WorksheetsHIST 1302 Final Exam Review (WEB)
Total questions: 77
Worksheet time: 1hrs 17mins
The Homestead Act ______________.
Granted land to settlers willing and able to farm the land for five years
Provide for the Allotment of Lands in Severalty to Indians on the Various Reservations,
gave federal funds, initially of $15,000 each, to state land-grant colleges in order to create a series of agricultural experimental stations
none of these
What were the main goals of the Dawes Severalty Act?
Extermination of all Native American groups
Redistribution of all Native American lands
Assimilate Native Americans into mainstream U.S. society by eliminating their culture & society
none of these
Why were the 1960’s considered the time of “American Liberalism?”
Kennedy and Johnson’s reform agendas as well as pivotal Supreme Court rulings
The War in Vietnam led to the hippie movemenet
The Civil Rights Movement and the first moon landing
none of these
Why was Andrew Carnegie successful in the steel industry?
wise investments and philanthropy
Cost control and his reputation as a cut-throat businessman
the use of skilled metalworkers and investment in the latest technology
none of these
How did John D. Rockefeller expand his interests in Standard Oil?
fair competition with rival oil companies
ollaboration with labor unions to keep his workers satisfied
horizontal integration through the purchase or construction of oil refineries
none of these
Why were school children in America required to recite the Pledge of Allegiance in the 1890’s?
It Americanized the immigrant masses who were coming to the United States at this time
It honored Columbus on the 400th anniversary of his arrival to the New World.
It advanced religious values by making students realize this was “one nation, under God.”
none of these
Why did American forces make German citizens view and bury bodies of Holocaust victims?
to acknowledge that the Allies were the liberators of these concentration camps
to thank these Germans for their efforts in trying to save Jews and other victims
to make all Germans accept responsibility for their nation’s war crimes
none of these
What does the term Gilded Age mean?
the period was glittering (like gold) on the surface but corrupt underneath
it was marked by the technological innovations achieved at all levels of society
it was characterized by the rise of large and remarkably beautiful cities
none of these
What were the effects of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire?
women across all classes fought for city safety regulations
firefighters and police officers were recognized as heroes
working-class men insisted that their wives and daughters should not work
none of these
What does the term Progressive mean?
shared philosophical approach to solve issues that threatened middle-class values
a belief in individualism that made each man responsible for his wealth or poverty
a radical political ideal that private property should be eliminated
none of these
What was the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC)?
Government department created to regulate the stock market
international trade
banks
none of these
What was the effect of the use of assembly lines in Ford factories?
Ford believed that employers did not have a right to interfere in their employees’ private lives.
Worker specialization resulted in less waste and a higher quality of the end product & production increase
Ford offered benefits only to certain men who met specific moral criteria.
none of these
Why did many male American anti-war protestors choose to burn their draft cards during the Vietnam War?
They supported a communist-run government in Vietnam
They were using free speech to protest the Vietnam War
They believed they were intentionally committing treason against the United States
none of these
What was a major result of the establishment of the Federal Housing Authority in 1934?
Home ownership dramatically increased
The federal government took over home foreclosures
The life of the typical mortgage was reduced
none of these
Who was Cary A. Nation and what was her mission?
She was a supporter of alcohol consumption and believed it was a person's choice to consume or not
She was a Prohibitionist who believed that drunkenness was the cause of many problems in society
She was the first female evangelical minister in the U.S.
none of these
What led to the decline of child labor in the 20th century?
legislation by the Progressive era Congress
the decreasing population of young children
Mandatory school attendance
none of these
What was the Seventeenth Amendment?
It made the distribution and use of alcohol illegal.
It limited presidential terms.
provided for the direct popular election of U.S. senators.
none of these
Compare nineteenth century imperialism to earlier European & American colonization.
People colonized by imperialism were happier than under earlier forms of colonialism.
Imperialists had little interest in exploiting the natural resources of their new holdings.
Imperialism relied little on settlers moving to these new colonial holdings.
none of these
What was the “yellow press”?
journalism and associated newspapers that present little or no legitimate well-researched news while instead using eye-catching headlines for increased sales
Used false information to sell news
Always told the truth to sell the news
none of these
Why did the U.S. annex Hawaii?
Queen Liliuokalani wanted to reduce American influence in Hawaii.
