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WorksheetsMid 3rd Nine Weeks Test Study Guide – APUSH- Period 6-7
Total questions: 93
Worksheet time: 57mins
The Progressives were known for their focus on which of the following characteristics?
Social reform and government intervention
Isolationism and laissez-faire economics
Monarchism and traditionalism
Expansionism and imperialism
The Populists were known for advocating for which of the following?
Free silver and government control of railroads
Increased military spending and foreign intervention
Privatization of public services and deregulation
Support for large corporations and monopolies
The causes and responses to farmers’ concerns are discussed.
Economic challenges and government policies
Railroad monopolies
Market access and high tariffs
All of the above
The Republican Party Platform during this period focused on:
High tariffs and maintaining the gold standard
Environmental conservation
Universal healthcare
Increased government regulation
Outline the Democratic Party Platform during this period.
Lower tariffs and the coinage of silver.
The Democratic Party emphasized military expansion and foreign policy.
The Democratic Party prioritized environmental issues and renewable energy.
The Democratic Party concentrated on tax cuts and deregulation.
What were the key aspects of Civil Service Reform?
Merit-based appointments and promotions
Lifetime tenure for all civil servants
Increased political influence in hiring
Elimination of all government jobs
The Pendleton Act of 1883 was significant because it:
established a merit-based system for federal employment
abolished slavery in the United States
granted women the right to vote
created the Federal Reserve System
The Sherman Anti-Trust Act was enacted to address issues related to:
Monopoly and anti-competitive practices
Environmental protection
Labor rights
Taxation
The Clayton Anti-Trust Act was important because it:
strengthened antitrust laws by prohibiting certain monopolistic practices
established the Federal Reserve System
created the Social Security Administration
regulated interstate commerce
The Interstate Commerce Act was a United States federal law that was designed to regulate the railroad industry, particularly its monopolistic practices. What was one of its effects?
It eliminated all railroad monopolies.
It established the Interstate Commerce Commission.
It nationalized the railroad industry.
It reduced the cost of railroad construction.
The Omaha Platform was a set of political demands by which political party in the late 19th century?
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Populist Party
Libertarian Party
The purpose and outcome of Coxey’s Army was to:
advocate for the unemployed and demand public works jobs during the economic depression of the 1890s
support the government's decision to reduce public spending during the economic depression of the 1890s
protest against the increase in taxes imposed by the government during the economic depression of the 1890s
demand the abolition of the gold standard during the economic depression of the 1890s
The Jim Crow Laws were:
A set of laws enforcing racial segregation in the Southern United States.
A series of economic policies to boost the Southern economy.
A group of laws promoting civil rights in the Northern United States.
A collection of international trade agreements.
The Plessy v. Ferguson case established the doctrine of "separate but equal." What was its implication?
It upheld racial segregation laws for public facilities.
It abolished racial segregation laws for public facilities.
It granted voting rights to women.
It ended slavery in the United States.
Compare Free Silver vs the Gold Standard.
Free Silver aimed to increase the money supply by allowing the unlimited coinage of silver, while the Gold Standard was based on a fixed quantity of gold.
Free Silver was a policy to back currency with gold, while the Gold Standard allowed the unlimited coinage of silver.
Both Free Silver and the Gold Standard aimed to decrease the money supply by limiting the coinage of silver and gold.
Free Silver and the Gold Standard were both policies to back currency with silver.
The 'Cross of Gold Speech' was significant because it:
advocated for the gold standard
opposed the gold standard and supported bimetallism
was delivered by Abraham Lincoln
was a key factor in the American Civil War
William Jennings Bryan was known for his role as a prominent American orator and politician during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. What was one of his most notable contributions during this period?
He was a leading figure in the women's suffrage movement.
He played a key role in the passage of the 19th Amendment.
He was a three-time Democratic presidential candidate and a strong advocate for the free silver movement.
He was the first Secretary of the Treasury.
The 1896 Presidential Campaign was significant for its outcomes. Which of the following was a major result of this campaign?
