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WorksheetsU.S. History Midterm Review
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 21mins
How did Hawaiian citizens feel about the Annexation of Hawaii as a U.S. Territory?
They were eager for it to happen
They had mixed feelings about it
They were strongly against it
None of the above
Which statement would most likely be found in a history of the economic impact of the Spanish-American War on the United States?
The U.S. oil industry boomed due to oil deposits found in conquered territories
Rebuilding it's devastated Army cost the U.S. an enormous amount of money
The acquisition of new territories allowed for the expansion of U.S. commercial trade
Territorial losses forced the U.S. to purchase expensive natural resources from other countries
President Roosevelt issued this statement in response to
the construction of a canal in Panama
the threat of European intervention in Latin America
Spanish efforts to suppress a rebellion in Cuba
public outcry regarding war between Russia and Japan
Why would the U.S. public support the Panama Canal?
It shows continued dominance over the region
It would shorten the trip from one coast to another going by sea
The U.S. public would never support the Canal
The U.S. was encouraged by Central American Countries to build the Canal
This authorized the Federal Government to temporarily expand the military through conscription.
Veteran's Administration
Selective Service Act
GI Bill
Establishment of the Marine Corps
Which action completes this diagram?
Submarines attacked unarmed ships
Armored tanks crossed fortified lines
The use of machine guns resulted in massive casualties
Airplanes conducted reconnaissance missions.
Why would the U.S. Government use the Espionage Act to suspend freedom of speech?
To discourage people from attacking the country verbally or in print, or being disloyal during a time of war
To exercise complete control over its citizens
To gain popular support during a time of war
To draw out enemies
Who is credited with transforming inexperienced troops into an effective military force in World War I?
Dwight Eisenhower
Douglas MacArthur
Calvin Coolidge
John J. Pershing
Which sentence provides information needed to complete both the cause and effect portions of this diagram?
The 1898 Spanish-American War led to world power status for the United States
The 1914 opening of the Panama Canal encouraged international trade.
The 1919 Treaty of Versailles contributed to the start of World War II in Europe
The 1929 stock-market crash set off the Great Depression in the United States
The Zimmerman Telegram resulted in which of the following?
Germany financed the Mexican army’s attempted invasion of the United States.
The U.S. government abandoned its official policy of neutrality
Germany’s navy blockaded several Mexican seaports
The U.S. government boycotted goods imported from Europe
What impact did mass produced automobiles have on transportation in the 1920's?
It made it difficult to get around because they were so expensive
They were difficult to purchase because so few were made at a time
It made them easy to purchase because they were so inexpensive due to have so many of them
None of the above
The Scopes Monkey Trial featuring Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryant was about which of the following?
increased use of credit by the U.S. consumers
development of new forms of popular entertainment
decline of public support for Progressive reforms
conflict between modernism(evolution) and traditionalism(creationism)
Which of the following amendments led to the rise in organized crime?
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
21st Amendment
2nd Amendment
A student learning about U.S. history is instructed to write a paper about W. E. B. DuBois and race relations in the United States. Which of the following facts would be most relevant to the student’s assignment?
The Selma-to-Montgomery protest marches helped secure voting rights for minority citizens
The NAACP was organized to help secure full legal equality for minority citizens.
The Civil Rights Act of 1968 outlawed many forms of discrimination in the housing market.
The March on Washington helped rally nationwide support of the Civil Rights movement.
This era is characterized as Installment Plans, Prohibition, Flappers, Jazz, Harlem Renaissance:
The Gilded Age
The New Deal
The Wild West
The Roaring 20's
Warren G. Harding's promise of "Return To Normalcy" demonstrated his desire to:
Help the country recover from the turmoil of the previous decade
Refuse to allow the continuation of the Laissez-faire economic policies
Use diplomacy to establish alliances with other countries
Improve economic growth by promoting unrestricted immigration
What did the "Red Scare" lead Americans to believe?
assimilation programs in the United States had been unsuccessful
economic decline had increased the competition for jobs
communists were infiltrating the United States
political machines had too much power in urban areas
Which of the following did not entice African Americans to take part in the "Great Migration?
The appeal of less racism in the North
Economic opportunities in industrialized cities
A fresh start in a new place
The lower cost of living in urban areas
What impact did the Ford Assembly Line have on American business?
Profit sharing became a standard practice for industrial corporations
Monopolistic practices were abolished by federal legislation
Mass-manufacturing techniques were adopted to maximize production
Retirement plans were guaranteed to factory workers.
Which Amendment granted women the right to vote in the United States?
15th Amendment
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
21st Amendment
How did the Social Security Act affect the relationship between the U.S. government and its citizens?
It allowed the government to tax investment income
It allowed people to have more direct input in government decisions
It made most people distrust the power of the government
It made the government more responsible for the people’s economic welfare
Which of the following New Deal policies helps Americans obtain mortgage loans from banks?
(AAA) Agricultural Adjustment Act
(FHA) Federal Housing Administration
(FDIC) Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
(SSA) Social Security Act
Which of the following is the best reason for the Great Depression?
Increase in consumer spending
Over speculation in the stock market
Decrease in military spending
Government subsidization of agriculture
How did President Franklin D. Roosevelt seek to reassure the American public during the Great Depression?
Publishing a weekly news editorial
Holding town hall meetings
Making appearance in Hollywood films
Fireside Chats on the radio
How did the Supreme Court justify striking down the (AAA) Agricultural Adjustment Act?
1st Amendment (Free Speech)
10th Amendment (States Rights)
14th Amendment (Citizenship regardless of race)
26th Amendment (Voting Age)
Why did Congress disagree with FDR's attempt to pack the Supreme Court with judges?
the Constitution required hearings to confirm judicial appointments
Supreme Court justices were subject to term limits
the power of the executive branch would increase
the time required for judicial proceedings would increase
Why were FDR critics so opposed to his court packing idea, as well as his plans for expansion of the role of Government?
The feared that it could lead to a dictatorship
They were generally opposed to FDR regardless of his perspective
Most people supported all that FDR wanted to do
They feared it would reduce the power of the executive office
The Smoot-Hawley Tariff resulted in which of the following?
Led to a decrease in U.S. international trade
Helped stabilize the U.S. economy
Strengthened U.S. relationships overseas
Led to a decline in U.S. unemployment
Which of the following insures money deposited in a bank?
SEC
AAA
CWA
FDIC
Why did the federal government create this program in 1933?
To establish industrial centers in the region
To promote organic farming practices
To offset the effects of urbanization and rapid population growth
To provide jobs and improve the regional standard of living
How did political bosses gain voter support during the nineteenth century?
Promising public assistance for former slaves
Proposing the use of poll taxes
Appointing women to city councils
Providing welfare and employment opportunities
Banning Child Labor would be an issue addressed in which era below?
Progressive Era
Great Depression
Roaring 20's
Cold War
Congress passed homesteading laws that converted public lands to private property. This resulted in which of the following?
People staying on the East Coast
People moving west for new opportunities
People moving to Europe
It had no impact at all
Why did the Populist Party support government ownership of industries and direct election of senators?
To decrease the influence of rich industrialists and bankers
To increase campaign contributions
To decrease the power of labor unions
To increase state regulation of railroad rates
Which issue does this political cartoon address?
unfair voting practices
political scandal at the state level
railroad rates controlled by monopolies
political corruption at the national level
