WorksheetsUS History Final Review
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
What of the following was a consequence of the assimilation of Native Americans at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School?
Native Americans experienced an expansion in civil rights
Native Americans experienced a loss of tribal culture.
Native Americans experienced an increase in political power.
Native Americans experienced a decline in manufacturing skills.
Which statement best explains how the American ideal of assimilation differed from the experiences of Native Americans?
The American ideal valued higher education, but Native Americans were prohibited from receiving any education.
The American ideal emphasized collective achievement, but Native Americans refused to give up their individualism.
The American ideal valued fitting into society, but Native Americans were forced to participate in society and still encountered racism.
The American ideal stressed the importance of hard work, but Native Americans were discouraged from improving their job skills.
Which statement best explains how immigration affected U.S. society in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?
Immigration increased traditional farming practices in the South and allowed new towns to be built.
Immigration contributed to the rapid urbanization and cultural transformation of cities in the Northeast.
Immigration led to the decline of the American manufacturing sector and labor unions.
Immigration fostered Americans' appreciation of different cultures and individual rights.
Which statement best explains how Progressives responded to challenges associated with immigration in the early twentieth century?
Progressives taught skills to immigrants to help them gain better economic opportunities.
Progressives provided financial support to immigrants to help them migrate to cities.
Progressives urged immigrants to maintain their native languages and customs.
Progressives encouraged the federal government to pass quota laws for immigrants.
How did the construction of the Panama Canal most likely affect the relationship between Panama and the United States
Panama considered the United States to be a competitor in trade with European countries.
Panama viewed the United States as a military rival because of the loss of territory in Colombia.
Panama became hostile toward the United States because of the loss of sovereignty over the Canal Zone.
Panama became dependent on the United States for economic development and military protection.
Which statement best explains how the ideas expressed in the Roosevelt Corollary reflected U.S. actions in Panama shown in the picture shown?
The Roosevelt Corollary encouraged the creation of new U.S. colonies in Central America.
The Roosevelt Corollary endorsed Colombia's refusal to ratify the Hay-Herrán Treaty.
The Roosevelt Corollary supported U.S. involvement in the Western Hemisphere to benefit U.S. strategic interests.
The Roosevelt Corollary advocated for cooperation between the United States and Europe to resolve disputes in Central America.
Which statement explains how the Roosevelt Corollary most likely affected Latin American countries?
Latin American countries experienced an increase in European intervention.
Latin American countries became influenced by the United States.
Latin American countries suffered from a steady economic decline.
Latin American countries had their prior debts forgiven.
Which statement is best supported by the political cartoon?
The United States adopted a policy of isolationism in Latin American affairs.
The United States militarily and economically dominated the Western Hemisphere.
The United States protected the coasts of Caribbean nations from environmental damage.
The United States paid the debts of Latin American nations to European powers.
Which statement describes a main cause of World War II in Europe?
Great Britain imposed trade sanctions on Germany.
Germany wanted to dominate Europe militarily.
Germany tried to spread communism throughout Europe.
Great Britain refused to return colonies to Germany.
Which statement best explains how the agreements made by the Allies at the Yalta Conference aimed to shape the postwar world?
The Allies planned to restore monarchies and empires in Eastern Europe.
The Allies agreed to promote free trade to stimulate economic growth.
The Allies established the United Nations to resolve disputes among countries.
The Allies created an international framework for establishing new colonies.
Which statement best explains how U.S. assistance to Israel in the Yom Kippur War affected U.S. relations with Arab countries in the Middle East?
The United States gained the trust of Arab countries in the Middle East.
Arab countries in the Middle East started an oil embargo against the United States.
The United States increased its sales of military weapons to Arab countries in the Middle East.
Arab countries in the Middle East expanded exports to the United States.
Which statement explains how the Camp David Accords most likely affected U.S. relations with Israel?
The United States strengthened its role as a strong supporter of Israel.
The United States increased its demands for Israel to raise military spending.
The United States withdrew its involvement in the foreign affairs of Israel.
The United States reduced its commitment to provide military aid to Israel.
Which foreign policy goal in the Middle East was shared by Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush?
an annexation of Palestinian territories by Israel
a permanent U.S. military presence in the Middle East
an immediate end to the oil embargo on the United States
a peaceful coexistence between the Israeli and Palestinian people
Which statement best explains how the sinking of the Lusitania contributed to the eventual entry of the United States into World War I?
The loss of civilian lives led many Americans to support involvement in the conflict.
The sinking of the ship led the United States to sign a secret military treaty with Great Britain against Germany.
The loss of goods led American labor unions to support the conscription of men into the military.
The sinking of the ship led the United States to occupy German colonies in the Caribbean.
Which statement best explains the purpose of New Deal programs such as the Works Progress Administration during the 1930s?
The programs were started to prepare the country for a possible war in Europe.
The programs were established to provide jobs to people to stimulate economic recovery.
The programs were developed to reduce American dependence on imported goods.
The programs were created to give training to people who lacked money for an education.
Which statement best explains how the technological innovations shown in the timeline changed society?
Information sharing became widespread because of the increased availability of computerized devices.
Unemployment increased in the computer industry because of improvements in technology.
Labor unions became more popular with workers because of increased access to social media.
Production costs increased for businesses because the had to send more money on technology.
Which statement best explains how flappers reflected changes in American society during the 1920s?
Flappers desired to be more engaged in raising families.
Flappers challenged traditional roles for women.
Flappers stressed the need for a religious revival in society.
Flappers rejected the consumerism of modern society.
Which statement best explains how the Harlem Renaissance influenced changes in American society during the 1920s?
It led to African Americans increasing their political power.
It contributed to American culture becoming more conservative.
It contributed to the development of modern American culture.
