US History cumulative exam review

Between 1915 and 1917, how did the stategies the germans used at sea differ from those of the allied powers? A. Germany attacked nonmilitary ships and those of the United states, a country not involved in the war. B. Germany refused to stop their attacks despite complaints from the United States and other neutural countries. C. Germany included the use of submarines in the type of boars used to attack enemy ships D. Germany used their submarines and other military ships for both commercial and military purposes.

A Germany attacked nonmilitary ships and those of the United states, a country not involved in the war.

In what year did the great depression begin? A. 1929 B. 1939 C. 1949 D. 1919

A 1929

In the 1920, mass media help popularize which of these sports heroes? A. Babe ruth B. jesse owens C. mickey mantle D. ted williams

A Babe Ruth

What was one of President Wilson's Fourteen Points? A. establishing a League of Nations B. imposing tarrifs on trade C. restoring the alliance system D. mainntaining a sea blockage on germnay

A Establishing a league of nations

How did the Smoot Hawley Tarrif act contribute to the great depression? A. Foreign countries refused to buy american goods due to its passage. B. Higher income taxes made it harder for families to buy goods C. fewer americans bought domestic goods due to increase cost D. successful american businesses forced foreign businesses to close.

A Foreign countries refused to buy american goods due to its passage

Which other member of the triple allliance first supported austria hungary invasion of serbia? A. Germany B. Ottoman empire C. Russia D. Great Britian

A Germany

Which of the following describes an effect of the war that Americans experienced on the home front? A. Increased work opportunities B. Increased avaliability of goods C. decreased patrionism D. decreased government involvment.

A Increased work opportunities

Who was called the shakepeare of harlem during the harlem renaissance? A. langston hughes B. james weldon johnson C. claude mckay D. louis armstrong

A Langston Hughes

How did people on the home front use liberty bonds to support the WW1 effort? A. Liberty bonbs helped the government pay for the war B. Liberty bonds freed prisoners to fight in the war effort. C. Liberty bonds helped the government recruit soilgers D. Liberty bonds saved resources for soldiers in the war.

A Liberty bonds helped the government pay for the war.

Which two cities were the most popular destination during the Great Migration? A. New york and Chicago B. Atlanta and New york C. Detroit and Chicago D. Chicago and Atlanta

A New york and Chicago

Which of the following correctly characterizes the different post-war goals of the United States and the Soviet Union? A. The US wanted to promote democracy throughout the world, while the USSR wished to spread a single-partysystem. B. The US wishes to remain out of the affairs of other nations, while the USSR wanted to become a superpower. C. The US needed to create a buffer zone in Eastern Europe, while the USSR wished to stay out of its border nations. D. The US pushed for government control of the economy worldwide, while the USSR promoted the free market system.

A The US wanted to promote democracy throughout the world, while the USSR wished to spread a single-partysystem.

Which statement best explains how manufacturers contributed to the economic slowdown that led to the great depression? A. They were overproducing goods B. They were not meeting consumer demands C. They were charging high prices for their products D. They were unable to pay back loans borrowed from banks.

A They were overproducing goods

Why did European nations form alliances in the early 1900s? A. They were unsure they could protect themselves if attacked by large nations B. They wanted more colonies in africa and asia. C. they wanted to join with others who shared their culture and religion. D. They wanted to form groups that made trade easier,.

A They were unsure they could protect themselves if attacked by large nations.

Which is best example of how women went against social norms during the roaring twenties? A. Women became flappers who danced the charleston. B. Women became buisness people who bought cars C. Women became celebrities who starred in movies D. Women became landlords who bought property.

A Women became flappers who danced the charleston.

