WorksheetsU.S. History EOC Review Assessment--First Six Weeks
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 2hrs 33mins
(2016)Which statement best completes this list?
Congress passed legislation imposing tariffs on imported beef.
Most of the cowboys on cattle drives were European immigrants.
The cattle industry was nationalized under the Department of Agriculture.
The need to process large amounts of cattle made meatpacking a major industry.
(2016)The primary objective of the Dawes Act was to —
promote cultural assimilation of American Indians
turn American Indian reservations into corporate farmland
end warfare between American Indians and the U.S. military
promote American Indian investment in private industry
(2016)Which situation does this cartoon from an early 1900s pamphlet illustrate?
The deportation of many Chinese immigrants in the Northwest
The recruitment of Chinese immigrants by large labor unions in the Midwest
The fear in the West of losing jobs to Chinese immigrants
The lack of available resources in the East to support a large influx of Chinese immigrants
(2016)Which factor was a primary reason for the shift described in this excerpt?
Kinship networks
Economic transformation
Government reform
Climate change
(2016)33 Which of the following best characterizes the Gilded Age?
The discovery of goldfields in the West led to an increase in the amount of money issued for circulation.
Industrialists used their connections with corrupt government officials for material gain
and political power.
In the Deep South a sharp increase in immigration brought a boom in construction and
industry.
Small, family-owned farms were bought and consolidated to form large agricultural
corporations.
(2016)A high school teacher wrote these bullet points on the whiteboard. What was the most likely topic of discussion?
Goals of the U.S. assimilation policies
Objectives of the Grange movement
Reason for immigration to the United States
Principles of social Darwinism
(2016)How did the expansion of railroad transportation most benefit farmers in the United States?
By raising the consumer price of agricultural products
By increasing the variety of locally grown crops
By providing farmers with affordable access to distant markets
By encouraging farmers to form the first agricultural cooperatives
(2016)Which statement best explains how the application of electricity in the early 1900s affected the development of the U.S. economy?
Long distance travel became more expensive.
College education became more accessible.
Manufacturing processes became more efficient.
Household appliances became more costly.
(2017)1 The Progressive goal to implement women’s suffrage was accomplished by —
a national referendum
an executive order
a Supreme Court decision
a constitutional amendment
(2016)In response to public concern over issues raised by Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle, the federal government expanded its role in —
working with labor unions to increase worker salaries
taking responsibility for the safety of consumers
setting limits on the growth of private industry
implementing social welfare programs
(2017)The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was primarily a response to —
increased U.S. presence in China
competition for jobs on the West Coast
rapid population growth in the Northeast
China's actions during the Boxer Rebellion
(2017)In this excerpt, Justice Harlan is warning against —
a civil service based on patronage rather than merit
allowing powerful monopolies to dominate interstate commerce
a lack of federal funding for essential transportation systems
allowing labor unions to interfere with production goals
(2017)These demands most reflected the concerns of —
small farmers in need of affordable credit
robber barons pursuing higher profits
prominent bankers who controlled the money supply
immigrant workers seeking economic justice
(2017)These lyrics are representative of a movement that culminated in a constitutional amendment during the —
Harlem Renaissance
New Deal
Reconstruction era
Progressive era
(2017)The process described above led to —
peaceful resolution of territorial disputes with American Indians
the establishment of agricultural communities on the American frontier
federal regulation of agriculture
a decline in immigration to urban areas
(2017) During the late nineteenth century, many Irish immigrants were discriminated against for being —
opposed to machine politics
loyal to the United Kingdom
conscientious objectors
Roman Catholics
(2017)How did Andrew Carnegie contribute to civic and social life in the United States?
By promoting spiritual and moral values in public schools
By supporting conservative ideals in federal legislation and foreign policy
By establishing philanthropic organizations dedicated to education and the arts
By creating a charitable foundation to end hunger
(2017)What was the primary result of this legislation?
States instituted their own environmental regulations.
Settlement on lands with fragile ecosystems was prohibited.
Monopolies seized control of natural resources.
National parks were created as a way to manage land resources.
(2017)These photographs are of the same student at Carlisle Indian School during the late nineteenth century.
Which word best explains the changes shown in these photographs?
Immigration
Assimilation
Nullification
Nativism
(2017)Which of these is the best definition of an era?
A period of time identified by political, economic, or social trends
A series of various changes over many years
A series of events unified by individual or organized protests
A period of time lasting between 10 and 15 years
(2018)Which application of a new technology can be attributed to an invention of Thomas Edison?
Refrigerated railroad cars allowed food to be transported long distances.
Light bulbs made it efficient for factory workers to work at night.
Diesel engines were used in the production of airplanes.
Sonar technology was used to track submarines.
(2018)Which American value is described in this excerpt?
Individualism
Populism
Liberty
Laissez-faire
(2018)How did the process shown in this photograph enhance the automobile industry?
By speeding up production of automobiles at lower costs
By requiring only licensed workers to produce the automobiles
By ensuring high-quality automobiles for consumers at higher prices
By developing new designs to test automobile safety standards
(2018)This excerpt is from a book written by a Norwegian man who immigrated to the United States in the late 1800s.
