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WorksheetsHIST 1302 Mid-Term Review
Total questions: 74
Worksheet time: 4hrs 42mins
What are the differences between 19th century imperialism and earlier European and American colonialism?
Imperialism relied little on settlers moving to new colonial holdings
Imperialists had little interest in exploiting natural resources of their new holdings
People colonized by imperialism were happier than under earlier forms of colonialism
Imperialism placed greater emphasis on “civilizing” nonwhites and non-white Christians
What was the Kellogg-Briand Pact?
international agreement renouncing aggression and condemning war
agreement where the U.S. withdrew its commitment to free trade
plan to start an arms race with European powers
plan to limit industrial overproduction
How does actual cowboy life reflect cowboy life portrayed in pop culture?
Cowboy attire was often more flamboyant than what Russell’s painting depicts
Cowboys herded cattle in various geographical environments, not just the open plains
Cowboy work was unexciting and filled with drudgery
Cowboys came from many racial and ethnic backgrounds
What was the result of Margaret Sanger’s 1929 appearance with her mouth bandaged at Boston’s Ford Hall Forum?
There was an increase in the number of female deaths due to illegal abortions
She was arrested and served 30 days in jail for distributing information about birth control
Her protest against censorship gave the birth control movement more national publicity
Her birth control clinic in Brooklyn was permanently shut down by the government
What event forced the U.S. to get involved in the Cuban Revolt against Spain?
the intent to protect both Cuban and American economic interests in Cuba
apprehension about the revolutionary ideology of the Cubans
the wish to halt British expansionism and secure markets in the Caribbean
the Republicans’ hope to open new markets in the Caribbean
What were “paper sons”?
Chinese boys who immigrated to Hawaii to work on the sugar plantations
Chinese men who successfully claimed they were American-born after birth records were destroyed in the 1906 San Francisco earthquake
Chinese boys whose families paid a fee to Chinese men already in the United States to fraudulently claim to be their fathers
Chinese men who were detained at Angel Island and returned to China
How did a large population of Americans view Andrew Carnegie’s decisions or lack thereof, during the Homestead Strike?
They viewed him as an entrepreneur who was willing to negotiate with union leaders for better workers’ rights
Critics viewed him as a follower of “The Gospel of Wealth” who stated the rich should do good deeds with their money
He was viewed as a proponent of new technology that included labor-saving machinery
He was viewed as a hypocrite who cut his workers’ wages in order to fund philanthropic projects
What type of Americans were typically supporters of the progressive movement?
wealthy
middle-class
working class
immigrants
What was the purpose of the 1904 Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine?
It was an important step in making the United States more isolated from the rest of the world
It announced that the United States would play an economic role in China
It specifically set up an economic plan where the United States would establish American banks in Latin America
It declared that the United States would act as an international police power in Latin America so that Europeans would not intervene
What was the White Man’s Burden?
responsibility to manage global affairs
responsibility to civilize so-called racially inferior peoples
responsibility to manage global affairs
responsibility to maintain economic dominance
What were the reasons behind American Imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
economic opportunity
political & military competition
belief in the racial and cultural superiority of people of Anglo-Saxon descent
All of these
What was the Dawes Severalty Act? What was its goal?
regulated land rights on tribal territories in U.S. w/goal of assimilation of Native Americans
regulated land rights on tribal territories within in U.S. w/goal of extermination of Native Americans
regulated land rights on tribal territories within U.S. w/goal of land redistribution for Native Americans
regulated land rights on tribal territories within U.S. w/goal of vocational training for Native Americans
What was the Open Door Policy?
a policy intended to welcome all immigrants to the United States
an invitation to all Caribbean nations to request the status of U.S. protectorate
an international agreement to keep China open to trade with all nations
the requirement of the United States that all colonized nations welcome American missionaries
How did President Wilson define neutrality for America prior to WWI?
a way of ensuring that the Allies won and then helping them repay their wartime loans to American banks
a decision of choosing to trade only with the Allied Powers
remaining “impartial in thought as well as action”
giving neutral nations the indisputable right to trade and travel wherever they liked
What was teacher John T. Scopes arrested for in 1925?
teaching creationism
teaching sexual education and contraception
teaching evolution
teaching black history
What were the Supreme Court decisions in the Slaughterhouse Cases (1874) and Lochner v. New York (1904)?
they were about employees’ requests for shorter working hours
they were about labor’s right to negotiate wages with employers
they were about workers’ membership and participation in unions
they were about pro-union strikes and boycotts
What was President Wilson’s position on America entering WWI?
he felt America could remain peaceful with honor
he wanted to keep the U.S. out of war
he felt America needed to get prepared before it could enter WWI
none of these
How did the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 impact America’s views on entering WWI?
