AiCE US History Midterm
Look at the following list and answer the question below. Motivations for U.S. Imperialism During the Late 19th Century Securing land for overseas military bases Spreading American democratic ideals ?? Which phrase best completes this list? A. Acquiring access to new markets B. Preventing the expansion of communism C. Providing employment to new immigrants D. Reducing the number of businesses moving to foreign countries
A. Acquiring access to new markets
In 1890, Captain Alfred Thayer Mahan, a lecturer in naval history and the president of the United States Naval War College, published The Influence of the Sea Power upon History, 1660-1783, a revolutionary analysis of the importance of naval power as a factor in the rise of the British Empire. Two years later, he completed a supplementary volume, The Influence of the Sea Power upon the French Revolution and Empire, 1793-1812. Mahan's books influenced the U.S. efforts to become a world power by- A. Advocating overseas exploration B. Emphasizing the need for protectionist tariffs C. Demonstrating the political risk of foreign trade D. Arguing against forming overseas alliances
A. Advocating overseas exploration
Read the following list and answer the question below. -Established monopolies and put competition out of business -Accumulated large amounts of personal wealth in the steel industry -Publicly stated that the rich have a moral obligation to share wealth with the community Which American industrialist does this list describe? A. Andrew Carnegie B. J. P. Morgan C. Henry Ford D. Thomas Edison
A. Andrew Carnegie
How did the enforcement of Jim Crow laws after the Civil War most affect the lives of minority groups? A. By maintaining minorities as second class citizens B. By supporting businesses owned by minority groups C. By encouraging collaboration between minority groups D. By establishing guidelines to obtain suffrage for minorities
A. By maintaining minorities as second class citizens
Study the following photograph and answer the question below. Which economic theory is most associated with the means of production shown in the photograph at the time it was taken? A. Capitalism B. Agrarianism C. Communism D. Mercantilism
A. Capitalism
Which economic effect can be attributed to Standard Oil's business practices during the Second Industrial Revolution? A. Consumers lacked choices in the oil market. B. The United States government fixed oil prices. C. Oil commodities faced increased government taxes. D. Oil consumption rapidly declined in the United States.
A. Consumers lacked choices in the oil market.
Look at the following diagram and answer the question below. Newly freed slaves have little to no resources, skills, or education. --> White land owners offer to provide land, seed, and tools in return for a large share of yearly crop. --> ? The diagram shows an economic relationship that developed after the Civil War. Which statement best completes this diagram? A. Former slaves enter into a system of debt peonage. B. Former slaves leave the cities to find jobs in rural areas. C. Radical Republicans deny former slaves the right to own property. D. Jim Crow laws are passed to mandate the behavior of former slaves.
A. Former slaves enter into a system of debt peonage.
Read the following excerpt from Upton Sinclair's autobiography and answer the question below. In October 1904, I set out for Chicago, and for seven weeks lived among wage slaves of the Beef Trust. I sat at night in the homes of the worker . . . and they told me their stories, one after one, and I made notes of everything. In the daytime I would wander about the yards, and my friends would risk their jobs to show me what I wanted to see . . . Based on this excerpt, how were the methods used by Upton Sinclair different from other progressives of this period? A. He advocated social reforms based on investigative reporting. B. He encouraged economic boycotts of businesses paying low salaries. C. He believed in establishing public oversight committees to prevent crime. D. He believed in lobbying the government for stricter regulation of growing industries.
A. He advocated social reforms based on investigative reporting.
Which of the following BEST describes Abraham Lincoln's public position on slavery by 1860? A. He opposed the expansion of slavery but not its existence. B. He opposed both the expansion and the existence of slavery. C. He supported popular sovereignty to decide the issue of slavery. D. He believed slavery should be allowed to expand.
