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WorksheetsU.S. History EOC Review Assessment--Second Six Weeks
Total questions: 64
Worksheet time: 2hrs 8mins
(2016)Which Andrew Carnegie quotation best explains why he funded libraries like the one in this photograph?
“Under the law of competition, the employer of thousands is forced into the strictest economies, . . . and often there is friction between the employer and the employed.”
“The price which society pays for the law of competition, like the price it pays for cheap comforts and luxuries, is . . . great.”
“The best means of benefiting the community is to place within its reach the ladders upon which the aspiring can rise.”
“This, then, is . . . the duty of the man of wealth: To set an example of modest, unostentatious living, shunning display or extravagance.”
(2016)Which of the following is the best title for this list?
Issues Contributing to the Outbreak of World War I
Principal Reasons for U.S. Entry into World War II
Consequences of Twentieth-Century European Isolationism
Economic Rivalries Between Cold War Superpowers
(2016)Mahan’s books influenced U.S. efforts to become a world power primarily by —
advocating overseas expansion
emphasizing the need for protectionist tariffs
demonstrating the political risks of foreign trade
arguing against forming overseas alliances
(2016)President Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points supported Poland by calling for its —
establishment as a Soviet satellite nation
annexation by Great Britain
establishment as an independent nation
inclusion in one of the larger empires
(2016)What was the main effect of the changes shown in this graph on the western United States?
Immigration from Europe to western U.S. cities increased rapidly.
Western U.S. businesses traded more efficiently with the East Coast and Europe.
Asian businesses bypassed the West Coast to trade directly with the East Coast.
Western states recruited guest workers from the Caribbean and South America.
(2016)One reason this provision was included in the Treaty of Versailles was to —
create a democratic government in Germany
divide Germany into smaller states to be governed by Allied countries
grant independence to all German colonies
weaken the power of Germany in the international community
(2016)During World War I, tanks were used on the western front primarily to —
lead infantry advances across no-man’s-land and into enemy territory
destroy railroads and bridges used by enemy troops
release chemical weapons in advance attacks on enemy positions
launch long-range rockets at enemy aircraft
(2016)These achievements illustrate Ida B. Wells’s contributions as —
a religious leader
an artist of the Harlem Renaissance
a supporter of Prohibition
an advocate of equality
(2016)The business practice described above eventually led to the enactment of legislation that —
guaranteed public access to corporate records
protected consumers by prohibiting monopolies
protected domestic industries from foreign competition
required reciprocity agreements between state governments
(2016)Which groups were most influential in passing the Pure Food and Drug Act?
Southern farmers and clergy members
Factory owners and bankers
Muckrakers and women's organizations
College students and immigrants
(2016)Which of the following was primarily responsible for the change depicted in this illustration?
New immigrant screening procedures at Ellis Island
A crackdown on anarchism after the assassination of President William McKinley
Overseas expansion associated with the Spanish-American War
An increase in circulating currency after the discovery of gold in Nome, Alaska
(2016)Which action did the federal government take to recognize these soldiers?
Passing the GI Bill to give them educational benefits
Awarding them the Congressional Medal of Honor for actions above the call of duty
Providing them with monetary bonuses for demonstrating courage under fire
Awarding them battlefield promotions from enlisted to officer
(2017)This 1917 poster depicts a worker in a shipyard.
This poster could be used to support which assertion?
Demand for labor in war industries helped increase employment.
Use of new war technologies required extensive training.
Conscription caused a shortage of laborers during wartime.
Standardization of parts helped streamline the production of munitions.
(2017)Senator Lodge made this statement in opposition to —
U.S. membership in the League of Nations
the funding of a massive buildup of the U.S. Navy
a relaxation of U.S. citizenship requirements
U.S. entry into the Spanish-American War
(2017)How did these developments in transportation most affect the standard of living in U.S. cities?
