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2nd Grading Period Notebook Retest 25-26

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

These were journalists who wrote book and articles that exposed corruption in business and government:

a)

Progressives

b)

Muckrakers

c)

Sensationalists

d)

Investigative reporters

2.

This time period focused on social and political reforms in the United States in the early 1900s:

a)

Civil War Era

b)

Industrialization Era

c)

Progressive Era

d)

Reconstruction Era

3.

This U.S. president made significant contributions to breaking up big business during the Progressive Era:

a)

Howard Taft

b)

Woodrow Wilson

c)

William McKinley

d)

Theodore Roosevelt

4.

Why did the Progressive Era grow in the United States?

a)

because of the negative impact of industrialization

b)

because of the negative impact of the civil war

c)

because industrial tycoons were appalled by the conditions of factories

d)

because the American people were disillusioned by WWI

5.

People who were trying to get the 19th Amendment passed were supporting what?

a)

Right to vote for 18 year olds

b)

Right to vote for African Americans

c)

Right to vote for women

d)

Right to vote for those in prison

6.

Those who wanted to make economic reform may have been concerned about which issue?

a)

the influence of monopolies and trusts

b)

eliminating political machines/bosses

c)

conservation of natural resources

d)

ending racial discrimination

7.

What was Jacob Riis reveal to the public through his book, How The Other Half Lives?

a)

living conditions of the tenement buildings in New York

b)

working conditions of a textile mill

c)

food production of a meatpacking plant

d)

medical care of soldiers in WWI

8.
Question Image

Progressive Era Amendments

a)
1.

raise income tax

b)
2.

17th Amendment

(Direct Election of Senator)

c)
3.

Prohibition of Alcohol

d)
4.

19th Amendment

9.
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Match the following

a)

introduce new legislation.

1.

Initiative

b)

removed from office.

2.

Recall

c)

Direct Election of Senators

3.

17th Amendment

d)

Change of Policy

4.

Referendum

10.

In the cartoon above, President Theodore Roosevelt is depicted doing which of the following?

a)

Standing guard to protect big business

b)

Enforcing the Sherman Anti-Trust Act

c)

Leading a government take-over of large industries

d)

Putting an end to industries that might harm the environment

11.

In the cartoon above, President Theodore Roosevelt is depicted doing which of the following?

a)

Standing guard to protect big business

b)

Enforcing the Sherman Anti-Trust Act

c)

Leading a government take-over of large industries

d)

Putting an end to industries that might harm the environment

12.

What ended the Spanish American War and granted the U.S. new territories?

a)

The Spanish Agreement

b)

Treaty of Paris 1898

c)

Treaty of Paris 1776

d)

The Monroe Doctrine

13.

What happened to the United States after the Spanish-American War?

a)

The United States joined forces with Cuba and controlled all of the island countries in the Caribbean.

b)

The United States began a war with Mexico.

c)

The United States became a world power.

d)

The United States began a war with Canada.

14.

This person, along with William Randolph Hearst, competed to sell the most newspapers in New York.

a)

Joseph Pulitzer

b)

Nellie Bly

c)

Charles Foster Kane

d)

William Henderson

15.
______________ is a name for false or exaggerated reporting.
a)
Red-top
b)
Government
c)
Newspaper lying
d)
Yellow Journalism
16.
He was part of the Rough Riders during the Spanish American war. He was also the assistant Secretary of the Navy and a president during the progressive era. 
a)
Alfred T Mahan 
b)
Rough Riders 
c)
Theodore Roosevelt 
d)
Henry Cabot Lodge 
17.
The United States defeated which former mighty empire in the Spanish American War?
a)
England
b)
France
c)
Spain
d)
Russia
18.
The USS Main exploded while it was in Havana, _____. This was a leading cause to the start of the Spanish American War.
a)
Cuba
b)
Guam
c)
Mexico
d)
Panama
19.
The United States gained large territories from SPAIN during the Spanish American War. Who was the president during this time?
a)
Abraham Lincoln
b)
Theodore Roosevelt
c)
William McKinley
d)
Barack Obama
20.
At the end of the Spanish American War, the United States gained which 3 territories? 
a)
Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain
b)
Spain, Cuba, Guam
c)
Marianas Islands, Philippines, Russia
d)
Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico
21.

