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WorksheetsProgressive Presidents and Spanish-American War
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 50mins
Who killed William McKinley?
Leon F. Czolgosz
John Wilkes Booth
Lee Harvey Oswald
Jeremy D. Harvancik
Jacob K. Friefeld
Who was William McKinley's vice president at the time he was assassinated?
Warren Harding
William Howard Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Grover Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison
Theodore Roosevelt was (a) years old when he became president.
Only put the two numbers.
Why was Theodore Roosevelt considered a national hero?
He was a general during the Civil War. He helped secure the Union occupation of Atlanta, Georgia.
He helped lead/form the "Rough Riders." They were a calvary group that helped attack Cuba during the Spanish-American War.
He served as a naval captain on a warship in the Pacific during the Spanish-American War. He helped capture the island of Guam.
He fought against the Spanish along the Mexican border during the Spanish-American War. He was part of a group known as the "Rattlesnakes."
He saved more than fifty soldiers after the explosion on the USS Vermont. Publications praised his leadership.
Which of the following was NOT a nickname given to Theodore Roosevelt?
Bull Moose
The Iceberg
T.R.
Teddy
Trust Buster
Which of the following is TRUE about the Sherman Antitrust Act?
The goal of the Sherman Antitrust Act was to stop powerful combinations of businesses that might restrict trade or interfere with competition between companies. However, the legislation was rarely used in the first decade after passage.
The goal of the Sherman Antitrust Act was to stop powerful military commanders from gaining more power and influence within the government. However, the legislation was struck down by the Supreme Court.
The goal of the Sherman Antitrust Act was to stop the addition of states with significantly low populations. However, the legislation was ignored, for Wyoming and Montana were added after passage.
The goal of the Sherman Antitrust Act was to stop abuses of power within Congress and the Supreme Court. However, the legislation was ignored, but bribes and corruption were rife after passage.
The goal of the Sherman Antitrust Act was to stop disgusting practices in the meatpacking plants. However, the legislation was ignored by industry leaders after passage.
Because trusts reduced competition among businesses, the prices of many products significantly decreased.
True
False
When mine owners refused to meet with the United Mine Workers labor union for arbitration, what two things did Roosevelt do?
Be sure to select BOTH correct/best answers.
Roosevelt arrested the union leaders for sedition.
Roosevelt threatened to send in the army to take control of the mines and operate them.
Roosevelt created a blockade around the mines, preventing anyone from entering/leaving.
Roosevelt asked Congress to pass a law that would enable him to increase the taxes on mine owners.
Roosevelt sent J.P. Morgan to help negotiate a compromise.
What did the Hepburn Act do?
The Hepburn Act allowed government investigators to enter factories without a warrant.
The Hepburn Act increased the government's power to use eminent domain.
The Hepburn Act enabled the government to test the quality of coal and steel.
The Hepburn Act required the government to approve of any increase in rates for railroads.
The Hepburn Act gave women the right to run for Congress.
Which of the following is TRUE?
The book that helped uncover unsanitary conditions in meat packing plants was called The Forest.
The Federal Meat Inspection Act required a federal agency to inspect all meat shipped across state lines.
The Pure Food and Drug Act reduced the tariffs on all imported medicine, grains, vegetables, fruits, and meat.
Some opposed the Federal Meat Inspection Act and Pure Food and Drug Act because they feared it would cause hyperinflation.
NONE of the options are TRUE.
How did Woodrow Wilson win the election of 1912?
Roosevelt and Taft both ran for president, splitting the Republican vote. As a result, Woodrow Wilson - a Democrat - won the election.
Roosevelt and McKinley both ran for president, splitting the Republican vote. As a result, Woodrow Wilson - a Democrat - won the election.
Roosevelt and Taft both ran for president, splitting the Democratic vote. As a result, Woodrow Wilson - a Republican - won the election.
Roosevelt and McKinley both ran for president, splitting the Democratic vote. As a result, Woodrow Wilson - a Republican - won the election.
Taft and McKinley both ran for president, splitting the Republican vote. As a result, Woodrow Wilson - a Democrat - won the election.
Which of the following is TRUE?
In 1913, Congress passed the Underwood Tariff Act. It removed tariffs from steel, sugar, iron ore, and wool.
