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WorksheetsU.S. History EOC Review Assessment--Third Six Weeks
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 2hrs 34mins
(2016)The issue addressed in this political cartoon was later settled by —
the creation of the Temperance Society
the repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment
the initiation of the Settlement House movement
the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment
(2016)What was the primary reason for the raids described in this excerpt?
To prevent workers from joining labor organizations
To block civil rights advocates from staging public protests
To suppress the teaching of evolution in colleges
To halt the spread of communist ideas by radicals
(2016)Why did the “Return to Normalcy” agenda of U.S. presidential candidate Warren G. Harding appeal to many voters in the 1920 election?
The public wanted to help rebuild war-torn countries.
There were significant shortages of military supplies.
There was a decrease in demand for consumer goods.
The public wanted to concentrate on domestic economic issues.
(2016)Which headline describes the primary issue faced by the federal government at the onset of the Great Depression?
A
B
C
D
(2016)The Social Security Act affected the role of the federal government by —
authorizing the government to impose a flat tax
creating a government-administered benefits program
implementing new regulations on interstate travel
establishing an agency to monitor immigration
(2016)Which sentence best completes this sequence of events?
The temperance movement begins.
Religious schools are granted federal aid.
Protest music becomes a popular genre.
Gospel music gains national attention.
(2016)This 1924 cartoon satirizes a scandal that led to —
public disappointment over revelations of government corruption
widespread dissatisfaction with a lack of economic development
public frustration with government neglect of the working class
widespread anger over excessive partisan politics
(2016) Which outcome best completes this diagram? Which outcome best completes this diagram?
A reduction in the use of agricultural pesticides
The conversion of natural habitat to farmland
A decline in the availability of processed foods
The establishment of quality controls on imported foods
(2016)Which of the following directly contributed to the economic instability of the United States in 1929?
The implementation of a personal income tax
Overspeculation in the stock market
New regulations on banking
The elimination of import tariffs
(2016)Which of these is an example of a successful innovation of the assembly-line production model?
A social-media company initiates a new privacy policy for its subscribers.
A financial adviser redistributes money throughout a customer’s portfolio.
A computer is built to a purchaser’s specifications using the available inventory of
supplies.
A cable-television company updates its system to include more channels.
(2016)Which of the following does this event celebrate?
The economic impact of the music industry
The global diffusion of an original form of music
Improved acoustic qualities of recorded music
The relationships between different types of music
(2016)What is the main function of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation?
Assisting banks in recovering unpaid loans
Providing monetary aid to struggling banks
Guaranteeing job security for bank employees
Protecting personal savings in the event of bank failure
(2017)Which of the following contributed most to the situation described in this excerpt?
The rise of corporate monopolies
Strict banking regulations and high income tax rates
The influx of immigrants into urban areas
High unemployment and widespread home foreclosures
(2017)The changes shown in these photographs most likely —
helped improve workplace safety
increased the supply of natural resources
altered the makeup of natural ecosystems
helped decrease energy consumption
(2017)The establishment of speakeasies in the 1920s was an unintended consequence of which federal government action?
The taxation of imported luxury goods
The deportation of suspected communist sympathizers
The prohibition of the sale of alcoholic beverages
The implementation of immigration restrictions
(2017)How did the introduction of these new practices most benefit U.S. business?
By increasing production efficiency
By preventing shortages of goods
By increasing protective tariffs
By decreasing exports
(2017)How did the creation of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation change the nature of banking in the United States?
The government began to guarantee bank deposits.
Depositors could transfer investments without penalties.
Depositors were guaranteed minimum interest rates on savings accounts.
The government required taxpayers to open savings accounts.
(2017)Some of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal programs were declared unconstitutional when the Supreme Court held that they —
required U.S. cooperation with foreign nations
prevented equal access to the judicial system
granted privileges to religious organizations
infringed on powers reserved to the states
(2017)The economic conditions described in this excerpt contributed to —
a global economic depression
an increase in foreign investments in the U.S. market
the adoption of the gold standard
an increase in free market activity
(2017)The goals of these New Deal agencies support the conclusion that the New Deal —
gave the federal government a larger role in the day-to-day welfare of its citizens
forced citizens to participate in federal programs
gave preference to state-run agencies over federally run agencies
forced the federal government to adopt isolationist foreign policies
(2017)Which inference about the 1920s is supported by this illustration?
Women confronted discrimination in employment and education.
Women challenged traditional attitudes and social norms.
Reform organizations targeted women’s issues.
Mass media reflected trends popular in rural communities.
(2017)Which of the following identifies two effects of the Harlem Renaissance?
• Increased geographic concentration of African Americans
• Increased popularity of venues featuring African American artists
• Founding of colleges for African Americans
• Founding of the Socialist P
• Founding of Tuskegee University
• Migration of African Americans to west
• Ratification of constitutional amendments ensuring rights for African Americans
• Increased support for the prohibition of alcoholic beverages
(2018)Why were country-and-western performers such as Gene Autry popular with U.S. radio audiences during the 1930s?
Their art related to the struggles of the period.
They shared stories of individuals who became wealthy.
They promoted work programs for rural communities.
Their art brought attention to global human rights issues.
(2018)What was one factor that helped turn the Great Plains into the Dust Bowl in the 1930s?
