USH EOC Eagle Review Part 3

The period during the mid- to late-nineteenth century was known as the Gilded Age. Which sentence best explains the reason for that name?

• Prospectors discovered vast amounts of gold deposits in the west.
• Large corporations shared profits with members of the working class.
• Business growth led to an increase in lavish spending by the wealthy.
• Technological innovation enabled the use of metal in building construction.

The Gilded Age of the late nineteenth century saw the emergence of industrialists who were perceived by some as ruthless and aggressive. These industrialists were derisively referred to as

• trust busters.
• robber barons.
• philanthropists.
• rogue investors.

What was the purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890?

• to oppose monopolistic business practices
• to redistribute wealth to the poor
• to protect the rights of investors
• to ensure compliance with tax laws

What is the most likely reason for the population increase indicated in the graph?

• The construction of the Ferry Building allowed more people to settle in the city.
• The Dust Bowl sent residents of the Great Plains to the West Coast seeking employment.
• San Francisco’s economy diversified, drawing new residents to the city in search of opportunity.
• The prominence of organized labor unions in San Francisco encouraged workers to move west.

Which historical event should not appear on a timeline showing important developments during the 1950s?

• Dwight Eisenhower is elected president.
• Julius and Ethel Rosenberg are executed for spying.
• The League of Nations is established.
• The Highway Act is passed by Congress.

What was the significance of the Battle of Midway during World War II?

• It assured America’s position of naval power in the Pacific.
• It was the battle that caused Germany to surrender.
• It was one of the only battles that did not utilize bombers.
• It was a battle in which the United States did not suffer any military or civilian losses.

What historical development does this cartoon represent?

• President Roosevelt’s decision to issue a formal warning to Germany
• signing of a new law to protect America’s sailors
• President Wilson’s decision to ask Congress to enter World War I
• an investigation looking into the sinking of multiple American ships

This 1879 cartoon shows William Henry Vanderbilt, president of the New York Central Railroad and many other railroads. His legs represent other major owners of railroads. A sign on the bottom left reads, “All freight seeking the seaboard MUST pass here and pay any tolls we demand.“ 
The cartoonist most likely believed that Vanderbilt

• unwisely missed opportunities to make a profit.
• unfairly controlled a basic service.
• spent lavishly on projects in his honor.
• cared deeply for farmers and workers.

Why were posters like this one common during World War I?

• Funding for the war could be raised without paying interest to bondholders.
• Investment instruments such as bonds were needed to combat high levels of consumer spending.
• Government spending was focused on experimental weapons to make up for the lack of a military draft.
• War costs were several times the level of average annual government spending.

Which fundamental challenge is routinely faced by the Transportation Security Administration?

• the need to prosecute crimes while protecting the rights of the accused
• the need to apply outdated laws and regulations to modern situations
• the need to balance the concerns of big businesses with those of workers
• the need to balance safety concerns with concerns about efficiency and privacy