In 1913, Congress passed the Overstone Tariff Act. It removed tariffs from iron, salt, copper ore, and wood.
In 1913, Congress passed the Greendale Tariff Act. It removed tariffs from sugar, timber, glass, and lead ore.
In 1913, Congress passed the Green Glacier Tariff Act. It removed tariffs from meat, salt, iron ore, and silk.
In 1913, Congress passed the Northsand Tariff Act. It removed tariffs from meat, dairy products, medical supplies, and silk.
The Federal Reserve Act of 1913 made it illegal for the federal government to maintain bank accounts in foreign countries.
True
False
What was the Federal Trade Commission responsible for?
They were responsible for maintaining free and fair competition between businesses and protecting consumers from unfair business practices.
They were responsible for ensuring safety and fair practices on national railroads, as well as protecting the environment near railroad tracks.
They were responsible for establishing a consistent telegraph and radio laws among all state regulators, as well as safety checks.
They were responsible for creating safe and inexpensive procedures for extracting oil, coal, and natural gas.
This gave Congress the power to collect federal income tax.
The 15th Amendment
The 16th Amendment
The 17th Amendment
The 18th Amendment
The 19th Amendment
This allowed voters to elect senators to represent their respective state - instead of state legislatures appointing senators.
The 15th Amendment
The 16th Amendment
The 17th Amendment
The 18th Amendment
The 19th Amendment
This prohibited the sale and transportation of alcohol.
The 15th Amendment
The 16th Amendment
The 17th Amendment
The 18th Amendment
The 19th Amendment
This gave women the right to vote.
The 15th Amendment
The 16th Amendment
The 17th Amendment
The 18th Amendment
The 19th Amendment
Established in 1872 by the US government, this was the world's first national park.
Zion National Park
Yosemite National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Arches National Park
Yellowstone National Park
What conservation group did John Muir help establish?
Sierra Club
Eden Project
Green Peace
Boy Scouts of America
4-H Club
The Reclamation Act of 1902 established regulation for...
desalination and mining
hydroelectric development and irrigation
reservations and maritime transportation
weather monitoring and controlled burns
urbanization and immigration
In 1906, the federal Antiquities Act authorized the president to protect "objects of historic or scientific interest."
True
False
How many Federal Reserve districts are there?
Just enter the number.
(a)
What raw materials did the United States hope to secure thanks to expansion?
cobalt, timber, and sand
lapis, quartz, and grains
spices, coffee, and sugar
steel, diamonds, and silk
glass, coal, and rubber
What was the name of Frederick Jackson Turner's important essay?
The Jungle
The Ideological Origins of the American Empire
The Significance of the Frontier in American History
War, Peace, and the American Frontier
The Almanac of the United States of America: A Guide for a Bright Future
Which of the following BEST defines "jingoists?"
A person who is an extreme naturalist, believing nature should be untouched/preserved.
A person who is an extreme pacifist, believing war/conflict was immoral and avoidable.
A person who is an extreme zealot, believing God created all cultures and people equally.
A person who is an extreme altruist, believing he or she should help anyone/everyone - no matter what.
A person who is an extreme nationalist, believing his or her country is superior to all others.
According to some Social Darwinists, the United States and other western nations were entitled to expand because they were...
naturally superior
militarily deficient
selectively practical
peacefully democratic
religiously perfect
Why were some Social Darwinists opposed to imperialism?
They did not want to pay more taxes to maintain a strong military.
They did not want immigrants coming to the US.
They did not want farmers to take more land.
They did not want to upset European countries.
They did not want lower tariffs.
What did The Influence of Sea Power Upon History claim?
The United States needed a strong navy and naval bases around the world.
The United States needed a stronger Constitution and tougher laws against immigrants.
The United States needed a stronger educational system.
The United States needed a strong electrical grid and sewer system to settle rural areas.
The United States needed a strong currency to control inflation and tariffs.
Why was the United States interested in Cuba?
The United States invested a lot of time and effort, especially in its harbors and ports.
The United States invested a lot of money and machinery, especially in the oil industry.
The United States invested a lot of money and machinery, especially in the sugar industry.
