WorksheetsUSH Unit5/Fall Final Review
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 39mins
(Unit 1) Which economic feature was most prominent in the Southern Colonies?
Religious tolerance
Cash crop agriculture reliant on enslaved labor
Trade and fishing
Manufacturing industries
(Unit 1) What was the primary purpose of the Boston Massacre in the colonies?
A call to support British laws
A propaganda tool to rally support for independence
A means to end violence in the colonies
A warning against military conflict
(Unit 1) The Articles of Confederation failed primarily because:
It created a strong executive branch
It gave too much power to the national government
It lacked the power to tax or enforce laws
It violated the rights of individual states
(Unit 1) The addition of the Bill of Rights to the Constitution aimed to:
Support the central government's authority
Gain the support of Antifederalists concerned with individual liberties
Limit the power of state governments
Create checks and balances
(Unit 1) Which right is not explicitly protected by the First Amendment?
Freedom of the press
Right to privacy
Freedom of speech
Right to peaceably assemble
(Unit 1) What principle ensures that no branch of government has more power than another?
Separation of Church and State
Judicial Review
Checks and Balances
States' Rights
(Unit 1) How did the Intolerable Acts impact the colonies?
Increased economic trade
Reduced tensions between Britain and the colonies
Unified colonists against British rule
Strengthened colonial assemblies
(Unit 1) What was one of the main distinctions of the New England Colonies?
They relied heavily on enslaved labor
They had a diverse religious population
Farming was limited by rocky soil and poor weather
They were first settled by the Dutch
(Unit 2) What was the main idea of Manifest Destiny?
The U.S. was destined to expand westward to the Pacific Ocean
The U.S. was destined to remain isolated
The U.S. was destined to control Europe
The U.S. was destined to abolish slavery
(Unit 2) What is nativism?
Preference for native-born people over foreign-born individuals
Efforts to support immigration
Discrimination against rural communities
Support for cultural diversity
(Unit 2) What was the goal of the Americanization movement?
Assimilate immigrants into the dominant U.S. culture
Encourage immigration from Western Europe
Limit industrialization
Expand urban neighborhoods
(Unit 2) What did the Missouri Compromise establish?
California enters as a free state
36/30 line: North of it free, South slaveholding
Abolition of slavery
Reconstruction of Southern states
(Unit 2) What was Reconstruction?
Rebuilding the South after the Civil War
Strengthening the central government
Abolishing slavery in the North
Industrializing the North
(Unit 2) Which group faced significant challenges adapting to U.S. society during New Arrivals?
Native-born citizens
New immigrants
Factory owners
Enslaved individuals
(Unit 2) Which compromise aimed to balance power between free and slave states?
Missouri Compromise
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Fugitive Slave Act
Great Compromise
(Unit 2) What was the major impact of Manifest Destiny?
Conflict with Native American tribes
Isolationist policies
Development of southern plantations
Improved trade relations
(Unit 3) What was a primary goal of the Progressive Movement?
Promoting business monopolies
Protecting social welfare
Encouraging isolationism
Strengthening aristocratic control
(Unit 3) What did muckrakers like Jacob Riis aim to do?
Expose corruption and societal issues
Celebrate agricultural innovations
Defend business monopolies
Advocate for increased government spending
(Unit 3) The Square Deal focused on:
Expanding U.S. territorial control
Ensuring fair labor practices
Privatizing public services
Increasing taxes for the wealthy
(Unit 3) Scientific management improved workplace efficiency by:
Breaking down tasks into smaller parts
Providing higher wages
Increasing staff and minimizing tools
Centralizing all production processes
(Unit 3) How did the Progressive Era change citizens’ expectations of the government?
Citizens relied on private businesses for social reforms
Citizens expected the government to help solve social problems
Citizens pushed for reduced government regulation
Citizens demanded the elimination of income taxes
(Unit 3) What change did the 17th Amendment bring?
Prohibited alcohol consumption
Allowed direct election of U.S. Senators
Limited terms for members of Congress
Reduced state-level representation
(Unit 3) Which of the following was NOT a Progressive goal?
Economic reform
Protecting social welfare
Promoting business monopolies
Fostering workplace efficiency
(Unit 3) What role did journalists play during the Progressive Era?
Supported political bosses
Exposed corruption in politics and business
Encouraged stricter immigration laws
Defended industrial leaders
(Unit 4) What was the goal of dollar diplomacy?
Guarantee loans to foreign countries
Promote missionary expansion
Establish isolationist policies
Encourage trade with Europe
(Unit 4) The Great Migration involved:
Movement of African Americans to the North for jobs
Expansion of territories into the Pacific
Movement of settlers westward
Relocation of Native Americans to reservations
(Unit 4) What policy is described as “Speak softly and carry a big stick”?
