Unit 3 History Test
In the presidential election of 1892, who was the Populist candidate who garnered a surprising 8 percent of the total popular vote, majorities in four states, and twenty-two electoral votes? WIZ A William Jennings Bryan B Grover Cleveland C James Weaver D Jacob Coxey
James Weaver
The Homestead Strike in 1892 was a protest against which of the following? WIZ A The Dingley Tariff, which raised rates to new highs on certain commodities. B The national government was providing free land out West to railroads. C The Wilson-Gorman Tariff, which did little to promote overseas trade as a way of saving the economy. D The Carnegie Steel Company had reduced the salaries of iron and steel workers.
The Carnegie Steel Company had reduced the salaries of iron and steel workers.
What was the largest factor in the end of the Populist Party as a political force? WIZ A The Democrats co-opted many of the Populists' positions and candidates. B The farmers were marginalized by the power of big business, which prevented the farmers from uniting. C Urban laborers found a different party to support, destroying the coalition which had put the Populist Party into power. D With the coinage of silver, many of the reforms the Populist Party sought had been accomplished.
The Democrats co-opted many of the Populists' positions and candidates.
What term do scholars use to describe national politics from 1896 to 1932? AP A Second party system B Third party system C Fourth party system D Fifth party system E First party system
Fourth party system
Seward's Folly refers to the AP A United States' annexation of Hawaii. B Whiskey Ring scandal. C events that led to the Spanish-American War. D Gadsden Purchase. E United States' purchase of Alaska.
.United States' purchase of Alaska.
The People's Party (Populist) advocated which of the following? A Joint ownership of businesses by urban laborers and farmers B An increase in the money supply C A decrease in agricultural production D Public ownership of the means of production E Support for civil rights legislation
An increase in the money supply
Secretary of State James G. Blaine introduces the Big Sister policy and holds the first Pan-American Conference. AP A After B During C Before
Before
The cartoon suggests that the disparate groups that favored the People's (Populist) Party typically shared which of the following? A The idea that wealthy people had some obligation to help people living in poverty B Support for United States expansionism C Advocacy of individual rights D Belief in a stronger federal government role in the United States economic system
Belief in a stronger federal government role in the United States economic system
Use the map to put the events in the following table in the correct chronological order. Consult the chapter if needed. A - First of the "Open Door" notes. B - Dewey's victory in the Philippines. C - Hawaiian monarchy overthrown. D - Spain cedes Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the United States. A A, D, C, B. B C, B, A, D. C C, A, B, D. D A, B, C, D. E C, B, D, A.
C, B, D, A.
What were the terms of President Roosevelt's "Gentlemen's Agreement" with Japan? AP A Japan and the United States would both respect each other's territorial possessions in the Pacific. B Californians would establish schools for Japanese students and Japan would prevent immigration to America by withholding passports. C Californians would repeal an order to segregate Chinese, Japanese, and Korean students and Japan would stop the flow of immigrants to the American mainland. D China and the United States would both respect each other's territorial possessions in the Pacific. E Californians would provide jobs for immigrating Japanese laborers and Japan would repeal an order to segregate American students.
Californians would repeal an order to segregate Chinese, Japanese, and Korean students and Japan would stop the flow of immigrants to the American mainland.
What was a general trend of the central business system by the late nineteenth century? WIZ A Competition of many small companies B Consolidation of companies C Governmental attempts to limit the size and dominance of large companies D The U.S. economy became decentralized, with emphasis more on sectional growth.
Consolidation of companies
Which of the following best describes the overarching goals of the Populist Party in the late nineteenth century? A Establishment of a transcontinental network of trains and the improvement of roads in the western United States B Expansion of United States influence in Central America and access to new international markets C Social and political reform guided by the idea of the survival of the fittest D Cooperative democracy and a stronger governmental role in the economic system
Cooperative democracy and a stronger governmental role in the economic system
The speech excerpted here focuses most significantly on the political debate over A The growing wealth gap B The rise of socialism C Currency and monetary policy D Racial segregation in the South
Currency and monetary policy
What were the deepest economic problems faced by most western farmers in the late nineteenth century? AP A That free land and loans for farm equipment were no longer available under the Homestead Act. B The growing class conflict between large farmers and poor farmers and tenants. C Deflation and lower prices for their products. D The breakdown of poorly built farm machinery. E The violence and lack of effective law enforcement through the region.
