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PMA 3 Review

Total questions: 59

Worksheet time: 52mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which statement is best supported by the data in the table?

a)

The Confederate troops lost the Civil War as a result of their higher numbers of injuries and fatalities.

b)

The Union army had better generals during the Civil War

c)

The Civil War had more casualties than any other war

d)

More soldiers died from disease than from wounds

2.

What is the most accurate title for this map?

a)

Closing the Frontier

b)

An impending War

c)

A Nation Divided

d)

Results of Reconstruction

3.

Which event was the catalyst for the secession of the first seven Southern states in 1861?

a)

passage of a higher protective tariff

b)

issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation

c)

the election of Abraham Lincoln

d)

the shipment of Union supplies to Fort Sumter

4.

Radical Republicans opposed Lincoln’s Ten Percent Plan, mainly, because they feared:

a)

It would weaken Congress

b)

It would weaken the planter class

c)

It would weaken the nation

d)

It would weaken the peace settlement

5.

Following Reconstruction, the passage of Jim Crow laws in the South limited the effectiveness of which of the following?

a)

the 14th and 15th Amendments

b)

the Freedmen's Bureau

c)

tenant farming and sharecropping

d)

Black Codes

6.

Which phrase best completes the diagram?

a)

Lure Native Americans to migrate to the frontier

b)

Entice Native Americans to move to urban areas

c)

Give Native Americans jobs in the federal bureaucracy

d)

Push Native Americans to adopt an agricultural lifestyle

7.

Based on the map, which statement can best be concluded about Native Americans in the late 1800s?

a)

They were given back their land previously taken from them.

b)

They were forced to give up some of their land as settlers moved west.

c)

They were required to absorb into society by moving away from reservations.

d)

They were encouraged to combine their territories into one centralized reservation.

8.

What was a negative aspect of the "Americanization" policy of the late 1880s for American Indians?

a)

Indians attended reservation schools and learned a trade.

b)

Indians could own and farm 160 acres of their own land.

c)

Indians learned English and could gain the right to vote.

d)

Indians saw the survival of their traditional cultures threatened.

9.

During the forced relocation of Native American tribes by the United States government in the nineteenth century, where were most of the reservations located?

a)

The government created the reservations on the ancestral lands of the tribes so that they could have continued access to it.

b)

The government created the reservations in newly acquired territories in the American West.

c)

The government created most of the reservations in California to prevent any threat to the industrial east coast.

d)

The government created most of the reservations in the Northwest Territory under the provisions of the Northwest Ordinance.

10.

Many Native Americans relied heavily on the buffalo for many of their basic needs. In what way did industrialization affect the buffalo population in the United States?

a)

Due to fears that the buffalo population was threatened by westward expansion, the US government designated the buffalo as a protected species.

b)

The development of the steam engine resulted in decreased Native American reliance on the buffalo and the population quickly grew in size.

c)

The development of mass production techniques in the textile industry caused an increase in demand for buffalo hide and the population decreased dramatically.

d)

The buffalo were killed for their furs and to drive away Native Americans who occupied land that the federal government desired for the development of railroads.

11.

The Homestead Act, the mass killing of buffalo, and the completion of the transcontinental railroad are most closely associated with the

a)

rise of organized labor.

b)

building of the Erie Canal.

c)

northern migration of African Americans.

d)

decline of the Plains Indians.

12.
The Dawes Act...
a)
Allowed the Plains indians to continue their tribal traditions of following the buffalo herds
b)
divided the plains Indians tribal lands into family plots as a way to encourage assimilation
c)
provided 160 acres of free land to white settlers
d)
established the route for the Transcontinental railroad
13.

by breaking down the picture, what term is the picture depicting?

