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USHIST FINAL REVIEW

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

After the 13th Amendment, many freedmen agreed to provide labor on plantations, in exchange for sharing part of the harvested crop. This agreement was called ________.

a)

labor sharing

b)

shared harvest

c)

land sharing

d)

sharecropping

2.

Free people who had previously been enslaved were known as __________.

a)

freedmen

b)

unslaved

c)

new citizens

d)

righteous and harmonious fists

3.

What did Radical Republicans want to accomplish?

a)

punishment for Union military officers and returning to pre-Civil War policies

b)

punishment for Confederate leaders and protection of the rights of freedmen

c)

to secede from the Union

d)

to reinstate the practice of slavery

4.

What problems did formerly enslaved people face during Reconstruction?

a)

Black Codes

b)

lack of education

c)

sharecropping

d)

All of the above

5.

Which of the following tried to limit the rights of African Americans in order to help the planter elite hold onto slavery-like conditions?

a)

The Freedmen's Bureau

b)

Abraham Lincoln

c)

Black Codes

d)

Radical Republicans

6.

What group was known for its use of violence and intimidation against its enemies during Reconstruction?

a)

Radical Republicans

b)

freedmen

c)

sharecroppers

d)

the Ku Klux Klan

7.

How did sharecropping affect freedmen?

a)

Sharecropping hurt freedmen because it kept them in a cycle of debt to white landowners.

b)

Sharecropping helped freedmen because white landowners had to pay them for labor and they were able to save their money.

c)

Sharecropping helped freedmen because they finally owned their own land.

d)

Sharecropping did not affect freedmen because only white landowners were sharecroppers.

8.

What agency was created to help former slaves and control abandoned plantation lands?

a)

The Ku Klux Klan

b)

The Freedmen's Bureau

c)

The Red Shirts

d)

The Sharecroppers' Bureau

9.

In what ways did the Freedmen's Bureau help freedmen?

a)

The Bureau helped the Ku Klux Klan by guiding freedmen to their "proper place."

b)

The Bureau helped white plantation owners find freedmen to exploit.

c)

The Bureau helped create sharecropping and the freedmen's cycle of debt to white landowners.

d)

The Bureau helped people find jobs and medical care, and supported education.

10.

When African-American men gained the right to vote, how did this affect political parties?

a)

Most African American men voted for white Democrats.

b)

Radical Democrats became powerful before reconstruction began.

c)

This increased the power of the Republican Party during Reconstruction.

d)

This did not change politics very much, because many African American men secretly voted before the Civil War anyway.

11.

_________ is the mass movement of people from the rural (country) to the cities.

a)

Industrial Revolution

b)

Enlightenment

c)

Renaissance

d)

Urbanization

12.

A system of business where goods are mass produced, usually by machines?

a)

Cottage Industry

b)

factory system

c)

Urbanizaiton

d)

Industrial Revolution

13.

The era were household were replaced with factories and powered machinery.

a)

Urbanization

b)

England

c)

factory system

d)

Industrial Revolution

14.

Unsafe and unsanitary homes, especially in overcrowded cities

a)

Urbanization

b)

tenement housing

c)

city life

d)

rural areas

15.

System in which goods and services were based in individual homes.

a)

factory system

b)

rural life

c)

cottage industry

d)

Urbanization

16.

_________ is to move from one place to another.

a)

migration

b)

industrialize

c)

movement

d)

refugee

17.

Factors of an area that make people want to leave.

a)

pull

b)

rural

c)

push

d)

urban

18.

Factors of an area that make people want to come to that place are called?

a)

push

b)

rural

c)

urban

d)

pull

19.

Before the Industrial Revolution what percentage of the people were farmers?

a)

10

b)

50

c)

90

d)

75

20.

A new mode of transportation at this time thanks to steam power was the ___________.

a)

Sailboat

b)

Airplane

c)

Submarine

d)

Train

21.

From this image, who is in control of the US lawmakers.

a)

Large monopolies

b)

small private business

c)

political machines

d)

labor unions

22.

What does this image say about the control of political bosses?

a)

political bosses wanted to squish the opportunities in New York

b)

political bosses control all of New York City

c)

Political bosses were showing their approval with a "thumbs up" image

d)

New Jersey did not have political bosses

23.

What legislation is this cartoon referring to?

a)

30 day waiting period for immigration

b)

Deportation after completion of Transcontinental Railroad

c)

Immigration Reduction Act

d)

Chinese Exclusion Act

24.