Which part of his peace plan did Wilson not back off on?

a)

Reparation payments by Germany

b)

German Disarmament

c)

Admittance of guilt by germany

d)

The League of Nations

22.

When Germany killed 128 Americans this ship nearly drew us into war?

a)

Arizona

b)

Titanic

c)

Mine

d)

Lusitania

23.

For the US to get the manpower necessary for the war, the US implemented what?

a)

Militia Act

b)

War Manpower Commission

c)

Selective Service Act

d)

Reserve Forces Act

24.

The use of Mustard Gas marked the first time ______________ warfare was used in battle?

a)

Guerilla

b)

Chemical

c)

Aerial

d)

Underwater

25.

Mexico was the intended country for the ___________________ telegram?

a)

Hidalgo

b)

Zimmerman

c)

Medvedev

d)

Tolstoy

26.

Woodrow Wilson was the leader of?

a)

Russia

b)

Germany

c)

US

d)

Austria-Hungary

27.

Which of these was NOT a stipulation of the Treaty of Versailles?

a)

Reduction of military

b)

Pay for allies cost of war

c)

Lose all gained territory

d)

Germany became Prussia again

28.

Match the long term causes of World War 1 with their definitions:

a)

Nationalism

1.

This was the attempt by countries to promote their own agendas and ideas as better than others

b)

Militarism

2.

This was the practice of developing new weaponry and investing in the armed forces

c)

Imperialism

3.

This was the practice of exerting control over other regions around the world to become powerful

d)

Alliances

4.

This practice involved the securing of support from other nations in the event of a war breaking out

29.

The Espionage and Sedition Acts limited Americans right to

a)

Speak freely about the concerns and disagreements with the American government during WW1

b)

Join the war by volunteering

c)

Choose they own political parties to vote for during World War 1

d)

Advertise for their own companies and products during the war

30.

Which treaty ended World War I?

a)

The Treaty of Paris

b)

The Treaty of Versailles

c)

The Armistice of Versailles

d)

The Treaty of Verdun

31.

What new battle tactic made war more deadly and caused for little land gain?

a)

Tanks

b)

Airplanes

c)

Trench Warfare

d)

Concentration Camps

32.

Which of the following individuals won the Congressional Medal of Honor award for his actions during World War 1 ?

a)

Roy Benavidez

b)

Alvin York

c)

Hector P. Garcia

d)

Vernon J. Baker

33.

How did countries utilize militarism to influence the public?

a)

The military established martial law in public towns.

b)

The government would glorify the military and build up their weapons.

c)

The military would participate in community service.

d)

People would teach military level standards in grade school.

34.

The peace proposal created by Woodrow Wilson is known as what?

a)

Fourteen Points

b)

Treaty of Versailles

c)

Armistice

d)

Sussex Pledge

35.

This poster was intended to persuade

a)

Farmers to consume fewer scarce goods during the war

b)

Women to work producing war materials

c)

People to save money during the war

d)

People to help finance the war

36.

Founder of the NAACP

Pushed for the "Talented Tenth"

Attended Harvard University

a)

Ida B Wells

b)

Booker T Washington

c)

W E B DuBois

d)

Martin Luther King Jr.

37.

Key Reforms of the Progressive Era

· Initiative

· Referendum

· Recall

· Direct Primary

· 17th Amendment


How did the reforms listed above impact the US?

a)

A system of separate schools for new immigrants

b)

They gave citizens a greater voice in the democratic process of government

c)

More sources of revenue and taxes in state governments.

d)

They successfully brought economic relief to the urban working class

38.

____________?____________


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?

a)

Industrialization

b)

Progressive Era

c)

Reconstruction

d)

Prohibition

39.

The purpose of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act was to

a)

break up monopolies

b)

give equal rights to women

c)

help people living in poverty

d)

end racism

40.

The idea that the government will tax at different rates based on how much money you make.

a)

Tax Invasion

b)

Salary Tax

c)

Sales Tax

d)

Graduated Income Tax

41.

Which idea of Theodore Roosevelt’s Square Deal led to the creation of National Parks?

a)

Meat Inspection Act

b)

Preservation

c)

Conservation

d)

Intimidation

42.

