Semester 1 Exam - U.S> History

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The goal of the separation of powers was to make King-like power impossible. (Ex: King George III)

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True

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What type of government was created by the Articles of Confederation?

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a loose alliance of states that ruled themselves

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Which company was infamous for vertical integration which allowed them to completely control their own supply chain?

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Standard Oil

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What caused the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire of 1911 to end in so many deaths?

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negligence by the factory's owners and city officials

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Which was a factor in explosive population growth in cities? Options: immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe, new economic opportunities in rural areas, the relocation of Native Americans, the failure of factories to stay in business

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immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe

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Which of the following industries did Jewish immigrants work heavily in?
Options: the mining industry, the garment industry, the grocery trade, the railroads

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the garment industry

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How were the Middle Colonies different from New England and the South?

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Their communities showed more religious tolerance.

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The purpose of Ellis Island was to process new immigrants arriving from overseas.

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True

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Which immigrant group was excluded from the Immigration Quota Laws of 1924?

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Italians

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The Abolitionist movement led to Women's Right to vote with the 19th Amendment added in 1920.

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False