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U S History Cycle 3 (ACP Review)

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The process of assimilating a person into American culture and customs; newly arrived immigrants were also expected to learn English quickly and adopt American customs; American Indians were subjected to this through the Dawes Act

a)

coinage

b)

civil serice

c)

nativism

d)

Americanization

2.

An 1882 law that stopped Chinese immigration to the United States; prompted in part by economic competition over railroad jobs between Chinese and native and white laborers

a)

Chinese Exclusion Act

b)

Dawes Act

c)

Homestead Act

d)

spoils system

3.

Non-elected civilian workers who help the executive branch run the government and its programs

a)

trust

b)

civil service

c)

philanthropy

d)

laissez faire

4.

The act of turning metal into coins for a nation’s monetary supply

a)

trust

b)

monopoly

c)

coinage

d)

tenement

5.

An 1887 law that divided reservation lands held by Indian tribes into small allotments of 160 acres for individual tribal members or families; it opened up the remaining land for white settlement

a)

Dawes Act

b)

Homestead Act

c)

Chinese Exclusion Act

d)

spoils system

6.

An 1862 law that encouraged Western settlement by granting 160 acres of public land to individuals who agreed to pay a minimal fee and work the land for five years

a)

Dawes Act

b)

Homestead Act

c)

Chinese Exclustion Act

d)

spoils system

7.

French phrase meaning “to let things alone”; a policy of minimal governmental interference in economic activities

a)

trust

b)

monopoly

c)

laissez faire

d)

third parties

8.

Complete ownership or control of the entire supply of goods or services in a certain market

a)

political machines

b)

trust

c)

philanthropy

d)

monopoly

9.

The policy of favoring the interests of native-born Americans over those of immigrants

a)

nativism

b)

philanthrophy

c)

third parties

d)

tenement

10.

Giving money to support worthy causes intended to increase human well-being

a)

spoils system/ patronage

b)

philanthropy

c)

third parties

d)

coinage

11.

An organization consisting of full-time politicians whose main goal was to retain political power and the money and influence that went with it

a)

political machines

b)

spoils system

c)

laissez faire

d)

trust

12.

A method of appointing people to government office using political connections rather than merit or specific qualifications

a)

spoils system/ patronage

b)

monopoly

c)

tenement

d)

nativism

13.

Low-cost apartment buildings designed to house as many families as possible; often lacking adequate sanitation, safety and comfort

a)

third parties

b)

trust

c)

coinage

d)

tenement

14.

A political party outside of the two established parties in the United States—Democrats and Republicans

a)

third parties

b)

Transcontinental Railroad

c)

political machines

d)

Americanization

15.

The 1862 Pacific Railroad Act chartered the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific Railroad Companies to build a transcontinental railroad that would link the United States from east to west

a)

Americanization

b)

laissez faire

c)

Transcontinental Railroad

d)

political machines

16.

A group of separate companies placed under the control of a single managing board of directors

a)

monopoly

b)

trust

c)

tenement

d)

political machines

17.

This term refers to the economic and political domination of a strong nation over weaker ones...

a)

imperialism

b)

protectorate

c)

Anglo-Saxonism

d)

cultural dominance

18.

John Fiske (historian) argued English speaking nations had superior character, ideas, and systems of govt. which is referred to as...

a)

imperialism

b)

protectorate

c)

sphere of influence

d)

Anglo-Saxonism

19.

This navy officer was sent into Japan by President Millard Fillmore, to scare them into opening trade with the U.S....

a)

William Henry Harrison

b)

Matthew C. Perry

c)

Theodore Roosevelt

d)

George Dewy

20.

Once Spain retook the island of Cuba with their 200,000 soldiers, they had to put innocent villagers into what type of camps to prevent them from joining the rebels side?

a)

concentrations camps

b)

internment camps

c)

reconcentration camps

d)

prisoner of war camps (POW Camps)

21.

