History cumulative
Name one disadvantage of outsourcing.
Lower wages in less developed nations as a result of companies not having to pay the workers as much. Loss of local culture.
How did William H. Seward aid US expansion?
Seward signed a treaty with Russia to buy Alaska
Which of the following best describes how the Boxer Rebellion ended?
The Boxers were defeated by an international army, which allowed foreign occupation to continue.
Which of the following technologies has contributed to globalization in recent years? A) the internet B) HD Television C) electric cars D) steam power
A) the internet
The first territory the United States acquired beyond the borders of its 48 contiguous states was
Alaska
How were the Latin American policies of President Theodore Roosevelt and President Wilson similar ?
Both used the military to get involved in Latin American affairs.
Perry negotiated the first treaty between the United States and Japan.
How did Perry help the United States expand its influence in Asia?
Which of the following best states how the Open Door policy affected China and other countries doing business there?
The Open Door policy stimulated trade and maintained the influence of foreign powers in China.
Who created the concept of a social contract?
Thomas Hobbes
What was the picture MOST likely taken?
To expose the horrors of child labor
Why were US businesses upset by Spanish reactions to the Cuban Revolution during the late 1800s?
US businesses were afraid they would lose money that they had invested.
He wanted to show the world that the United States was a strong country.
What was the main reason that President Theodore Roosevelt used the Big Stick policy?
Britain abolished slavery
in 1833, before the United States did.
The three tiers of double locks at Gatún were the ___ ever constructed.
largest
In which order did groups from the United States first settle in Hawaii?
missionaries, businessmen, military
The word for political or social change is
reform
The main reason the United States decided to build a canal across Panama instead of Nicaragua was that
the land and building rights were less expensive.
Boyle's law explains
the relationship between pressure and the volume of gas.
In general, which best explains why communist revolutions did not happen?
Capitalist governments enacted reforms.
Which statement best characterizes the ideas of Voltaire?
Government should be separate from religion.
What is the primary reason to have three branches of government?
Having three branches prevents the concentration of power in one branch.
Why did President Cleveland refuse to annex Hawaii?
He felt annexation would be unjust and illegal.
Which action shows that President Theodore Roosevelt did not always rely on military force in foreign policy?
He negotiated the Treaty of Portsmouth.
What did Oliver Cromwell do after he became Lord Protector?
He ruled as a military dictator.
How did President Theodore Roosevelt resolve a dispute with Japan over immigration?
He stopped discrimination against Japanese immigrants
How did President Theodore Roosevelt resolve a dispute with Japan over immigration?
He stopped discrimination against Japanese immigrants.
Seward signed a treaty with Russia to buy Alaska.
How did William H. Seward aid US expansion?
demonstrated their superior power.
Imperialist nations in the 1800s believed that having many colonies
Name one advantage of globalization.
Improved communication, better technology, improved transportation, free trade agreements, increase in job opportunities.
How did President Theodore Roosevelt's Big Stick policy differ from Dollar Diplomacy and Moral Diplomacy?
It emphasized US military strength.
How did Japan's 1889 constitution make the country similar to Western nations?
It gave the people a greater voice in their government.
At the end of the 1800s, the United States was unable to expand trade with China because
Japan and other imperialist nations controlled China.
What would be labor's first step in solving labor problems and effecting change?
Joining a union
what was on way the passage of the Factory Acts (1844-1847) affected labor?
Labor's work hours were limited
What was one way the passage of the Factory Acts (1844-1847) affected labor?
Labor's work hours were limited.
Which region was most affected by President Theodore Roosevelt's Big Stick policy?
Latin America
In both Britain and the United States, what happened in the 1870s that limited child labor?
Laws passed in both countries prohibited children under 14 from working
Who was instrumental in leading the movement for child labor reform?
Lewis Hine
What two principles form the basis for capitalism?
NOT private ownership and equal wealth
How did Perry help the United States expand its influence in Asia?
Perry negotiated the first treaty between the United States and Japan.
The word for political or social change is
Reform
Karl Marx developed the economic theory of
communism.
The first battle of the Spanish-American War was fought in
the Philippines
In a free market, supply and demand determines
the type and number of goods produced.
Louis XIV called himself the "Sun King" because he
thought that, like the sun, he was at the center of the French universe.
How did women use their positions in the workforce to demand rights? Check all that apply.