The United States invested a lot of time and effort, especially in military training.
The United States invested a lot of money and machinery, especially in the copper industry.
What economic issues caused Cubans to begin fighting against Spanish control?
Spain instituted policies that caused hyperinflation.
Spain changed the currency (twice in one year), causing confusion.
Spain refused to grant Cuba representation in its parliament.
Spain introduced more taxes and trade restrictions.
Spain forced Cubans to stop traditional farming and switched them to terrace farming.
What is "yellow journalism" and what type of stories were created about Cuba and Spain?
Yellow journalism is when journalists create dramatic (but false) stories to elicit sympathy or outrage. Many wrote about how Spain starved women and children or executed revolutionaries.
Yellow journalism is when journalists and newspapers create stories meant to cause fear and panic. Many wrote about how Spain was planning to attack major cities along the East Coast of the United States.
Yellow journalism is when journalists and newspapers promote environmental causes. Many wrote about the damaging impact sugar plantations had on local plant and wildlife.
Yellow journalism is when journalists and newspapers dig up information on governments and find foreign spies. Many wrote about how Spain and England were planning to overthrow the US government.
What happened to the USS Maine? How did journalists portray the incident?
The USS Maine exploded ; journalists ignored this event
The USS Maine exploded ; journalists claimed it was attacked by Spain
The USS Maine exploded ; journalists blamed negligence on the part of the American military.
The USS Maine disappeared ; journalists ignored this event
The USS Maine disappeared ; journalists claimed it was attacked by Spain
What did the US Secretary of State call the Spanish-American War?
"Mr. Madison's war"
"The second war for independence"
"A splendid little war"
"The war to end all wars"
"God's glorious endeavor"
What was the name of the treaty that ended the Spanish-American War?
Treaty of Ghent
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of New York
Treaty of Berlin
After the Spanish-American War, the United States gained control over Gibraltar, Diego Garcia, and the Azores.
True
False
The American Anti-Imperialist League claimed that taking the Philippines was "_________________________."
necessary and proper
hostile to liberty
the White man's burden
part of Manifest Destiny
God's will
Who was Emilio Aguinaldo?
A leader in the revolt against Spain and the United States in the Philippines.
A leader in the revolt against Spain and the United States in Hawaii.
A leader in the revolt against Spain and the United States in Cuba.
Governor of the Philippines, appointed by William McKinley.
Governor of Cuba, appointed by William McKinley.
Which of the following BEST describes the casualties from the Philippine-American War?
About 4,000 US soldiers died ; about 20,000 Filipino rebels died.
About 4,000 Filipino rebels died ; about 20,000 US soldiers died.
About 8,000 US soldiers died ; about 50,00 Filipino rebels died.
About 8,000 Filipino rebels died ; about 50,00 US soldiers died.
What position did William Howard Taft have in the Philippines?
He was appointed as governor
He was appointed as magistrate
He was appointed as viceroy
He was appointed as chancellor
The Jones Act declared that the United States would provide a path for the Philippines to eventually join the US as a state.
True
False
When did the Philippines gain full independence?
Only enter the year.
(a)
What was the name of the treaty that granted the Philippines independence?
The Jones Treaty
The Treaty of General Relations
The Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Compact Association
The Treaty of the Pacific
In 1875, the ___________ allowed Hawaii to sell its sugar to the United States.
Resignation Treaty
Relegation Treaty
Reinforcement Treaty
Reciprocity Treaty
Realignment Treaty
Who was the leader of Hawaii at the time the US began to annex Hawaii?
Queen Liliuokalani
Queen Lokalanili
Queen Kalanililo
Queen Kilinalaka
Queen Anililioka
Grover Cleveland opposed the idea of annexing Hawaii.
True
False
The leader of the 1893 coup in Hawaii was ___________. He became the territory's first governor in 1900.
Grover Cleveland
David Armitage
Sanford Dole
Oliver Hazard Perry
Benjamin Harrison
When was the Platt Amendment added to the Cuban Constitution and in what year was it repealed?
1901 ; 1934
1905 ; 1930
1910 ; 1942
1913 ; 1922
1908 ; 1925
In what year did the Panama Canal open?
Only enter the year.
(a)
Select Cuba's current flag.