This man was president when the Spanish-American War broke out...

a)

Millard Fillmore

b)

William McKinley

c)

William Henry Harrison

d)

Theodore Roosevelt

22.

Our president sent a battleship to protect the Americans living in Havana. What was the name of this battleship that was eventually blown up?

a)

USS Maine

b)

USS Mississippi

c)

USS Missouri

d)

USS Montana

23.

Who was the Filipino rebel leader that the U.S. helped overthrow the Spanish?

a)

Emilio Aguinaldo

b)

Pancho Villa

c)

Queen Liliuokalani

d)

Jose Marti

24.

Which of the following islands did we buy for $20 million after the Spanish-American War?

a)

Hawaiian islands

b)

Philippine islands

c)

Cuban islands

d)

Samoan islands

25.

Which of the following statements is true about the U.S. army during the Spanish-American War?

a)

there were too many soldiers to send over

b)

the Spanish soldiers were way better than our troops

c)

soldiers mainly died in battle and the rest from disease

d)

soldiers were not trained nor equipped for the war

26.

This foreign policy of Theodore's was an add on to the Monroe Doctrine and stated that Europe could not use Latin American debt as an excuse to intervene in those countries...

a)

Dollar Diplomacy

b)

Roosevelt Corollary

c)

Open Door Policy

d)

Teller Amendment

27.

Progressivism was a response to problems in American society that were caused by what?

a)

industry (industrialization)

b)

war with Spain

c)

imperialism

d)

no one agreed with the democrats or the republicans

28.

Which of the following were part of the progressive movement?

a)

Journalists

b)

Social Workers

c)

Educators

d)

Politicians

e)

Clergymen

29.

What is the nickname for the journalists who were exposing people for unfair practices in multiple areas of society?

a)

progressives

b)

squealers

c)

tellers

d)

muckrakers

30.

This is a democratic reform that has the parties to pick who would run in a primary...

a)

indirect primary

b)

general primary

c)

recall primary

d)

direct primary

31.

This democratic reform states that it allows citizens to vote on proposed laws directly...

a)

direct primary

b)

direct voting

c)

referendum

d)

recall

32.

Both Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony stood for which cause when it came to women?

a)

abolitionists

b)

suffragists

c)

temperance

d)

prohibitionists

33.

Which amendment was passed to the U. S. Constitution in 1920 that gave women the right to vote?

a)

18th Amendment

b)

10th Amendment

c)

19th Amendment

d)

20th Amendment

34.

Theodore Roosevelt had a domestic policy that helped the progressive movement and it's name was...

a)

Circle Deal

b)

Square Deal

c)

Social Darwinism

d)

Progressive Deal

35.

When Roosevelt got involved in the coal strike of 1902 to help settle the dispute, what did he do to the presidency as a result?

a)

expanded presidential power

b)

hurt his chance for reelection

c)

all the coal owners hated any president from now on

d)

broke many laws and was almost impeached

36.

This man wrote a novel, "The Jungle...," which showed the appalling conditions in the meatpacking industry...

a)

John Dalton

b)

Ida Tarbell

c)

Charles Edward Russell

d)

Upton Sinclair

37.

Who was Roosevelt's Secretary of War and assumed the presidency after Roosevelt stepped down?

a)

William Henry Harrison

b)

William Howard Taft

c)

Woodrow Wilson

d)

Warren G. Harding

38.

Which new party did Roosevelt create as a result of his predecessor not doing exactly what he thought he was going to do?

a)

Whig Party

b)

Progressive/Bull Moose Party

c)

Imperialist Party

d)