Which best defines a talkie during the 1920s? A. a film with sound B. a radio broadcast of a speech C. a singer who performed at concerts D. a musical with lyrics

A a film with sound

What is consumerism? A. a pattern of wanting and buying new products B. a pattern of saving most of one's money C. a pattern of raising prices on store bought goods D. a pattern of lowering prices on farm produced goods

A a pattern of wanting and buying new products

Which industry boosted consumerism in the 1920s, feeding economic growth? A. advertising B. electricity C. farming D. manufaturing

A advertising

In the early 1900s, the Chicago Defender was A. an african american newspaper B. a novel by langston hughes C. an african american song D. an africna american novelist

A an African American newspaper

During the 1920s, people would buy stock on margin which meant that they. A. Bought it on credit B. paid cash for it C. paid in installments D. bought it on speculation

A bought it on credit

The new deal ended because A. strong opposition to its program had grown B. the economy had recovered C. all its flaws had been deemed unconstitutional D. wartime military growth had reduced unemployment.

A strong opposition to its program had grown.

The formation of the united nations was a response to A. the post war desire for international cooperation B. the truman doctrin which tries to contain communism C. the creation of the marshall plan to help rebuild europe D. the formation of the defense organization NATO

A the post war desire for international cooperation

What was one of the aims of the social security act of 1935? A. to ensure the elderly had income B. to limit the reach of private pension funds C. to provide job opportunities for people with disabilities D. to allow people to retire earlier

A to ensure the elderly had income

Many americans faced social consequences of the depression, but one direct economic consequence was. A.unemployment B. hunger C. hoovervilles D. shanytowns

A unemployment

What changes occured as a result of the New deal? check all that apply A. banking regulations. B. financial equality C. improved infranstructure D. poverty relief E. health care for everyone

A, C, D Banking regulations improved infranstucuture poverty relief

What rights did the national labor relation act (NLRA) grant workers? check all that apply. A. the right to bargain as a group. B. the right to have health insurance C. the right to form unions D. the right to have vacation time E. the right to go on strike

A, C, E The right to bargain as a group The right to form unions The right to go on strike

When WW1 was beginning in Europe, the United states was trading profitably with. A. The triple entente and the Triple Alliance. B. the triple entente and the concert of europe C. the triple alliance and concert of europe D. the concert of europe and the central powers

A. The triple entene and the triple alliance

The jazz age occured during which decade? A. 1910s B. 1920s C. 1930s D. 1940s

B 1920s

In the 1920s, many rural banks failed because A. banks had speculated in stocks B. farmers could not repay their loans C. the stock market surged D. consumers took their money out

B Farmers could not repay their loans

How did Henry Ford's model t contribute to the culture of the roaring twenties A. The Model T used traditional manufacturing methods and was expensive B. The Model T stimulated an overall feeling of prosperity C. The Model T encouraged mass production in other insustries D. The Model T was a symbol of the extreme wealth generated in this period.

B The model T stimulated an overall feeling of prosperity

Why did many European nations quickly join WW1 following the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand in 1914? A. They were ready for war B. They had pledge to fight with other nations C. They wanted to prevent more assassinations. D. They were ordered by the United states.

B They had pledge to fight with other nations

The tenessee valley authority (TVA) benefited the tennessee valley reigon because it helped A. buiild new homes B. develop infranstructure C. fund new businesses D. regulate electricity

B develop infrastructure

which of the following best describes the US when Herbert Hoover took office? A. just coming out of WW1 B. economically prosperous C. entering the great depression D. economically depressed

B economically prosperous

Why did President Wilson want the Us to provide leadership at the end of WW1? A. He wanted to ensure economic stablility in the nations affected by the war B. he believed the us would be able to protect world peace. C. he felt that us was in a position to dominate international waters D. he thought the us could avoid future world conflicts by asserting its dominance

B he believed the us would be able to protect world peace.

While consumerism during the 1920s boosted the economy, it also led to A. more savings B. higher debt C. lower debt D. fewer stocks

B higher debt

What effect did the overuse of credit had on the economy in the 1920s? A. it made the economy stronger B. it made the economy weaker C. it made parts of the economy stronger D. it solved the problem of overproduction

B it made the economy weaker

The cotton club was famous for which of the following? A. food B. music C. art D. poetry

B music

An immediate effect of the Scopes trial on American society was that. A. the trail ended the debate over teaching evolution and creationism B. people learned the scientific evidence for the theory of evolution. C. people voted to get rid of laws regarding school curriculum. D. the trial was the first in a series of major media events.

B people learned the scientific evidence for the theory of evolution.