Americans were inspired by outrage against Germany
people wanted to honor those killed
Americans wanted to condemn Britain for faulty ship construction
none of these
Which country did Austria-Hungry blame for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Russia
France
Germany
Serbia
What was Germany’s role in WWI?
Germany wanted to fulfill longstanding territorial ambitions in the Balkans
Germany fought and worked to be the dominant power in Europe
Germany and Russia were allied against Austria-Hungary in this conflict
Germany focused its war efforts on the Eastern Front in Russia
Why was it hard for America to remain truly neutral in the early years of WWI?
American exports to Germany continued to increase as Germany won significant victories
America helped both the Allies and Central Powers equally
American manufacturers and banks chose to primarily help the Allies while still trading with Germany
None of these
What was unrestricted submarine warfare?
Germany's plan to to destroy ships belonging to Britain & its allies by using U-boats to sink vessels such as freighters and tankers without warning
Germany's plan to destroy ships belonging to Britain & its allies by using a naval blockade to stop ships without warning
Germany's plan to destroy ships belonging to Britain & its allies by using modern steel-constructed battleships to stop ships without warning
none of these
African American leader Marcus Garvey rejected integration into white society in favor of what?
dismantling Jim Crow laws in the South
having African Americans take pride in their natural appearances
establishing an independent nation in Africa
ensuring that African Americans acquire education through vocational schools
What was the Zimmerman Telegram? With which country did this cause a problem for America?
Germany assured Austria-Hungary unlimited financial and military support if it went to war with America
Germany tried to entice Japan to attack American possessions in the Pacific Ocean
Germany pledged to stop attacking Allied passenger ships without prior warning
Germany promised Mexico assistance in recovering territory lost to the United States in exchange for starting a border war
What was the first big business in the U.S.?
railroad industry
textile industry
coal industry
steel industry
What were some arguments for women’s suffrage put forth by the women’s suffrage movement?
Capitalism and democracy cannot truly co-exist
Waging war is not the proper way to defend democracy
Democracies can be allies only with other democracies
In a true democracy, the right to vote is extended to all
Why was Andrew Carnegie so successful in the steel industry?
he used skilled metalworkers and investment in the latest technology
because of his cost control and cutthroat business practices
because of horizontal integration and sympathy to workers’ conditions
due to wise investments and philanthropy
Why was there a need for continued increase in advertising in the late 19th century?
to entertain demanding shoppers
to stand out among the growing number of other advertisements
to satisfy the requirements of newspaper and magazine editors
to distract discerning customers from misleading and exaggerated claims
Why did President Woodrow Wilson implement conscription after the U.S. declared war in 1917?
The draft gave the government more power to decide who should work and who should fight
Wilson believed that a military comprised solely of volunteers was a threat to American liberty
Wilson wanted to prevent possibly seditious German Americans from enlisting
The draft enabled the government to recognize the rights of religious conscientious objectors
What factors most likely inspired the image of the “new women”?
the perception of women as controlling most purchasing decisions combined with their exodus from the workplace
the continuing success of the women’s movement in the wake of the success of the suffragists combined with overall American prosperity
the emergence of car culture combined with the growing wealth of American families
the emergence of mass culture combined with young women’s turning away from social movements and toward their economic prospects
What was the term used for Frank W. Woolworth’s stores?
shopping resorts
grand depots
"five and dime" stores
emporiums
What are some of the factors that made WWI so deadly?
More soldiers died in World War I than in World War II
World War I was the shortest war in the twentieth century but the second deadliest
It took longer to fight World War I than the Vietnam War
More soldiers died in battle during the Korean War than in World War I
How did Montgomery Ward and Sears Roebuck help rural Americans gain access to corporate retail?
by establishing chain stores in small American towns
through delivery of retail goods by Wells Fargo wagons
through mail order catalogues
by offering money back guarantees and free delivery
What was the Supreme Court decision in the case of Muller v. Orergon?
Women won shorter working hours because the Court believed they were biologically inferior to men
Working women and Progressive women developed a “blacklist” of businesses that did not support women’s equality
Feminists who believed in total equality were satisfied with the Court’s ruling
Working women were given paid maternity leave for six weeks
Who was Carry A. Nation?
supporter of prohibition who smashed up saloons with a hatchet
supporter of prohibition who protested outside of saloons
opponent of prohibition who worked to keep alcohol legal
none of these
Why did rural Americans typically support temperance organizations?
