age and could be counted on for help. the workers' efforts at negotiation with Mr. Pullman and his vice president, Mr. Wickes, were continually rebuffed. the workers at Pullman wanted to announce their planned Socialist revolution. Governor Altgeld grew up in Pullman.

the workers' efforts at negotiation with Mr. Pullman and his vice president, Mr. Wickes, were continually rebuffed.

The purpose of the Central Intelligence Agency, as utilized during the Eisenhower years, was to gather the most talented and experienced foreign policy experts into one institution, located in Washington, D.C., so that the president would always have their guidance close at hand. to ensure that America-friendly, anti-Communist governments emerged out of the post-World War II independence movements, using whatever tools necessary, including illegal, secret, and violent means. to help support all anti-colonial independence movements around the world. to coordinate all of the data and information needed for successful implementation of President Eisenhower's extensive infrastructure projects, such as the National Highway System.

to ensure that America-friendly, anti-Communist governments emerged out of the post-World War II independence movements, using whatever tools necessary, including illegal, secret, and violent means.