Worksheets2nd Grading Period Notebook Retest 25-26
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 34mins
These were journalists who wrote book and articles that exposed corruption in business and government:
Progressives
Muckrakers
Sensationalists
Investigative reporters
This time period focused on social and political reforms in the United States in the early 1900s:
Civil War Era
Industrialization Era
Progressive Era
Reconstruction Era
This U.S. president made significant contributions to breaking up big business during the Progressive Era:
Howard Taft
Woodrow Wilson
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Why did the Progressive Era grow in the United States?
because of the negative impact of industrialization
because of the negative impact of the civil war
because industrial tycoons were appalled by the conditions of factories
because the American people were disillusioned by WWI
People who were trying to get the 19th Amendment passed were supporting what?
Right to vote for 18 year olds
Right to vote for African Americans
Right to vote for women
Right to vote for those in prison
Those who wanted to make economic reform may have been concerned about which issue?
the influence of monopolies and trusts
eliminating political machines/bosses
conservation of natural resources
ending racial discrimination
What was Jacob Riis reveal to the public through his book, How The Other Half Lives?
living conditions of the tenement buildings in New York
working conditions of a textile mill
food production of a meatpacking plant
medical care of soldiers in WWI
Progressive Era Amendments
raise income tax
17th Amendment
(Direct Election of Senator)
Prohibition of Alcohol
19th Amendment
introduce new legislation.
Initiative
removed from office.
Recall
Direct Election of Senators
17th Amendment
Change of Policy
Referendum
In the cartoon above, President Theodore Roosevelt is depicted doing which of the following?
Standing guard to protect big business
Enforcing the Sherman Anti-Trust Act
Leading a government take-over of large industries
Putting an end to industries that might harm the environment
In the cartoon above, President Theodore Roosevelt is depicted doing which of the following?
Standing guard to protect big business
Enforcing the Sherman Anti-Trust Act
Leading a government take-over of large industries
Putting an end to industries that might harm the environment
What ended the Spanish American War and granted the U.S. new territories?
The Spanish Agreement
Treaty of Paris 1898
Treaty of Paris 1776
The Monroe Doctrine
What happened to the United States after the Spanish-American War?
The United States joined forces with Cuba and controlled all of the island countries in the Caribbean.
The United States began a war with Mexico.
The United States became a world power.
The United States began a war with Canada.
This person, along with William Randolph Hearst, competed to sell the most newspapers in New York.
Joseph Pulitzer
Nellie Bly
Charles Foster Kane
William Henderson
Which part of his peace plan did Wilson not back off on?
Reparation payments by Germany
German Disarmament
Admittance of guilt by germany
The League of Nations
When Germany killed 128 Americans this ship nearly drew us into war?
Arizona
Titanic
Mine
Lusitania
For the US to get the manpower necessary for the war, the US implemented what?
Militia Act
War Manpower Commission
Selective Service Act
Reserve Forces Act
The use of Mustard Gas marked the first time ______________ warfare was used in battle?
Guerilla
Chemical
Aerial
Underwater
Mexico was the intended country for the ___________________ telegram?
Hidalgo
Zimmerman
Medvedev
Tolstoy
Woodrow Wilson was the leader of?
Russia
Germany
US
Austria-Hungary
Which of these was NOT a stipulation of the Treaty of Versailles?
Reduction of military
Pay for allies cost of war
Lose all gained territory
Germany became Prussia again
Match the long term causes of World War 1 with their definitions:
Nationalism
This was the attempt by countries to promote their own agendas and ideas as better than others
Militarism
This was the practice of developing new weaponry and investing in the armed forces
Imperialism
This was the practice of exerting control over other regions around the world to become powerful
Alliances
This practice involved the securing of support from other nations in the event of a war breaking out
The Espionage and Sedition Acts limited Americans right to
Speak freely about the concerns and disagreements with the American government during WW1
Join the war by volunteering
Choose they own political parties to vote for during World War 1
Advertise for their own companies and products during the war
Which treaty ended World War I?
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Versailles
The Armistice of Versailles
The Treaty of Verdun
What new battle tactic made war more deadly and caused for little land gain?