They were concerned about the influence of urban pleasures and beer-drinking immigrants
Saloons served as headquarters where dishonest urban politicians paid immigrants for votes
There was a serious problem with the production and sale of moonshine liquor in rural areas
Saloons contributed to the nation’s troubles with labor by providing a place for unions to meet
What does the world gilded in the term Gilded Age mean?
it was characterized by the rise of large and remarkably beautiful cities
its dazzling accomplishments were like a thin veneer of gold leaf or gold paint when compared with its many social problems
it was marked by the technological innovations achieved at all levels of society
the majority of Americans benefited from the unprecedented growth in prosperity
What was the Pure Food and Drug Act?
law brought cosmetics and medical devices under control, and it required that drugs be labeled with adequate directions for safe use
responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation
prohibited the sale of misbranded food and drugs in interstate commerce and laid a foundation for the nation's first consumer protection agency, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
none of these
What was the political platform of the 1892 People’s Party?
unlimited coinage of silver
support of the working class & unions
government ownership of the railroads
all of these
Who was Billy Sunday? What issue did he support?
an evangelical preacher who supported temperance and prohibition
an evangelical preacher who women's suffrage rights
an evangelical preacher who the Imperialism movement
an evangelical preacher who nativism and anti-immigrant sentiments
What is a speakeasy?
a place to pick up newly invented household appliances
a secret locations where those "in the know" could drink alcohol and dance
a place for women to speak in support of voting rights
none of these
What is the Eighteenth Amendment?
it gave women suffrage rights
it gave African American women the right to vote
it limited the president's to two terms
it established the prohibition of alcohol
What is the Twenty-First Amendment?
repealed the 19th amendment once again limiting women's right to vote
repealed the 15th amendment making it more difficult for African Americans to vote
repealed the 18th amendment & officially ending prohibition
none of these
What were the results of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?
firefighters and police officers were recognized as heroes
industrialists built safer buildings and instituted less exploitative practices
working-class men insisted that their wives and daughters should not work
women across all classes fought for city safety regulations
What did America believe about the explosion of the USS Maine?
that Spain was responsible for the explosion
that Cuba was responsible for the explosion
that Britain was responsible for the explosion
that France was responsible for the explosion
Why was there a resurgence of the KKK in the early 20th century?
it was a direct result of the effects of industrialization, urbanization, and immigration
to direct its hatred against African Americans, Catholics, Jews, and immigrants
they were tired of their activities being suppressed
none of these
What does the term Progressivism mean?
a criticism that the poor were in that condition because of their selfish pursuit of pleasure
a 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
What change occurred with the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment?
manufacture and distribution of alcohol was outlawed
provided for the direct election of U.S. senators
women obtained the right to vote
prohibition was repealed
What do historians and experts believe was the actual cause of the sinking of the Maine?
sank due to explosives planted by Spanish saboteurs
sank due to excessive weight from the munitions cargo
sank due to the negligence of Commodore George Dewey
sank due to an internal explosion
What was the Great Migration (1890-1970)?
involved African Americans moving from the South to the North
involved immigrants coming from Latin America and the Caribbean
involved rural farmers moving to the cities
involved immigrants coming from Southern and Eastern Europe
In what ways did professional athletes participate in advertising and marketing?
providing photos and memorabilia to celebrity fan magazines
sponsoring nationally syndicated radio shows to boost sales for a company’s products
endorsing and marketing products that were popular with the public
endorsing and marketing products that were popular with the public
What does the term “wet” mean?
the criminals who thrived during Prohibition
Southern preachers, especially Baptists, who supported temperance
members of the Anti-Saloon League
those who opposed Prohibition
What does the term “dry” mean?
Southern preachers, especially Baptists, who supported temperance and later prohibition
those who opposed Prohibition
the criminals who thrived during Prohibition
members of the Anti-Saloon League
In the 1920’s, how would a woman typically decide to vote?
how her local elected officials voted
how her husband voted
how her female friends voted
how her coworkers voted
What was the Homestead Act? How did it benefit westward expansion?
granted land to settlers willing and able to farm the land for five years - promoted westward expansion
barred most ex-slaves and other non-whites from Western settlement - discouraged westward expansion
denied land to Eastern speculators and corporations - discouraged westward expansion
guaranteed military protection from Indians to Western settlers - promoted westward expansion
Which group(s) led most of the progressive movements of the early 20th century?
upper class and business elite
working class
middle class
Socialist Party
How did Americans view Native Americans as they continued to settle in Western territories?
they still viewed Native Americans as savages that must be tamed
Americans viewed them as allies and trading partners
Native Americans were viewed as warriors who could be of assistance to Americans moving westward
none of these
What was the Social Gospel?