A. He opposed the expansion of slavery but not its existence.
-The rise of militarism upset the balance of power in Europe -Political interference in the unstable Balkan Peninsula increased tensions throughout Europe -Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire aligned against France, Russia, and Great Britain Which of the following is the best title for this list? A. Issues Contributing to the outbreak of World War I B. Principle Reasons for U.S. Entry into World War II C. Consequences of Twentieth-Century European Isolationism D. Economic Rivalries Between Cold War Superpowers
A. Issues Contributing to the outbreak of World War I
Which statement best explains the effect of the Gentlemen's Agreement of 1907? A. Japanese immigration was regulated by Japan rather than the United States. B. Japanese immigrants in the United States were educated with funds provided by Japan. C. Japanese immigrants experienced worse racial discrimination than other U.S. immigrants. D. Japanese schools were established by the U.S. government to preserve the culture of Japanese immigrants.
A. Japanese immigration was regulated by Japan rather than the United States.
Which pair of circumstances represents an accurate cause and effect relationship? A. More jobs in factories ⇒ migration of African Americans from the south to the northern cities B. Establishment of the Jim Crow laws ⇒ beginning of Reconstruction C. Dred Scott decision ⇒ passage of the Fugitive Slave Law D. Closing of the frontier ⇒ completion of the transcontinental railroad
A. More jobs in factories ⇒ migration of African Americans from the south to the northern cities
Read the following excerpt, which was published in 1914 by William Sumner, a prominent Social Darwinist, and answer the question below. Competition, therefore, is a law of nature. Nature is entirely neutral; she submits to him who most energetically and resolutely assails her. She grants her rewards to the fittest, therefore, without regard to other considerations of any kind. - Source: Fordham University Which action is supported by the views expressed in this excerpt? A. Practicing laissez-faire economic policies B. Discontinuing quotas regarding immigration C. Developing taxpayer-funded entitlement programs D. Conducting public muckraking investigations of industries
A. Practicing laissez-faire economic policies
The primary objective of the Dawes Act was to- A. Promote cultural assimilation of American Indians B. Turn American Indian reservations into corporate farmland C. End warfare between American Indians and the U.S. military D. Promote American Indian investment in private industry
A. Promote cultural assimilation of American Indians
Look at the following diagram and answer the question below. Shared crop harvests. Sharecroppers --> Land owners ? Which action best completes this diagram? A. Provided land and equipment for farming B. Sold property and plantations for homes C. Provided subsidies and tariffs for trade D. Paid wages and benefits for labor
A. Provided land and equipment for farming
Which was a result of yellow journalism during the late 1800s? A. Public support for a war with Spain B. Government funding of national parks C. The demand for women's voting rights D. The construction of the Panama Canal
A. Public support for a war with Spain
Which policy was the focus of the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934? A. Restoring self-government on tribal lands B. Dividing reservations into homestead plots C. Encouraging assimilation into American culture D. Developing industries on Native American lands
A. Restoring self-government on tribal lands
Which obstacle did late 19th-century Chinese immigrants to the United States experience that was not shared by European immigrants? A. Severe immigration restrictions B. Few job opportunities C. Language difficulties D. Low wages
A. Severe immigration restrictions
The diagram below describes a type of political organization in the early twentieth century. Assistance to immigrants --> Political loyalty --> Growth of political machine Which organization gained power through the process described in this sequence? A. Tammany Hall B. Salvation Army C. Know Nothing Party D. National Labor Union
A. Tammany Hall
Read the following excerpt, written by Albion W. Tourgée, and answer the question below. "The [African American] . . . is wronged as a man, having a right to equal liberty with other men . . . He is wronged as a citizen, being stripped of lawful political power and civil privilege." A. The 14th Amendment B. The 16 Amendment C. The 17th Amendment D. The 19th Amendment
A. The 14th Amendment
Read the following information and answer the question below. The success of the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia, and the spread of communism in European and American labor unrest, encouraged a social reaction in the United States known as the Red Scare. Which event was a result of this domestic reaction to international communism? A. The Sacco and Vanzetti trial B. The Prohibition Movement C The Roaring Twenties D. The New Deal
A. The Sacco and Vanzetti trial
Read the information below and answer the following question. 1. The Civil War ends and Reconstruction begins. 2. ? 3. Slavery is outlawed. Which statement correctly replaces the question mark? A. The Thirteenth Amendment is passed. B. The Fourteenth Amendment is passed. C. The Missouri Compromise is passed. D. The Compromise of 1850 is passed.