It led to African Americans no longer experiencing racism.
Which factor most influenced the ratification of the Eighteenth Amendment?
efforts by laborers to raise social awareness for higher wages
efforts by mobsters to control social clubs in urban areas
efforts by state governments to raise money to pay for social services
efforts by reformers to end corruption and immorality in society
Which statement best explains an effect of the Spanish-American War on the Philippines?
The Philippines became a constitutional monarchy.
The Philippines wanted to acquire military power, leading the people to annex islands in Southeast Asia.
The Philippines became a totalitarian dictatorship.
The Philippines wanted to achieve self-determination, leading the people to revolt against the United States.
Which reason best explains why the United States issued the Open Door Policy?
to conquer and establish a colony in China
to ensure American access to commercial markets in China
to establish a military treaty with Germany and Russia
to establish a military treaty with Germany and Russia
Which statement best explains how U.S. decisions in the Potsdam Declaration affected postwar Japan?
The United States required Japan to abolish its monarchy.
The United States forced Japan to rebuild war-torn East Asia.
The United States offered Japan a prominent role in the international community.
The United States dismantled the military and authoritarian government of Japan.
Which phrase best describes the main goal of U.S. foreign policy in Vietnam during the Cold War?
to restore French rule in Vietnam
to establish a colony in South Vietnam
to unite Vietnam under one government
to prevent the spread of communism to South Vietnam
Which statement best explains how changes in railroad networks affected cattle kingdoms?
The expansion of railroad networks enabled ranchers to transport cattle to the East and expand into new markets.
The development of railroad networks reduced the need for ranchers and farmers on the Great Plains.
The expansion of railroad networks increased available land for cattle drives and the open range.
The development of railroad networks started land disputes between cattle ranchers and farmers.
Which statement best describes a major economic problem faced by farmers in the West that led to the populist movement?
Farmers lost income because of unfair taxes imposed on their crops.
Farmers faced hardships because of high shipping costs for their crops.
Farmers feared that the availability of free silver would hurt the economy.
Farmers worried that railroad strikes would prevent access to new markets.
Which reason best explains why farmers and industrial workers supported the Populist Party?
to limit corporations from controlling the American economy
to persuade the national labor unions to support the gold standard
to influence the government to deregulate the railroad industries
to prevent free silver from damaging the American economy
Which statement best explains how the United States responded to the presence of the "Iron Curtain."
The United States established a blockade of East Berlin.
The United States worked to stop the spread of communism.
The United States withdrew from its European alliances.
The United States declared war on the Soviet Union.
Which reason explains why President Truman issued the Truman Doctrine?
The Soviet Union interfered in the domestic affairs of Greece and Turkey.
The Soviet Union refused to allow Greece and Turkey to join the United Nations.
The Soviet Union provided economic assistance to Greece and Turkey.
The Soviet Union prevented Greece and Turkey from accepting the Marshall Plan.
Which statement best explains how U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War affected the American people?
Intervention in the affairs of other countries decreased American support for democracy.
Involvement in Cold War conflicts caused a dramatic increase in public support for the government.
Intervention in the affairs of other countries increased support for immigrants.
Involvement in Cold War conflicts caused significant losses of American lives.
Which statement best explains how gas attacks affected warfare during World War I?
Gas attacks allowed Germany to win major battles and defeat France before the United States joined the war.
Gas attacks resulted in the deaths of millions of civilians and led people to demand an end to the war.
Gas attacks made fighting in trenches difficult and had major psychological effects upon troops.
Gas attacks terrified troops and led them to demand a truce between the Allied Powers and the Central Powers.
Which statement best explains how the Dust Bowl contributed to the Great Depression?
The loss of farmland on the Great Plains led to an increase in the prices of agricultural goods.
The destruction of crops on the Great Plains resulted in an increase in farms lost to bank foreclosures.
The selling of land by farmers on the Great Plains led the stock market to crash.
The loss of topsoil on the Great Plains resulted in people migrating to northeastern cities.
Which statement best explains a primary effect of the rulings in the Supreme Court cases described in the timeline on the civil rights of American citizens?
The states protected the civil rights of individuals against invasions of privacy by the federal government.
The federal government increased public surveillance and restricted the civil rights of individuals.
The states gave up the responsibility of protecting the civil rights of individuals to the federal government
The federal government expanded and protected the civil rights of individuals.
Which statement best explains how President Reagan contributed to the end of the Cold War?
He helped revolutionaries overthrow the government of the Soviet Union.
He ordered a rapid increase in military spending to challenge the Soviet Union.
He threatened to use nuclear missiles to destroy the Soviet Union.
He placed an embargo on the sale of goods to the Soviet Union.
Which statement best explains why the public became concerned about the Patriot Act?
The Patriot Act would overwhelm the criminal court system and delay court cases.
The Patriot Act would cause the government to focus on preventing terrorism and ignore other crimes.
The Patriot Act would lead to a loss of privacy among average American citizens.
The Patriot Act would increase the number of domestic terrorist attacks against American citizens.
Which statement best explains how the American ideal of assimilation differed from the experiences of Native Americans?
The American ideal valued higher education, but Native Americans were prohibited from receiving any education.
The American ideal emphasized collective achievement, but Native Americans refused to give up their individualism.
The American ideal valued fitting into society, but Native Americans were forced to participate in society and still encountered racism.
The American ideal stressed the importance of hard work, but Native Americans were discouraged from improving their job skills.
Which statement best explains how immigration affected U.S. society in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?
Immigration increased traditional farming practices in the South and allowed new towns to be built.
Immigration contributed to the rapid urbanization and cultural transformation of cities in the Northeast.
Immigration led to the decline of the American manufacturing sector and labor unions.
Immigration fostered Americans' appreciation of different cultures and individual rights.