Between 1860 and 1910, the U.S. population tripled in size.


This is most likely due to...

a)

The Baby Boom

b)

Immigration

c)

The Homestead Act

d)

Better Healthcare

43.

The Gospel of Wealth encouraged the rich to donate millions to philanthropy and charity.


Which man most likely believed in the Gospel of Wealth?

a)

Andrew Carnegie

b)

Teddy Roosevelt

c)

Woodrow Wilson

d)

Thomas Edison

44.

when did the spanish american war happened

a)

1988

b)

1766

c)

1677

d)

1898

45.
At the end of the Spanish American War, the United States gained which 3 territories? 
a)
Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain
b)
Spain, Cuba, Guam
c)
Marianas Islands, Philippines, Russia
d)
Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico
46.
As a result of the Spanish American war, the US became  _______ ___________
a)
A world power
b)
Isolationist
47.
He was part of the Rough Riders during the Spanish American war. He was also the assistant Secretary of the Navy and a president during the progressive era. 
a)
Alfred T Mahan 
b)
Rough Riders 
c)
Theodore Roosevelt 
d)
Henry Cabot Lodge 
48.

What became the rallying cry for people that wanted a war with Spain in Cuba?

a)

"Fight, Fight, Fight!"

b)

"Remember the Maine!"

c)

"Remember the Titanic!"

d)

"Beat Spain!"

49.

What was the impact of newspaper headlines such as this one?

a)

Led to the U.S. drafting soldiers in the U.S. Army.

b)

Led to the segregation of African Americans in the U.S. Army.

c)

A decrease in the use of naval warfare to protect U.S. interests.

d)

They influenced public opinion and Americans pushed for war.

50.

Match each picture with the correct word or concept below.

a)
1.

Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders

b)
2.

Yellow Journalism

c)
3.

US Imperialism

d)

4.

Sinking of the U.S.S. Maine

51.

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?

a)

de Lome Letter

b)

Open Door Notes

c)

Roosevelt Corollary

d)

Letters from Birmingham

52.

Which of the following best describes the impact of the Zimmerman Telegram?

a)

This was a speech for neutrality in Germany that was sent to the United States

b)

This was a letter to the Spanish that called on them to release Cuba to fight in World War 1

c)

This was a message that was intercepted by the British in which the Germans asked Mexico to fight in World War 1

d)

This was a message that was sent from Great Britain to France attempting to recruit French soldiers to fight in Verdun

53.

Which of the following was not a reason why the United States and other countries used propaganda during World War 1?

a)

To encourage citizens to support the war effort through rationing

b)

To openly promote surrendering to the enemy

c)

To recruit able-bodied citizens to fight in the war

d)

To promote fear of potential outcomes if a country and its citizens DID NOT join the fight

54.

The Espionage and Sedition Acts limited Americans right to

a)

Speak freely about the concerns and disagreements with the American government during WW1

b)

Join the war by volunteering

c)

Choose they own political parties to vote for during World War 1

d)

Advertise for their own companies and products during the war

55.

Which of the following represents the years that were spent fighting in World War 1?

a)

1912-1916

b)

1914-1918

c)

1877-1920

d)

1917-1921

56.

Woodrow Wilson's ____________________ Points was used to help create the Treaty of Versailles.

a)

Thirteen

b)

Seventeen

c)

Fifteen

d)

Fourteen

57.
On May 7, 1915, a German submarine torpedoed and sank
a)
the Maine
b)
The Titanic
c)
The Lusitania
d)
The Queen Mary
58.
US forces sent to Europe to fight the Germans; assisted French and British
a)
American Expeditionary Force
b)
Tuskegee Airmen
c)
Uncle Sams Boys
59.
this American general led a punitive force into Mexico in pursuit of Pancho Villa after Villa's attack on Columbus, NM in 1916. During WWI, he also led the American Expeditionary Forces.
a)
Douglas MacArthur
b)
Alvin York
c)
John J. Pershing
60.
The largest battle in U.S. history involving over 1 million soldiers, they would be successful in breaking through the German defenses. It was part of the 100 days offensive that would lead to the end of World War I. The U.S. soldiers were led in battle by John J. Pershing.
a)
Battle of Midway
b)
Battle of Argonne Forest
c)
Battle of San Juan Hill