Deflation and lower prices for their products.
All of the following are true of the election of 1896 except: AP A Democrats adopted a Populist platform. B Republicans supported the gold standard and protective tariff. C Republicans nominated a former congressman and Civil War veteran. D Democrats called for the unlimited coinage of silver. E Democrats were led by the sitting president.
Democrats were led by the sitting president.
What did the least organized—and therefore most exploited—sector of the late nineteenth century economy consist of? AP A Industrial Workers B Freight Transporters C Manufacturers D Railroad Barons E Farmers
Farmers
How was the Depression of 1893 finally resolved? WIZ A Financier J.P. Morgan sold 3.5 million ounces of gold to the federal government in exchange for federal bonds to replenish the depleted gold reserves of the Treasury. B The federal government financed exploration of parts of Canada in search for gold. C The federal government financed exploration of parts of Canada in search for gold. D The government redeveloped the defunct Bank of the United States. E The Sherman Silver Purchase Act was finally repealed.
Financier J.P. Morgan sold 3.5 million ounces of gold to the federal government in exchange for federal bonds to replenish the depleted gold reserves of the Treasury.
War loomed in Venezuela in 1895 because of WIZ A French and Spanish interests colliding B silver found in Venezuela C a border dispute with Great Britain D U.S. aggressiveness in Bolivia
French and Spanish interests colliding
Based on the map and the textbook, which of the following states did the Republicans NOT carry? A Michigan B Pennsylvania C New York D Georgia
Georgia
How does this image depict Theodore Roosevelt's political views? A He sees himself as a benevolent protector of the Caribbean. B He will not act without the authority of Congress. C Individual national identities are of no concern to him.
Individual national identities are of no concern to him.
What did the Spanish-American War show about Hawaii? WIZ A Hawaii was infeasible for growing sugar. B Americans had many important matters to deal with before Hawaii. C Hawaiian natives were too set against annexation to make it worthwhile. D Hawaii was an important strategic location.
Hawaii was an important strategic location.
Why was Admiral George Dewey's military position in Manila harbor precarious, even after the defeat of the Spanish navy? AP A The United States did not control the fuel and supply bases in Hawaii or elsewhere in the Pacific. B The Japanese and British demanded that the United States not establish a military presence in East Asia. C He had no American land forces available to actually seize control of the Philippines. D Filipino insurgents under the command of Emilio Aguinaldo repelled the landing of American troops. E The Spanish were rapidly assembling a new naval task force to attack the Americans.
He had no American land forces available to actually seize control of the Philippines.
What can be inferred about the motivations for Roosevelt's actions in the Caribbean? AP A He wants financial profit. B He wants to institute democracy. C He wants to protect the natural beauty of the region.
He wants financial profit.
Which of the following were territories formally acquired by the United States after the Spanish-American War? I. The Philippines II. Guam III. Puerto Rico IV. Cuba WIZ A III and IV B I, II, and III C II, III, and IV D I and II
I, II, and III
During the late nineteenth century, farmers tried to improve their conditions by I. Resurrecting the Whig Party II. Pushing for inflation III. Limiting production WIZ A II and III B I only C II only D I and III
II and III
Which of the following would NOT be an argument of the Anti-Imperialist League? AP A Imperialism hurt manufacturers' ability to obtain raw materials. B Imperialism would encourage people from different races to enter the United States. C Imperialism violates America's belief of self-determination. D Imperialism caused the need for an expanded military. E Imperial empires are too costly to maintain.
Imperialism hurt manufacturers' ability to obtain raw materials.
Which of the following describes the policies and positions of the Republican Party in the election of 1896? AP A It endorsed low tariffs and asserted that government's function is to extend American influence abroad. B It endorsed the gold standard and asserted that government's function is to aid business. C It endorsed free silver and asserted that government's role is to assure the people's prosperity.
It endorsed the gold standard and asserted that government's function is to aid business.
