Semester 1 Exam - U.S> History

The goal of the separation of powers was to make King-like power impossible. (Ex: King George III)

• True
• False

What type of government was created by the Articles of Confederation?

• a strong federal government that minimized state power

• a democracy with two complex branches of government

• 
  an oligarchy for the wealthy elite

• a loose alliance of states that ruled themselves

Which of the following did Native Americans acquire from trade with European settlers? (Choose ALL that Apply)

• Disease

• Horse

• Coal

• Steel

Which company was infamous for vertical integration which allowed them to completely control their own supply chain?

• Carnegie Steelworks

• Union Pacific Railroad

• Standard Oil

• Credit Mobilier of America

What caused the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire of 1911 to end in so many deaths?

• workers' tendency to ignore safety procedures

• a lack of training on safety procedures

• the city's reluctance to fully fund its fire departments

• negligence by the factory's owners and city officials

Which was a factor in explosive population growth in cities?

• immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe

• new economic opportunities in rural areas

• the relocation of Native Americans

• the failure of factories to stay in business

Which of the following industries did Jewish immigrants work heavily in?

• the mining industry

• the garment industry

• the grocery trade

• the railroads

How were the Middle Colonies different from New England and the South?

• Their communities displayed a weaker work ethic.

• They had few major cities.

• They were more dependent on agriculture.

• Their communities showed more religious tolerance.

The purpose of Ellis Island was to process new immigrants arriving from overseas.

• True
• False

Which immigrant group was excluded from the Immigration Quota Laws of 1924?

• Polish People (Poles)

• Italians

• Jewish People

• Mexicans