Read the excerpt from the poem harlem by Langston Hughes What happends to a dream deffered? does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Maybe it just sags Like a heavy load. Or does it explode? According to the poem, the speaker feels that the relationship between whites and african americans is. A. happy and equal B. tense and unequal C. strong but calm D. unhappy but peaceful

B tense and unequal

Which of the following best describes the relationship between president wilson fourteen poinrs and the treaty of versailles? A. the fourteen points formed the basis for the treaty of versailles B. the fourteen points proposed created the league of nations, the treaty of versailles confirmed it. C. the fourteen points rejected the basis for the treaty of versailles and opposed ending the war D. the fourteen points had no likeness to the treaty of versailles.

B the fourteen points proposed created the league of nations, the treaty of versailles confirmed it.

Ernest Hemingway, part of the lost generation, often wrote works related to A. the excesses of wealth B. the futility of war C. the conflict between classes D. the hope of youth

B the futility of war

As an african american prohibitonist, frederick douglass was in favor of the 18th amendment because he A. thought enslavers were more abusive to enslave people when they drank B. withnessed enslavers trying to control enslaved people with alcohol. C. withnessed enslaved people getting drunk too often in their limited down time D. thought it was morally wrong for the government to use alcohol as a source of income.

B withnessed enslavers trying to control enslaved people with alcohol.

Which of the following describes a responsibility of the FDIC? A. to regulate trade on the stock market. B. to limit the losses of bank account holders C. to reduce the risk of investing in stocks. D. to monitor whether corporations follow the law.

B to limit the losses of bank account holders

According to the passage, what were George C. Marshall's nonmilitary contributions after World War II? Check all that apply. A. He served as president of the United States. B. He assisted in developing NATO, which helped Western Europe rebuild after the war. C. He redesigned and reconstructed key government buildings in Western Europe that were destroyed in the war D. He created the Marshall Plan, which provided economic support for war-torn regions E. He helped stop the spread of communism in Western Europe.

B, D ,E He assisted in developing NATO, which helped Western Europe rebuild afte He created the Marshall Plan, which provided economic support for war-torn regions He helped stop the spread of communism in Western Europe.

Which is the best example of an effect of the Harlem Renaissance on music? A. It brought ragtime to a wider american audience B. It brought spirituals to many african american churches. C. It brought jazz to a wider american audience D. It brought the blues to many african americans churches

C It brought jazz to a wider American audience.

What did President Wilson's Fourteen points propose about communication between nations A. The world's leader should form secret international agreements B. The world's leader should hold meetings on a set scheduel C. The world's leader should handle disputes openly. D. The world's leader should settle disputes privately,

C The world's leader should handle disputes openly

About how many people moved away from the Great plain states during the great depression? A. 100,000 B. 250,000 C. 2.5 milllion D. 10 million

C 2.5 milllion

Which military action led to the start of WW1? A. Germany's invasion of france B. Russia's invasion of germany C. Austria- Hungarys invasion of serbia. D. Italy invasion of bosnia.

C Austria Hungary's invasion of serbia

Why did the Zimmermann Telegram between Germany and Mexico concern the United States? A. Germany promised to supply Mexico with U- boats to attack American commerical ships B. Germany promised to set up a king in Mexico undermining democracy in the americas C. Germany promised to help mexico reconquer texas, new mexico, and arizona. D. Germany promised to invade the us across the texas- mexico border.

C Germany promised to help mexico reconquer texas, new mexico, and arizona.

What did the Eighteenth Amendment to the US constitution accomplish? A.It renewed the production, sale, and transportation of alcohol in the US. B. It gave women, African Americans, and Asians the right to vote C. It banned the production, sale, and transportation of alcohol in the US. D. it provided for a graduated income tax on all working Americans.

C It banned the production, sale, and transportation of alcohol in the US

Austria hungary's takeover of Bosnia in 1908 was an example of how tensions increased when. A. alliances drew countries into war B. large nation fought over colonies C. large nations dominated small nations D. native peoples protected their homelands.