Why does this image depict Rockefeller so large?

a)

He was a political boss who tried to win governmental favors

b)

He was a government inspector looking for corruption

c)

He was a robber baron who used his money and power to influence government

d)

He was looking to correct all of pollution cause by industrialization

25.

What does this image say about the need for labor unions?

a)

labor unions were desirable because the workers were being crushed by difficult living conditions and poor pay.

b)

Labor unions decreased nativism

c)

Labor unions helped big business keep control of the workers

d)

Labor unions helped reduce the length of the work day

26.

What does this image say about why workers looked up to political bosses?

a)

political bosses

b)

political bosses

c)

political bosses threw large parties so the immigrants felt welcome in the US

d)

political bosses helped immigrants find jobs and handed out other favors

27.

Why do you think this man was trying to cover up or paint the Tammeny Hall Tiger?

a)

to make the political machine of New York seem better than it was

b)

To cover up the corruption of political bosses in New York

c)

to cover up secret information about the government in New York

d)

To cover up the mistreatment of immigrants by political machines

28.

What does this image say is the controlling factor of decisions by political machines?

a)

resources

b)

influence

c)

power

d)

money

29.
Economic philosophy based on "Survival of the fittest"
a)
Social Darwinism
b)
National Market
c)
Knights of Labor
d)
Free Enterprise System
30.
theory that rich were obligated to help communities by giving back in the form of libraries, school, universities but not giving directly to individuals
a)
National Market
b)
Philanthropy
c)
Gospel of Wealth
d)
Laissez-faire
31.

Progressives focused on three areas of reform:

a)

easing the suffering of the urban ponies, improving unfair and dangerous dragon conditions, and reforming government at the national, snake, and local levels.

b)

easing the suffering of the rural poor, improving unfair and dangerous living conditions, and reforming government at the national, state, and international levels.

c)

easing the suffering of the urban poor, improving unfair and dangerous working conditions, and reforming government at the national, state, and local levels.

32.

Journalists called muckrakers and urban photographers exposed people

a)

to the plight of the unfortunate in hopes of sparking reform.

b)

the difficulties entrepreneurs faced in hopes of sparking reform.

c)

to the plight of the unfortunate in hopes of sparking a social purge of the weak.

d)

the difficulties millionaires faced in hopes of sparking reform.

33.

"Be it enacted by... Congress... That no producer, manufacturer, or dealer shall ship or deliver for shipment in interstate or foreign commerce, any article or... product of any mine or quarry situated in the United States, in which... children under the age of sixteen years have been employed or permitted to work..."


This quote reflects the public's support for the -

a)

control of the mining industry

b)

abolition of child labor

c)

regulation of product transportation

d)

limitation of foreign trade

34.

In 1916, Congress established a new federal agency "which purpose is to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and wildlife therein, and to provide for the

enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations."


Which agency does this excerpt refer?

a)

National Park Service

b)

Civilian Conservation Corps

c)

Environmental Protection Agency

d)

Department of Homeland Security

35.

Which statement describes a referendum?

a)

petition that indicates the public's support for a vote on a bill

b)

opportunity for the public to accept or reject a proposed bill

c)

removal of a public official from office at the hands of the electorate

d)

casting of votes in a confidential manner

36.

This foreign policy idea promotes staying out of world affairs.

a)

Imperialism

b)

Isolationism

c)

Globalism

d)

Communism

37.

This type of foreign policy encourages stronger nations to extend their influence over weaker ones.

a)

Imperialism

b)

Isolationism

c)

Globalism

d)

Communism

38.

Why did Secretary of State William Seward buy the territory of Alaska?

a)

He saw England in North America as a strategic threat.

b)

He saw France in North America as a strategic threat.

c)

He saw Russia in North America as a strategic threat.

d)

He saw Germany in North America as a strategic threat.

39.

Why did the U.S. want to open trade with Japan in the 1850's?

a)

The U.S. wanted access to Japanese markets before European nations.

b)

The U.S. wanted to create naval bases in Asia.

c)

The U.S. wanted to create an alliance with Japan's govt.

d)

The U.S. wanted new raw materials.

40.

These types of exaggerated news stories helped push the U.S. into war with Spain.

a)

Red Journalism

b)

Orange Journalism

c)

Yellow Journalism

d)

Green Journalism

41.

What purpose did propaganda posters serve during World War I?

a)

convince people to join the army

b)

raise money for the war

c)

demonize Germany

d)

support for women workers

42.

