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US History TEST Topic 4 Review (22-23)

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 30mins

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Class
Date
1.

What effect did the sinking of the Lusitania have on World War I?

a)

Germany joined the Central Powers.

b)

U.S. public opinion shifted against Germany.

c)

Germany refused to join the League of Nations.

d)

U.S. leaders proposed a military alliance with Germany.

2.

Which action was an immediate consequence of the event described in this headline?

a)

Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.

b)

Great Britain intercepted the Zimmermann telegram.

c)

The United States refused to join the League of Nations.

d)

The Russian monarchy was overthrown.

3.

This cartoon depicts President Woodrow Wilson calling on Congress to-

(2017-4c)

a)

ratify the Treaty of Versailles

b)

issue a declaration of war against Germany.

c)

authorize the use of funds to support Russian revolutionaries.

d)

enact trade sanctions against Germany.

4.

Which of the following is the best title for this list?

a)

Issues Contributing to the Outbreak of World War I

b)

Principal Reasons for U.S. entry into World War II

c)

Consequences of the Twentieth-Century European Isolationism

d)

Economic Rivalries Between Cold War Superpowers

5.

What was the MAIN reason tanks were introduced during World War I?

a)

To locate and remove land mines from the battlefield

b)

To transport military supplies to the front lines

c)

To overcome trench defenses and end stalemates

d)

To monitor enemy troop movements

6.

What was the primary reason for these masks during World War I?

a)

To hide the identities of soldiers from approaching enemies

b)

To protect soldiers from spreading contagious diseases

c)

To help soldiers use night vision technology to find the enemy

d)

To protect soldiers from the effects of poison gas

7.

This photograph shows a military tactic that —

a)

made troops more vulnerable to long-range missiles, resulting in heavy casualties

b)

required highly skilled soldiers, resulting in lengthy training periods

c)

made frontal assaults difficult, resulting in long periods of stalemate

d)

required the ability to attack quickly, resulting in a reliance on cavalry forces

8.

During World War I, tanks were used on the wester front primarily to -

a)

lead infantry advances across no-man's-land and into enemy territory

b)

destroy railroads and bridges used by enemy troops

c)

release chemical weapons in advance attacks on enemy positions

d)

launch long-range rockets at enemy aircraft

9.

Which group followed the advice given in this address?

a)

Expansionists during the Spanish-American War

b)

Isolationists regarding the Treaty of Versailles after World War I

c)

Hawks in Congress during the Vietnam War

d)

Civil libertarians in Congress after the start of the War on Terror

10.

What was the primary reason the exodusters left the South?

a)

To escape drought conditions

b)

To reunite with family members

c)

To find employment in U.S. wartime industries

d)

To escape oppression and discrimination

11.

What was the primary reason for the demographic shift described in this excerpt?

a)

Increased demand for sharecroppers in the North

b)

Limited economic opportunities for African Americans in the South

c)

Increased availability of manufactured goods in the North

d)

A lack of educational institutions for African Americans in the South

12.

What was one way the U.S. government responded to this combination of events?

a)

Made labor unions illegal

b)

Passed immigration restrictions

c)

Implemented a military draft

d)

Established a federal income tax

13.

This 1917 poster depicts a worker in a shipyard. This poster could be used to support which assertion?

a)

Demand for labor in war industries helped increase employment

b)

Use of new war technologies required extensive training

c)

Conscription caused a shortage of laborers during wartime

d)

Standardization of parts helped streamline the production of munitions

14.

Which question is associated with the passage of the Espionage and Sedition Acts during World War I?

a)

Should industries be allowed to prohibit workers from joining unions?

b)

Can the government require citizens to purchase war bonds?

c)

At what age should citizens be required to enlist in a branch of the military?

d)

Can the government limit the constitutional rights of citizens during wartime?

15.

In 1919, Charles Scheneck was charged with violating the Espionage Act. The Supreme Court ruled that Schenck's actions created a "clear & present danger."


How did the decision in this case affect the rights of US citizens?

a)

By establishing restrictions on the right to vote

b)

By protecting the freedoms of religious minorities

c)

By placing limits on freedom of expression

d)

By protecting the rights of accused persons