- They joined unions - They formed women's suffrage organizations - They won property rights
What can happen when union begins to strike?
- Workers can lose their jobs. - Factory production can be stopped - Profits can be threatened - Strikes sometimes can turn violent
Which number on the map shows Guam?
2
How did the Spanish-American War help create support for building the Panama Canal?
A canal would have helped US ships get to the war more quickly.
Which of the following countries is a major contributor of leather in the manufacturing of sneakers? A) Brazil B) Taiwan C) Saudi Arabia D) Germany
A) Brazil
An example of a negative effect of globalization would be: A) The loss of Tunisian artisans skilled in making traditional Arabic instruments. B) Rising standards of living throughout South East Asia C) Asian factories losing contact with North American markets D) A decline in national GDP's around the world
A) The loss of Tunisian artisans skilled in making traditional Arabic instruments.
Name at least 3 modes of transportation that have helped create the globalized society we live in today.
Airplanes, railroads, large ships, cars
might have to go to war over distant territories.
An argument made by anti-imperialists in the late 1800s was that the US
Japan and other imperialist nations controlled China.
At the end of the 1800s, the United States was unable to expand trade with China because
What comparative advantage does India have over many other countries in attracting IT jobs from the United States? A) The brain drain B) A very large and moderately educated workforce C) The millions of Hindi speakers D) Caste system
B) A very large and moderately educated workforce
Which of the following could be seen as a cause of Globalization? A) Lack of modern technology B) Improved communication such as the Internet C) Increase in illiteracy D) Loss of indigenous cultures
B) Improved communication such as the Internet
Texas is a rich source of leather because A) the lack of other resources in the state. B) the abundance of livestock in the state. C) government subsidies encourage leather crafts. D) the humid forests of East Texas provide the perfect environment for leather tanning.
B) the abundance of livestock in the state.
"Digital mapping is about to change our world by documenting the real world, then integrating the information into our computers, phones, and lifestyles. Roll over, Mason and Dixon: spurred by space photography, global satellite positioning, mobile phones, search engines and new ways of marketing information for the World Wide Web, the ancient art of cartography is now on the cutting edge." Based on this quote, information technology - A) has no practical application in the study of Geography. B) will more fully integrate geographic information into our daily lives. C) will make the study of geography unnecessary. D) will make it more difficult for the average person to apply geographic information.
B) will more fully integrate geographic information into our daily lives.
How were the Latin American policies of President Theodore Roosevelt and President Wilson similar?
Both used the military to get involved in Latin American affairs.
Which statement best explains Smith's point?
Businesses acting in their own interests expect something in return for their services.
Which challenge of globalization is demonstrated by the rapid spread of SARS virus in 2003 and the H1N1 flu in 2009? A) Cultural movements that limit vaccinations for children B) Health problems caused by decreased government funding C) Accelerated transmission of disease due to increased travel D) Improved sanitation resulting in resistant strains of viruses
C) Accelerated transmission of disease due to increased travel
What does the need for the locks tell you about the geography of the Canal Zone?
Gatún Lake is above sea level, so ships need to move up and down to use the canal.
The ships required far-flung bases for refueling and resupply.
In what main way did steam-powered warships and merchant ships affect empire building in the 1800s?
In both Britain and the United States, what happened in the 1870s that limited child labor?
NOT Laws passed in both countries prohibited children under 14 from working.
A major accomplishment of Britain's Reform Act of 1832 was that it gave voting rights to
NOT former enslaved persons. NOT all males.
What would be labor's first step in solving labor problems and effecting change?
NOT joining a union
The three main ideas behind capitalism as defined by Adam Smith are
NOT laissez-faire, regulation, and self interest.
In The Communist Manifesto, Karl Marx hypothesized that capitalism would fail if workers
NOT revolt
Why did late-1890s newspapers publish sensational stories about Cuba and the Spanish-American War?
Newspapers used the stories to sell more papers.
Immediately after gaining its independence, _____ granted the US the right to build a canal.
Panama
How did the events of the Reformation affect the Enlightenment?
People challenged religious institutions during the Reformation, which led them to challenge governmental authority during the Enlightenment.
How did the actions of Commodore Perry help Japan in 1854?
Perry helped the Japanese make contact with the outside world.
Which of the following describes an effect of the Spanish-American War?