Tanks
Airplanes
Trench Warfare
Concentration Camps
Which of the following individuals won the Congressional Medal of Honor award for his actions during World War 1 ?
Roy Benavidez
Alvin York
Hector P. Garcia
Vernon J. Baker
How did countries utilize militarism to influence the public?
The military established martial law in public towns.
The government would glorify the military and build up their weapons.
The military would participate in community service.
People would teach military level standards in grade school.
The peace proposal created by Woodrow Wilson is known as what?
Fourteen Points
Treaty of Versailles
Armistice
Sussex Pledge
This poster was intended to persuade
Farmers to consume fewer scarce goods during the war
Women to work producing war materials
People to save money during the war
People to help finance the war
Founder of the NAACP
Pushed for the "Talented Tenth"
Attended Harvard University
Ida B Wells
Booker T Washington
W E B DuBois
Martin Luther King Jr.
Key Reforms of the Progressive Era
· Initiative
· Referendum
· Recall
· Direct Primary
· 17th Amendment
How did the reforms listed above impact the US?
A system of separate schools for new immigrants
They gave citizens a greater voice in the democratic process of government
More sources of revenue and taxes in state governments.
They successfully brought economic relief to the urban working class
____________?____________
A period of time when social, economic and political problems caused by rapid industrialization were exposed and in some cases reformed.
What is the most likely title for this?
Industrialization
Progressive Era
Reconstruction
Prohibition
The purpose of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act was to
break up monopolies
give equal rights to women
help people living in poverty
end racism
The idea that the government will tax at different rates based on how much money you make.
Tax Invasion
Salary Tax
Sales Tax
Graduated Income Tax
Which idea of Theodore Roosevelt’s Square Deal led to the creation of National Parks?
Meat Inspection Act
Preservation
Conservation
Intimidation
Between 1860 and 1910, the U.S. population tripled in size.
This is most likely due to...
The Baby Boom
Immigration
The Homestead Act
Better Healthcare
The Gospel of Wealth encouraged the rich to donate millions to philanthropy and charity.
Which man most likely believed in the Gospel of Wealth?
Andrew Carnegie
Teddy Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas Edison
when did the spanish american war happened
1988
1766
1677
1898
What became the rallying cry for people that wanted a war with Spain in Cuba?
"Fight, Fight, Fight!"
"Remember the Maine!"
"Remember the Titanic!"
"Beat Spain!"
What was the impact of newspaper headlines such as this one?
Led to the U.S. drafting soldiers in the U.S. Army.
Led to the segregation of African Americans in the U.S. Army.
A decrease in the use of naval warfare to protect U.S. interests.
They influenced public opinion and Americans pushed for war.
Match each picture with the correct word or concept below.
Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders
Yellow Journalism
US Imperialism
Sinking of the U.S.S. Maine
American anger grew after the release of a letter written by the Spanish Minister to the U.S. that insulted president McKinley. What was it called?
de Lome Letter
Open Door Notes
Roosevelt Corollary
Letters from Birmingham
Which of the following best describes the impact of the Zimmerman Telegram?
This was a speech for neutrality in Germany that was sent to the United States
This was a letter to the Spanish that called on them to release Cuba to fight in World War 1
This was a message that was intercepted by the British in which the Germans asked Mexico to fight in World War 1
This was a message that was sent from Great Britain to France attempting to recruit French soldiers to fight in Verdun
Which of the following was not a reason why the United States and other countries used propaganda during World War 1?
To encourage citizens to support the war effort through rationing
To openly promote surrendering to the enemy
To recruit able-bodied citizens to fight in the war
To promote fear of potential outcomes if a country and its citizens DID NOT join the fight
The Espionage and Sedition Acts limited Americans right to
Speak freely about the concerns and disagreements with the American government during WW1
Join the war by volunteering
Choose they own political parties to vote for during World War 1
Advertise for their own companies and products during the war
Which of the following represents the years that were spent fighting in World War 1?
1912-1916
1914-1918
1877-1920
1917-1921
Woodrow Wilson's ____________________ Points was used to help create the Treaty of Versailles.
Thirteen
Seventeen
Fifteen
Fourteen