Which of the following were effects of The Great Migration?

a)

racial tensions

b)

harsh segregationist laws

c)

few economic opportunities

d)

widespread nativism

43.

How does President Wilson attempt to "sell the war" to the American public?

a)

mass propaganda campaign

b)

bribing American citizens

c)

threatening the American public

d)

stimulus checks

44.

Those against the war for moral and religious reasons.

a)

conscientious objectors

b)

Committee on Public Information

c)

nativists

d)

socialists

45.

The movement of black Americans from the south to the north is known as The

a)

Great Migration

b)

North Migration

c)

South Migration

d)

Migration

46.
 What were the most popular types of music in the 1920’s.
a)
Rap
b)
Classical
c)
Jazz and Blues
d)
Country
47.
What was the name given to people who illegally transported and sold alcohol during Prohibition?
a)
Diabolical Drivers
b)
Bootleggers
c)
Rule Breakers
d)
Tricksters
48.
_______________ were young women who rebelled against traditional ways of thinking and acting.
a)
Expatriates
b)
Jazzers
c)
Flappers
d)
Scats
49.
The cartoon shows a growing reluctance towards _________________in the 1920s 
a)
education
b)
immigration 
c)
buying on credit 
d)
eating stew 
50.
The Harlem Renaissance was focused on the writing and music related to
a)
African Americans
b)
Communists
c)
Anarchists
d)
Immigrants
51.
When did the Stock Market crash?
a)
1919
b)
1929
c)
1985
d)
1829
52.
When people could not pay back their loans ___________. 
a)
banks forgave them
b)
banks loaned more 
c)
banks raised the interest rate
d)
banks closed
53.
What was the name of the program Roosevelt created to make jobs and stimulate the economy?
a)
Relief Now
b)
Recovery Plan
c)
New Deal
d)
Big Deal
54.

Define Hyperinflation

a)
Money loses value quickly
b)
Money gains value quickly
c)
The market becomes flooded with a surplus
d)
The Stock Market rises quickly in one day
55.

This Image is used to describe:

a)
The failure of banks, causing people to lose their life savings
b)
How irresponsible people were with their money in the 20s
c)
How overspending had caused an economic collapse
d)
That buying on credit caused the stock market to crash
56.
Which government agency gives benefits to people when they are retired or unemployed?
a)
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
b)
Securities and Exchange Commission
c)
Tennessee Valley Authority
d)
Social Security Admistration
57.

What problem were both the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) developed to address?

a)

Excessive stock market speculation

b)

High unemploment

c)

Increased use of credit

d)

Overproduction of goods

58.
A major reason for creating the Tennessee Valley Authority in 1933 was to-
a)
Provide health care benefits to southerners
b)
Encourage African-Americans to settle in the valley
c)
Improve economic conditions in a poor rural region
d)
Evacuate farmers from the impoverished region
59.
Which was a guiding principle of New Deal economic policies?
a)
“Rugged individualism” will end social inequality
b)
Government must assume greater responsibility for helping the unfortunate
c)
Antitrust legislation could destroy the free enterprise system
d)
State governments should have more power over the economy than the national government
60.
One difference between the administrations of President Roosevelt and President Hoover was that Roosevelt was-
a)
more willing to use government intervention to solve economic problems
b)
unwilling to allow government agencies to establish jobs
c)
able to ignore economic issues for most of his first term in office
d)
opposed to any type of government regulation of financial institutions
61.

Which describes the Lend-Lease Act?

a)

Allowed the US to give military supplies to countries they felt had to be defended to protect US interests.

b)

Let Allied powers purchase military ships if they paid in cash and carried them back home themselves.

c)

Forced men of certain ages to register for military service.

d)

Allowed the U.S. to bring back migrant farmers from Mexico to work in US farms.

62.

Why did Americans grow Victory Gardens during World War II?

a)

To exchange for extra ration coupons at grocery stores

b)

To sell the food for profit to the government

c)

To make sure they had enough food as the nation rationed

d)

If they grew a certain amount of food they could skip military service

63.

What was the goal of posters such as Rosie the Riveter?

a)

To make sure Victory Gardens were grown

b)

To motivate proper use of the Ration Books

c)

To motivate women to find work in factories as men were drafted

d)

To encourage women to take on combat roles overseas

64.