C Large nations dominated small nations

Look at the statements below about the 1930s. Loss of grasses left topsoil loose and unprotected Higher winds frequently blew on the great plains valuable topsoil needed by farmers was thus blown away ________________________________________________________________________________ Which statements belong on the blank line? A. On farms, crops were not rotated and soil nutrients were used up B. farm production harmed fertile land. C. Millions of acres of productive farmland became barren desert. D. on ranches, herds overgrazed and damaged grasses.

C Millions of acres of productive farmland became barren desert.

Women were asked to work in factories during ww1 because A. most women could be paid less than men B. most men refused to do factory work C. most men were away fighting in the war. D. most women didn't want to stay at home.

C Most men were away fighting in the war

The feeling of fervent devotion toward one's nation above all others is known as ______ A. Militarism B. Neutrality C. Nationalism D. Colonialism

C Nationalism

How did prohibition affect corruption in the early 1900s? A. Prohibition decreased corruption because it leaned up the liquor industry. B. Prohibition increased corruption in Chicago but not the rest of the country. C. prohibition increased corruption because people ignored the law. D. Prohibition decreased corruption in Chicago but not the rest of the country.

C Prohibition increased corruption because people ignored the law.

During the 1925 Scopes trial, the prosecution's main argument was that A. Darwin's theory of evolution was not scientific B. Darwin's theory of evolution was scientific. C. schools had to teach biblical creationism D. evolution should be taught along with creation

C Schools had to teach biblical creationism.

What was the connection between President Wilson's Fourteen Points and Germany's surrender? A. The Fourteen points were based on the terms of the surrender B. The Fourteen points were unilaterally accepted by Germany's advisories, leading to Germany's surrender C. The Fourteen points established the terms for Germany's surrender D. The Fourteen points were developed in consultation with Germany's leaders.

C The Fourteen points established the terms for Germany's surrender.

Why did Congress pass the Volstead Act to go along with the Eighteen Amendment? A. The Volstead Act banned the sale of alcohol in additional states proposed by Congress. B.The Volstead Act prohibited people from drinking alcohol as well as selling and shipping it. C.The Volstead Act provided for the enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment. D.The Volstead Act governed the sale of alcohol in states omitted from the Eighteenth Amendment.

C The Volstead Act provided for the enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment.

Which statement summarizes the effect of the work progress administration? (WPA) A. The WPA brought international artists to the country B. The WPA made unemployment payments C. The WPA created jobs for the unemployed D. The WPA helped construct the national highway sysyem

C The WPA created jobs for the unemployed

During the early years of WW1, which of the following did the germans use to great advantage? A. the field telephone B. the machine gun C. the submarine D. the tank

C The submarine

What was germany main goal after WW1? A. to help the Us develop the plan for the League of Nations B. to make france return all of the territory it had occupied during the war. C. to restore germany to a world power D. to become allies with the United Kingdom

C To restore Germany to a world power

Which did Irving Berlin write? A. the age of innocence B. the sun also rises C. white Christmas D. it girl

C White christmas

In the early 1900s, Al capone was a A. firefighter B. entertainer C. bootlegger D. policeman

C bootlegger

What was the name for people who decided not to settle in one place but instead traveled along the rail lines during the depression? A. the homeless B. wanderers C. hoboes D. hoovervilles

C hoboes

A main indicator of the spread of homelessness during the Great Depression was A. bread lines B. unemployment C. hoovervilles D. westward migration

C hoovervilles

The United Nations was established so that it could resolve conficts between nations by. A. launching military attacks B. forming blockades C. imposing sanctions D. occupying border countries

C imposing sanctions

Which statement about the new deal is correct? A. it ended after the start of WW2. B. It had no long term effecr on the country C. it was unable to end the depression D. it delayed us entry into ww2.

C it was unable to end the depression

After he took office, President Roosevelt immediately started implementing his new deal programs in order to. A. reassure the world that the US would help B. limit the remaining influence of President Hoover C. make americans feel more confident about their future. D. inspire other countries to take action to help their people

C make americans feel more confident about their future

Both Ernest Hemingway and F. scott Fitzgerald were. A. successful playwrights B. optimistic reporters C. pessimistic novelists. D. unsuccessful artist.