Puerto Rico became a US territory.
it was written by a person who was on board during the sinking.
Read Captain Charles D. Sigsbee's account of the sinking of the USS Maine, given in 1899. This is a reliable source mainly because
What was going on in Europe that MOST likely influenced the reform movements of the 1800s?
Revolutions were spreading across Europe
What was going on in Europe that most likely influenced the reform movements of the 1800s?
Revolutions were spreading across Europe.
Why was the United States described as a "police officer" in Latin America under President Theodore Roosevelt?
Roosevelt said that the US would prevent Latin American countries from illegal actions.
How did Rousseau differ from Voltaire?
Rousseau argued against inequality among the classes, while Voltaire argued for freedom of speech and religion.
How did William H. Seward aid US expansion?
Seward signed a treaty with Russia to buy Alaska.
Explain why less-developed nations tend to attract manufacturing jobs such as the production of sneakers.
Shoe companies outsource these jobs because workers in less-developed countries normally want less money to do these types of jobs and will work in poorer conditions, saving the company a lot of money.
What did President Wilson think of the Big Stick policy and Dollar Diplomacy?
Wilson rejected both policies.
Which best explains what Marx hoped to get across?
Workers are slaves and should be inspired to revolt.
During industrialization, which led to an exploration of new economic theories?
a gap between rich and poor
When the United States decided to build a canal across Central America, Panama was
a part of Colombia
When the United States decided to build a canal across Central America, Panama was
a part of Colombia.
What were the two main reasons workers formed unions?
as a form of social protest and to protect themselves from poor work conditions
The Roosevelt Corollary was an extension of which of the following policies?
the Monroe Doctrine
Read this passage from the English Bill of Rights. That it is the right of the subjects to petition the king, and all commitments and prosecutions for such petitioning are illegal. This passage from the English Bill of Rights led to the protection of which right?
the freedom of speech
The main reason the United States decided to build a canal across Panama instead of Nicaragua was that:
the land and building rights were less expensive.
President Taft's foreign policy emphasized
the strength and influence of US businesses and banks
President Taft's foreign policy emphasized
the strength and influence of US businesses and banks.
Adam Smith believed that fair prices for goods are determined in a capitalist system
through competition between businesses.
When Perry returned to Japan in 1854, why did he bring more ships than he had in 1853?
to convince the Japanese to negotiate
Why did the United States establish the Open Door policy?
to ensure that it could conduct trade with and exert influence in China
Why was this picture most likely taken?
to expose the horrors of child labor
What is the purpose of the locks?
to serve as "ship elevators" by raising and lowering ships passing through the canal
In a dictatorship of the proletariat, who controls the government?
working classes
As the 1800s progressed, demands for labor reform increased mainly because
working conditions were horrible.
Those who believed in a communist revolution believed that workers would rise up, eventually leading to
NOT a new form of capitalism.
Which of the following best explains how Hawaii become a US territory?
The US annexed Hawaii in 1900.
Which word or phrase best describes the part of Panama where the canal was built?
mountainous
Name one disadvantage of globalization
pollution, damage to the environment, loss of local cultures, loss of habitat
What two principles form the basis for capitalism?
private ownership and free markets
A charter is a written document that
states the conditions of an agreement.
Women did not get the right to vote in Britain or in the United States until
the 1920s
A man who lives in Bangalore, India, works in a customer-service center for a company that is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Which development helped create this economic opportunity? A) Lower costs for international transportation B) Advances in data processing C) Improvements in communication technology D) More restrictions on international trade
C) Improvements in communication technology
Which of the following has aided in the global distribution of goods the most? A) High tariffs placed on imports B) An increase in oil prices C) New forms of transportation D) Regional conflicts
C) New forms of transportation
Which of the following countries is a major contributor of rubber in the manufacturing of sneakers? A) Japan B) India C) Taiwan D) United States
C) Taiwan
In recent years companies from more developed nations have often built new production facilities in less developed nations. This outsourcing has occurred because less developed nations frequently have— A) a favorable climate B) capital resources C) a supply of inexpensive labor D) greater political stability
C) a supply of inexpensive labor
All of the following are considered forms of information technology except A) Global Information Systems (GIS) B) the Internet C) fracking D) Global Positioning System (GPS)
C) fracking
One advantage of globalization today is A) job loss B) preservation of traditional cultures C) increased access to consumer goods D) improved environmental conditions
C) increased access to consumer goods
Which of the following factors helped lead to the outsourcing of shoe manufacturing? A) decrease in demand for athletic shoes B) weakening of labor laws in the United States and Europe C) location of raw materials needed to produce shoes D) a decline of the global population
C) location of raw materials needed to produce shoes
During industrialization, what were the attitudes toward slavery?
