history

which of the following words are part of the DOI

"they are endowed by the creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

what important group of civil rights amendments were passed in the 1860's

13,14,15

the ideas expressed in this resolution were made into reality by the passage of the

19th

which action would be protected by the first amendment

a newspaper reports about an alleged crime against a child

which branch of government established

house of representatives

president theodore rooselvelts big stick policy was closely associated with

intervention in the affairs of latin american nations

which statement describes the achievements of John Jay

the author of three essays in the federalist papers who also served as the nations fist chief justice of the us supreme court

which was a successful example of "americanization"

the children of new immigrants learned english in public schools

which overseas action most clearly ilustrated the use of the roosevelts corollary to

the collection of debts owed by the dominican republic

as a result of the spanish-american war, the us saw the need to build the panama canal because

the us navy could then move more quickly between oceans

during the period from 1865 to 1900 disputes between labor and business owners were sometimes marked by

the use of violence by both sides

the unequal regional rise of industry eventually helped lead to conflict between states known as

the vivil war

in the schenck v. us decision, charles scheneck sued the government because he felt which of the following had been violated

1st amendement rights

which amendment allows a person to not be forced to testify against himself

5

which set of ww1 related events is in the correct order

Archduke of austria hungary assassinated -> ww1 begins -> lusitania sunk-> us declares war on germeny

which amendment guarantees the freedom of a free press and of free speech

First

the statement "god gave me my money. i believe the power to make money is a gift from god to be developed and used for the good of mankind"

John D. Rockefeller

which two individuals who played a role in the American Revolution are described in the table above

John Hancock and Benjamin Rush

which source of information is a primary source about trench warfare during ww1

a diary kept by a soldier fighting on the western front during ww1

which statement describes best a limitation on government actions established by the bill of rights

a police officer cannot enter a home without a search warrant, in most cases

in the late 19th century, the "bosses" of urban political machines often

accepted bribes in return for favors

which event represented an expression of nativism during the 1920s

adoption of a quota system to limit immigration

which individual expressed the views stated in this passage

alexis de tocoqueville

which was an important benefit of the laissez-fair policies of the federal government

american entrepreneures were able to invest in their businesses with little government interference

why did alexis de tocqueville believe that american society was egalitarian

americans lacked a hereditary socal class of nobles

this amendment in the bill of rights was intended to

assure citizens with the rights to vote

which geographic feature most infulenced the ability of the united states to protect its mainland from attack during ww1

atlantic ocean

which factor helped farmers on the great plains overcome opposition from cattle rachers

barbed wire allowed farmers to enclose their lands

which idea led to the creation of the interstate commerce commission, the federal trade commission and the food and drug administration

business practices must be regulated in the public interest

during the late 1800's and early 1900's rejudice against "new immigrants" increased because these immigrants

came from cultural backgrounds different from those of the majority of americans

which principle was adopted by in the us constitution to ensure that no one branch of the federal government becomes too powerful

checks and balances

this publication and similar news stories encouraged the us congress to

declare war on spain

in 1919 isolationists in the senate opposed us membership in the league of nations because they

did not want involvement in furture foreign wars

in the early 1900's progressive era reformers sought to increase public participation in government by supporting the

direct election of u.s. senators

which policy sought to further american interests in latin america by using the financial power of american business

dollar diplomancy

the spanish-american war marked a turning point in american foreign policy because the us

emerged as a new world power

the "due process" clause in the 5th amendment and the right to an attorney in the 6th amendment were both designed to

ensure fair treatment for those accused of crimes

which of the following is one of the important values of ameican society noted by Alexis de tocqueville

equality

the publication of the jungle by upton sinclair in 1906 was instrumental in getting the members of congress to

establish a system for meat inspection

the bill of rights was added to the U.S constitution primarily to

establish specific protections for individual liberties

between 1880 and 1900, most immigrants coming to the us settled in cities because

factory and workshop jobs were available there

the homestead act promoted the development of western lands by

farm population increased

during the progressive era many state and local governments adopted the initiative referendum and recall together these procedures

gave citizens a more direct voice in government

during his re-election campaign in 1916 president woodrow wilson used the slogan "he kept us out of war" in april 1917, wilson asked congress for a declaration of war on germany

germany had resumed unrestricted submarine warfare

what was a major reason the us entered ww1

germany had resumed unrestricted submarine warfare

what did president harding mean when he introduced the phase a "return to normalcy" after ww1

going back to peacetime economy

which has been an important limitation on the power of eminent domain found in the 5th amendment

governments must provide "reasonable compensation" when taking a person's property

which goal was shared by both the populists and the progressives

greater control of the government by the people

which development in the 1920s was inconsistent with much of the racial and ethnic intolerance of the decade

harlem renaissance

why did senator henry cabot lodge oppose us membership in the league of nations

he believed that league decisions would involve the nation in foreign wars

according to vanzetti, why was he found guilty at his trail

he was convicted because he was an immigrant with radical views

which geographic factor played a role in the construction of the panama canal

heavy rains and mountainous terrain led to frequent mud slides

prior to the constitution, which was adopted in 1791, what agreement was put in place to govern the newly independent colonies after the revolutionary war

house of representatives

st. john de crevecoeur and alexis de tocqueville were similar in that both

identified values crucial to americas success a constitutional republic

what conclusion can be drawn from this excerpt

illinois sought to address some of the problems caused by industrializtion

during the late nineteenth century, where were the reservations located that north american indian tribes were sent to

in sparsely populated areas of the west

in the late 1800's free and unlimited coinage of silver was supported by farmers primarily because they hoped this policy would

increase crop prices and make it easier to repay loans

the executions of sacco and vanzetti in the 1920's demonstrated the

increase in nativist attitudes

progressive era reformers sought to expand voter participation in government by adopting