Paying farmers to plant native grasses
Increased demand for tobacco after World War I
Numerous tornadoes occurring in the region
Intense drought in the region
(2018)How does this excerpt reflect a significant turning point in American history?
It depicts the reaction to victory in the Spanish-American War.
It portrays the changing social norms of the Jazz Age.
It describes the experiences of immigrant workers during the Gilded Age.
It details the industrial progress of the post–World War I era.
(2018)Which statement best explains how bank failures contributed to the Great Depression?
People lost their savings because the government did not insure bank deposits.
Business could not be done when President Franklin Roosevelt declared a bank holiday.
The interest rates on bank loans were too high.
Foreign investors did not invest enough in U.S. banks.
(2018)What was the goal of the actions on this time line?
To ensure deposits into customer savings accounts
To increase government regulation of business
To end speculation in the stock market
To stabilize the national economy
(2018)Which of the following was a significant effect of New Deal legislation?
Income tax rates fell to historic lows.
The federal government took on new roles.
The regulation of intrastate trade was transferred to the states.
States became the sole enforcers of immigration law.
(2018)Which New Deal agency was created to specifically serve this population?
Federal Housing Administration
Securities and Exchange Commission
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Social Security Administration
(2018)Which action completes this cause-and-effect diagram?
Banks lower interest rates
Elected leaders lower tariff rates
Companies lay off employees
Labor unions demand higher wages
(2019) What was a major influence on the popularity of the flapper during the 1920s?
A decline in the number of women working in urban factories
A shift away from the traditional roles of women
An increase in the use of credit and installment plans
A decrease in crime associated with prohibition
(2019) Why did the U.S. Senate refuse to ratify the Treaty of Versailles after World War I?
The Senate would not support America's participation in the League of Nations.
The Senate believed the treaty id not punish Germany enough.
The Senate thought the treaty did not have the power to prevent secret alliances.
The Senate could not agree on military disarmament levels.
(2019) What was the primary reason the exodusters left eh South?
To escape drought conditions
To reunite with family members
To find employment in U.S. wartime industreis
To escape oppression and discrimination
(2019) Which statement best describes how investment in the stock market during the mid-to-late 1920s contributed to the Great Depression?
People were unable to repay the loans used to purchase stocks.
Government taxes on stock transactions made it difficult to repay investors.
Financial institutions were not required to report earnings to stock investors.
Foreign countries were not required to immediately pay stockholder earnings.
(2019) Which New Deal program still in existence today provides an income for retired people?
Social Security Administration
Securities and Exchange Commission
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Farm Credit Administration
(2019) What was one immediate result of Henry Ford's manufacturing methods?
Cars became affordable for more people.
Cars required little fuel to operate efficiently.
Cars replaced railroads as the fastest way to ship goods.
Cars could be customized.
(2019) President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed an increase in the number o fSupreme Court justices because the Court ruled against--
the gold standard
some New Deal programs
internment camsp
some rationing programs
(2019) Which action did the U.S. government take in 1924 to expand the rights of American Indians?
Granting citizenship to American Indians
Establishing private schools for American Indian children
Providing retirement benefits to American Indians
Guaranteeing jobs for American Indians in urban areas
(2019) Which situation contributed to the problem described in this excerpt?
Migration caused by racial discrimination during World War I
Homelessness caused by unemployment during the Great Depression
Strict bank regulations made by the federal government during the New Deal
Rate increases imposed by the railroad industry during the Gilded Age
(2019) Which statement best explains one effect of the New Deal?
The federal government took control of public education and universities.
Corporations had to obtain permission from state governments before hiring workers.
Labor unions had to provide justification to state governments before conducing strikes.
People relied more on the federal government for assistance.
(2021) What was one result of the creation of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the 1930s?
State governments took over the responsibility of protecting minority rights.
The federal government was no longer responsible for protecting natural resources.
State governments could no longer control their budgets
The federal government provided aid to people suffering from unemployment.
(2021) How does the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) continue to affect U.S. citizens?
By regulating loans made to investors who buy stocks on margin
By changing interest rates to prevent people from paying higher prices for goods
By providing financial assistance to elderly people who are retired
By protecting the savings of bank customers during an economic crisis
(2021) Which phrase correctly replaces the question mark in this diagram?
Increase in minimum wage
Growth of immigration
Increase in unemployment
Growth in consumer spending
(2021) Why was the bill in this cartoon important to President Franklin D. Roosevelt?
He wanted to strenghten the congressional power of impeachment.
He wanted to strengthen federal judicial authority over state governments.
He wanted to remove congressional leaders from office.
He wanted to weaken the power of the judicial branch over the executive.
(2021) Which reason BEST explains the change in the number of cars sold between 1910 and 1925?
Cars became more available because of the passage of antitrust laws.
Cars became more affordable because of the removal of wartime price controls.
Cars became more affordable because of the introduction of the assembly line.
Cars became more available c=because of the removal of tariffs after a global conflict.
(2021) What was one way the role of women in society changed during the 1920s?
They were granted the right to attend public schools.
They were allowed to own property.
They were allowed increased participation in the political process.
They were granted the right to serve in military combat units.
(2021) Which reason correctly replaces the question mark on this list?
Decrease in interest rates
Failure of banks
Outsourcing of manufacturing jobs
Outbreak of a global war