Calls for the abolition of slavery increased
The country Japan fought and defeated during the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895 was
China
At the end of the 1800s, why did people fear that China might be split into different imperialist colonies?
China was too weak to prevent other nations from controlling parts of its territory.
Who owned the land where the canal would be built?
Colombia
Why was Roosevelt angry with Colombia?
Colombia refused to ratify the treaty giving the US the right to build the canal.
In 1853, who commanded the fleet that arrived in Japan with a letter from President Fillmore?
Commodore Matthew Perry
Name one advantage of outsourcing.
Correct Response Continue It allows companies to cut costs and save money because they don't have to pay workers as much. It encourages less developed nations to educate their workforce. It creates jobs in the less developed nations.
n 8.5-mile channel was carved through the mountains. This is called the ___
Culebra Cut
Which of the following countries is currently involved in the design of sneakers? A) Germany B) Brazil C) Saudi Arabia D) United States
D) United States
From which country did the United States need to buy rights before building a canal across Central America?
France
What nation had tried to build a canal prior to the United States?
France
Ships passing through the Panama Canal must travel through ___
Gatun Lake
Why did the Japanese government accept the letter Perry brought from President Fillmore in 1853?
The government was unable to drive away Perry's well-armed warships.
sell more copies.
The headline shows how newspapers used yellow journalism to
How did the weather affect the building of the Panama Canal?
The hot, humid weather made the work exhausting.
How did the Spanish-American War affect US power in Asia?
The war made the US an important power in Asia.
How did newspapers that used yellow journalism react when the USS Maine exploded in Cuba in 1898?
They blamed Spain for the explosion and called for the US to declare war.
What was the main similarity between the Teller Amendment of 1898 and the Platt Amendment of 1901?
They both were concerned with the rights of Cuba.
How did people in China respond to the influence of foreign nations in their country?
They resented foreign influence and formed rebel groups to fight Europeans.
What did factory owners do to prevent unions from forming?
They used force to end union activities
the Spanish government.
When the USS Maine sank, most Americans blamed
1) There was a mine outside the ship. 2) There was an explosion at the back. 3) There was a coal fire on board.
Which list states the correct order of the findings of three investigations of the Maine sinking?
4
Which number on the map shows Puerto Rico?
The Open Door policy stimulated trade and maintained the influence of foreign powers in China.
Which of the following best states how the Open Door policy affected China and other countries doing business there?
A feasible question can be studied and investigated.
Which statement best describes a feasible question?
The rebels were fighting for their independence because the United States did not give it to them.
Why did rebels in the Philippines fight against the United States after Spain lost the Spanish-American War?
How did countries throughout the world view the United States after the Spanish-American War?
as a major power with worldwide military strength
What moderate reforms did European socialists support? Check all that apply.
assistance for the poor better working conditions minimum wage laws
The Spanish-American War helped the United States
become a strong leader in the Americas.
How were the Latin American policies of President Theodore Roosevelt and President Wilson similar ?
both used the military to get involved in Latin American affairs.
When union leaders negotiate with business management, it is called
collective bargaining
According to Karl Marx, the economic ideas behind socialism would lead to a
communist revolution
President Wilson's policy of Moral Diplomacy concentrated on building
democracies in other countries
President Wilson's policy of Moral Diplomacy concentrated on building
democracies in other countries.
Read the following quotation from George Washington. The spirit of encroachment tends to consolidate the powers of all the departments in one, and thus to create whatever the form of government, a real despotism. What was Washington warning against?
having a single ruler
Why did President Cleveland refuse to annex Hawaii?
he felt an annexation was illegal
Louis XIV is considered a perfect example of an absolute monarch because he
held all power in France and claimed to represent God on Earth.
Which list states achievements from the Scientific Revolution in the correct order?
i. The heliocentric theory is published. ii. The scientific method is developed. iii. Galileo argues for Copernicus. iv. Isaac Newton develops calculus.
