History B Lesson 3

During World War I, what was the purpose of the War Industries Board?

•  Encourage US citizens to move to Mexico or Canada. 

• Encourage companies to use mass-production techniques to increase efficiency. 

•  Encourage Congress to increase minimum wage to $2 an hour. 

• Encourage millionaires to denote all their money to charity. 

Answer explanation

The War Industries Board encouraged companies to use mass-production techniques to increase efficiency and eliminate waste by standardizing products.  See Section 3.2 - World War I Ends.

After the torpedoing of the Sussex, what did Germany demand?

• Either the United States end the blockade or unrestricted submarine warfare would continue. 

•  Either the Spanish end the blockade or unrestricted submarine warfare would continue. 

• Either the British end the blockade or unrestricted submarine warfare would continue.

• Either the French end the blockade or unrestricted submarine warfare would continue. 

Answer explanation

In 1916, the German torpedoes the French passenger steamer, the Sussex, and gave the US an ultimatum: either the British end the blockade or unrestricted submarine warfare would continue.  See Section 3.1 - World War I Begins.

What right did the Sedition Act of 1918 address?

•  Freedom of speech 

• Trial by jury 

• Cruel and unusual punishment 

• Freedom of religion 

Answer explanation

The Sedition Act of 1918 provided for expanded limitations on speech. Under the act, it was illegal to incite disloyalty within the military; use in speech or written form any language that was disloyal to the government, the Constitution, the military, or the flag; advocate strikes on labor production; promote principles that were in violation of the act; or support countries at war with the United States.  See Section 3.2 - World War I Ends.

How did the Harlem Renaissance contribute to social interactions between groups?

•  Speakeasies developed only in Harlem. 

• Mexican-American talents in the arts were showcased. 

• African-American talents in the arts were showcased. 

• Popular sports became racially integrated. 

Answer explanation

This Harlem Renaissance showcased the talents of African-Americans in the arts and helped to encourage pride in black heritage.  See Section 3.4 - Popular Culture in the Roaring 20s.

What was the “Red Scare”?

• Widespread fear of a military attack in New York. 

• Widespread fear of an u-boat attack in the ocean. 

• Widespread fear of a potential rise of communism. 

• Widespread fear of an invasion by Germany. 

Answer explanation

The “Red Scare” was widespread fear of a potential rise of communism or anarchism by a society or state.  See Section 3.2 - World War I Ends.

During World War I, which nations made up the Triple Entente?

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire 

• France, Britain, and Russia 

• France, Britain, and Germany 

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia 

Answer explanation

The Triple Entente (Allies) consisted primarily of France, Britain, and Russia.  See Section 3.1 - World War I Begins.

What was the Zimmerman Note?

• It proposed an alliance between Mexico and the United States. 

•  It proposed an alliance between the United States and Germany. 

• It proposed an alliance between Mexico and Germany. 

•   It proposed an alliance between the United States and Mexico. 

Answer explanation

The Zimmerman note proposed an alliance between Mexico and Germany, and promised that if war with the United States broke out, Germany would support Mexico in recovering "lost territory in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona”.  See Section 3.1 - World War I Begins.

 

What happened during the Palmer Raids (1919)?

• Government agents hunted down anyone suspected of being a democrat. 

•  Government agents hunted down anyone suspected of being a republican. 

• Government agents hunted down anyone suspected of being a fascist. 

• Government agents hunted down anyone suspected of being a socialist or communist. 

Answer explanation

During the Palmer Raids (1919), government agents were sent to hunt down anyone who was suspected of being a socialist or communist, as well as anyone suspected of being an anarchist--a person who opposes any form of government.  See Section 3.3 - Roaring Twenties.

What is meant by ‘buying on the margin’?

• A person charges a commission on the sale of stock. 

•  A person makes a note in a ledger about a stock purchase. 

• A person borrows money from a broker to purchase stock. 

• A person sells a piece of stock at a profit. 

Answer explanation

“Buying on the margin” happens when a person borrows money from a broker to purchase stock.  See Section 3.4 - Popular Culture in the Roaring 20s.

During World War I, what nations made up the Central Powers?

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia

• France, Britain, and Germany 

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire 

•  France, Britain, and Russia 

Answer explanation

The Central Powers consisted primarily of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.  See Section 3.1 - World War I Begins.