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