By increasing the expenses associated with relocation
By giving residents more flexibility in employment
By expanding the options for personal education
By increasing traffic congestion on city streets
(2017)This cartoon comments on tactics used to —
secure the southern border of California
protect shipping lanes in the Great Lakes
create a defensive alliance with France
obtain control of the Panama Canal Zone
(2017)This cartoon depicts President Woodrow Wilson calling on Congress to —
ratify the Treaty of Versailles
issue a declaration of war against Germany
authorize the use of funds to support Russian revolutionaries
enact trade sanctions against Germany
(2017)This photograph shows a military tactic that —
made troops more vulnerable to long-range missiles, resulting in heavy casualties
required highly skilled soldiers, resulting in lengthy training periods
made frontal assaults difficult, resulting in long periods of stalemate
required the ability to attack quickly, resulting in a reliance on cavalry forces
(2017)Which numbered territory did the United States gain by winning the Spanish-American War?
1
2
3
4
(2018)What was the most likely result of the publication of images such as this 1906 political cartoon?
The government passed the Sherman Antitrust Act.
Private companies refused to import foreign foods.
The government passed the Pure Food and Drug Act.
Labor unions protested unsafe working conditions.
(2018)Which of the causes underlying World War I was this provision of the Fourteen Points intended to prevent?
Nationalism and militarism
Blockades and unrestricted submarine warfare
Secret treaties and alliances
Imperialism and self-determination
(2018)What was the most likely topic of discussion between these men?
Limiting the power of major railroad companies
Creating alternative maritime shipping routes
Designating additional land as national parks
Reducing the influence of environmental lobbyists
(2018)What was one economic effect of the Spanish–American War?
Shipbuilding industries in the United States declined.
New free and fair trade treaties were established between the United States and
developing countries.
The United States gained direct access to additional natural resources and overseas
markets.
Demand for coal and petroleum as energy sources declined.
(2018)Which of the following was implemented in 1913 to solve these problems?
Each state held party conventions in order to select senators.
A national referendum was held to standardize the procedures for selecting senators.
Open primaries were used to limit the choices of senators who could be confirmed by
state legislatures.
A constitutional amendment was ratified that required senators to be elected directly
by popular vote.
(2018)Which group followed the advice given in this address?
Expansionists during the Spanish-American War
Isolationists regarding the Treaty of Versailles after World War I
Hawks in Congress during the Vietnam War
Civil libertarians in Congress after the start of the War on Terror
(2018)In the late 1800s, Sanford B. Dole contributed to the expansion of the United States by advocating the annexation of —
Puerto Rico
the Panama Canal Zone
Hawaii
the Philippines
(2018)How did the Nineteenth Amendment expand the democratic process?
By prohibiting discrimination in voting on the basis of race
By eliminating the poll tax
By prohibiting discrimination in voting on the basis of gender
By lowering the voting age
(2018)What was a primary reason for the demographic shift described in this excerpt?
Increased demand for sharecroppers in the North
Limited economic opportunities for African Americans in the South
Increased availability of manufactured goods in the North
A lack of educational institutions for African Americans in the South
(2018)What prompted the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) to target the “Hollywood Ten”?
Support for American isolationism in the years leading up to World War II
Increased political pressure from racial groups regarding civil rights legislation
Growing anxiety related to the economic effects of the Great Depression
Fear of communist infiltration within the American entertainment industry
(2018)What was the purpose of this type of Office of War Information poster?
To provide jobs to unemployed artists during an economic crisis
To help the public understand its role in national security
To encourage young men to join the war effort
To protect civil liberties during times of national emergency
(2018)What was one effect of the arrival of the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe during World War I?
Italy left the Central powers alliance.
The heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne was assassinated in Sarajevo.
The Allies were able to launch a major counterattack on the western front.
Russian forces were able to withdraw from the eastern front.
(2018)In 1919, Charles Schenck was charged with violating the Espionage Act. The Supreme Court ruled that Schenck's actions created a “clear and present danger.”
