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WorksheetsUnits 1-5 Review for Test
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 19mins
Indian removal, destruction of the buffalo, and creation of reservations were carried out against Natives in order to
secure boundaries of the U.S.
inforce treaties with Native American tribes
make land available for settlers from the U.S.
protect the lifestyle of Native American tribes
Rise of big business. labor unions, urbanization, industrialization, immigration, and railroads are all characteristics of what era in U.S. history?
Gilded Age
Progressive Era
Alliance Movement
Populist Movement
What was the main reason for the Chinese Exclusion Act?
prevent depletion of natural resources
discourage anti-American activism
reduce competition for U.S. jobs
addressing the lack of urban housing
Which group of people inspired this cartoon?
Union leaders
Philanthropists
Political Bosses
Nativists
What legislation promoted population growth in the Western United States?
Pendleton Act
Homestead Act
Chinese Exclusion Act
American Indian Citizenship Act
How did Andrew Carnegie contribute to civil and social life?
promoting spiritual and moral values in public schools
supporting conservative ideals in foreign policy and federal legislation
starting philanthropic organizations supporting the arts and education
creating a charity to end hunger
Which application of a new technology can be attributed to an invention of Thomas Edison?
refrigerated railroad cars allowed food to be transported longer distances
light bulbs made it more efficient for factory workers to work at night
diesel engines used to make airplanes
sonar technology was used to track submarines
The creation of initiative, referendum, and recall procedures during the Progressive Era resulted in -
system of separate schools for new immigrants
expansion of citizens' direct participation in the democratic process
redistribution of tax burden among U.S. citizens
more sources of revenue for state governments
The passage of the _______ Amendment gives citizens a larger voice in their government
14th
16th
17th
19th
One effect of The Jungle by Upton Sinclair was
public outrage due to the claims in the book
The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906
investigation of meat packing industry
muckraking journalists were discredited
What was the most important impact of Muckrakers?
They contributed to popular literature of the 20th century
They made people aware of social and political problems
They contributed to the rise of yellow journalism
produced personal journals that were an accurate representation of life in that time
Which political movement advocated in their platform for the free coinage of silver, a graduated income tax, and government ownership of railroads and telegraphs?
Progressive
Democrat
Socialist
Populist
What was most likely the topic of discussion between these two men?
limiting the power of railroad companies
creating alternative shipping routes
saving additional land as national parks
reducing the influence of environmental lobbyists
In 1898 over 200 Americans died when the U.S.S. Maine exploded. This event led to the beginning of ___
Mexican- American War
Civil War
Spanish-American War
Russo-Japanese War
Which of the following correctly pairs the event with its corresponding date?
beginning of the American Dust Bowl - 1920
end of WW1 - 1928
crash of the stock market in the U.S. - 1931
beginning of the Great Depression - 1929
President Woodrow Wilson supported involvement in WWI because he wanted to
protect U.S. colonial interests in the world
preventing communism from spreading outside the Soviet Union
make the world safe for democracy
provide Germany with humanitarian aid
Unrestricted submarine warfare, the Zimmerman telegram, cultural ties to Great Britain, and threat to democracies are all __.
Creation of the League of Nations
U.S. entrance into WWI
formation of the Allied Powers
U.S. decision to contain communism
The American Expeditionary Force and Gen. John J. Pershing had which of the following effects during WW2
participated in naval warfare in the Pacific
established the American Red Cross
provided Allied forces with support in Europe
failed to gain any territory from the Axis Powers
Soldiers fighting during WWI were forced to dig trenches as protection from ---
tanks
airplanes
poison gas
machine guns
The Treaty of Versailles (1919) stipulated that Germany must make compensation for all damage done to civilians of the Allied Powers. This provision was included to ---
create a democratic government in Germany
divide Germany into smaller states to be governed by the Allied countries
grant independence to all German colonies
weaken the power of Germany in the international community
The Fourteen Points reflected President Wilson's belief that __
intervention in the affairs of other nations was never justifiable
travel among nations should be regulated by an international organization
no country should be allowed to spend more on defense than any other nation
cooperation among international leaders was necessary for world peace
A main effect of shipping distances after the construction of the Panama Canal was
immigration from Europe to U.S. western cities rapidly increased
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 South America
What was one factor that helped turn the Great Plains into the Dust Bowl during the 1930s?
paying farmers to plant native grasses
increased demand for tobacco after WWI
numerous tornadoes in the region
intense drought in the region
President Taft's Dollar Diplomacy was intended to -
raise the standard of living in Latin America
protect U.S. business from foreign takeovers
raise funds to build the Panama Canal
encourage U.S. investment in Latin American business
Women wanting the right to vote was addressed by ___.
the Temperance Movement
the 18th Amendment
the Settlement House movement
the 19th Amendment
Which pilot flew from the U.S. to Paris in a plane named The Spirit of St. Louis?
Wilbur Wright
Amelia Earhart
Charles Lindbergh
Billy Mitchell
Which economic condition contributed to support for the passage of immigration quotas at the beginning of the 1920s?
elevated tax rates to pay war debts
increasing mechanization in factories
unemployed soldiers returning from war
excessive tariffs placed on exported goods
Why did the "Return to Normalcy" of Presidential candidate Warren G. Harding appeal to many voters in the 1920 election?
the public wanted to help rebuild war torn contries
there were shortages of military supplies
there was a decrease in demand for consumer goods
the public wanted to concentrate on domestic economic issues
Which of the following are 2 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 party
- founding of the Tuskegee University
- migration of African Americans to western states
- ratification of amendments assuring rights for African Americans
- increased support for prohibition of alcoholic beverages
Henry Ford contributed to an increase in the number of cars in the U.S. because he was able to --
get a patent for the internal combustion engine
introduced a process which reduced the cost of steel production
perfect the assembly line enabling increased manufacturing output
use horizontal integration to force his competition out of the industry
By 1900, at least 40% of Americans lived in urban areas. This increased urbanization largely resulted in -
cities that were overcrowded, congested, and polluted
philanthropists establishing foundations to help the poor
passing of legislation limiting immigration to urban areas
demands to the end of power of political machines
Which of the following actions taken by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in response to the Great Depression is a defining characteristic of the era?
limited movement of farm workers
reduced number of federal employees
relaxed restrictions on immigrant workers
increased number of new government relief programs
How did the creation of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation change the nature of banking in the U.S.?
government began to guarantee bank deposits
depositors could transfer investments without penalties
depositors were guaranteed a minimum interest rates on savings accounts
government required taxpayers to open savings accounts
Which New Deal agency was created to benefit disabled citizens and citizens aged 65 or older?
Federal Housing Administration
Securities and Exchange Commission
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Social Security Administration
Which American novel provides a vivid depiction of the difficulties faced during the Great Depression?
Upton Sinclair's The Jungle
John Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath
F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby
Ernest Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms
The most decorated soldier in World War 1 was Alvin York. What award was he given?
cash reward for German soldiers captured
Purple Heart
Bronze Star
Congressional Medal of Honor
The main reason Henry Cabot Lodge was against the League of Nations was ______.
it could cause the U.S. to get in conflicts with other countries
it could cost the U.S. too much money
it would force the U.S. to accept immigrants from all countries
it would cancel Wilson's 14 Points
