American History 2nd Semester Study Exam

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In each political district of a city, the Political boss controlled the jobs and services.

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True

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Initially President Wilson refused to support women’s vote, but he changed his mind later on during his presidency.

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True

Front

President Theodore Roosevelt favored big business and was against regulation of business & other progressive reforms.

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False

Front

In the post-Civil War years, African Americans lived in separate neighborhoods and attended segregated schools.

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True

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The process of resolving disputes by agreeing to accept the decision of a neutral party is ___.

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arbitration

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A few large companies that control prices for an entire industry are a(an)____.

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Oligopoly

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What was the spoils system?

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A practice of appointing supporters to government positions

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What did progressives believe about income taxes?

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They supported it as a tool to redistribute wealth.

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How did President Theodore Roosevelt give in to anti-Japanese feelings in America?

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By signing the Gentlemen's Agreement

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Why did Booker T. Washington believe that African Americans needed more economic power?

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To achieve political influence and societal respect