How did the decision in this case affect the rights of U.S. citizens?
By establishing restrictions on the right to vote
By protecting the freedoms of religious minorities
By placing limits on freedom of expression
By protecting the rights of accused persons
(2018)This legislation affected how federal employees were hired. The law now required government jobs to be —
based on the political party affiliation of the applicant
determined by a merit system based on civil service examinations
based on the approval of lawmakers
set aside for business executives of large corporations
(2018)What were photographs such as this one taken by Lewis Hine primarily intended to accomplish?
Encourage leaders to make segregation in schools illegal
Document labor conditions during an economic crisis
Depict the evils of capitalism in communist propaganda
Focus attention on the need for child labor reforms
(2019) Which caption best replaces the question mark in this photograph?
Abolish the Poll Tax and the Literacy Test
Demand the Direct Election of Senators
Come in and Learn Why Women Ought to Vote
Lower the Voting Age for Women to Eighteen
(2019) Which guarantee in the Bill of rights could affect the establishment of parks such as this one?
"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects...shall not be violated..."
"Nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."
"No Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause...describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."
"In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved..."
(2019) Which result completes this diagram?
Ratification of a suffrage amendment
Building of the transcontinental railroad
Passage of prohibition legislation
Expansion of labor unions
(2019) Which issue contributed most to the need for this permanent sanitation group?
Increased urban population
The passage of labor laws
Decreased regulation of urban rail systems
The establishment of immigration quotas
(2019) What was one significant impact of the opening of the Panama Canal?
It helped reduce the spread of communism and socialism in Latin American countries.
It resulted in the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
It increased trade by reducing travel times between the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans.
It created tension between the United States and Latin American countries over immigration policy.
(2019) What message about imperialism did this political cartoon convey?
The closer an acquired territory was, the more self-government it should be allowed to exercise.
Imperialism was not likely to improve access to overseas markets.
It was not worth angering European powers to annex new territories.
The farther imperialist expansion extended, the harder it would be for the United States to maintain control
(2019) What was the purpose of the Pure Food and Drugs Act of 1906?
To protect consumers by regulating the food and drug industry
To lower the cost of essential foods and drugs for consuers
To prevent shortages by regulating the supply of food and drugs
To reduce production costs for food and drug manufacturers
(2019) Which factor prompted the Americanization movement of the early twentieth century?
The increasing numbers of immigrants from Eastern and Southern Europe
The strengthening of Jim Crow laws in the southern United States
The rising tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union
The growing concern about environmental issues in the western United States
(2019) What is one way the Progressive Era reform outlined in this diagram has affected U.S. politics?
More women have been elected to Congress.
Citizens have a more direct influence on lawmaking.
Corrupt officials can be removed from office.
Primary elections are prohibited in several states.
(2019) Which action was an immediate consequence of the event described in this headline?
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.
Great Britain intercepted the Zimmermann telegram.
The United States refused to the join the League of Nations.
The Russian monarchy was overthrown.
(2019) What was one way the U.S. government responded to this combination of events?
Made labor unions illegal
Passed immigration restrictions
Implemented a military draft
Established a federal income tax.
(2019) What was the primary reason for these masks during World War I?
To hide the identities of soldiers from approaching enemies
To protect soldiers from spreading contagious diseases
To help soldiers use night vision technology to find the nemey
To protect soldiers from the effects of poison gas
(2019) Which phrase describes a major goal of the Federal Reserve Act of 1913?
to provide stability for the national economy by creating a central banking system
To raise money for wartime needs by selling government bonds
To give incentives for U.S. entrepreneurs by offering low-interest loans
To encourage competition in U.S. industry by breaking up corporate trusts
(2021) Which reason contributed to the trend shown in this table?
The number of factories using assembly lines decreased.
A progressive movement worked to stop the use of child labor.
A political movement worked to lower taxes for businesses.
The number of people joining labor unions decreased.