Why was the Open Door important to the United States? AP A It gave the United States colonial territory in Asia. B It ensured that the United States would have access to Chinese markets. C It allowed China to invest in the United States. D It locked European nations out of Chinese markets. E It further secured the legitimacy of the Monroe Doctrine.
It ensured that the United States would have access to Chinese markets.
Which of the following statements about the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty is true? AP A It upheld the terms of the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty of 1850. B It gave the United States a free hand to build a canal in Central America. C It resulted in increased tensions between Britain and the United States. D It's terms included the $10 million sale of a six-mile-wide zone across Panama. E It freed Panamanians from Colombian control.
It gave the United States a free hand to build a canal in Central America.
Which of the following statements about the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine is true? AP A It allowed Germany and Britain to collect debts from Latin American nations. B It gave Latin American nations the right to refuse financial aid from the United States. C It stipulated that the United States could intervene in the domestic affairs of Latin American nations. D It prevented the U.S. military from policing other nations. E It was welcomed by Americans and Latin Americans alike.
It stipulated that the United States could intervene in the domestic affairs of Latin American nations.
Which of the following describes the United States Army's performance in Cuba on a whole? A It was a model of tactical brilliance in an essentially guerilla campaign. B None of these choices are correct. C It was crippled by logistical chaos and disease that killed thousands of soldiers. D It was more successful than that of the U.S. Navy. E It was too dependent on the professional military leadership of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders.
It was crippled by logistical chaos and disease that killed thousands of soldiers.
All of the following were true of the McKinley Tariff except: A Its lower rates went along with President Cleveland's anti-protectionist philosophy. B It raised barriers against the Hawaiian sugar product. C It led to conflict between planters and Queen Liliuokalani over who should control the Hawaiian Islands. D It caused the sugar markets to go sour in 1890. E It caused white American planters to renew their efforts to secure the annexation of Hawaii to the United States.
Its lower rates went along with President Cleveland's anti-protectionist philosophy.
What does this image hold up as the most important part of the American economy? AP A Transportation B Manufacturing C Manual Labor
Manual Labor
All of the following groups were likely to support the Populists EXCEPT WIZ A Farmers B New Englanders C Southerners D Workers
New Englanders
The Republican Party was more popular in which of the following regions? AP A Trans-Mississippi West B Northeast C The Deep South D The West Coast
Northeast
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the closing of the American frontier and American imperialism in Latin America? A After the closing of the frontier the US military sought to expand beyond their borders to create a protective zone around the country. B Once the frontier was closed, Americans turned to imperialism to create colonies for US prisoners and debtors. C Once the frontier was closed Americans looked to expand beyond their borders in order to fulfill the ideas of Manifest Destiny. D The US needed outside colonies in order to provide natural resources for newly developing Western cities.
Once the frontier was closed Americans looked to expand beyond their borders in order to fulfill the ideas of Manifest Destiny.
Which of the following groups included the passage above in its platform? A Union-Labor Party B Democratic Party C People's Party (Populists) D National Grange E American Federation of Labor
People's Party (Populists)
Which of the following movements expressed ideas most similar to the ideas expressed in the excerpt? A Nativism in the 1840s and 1850s B Abolitionism in the 1830s and 1840s C Populism in the 1890s and early 1900s D Populism in the 1990s and early 2000s
Populism in the 1890s and early 1900s
What role did the United States play in the Venezuelan border dispute? AP A President Cleveland invoked the Monroe Doctrine. B President Cleveland mediated a settlement between the leaders of Britain and Venezuela at a meeting in the United States. C President Cleveland sent in military forces to defend Venezuela's position.
President Cleveland invoked the Monroe Doctrine.
The ideas of the Populist Party, as expressed in the excerpt, had the most in common with the ideas of the A Progressive movement B Whigs in the 1830s C Federalists in the 1790s D Civil Rights movement
Progressive movement
What did the Supreme Court declare with the Insular Cases? AP A The United States had no power over Puerto Rico or the Philippines. B The United States had to offer the same rights to Puerto Ricans and Filipinos that American citizens enjoyed. C Puerto Ricans and Filipinos were not subject to U.S. rule. D Puerto Ricans and Filipinos were not afforded all American rights. E Under the Constitution, Puerto Rico and the Philippines were not legal possessions of the United States.