U.S. ships heading to the Philippines needed access to a naval base for refueling
The Hawaiian Patriotic League wanted closer ties to the United States.
none of these
Why were the anti-Imperialists opposed to annexation of the Philippines?
believed undeveloped Asian countries would not be good markets for American industrialized goods
They feared that a European power would try to colonize the Philippines and declare war.
They disagreed with the concept of giving Filipinos the right to self-government.
none of these
According to Rudyard Kipling, what was the “white man’s burden”?
manage global affairs
maintain economic dominance
The responsibility to civilize racial inferior people
none of these
What was the Open Door Policy?
policy intended to welcome all immigrants to the United States
an international agreement to keep China open to trade with all nations
an invitation to all Caribbean nations to request the status of U.S. protectorate
none of these
What was the major social reason why the Supreme Court ruled that segregated schools were unconstitutional in the case of Brown v. Board of Education?
Research showed that segregation taught African American children to accept their inferiority to whites
Black children had been kept apart from white children from a young age
Segregated schools violated the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment
none of these
What were the direct effects of the sinking of the Lusitania?
Fueled anti-German sentiments & hindered diplomatic relationships
Brought the U.S. and Germany closer together as allies
Increased alliance between U.S. and Great Britain
none of these
Which nation did Austria-Hungary believe was responsible for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Germany
Serbia
United States
none of these
Identify Germany’s role in WWI.
Germany focused its war efforts on the Eastern Front in Russia.
Germany wanted to fulfill longstanding territorial ambitions in the Balkans.
Germany hoped to be the dominant power in Europe.
none of these
What was Germany’s plan for destroying ships belonging to Britain & its allies?
Through modern steel-constructed battleships
Unrestricted submarine warfare using u-boats
By naval blockade
none of these
What were President Wilson’s terms for U.S. neutrality after the sinking of the Lusitania?
Remaining “impartial in thought as well as action”
Giving neutral nations the indisputable right to trade and travel wherever they liked
A decision of choosing to trade only with the Allied Powers
none of these
What was the Zimmerman Telegram & what was its purpose?
Germany tried to entice Japan to attack American possessions in the Pacific Ocean.
Germany assured Austria-Hungary unlimited financial and military support if it went to war with Russia.
German telegram to Mexico intercepted by the British. Germany promised Mexico assistance in recovering territory lost to the United States in exchange for starting a border war.
none of these
What was the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
took Russia out of World War I
ended the civil war in Russia
granted substantial territory in central Europe to Russia
none of the above
Identify roles of enlisted African Americans during WWI.
Segregated and mostly worked in medical units
Segregated from white soldiers-worked mostly as laborers
Segregated and worked in communications
none of these
How did Roosevelt's efforts to address unemployment compare with those of Hoover?
Both presidents relied on the ingenuity of businesses to address the crisis
Unlike Roosevelt, Hoover did nothing to address unemployment, even indirectly
Roosevelt ultimately put people to work directly for the government-unlike Hoover who didn’t
none of these
What was the yellow press? What did they do?
focused on writings about nativism to stir racist views
wrote lurid features & sensationalized news in newspaper publishing to attract readers and increase circulation
published editorials criticizing American imperialism
none of these
What was the Eighteenth and Twenty First Amendments?
both associated with prohibition
both associated with increased public participation in federal elections
both associated with African American civil rights
noen of these
How was Andrew Carnegie viewed after the Homestead Strike events?
entrepreneur who was willing to negotiate with union leaders for better workers’ rights
hypocrite who cut his workers’ wages in order to fund philanthropic projects
follower of “The Gospel of Wealth” who stated the rich should do good deeds with their money
none of these
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
Development of Harlem neighborhood in New York & produced some of the greatest literature and music of the Jazz Age
Inspired the Great Migration of African Americans from the rural South to the industrial North.
Failed to nurture the emergence of black cultural pride in northern cities.
none of these
What was the Nineteenth Amendment?
repealed Prohibition
gave women the right to vote
outlawed the manufacture and distribution of alcohol
none of these
What are the characteristics of a fascist state?
the public ownership of property
the constant surveillance of a civilian population
Suppression of opposition, the glorification of the state over the individual, & fear as motivator
none of these
Identify the causes of the 1929 stock market crash?