A. The Thirteenth Amendment is passed.
Look at the following cartoon, which was created in 1898, and answer the question below. Which statement best describes the historical significance of this cartoon? A. The United States increased its territory through imperialist policies. B. The United States expanded its policy of containing communism. C. The United States established lenient immigration laws. D. The United States entered a period of isolationism.
A. The United States increased its territory through imperialist policies.
Read the list, which describes changes made in the United States during the early 1900s, and answer the question below. • Germantown, Nebraska, was changed to Garland, Nebraska. • East Germantown, Indiana, was changed to Pershing, Indiana. • Berlin, Iowa, was changed to Lincoln, Iowa. • Berlin, Michigan, was changed to Marne, Michigan. Which phrase best explains the reason for these changes? A. The United States' entry into World War I B. The popularity of German culture in the United States C. The United States' application for membership in the League of Nations D. The decline in the number of German immigrants entering the United States
A. The United States' entry into World War I
How did Germany's sinking of the Lusitania increase the risk of war with the United States? A. The deaths of many American passengers on the British ship outraged President Wilson. B. The sinking hurt the United States economy by halting U.S. trade with Britain. C. American ships responded by blocking German ports. D. American ships responded by attacking German submarines.
A. The deaths of many American passengers on the British ship outraged President Wilson.
The image below shows a pin from the early twentieth century. To which event is this pin referring? A. The explosion of a ship in Havana Harbor B. The attack by German U-boats against a merchant ship C. The sinking of a ship on its maiden voyage from England D. The addition of a new battleship to the Great White Fleet
A. The explosion of a ship in Havana Harbor
How did passing the Sherman Antitrust Act attempt to reform U.S. business practices in the late 1800s? A. The legislation made business monopolies illegal, though enforcement of the law proved ineffective until later. B. The act allowed the federal government the right to seize certain private businesses and place them under public control. C. The act prevented U.S. businesses from establishing subsidiaries in foreign countries. D. The legislation created a bimetallic standard based on gold and silver.
A. The legislation made business monopolies illegal, though enforcement of the law proved ineffective until later.
Look at the following photograph taken in 1864 at a field telegraph station and answer the question below. What effect did the establishment of these types of stations have on the United States? A. They allowed information to be sent more quickly over long distances. B. They allowed the military to intercept messages during times of conflict. C. They created a system that could be used to regulate the railroad industry. D. They improved the ability of the government to monitor interstate communications.
A. They allowed information to be sent more quickly over long distances.
Read the following excerpt, which describes a change that occurred during World War I, and answer the question below. ... [the United States] quickly shifted more than 20 percent of . . . production to wartime needs . . . Who was responsible for overseeing this change? A. War Trade Board B. War Industries Board C. War Research Service D. War Shipping Administration
A. War Trade Board
Read the following statement about an event that occurred in 1917 and answer the question below. ... British cryptographers deciphered a telegram from German Foreign Minister Arthur Zimmermann to the German Minister to Mexico, von Eckhardt . . . . How did this telegram influence U.S. foreign policy? A. War was declared. B. Aid was withdrawn. C. An alliance was broken. D. Neutrality was emphasized.
A. War was declared.
Use the following picture that shows the result of the 15th Amendment to answer the question below. Which statement best describes an outcome of the action shown in the picture? A. Poor citizens were no longer denied the right to vote. B. All citizens were permitted to vote for the first time. C. Southern states developed rules to restrict voting. D. Minorities were allowed to be first in line to vote.
B. All citizens were permitted to vote for the first time.
What does the time line suggest about the effect of Americans on the war effort? A. Americans were unable to affect the stalemate that had developed. B. Americans helped turn the war in favor of the Allies. C. Americans were unable to make up for the loss of Russia. D. American inexperience caused heavy damage to the Allies.
B. Americans helped turn the war in favor of the Allies.
The main goal of the Americanization movement was to A. Limit the number of immigrants entering the country. B. Assimilate people of various cultures into the dominant culture. C. Improve the living conditions in America's largest cities. D. Encourage people to move from the country to the city.