Federalist/Democratic-Republican Party

39.
Which headline describes an event that resulted from the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001? 
a)
Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations Resume
b)
Debt Crisis Shakes European Union
c)
Russia Increases Petroleum Exports
d)
Troops Deployed to Afghanistan
40.
A student learning about U.S. history is instructed to write a paper about W.E.B. Du Bois and race relations in the United States. Which of the following facts would be most relevant to the student's assignment? 
a)
The Selma-to-Montgomery protest marches helped secure voting rights for minority citizens. 
b)
The NAACP was organized to help secure full legal equality for minority citizens.  
c)
The Civil Rights Act of 1968 outlawed many forms of discrimination in the housing market. 
d)
The March on Washington helped rally nationwide support for the Civil Rights movement. 
41.
In the late 1800's, the Supreme Court's decision in Plessy v. Ferguson-
a)
Established a legal remedy for victims of discrimination
b)
Created a legal remedy for segregation laws
c)
Affirmed the legality of federal regulation of state elections
d)
Recognized public protests as a legal form of civil disobedience
42.
Which of these resulted from the prohibition of alcohol during the 1920s?
a)
A decline in immigration rates
b)
A growing fear of communism
c)
The expansion of the consumer economy
d)
The rise of organized crime
43.
The Federal Housing Administration is a New Deal agency that continues to assist many Americans primarily by-
a)
providing them with money to pay for moving expenses
b)
helping them obtain mortgage loans from banks
c)
helping the choose a reputable home builder
d)
offering incentives for them to invest in rental properties
44.
Upon entering World War I, the United States enlarged its military by-
a)
creating the Veterans Administration
b)
passing the Selective Service Act
c)
enacting the GI Bill
d)
establishing the Marine Corps
45.
During the 19th century, one way political bosses gained voter support was by-
a)
campaigning for women's suffrage
b)
advocating the use of poll taxes
c)
making improvements in urban infrastructure
d)
providing public assistance for former slaves
46.
The creation of initiative, referendum, and recall procedures during the Progressive Era resulted in-
a)
a system of seperate schools for new immigrants
b)
the expansion of citizens' direct participation in the democratic process
c)
a redistribution of the tax burden among citizens
d)
more resources of revenue for state governments
47.
What is one ongoing result of the New Deal? 
a)
The federal government funds a space-exploration program. 
b)
State governments deny residency to persons working in other states. 
c)
State governments use property taxes to fund social security programs. 
d)
People can rely on the federal government during times of economic distress. 
48.
Which of these contributed to the ratification of the 18th Amendment? 
a)
Veteran soldiers protesting to obtain benifits
b)
The growing political influence of women
c)
Politicians campaigning for education reforem
d)
The growing number of workers organizing into labor unions
49.
How did President Harry S. Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb affect international relations? 
a)
It initiated the arms race with the Soviet Union.
b)
It prompted other nations to begin investigations of war crimes. 
c)
it enabled the United Nations to administer territory in Japan. 
d)
It led to the establishment of the first global peacekeeping force. 
50.
Which situation demonstrates one way that U.S. culture has spread to other parts of the world? 
a)
A young boy in Great Britain watches anime.
b)
A teenage girl buys a hip-hop CD in China. 
c)
A businesswoman eats at a sushi restaurant in Canada. 
d)
A college athlete in Brazil trains for the Olympics. 
51.
In 1492, what Navigator landed in the Caribbean and connected Europe to the Americas?
a)
Your mom
b)
Christopher Columbus 
c)
Leif Erikson
d)
Hernan Cortez
52.
What Country did the United States address when writing the Declaration of Independence?
a)
Ireland
b)
The United Kingdom
c)
France
d)
Spain
53.
What are the three branches of government in the United States?
a)
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
b)
President, Legislative, Judicial
c)
Interpretive, Legislative, Prime Minister
d)
Executive, Congress, Court
54.
What is the basic duty of the Judicial branch?
a)
Make law
b)
Interpret law
c)
Enforce law
d)
Dance law
55.
What is the basic concept behind the checks and balances?
a)
Keep power from being given to one person only
b)
Keep power from being given to one branch only
c)
Keep power from being given to one party only
d)
Keep power from being given to congress
56.
How is the number of state representatives in the House of Representatives determined?
a)
2 per state
b)
It says in the Bill of Rights
c)
roll of the dice
d)
Population
57.
What is the Bill of Rights?
a)
The Constitution 
b)
Rights of the government
c)
The document that sets up the government
d)
The first 10 amendments to the Cons.
58.