The rise of the Populist Party as a dominant force in American politics
The election of William McKinley as President of the United States
The beginning of the Progressive Era
The end of the Gilded Age
The political power of Gilded Age Big Business was characterized by:
Limited influence over government policies
Significant control over political decisions
No involvement in politics
Equal power distribution with the government
The 1902 Anthracite Coal Strike was a significant event in U.S. labor history. What was its impact?
It led to the establishment of the Department of Labor.
It resulted in a significant wage increase for miners.
It caused a nationwide coal shortage.
It ended with the intervention of President Theodore Roosevelt.
The 1911 Standard Oil Antitrust Case was significant because it:
led to the breakup of Standard Oil into smaller companies, promoting competition.
resulted in the nationalization of the oil industry in the United States.
established Standard Oil as a monopoly, allowing it to control the entire oil market.
had no significant impact on the oil industry.
What were the progressive conservation measures implemented during this period?
Establishment of national parks and forests
Introduction of industrialization policies
Expansion of urban areas
Development of new transportation systems
The Progressive Era Amendments include the 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th Amendments. What was one of the effects of these amendments?
Increased federal income tax, direct election of senators, prohibition of alcohol, women's suffrage
Decreased federal income tax, indirect election of senators, legalization of alcohol, men's suffrage
Increased state income tax, direct election of governors, prohibition of alcohol, women's suffrage
Decreased state income tax, indirect election of governors, legalization of alcohol, men's suffrage
The Conservation Movement was a significant environmental campaign. What was its importance?
It aimed to preserve natural resources for future generations.
It focused on urban development and industrial growth.
It was a political movement for civil rights.
It promoted technological advancements in agriculture.
The Social Gospel was a movement that aimed to apply Christian ethics to social problems. What was one of its main influences on society?
Increased focus on individual salvation
Promotion of social justice and welfare reforms
Emphasis on traditional religious practices
Expansion of missionary work abroad
The Settlement House Movement was a reformist social movement that began in the late 19th century. What was its impact?
It led to the establishment of community centers that provided educational and social services.
It resulted in the creation of labor unions for industrial workers.
It caused the decline of urban populations as people moved to rural areas.
It was responsible for the introduction of new agricultural techniques.
Jane Addams was known for her contribution to society as a:
Social worker and leader in women's suffrage
Famous scientist
Renowned artist
Pioneer in technology
The role of Muckrakers during this period was to:
support government policies without question
expose corruption and social injustices
promote industrialization and economic growth
advocate for war and military expansion
Urban Political Machines were influential organizations in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Who was Boss Tweed?
A famous architect
A notorious political leader
A celebrated author
A renowned scientist
The Child Labor Reforms were significant because they:
improved working conditions for children.
increased the number of child workers.
had no impact on child labor laws.
were only applicable in rural areas.
Jacob Riis was a Danish-American social reformer, "muckraking" journalist and social documentary photographer. What is 'How the Other Half Lives' about?
The lives of the wealthy elite in New York City.
The living conditions of the poor in New York City.
The history of immigration in the United States.
The development of photography as an art form.
Margaret Sanger was a significant figure in American history for her role in what movement?
Women's suffrage movement
Civil rights movement
Birth control movement
Labor rights movement
The Suffrage Movement was a pivotal campaign in American history. What was its primary impact on American society?
It led to the abolition of slavery.
It granted women the right to vote.
It resulted in the Civil Rights Act.
It established the federal income tax.
The Atlanta Exposition Speech was delivered by whom?
Booker T. Washington
Frederick Douglass
W.E.B. Du Bois
Martin Luther King Jr.
The Niagara Movement was a civil rights group founded in 1905. What were its goals?
To promote racial segregation
To advocate for civil rights and oppose racial discrimination
To support the colonization of Africa
To encourage economic independence for women
The founding of the NAACP was significant because it:
was the first organization to fight for women's rights
played a crucial role in the civil rights movement
was the first African American political party
focused on environmental issues
Robert La Follette was a prominent figure in American politics. What role did he play?
He was a leading figure in the Progressive Movement.
He was a Civil War general.
He was a Supreme Court Justice.
He was a famous inventor.