B. Assimilate people of various cultures into the dominant culture.
Read the excerpt from a 1919 newspaper advertisement and answer the question below. How did business transactions like this one- contribute to economic conditions in Florida during the 1930s? A. By decreasing overseas demand for Florida's natural resources B. By contributing to speculation in Florida's real estate market C. By encouraging the growth of Florida's tourist industry D. By increasing migration to Florida's urban areas
B. By contributing to speculation in Florida's real estate market
How did the Morrill Act of 1862 benefit U.S. society? A. By providing job training for farmers who relocated to urban areas B. By establishing universities that would teach farming and engineering C. By requiring private colleges and universities to accept students from rural areas D. By encouraging businesses to contribute property to increase farm production
B. By establishing universities that would teach farming and engineering
What was the role of John "Black Jack" Pershing during World War I? A. Headed the Committee on Public Information B. Commanded American troops that fought in Europe C. Led congressional opposition to the League of Nations D. Assisted the American public to accept the Fourteen Points
B. Commanded American troops that fought in Europe
Which reason best explains why the United States adopted the Open Door policy? A. Desire to be a military ally with China B. Desire to protect trading rights with China C. Fear of Chinese investment in U.S. industry D. Fear of a decline in Chinese immigration to the United States
B. Desire to protect trading rights with China
Historically, one of the most significant migrations of population in the United States has been the movement of people from the rural to urban areas. To appreciate the magnitude of this shift, consider the fact that in 1800, 94% of the U.S. population lived in a rural area, compared with 60% in 1890 and only 25% in 1990! What factor was a primary reason for the shift described in this excerpt? A. Kinship networks B. Economic transformation C. Government reform D. Climate change
B. Economic transformation
What was one effect of the Wagner Act (1935)? A. The number of factory workers declined dramatically between 1935 and 1945. B. Employers were prohibited from interfering in workers' efforts to unionize. C. Laborers shifted their support from the Democratic party to the Republican party. D. Laborers in companies with more than 50 employees were prohibited from striking.
B. Employers were prohibited from interfering in workers' efforts to unionize.
Which group was represented by the views of the Populist Party? A. Bankers B. Farmers C. Investors D. Veterans
B. Farmers
Study the following diagram of events that occurred during the late nineteenth century and answer the question below. Railroad monopolies set high freight prices --> Decline in profits from agricultural goods --> Founding of the ? Which movement best completes this diagram? A. Labor Movement B. Granger Movement C. Enclosure Movement D. Progressive Movement
B. Granger Movement
What is the connection between immigration and the Second Industrial Revolution in the United States? A. Immigrants replaced agricultural workers that migrated to cities. B. Immigrants provided a valuable source of labor in American factories. C. Labor unions encouraged immigration in order to increase membership. D. Businesses wanted to limit immigration in order to protect American jobs.
B. Immigrants provided a valuable source of labor in American factories.
Which factor led to the creation of tenement housing during the early twentieth century? A. Industrial owners provided services for workers. B. Increased immigration strained the urban infrastructure. C. Increased agricultural production sent many laborers to rural areas. D. Government agencies were required to provide services for immigrants.
B. Increased immigration strained the urban infrastructure.
Which of the following best characterizes the Gilded Age? A. The discovery of goldfields in the West led to an increase in the amount of money issued for circulation. B. Industrialists used their connections with corrupt government officials for material gain and political power. C. In the Deep South a sharp increase in immigration brought a boom in construction and industry. D. Small, family-owned farms were bought and consolidated to form large agricultural corporations.
B. Industrialists used their connections with corrupt government officials for material gain and political power.
Read the following excerpt and answer the question below. The struggle for existence is aimed against nature . . . we have to wrest the satisfaction for our needs, but our fellow-men are our competitors for the meager supply. Competition, therefore, is a law of nature. Nature is entirely neutral; she submits to him who most energetically and resolutely assails her. She grants her rewards to the fittest, therefore, without regard to other considerations of any kind. —The Challenge of Facts, William Sumner, 1914 Which concept is best described by this excerpt? A. Dollar Diplomacy B. Social Darwinism C. Great Awakening D. Popular Sovereignty
B. Social Darwinism
On May 10, 1869, in Promontory, Utah, the East and the West became connected by the completion of A. A telegraph line reaching from New York to San Francisco. B. The Transcontinental Railroad. C. The Oregon Trail system. D. The stations that served the Pony Express.
