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The physical region of the Great Plains in the 19th century can best be described as—
heavy rainfall, some dust storms, not many flatlands
A. low rainfall, flatlands, frequent dust storms
A. abundant timber, numerous streams, rolling mountains
lots of timber, numerous streams, flat mountains
Which invention had NO effect on farming in the great plains?
Barbed wire
Steel plows
Windmills
Cotton gin
Barbed Wire - Sod Houses - Beef Cattle Raising - Railroads
This demonstrates what aspect of the settling of the Great Plains?
Farming
Transportation
Inventions/Adaptations
Wagon Trains
Which invention/adaptation helped the settlers of the Great Plains obtain water?
Steel plow
windmill
water pump
electricity
During industrial development after 1877, the steel industry was located in which region on the map?
1
2
3
4
New England - ?
Detroit - Automobile Industries
Pittsburgh - Steel Industry
Which correctly matches the manufacturing area to its product?
Oil Industry
Textile Industry
Meat Packing Industry
Coal Industry
Which series of states would geographically comprise a part of the Southeast?
New York, New Jersey, Idaho
Georgia, Kansas, Alabama
North Dakota, North Carolina, South Dakota
Georgia, Florida, Virginia
Which city is NOT a Northeast region city?
Washington, D.C.
Pittsburgh
New York City
Boston
Which cities are the capitals of our two noncontiguous states?
Seattle and Salem
Juneau and Honolulu
Boise and Cheyenne
Jacksonville and Phoenix
What completes the graphic organizer?
A new beginning for former slaves
Slaves will obtain voting rights in that area
Farming is not allowed
Higher levels of education
The Fourteenth Amendment declared that—
all people born in the United States are citizens and are to receive equal treatment under the law.
segregation was legal in the United States.
no citizen should be denied the right to vote because of race or color.
no citizen should be denied the right to vote because of religion.
What gave former slaves and men of color the right to vote?
Declaration of Independence
Emancipation Proclamation
15th Amendment
Monroe Doctrine
Which did NOT contribute to the rapid growth of the transportation industry?
The assembly line increased the availability of cars.
More people could afford to buy a car.
Imports forced the price of American cars down.
More people moved to suburban areas.
Who took part in the first powered flight?
Billy Mitchell and Charles Lindberg
William and Orlando Wright
Wilbur and Orville Wright
Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan
Which is true concerning American spending on stocks between 1925 and 1930?
Americans sold their stocks and saved the money.
Spending decreased primarily because the value of the dollar dropped.
Borrowing increased as more stocks were purchased.
Stock purchases stopped, spending on consumer goods increased.
Many banks prior to the Crash—
invested in the stock market and did not protect their customers' money.
invested in the stock market and protected their customers' money.
did not invest in the stock market and did not protect their customers' money.
did not invest in the stock market and protected their customers' money.
At the end of World War II, businesses in the United States—
continued with wartime production quantities.
continued to produce war materials equally to consumer goods.
produced less consumer goods.
shifted from war to peacetime industry.
Globalization has impacted American lives. What form of communication has reshaped how Americans conduct business?
mail order catalogs
internet/e-commerce
made to order services
in-store specials
A major drawback of globalization is—
lower prices.
availability of products.
availability of services.
outsourcing of jobs.
What federal program aided formerly enslaved African Americans in the South?
Better Business Bureau
Freedman’s Bureau
Black Codes
NAACP
Abraham Lincoln’s strategy to rebuild the South called for—
reconciliation
deprivation
secession
isolationism
The movement of Americans from the rural (country) to the urban (city) areas helps explain—
the accelerated development of rural life in the Northeast
why businesses reduced capital spending
specialized industries located mainly in the cities, such as meat packing
commercial businesses were not using natural resources
Which of the following BEST completes the chart?
Partnership
Employment
Social status
transportation
W.E.B. Du Bois's response to discriminatory laws was to—
encourage African-Americans to move to Canada.
argue that African-Americans should have full civil, political, and social rights.
propose that a separate territory be established for former slaves.
encourage African-Americans to focus on craft skills.