a)

manifest destiny

b)

homestead act

c)

dawes act

d)

transcontinental railroad

14.
Laws were passed in the South to limit African Americans from using their rights. These laws limited their right to vote and segregated them.
a)
Jim Crow Laws
b)
Segregation Laws
c)
Joe Jones Laws
d)
Reconstruction Laws
15.
What act was a 10 year ban on an ethnic group that excluded teachers and merchants?
a)
Pendleton Civil Service Act
b)
Sherman Anti-Trust Act
c)
Gentlemen's Agreement
d)
Chinese Exclusion Act
16.
Which is the best example of a political machine?
a)
A group of immigrants gather together and demand rights, and better pay
b)
The government breaks apart big businesess
c)
A political organization that uses corruption to buy and cheat votes
d)
A politician asks for donations for his campaign 
17.
William "Boss" Tweed was known for what? 
a)
Controlling elections, and giving favors away to immigrants to stay in control
b)
Robbing banks and then giving the money to the poor
c)
A Republican political machine
d)
A naturalized Irish immigrant that fought for immigrants 
18.
Why did so many immigrants vote for political leaders who were affiliated with machine politics?
a)
the politicans were of the same race or religion as the immigrants
b)
the politicians catered to the needs of the immigrants
c)
political leaders threatened the  immigrants when they arrived
d)
the politicians provided protection for business owners
19.
During the late 19th century, urban political "machines" and those that ran them
a)
were only members of the Democratic Party
b)
were nearly always first generation Americans
c)
supported women's suffrage and equal rights for African-Americans in the "Jim Crow" South
d)
promised business contracts, government jobs, and money for the poor immigrants in exchange for votes
20.

Which set of innovations best completes the chart?

a)

steel, telephone, electricity

b)

assembly line, cotton gin, airplane

c)

interchangeable parts, irrigation systems, printing press

d)

steam engine, power-loom, ski boat

21.

This diagram compares the two Industrial Revolutions. Which phrase best completes the diagram?

a)

Mass production of goods

b)

Changes in a market economy

c)

New methods of telecommunication

d)

Successful entrepreneurs gain great wealth

22.

This political cartoon is a criticism of which practice in the 19th century?

a)

Political machines

b)

Monopolies

c)

Industrialism

d)

Laissez-faire capitalism

23.

Which issue is addressed in the cartoon above?

a)

The influence of labor unions

b)

The excessive power of Big Business

c)

The dangerous conditions of factory labor

d)

The corruption of political machines in American cities

24.

Which action by the federal government was a step toward the approach to business favored by Speaker B?

a)

passage of the Transcontinental Railway Act

b)

passage of the Sherman Antitrust Act

c)

creation of the civil service system

d)

decision by the Supreme Court in United States v. E. C. Knight Co.

25.

Using the advertisement above, what was a positive impact of Henry Flagler's railroad in Florida?

a)

More travelers and tourists visited the state's many attractions

b)

Golf and tennis were invented

c)

Air conditioning was invented

d)

Easier access to the Western territories

26.

How was the theory of Social Darwinism used during the Industrial Revolution?

a)

This theory allowed big business to exploit the working classes because leaders of big businesses believed they were superior to the working classes.

b)

This theory allowed big businesses to understand how the working class was being exploited.

c)

The competition of races with each other justified child labor.

d)

The competition of races with each other justified a scientific racism and an Imperialist approach to dealing with the barbaric races of mankind.

27.

"Having behind us the producing masses of this nation and the world, supported by the commercial interests, the laboring interests, and the toilers everywhere, we will answer their demand for a gold standard by saying to them: 'You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns; you shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold."


Based on this speech, what did Bryan demand in his subsequent campaign for the Presidency?

a)

The acquisition of colonies to increase employment opportunities.

b)

The creation of a national park system to protect the nation's wildlife.

c)

A policy of bimetallism that would help farmers by increasing inflation and raising crop prices.

d)

Higher tariffs to protect American manufacturers from foreign competition.

28.

Which statement best completes the graphic organizer?

a)

Farmers organized the Grange movement and the Populist Party.

b)

The government authorized the unlimited coinage of silver to help farmers.

c)

Populists demanded that the government help farmers by raising tariffs.

d)

The government demanded that farmers slaughter livestock to increase prices.

29.

Why did Bryan's rural supporters believe that the gold standard was oppressive?

a)

They knew that the railroad owners and grain elevators usually insisted on being paid with gold coin.

b)

They believed that a policy of bimetallism would lead crop prices to rise, making farm debts less burdensome.

c)

They feared that speculators like Jay Gould and James Fisk would manipulate prices by cornering the gold market.

d)

They felt that reliance on the gold standard in international trade had made it difficult for farmers to export crops overseas.