B. The Transcontinental Railroad.
Read the following excerpt, which is from the League of Nations Covenant written in 1919. The Members of the League undertake to respect and preserve against external aggression the territorial integrity and existing political independence of all Members of the League. In case of any such aggression or in case of any threat or danger of such aggression the Council shall advise upon the means by which this obligation shall be fulfilled. Which statement best explains why the U.S. Senate opposed this article? A. The U.S. Congress would have to increase diplomatic responsibilities. B. The U.S. Congress would be required to provide military support to allies. C. The United States would need to reduce military strength. D. The United States would have to grant independence to colonies.
B. The U.S. Congress would be required to provide military support to allies.
Read the statement below and answer the question. Boss Tweed and his gang at Tammany Hall were well-known for awarding good jobs to those who showed fierce party loyalty. Which term is used to describe this kind of political tactic? A. The laissez-faire system B. The spoils system C. Trust-busting D. Muckraking
B. The spoils system
Which statement is MOST true about many African Americans during World War I? A. They protested discrimination in the U.S. Army B. They let the rural South for jobs in the North C. They purchased large numbers of farms in the midwest D. They left the United States for Liberia and Sierra Leone
B. They let the rural South for jobs in the North
What was the main effect of the changes shown in the graph on the western United States? A. Immigration from Europe to western U.S. cities increased rapidly. B. Western U.S. business traded more efficiently with the East Coast C. Asian business bypassed the West Coast to trade directly with the East Coast. D. Western states recruited guest workers from the Caribbean and South America
B. Western U.S. business traded more efficiently with the East Coast
Which statement describes a reason for greater support of suffrage and less discrimination against women in the 1920s? A. Women generally obtained higher college degrees than men. B. Women had effectively filled the jobs of men during the war. C. Women acknowledged the importance of traditional gender roles. D. Women had created a separate political party to address unfair laws.
B. Women had effectively filled the jobs of men during the war.
How did the Black Codes affect Southern society after the Civil War? A. By encouraging African Americans to own land B. By protecting African Americans from debt peonage C. By formalizing discrimination against African Americans D. By providing educational opportunities for African Americans
C. By formalizing discrimination against African Americans
How did the Harlem Renaissance contribute to the advancement of civil rights for African-Americans? A. By creating rural African-American communities B. By initiating public demonstrations by African-Americans C. By increasing appreciation for African-American literature D. By encouraging voter participation among African-Americans
C. By increasing appreciation for African-American literature
How did the expansion of railroad transportation most benefit farmers in the United States? A. By raising the consumer price of agricultural products B. By increasing the variety of locally grown crops C. By providing farmers with affordable access to distant markets. D. By encouraging farmers to form the first agricultural cooperatives.
C. By providing farmers with affordable access to distant markets.
Why was the compromise of the election of 1876 such a disaster for blacks in the South? A. Because it put a Democrat as president. B. Because it sent more federal troops to the South. C. By removing federal troops from the South, there was no one to enforce Reconstruction laws, Southern Democrats took control, and Reconstruction was over. D. Because Rutherford B. Hayes just wasn't a good president.
C. By removing federal troops from the South, there was no one to enforce Reconstruction laws, Southern Democrats took control, and Reconstruction was over.
How was the abolition of slavery achieved in the United States?. A. By the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 B. By the establishment of the Freedmen's Bureau C. By the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment D. By the creation of the Emancipation Proclamation
C. By the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment
The American Federation of Labor (AFL), led by Samuel Gompers, proposed that the union should negotiate for all the workers. This idea is called A. Affiliated servicing B. Unified negotiating C. Collective bargaining D. Joint contracting
C. Collective bargaining
What was one result of the work o the Tennessee Valley Authority in the 1930s? A. Restoration of a natural environment B. Construction of nuclear power plants C. Generation of affordable electricity for rural areas D. Improvement in systems of communication
C. Generation of affordable electricity for rural areas
Look at the following diagram about political events that took place after the Civil War and answer the question below. Abolition of slavery--> ? ---> Right to vote Which phrase best completes this diagram? A. End of segregation B. Access to education C. Granting of citizenship D. Ownership of property
C. Granting of citizenship
Which statement would most likely be supported by both Marcus Garvey and Booker T. Washington? A. The South ought to be led . . . to assert her better self and do her full duty to the race she has cruelly wronged. B. Be assured that I planted well the seed of . . . [African American] nationalism which cannot be destroyed even by . . . foul play. C. If you believe that [an African American] is a man . . . then you must acknowledge that what other men have done, [African Americans] can do. D. To those of my race . . . who underestimate the importance of cultivating friendly relations with the Southern white man . . . I would say: "cast down your bucket where you are."