Which resulted from mechanization in farming?
the need for labor was reduced
production remained the same
production decreased
the need for labor increased
Which diagram correctly matches these famous people to the industries they were involved in?
A
Henry Ford - automobiles
John D. Rockefeller - oil
Andrew Carnegie - steel
B
John D Rockefeller - automobiles
Andrew Carnegie - oil
Henry Ford - steel
C
Andrew Carnegie - oil
John D Rockefeller - steel
Henry Ford - automobile
D
John D Rockefeller - oil
Andrew Carnegie - automobile
Henry Ford - steel
Use this list to answer the next question.
· Susan B. Anthony
· Alice Paul
· Elizabeth Cady Stanton
The women listed in the box represent—
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
Women’s Suffrage.
Temperance Society.
National Organization of Women.
The practice of exaggerating, or using fictitious writings to bolster newspaper sales, such as during Cuba's war with Spain, is known as—
black dog journalism
plagiarizing
yellow journalism
editorializing
Use this list to answer the next question.
* US had the right to interfere in economic matters of
nations in the America
*US had the right to exercise international police
power
*Big Stick Diplomacy
The best title for this textbox would be—
Roosevelt’s Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine.
Roosevelt’s International Foreign Affair Policy.
Monroe’s Public and Foreign Affair Policy.
International Public and Foreign Diplomacy.
During World War I, the United States sided with Great Britain because—
both countries practiced a dictatorial form of government
both countries were democracies
France had sunk the liner Lusitania.
America desired many German colonies.
At the end of World War I, President Wilson was unsuccessful in gaining United States support for—
the League of Nations.
a ban on secret alliances.
Germany having to repay the war debt.
the disarmament of the naval forces.
During Prohibition, the people that continued to produce and distribute alcohol were known as—
coyotes
bootleggers
environmentalists
hijackers
This is a photo of the author of “The Great Gatsby”, published in 1924. This author wrote about the Jazz Age of the 1920’s.
Jacob Lawrence
George Gershwin
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Aaron Copland
Four famous talents in the twenties were Jacob Lawrence, Langston Hughes, Louis Armstrong, and Bessie Smith. Whose biographical fact is NOT true?
Jacob Lawrence
Langston Hughes
Louis Armstrong
Bessie Smith
After World War I, many Americans—
favored a policy of isolationism.
believed entanglement with European affairs was profitable.
turned down European requests for loans.
gradually became convinced European values were bad for America.
The ________ signaled the beginning of World War II.
liberation of Russia from Communist leaders
invasion of Poland
sinking of the U.S.S Arizona in Pearl Harbor
sinking of the U.S.S Arizona in Pearl Harbor
Of the many naval battles of World War II, why was the Battle of Midway so crucial?
The American navy completely destroyed the Japanese navy.
The island was a refueling station and the Japanese wanted it.
The advance of the Japanese navy was halted there.
The Germans surrendered in the Pacific.
The shortage of labor during the war led to—
hiring many women and minorities to work in factories.
the immigration of Chinese workers.
a negotiated truce with Japan.
factories moving to Canada and Mexico.
Americans supported the war at home by—
buying war bonds and conserving resources.
not supporting “Rosie the Riveter”.
cashing in war bonds and using resources.
buying products that were made in the Axis countries.
The United Nations differs from the League of Nations in that—
the United States was an active participant in both world organizations.
both organizations were created at the end of a world war.
the United States participated in the League of Nations, but not the United Nations.
the United States is a member of the United Nations.
What is the BEST title for the graphic organizer?
European Union
Berlin Pact
Warsaw Pact
WOAD
“Containment” was the American policy following World War II. That policy was mainly directed toward—
monarchy
communism
capitalism
free markets
The Civil Rights movement was encouraged by many events. Which of the following did NOT encourage these changes?
African-American experiences in World War II
Military desegregation
Interstate Highway system
Passage of civil rights laws
The GI Bill had many components. Which was NOT a part of that program?
education benefits
housing benefits
employment assistance
exemption from taxes
To express their opposition to segregation, African-Americans did all of the following except -
sit-ins.
marches
violent protest
Freedom Riders
Following World War II, large numbers of American women remained in the work force. What was the working dynamic between men and women?