What event in World War 2 caused Americans to support Executive Order 9066 and increased hatred of the Japanese?

a)

Bataan Death Marches

b)

The Invasion of Poland

c)

The Pearl Harbor attack

d)

The Battle of Britain

65.

A system in which the government totally controls all aspects of a society:

a)

Militarism

b)

Governmentalism

c)

Totalitarianism

d)

Nationalism

66.

A strong feeling of pride in and loyalty to one's nation:

a)

Nationalism

b)

Militarism

c)

Totalitarianism

d)

Nazism

67.

Which country practiced isolationism (staying away from the rest of the world) at the start of WWII?

a)

Germany

b)

Japan

c)

U.S.S.R

d)

United States

68.

What was the goal of the Neutrality Acts of 1936-37?

a)

For the United States to enter WWII immediately

b)

For the United States to stay out of European conflicts

c)

To encourage the Axis powers to take over Europe

d)

Laws that made it legal to discriminate against Jews

69.

Who was the leader of the U.S.S.R?

a)

Adolf Hitler

b)

Josef Stalin

c)

Hideki Tojo

d)

Benito Mussolini

70.

What is appeasement?

a)

Giving in to the demands of an enemy to keep peace

b)

One of FDR's New Deal programs

c)

Building up the British military

d)

Lightning warfare

71.

The American atomic bombs were dropped on the Japanese cities of

a)

Hiroshima and Tokyo

b)

Nagasaki and Hiroshima

c)

Osaka and Nagasaki

d)

Okinowa and Hiroshima

72.

US minority group who were forced into internment camps during WWII

a)

Japanese-Americans

b)

Italian-Americans

c)

Russian-Americans

d)

Jewish Americans

73.

What was the Manhattan Project?

a)

The plan to crash Japanese suicide planes into Allied ships

b)

The plan to develop the atomic bomb

c)

The historic meeting of the “Big Three”

d)

The training of the Navajo code talkers

74.

What was one reason the Navajo code talkers' code was hard to figure out?

a)

It was written in invisible ink

b)

Most people did not know the Navajo language

c)

It used numbers instead of letters

d)

They were really quiet

75.

How did the code talkers help the United States?

a)

Their code helped win a battle in World War II

b)

They sent presents

c)

The fought in World War II

d)

They went swimming

76.

What did Churchill mean when he said "an iron curtain has descended across the continent. Behind that line lie all the capitals of ancient states of Central and Eastern Europe..."

a)

The USSR was expanding into southeast Asia

b)

The Soviet Union was improving the standard of living of Europeans

c)

The Soviet Union has expanded it's influence throughout Eastern Europe

d)

Democracy was expanding across the globe.

77.

What motivated the U.S. to get involved in the war in Vietnam?

a)

The U.S. supports governments fighting against Communism (Containment)

b)

The U.S. was only after natural resources in the area

c)

The U.S. wanted to colonize Korea and Vietnam

d)

The U.S. was helping the Japanese empire expand into Vietnam

78.

How did the political climate of the Cold War impact the world's 2 superpowers?

a)

The US and USSR competed against each other economically and politically

b)

They worked together towards the goal of stopping Communism

c)

They both colonized Africa and Asia

d)

They worked together to protect human rights around the world.

79.

The countries in RED represent which Cold War era organization?

a)

League of Nations

b)

Justice League

c)

USA

d)

Warsaw Pact

80.

During the Cold War, why were the US and Soviet Union hesitant to become involved directly in military conflict?

a)

Increased tension in the Middle East

b)

To support the UN

c)

The potential for global destruction

d)

Pressure from Canada

81.

Which country supported Fidel Castro, the communist leader of Cuba?

a)

USA

b)

USSR

c)

Great Britain

d)

Wakanda

82.

What are Proxy Wars?

a)

Indirect conflicts between the 2 superpowers

b)

Wars between Communist China and Russia

c)

Wars between the US and Canada

d)

Wars that US citizens greatly supported the involvement of US troops

83.
A competition between nations to build powerful weapons is called ___________.
a)
Arms Race
b)
Blockade
c)
Space Race
d)
Atomic Bomb
84.
Why was the Cold War named such?
a)
It was only fought during winter.
b)
The soldiers did not have warm clothing.
c)
This war was fought using ideas and propaganda instead of guns.
d)
It was primarily fought in the north and south poles.
85.
What was the name of the organization that hoped to promote peace and global cooperation following WWII?
a)
League of Nations
b)
The U.S. Congress
c)
Treaty of Versailles
d)
United Nations