Dollar Diplomacy
Roosevelt Corollary
Moral Diplomacy
Monroe Doctrine
(Unit 4) The USS Maine was significant because:
It was the first American battleship to circumnavigate the globe.
Its sinking led to the Spanish-American War.
It was the largest ship in the US Navy at the time.
It was the first ship to use steam power.
(Unit 4) Puerto Rico is currently:
An independent country
A U.S. territory but not a state
A U.S. state with limited rights
Controlled by Spain
(Unit 4) What does "MAIN" stand for in the causes of WWI?
Military, Allies, Industrialism, Nationalism
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
Military, Allies, Independence, Neutrality
Money, Allies, Industrialism, Neutrality
(Unit 4) Why was the purchase of Alaska initially criticized?
Overpayment for the land
Perception of Alaska as a barren wasteland
Lack of interest in expanding westward
Failure to find gold immediately
(Unit 4) What was a key cause of the Red Scare?
Rise of communism fears after WWI
Increase in agricultural reforms
Expansion of U.S. territories
Advocacy for women’s suffrage
(Unit 5) What allowed for mass production during the 1920s?
Assembly line techniques
Increased agricultural focus
Decentralized labor
Government mandates
(Unit 5) What was the primary result of Prohibition?
Reduction in alcohol consumption
Growth of organized crime
Increased rural population
Higher respect for law enforcement
(Unit 5) What did writers of the Lost Generation criticize?
Traditional agricultural practices
American ideals and materialism
Urban development
Post-war policies
(Unit 5) How did women's roles change during the 1920s?
They focused more on rural development
They gained greater public participation and independence
They shifted towards traditional domestic roles
They lost the right to vote
(Unit 5) The Harlem Renaissance celebrated:
Patriotism and small-town values
African American culture and arts
Industrial growth and innovation
Expansion of suburban areas
(Unit 5) What was the effect of the assembly line on production?
Slowed production rates
Increased efficiency and lowered costs
Reduced consumer demand
Centralized manufacturing jobs
(Unit 5) What economic practice became common in the 1920s?
Investing only in government bonds
Buying goods on credit
Reducing consumer debt
Increasing personal savings
(Unit 5) Why did many view Sacco and Vanzetti’s trial as unjust?
Lack of evidence and bias against immigrants
Refusal to provide a jury trial
Improper legal representation
Insufficient witness testimony
(Unit 5) What enabled the production of cars like the Model T and 1928 Chevrolet?
The development of assembly line manufacturing and the expansion of credit
Government investment in industrial facilities during WWI
Strengthened labor union laws
Government regulations improving automobile quality and safety
(Unit 5) Why did police target bootlegging in the 1920s?
Alcohol production violated the Pure Food and Drug Act
Alcohol production was illegal under the 18th Amendment
Bootlegging threatened public safety standards
Alcohol sales violated industrial labor laws
(Unit 5) What effect did the cultural shifts in the 1920s have on women’s rights?
Women gained the right to vote and serve on juries
Women began to experience more public roles and independence
Women supported stricter immigration policies to protect the homeland
Women returned to traditional domestic roles after WWI ended
(Unit 4) What was the primary goal of mainstream newspaper coverage of the USS Maine incident?
Criticize U.S. imperialist policies on the global stage
Stir up popular support for war against Spain
Demonstrate sympathy for those who died
in this tragedy
Support naval investigations into the cause of this incident and others like it
(Unit 4) What primarily accounts for the Great Migration?
Increased industrial jobs in the North and escape from Jim Crow laws
Urbanization of the American West alongside the booming Gold Rush
Abolishment of Southern economic opportunities
Decline in agricultural work in the South
(Unit 3) What was the effect of progressive reforms directed at private business practices?
Deregulation of private industries to allow for a self sustaining economy
Increased consumer protections from unsafe products
Greater access to industrial resources for consumers
Rapid expansion of public land for development
(Unit 2) Jacob Riis was a well known muckraker. What most aligns with the purpose/goals of his work?
Advocate for social reforms to aid the urban poor
Praise industrialization's societal progress
Support the Gospel of Wealth philosophy
Criticize the effects of urbanization
(Unit 2) Why were schools like the Carlisle Indian Industrial School established?
To help American Indians preserve their native cultures during the rapid evolvement of the United States
To force American Indians to adopt new cultural traditions and abandon their native ones
To provide educational access for reservation communities
To improve relations between American Indians and settlers who continued moving west
(Unit 2) What did the Chinese Exclusion Act reflect about U.S. policy?
Support for free trade and the Open Door Policy
Nativism and economic protectionism
Alignment with labor unions standing against the exploitation of immigrant workers
Advocacy for international diplomacy alongside increasing globalism
(Unit 1) Which of the following best describes the economy of the Southern Colonies during the colonial period?