Belief that the working poor were to blame for their predicament
Belief that Christians had a responsibility to address social problems
Belief that people of different religious faiths should live in harmony
Belief that they had a duty to proselytize and spread their religion
Who was Josiah Strong?
Steel tycoon who disliked unions in his companies
Became wealthy from the railroad industry
Minister who supported women's suffrage rights
Protestant minister who supported the Social Gospel
After the Civil War, what export was increased?
raw materials
manufactured goods
oil
agricultural products
What was Andrew Carnegie’s message in his writing Gospel of Wealth?
wealth is the cure for all evils
industry is a more honorable pursuit than agriculture
a free market creates opportunities and benefits for all
those who achieve wealth are likely the most morally deserving
What was the Anti-Saloon League & the Women’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU)? Why did these groups appeal to rural Americans?
Temperance organizations were supported by rural Americans because there was a serious problem with the production and sale of moonshine liquor in rural areas
Temperance organizations were supported by rural Americans because saloons served as headquarters where dishonest urban politicians paid immigrants for votes
Temperance organizations were supported by rural Americans because saloons contributed to the nation’s troubles with labor by providing a place for unions to meet
Temperance organizations were supported by rural Americans because they were concerned about the influence of urban pleasures and beer-drinking immigrants
What led to the decline of child labor?
the decreasing population of young children
mandatory school attendance
lower wages paid to children
legislation by the Progressive era Congress
What is nativism?
involuntary process of cultural assimilation of religious or ethnic minority groups where they are forced to adopt language, identity, norms, mores, and customs of the enforcing gov't
policy of protecting the interests of native inhabitants against those of immigrants
political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole
none of these
Which ethnic groups would have opposed U.S. trade with Allied nations during WWI?
The upper-class American elites
anti-Communists and anti-Bolsheviks
Eastern bankers and entrepreneurs
German Americans and Irish Americans
What were President Wilson’s Fourteen Points?
outlined his vision for ending World War I in a way that would prevent future wars & international crises would be handled by individual nations involved in each specific conflict
outlined his vision for ending World War I in a way that would prevent future wars & international crises would be handled by a combination of nations from the former Allied and Central Powers
outlined his vision for ending World War I in a way that would prevent future wars & international crises would be handled by a league of nations established at the end of the war
outlined his vision for ending World War I in a way that would prevent future wars & international crises would be handled by the United States and the Allied Powers
What was a consequence of the harsh punishments placed on Germany after WWI?
the Americans did not get what they wanted from the treaty
Germany did not face a harsh enough punishment
the treaty required too much from the United States
the demands placed on Germany would lead to a future war
What is propaganda? How was it used in the time leading up to WWI?
information of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a particular political cause or point of view - women used in war posters as a symbol of the suffering of the Allies
information of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a particular political cause or point of view - women used in war posters as a symbol of innocence victimized
information of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a particular political cause or point of view - women used in war posters as a symbol of the fallen state of Germany
information of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a particular political cause or point of view - women used in war posters as a symbol of hope for the future
Why were department stores in cities decorated so lavishly?
to impress customers with their accumulation of wealth
to attract customers by providing them with pleasurable shopping experiences
to keep out undesirable customers who could not afford to shop there
to emphasize the importance of the advertising business in shopping
Who was Buffalo Bill? Why did he appeal to so many Americans?
He performed as a wild west cowboy-he appealed to Americans because it provided an accurate representation of the West
He performed as a wild west cowboy-he appealed to Americans because it hired a series of famous actors to portray Sitting Bull
He performed as a wild west cowboy-he appealed to Americans because it seemed to give Americans a way to experience the West
He performed as a wild west cowboy-he appealed to Americans because it focused on nature’s devastation in the West
How did advancing technology hurt unskilled workers?
They worked longer hours operating the new machinery
They lost their jobs to lower-paid unskilled workers who could operate new machines
They had to produce more goods in shorter amounts of time
They were given more work assignments with no increase in pay
What does temperance mean?
abstinence from smoking
to have a short temper
abstinence from alcohol
none of these
What does suffrage mean?
to suffer unnecessarily
abstinence from alcohol
voting rights
communication that is primarily used to influence an audience and further an agenda
What does the term Imperialism mean?
action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area.
abstinence from alcohol
voting rights
policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force