Puerto Ricans and Filipinos were not afforded all American rights.
Eugene Debs first gained popularity among workers and protesters during which event? WIZ A U.S. Steel Strike B Pullman Strike C Haymarket Square Riot D Ludlow Massacre
Pullman Strike
What was the 1894 Pullman strike ended by? AP A Sending in federal troops to crush it. B A negotiated settlement between business leader George Pullman and union leader Eugene V. Debs. C Mediation arranged by Hull House leader Jane Addams. D The federal government's takeover of the Pullman Corporation. E The Supreme Court's Wabash decision.
Sending in federal troops to crush it.
Faced with a magnetic Democratic opponent in 1896, the Republicans' strategy to win the White House included all of the following elements except: AP A Pressuring corporations and wealthy donors to fund an advertising campaign against their opponent. B Scaring wage workers with the possibility that a Democratic victory would result in the loss of jobs. C Sending their candidate across the country to speak directly to the people.
Sending their candidate across the country to speak directly to the people.
Which of the following groups would be most likely to support the Populist Party? A Industrialists B Bankers C Sharecroppers D Immigrants
Sharecroppers
One factor that contributed to the grievances of the Populists was the A excessive regulation of the economy by the federal government. B variability and decline in crop prices. C lack of available technology for farm production. D decline of the power of the railroads in the West.
variability and decline in crop prices.
All of the following were effects of mechanization of farm labor except: AP A Agricultural modernization drove many marginal farmers off the land. B By 1890, at least a half-dozen wheat farms were larger than fifteen thousand acres. C The bonanza farms never attained the status of a factory. D Farmers were persuaded to focus on growing single "cash" crops. E As the rural population steadily decreased, those farmers who remained achieved miracles of production, making America the world's breadbasket and butcher shop.
The bonanza farms never attained the status of a factory.
This excerpt would be most useful to historians as a source of information about which of the following? A The battle over labor rights. B Reasons for immigration to the United States. C The effects of falling food prices. D The debate over the role of government in the economy.
The debate over the role of government in the economy.
Which of the following ideas would NOT be part of the Roosevelt Corollary? AP A Latin America would be seen as an agent for U.S. commercial interests. B The United States would continue limiting European influence in the Western Hemisphere. C The Monroe Doctrine would be expanded to include Asia as well as the Americas. D The United States had the right to intervene in Latin American conflicts. E The United States could act as an international police force.
The Monroe Doctrine would be expanded to include Asia as well as the Americas.
Which political party would have most strongly supported the ideas expressed by Bryan in the excerpt? A The Federalists B The Populists C The Progressives D The Republicans
The Populists
Which of the following actions illustrated the usage of the Monroe Doctrine in the second half of the nineteenth century? AP A The United States dominating sugar production in Hawaii. B The United States' arbitration in the Venezuelan boundary dispute with Britain. C Polk citing the doctrine as justification for Manifest Destiny. D John Hay's insistence on the Open Door Policy. E Matthew Perry opening up trade relations with Japan.
The United States' arbitration in the Venezuelan boundary dispute with Britain.
The quote "You furnish the pictures, and I'll furnish the war," illustrates what type of late nineteenth century journalism? AP A citizens journalism B muckraking journalism C movie news reels D red journalism E yellow journalism
yellow journalism
Which of the following is true of the Populist Party's beliefs? AP A The government should subsidize industrial production. B The government needed to exercise more control over the economy. C The national railroads should remain unregulated. D Segregation should be eliminated.
The government needed to exercise more control over the economy.
The People's (Populist) Party emerged most directly in response to which of the following late-nineteenth-century trends? A The efforts of businesses to gain control over markets and resources abroad. B The development of political machines. C The growth of corporate power in agriculture and the economy. D The efforts of businesses to gain control over markets and resources abroad.
The growth of corporate power in agriculture and the economy.
Which of the following statements about the Anti-Imperialist League is not true? AP A The League was strongest in the Northeast. B Members of the organization included university presidents, clergymen, authors, and labor leaders. C The organization gained strength after the annexation of the Philippines. D Members argued that imperialism was costly and unlikely ever to turn a profit. E It was organized in response to President McKinley's expansionist policies.
