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WorksheetsSemester Exam REVIEW
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 2hrs 48mins
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Class
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1.
This political cartoon illustrates congress’s point of view when the passed the -
a)
Homestead Act
b)
Chinese Exclusion Act
c)
Interstate Commerce Act
d)
Sherman Antitrust Act
2.
The women of this picture most likely favored the passing of the –
a)
19th Amendment
b)
18th Amendment
c)
Pendleton Act
d)
Sherman Antitrust Act
3.
Jane Addams played a major role in America during the Progressive Era by -
a)
bringing attention to the unsanitary practices by the meat packing industry
b)
leading women’s rights parades that advocated for women to have the right to vote
c)
providing shelter for immigrants and helping them assimilate to America
d)
writing news articles and pamphlets for the temperance movement
4.
One of the negative consequences of prohibition was -
a)
women were not allowed to vote on issues about alcohol
b)
American businesses were prohibited from trading with Spain
c)
Farmers were unable to pay reasonable shipping prices on railroads
d)
organized crime increased as there was a large demand for alcohol
5.
One of the reasons the U.S. declared war against Germany according to this poster was –
a)
Germany’s use of unrestricted U-boats to sink American ships
b)
Germany’s Zimmerman Telegram to Mexico
c)
America’s desire to have the largest naval fleet in the world
d)
the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine in which Americans were killed
6.
The women of in this photograph represent the –
a)
Communist Party in American
b)
comforts allowed to women due to economic prosperity
c)
the flappers who didn’t adhere to social norms
d)
Tin Pan Alley music culture of the 1920s
7.
This book illustrates America’s growing concern with –
a)
the unsanitary practices of the meat packing industry
b)
the Irish immigrant population taking jobs away from American born citizens
c)
the Communist Party invading America
d)
the working conditions of laborers
8.
This political cartoon from 1898 is visualizing -
a)
the economic growth of American during the late 1800s
b)
the expansionist policies of the U.S. Government following the Spanish-American War
c)
political reasons for World War I
d)
the Zimmerman Telegram Germany delivered to Mexico during the World War I
9.
In this mural Franklin Roosevelt represents -
a)
The belief that workers in factories have a right to better working conditions
b)
The Federal government passing legislation to put people back to work
c)
The Smoot-Hawley Tariff that resulted in decreased international trade
d)
A factory owner taking advantage of workers
10.
The Dust Bowl was largely a result of -
a)
Farmers turning to raising cattle instead of growing crops
b)
Increased transportation routes built across the Great Plains
c)
prolonged droughts in the Great Plains
d)
limited demand for corn in domestic and foreign markets
11.
There were opponents to the New Deal such as Huey Long who suggested-
a)
Raising tariffs to support government welfare programs
b)
Allowing children to work to increase family income
c)
Borrowing money from European countries to pump into our economy
d)
Taxing the wealthy and sharing it with the poor
12.
This excerpt shows the Federal government took steps to -
a)
Help the poor during the Great Depression
b)
Stay out of the American Economy
c)
Increased trade with foreign nations so domestic businesses could sell products
d)
Prevent Communist propaganda from being published in newspapers
13.
Which of the following best completes this diagram?
a)
Companies hire Union workers
b)
Bank Holliday issued
c)
Companies lose money
d)
22nd Amendment passed
14.
President Roosevelt used this opportunity to -
a)
Explain reasons for Mexican repatriation
b)
Challenge the American people to work harder
c)
Outline one of his New Deal programs
d)
Increase enlistment in the military
15.
This poster provides information about the -
a)
Security and Exchange Commission Act
b)
Federal Housing Administration Act
c)
Social Security Act
d)
Bank Holiday Act
16.
Based on the excerpt, what contributions did President Roosevelt make in the U.S. during the Great Depression? Select TWO correct answers.
a)
Roosevelt believed it was his responsibility to get the American economy out of the Great Depression.
b)
Roosevelt held fireside chats to encourage and instill confidence in the American people.
c)
Roosevelt implemented a Bank Holiday to help Americans have confidence in banks again.
d)
Roosevelt convinced businessmen to support the federal government by intervening in the economy.
e)
Roosevelt created the Selective Service which required the government to draft men into the military.
