Unit 7 Test (VA/US)

Investigative journalists of the early 20​century who exposed political and social corruption were known as

• progressives

• exploiters

• redeemers

• muckrakers

The Roosevelt Corollary was an extension of

• the Declaration of Independence.

• the Missouri Compromise.

• the Fourteen Points.

• the Monroe Doctrine.

The 14th Amendment

• created the federal income tax

• limited the rights of the African Americans in the South

• guaranteed equal protection under the law for all Americans

• gave women the right to vote

During the early 20th century, the initiative , recall and referendum changes made in many states to give

• citizens the right to choose presidential candidates

• voters greater direct participation in government

• workers more rights in collective bargaining with factory owners

• business leaders more control over their industries.

Which nation played a major role in World War I, but never joined the League of Nations?

• Great Britain

• France

• Italy

• The United States

The Sherman and Clayton Antitrust Acts reflected concerns about

• the nations monopolies

• labor unions

• licensing inventions

• oil consumptiopn

What caused the United States to join World War I?

• German unrestricted submarine warfare

• sinking of the USS Maine

• Lincolns call for 75000 volunteers

• Construction of the Panama Canal

Which of the following is the most comprehensive description of the progressive movement?

• An attempt on the part of the federal government to increase its power at the expense of state and local governments.

• An effort to promote greater economic opportunities and political democracy for the American people.

• An attempt to replace private enterprise by government ownership of industry.

• A rebellion of big business against the great amount of government restrictions placed on their industries.

Which phrase is correctly associated with the ideas of Woodrow Wilson?

• Bull Moose

• New Nationalism

• Square Deal

• New Freedom

All of the following were goals of the Progressive Movement except:

• a government controlled by the people.

• increased power for large landholders and factory owners.

• guaranteed economic opportunities through government regulation.

• elimination of social injustices.