These immigrants were relieved when they saw the type of land they were expecting because they —
hoped to establish farms
wanted to build factories
planned to mine for gold
wanted to work for the railroad
(2018)What was the most important diplomatic effect of the Declaration of Independence for the United States?
It allowed foreign governments to officially recognize the United States.
It forced Great Britain to trade with the United States.
It required Great Britain to pay war reparations to the United States.
It allowed the United States to establish immigration quotas.
(2018)This model was evident in the United States through the works of —
Frances Willard and her support of the temperance movement
A. Philip Randolph and his protests during World War II
Eugene V. Debs and his establishment of the American Railway Union
Eugene V. Debs and his establishment of the American Railway Union
(2018)Which technological advancement was developed in installations near these cities during World War II?
Long-range submarines
Radio navigation
Atomic bombs
Jet engines
(2018)Which factor facilitated statehood for the darker–shaded areas?
The introduction of barbed wire throughout the Great Plains
The expansion of railway lines throughout the West
The acceptance of Mormons by other religious sects in the East
The peaceful integration of settlers with American Indian populations
(2018)What was the main reason given for the creation of these restrictions?
Preventing the depletion of natural resources
Discouraging anti-American activism
Reducing competition for U.S. jobs
Addressing a lack of urban housing
(2018)Which two amendments should replace the question marks in this excerpt?
Fifth Amendment and Eighth Amendment
Third Amendment and Seventh Amendment
First Amendment and Fourth Amendment
Second Amendment and Sixth Amendment
(2018)What was a result of the social problems presented in this 1917 political cartoon?
Government leaders introduced health-care reform laws.
Lobbyists focused attention on the power of corporate monopolies.
Women worked to improve conditions in tenement houses.
Progressives worked to ratify a prohibition amendment.
(2018)A student could use this excerpt in a paper about the —
challenges of preserving American Indian traditional clothing
movement to reform American Indian schools
contributions of American Indians to U.S. culture
pressure on American Indians to assimilate
(2018)Which action is the best example of a civic responsibility?
Writing an editorial piece for a newspaper
Volunteering to sell raffle tickets
Voting on election day
Opening a business
(2019) Which benefit resulted from the introduction of the Bessemer steel process?
Mechanical reapers to replace horse-drawn reapers
Stronger and cheaper material for railroads and bridges
Transistors for radios
Electrical lightbulb
(2019) During Reconstruction the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments were ratified. Which issue did these amendments address?
Rights for women
Readmission of states to the Union
Rights for former slaves
Presidential impeachment proceedings
(2019) Which constitutional provision did the most to advance the aspect of democracy Tocqueville describes?
"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated..."
"Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the part shall have been duly convicted shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction."
"The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by an State on account of sex."
"Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress"
(2019) What does the motto shown on this seal mean?
"Liberty, Fraternity, Equality"
"Justice for All"
"America First"
"Out of Many, One"
(2019) Which action is best described by this excerpt?
Elected leaders helped immigrants to assimilate to life in the United States.
Political machines justified corruption while providing benefits to communities.
Progressive leaders protested eminent domain laws in the United States.
Muckrakers tried to uncover government scandals in urban communities.
(2019) What is the best title for this list?
How Sharecroppers Lived in the Deep South
Ways Migrant Workers Lived in the Southwest
How Miners Took Advantage of Gold Rush Opportunities
Ways Settlers Adapted to Conditions on the Great Plains
(2019) Which phrase best describes the goal of this amendment?
To restrict civil liberties
To limit due process rights
To restrain the power of judicial activists
To limit the power of the federal government
(2019) How did the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad contribute to the settlement of the West?
By providing people with access to essential goods
By raising money to build factories along the routes
By giving funds to local leaders to build schools
By establishing military forts along the routes
(2019) Which example best defines a historical era?
A collection of art by a world-renowned artist
A period of time characterized by certain political, social, or economic events
A genre of music specific to a region of a country
A piece of landmark legislation passed during a congressional session
(2021) Which development made it possible to construct this type of building?
The invention of a new process for manufacturing steel
The government's focus on educating engineers
The manufacturing of glass that blocks ultraviolet sun rays
The importation of stronger kinds of wood
(2021) Which statement describes how the Transcontinental Railroad affected the United States during the late 1800s?
The railroad contributed to the rapid settlement and growth of towns in the West.
The railroad caused a rapid decline in agriculture and mining in the West.
The railroad contributed to population growth and increased sharecropping in the East.
The railroad prompted Congress to buy land and create national parks in the East.
(2021) Which action opposed the civil rights advances that the Reconstruction amendments had promised?
The temperance movement
The passage of Jim Crow laws
The passage of antitrust legislation
The conservation movement
(2021) What was one DIRECT effect of the business practice discussed in this excerpt?
Employees were prevented from buying stock.
There was decreased competition among producers.
Consumers were denied access to goods.
There was a lack of employment opportunities for immigrants.