The American Federation of Labor was a national federation of labor unions in the United States. What were its objectives?
To improve working conditions and wages for skilled workers
To promote international trade agreements
To support political candidates for office
To establish a national healthcare system
What were the key issues in the 1912 Presidential Election?
Teddy Roosevelt leaving the Republican Party and running as the Progressive Party candidate
Foreign policy and immigration
Civil rights and healthcare
Prohibition and education
Social Darwinism influenced American thought by:
Promoting the idea of survival of the fittest in economic and social policies
Encouraging the development of new scientific theories
Advocating for the separation of church and state
Supporting the abolition of slavery
The significance of The Maine in American history was:
It was a major battle in the Civil War.
It was a ship that exploded, leading to the Spanish-American War.
It was the first American colony.
It was a treaty that ended World War I.
U.S. involvement in the Philippines led to which of the following consequences?
Establishment of a democratic government
Economic independence for the Philippines
Prolonged military conflict
Annexation as a U.S. state
The nature of U.S. involvement in Hawaii was:
Military intervention
Economic partnership
Cultural exchange
Colonial annexation
The Spanish-American War resulted in:
The independence of Cuba and the cession of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the United States.
The expansion of Spanish territories in the Caribbean.
The establishment of a Spanish colony in Hawaii.
The annexation of Canada by the United States.
The Platt Amendment was a legislative measure that affected Cuba by:
granting Cuba full independence from the United States.
allowing the United States to intervene in Cuban affairs.
establishing a trade embargo against Cuba.
making Cuba a U.S. state.
The Root-Takahira Agreement was a pact between which two countries and what did it entail?
United States and Japan, entailing mutual respect for each nation's Pacific possessions and support for the Open Door Policy in China.
United States and China, entailing mutual respect for each nation's Pacific possessions and support for the Open Door Policy in Japan.
Japan and Russia, entailing mutual respect for each nation's Pacific possessions and support for the Open Door Policy in China.
United States and Russia, entailing mutual respect for each nation's Pacific possessions and support for the Open Door Policy in Japan.
The 'Gentleman’s Agreement' was an informal agreement between which two countries and what were its implications?
United States and Japan; it limited Japanese immigration to the U.S.
United States and China; it opened trade routes between the two countries.
United Kingdom and France; it established a military alliance.
Germany and Russia; it ended hostilities between the two nations.
The Roosevelt Corollary was a significant policy statement by the United States. How did it modify the Monroe Doctrine?
It expanded the U.S. role in Latin America by allowing intervention in the region.
It restricted U.S. involvement in European affairs.
It promoted free trade agreements with European countries.
It established a military alliance with Latin American nations.
The Open Door Policy was a significant diplomatic concept in U.S. history. How did it affect U.S. relations with China?
It led to the colonization of China by the U.S.
It promoted equal trading rights among countries trading with China.
It resulted in a military alliance between the U.S. and China.
It caused a trade embargo against China.
The U.S. relationship with China and Japan during this period can be described as:
Friendly and cooperative
Tense and competitive
Neutral and indifferent
Hostile and aggressive
'Big Stick Diplomacy' was a foreign policy approach associated with which U.S. President?
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
William Howard Taft
The negotiations for the building of the Panama Canal involved which countries?
United States and Colombia
United States and Panama
France and Panama
United States and France
What were the problems with building the Panama Canal?
Engineering challenges, high costs and disease
Lack of interest from global powers
Abundance of skilled labor
Excessive rainfall and flooding
The main arguments between Imperialists and Anti-Imperialists were:
Economic benefits vs. moral concerns
Military expansion vs. diplomatic solutions
Cultural superiority vs. cultural equality
All of the above
What is the term used to describe the housing conditions of urban workers
Tenement housing
Settlement housing
Hull House
tenant farm
What was the term commonly used to describe Capitalists like Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller?
