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WorksheetsUS History Semester 1 Review
Total questions: 79
Worksheet time: 59mins
The formation of labor unions in the late 1800s was a response to what?
the passage of federal laws benefitting workers
poor working conditions and low wages
economic depressions that led to high unemployment
new laws restricting immigration
During the Gilded Age, where did most "New Immigrants" come from?
Northern and Western Europe
Canada and Latin America
Southern and Eastern Europe
China and Southeast Asia
How did business leaders unfairly reduce competition in the market?
by paying low wages and hiring unskilled workers
by investing in machinery and fighting unions
by creating trusts and monopolies
by lobbying politicians and donating to their campaigns
How did political machines gain power in the Gilded Age?
by receiving financial support from big business
by providing services to immigrants and the poor in return for votes
by obtaining authority by state legislative policies
by operating without most of the public's knowledge
What was the purpose of anti-trust laws passed by Congress?
to promote corporate consolidation
to protect competition between businesses
to restrict foreign access to American products
to improve the working conditions of laborers
How did the Homestead Act promote western development?
by providing free land to settlers
by removing restrictions on immigration
by relocating Native Americans onto reservations
by authorizing large-scale buffalo hunting
How were the Interstate Commerce and Sherman Anti-Trust Acts alike?
they put Carnegie and Rockefeller out of business
they reinforced the concept of laissez-faire
they authorized the breakup of unions
the government began to regulate business
What was the purpose of the Dawes Act of 1887?
grant immediate citizenship to all Native Americans born in the US
Americanize the Indians by giving them land and making them become farmers
regulate the mining and cattle industries
provide free land for white settlers
How did technological innovations like the telephone and railroads contribute to economic development?
they helped create a national market
they reinforced the theory of laissez-faire
they attracted more immigrants to the United States
they led to the rise of labor unions
Why is the Chinese Exclusion Act important?
it was the first time government regulated business
it was the first federal law to restrict immigration to the US
it stated that children of Chinese immigrants could not be denied citizenship
it caused Native Americans to lose even more land
What was the primary reason for the establishment of the Open Door policy?
To protect American trade in China
To gain control of the Panama Canal Zone
To encourage Chinese immigration to the US
To shut off trade with European powers
The Pendleton Act affect how federal employees were hired by requiring that government jobs be…
Based on the applicant’s political party loyalty
Determined by a merit system based on civil service exams
Based on the approval of lawmakers
Set aside for owners of large business corporations
President Theodore Roosevelt’s Big Stick policy was closely associated with…
Friendly relations with China after the Boxer Rebellion
The conservation of natural resources
Court actions to go after business trusts
Intervention in the affairs of Latin American nations
Farmers supported the free and unlimited coinage of silver because they hoped this policy would…
Make foreign crop prices less competitive
Allow farmers to grow a greater variety of crops
Increase crop prices and make it easier to repay loans
Bring about political equality between rural and urban residents
The Spanish-American War (1898) marked a turning point because the United States…
Developed a plan for peaceful coexistence
Emerged as a new world power
Pledged neutrality in future European conflicts
Refused to become a colonial power
· Escape from religious persecution
· Hope for freedom and equality
· Hope for better economic conditions
· Escape from political turmoil and war
Which of the following best describes the information above?
Causes of the Spanish-American War
Reasons for immigration to the US
The Omaha Populist Party Platform
Principles of Social Darwinism
Which foreign policy used the financial power of American business?
Watchful waiting
Big Stick
Dollar Diplomacy
Open Door
Which of the following best describes the contribution of Jane Addams?
Campaigning against lynching
Depicting the meatpacking industry in The Jungle
Founding the NAACP
Establishing a settlement house in Chicago
Sanford B. Dole helped expand American power by doing what?
Gaining control of the Panama Canal Zone
Commanding troops in the Spanish-American War
Working towards the annexation of Hawaii as a state
Introducing the Open Door policy
Which of the following was NOT a reason for farmers’ economic problems?
Machinery and techniques had led to overproduction
Railroads charged high shipping rates
Farmers had trouble repaying loans from banks
Immigrants worked for lower wages
Alfred Thayer Mahan made a case for…
Building a strong navy so America could become a world power
Overthrowing the monarchy in Hawaii
Improving relations with China
Increasing American industrial output
Which social reformer campaigned against lynching?
Jane Addams
Ida B. Wells
Upton Sinclair
W.E.B. DuBois
As a result of the Spanish-American War, the U.S. took control of…
Hawaii
The Panama Canal Zone
The Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico
China
The publication of The Jungle by Upton Sinclair led to…
Equal rights for African Americans
Acquisition of the Panama Canal Zone
Government inspection of meat processing
Increased public participation in the political process
· Publication of the De Lome Letter
· Yellow journalism
· Explosion of the U.S.S. Maine
Which of the following best describes the information above?