(2021) How were these rights formally obtained?
By granting citizenship to immigrants
By passing antitrust legislation
By ratifying constitutional amendments
By engaging in an international conflict
(2021) Which statement describes one of the MOST important reasons why the United States annexed the Kingdom of Hawaii?
The islands offered excellent locations for tropical resorts.
The local residents needed help to prevent the spread of poverty and disease.
The location was strategically valuable to both military and business leaders.
The local rulers wanted financial assistance to rebuild after a natural disaster.
(2021) How did the White Ribboners contribute to U.S. society during the late 1800s?
By supporting the movement to end Reconstruction and Jim Crow
By establishing labor unions for women and children
By winning the right to vote for African Americans and immigrants
By leading efforts to achieve prohibition and women 's suffrage
(2021) What was one way the decision described in this passage affected the United States in the first half of the twentieth century?
Minorities were not allowed to attend schools with whites.
Poll taxes in federal elections were ruled unconstitutional.
Affirmative action programs were ruled unconsitutional.
Minorities were not allowed to join the military.
(2021) What effect did the sining of the Lusitania have on World War I?
Germany joined the Central Powers.
U.S. public opinion shifted against Germany.
Germany refused to join the League of Nations.
U.S. leaders proposed a military alliance with Germany.
(2021) These photographs provide evidence that one goal of the Carlisle Indian School was to---
restore U.S. citizenship to American Indians
encourage the study of American Indian religious practices
protect American Indians from nativist policies
assimilate American Indians into U.S. culture
(2021) Which factor prompted the passage of this legislation?
Denial of labor union membership for unskilled workers
Increased nativism and anti-immigrant attitudes
Wage increases for workers in manufacturing positions
Increased U.S. involvement in foreign wars and conflicts.
(2021) How did the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine affect the role of the United States in the world?
By establishing military alliances with Asian nations
By proclaiming a policy of isolationsim
By creating a plan to stop the spread of communism
By announcing a willingness to intervene in the affairs of Western Hemisphere nations
(2021) How did the concerns depicted in this cartoon affect the food industry?
The food industry increased the cost of products in order to pay for chemical additives.
The federal government regulated the food industry in order to protect the health of the public.
The food industry imported more goods from Europe in order to offer customers more choices.
The federal government passed antitrust legislation in order to increase competition in the food industry.
(2021) Which diagram shows a cause-and-effect relationship related to the Spanish-American War?
F
G
H
J
(2021) What was the MAIN reason tanks were introduced during World War I?
To locate and remove land mines from the battlefield
To transport military supplies to the front lines
To overcome trench defenses and end stalemates
To monitor enemy troop movements
(2021) Why did Senator Lodge express this opinion about the Treaty of Versailles?
He wanted to prevent the spread of the global flu epidemic.
He wanted to protect secret U.S. nuclear technology.
He wanted the United States to join an international league.
He wanted to protect U.S. sovereignty in international relations.
(2021) Why were people like those shown in this image hopeful about their future?
Nativism and Social Darwinism were expanding in American cities.
The U.S. social security system provided financial and medical benefits.
There were many jobs and business opportunities in America.
American cities had large and comfortable tenement apartment buildings.
(2021) How did Marcus Garvey MOST impact African Americans in the early 1900s?
By desegregating schools and urban neighborhoods
By urging blacks to accept low-paying jobs and social inequality
By promoting black cultural pride and economic independence
By supporting the use of violence to overthrow government and win reforms
(2021) Which question is associated with the passage of the Espionage and Sedition Acts during World War I?
Should industries be allowed to prohibit workers from joining unions?
Can the government require citizens to purchase war bonds?
At what age should citizens be required to enlist in a branch of the military?
Can the government limit the constitutional rights of citizens during wartime?
(2021) Which factor contributed MOST to these changes?
The rising costs of national defense
Threats posed by immigrant radicals
Abuses of the spoils system by political machines
The inefficiency of large corporations