C. If you believe that [an African American] is a man . . . then you must acknowledge that what other men have done, [African Americans] can do.
Which event sparked the secession of South Carolina in 1861? A. passage of a higher protective tariff B. Emancipation Proclamation C. Lincoln's inauguration D. Battle of Olustee
C. Lincoln's inauguration
Which groups were most influential in passing the Pure Food and Drug Act? A. Southern farmers and clergy members B. Factory owners and bankers C. Muckrakers and women's organizations D. College students and immigrants
C. Muckrakers and women's organizations
-Escape from religious persecution -Hope for freedom and equality - Hope for better economic conditions - Escape from political turmoil and war A high school teacher wrote these bullet points on the whiteboard. Whats was the most likely topic of discussion? A. Goals of the U.S. assimilation policies B. Objectives of the Grange movement C. Reasons of immigration to the United States D. Principles of social Darwinism
C. Reasons of immigration to the United States
The United States supported a revolution in Panama at the turn of the 20th century in order to... A. Stop human rights abuses in Latin American countries. B. Prevent the spread of communism in Latin America. C. Secure the right to build a canal through Central America. D. End European colonialism in Central America.
C. Secure the right to build a canal through Central America.
Which statement describes the role of Madame C. J. Walker during the Second Industrial Revolution? A. She limited the employment of unionized workers. B. She developed new methods of factory production. C. She contributed to the growth of the cosmetic industry. D. She refused to use the media to attract new customers.
C. She contributed to the growth of the cosmetic industry.
Use this quote to answer the question. "Let me assert [declare] my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself" -President Franklin D. Roosevelt, March 4 1933 In his first inaugural address , President Franklin D. Roosevelt was warning the American people NOT to be discouraged by the effects of A. Adolph Hitler's rise to power in Germany B. Japanese expansion in the Pacific C. The Great Depression D. Prohibition
C. The Great Depression
Read the following statement and answer the question below. Together the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments gave meaning and purpose to the outcome of the Civil War. Based on this statement, which conclusion can be drawn about those three amendments? A. He amendments focused on establishing suffrage for all citizens. B. The amendments focused on protecting the individual rights of all citizens. C. The amendments focused on protecting citizens from discrimination based on racial differences. D. The amendments focused on protecting citizens from discrimination based on regional differences.
C. The amendments focused on protecting citizens from discrimination based on racial differences.
Which aspect of the Treaty of Versailles was most objectionable to the U.S. Senate? A. Poland would be allowed to create an independent state. B. Germany would accept full responsibility for beginning the war. C. The countries involved would create a general association of nations. D. Freedom of navigation outside territorial waters would be allowed by all countries.
C. The countries involved would create a general association of nations.
Which situation does the cartoon from an early 1900s pamphlet illustrate? A. The deportation of many Chinese immigrants in the Northwest B. The recruitment of Chinese immigrants by large labor unions in the Midwest C. The fear in the West of losing jobs to Chinese immigrants D. The lack of available resources in the East to support a large influx of Chinese immigrants
C. The fear in the West of losing jobs to Chinese immigrants
Which innovation is most associated with the Second Industrial Revolution? A. The use of water power B. Advancements in textile production C. The introduction of the assembly line D. Improvements in farming technology
C. The introduction of the assembly line
Read the following excerpt and answer the question below. "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses, yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed, to me; I lift my lamp beside the golden door." This excerpt, written by Emma Lazarus in 1883, is from a poem found on the Statue of Liberty. Which action represented an exception to the attitude described in this excerpt? A. The establishment of Ellis Island B. The establishment of Angel Island C. The passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act D. The ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment
C. The passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act
Which of the following contributed most to the forced removal of Native Americans from 1867 to 1890? A. The desire to establish military posts B. The building of new canals C. The westward shift of the frontier D. The desire for more land to grow cotton
C. The westward shift of the frontier
In the late 1800's railroads were charging high prices to ship and store agricultural produce. When other political efforts failed to reduce freight charges, farmers began to demand that the U.S. government produce more silver money. Why did the farmer want the minting of more silver money? A. They anticipated monetary deflation, which would make money more valuable. B. They hoped to ruin the railroad barons, who they felt were greedy and unfair toward farmers. C. They expected monetary inflation, which would give them better prices for their crops. D. They wanted to create political problems for other sectors of the economy.