Men and women did the same jobs and were paid the same
The men did not work with the women so there were few distractions and productivity rose
Women were discriminated against in terms of wages and opportunity
Equal pay ensured equal wages
American lives were impacted due to the advancements of modern technology. All of the following are examples of this impact except -
less access to heating and air conditioning
cheaper means of communication
greater access to news and information
increased international and domestic flights
Philanthropist
CEO
Software Architect
Multi-millionaire
Which of the following people is associated with the above list?
Henry Louis Gates
Martha Graham
Bill Gates
Donald Trump
1. The graphics above can be used to illustrate the importance of -
conservation of natural resources
ethnic conflicts
preventing disease epidemics
immigration to the United States
What is significant about the picture?
Immigrants brought wealth to the states
More ships had to be built due to the decrease of immigrants
Immigrants brought new cultures and ideas
Immigrants were sent back to their country
This illustration characterizes all of the following except -
dry farming
sod houses
flatlands
mountain passes
Detroit, Michigan was a center of the ________ industry, just as New England was a center of the ________ industry.
automobile; oil
textile; meat packing
steel; oil
automobile; textile
The significance of refrigerated cars was to -
link the east and west coasts
transport raw materials to western cities
transport beef from Chicago to national markets
link the iron and coal industries
Which series of states would geographically comprise a part of the Pacific coast?
Nevada, Washington, Utah
Washington, Oregon, California
Alaska, Idaho, California
Nevada, Wyoming, Alaska
Alaska and Hawaii are considered to be—
contiguous states
noncontiguous states
islands
peninsulas
In which geographical area would Chicago, Detroit, and St. Louis be included?
Southeast
Midwest
Southwest
Pacific
The illustration represents which significant historical city?
San Antonio
Detroit
Washington, D.C.
Salt Lake City
What is a major reason people settled the Great Plains?
19th Amendment
Homestead Act
Women’s Suffrage
California Gold Rush
The Thirteenth Amendment -
ensured the right to vote to women
outlawed slavery in every state
said confederate military leaders could not hold office
prohibited unreasonable searches and seizures
"Carpetbagger" was a term used to describe -
Northerners who came to the South to take advantage of Reconstruction policies
Southerners who helped carry out the policies of Reconstruction
Northerners who came to the South to join the Confederate military
Reconstruction policies that caused the price of farmland to rise
Robert E. Lee’s Legacy was to -
preserve the Union and restore American confidence
reconcile the South and reunite as Americans
split the South and succeed from the Union
support the war and force the North to surrender
Individual Legacy
Abraham Lincoln Preserve the Union
Robert E. Lee President of Washington College
Frederick Douglass ???
Which of the following illustrates Frederick Douglass’ legacy?
Women’s suffrage leader and advocate
Founder of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Civil War commander and national hero
Powerful voice for human rights and civil liberties for all
The explosion of this vessel led to the Spanish-American War.
U.S.S. Arizona
U.S.S. Nevada
U.S.S. Constitution
U.S.S. Maine
Which battle resulted from conflict between white soldiers and Native Americans in the Black Hills region?
First Manassas
Sioux City Massacre
Battle of Little Bighorn
Black Hills Battle
Poor, crowded, hazardous, unemployment, unhealthy could BEST describe—
prospecting
tenements
country life
a farmer’s life
Discrimination using the “Jim Crow” laws was based on—
education
gender
race
religion
What would best complete the chart?
Lower Salaries
Ban on Unions
Decrease in Immigrant Workers
Restrictions on Child Labor
???
Entertainment
Automobile
Airline
Computer
What is the BEST title for the list?
Industries benefiting from interstate highways
Industries benefiting from new technology
Industries benefiting from educational opportunities
Industries benefiting from women workers
Which of the following best completes this chart?
Indian Removal Act and Wars
Laws enacted by Native American Society
Indian affairs and reservation life
Impact of Westward Expansion on American Indians
As part of Spain's surrender to end the Spanish-American War, the United States received the following territory—
Puerto Rico and Guam
Hawaii and Guam
the Philippines and Hawaii
Puerto Rico and Panama
Which country was NOT a Central Power against the Allies during World War I?