C pessimistic novelists.

Why was the 1920s called the roaring twenties? A. the decade ushered in the beggining of radio programming. B. the decade ushered in several new and noisy fads. C. the decade ushered in an era of prosperity and rebellion. D. the decade ushered in an era of protest and dissatisfaction

C the decade ushered in an era of prosperity and rebellion.

The main purpose of the Anti saloon League in the early 1900s was A. to educate the public about the social ills of alcohol B. to close down bars and saloons in the west only C. to pass a constitutional amendment outlawing alcohol D. to lobby congress for legislation that would outlaw bars.

C to pass a constitutional amendment outlawing alcohol

Why were tanks developed during WW1? A. to provide shelter from poison gas. B. to carry heavy anti aircraft guns. C. to protect soldiers when they attacked trenches D. to be advance scouts for infantry

C to protect soldiers when they attacked trenches.

What was a shared reason why Austria Hungary and Germany became members of the Triple Alliance? A. They had weak rulers. B. They had weak armies C. They shared ethnic ties D. They wanted to increase trade.

C. They shared ethnic ties

After WW2, stalin said that the soviet union needed a buffer zone to protect it from attack. This idea resulted in the USSR expanding its control into A. Northern africa B. Western Europe C. the Middle East D. Eastern Europe

D Eastern Europe

Which best describes how the Great migration affected Northern cities? A. Northern cities changed very little as African Americans moved in. B. Northern cities became as segregated as the Southern cities, C. Northern cities forced African Americans into segregated neighborhoods. D. Northern cities grew more diverse as African Americans shared their culture.

D Northern cities grew more diverse as African Americans shared their culture.

Which country was a member of the Central Powers? A. Russia B. Serbia C. Italy D. Ottoman Empire

D Ottoman Empire

Which of the following best explains what happens when consumers think the economy is struggling? A. People spend more, businesses produce less, and unemployment rises B. People spend more, businesses produce a lot, and unemployment is low. C. People spend less, businesses produce too much, and unemployment is low. D. People spend less, businesses produce less, and unemployment rises.

D People spend less, businesses produce less, and unemployment rises.

After World War II, why did the USSR want to control countries in Eastern Europe? A. The USSR mostly needed the region's raw materials for its own economy. B. The USSR primarily wanted to unite all of the people under one religion. C. The USSR had controlled most of these countries before the war. D. The USSR needed to protect its western border from future attacks.

D The USSR needed to protect its western border from future attacks.

How was the United States' policy of containment related to the Marshall Plan? A. If the United States could contain the USSR and stop it from trading with other nations, the Marshall Plan would be successful. B. By containing the economic growth of the USSR, the United States could use the Marshall Plan to stop the spread of capitalism. C. The USSR could only be contained by military force, so the Marshall Plan built up the military of the United States. D. The United States believed that the economic aid provided by the Marshall Plan would help contain the spread of Communism.

D The United States believed that the economic aid provided by the Marshall Plan would help contain the spread of Communism.

During the cold war, how were the policy of containment and the domino theory related? A. The policy of containment helped the USSR establish a number of buffer zones, or "dominoes." B. The United States believed that containment would make it easier for countries to fall to Communism like dominoes. C. The policy of containment and the domino theory had no direct connection to one another. D. The United States thought that if Communism could not be contained, then countries would fall to Communism like dominoes.

D The United States thought that if Communism could not be contained, then countries would fall to Communism like dominoes.

Which of the following weapons helped continue the stalemate on battlefields during WW1? A. the tank B. the submarine C. the fighter plane D. the machine gun

D The machine gun

How many americans view president wilson's goal of establishing an international peacekeeping organization after WW1? A. They supported it because they wanted the US to get more involved in world affairs. B. They opposed it because they feared that Wilson had made to many compromises in the Senate to get it passed. C. They supported it because they believed it would give the Us more prestige around the world. D. They opposed it because isolationist sentiment was growing, and many people feared American involvement in another war.

D They opposed it because isolationist sentiment was growing, and many people feared American involvement in another war.

