U.S. History Semester Exam 1 Review

The West/Gilded Age:

Which of the following contributed most to the settlement of the West during the 1800s?

• The availability of the buffalos

• The discovery of metal

• A series of land grants through the homestead act

The West/Gilded Age:

Which of the following occurred between 1865 and 1900 as a result of the rapid industrialization (factories) in the U.S.?

• Social and economic class divisions began to disappear

• Labor unions increased as workers sought for better pay and working conditions

• Concern about air pollution led to stricter environmental regulations

The West/Gilded Age:

The demographic structure of the U.S. changed in the late 19th century with the arrival of--

• Immigrants from Europe seeking industrial jobs

• Political refugees coming to the U.S. from the former Spanish colonies

• Migrants from Mexico seeking agricultural jobs during a worldwide depression

Progressive Era:

What was the purpose of the Pure Food and Drug Act?

• To protect consumers by regulating the food and drug industry

• To reduce production costs for food and drug manufactures

• To prevent shortages by regulating the food supply

Progressive Era:

How did the publication of Upton Sinclair's The Jungle contribute to a change in the relationship between government & business?

• Federal troops were forced to break down strikes

• Government regulations requiring the inspection of food products were implemented

• Congress created an industry to audit railroad companies

Progressive Era:

How did the 19th Amendment expand the democratic process?

• By eliminating poll taxes

• By prohibiting discrimination in voting based on gender

• By lowering the voting age

U.S. World Power:
Why did the Spanish American War move the U.S. into the position of a world power?

• The U.S. acquired territories in the Caribbean and Pacific island

• The U.S. stopped the spread of communism in Spain

• The U.S. ended Spanish trade

U.S. World Power:

What was one significant impact of the Panama Canal?

• Increased trade by reducing travel time between the Pacific and the Atlantic Ocean

• Resulted in the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement

• Helped reduced the spread of communism

U.S. World Power:

Why did the U.S. decide to enter WWI?

• The U.S. President promise to fulfill campaign ideas

• Communist activities among U.S. immigrants were threatening the country

• A European nation (Germany) inflicted unrestricted submarine war on the U.S.

U.S. World Power:

In 1919, Charles Schenck was charged with violating the Espionage Act. The Supreme Court ruled that Schenck's actions created a "clear and present".

How did this decision in this case affect the rights of citizens?

• By establishing restrictions on the right to vote

• By protecting the rights of accused person

• By placing limits on freedom of expression