American History II Final Review

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Which legislative action, during the administration of Franklin Roosevelt, had the greatest effect on resolving problems of the economy and protecting the elderly from poverty? Options: the establishment of a minimum wage, the insurance of federal deposits, the enactment of Social Security, the build of suburbs

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the enactment of Social Security

Front

Which situation was a result of expanded automobile production and highway construction in the 1950s?

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increased migration from urban to suburban areas

Front

How was the Harlem Renaissance a turning point for U.S. society?

Back

It gave exposure to African American writings, art, music, acting, and dance.

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How did economic opportunities encourage the Chinese and the Irish to immigrate to the West Coast?

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oil companies in Texas required drillers

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What was Secretary of State John Hay trying to protect for the United States? "The policy of the government of the US is to seek a solution which may bring about permanent safety and peace to China..."

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Trade rights with China

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Based on the quote "Treat all men alike.  Give them the same laws.  Give them all a chance to live and grow. All men were made by the same Great Spirit Chief," which governmental policies did Chief Joseph oppose?

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discrimination and resettlement

Front

How did the Pendleton Act affect American politics?

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It ended patronage in the hiring of government employees.

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What unfair practice referred to in the statement was stopped with anti-trust laws? "when I saw how those South Improvement men were pulling the wool over our men's eyes, and making them believe we were all going to the dogs if there wasn't an immediate combination to put up the price of refined oil."

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price-fixing

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According to Dr. King, how did the United States benefit from the labor movement raising the living standard?

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More people had money to spend, and the resulting demand generated economic growth.

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How did political bosses in major industrial cities affect the lives of immigrants to the United States in the late 1800s?

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The political machines exploited immigrants by buying votes with favors, jobs, and housing.