US History Regents - Political Cartoons

This cartoon reflects foreign policy ideas commonly held by Americans during

• the Civil War

• World War I

• the Spanish-American War

• the Cold War

The cartoon is most CRITICAL of the United States policy of

• involvement in international affairs

• isolationism

• economic sanctions

• military intervention

The main purpose of the cartoon is to express opposition to which Presidential action?

• Woodrow Wilson's support of the Treaty of Versailles

• Franklin Roosevelt's announcement of the Good Neighbor Policy

• Harry Truman's decision to send aid to Europe after World War II

• Ronald Reagan's 1985 summit meeting with Chairman Gorbachev of the Soviet Union

Each headline illustrates a time when the president of the United States acted as

• chief diplomat

• commander-in-chief

• legislative leader

• head of state

The principal message of the cartoon is that the Standard Oil Company

• used its economic power to influence government decisions

• focused on environmental sustainability

• promoted fair competition among businesses

• supported small local enterprises

One reason Jacob Riis published many photographs similar to this was to

• increase public concern over tenement conditions

• promote his photography skills

• sell more newspapers

• document the beauty of urban life

Based on the map, which region of the United States demonstrated the most support for complete voting rights for women before 1919?

• New England

• West

• South

• Midwest

Which heading best completes the partial outline below?

• Rise of American Imperialism

• Decline of European Colonialism

• The Age of Enlightenment

• The Industrial Revolution

According to the cartoon, United States immigration policy has

• remained constant over the years

• periodically varied between openness and restriction

• always favored open borders

• been strictly enforced without exceptions

What is the main idea of the cartoon?

• American society has failed to recognize the achievements of Native Americans.

• The cartoon highlights the economic success of Native Americans.

• The cartoon criticizes the government for its policies towards Native Americans.

• The cartoon celebrates the cultural contributions of Native Americans.