Declining farm markets
High tariffs
Speculation in stock market, bad bank loans, bank failures
none of these
Who were the Bonus Marchers and what were they marching for?
WWI veterans demanding early payment on federal bonds set to mature in 1945
an end to the Hoover presidency
employment for out-of-work veterans
none of these
Identify General MacArthur’s response to the Bonus Marchers and its effect on America’s view of the government:
Harsh treatment of veterans confirmed public opinion that Hoover & the federal gov’t was out of touch w/plight of ordinary Americans
MacArthur’s insubordination led many to conclude that Hoover was an ineffective leader.
MacArthur’s failure in his mission led the public to believe that Hoover lacked good judgment in his appointments to top positions.
none of these
What was the Tripartite Pact?
Pact between Germany, Italy, France creating Axis Powers
Pact between Germany, Japan, Italy creating Axis Powers
Pact between the Soviet Union, Germany, Japan creating Axis Powers
none of these
identify ways that Japanese Americans had to prove their loyalty to the U.S. after the bombing of Pearl Harbor:
work for US military and post signs outside businesses
declare their nationality
refuse to move into internment camps
none of these
1. What was Executive Order 9066?
issued by FDR - declared the West Coast a military zone closed to all persons of Japanese ancestry
confiscated or destroyed all belongings owned by people of Japanese ancestry
lifted the ban that had been placed earlier on Chinese immigration
none of these
What was fighting in WWII like for African Americans?
African American soldiers suffered a higher mortality rate than other racial groups.
African Americans fought for their nation but still faced discrimination at home and in the military
World War II German prisoners of war received better treatment than African American soldiers.
none of these
In what ways did the Navajo help the U.S. during WWII?
their infiltration of the Japanese army to provide invaluable intelligence
transmitting secret codes in their native language, which could not be broken by the Japanese
breaking the German naval code
none of these
Who was Gen. Dwight Eisenhower?
Commanded bombing raids on German cities
Commanded the North African Campaign
Commanded invasion of Normandy, Commander of Allied Expeditionary Forces in Europe
none of these
Why did President Truman decide to drop the atomic bomb?
U.S. intelligence knew that Japan was close to developing its own atomic bomb
he hoped to end the war as quickly as possible and thus save American lives
Stalin was urging the United States to use the weapon to conclude the war
none of these
What was the cold war?
Each side regarded the other with distrust.
The conflict lasted for decades.
War was never directly fought-it was a nuclear arms race
none of these
What does the term iron curtain mean?
Soviet Union’s blockade of West Berlin
figurative barrier separating Eastern from Western Europe
Military strength of NATO
none of these
Why did Nikita Krushchev build a wall to separate East and West Berlin?
Residents of East Berlin were fleeing to West Berlin in search of freedom and prosperity.
Khrushchev was hoping to draw the West into a nuclear war.
Residents of West Berlin were organizing anti-communist protests in East Berlin.
none of these
What was the Bay of Pigs Operation? In what ways did it impact John F. Kennedy’s presidency?
failed operation in Cuba that hurt Kennedy's presidency because he claimed credit for it when the Eisenhower Administration planned it
failed operation in Cuba that was a success and Kennedy denouced Castro
failed U.S.-backed operation in Cuba that hurt Kennedy's presidency because he lied about U.S. involvement
none of these
What was the Cuban Missile Crisis?
U.S. discovered the Soviet Union was installing nuclear weapons in Cuba. It led to a 13 day standoff
The U.S. attempted to overthrow Fidel Castro and the plan was discovered
Fidel Castro seized power and took over the island of Cuba
none of these
Civil Rights reforms enacted by the Truman Administration include:
desegregation of the military & fair employment practices in the civil service
the integration of all public facilities
requiring labor unions to admit African Americans
none of these
What is the military industrial complex?
political event in one country will cause similar events in neighboring countries
close ties between the defense industry and the Pentagon that might unduly influence government policy
military alliance established by the North Atlantic Treaty
none of these
What significant trend occurred in America from 1946-1964?
ongoing growth in the power of organized labor
dramatic increase in the birth rate
easing fears regarding the threat of communism
none of these
In 1945, who was declared leader of Hanoi?
Thich Quang Duc
Ho Chi Minh
Ngo Dinh Diem
none of these
During the Cold War, who did the U.S. support in regaining control of Vietnam?