Which statement best supports militarization? A. Our top priority should be to achieve world peace B. Diplomacy is the best means of protecting our nation's strength. C. Every effort should be made to understand our neighbors point of view. D. We must strengthen the armed forces and build strong defenses against invasion.

D We must strengthen the armed forces and build strong defenses against invasion.

John Scopes, the defedant in the 1925 scopes trail was. A. an attorney B. a journalist C. a judge D. a teacher

D a teacher

Which of the following led to dust storms during the 1930s? A. the pratice of crop rotation B. ranching and heavy rains C. farmers financial problems D. both farming and drought

D both farming and drought.

The civilian conservation corps (CCC) provided relief to americans by. A. helping to reduce flooding on farms B. bringing electricity to the southeast C. teaching people to recycle to save money D. creating jobs that gave young men food and shelter.

D creating jobs that gave young men food and shelter.

Which of the following was considered unpatriotic in the United States during WW1? A. offering jobs to women B. rationing food and fuel C. discriminating againts the germans D. criticizing the government

D criticizing the government

A result of jazz development during the 1920s and 1930s was that many people. A. began performing spirituals B. claimed credit for jazz C. rejected the ragtime sound D. embraced jazz music

D embraced jazz music

Which statement best explains how farming affected the economic slowdown that led to the great depression? A. high demands was met with high output B. produce prices were constantly rising C. large machines made farms more efficient D. even though prices and demand were falling, production increased.

D even though prices and demand were falling, production increased

At the end of WW1, president Wilson offended members of the US senate by . . . A. traveling to europe B. opposing the League of Nations C. opposing the views of Henry Cabot Lodge D. excluding them from the peace process

D excluding them from the peace process

How did the allies point of view affect germany during the peace process after ww1? A. Germans were anxious to join forces with the allies to help prevent future conflict B. Germans were grateful for being allowed to rebuild their economy C. Germans felt threatened by the formation of the League of Nations. D. Germans were angry about their harsh punishment.

D germans were angry about their harsh punishment

During WW1, the second phase in battles that crossed enemy lines and approached trenches was. A. heavy bombardment B. sniper fire C. aerial bombing D. infantry attack

D infantry attack

The aspect of a specific location that makes people want to move away are called. A. opportunities B. pull factors C. migrations D. push factors

D push factors

Which best describes what drew migrants to california in the 1930s? A. opportunities in coal mining B. family that had migrated previously C. the promise of free housing D. the promise of fruit picking jobs

D the promise of fruit picking jobs

What best describes the governments of the US and the soviet union after WW2? A. The us had a single party system, and the soviet union had a democratic system B. both the us and the soviet union had a democratic system C. both the us and the soviet union had a single party system D. the us had a democratic system, and the soviet union had a single party system.

D the us had a democratic system, and the soviet union had a single party system.

In the 1920s, how did manufacturers made products faster and more cheaply? A. They reused old designs and models B. They offered a smaller range of goods C. They saved on cost by not advertising much. D. They adopted Henry Ford's manufacturing techniques.

D they adopted henry fords manufacturing techniques

Why were prominent American writers of the 1920s called the lost generation? A. they lost books stored in europe during the war B. they lost their ability to write creatively during the war C. the survived the war, but were physically wounded D. they had trouble adjusting to life in the postwar era.

D they had trouble adjusting to life in the postwar era.

What is the purpose of the United Nations universal declaration of human rights? A. to protect the rights of people in democratic countries B. to promote democracy around the world C. to bring about changes in government in communist countries D. to protect the rights of people around the world

D to protect the rights of people around the world

Some proponents of Prohibition supported the policy on religious grounds because they A. thought that Prohibition would help eliminate poverty. B. associated excessive drinking with violent crime. C. believed that alcohol should be used only for medicine D. viewed excessive drinking as immoral behavior.

D viewed excessive drinking as immortal behavior

A major change women experienced during the post world war 1 era was that they started. A. wearing long hemlines B. dancing and drinking alcohol C. driving cars and trucks D. working outside the home

D working outside the home

The treaty that ended WW1, but was rejected by the US senate was called the treaty of ___

Versailles