US History Midterm Exam Review Part 2

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the federal agency responsible for regulating air and water quality standards in the United States, ensuring environmental protection and public health.

John Muir was a prominent naturalist who collaborated with President Theodore Roosevelt in the early 20th century to promote the establishment of national parks and forests, significantly influencing conservation efforts.

The Chinese Exclusion Act severely restricted Chinese immigration and limited the rights and opportunities of those already in the U.S., preventing them from owning land and obtaining citizenship, thus reinforcing discrimination.

The Great Migration was a mass movement of African Americans from the rural South to Northern cities, driven by the search for better economic opportunities and escaping racial discrimination, particularly during the early 20th century.

The late 1800s saw a surge in industrial jobs in urban centers, attracting people from rural areas seeking better employment opportunities, unlike the other options which did not drive urban migration.

Hurricane Katrina, which struck in 2005, caused catastrophic flooding and devastation in New Orleans, making it one of the deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history. The other options did not impact New Orleans in the same way.

The Dust Bowl was exacerbated by an extended drought, which led to severe soil degradation and dust storms. This lack of moisture intensified the already challenging agricultural conditions of the 1930s.

The 18th Amendment was ratified in 1919 as a result of Progressive efforts to prohibit alcohol, leading to the era of Prohibition in the United States.

Jacob Riis was known for exposing the harsh conditions in urban slums through his photography and writings, highlighting the struggles of the poor and advocating for social reform.

The 10th Amendment emphasizes that powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states. This means its goal is to reserve powers to the states, making that the correct choice.