What era in the United States started in 1929 and ended in 1939 with the outbreak of WWII?

a)

Roaring 20s

b)

Great Depression

c)

Gilded Age

d)

Civil Rights Movement

59.

What event occurred from 1914-1918?

a)

WWI

b)

WWII

c)

Cold War

d)

Spanish-American War

60.

What event occurred from 1939-1945?

a)

WWI

b)

WWII

c)

Cold War

d)

Great Depression

61.

Why is 1941 a significant date in U.S. history?

a)

It is the year the U.S. intervened in World War I.

b)

It is the year that Japan bombed Pearl Harbor which led to U.S. entry in WWII.

c)

It is the year that the stock market crashed as a result of overspeculation.

d)

It was the start of the Space Race.

62.

What year did the United States enter WWI?

a)

1898

b)

1917

c)

1941

d)

1957

63.

Flappers, Credit, Prohibition Era, Consumerism

a)

1940s

b)

1950s

c)

1920s

d)

1960s

64.

What year did the U.S. emerge as a World Power? (Spanish American War)

a)

1898

b)

1914

c)

1941

d)

1920

65.

In 1917, Germany returned to its policy of unrestricted submarine warfare hoping to

a)

Bring the United States into the war.

b)

Force Russia to withdraw from the war.

c)

Keep cargo ships from reaching Great Britain.

d)

Kill innocent civilians

66.

Which of the following cities were targeted by the atomic bombs that were dropped by the United States over Japan?

a)

Yokohama & Hiroshima

b)

Tokyo & Osaka

c)

Hiroshima & Nagasaki

d)

Nagasaki & Tokyo

67.

Hitler's 'Final Solution' was best described as a..

a)

genocide of Jews and others he considered inferior

b)

display of communism throughout the world

c)

revolt against world governments involved with revolution

d)

suicide at the end of World War Two

68.

Which of the following statements BEST describes how Hitler betrayed Stalin's trust during World War 2?

a)

Hitler and Stalin used blitzkrieg tactics to invade Poland in 1939

b)

Hitler launched Operation Barbarossa to invade the Soviet Union

c)

Mussolini defended the Nazis in the Battle of Stalingrad

d)

Stalin and the Soviet Union launched the Berlin Strategic Offensive Operation

69.

Before World War 2, Nazi Germany re-militarized and occupied which of the following territories in 1936 and 1938?

a)

Poland & Switzerland

b)

Rhineland & Sudetenland

c)

East Prussia & Lithuania

d)

Italy & Poland

70.

Which territory near China did Japan invade before Hitler and Stalin invaded Poland?

a)

Manchuria

b)

France

c)

Soviet Union

d)

Germany

71.

Which of the following was the largest extermination camp and killed over 1 million people?

a)

Auschwitz

b)

Zaslaw

c)

Belzec

d)

Gross-Rosen

72.

Why did women work in fabricating apparel from 1940-1950?

a)

Iron and steel was needed to build factories

b)

Many soldiers needed uniforms to wear during WW2

c)

Textile mills supplied paper for nurses and other medics

d)

Jeeps and other automobiles were needed during WW2

73.

Why did the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor?

a)

to weaken the U.S. Navy

b)

to join the U.S. in the invasion of Poland

c)

to strengthen the Japanese Army

d)

to join the Nazis in the invasion of Manchuria

74.

Who was the U.S. president during WW2 who served the longest amount of time in the White House ever?

a)

Woodrow Wilson

b)

Franklin D. Roosevelt

c)

Theodore Roosevelt

d)

Harry S. Truman

75.

What did Hitler do when he was put in jail?

a)

He committed suicide

b)

He murdered a Jewish inmate

c)

He got in a fight with other prisoners.

d)

He wrote a book about Jews and the Aryan race.

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