initiative and referndum

to prevent the price changes shown in the table, populists demanded the government

issue more silver coinage

how did the passage of the dawes act affect native american indians

it attempted to assimilate them into mainstream american culture

"the success of american soldiers during ww1 was largely credited to his leadership, and he returned to the us as a true hero"

john j. pershing

which groups goals were expressed in the lyrics of this song

labor union members

which american author works are closely associated with the harlem renaissance

langston hughes

during the 1920's congress passed a series of immigration laws that were primarily designed to

limit immigration from southern and eastern europe

the us found it difficult to remain neutral during ww1 because of its desire to

maintain freedom of the seas for trade with european nations

what was the goal of those who supported the 17th amendment providing for direct election of us senators

making the senate more responsive to the people

which individual encouraged african americans to own their own businesses and once said that "a people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots"

marcus garvey

during the first three decades of the twentieth century, what was the main reason many aferican americans left the south

more factory jobs were available in the north

in the late 1800's which factor directly contributed to the growth of the american steel industry

new production techniques

nativists in cali in the 1880's would most likely have supported the

passage of the chinese exclusion act

the national income tax, free and unlimited coinage of silver,a nd the direct election of us senators were proposals included in the

populist party platform

members of the progressive movement generally supported the idea that the federal government should

prevent unfair business practices

in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. the us became involved in latin american primarily to

proctect its economic interests

in the us, illegally obtained evidence cannot be used in a court of law against someone. this rule is based on an individuals constitutional right to

protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

which provision in the bill of rights shares this same belief

protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

during the progressive era, public demands for direct consumer protection resulted in passage of the

pure food and drug act

books such as the octopus by frank norris, how the other half lives by jacob riis and the jungle by upton sinclair exposed problems that resulted from

rapid industrialition

which goal, set at a woman's convention in senca falls in 1848 was finally achieved during the progressive era

ratification of the 19th amendment

the interstate commerece act and the sherman antitrust act were efforts by the federal government to

regulate aspects of business

what was an important result of prohibition in the 1920s

respect for the law decreased

which demographic shift occurred in the us in the late 19th century

rural residents moved into urban areas

president woodrow wilsons fourteen points were based on the belief that

self determination should be applied to all peoples

the major purpose of president wilsons 14 points was to

set goals for achieving peace after ww1

what was frances willards contribution to the american society

she fought for women's rights and a ban on the sale of alcohol

which best describes a positive contribution of Andrew Carnegie

showed how to organize large scale production as well as how to use profits in philanthropic activities

during the late 1800's what was a major effect of industrialization on american workers

skilled craftsmen were often replaced by unskilled machine operators

what would a study of the "flappers" of the 1920s indicate

some women rejected traditional restrictions

after 1880, where did the majority of "new immigrants" to the us come from

southern and eastern europe

progressive reformers attacked "political machines" because they often

stole public money through overpriced contracts

which reformer was a leader in support of the ideas expressed in this flier

susan b anthony

what agreement did germany break that eventually led the us to enter ww1

sussex pledge

which of statement accurately describes the development of the great plains in the late nineteenth century

technological innovations made farming there possible

to guarantee an adequate money supply i the national economy president wilson introduced

the federal reserve system

which factor played the largest role in fueling the economic boom of the 1920's

the increasing ownership of automobiles by families

which aspect of the 1920's is most closely identified with the emergence of tin pan alley

the location of the music publishing industry in new york city

prohibition, established by the 18th amendment stated that

the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages was banned

which need did president woodrow wilson identify in order to persuade congress to enter ww1

the need to protect freedom of the seas

in 1912 president-elect wilson announced that, "theres' no chance of progress and reform in an administration in which war plays the principal part" in his speech the was expressing his view that

the progressive movement would best be served by a continuation of peace

in the late 1800's the principles of social gospel movement were most consistent with the ideas of

the progressives

which even most influenced president wilsons decision to enter ww1

the renewal of unrestriced submarine warfare by germany

which branch of government established the constitution was designed to make sure the other branches respected the constituiton

the supreme court

why did the members of the constitutional convention place a provision in the us constitiution that allowed it to be amended

they wanted to enable the constitution to adjust to changing times

which goal was shared by both the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor

to organize workers to demand better conditions form employers

what was the common purpose of all of these legislative acts

to promote the general welfare of americans

what was the main purpose of the antitrust legislation passed by congress

to protect competition between private businesses

what was a primary reason for the establishment of the open door policy

to protect us trade in china

in the late 1800's why did congress pass restrictions on immigration from china

to satisfy nativist prejudices in california

which document imposed these punishments on germany after ww1

treaty of versailes

what new aspect of combat during ww1 is described in this passage

trench

in the late nineteenth century, critics of big business claimed that monoplies in the us harmed the economy by

unfairly limiting competition

during the last part of the 19th century, most immigrants to the us found work as

unskilled factory and sweatshop workers

what major trend occurred to the population of the us during the industrial expansion of the late 19th century

urbanization increased

which management innovation helped henry ford to realize this vision

using assembly-line production methods

what social issue was raised by the philanthropic activites of many american business leaders during the gilded age

was it right for business owners to pay low wages to their workers to finance philanthropic activites

when susan B. anthaony refused to pay a fine for her actions i the election of 1872 she stated "not a penny shall go to this unjust claim" her statement was made in support of

womens suffrage

what did gompers see as the benefit of joining a union

workers had gained better working conditions

during the early 1900's the term "muckrakers" was used to describe

writes who exposed the evils in american society

critics of the actions shown in this cartoon claimed president theodore roosevelt was

wrongfully instigating a revolution in panama

headlines in this newspaper are an example of

yellow journalism