Nativists
Muckrakers
Benevolent barons
Robber barons
In the late 19th Century, the ideas of Social Darwinism were used primarily to _______________.
explain the differences in income between the rich and the poor
urge Congress to end immigration
encourage the passage of compulsory education laws
support the growth of new political parties
What is the term for a city government marked by corruption, bribery, and kickbacks (common during the Gilded Age)?
credit mobilier
corrected democracy
exchequer
political machine
Represented the farmer and working man. Government ownership of railroads, bimetallism, and direct election of senators.
Populist Party
Reservation System
Dawes Act
Homestead Act
Address by William Jennings Bryan promoting bimetallism to help farmers pay off their debts
Pull Factors of Westward Expansion
Farmers Problems
Monopoly
Cross of Gold Speech
Agricultural overproduction, scarcity of money, high shipping costs, debt, and rural isolation.
Monopoly
Farmers Problems
Pull Factors of Westward Expansion
Cross of Gold Speech
After his retirement, Andrew Carnegie donated most of his money (over $350 million) to establish schools, libraries and universities.
Captain of Industry
Robber Baron
When Andrew Carnegie stated, “The man who dies rich, dies disgraced,” he was supporting
Consumer credit
Antitrust legislation
Gospel of Wealth
Social Darwinism
Which of the following choices best describes the example below?
Oil Company A + Oil Company B + Oil Company C = Mega Oil Company
Horizontal integration
Holding company
Vertical integration
Board of directors
This labor union, founded by Samuel Gompers in the 1880s, started with a focus on attracting skilled laborers from several industries:
American Federation of Labor
United Auto Workers
Knights of Labor
International Workers of the World
What did the Haymarket and the Homestead Strikes have in common?
The general public sympathized with the factory owners.
Violence occurred after wages were cut and talks failed.
Employers promoted union membership.
They were a result of the Wounded Knee.
During the 1870’s and 1880’s, Populists farmers found that earning a living was increasingly difficult because
Farm labor was becoming more unionized
Prices of agricultural products were increasing
Railroad companies charged high rates for transporting farm products
Agricultural output was declining rapidly
What was the significance of Plessy v Ferguson
It ended segregation of schools
It ended segregation everywhere
It established that Whites and Blacks would remain separate but equal
It declared that Dred Scott was property
From this image, who is in control of the US lawmakers.
Large monopolies
small private business
political machines
labor unions
Why does this image depict Rockefeller so large?
He was a political boss who tried to win governmental favors
He was a government inspector looking for corruption
He was a robber baron who used his money and power to influence government
He was looking to correct all of pollution cause by industrialization
What does this image say about the control of Standard Oil?
Standard Oil is a monster trying to control the entire USA
Standard Oil is trying to save government from political bosses
Standard Oil is trying to keep government on the right track to benefit laborers
Stand Oil had control over many aspects of government
What is the main idea of the cartoon?
Political Corruption
Laissez Faire
Monopoly
Social Darwinism
Which of the following BEST defines the Roosevelt Corollary?
Which of the following was NOT a reason why America practiced Imperialism?
Desire for raw materials
Yellow Journalism
Muckraking
Spreading American ideals
The Jungle
How the Other Half Lives
The Influence of Naval Power Upon History
Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Which of the following defines Yellow Journalism?
Writing about bad stuff to cause change
Exaggerating events to sell newspapers
Investigative journalism
Reporting only the truth
Which of the following is NOT true about the Platt Amendment?
America must approve all Cuban election results
Emilio Aguinaldo fought for independence in which country?
US annexed the following territory due to its strategic location and sugar plantations
Hawaii
Japan
Philippines
Alaska
Teddy Roosevelt's idea that if diplomacy fails with a nation, we will use our military to get our way
Big Stick Diplomacy
Dollar Diplomacy
Latin American Policy
Missionary Diplomacy
What was the immediate cause of the Spanish American War?
Explosion of the USS Maine
Yellow Journalism
Sympathy for Cubans
Atrocities of Spanish generals in Cuba
What was the intended purpose of the Open Door Policy?
Develop American-style democratic institutions and practices in China
Prevent Japan and powerful European nations from locking the United States out of trade monopolies in China
Establish a strong American military presence on the Chinese mainland
Support Japanese efforts to industrialize farming and mass production techniques