Causes of the Spanish-American War
Causes for American entry into World War I
Reasons for immigration to the US
Factors leading to the Panama Canal
All of the following were included in the Omaha Populist Platform EXCEPT…
Tax breaks for businesses
Unlimited coinage of silver
Government ownership of railroads
Graduated income tax
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
Which of the following laws was designed to protect American consumers from tainted food and medicine?
Meat Inspection and Pure Food and Drug Acts
Interstate Commerce Act
Pendleton Act
Federal Reserve Act
Progressive reformers sought to expand public participation in government by introducing…
Initiative, referendum, and recall
Literacy tests
A civil service commission
Poll taxes
Which Populist goal was accomplished by the 16th Amendment?
Government ownership of the railroads
Unlimited coinage of silver
Income tax
Direct election of senators
Which event most influenced President Wilson's decision to enter World War I?
the communist revolution in Russia
the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
the renewal of unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany
the raids by Mexican guerillas led by Pancho Villa
What was the major purpose of the Fourteen Points?
to persuade Congress to declare war on Germany
to set goals for achieving peace after WWI
to provide aid for rebuilding war-torn countries
to punish Germany for sinking the Lusitania
It was difficult for the US to stay neutral because of its desire to...
expand its interests in the Caribbean
control the Suez Canal
maintain freedom of the seas for trade with European nations
obtain migrant workers for American factories
Which of the following imposed harsh punishments on Germany after WWI?
Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine
Open Door policy
Fourteen Points
Treaty of Versailles
This veteran of the Spanish American War and expedition to capture Pancho Villa commanded the AEF in WWI:
John J. Pershing
Alvin York
Theodore Roosevelt
Douglas MacArthur
What event in 1914 triggered the beginning of World War I?
the sinking of the Lusitania
the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
the publication of the Zimmermann Telegram
the raid on Columbus, New Mexico by Pancho Villa
What was the purpose of wartime agencies created in the US during WWI?
to help forge alliances with neutral countries
to regulate the economy to help the war effort
to monitor events in Europe and direct troop movements
to hunt down and root out German spies or communist agents
What was the purpose of the Espionage and Sedition Acts?
to encourage Americans to spy on German-Americans
to enhance relations with the Allied powers in Europe
to restrict communication between citizens and Europe
to prevent spying and punish criticism of the government
Why did Congress pass the Selective Service Act?
to draft Americans into the armed forces
to allow citizens to apply for government jobs
to create volunteers to work in factories
to enable Americans to conserve national resources
What were main ideas in Wilson's Fourteen Points?
war reparations and disarmament of the German nation
a democratic Russia and illegalization of secret alliances
freedom of the seas, self-determination, League of Nations
preventing communism from spreading and dividing Germany
What was the primary reason that the Senate rejected the Treaty of Versailles?
its terms against Germany were not harsh enough
the League of Nations threatened American sovereignty
it was concerned about the German economy
Wilson had not included Republicans in the negotiations
How did the Zimmermann Telegram influence U.S. entry into World War I?
It announced the czar’s overthrow in Russia
It revealed a proposed alliance between Mexico and Germany
It contained orders for German U-boats to destroy British passenger ships
It described Romania’s plan to abandon neutrality
What was the reason for forcing Germany to accept blame and pay massive reparations?
to create a democratic government in Germany
to divide Germany into smaller states governed by Allied countries
to grant independence to all German colonies
to punish Germany and weaken its power in the international community
This ordinary soldier was awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery in combat during WWI:
Alvin York
John J. Pershing
Vernon Baker
Roy Benavidez
•Nationalism
•Alliances
•Imperial/economic rivalries
•Militarism
Which of the following best describes the information above?
underlying causes of World War I
reasons for American entry into World War I
causes for the outbreak of World War II
causes for the outbreak of the Spanish American War
•Sinking of the Lusitania
•The Zimmermann Telegram
•Renewal of unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany
Which of the following best describes the information above?
underlying causes of World War I
causes for American entry into World War I
reasons for the outbreak of World War II
reasons for the outbreak of the Spanish American War
Why did the Senate reject the Treaty of Versailles and League of Nations?
the treaties would involve the United States in entangling alliances
the treaties recognized the communist government in Russia
the treaties levied heavy reparations and taxes on the United States
the treaties changed the boundaries of existing countries in Europe
One of the arguments made against U.S. membership in the League of Nations was a belief that it would...
create unnecessary taxes for U.S. citizens
force the United States to give up its territories
endanger economic growth in the United States
pull the United States into future foreign conflicts
The "Roaring 20s" were characterized by...