30.

Why did industrialists oppose the increased coinage of silver during the nineteenth century?

a)

It would have led to greater political power for southern states.

b)

It would have caused economic inflation.

c)

It would have been more difficult to secure business loans.

d)

It would have limited the amount of money in circulation.

31.

According to the "Gospel of Wealth" supported by Andrew Carnegie

a)

the government should play a major role in controlling the American economy.

b)

a graduated income tax is needed to reduce the gap between the richest and poorest members of society.

c)

the wealth and resources in a society should be equitably distributed among the members of that society.

d)

the accumulation of wealth is beneficial to society and the government should take no action to hinder this accumulation.

32.

How did American industrial leaders accumulate wealth during the late 1800s?

a)

by inventing new technology

b)

by using mainly slave or forced labor

c)

by developing new farming techniques

d)

by creating monopolies and establishing trusts

33.

What was created in the U.S. government's first attempt to exercise increased control and oversight over American businesses and industries in the late 1800s?

a)

The Civilian Conservation Corps

b)

The Food and Drug Administration

c)

The Interstate Commerce Commission

d)

The Federal Aviation Administration

34.

Based on the cartoon, what conclusion can be reached about the United States in the early 1880s?

a)

Most American manufacturing was controlled by business monopolies.

b)

Some American critics felt workers were being oppressed by business monopolies.

c)

Government leaders were finally taking steps to curb the power of business monopolies.

d)

Business monopolies overcharged their customers but were essential to American economic growth.

35.

Which of the following concepts is illustrated by the workers in the drawing above?

a)

Capitalism

b)

Low wages

c)

Collective bargaining

d)

Workmen's Compensation

36.

This certificate on the left was issued in 1919. What was the primary goal of the organization that issued this certificate?

a)

obtain better conditions for workers in its affiliate unions

b)

to assist in the transition from a capitalist to a socialist society

c)

to help cigar workers obtain better housing and U.S. citizenship

d)

to replace individual labor unions with a single union for all workers

37.

The flier above appeared on May 4, 1886.

Based on the flier, which conclusion can be made about the Haymarket Riot?

a)

The protesters intended to overthrow the U.S. government.

b)

The protesters were members of the American Federation of Labor.

c)

The rally was held in support of the Homestead and Pullman strikes.

d)

A large numbers of the participants were German-speaking immigrants

38.

This controversial event in Chicago (1886) resulted in seven police and four protester fatalities, as well greatly discrediting the union movement.

a)

Wrigley Riot

b)

Pullman Strike

c)

Haymarket Riot

d)

Homestead Strike

39.

Andrew Carnegie's reputation was significantly damaged by the events of the Homestead Strike of 1892. Which of the following statements about the strike is correct?

a)

Members of an anti union organization infiltrated a group of striking Carnegie Steel workers and assassinated the workers' leader during a protest.

b)

A demonstration led by Carnegie Steel workers in Chicago protesting for an eight-hour workday ended when dynamite was thrown into the crowd of protesters.

c)

Carnegie's company lowered wages for workers at a Carnegie Steel plant in Pennsylvania, leading to a violent conflict between workers and local managers.

d)

Carnegie Steel workers organized a boycott of the company's products and refused to end their standoff until working conditions in Carnegie's factories improved.

40.
Social Darwinism:
a)
was used by Anti-Imperialists to promote imperialism
b)
was used to argue some races and nations are naturally superior to others
c)
was used to defend a policy of neutrality and isolationism
d)
was promoted by Frederick Jackson Turner
41.

