WorksheetsCh. 7 Test Review
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
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Class
Date
1.
Olive Ann Mellor Beech is often referred to as the
a)
"First Lady of Flight"
b)
"First Lady of Aviation"
c)
"First Lady of Kansas"
d)
"First Lady of Labor"
2.
What was the primary reason William Allen White decided to run as an independent candidate for the governor of Kansas?
a)
to prevent the Ku Klux Klan from gaining political influence
b)
to reinstate the ability of labor unions to go on strike
c)
the spearhead ongoing efforts of Progressive reformers
d)
to decrease the effects of discrimination toward minority groups
3.
Which factor most contributed to the rise of the Ku Klux Klan in Kansas?
a)
the Klan's support of striking railroad workers
b)
the Klan's support for desegregated public facilities
c)
the growing number of immigrants in major cities
d)
the growing number of unemployed farmers
4.
With which statement would Alexander Howat most likely agree?
a)
Only the Supreme Court has the right to rule on labor disputes
b)
The right of unions to strike should never be taken
c)
The government has never acted in the best interest of laborers
d)
Only union leaders should be allowed to use collective bargaining
5.
Why did Governor Henry Allen and the state legislature establish the Kansas Court of Industrial Relations?
a)
to keep the influence of labor unions from growing
b)
to ensure that laborers were paid a fair wage
c)
to protect businesses from collective bargaining
d)
to prevent strikes from happening in the future
6.
Which reason best explains why Peggy Hull's articles were popular with readers during World WarI?
a)
they only shared positive and happy stories
b)
they avoided including any graphic details
c)
they focused on the personal side of war
d)
they included vivid descriptions and photographs
7.
Many pacifists, including Mennonites, were targeted for their beliefs because they were
a)
considered to be unpatriotic
b)
new to the state of Kansas
c)
supportive of the Central Powers
d)
unwilling to grow extra wheat
8.
Which reason best explains why many Kansas businesses shortened their hours of operation during World War I?
a)
to organize local food and clothing drives
b)
to encourage more people to volunteer instead of shop
c)
to make more time to assist with harvesting crops
d)
to reduce the amount of coal they consumed
9.
Congress passed the Selective Service Act to increase
a)
the number of wartime factories
b)
the size of the armed forces
c)
domestic food production
d)
international relief efforts
10.
Why was the sinking of the Lusitania, a British ocean liner, considered significant to the United States?
a)
it was carrying American troops who were bound for military bases in Europe
b)
it was carrying more than 100 American passengers who drowned
c)
it was originally manufactured by an American company
d)
it was the first German attack on a ship in American waters
11.
Why did many Americans, including President Woodrow Wilson, wish to remain neutral during World War I?
a)
they did not want to send troops to fight someone else's war
b)
they did not want to send agricultural and manufactured goods overseas
c)
they were concerned about being defeated by the Central Powers
d)
they were unprepared to fight a large-scale war with modern weapons
12.
Based on the cartoon, it can be concluded that the illustrator wanted to
a)
discourage people from leaving unsafe objects around the house
b)
call attention to the growing infestation across the nation
c)
warn people about the potential dangers that flies may carry
d)
draw a comparison between pesky insects and criminals
13.
Which reason best explains why child labor laws were considered controversial in Kansas?
a)
many people believed that whether a child worked was a family matter, not a government matter
b)
many people believed that wether a child worked was a religious matter, not a political matter
c)
the demand for factory workers was on the rise, and businesses wished to earn a profit
d)
the demand for agricultural workers was on the decline, and farmers were losing money
14.
In what way did the Progressive's differ from the Populists?
a)
the Progressives worked to improve small towns, while the Populists were more interested in large cities
b)
the Progressives focused mainly on social reforms, while the Populists focused on economic reforms
c)
the Progressives were supported mostly by laborers, while the Populists were supported solely by farmer
d)
the Progressives fought to help others, while the Populists fought to improve their own lives
15.
The development of Rural Free Delivery had which of the following effects?
a)
the demand for mail-order goods increased in rural areas
b)
the populations of small villages and towns slowly declined
c)
a growing number of families moved closer to rail lines and depots
d)
a growing number of families demanded their own home address
16.
According to the map, which two of the following countries remained neutral during World War I?
a)
Spain
b)
Switzerland
c)
Greece
d)
Bulgaria
17.
Which statement about the post World War I population in Kansas is true?
a)
on average, fewer people lived in urban areas in Kansas compared to the rest of the country
b)
on average, more people worked in manufacturing in Kansas than in other parts of the country
c)
the number of immigrants moving to the state declined drastically
d)
the number of African Americans moving out of the state increased rapidly
18.
Dr. Karl Menninger's work helped to advance the knowledge of
a)
agriculture techniques
b)
intercontinental flight
c)
treating mental illness
d)
mining for oil and coal
19.
Which Kansas city became the air capital of the United States?
a)
Topeka
b)
Lawrence
c)
Wichita
d)
Pittsburg
20.
Following World War I, which of the following was central to the economy of Kansas?
a)
transportation
b)
manufacturing
c)
mining
d)
agriculture
21.
The 20th Kansas Volunteers, known as the "Fighting Twentieth" were sent to the Philippines for which reason?
a)
the capture Spanish naval bases for the United States
b)
the put down Filipino resistance to American rule
c)
the establish a new democratic Filipino government
d)
the secure lease terms for an American naval base
22.
The Progressive Movement can best be described as
a)
a series of movements all desiring to make the United a better place
b)
a series of movements all desiring to dramatically reshape the American government
c)
a growing emphasis on the importance of family values
d)
a growing emphasis on the importance of international trade
23.
Which reason best explains why many small car manufacturers in Kansas went out of business?
a)
they did not have the resources to compete with other larger companies
b)
they did not experience the same degree of demand as coastal cities
c)
they could not keep up with the growing needs of rural consumers
d)
they could not produce vehicles that outlasted damages caused by unpaved roads
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