Primarily based on shipbuilding and trade utilizing their wide access to rivers and tributaries
Relied on labor from enslaved people to produce cash crops like tobacco
Focused on small-scale farming and local markets
Dependent on fur trading and fishing industries
(Unit 1) Which idea most directly influenced colonial resistance to British rule in the late 1700s?
Government authority should come from tradition
People should accept laws without questioning them
Power should be divided to prevent abuse
Religious unity was necessary for political stability
(Unit 1) Why did many Americans insist on adding a Bill of Rights to the Constitution?
To limit the authority of state governments
To protect individual liberties from federal power
To define the economic role of Congress
To strengthen the presidency
Which action officially ended slavery throughout the entire United States?
Issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation
Ratification of the 13th Amendment
Ratification of the 14th Amendment
Ratification of the 15th Amendment
(Unit 1) Why did debates over counting enslaved people matter during the Constitutional Convention?
It affected how federal taxes would be collected
It influenced the balance of power between branches
It determined representation in the House of Representatives
It shaped voting rights in presidential elections
(Unit 2) Why did many immigrants settle in northern cities during the late 1800s?
Factory jobs provided steady employment
Southern farms offered free land
Western railroads required skilled labor
Cities provided government housing
(Unit 2) What was a primary goal of Americanization programs in the early 20th century?
Encouraging immigrants to form labor unions
Making immigrants adopt American customs
Preventing immigrants from voting
Limiting immigration from Europe
(Unit 2) What concern did many Americans have about large corporations during the Gilded Age?
They reduced international trade
They controlled markets and limited competition
They prevented workers from organizing
They weakened the federal government
(Unit 2) Boss Tweed’s leadership of Tammany Hall is best used as an example of which problem associated with political machines during the Gilded Age?
Their reliance on voluntary civic participation
Their use of corruption to maintain political power
Their opposition to urban development
Their promotion of equal political representation
(Unit 2) How did the transcontinental railroad contribute to economic growth in the United States?
It increased foreign investment
It expanded domestic trade networks
It eliminated regional industries
It reduced agricultural production
(Unit 3) Supporters of the Social Gospel differed from Social Darwinists because they believed that
Wealth showed moral superiority
Government should avoid social reform
Society had a duty to help the poor
Competition strengthened democracy
(Unit 3) Which belief best explains Progressive support for initiatives and referendums?
Voters should have a direct role in lawmaking
Political parties should control elections
The federal government should dominate states
Business leaders should guide public policy
(Unit 3) Which idea was most closely associated with Populist political beliefs?
Government should protect corporate interests
Political power should rest with ordinary citizens
The nation should pursue overseas expansion
Industry should operate without regulation
(Unit 4) Which belief most influenced American foreign policy in the early 20th century?
Isolation was the best defense strategy
Democracy should be spread globally
Territory must be regained through war
Economic growth required military conquest
(Unit 4) What was the main objective of the Open Door Policy toward China?
Prevent European colonization of Asia
Secure equal trading access for U.S. businesses
Expand American territory overseas
Limit Chinese exports to Europe
(Unit 4) Sensational newspaper coverage of events like the USS Maine primarily aimed to...
Inform the public with verified facts
Encourage peace negotiations
Increase public support for war
Assist military investigations
(Unit 4) Which action best reflects the goal of voluntary rationing during World War I?
Forcing citizens to limit consumption
Encouraging civilians to conserve resources
Increasing industrial production quotas
Restricting military supplies
(Unit 5) What most influenced writers of the Harlem Renaissance?
European literary traditions
Experiences of African American culture
Political reforms of the Progressive Era
Economic struggles of rural America
What 2 acts did Upton Sinclair's The Jungle help establish?
Pendleton Act / the Hatch Act
Pure Food and Drug Act / Meat Inspection Act
Federal Reserve Act / Federal banking Act
Dawes Act / Homestead Act
The Brooklyn Bridge was built during the Gilded Age. Its construction relied on the Bessemer Process which efficiently made _____ an important construction component.
Iron
Copper
Gold
Steel
The Executive Branch is
The Supreme Court
Congress
The President
The Governor
What is the Term used to describe the equal balance of power between the 3 branches of the Federal Government (Executive, Legislative, Judicial)
Laissez Faire
Checks and Balances
The Scales of Justice
Equality
During the Gilded Age, Political Machine Bosses, such as Boss Tweed, operated by -
Accepting bribes in return for favors.
Wasting money on military spending.
Discriminating against migrant workers.
Denying voting rights to the poor.
What government action distributed up to 160 acres of Federal Land to any American who would live and improve upon it?
The Dawes Act
The Homestead Act
The Lend Lease Act
The Chinese Exclusion Act
It could be summarized that Social reforms like Jane Addams, Margret Sanger, and Jacob Riis wanted to see improvement in the lives of which Americans during the Progressive Era ?
Industrialists
Poor Americans
company shareholders
Coal Miners