internment camps, rationing, atomic bomb
bank failures, New Deal, bread lines
installment plans, Prohibition, flappers
brinkmanship, McCarthyism, containment
The most significant improvement to US transportation in the late 1800s was the...
completion of the Erie Canal
invention of the steamboat
extension of the turnpike system
expansion of the railroads
What was the main purpose of the Chinese Exclusion Act?
preventing the depletion of natural resources
discouraging antiwar activism
reducing competition for jobs
addressing a lack of urban housing
The Progressive Era reforms of initiative, referendum, and recall resulted in...
a system of schools for new immigrants
the expansion of citizens' participation in the democratic process
a redistribution of the tax burden among citizens
more sources of revenue for state governments
What did the 16th Amendment do?
authorize a federal income tax
introduce direct popular election of senators
ban the manufacture and sale of alcohol
gave women the right to vote
What did the 17th Amendment do?
introduce the direct popular election of senators
ban the manufacture and sale of alcohol
gave women the right to vote
authorize a federal income tax
What did the 18th Amendment do?
introduce the direct popular election of senators
authorize a federal income tax
ban the manufacture and sale of alcohol
gave women the right to vote
What did the 19th Amendment do?
authorize a federal income tax
ban the manufacture and sale of alcohol
introduce the direct popular election of senators
gave women the right to vote
Susan B. Anthony was a leader in a movement that wanted to...
end slavery
give women the right to vote
end segregation in public facilities
allow women to serve in the military
What did the flapper represent in 1920s America?
support for Prohibition
religious fundamentalism
new roles and attitudes for women
support for laissez-faire capitalism
Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were lead attorneys in the Scopes Trial that addressed...
prosecution of suspected radicals
investigation of the stock market
teaching evolution in public schools
violations of antitrust laws
Which political movement demanded free coinage of silver, income tax, and government ownership of the railroads?
Progressive
Democrat
Socialist
Populist
During the 1920s, Prohibition helped contribute to the rise of...
organized crime
settlement houses
religious tolerance
women's suffrage
How did publication of Upton Sinclair's The Jungle change the relationship between government and business?
federal troops were mobilized to break labor union strikes
government regulations required inspection of food and medicine
Congress created a regulatory agency to audit railroads
laws banned companies from discriminating when hiring
Which of these factors contributed most to the Dust Bowl?
flash flooding and intense deforestation
prolonged drought and poor farming practices
high winds and railroad construction
severe heat and rapid suburban development
Which of the following was NOT a reason for the Great Depression?
decline in worldwide trade
over-speculation in the stock market
bank failures
decrease in military spending
What effect did the Great Depression have on Mexican Americans?
many were deported to Mexico
more were encouraged to immigrate to the US
they no longer faced discrimination
they were granted citizenship
Who was most affected by the Dust Bowl?
farmers on the Great Plains
plantation owners in the South
workers in northern factories
middle class professionals in cities
The rise of Hoovervilles and increased number of hobos were a result of...
the rise of corporate monopolies
strict banking regulations and high income tax rates
the influx of immigrants in cities
high unemployment and home foreclosures
One characteristic of the U.S. economy in the 1920s was...
greater financial dependency on credit cards
increasing government regulations on businesses
all-time high production levels of consumer goods
repeated labor strikes that limited industrial output
Henry Ford revolutionized industrial manufacturing by introducing...
automobiles with a single-frame chassis
assembly lines in the automobile industry
internal combustion engines in automobiles
healthcare benefits for auto industry workers
The Harlem Renaissance reflects which of the following?
political freedom for women
rise of the urban middle class
conflict between science and religion
racial pride in the African American community
What event signaled the beginning of the Great Depression?
assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
crash of the Stock Market
election of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
Which American novel provides a vivid depiction of the difficulties individuals faced during the Great Depression?
Upton Sinclair's The Jungle
John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath
F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby
Ernest Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms
Which New Deal program protects bank savings?
National Recovery Administration (NRA)
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
Which vital feature of Social Security is something we still see today?
insurance for bank savings
federal funding for public works
subsidies for farmers
monthly retirement income/benefits
Which problem were the CCC and WPA designed to address?
stock market speculation
high unemployment
increased use of credit
income for senior citizens
What was FDR's goal in creating the SEC and FDIC?
promote immigration
increase tax revenue
provide jobs for the unemployed
reform America's financial institutions
Franklin Roosevelt faced controversy because he tried to reorganize...
the Supreme Court
the Senate
the House of Representatives
the Electoral College
What was an important legacy of the New Deal?
the federal government surrendered power to the states
the federal government became more actively involved in the economy and citizens' welfare
the federal government embraced laissez-faire completely
the federal government adopted more isolationist foreign policies
During the 1920s, nativism and racial tensions over jobs led to the rise of which old group?
Ellis Island League
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Know-Nothing Party
Ku Klux Klan