17.
Which letter represents the Great Depression Era?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
e)
E
18.
The reason for the change in unemployment rate is due to -
a)
The stock market crash of 1929
b)
The Dust Bowl
c)
New Deal Programs
d)
The Federal Housing Administration
19.
This political cartoon was most likely drawn in response to -
a)
The Social Security Act being passed
b)
Roosevelt’s fireside chats
c)
Roosevelt’s New Deal Programs
d)
Roosevelt’s court packing scheme
20.
This excerpt is explaining the need for the -
a)
The Federal Housing Administration
b)
Social Security Act
c)
Public Works Administration
d)
Securities and Exchanges Commission
21.
The event discussed in this headline was the effect of -
a)
People overspeculating in the stock market
b)
The Federal Government’s overinvolvement in the economy
c)
American overspending during World War I
d)
The collapse of the farming industry due to the Dust Bowl
22.
Critics of Roosevelt’s court packing scheme believed -
a)
The Legislative Branch would be the weakest branch of government
b)
The New Deal programs would bankrupt our government long term
c)
The Executive Branch would become too powerful
d)
The Supreme Court should have more judges
23.
This image best reflects -
a)
The desire for women to attain the right to vote
b)
The suffering during the Great Depression
c)
The success of the Social Security Act
d)
The economic boom of the Roaring 20’s
24.
The 22nd Amendment was passed -
a)
After Roosevelt was elected to a 4th term as president
b)
In response to Roosevelt’s court packing scheme
c)
After the government failed to enforce the 18th Amendment
d)
To allow women the right to vote in federal elections
25.
The author of this excerpt -
a)
Believed the Public Works Administration would provide jobs for all
b)
Was against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
c)
Believed the government should control how much people made to ensure no one was without money
d)
Supported Roosevelt having the power to add more judges to the Supreme Court
26.
Which statement best completes this diagram?
a)
Decline in interstate trade
b)
Increased interest rates
c)
Switch to fiat money
d)
Bank failures
27.
Which New Deal program most likely benefitted this family?
a)
The Federal Emergency Relief Act
b)
Public Works Administration
c)
Social Security Act
d)
Federal Housing Administration
28.
Some of Roosevelt’s New Deal Legislation was overturned by the Supreme Court. The Judicial branch ruled that some of the laws -
a)
Took away responsibility from individual citizens
b)
Violated the 5th Amendment
c)
Infringed on the 10th Amendment
d)
Were unfair to minority citizens
29.
Which characteristics best describes the impact of the New Deal? Select THREE correct answers.
a)
Laws were passed that to help improve people’s lives from suffering during the Great Depression
b)
Many New Deal programs are still in existence today in the U.S.
c)
The federal government plays a larger role in Americans economic affairs
d)
America has not suffered another economic downturn since the Great Depression
e)
New Deal legislation angered many working class Americans because it favored the rich
30.
Banks did not insure deposits and people lost their savings
a)
Cause of the Great Depression
b)
Effect of the Great Depression
31.
Legislation provided economic relief and reforms
a)
Cause of the Great Depression
b)
Effects of the Great Depression
32.
Regulatory agencies were established for increased government oversight of financial markets
a)
Cause of Great Depression
b)
Effect of Great Depression
33.
Reduction in spending caused a decrease in demand that led to a decline in production.
a)
Cause of Great Depression
b)
Effect of Great Depression
34.
Government benefits program created to financially support elderly and disabled Americans
a)
FDIC
b)
SEC
c)
SSA
35.
Guaranteed money deposits were safe, even if banks failed
a)
FDIC
b)
SEC
c)
SSA
36.
Created to prevent fraud and another stock market collapse
a)
FDIC
b)
SEC
c)
SSA
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