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US History Regents - Political Cartoons

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 12mins

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Class
Date
1.

The cartoon is most CRITICAL of the United States policy of

a)

involvement in international affairs

b)

reliance on the political party system

c)

continued isolationism

d)

dependency on foreign nations

2.

What is the main idea of the cartoon?

a)

Native Americans and Europeans showed a great willingness to share knowledge at their first contact.

b)

Spanish colonization in the Americas preceded British colonization.

c)

American society has failed to recognize the achievements of Native Americans.

d)

The pluralistic heritage of the United States began to receive approval early in the nation's history.

3.

According to the cartoon, United States immigration policy has

a)

consistently stimulated cultural pluralism

b)

favored highly skilled immigrants from developing nations

c)

encouraged the entrance of radical political groups

d)

periodically varied between openness and restriction

4.

Which title best describes the message of this cartoon?

a)

"Neutrality is the Best Policy"

b)

"Isolationism: Our Old Ally"

c)

"Temptations of the Imperialist Menu"

d)

"The Dangers of Overeating"

5.

The main purpose of the cartoon is to express opposition to which Presidential action?

a)

Woodrow Wilson's support of the Treaty of Versailles

b)

Franklin Roosevelt's announcement of the Good Neighbor Policy

c)

Harry Truman's decision to send aid to Europe after World War II

d)

Ronald Reagan's 1985 summit meeting with Chairman Gorbachev of the Soviet Union

6.

Each headline illustrates a time when the president of the United States acted as

a)

chief diplomat

b)

chief legislator

c)

commander in chief

d)

head of a political party

7.

This cartoon reflects foreign policy ideas commonly held by Americans during

a)

the Spanish-American War

b)

World War I

c)

World War II

d)

the Korean War

8.

The principal message of the cartoon is that the Standard Oil Company

a)

used its size to lower the prices of its products

b)

protected the nation from foreign competition

c)

used its economic power to influence government decisions

d)

employed violence to gain an unfair advantage for its workers

9.

Which statement most accurately describes the meaning of this 1896 cartoon?

a)

Western farmers have no market for their products.

b)

Grazing and water rights cause conflict in western states.

c)

Eastern businesses profit from western farming.

d)

Cattle and grain add little to the wealth of the United States.

10.

Which heading best completes the partial outline below?

a)

Rise of American Imperialism

b)

Causes of World War I

c)

Enforcement of the Monroe Doctrine

d)

Trade Expansion in East Asia

11.

Based on the map, which region of the United States demonstrated the most support for complete voting rights for women before 1919?

a)

New England

b)

West

c)

South

d)

Midwest

12.

One reason Jacob Riis published many photographs similar to this was to

a)

disprove claims of yellow journalists

b)

encourage government assistance for poor farmers

c)

promote the use of child labor

d)

increase public concern over tenement conditions