AH2 quiz/test unit 6

Which statement BEST explains the Supreme Court’s opinion in Plessy v. Ferguson?

• Groups seeking civil rights protections must cooperate with the government.

• Segregation is legal as long as equal public facilities are provided.

• Laws against segregation are justifiable regulations of interstate commerce.

• The poll tax is a legal issue to be determined by state governments.

Which factor MOST influenced the creation of Settlement House?

• the development of the Social Gospel movement

• the activities of the New Deal agencies

• the ideals associated with Manifest Destiny

• the philosophies of Social Darwinists

Hernandez v. Texas (1954)

Which statement describes the basis for the Supreme Court ruling in this case?

• Timely prosecution is a requirement of the due process clause.

• Court procedures must comply with the equal protection clause.

• Defendants in criminal cases must be able to face the accusers.

• Individuals accused of crimes are guaranteed access to legal representation.

Which statement best describes one effect of the Harlem Renaissance?

• It ensured African American tenant farmers were treated fairly.

• It encouraged students to participate in non-violent protests.

• It raised awareness of the cultural contributions of African Americans.

• It convinced Progressive leaders to embrace civil rights.

Why was the Federal Reserve System established in 1913?

• to monitor the use of personal credit

• to promote the stability of banks

• to control investment in the stock market

• to regulate real estate speculation

Which phrase best explains the result of women working during World War I?

• Support for suffrage increased.

• Labor unions accepted female membership.

• Conservation of resources increased.

• Females experienced a decline in wages.

What was one effect of the Harlem Renaissance?

• It helped establish federal funding for African American artists.

• It resulted in mass migration to major cities in the North.

• It helped diffuse African American culture across the United States.

• It directly led to the creation of anti-segregation laws in Southern states.

The Social Gospel movement conflicted with the theory of Social Darwinism because the Social Gospel movement...

• relied on government-funded programs to correct problems in society.

• required support from wealthy individuals to help less fortunate people.

• utilized economic relationships to encourage personal growth.

• relied on training to help individuals overcome difficult circumstances.

Which factor best explains why the 19th Amendment was ratified?

• Social norms in society had changed.

• Organized crime activities had increased.

• Segregated schools were unequal.

• Minors sought to gain suffrage.

Which best describes the Social Gospel movement?

• belief that certain cultures will be unable to sustain existence

• emphasis on Christian principles to solve societal problems

• belief that capitalism helps the lower class

• emphasis on the Christianization of native peoples