U.S. History A Final

Which New Deal program provided pensions for the elderly and unemployment benefits to struggling Americans?

• Social Security Act

• Public Works Administration

• Securities and Exchange Commission

• Emergency Banking Relief Act

This New Deal program protects and insures bank deposits in the event of financial collapse...

• FDA

• TVA

• CCC

• FDIC

This environmental disaster increased the suffering of American farmers on the Great Plains during the Depression...

• the Bonus Army

• the Dust Bowl

• Hurricane Katrina

• The Hoover Dam

During the late 1800’s, supporters of Social Darwinism would most likely have advocated

• Government ownership of major banks and railroad companies

• A social welfare safety net to help people get through difficult economic times

• Full political equality for all Americans

• A laissez faire approach to the economy

The Supreme Court decision Plessy v Ferguson declared that

• Segregation of the races was acceptable under the principle of “separate but equal”

• The government could restrict speech that presents a “clear and present danger”

• States must redraw the boundaries of legislative districts

• American government did not have to extend rights to the residents of the U.S. because the Constitution

During the 1920’s, a major problem facing American farmers was

• Overproduction of crops

• Low tariffs

• A lack of available farmers

• Chemical runoff from pesticides

The Platt Amendment and the Open Door Policy are similar in that they both

• Pushed the progressive agenda into news areas

• Were welcomed by American anti-imperialists who believed in self-determination

• Led to war with European powers

• Expanded the role of the United States in foreign nations.

The War Industries Board, the Committee on Public Information, and the Espionage and Sedition Acts are similar in that they all...

• Were all attempts to silence opposition to WWI

• Reflect the expanded power of the federal government during WWI

• Failed to achieve their stated goals

• Were all opposed to organized labor unions

Which of the following contributed to US imperialism? (Select ALL that apply)

• need for more immigrants

• desire for military strength

• thirst for new economic markets

• a belief in cultural superiority of the Anglo-Saxon culture

What right do women gain as a result of their service during WWI?

• Right to free speech

• Right to work

• Right to assemble

• Right to vote