Germany
Ottoman Empire
Austria-Hungary
Serbia
During the early 20th century, electrification changed American lives in all of the following ways except-
increased entertainment through the radio
accessibility to news and sports
reduced household labor
faster travel on jet planes
The outlawing of alcoholic beverages was known as -
Temperance
Prohibition
Patriotism
the New Deal
During the Prohibition period many bars were closed. What replaced the bars?
Speakeasies serving illegal alcohol
Taverns that served alcohol legally
Taverns that served tea
Illegal gambling establishments
The ban on manufacturing, distributing, and consumption of alcoholic beverages was repealed by the ________ amendment to the United States Constitution.
15th
18th
19th
21st
This painting by Jacob Lawrence depicts cities that were destinations during regional moves of African Americans in the 1920’s. Identify the regions that were their destination.
northern and midwestern cities
western cities
eastern and western cities
southern cities
This painting was created by an artistic leader of the 1920’s, first known for painting urban New York scenes and large-scale flowers. Select the name of this artist.
Langston Hughes
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Georgia O’Keefe
Aaron Copland
This artist was a noted blues singer of the 1920’s. Identify the name of this artist
Bessie Smith
Georgia O’Keefe
Rosa Parks
Susan B. Anthony
New Deal programs included all EXCEPT—
Social Security
Tennessee Valley Authority
Medicare
Civilian Conservation Corps
The Great Depression had a significant impact on Americans as a quarter of the workforce lost their jobs and ________ saw their incomes fall to record lows.
bankers
military personnel
farmers
construction workers
Mussolini is to Italy
as
??? is to Japan
What completes the analogy?
Hitler
Mussolini
Tojo
Stalin
Which is the correct list of the Axis countries?
Britain, France, Africa
Japan, Italy, Russia
Italy, Russia, Belgium
Germany, Japan, Italy
Great Britain, France, and the United States in World War II were part of what alliance?
Triple Alliance
Axis
Allies
League of Nations
What major event changed the United States involvement in World War II?
Invasion of Poland
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Battle of Midway
Bombing of Hiroshima
Which war did this event bring to an end?
Spanish-American War
World War I
World War II
Korean War
Anti-Semitism is prejudice against what group?
Catholics
Buddhists
Jews
Protestants
Adolf Hitler’s “final solution” was to -
imprison and kill Jews in concentration and death camps
liberate Jews and others in concentration camps
segregate Jews in ghettos and work camps
liberate all Jews and those he considered undesirable
An American icon representing thousands of women taking jobs in defense plants during World War II was -
Betsy Ross
Uncle Sam
Rosie the Riveter
Statue of Liberty
The people of Japan saw all after World War II, EXCEPT—
a democratic form of government
self government
an alliance with the United States
a communist form of government
At the close of World War II, much of Europe was in ruins. The Soviet Union now occupied
Western Europe and western portion of Germany
Eastern and Central Europe and eastern portion of Germany
France, Great Britain and eastern Germany
Eastern Europe and western Germany
After the hostilities of World War II ended, eastern Europeans—
celebrated democracy as their new form of government
found new wealth resulting from German reparations
saw no use for the Marshall Plan
were controlled by the Soviet Union
The graphic depicts what idea that prompted United States intervention to stop the spread of communism into South Vietnam?
Relative Theory
Reconversion
Domino Theory
Containment
The fall of the ________ symbolizes the collapse of Communism in Europe.
Vietnam Wall
Great Wall of China
Berlin Wall
Wall of Hope
The desegregation of the armed forces was ordered by President—
Truman
Roosevelt
Eisenhower
Kennedy
This woman worked to expand human rights. Who is she?
Jackie Kennedy
Eleanor Roosevelt
Sandra Day O’Connor
Bessie Smith
During the Civil Rights Movement, African Americans were encouraged by Martin Luther King Jr. to pursue equality through which method?
Passive resistance
Sustained resistance
Any means necessary
Total surrender
The Supreme Court's ruling in Brown v. Board of Education—
provided an end to poll taxes
outlawed literacy tests
made segregation legal
forced desegregation of public schools