The organization gained strength after the annexation of the Philippines.
What is a reasonable conclusion that can be drawn from the image about farmers' view of bankers? AP A They are an important part of society. B They are thieves. C They are more powerful than lawyers.
They are thieves.
Why did Secretary of State John Hay pen the Open Door notes? AP A To convince the Chinese to trade only with the United States. B To satisfy the American people's demands that the United States leave China alone. C To warn Russia that the United States would intervene if China was not left alone. D To convince the great world powers to respect Chinese rights. E To urge European powers to take over the Manchu government.
To convince the great world powers to respect Chinese rights.
Which leader's reported atrocities helped lead the United States to war with Spain during the end of the nineteenth century? AP A Jose Marti B Emilio Aguinaldo C Victoriano Huerta D Porfirio Diaz E Valeriano Weyler
Valeriano Weyler
According to the image, what is the way in which foreign policy is being enforced? AP A Through economic embargoes. B Violently. C Through international diplomacy.
Violently.
Dollar Diplomacy is most associated with the presidency of AP A Herbert Hoover B William Taft C Theodore Roosevelt D William McKinley E Woodrow Wilson
William Taft
The Populist Party's "Omaha platform" advocated WIZ A voting restrictions and heavy control of business. B government-owned industries and laissez-faire capitalism. C direct democracy and laissez-faire capitalism. D direct democracy and heavy control of business.
direct democracy and heavy control of business.
True or False: The Democrats' overwhelming victory in the election of 1896 signaled the beginning of a new era in American politics, including the party's tight grip on the presidency for much of the next thirty-six years. AP ATrue BFalse
false
What can be inferred about the artist's view of American culture? AP A The Emancipation Proclamation was a mistake. B Women's role in the economy was negligible. C Capitalism is a threat to American life.
Women's role in the economy was negligible.
The cartoonist most likely supported A women's political equality B government policies favoring corporations C redistribution of wealth D reform of local government
government policies favoring corporations
Activists formed the Populist Party most directly in response to the A growth of corporate power in agriculture and economic instability in farming. B development of reform movements inspired by the Second Great Awakening. C rise of monopolies and reduction of wages for industrial workers. D emergence of concerns about abuses of the environment.
growth of corporate power in agriculture and economic instability in farming.
The United States' involvement in Cuba after the signing of the Treaty of Paris can best be described as WIZ A a distant cousin that rarely visits its relative B a child bossing its parent around C a parent allowing a child a limited amount of independence D a spouse that does not like its in-laws very much
a parent allowing a child a limited amount of independence
The Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty allowed for the AP A opening trade with Japan. B Cuban nation to remain independent. C U.S. military base in Guantanamo Bay. D Open Door Policy in China. E construction of the Panama Canal.
construction of the Panama Canal.
The precipitating factor in the 1894 Pullman strike was Pullman's A employment of immigrant labor at less than a living wage. B retraction of its promise to provide an employee insurance and retirement plan. C introduction of scrip in part of payment wages. D cutting of wages without proportionate cuts in company housing rents. E dismissal of union workers.
cutting of wages without proportionate cuts in company housing rents.
Following the Spanish-American War, Cuban independence was protected with the AP A passage of the Teller Amendment. B signing of the Hay-Bunau Treaty. C decision in the "insular cases." D passage of the Platt Amendment. E signing of the 1898 Treaty of Paris.
passage of the Teller Amendment.
The focus of the 1907 Gentleman's Agreement was to AP A create an Open Door Policy of trade in China. B ban Japanese immigrants from entering the United States. C make it easier for Chinese immigrants to find work in western cities. D limit Asian immigrants' right to own property. E reduce the number of immigrants coming from Japan.
reduce the number of immigrants coming from Japan.
Grover Cleveland is the only president to have WIZ A repossessed land from private owners. B won and lost different elections on the same issue. C served two nonconsecutive terms as president. D received more popular votes but lose in the electoral college.
served two nonconsecutive terms as president.
The Populist Party emerged out of a movement of A the Ku Klux Klan. B skilled and unskilled workers. C struggling farmers. D southerners who came to power after Reconstruction.
struggling farmers.