France
Japan
Great Britain
none of these
Who were the Vietminh?
Chinese military forces sent to train Vietnamese communist troops
Vietnamese communists
Vietnamese opposed to Communism
none of these
What is the domino theory?
country's military establishment & industries producing arms or other military materials
figurative barrier seperating Asia from Europe
belief that communist takeover of Vietnam would result in the same fate in other nations in SE Asia
none of these
Who did the U.S. select as the leader of South Vietnam in 1954?
Ho Chi Minh
Thich Quang Duc
Ngo Dinh Diem
none of these
What was the ruling in Brown v. Board of Education? How does this case relate to Plessy v. Ferguson?
Upheld Plessy v. Ferguson & ruling seperate but equal is constitutional
segregated schools unconstitutional-violated equal protection law of 14th amendment & overturned Plessy v Ferguson
Allowed states to choose on the issue of segregated schools & overturned Plessy v Ferguson
none of these
What was the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution?
officially ended the war in Vietnam
gave President Johnson the power to wage undeclared war in Vietnam
was an official declaration of war by Congress on North Vietnam
none of these
Why was the Emitt Till murder different than other instances of violence against African Americans?
Emmet Till was the youngest African American victim of racist violence in the United States.
Till’s family decided to fight back by publicizing his battered body and speaking in court.
The jury failed to convict the accused murderers.
none of these
What were the War Powers Resolution of 1973?
President could not authorize arms shipments to friendly foreign governments that were at war.
President had to seek congressional approval for any overseas deployment of American troops that lasted for more than 60 days.
President lost the power to command aerial forces to bomb unfriendly governments and regimes.
none of these
What was the New Frontier?
domestic program that instituted federally sponsored social welfare programs.
legislative program emphasized a liberal agenda & included raising minimum wage, providing healthcare for elderly & increasing governmental spending to stimulate the economy
ended segregation in public places and banned employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin
none of these
Who was liberal leaning Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during the 1960’s?
Thurgood Marshall
Hugo L. Black
Earl Warren
none of these
What was the direct result of a freedom riders bus firebombing in Alabama?
Freedom riders began receiving protections from federal marshals sent by Attorney General Robert Kennedy
Freedom Riders began receiving protections from state troopers sent by the governor of Alabama
Freedom Riders began receiving protections from National Guard units sent by President Kennedy
none of these
Who was the first political figure assassinated during the 1960’s?
Robert F. Kennedy
Malcolm X
Medgar Evers
none of these
What was the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
was defeated in the House of Representatives
prohibited segregation in public facilities
guaranteed the right to vote to African Americans
none of these
What was the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
banned literacy tests and poll taxes
eliminated Jim Crow laws in the South that led to desegregation
solely relied on the Fifteenth Amendment to protect voting rights
none of these
Who was Malcom X and what ideas did he advocate for?
Nation of Islam spokesperson who advocated nonviolent resistance
Nation of Islam spokesperson who advocated black separatism and militancy
Nation of Islam spokesperson who advocated the violent overthrow of the U.S. government
none of these
Why did feminists picket the 1968 Miss America Pageant?
They were sympathetic to women's issues and felt the contestants needed help
It was degrading, sexist & pushed unreasonable norms & expectations for women
They knew they'd receive national attention
none of these
Compare and contrast the ideals of Helen Gurley Brown & Betty Fridean:
Brown thought that women should not marry while Friedan favored women who were good “housewife-mothers.”
Brown urged women to explore their sexuality while Friedan believed that women should be able to engage in a full range of meaningful activities available to men.
Brown believed women should receive equal pay as men while Friedan accepted the notion that women should focus solely on homemaking and child-rearing.
none of these
What were teach-ins?
Organized street marches against the war
Introduced by University of Michigan they were informal lectures & discussions on Vietnam War
informal lectures about the Civil Rights Movement
none of these
What are the differences between the two Rosie the Riveter images?
Neither image addresses the domestic role women played, including food production at home
The Rockwell cover actually portrays a true riveter in a defense job, while the Miller poster shows a Westinghouse Electric employee whose purpose was to promote company unity
The Rockwell cover portrays a mannish-looking woman without makeup, while the Miller poster shows a prim young lady with makeup, something not possible during World War II
none of these