C. They expected monetary inflation, which would give them better prices for their crops.
Why was it necessary to perform the activity shown above during the construction of the Panama Canal? A. To drive the native population away B. To preserve crops grown to feed workers C. To prevent the spread of yellow fever D. To protect vegetation found in the area
C. To prevent the spread of yellow fever
Read the information and answer the question that follows. The Freedmen's Bureau established schools for former slaves all over the South. Many of these schools later developed into colleges and universities like Howard University and Hampton Institute. Why might some of those schools have been in danger of closing in the mid to late 1800s? A. Too many former slaves left the South in search of a better life. B. Too many former slaves decided to work instead of attending the schools. C. White southerners believed allowing former slaves to attend school would threaten society. D. White southerners believed it was more important for former slaves to work and earn money.
C. White southerners believed allowing former slaves to attend school would threaten society.
Look at the list and answer the question below. The Missouri Compromise The Kansas-Nebraska Act The Compromise of 1850 Which issue do these laws, which were passed by the U.S. Congress between 1820 and 1854, have in common? A. Funding public schools B. Establishing a national bank C. Allowing slavery in new territories D. Building a transportation infrastructure
C. allowing slavery in new territories
How were the experiences of Asian and European immigrants similar during the Industrial Revolution? A. Both were encouraged to join labor unions. B. Both were encouraged to become entrepreneurs. C. Both provided cheap labor for foreign competitors. D. Both provided cheap labor for expanding industries.
D. Both provided cheap labor for expanding industries.
Which statement best describes the effect of the Compromise of 1850 and the Kansas-Nebraska Act on the United States before the Civil War? A. Economic competition increased between the North and the South. B. Westward expansion gave abolitionist groups less political power. C. New states opened larger markets for manufactured goods produced by slaves. D. Disputes about the status of slavery in new states fueled conflicts between the North and the South.
D. Disputes about the status of slavery in new states fueled conflicts between the North and the South.
The United States gained control of the land it needed to build the Panama Canal by A. Negotiating an agreement with Colombia B. Invading Colombia and taking the land C. Implementing the Open Door Policy D. Encouraging and supporting Panamanian independence
D. Encouraging and supporting Panamanian independence
Which economic trend from the 1920s most contributed to a shift in political opinion toward the Democratic Party in the early 1930s? A. Growth of government economic regulation B. Innovation in mass production techniques C. Consolidation of business entities D. Growth in financial speculation
D. Growth in financial speculation
Look at the following chart, which shows the populations of four cities in the United States, and answer the question below. Which factor contributed most to this trend? A. Longer life expectancies B. Improved communication methods C. More support for acquiring territories D. Higher demand for manufactured goods
D. Higher demand for manufactured goods
Why did Vicente Ybor and other Cuban cigar factory owners choose Key West as a good place to start their first cigar factory in the U.S.? A. Tampa was no longer important for cigar manufacturing after the port was deepened B. Miami lacked fresh water supply and transportation C. Most other cities charged to high of tariffs D. Key West was close to the port of Havana, the source of Cuban tobacco used in cigars
D. Key West was close to the port of Havana, the source of Cuban tobacco used in cigars
Read the following excerpt by Alice Fletcher circa 1887 and answer the question below. The Indian may now become a free man;... freed from the domination of the reservation system; free to enter into the body of our citizens. This bill may therefore be considered as the Magna Carta of the Indians of our country. Source: National Park Service Which event was Fletcher referring to in this quote? A. Ratification of the Seventeenth Amendment B. Ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment C. Passage of the Homestead Act D. Passage of the Dawes Act
D. Passage of the Dawes Act