The above poster is an example of propaganda encouraging the what?

a)

Money from civilians to finance WWI

b)

Recruitment of military personnel

c)

To show haw scary the German military was

42.
What type of fighting used submarines to sink any ship that entered enemy waters?
a)
Lusitania
b)
unrestricted submarine warfare
c)
Uboat
d)
force
43.
The Zimmerman Telegram can best be described by which of the following?
a)
Great Britain promised the U.S. that they would help them gain territories in Europe
b)
Mexico vowed to help the U.S.  and the Allies in World War I
c)
Germany asked Mexico to declare war on the U.S. to regain lost territories
d)
Russia withdrew from the war due to the revolution that was occurring in the country
44.
The land in between trenches is known as
a)
No Man's Land
b)
Dead Space
c)
The Danger Zone
d)
Barbed Wire Zone
45.
Which of the following is a reason why the U.S. did not want to join the League of Nations?
a)
There was fear that it would get the U.S. involved in another war
b)
Germany  was allowed into the League of Nations
c)
The League of Nations would be too costly for Americans
d)
The U.S. was pre-occupied with difficulties at home.
46.
A factor that made World War I deadlier than previous wars was the use of modern technology like ________________________ that could fire 400 to 600 bullets a minute
a)
Machine Guns
b)
Chlorine Gas
c)
Helicopters
d)
Tanks
47.

Why is this propaganda poster from 1917 encouraging Americans to "plant and raise" vegetables?

a)

The United States was at war against Japan.

b)

There was a lack of farmers in the country.

c)

All available food was needed to support the war effort.

d)

The Dust Bowl had destroyed most farmland in the United States.

48.

The cartoon below was published on May 16, 1917. What was the purpose of the bonds being sold in the cartoon?

a)

To avoid an economic depression

b)

To keep the United States out of war

c)

To help finance the American war effort

d)

To make emergency loans to Britain and France

49.

How did the military innovation shown in this photograph affect the course of World War I?

a)

It helped transport large numbers of troops to the battlefield.

b)

It helped break the stalemate of trench warfare.

c)

It made communications with officers on the front lines possible.

d)

It made the use of land mines obsolete.

50.

Which World War I development influenced the United States military and merchants to adopt the strategy illustrated above?

a)

The establishment of a secret alliance between Mexico and Germany

b)

Germany's use of unrestricted submarine warfare

c)

The trade alliance between the U.S. and Germany

d)

The ratification of the Lend-Lease Act

51.

Why did German Americans distance themselves from the Allies?

a)

They sympathized with the Kaiser.

b)

They were proud of German militarism.

c)

They considered British culture inferior.

d)

They resented the defamation of their culture as savage.

52.

The cartoon seen here was probably drawn by someone who felt that the United States

a)

should not enter World War I.

b)

should join the League of Nations.

c)

was taking advantage of smaller nations.

d)

should not join the League of Nations because it might be pulled into other nations's disputes

53.

Many senators had reservations about American entry into the League of Nations because

a)

they feared Article X of the League of Nations clause would weaken the country’s independence and force the U.S.. to have to get involved in Europe’s military actions

b)

they disapproved of the other member countries as most of them were monarchies

c)

they wanted stronger guarantees from other nations that the world would never to war again

d)

No senators had reservations about the treaty and approved it right away

54.

The above poster is an example of propaganda encouraging the what?

a)

Money from civilians to finance WWI

b)

Recruitment of military personnel

c)

To show haw scary the German military was

55.
The largest New Deal program which worked on public projects such as roads, bridges, public buildings, and gave jobs to writers, artist, and photographers.
a)
Works Progress Administration
b)
World Peace Association
c)
Working Period Administration
d)
Tennessee Valley Authority
56.
What cause of the Great Depression did the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) attempt to solve?
a)
Stock market speculation
b)
Overproduction
c)
Weak banking system
d)
Unsafe loans
57.

What was the date of the bombing of Pearl Harbor?

a)

December 7, 1941

b)

December 7, 1945

c)

November 5, 1941

d)

November 5, 1945

58.

According to Order 9066, which people on the west coast were to be relocated?

a)

People of Japanese ancestry

b)

People of Hawaiian ancestry

c)

People of Native American ancestry

d)

People of French ancestry

59.
Why did the United States decide to drop the bomb rather than invade Japan with soldiers?
a)
wanted to see if the bomb worked
b)
 did not think they could defeat the Japanese
c)
did not have the soldiers or weapons left to attack Japan
d)
They estimated that 500,000 to 1 million Allied soldiers would die in an invasion