Read the sentences and answer the question below. In the late nineteenth century, the United States experienced an increase in urban population. Large farming families and small immigrant families along with African Americans from the south poured into American cities. Which movement was a direct reaction to the mass migration to cities? A. Nativism B. Isolationism C. Abolitionism D. Progressivism
D. Progressivism
What is the main function of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation? A. Assisting banks in recovering unpaid loans B. Providing monetary aid to struggling banks C. Guaranteeing job security for bank employees D. Protecting personal savings in the event of bank failure
D. Protecting personal savings in the event of bank failure
Look at the political cartoon and answer the question below. Which U.S. foreign policy is illustrated by this early-twentieth- century cartoon? A. Open Door B. Isolationism C. Containment D. Roosevelt Corollary
D. Roosevelt Corollary
Look at the following sheet music cover created in 1917 - and answer the question below. Which legislation most likely influenced- the subject of this song? A. Espionage Act B. Civil Service Act C. National Security Act D. Selective Service Act
D. Selective Service Act
How did the sharecropping system affect many former slaves after Reconstruction? A. Sharecropping allowed them to earn sufficient profits to buy their own land. B. Sharecropping encouraged them to seek involvement in local politics. C. Sharecropping allowed them to pursue small business opportunities. D. Sharecropping forced them into a life of poverty and debit
D. Sharecropping forced them into a life of poverty and debit
Which political concept would a secessionist before the Civil War have least likely used to support their view? A. States' rights B. Property rights C. Limited government D. Strong national government
D. Strong national government
This World War II poster publicizes a national campaign aimed at- A. Creating agricultural projects to relieve and economic depression B. Encouraging a healthy diet for future soldiers C. Lowering the cost of living by creating a surplus of food D. Supporting the war effort by reducing demand for commercially grown food
D. Supporting the war effort by reducing demand for commercially grown food
What key difference between the North and the South ultimately led to the Civil War? A. The Southern climate was warm while the Northern climate was cooler. B. The South was less densely populated than the North. C. The South was agricultural, while the North was more industrialized. D. The Southern economy depended on slavery, while the Northern economy did not.
D. The Southern economy depended on slavery, while the Northern economy did not.
Which statement correctly describes a difference between Japanese and European immigration to the United States during the early twentieth century? A. Japanese immigrants were favored over European immigrants. B. The U.S. government accepted unlimited European immigration. C. Japanese immigrants worked for higher wages than European immigrants. D. The U.S. government reached an agreement with Japan to limit immigration.
D. The U.S. government reached an agreement with Japan to limit immigration.
U.S. Cattle Industry in the Nineteenth Century -Wild cattle multiplied for centuries in the Southwest. -Growing cities created more demand for beef. -Cowboys rounded up cattle and drove them to shipping centers on railroad lines. -The introduction of barbed wire and windmills led to large fenced ranches. Which statement best completes this list? A. Congress passed legislation imposing tariffs on imported beef. B. Most of the cowboys on the cattle drives were European immigrants. C. The cattle industry was nationalized under the Department of Agriculture. D. The need to process large amounts of cattle made meatpacking a major industry.
D. The need to process large amounts of cattle made meatpacking a major industry.
Read each question carefully, and decide which is the best answer. What was one Northern objection to the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850? A. The Transcontinental Railroad route would change. B. The Underground Railroad system would shut down. C. The migration of African Americans to cities was prohibited. D. The seizure of escaped African Americans was allowed in free states.
D. The seizure of escaped African Americans was allowed in free states.
Attorney-General A. Mitchell Palmer conducted a series raids . . . The most spectacular of the "Palmer raids" occurred in January 1920. What was the primary reason for the raids described in the excerpt? A. To prevent workers from joining labor organizations B. To block civil rights advocates from staging public protests C. To suppress the teaching of evolution in colleges D. To halt the spread of communist ideas by radicals
D. To halt the spread of communist ideas by radicals
