WorksheetsFederal Expansion Part 1 Test Review
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 16mins
What does the acronym M.A.I.N. represent in the long-term causes of World War I?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
Massive, Aggressive, International, Negotiations
Military, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
Modern, Allies, Invasion, Nationalism
What was the primary purpose of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)?
To build roads
To create art murals
To plant trees and protect natural resources
To fight wars
How did the Works Progress Administration (WPA) help Americans during the Great Depression?
By giving money directly to families
By closing businesses
By putting millions to work building infrastructure
By providing job training only
What was the main goal of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)?
To control flooding and generate electricity in rural areas
To protect bank savings
To build schools
To create jobs in cities
What did the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) do?
Increase stock market prices
Create new banks
Hire unemployed workers
Protect bank savings up to a certain amount
Who was Mary McLeod Bethune and what was her significant contribution?
A banker who created the FDIC
A president who created the New Deal
An African American woman who led the National Youth Administration and broke racial barriers
A stock market trader
What was a key characteristic of the 'Hoovervilles' during the Great Depression?
Permanent brick structures
Government-sponsored housing
Luxury housing
Tent cities for homeless people
How did the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) aim to prevent another economic crash?
By ensuring companies told the truth about their finances
By closing all banks
By giving money to businesses
By stopping all stock market trading
What was the most significant way the New Deal changed the role of government?
It eliminated all social programs
It reduced government size
It expanded federal government responsibilities
It focused only on military spending
What was the most significant problem facing children during the early 1900s?
Living in big cities
Working in dangerous factories instead of attending school
Lack of video games
Not having smartphones
What did the 19th Amendment accomplish?
Banned alcohol
Created child labor laws
Established the War Industries Board
Guaranteed women the right to vote
How did World War I change the role of the federal government?
It had no impact on government power
The government became less involved in citizens' lives
Only military decisions were affected
The government took control of many aspects of daily life
What was the purpose of 'Victory Gardens' during World War I?
To grow food and support the war effort
To compete with neighbors
To sell vegetables for profit
To create beautiful landscaping
What did the War Industries Board do during World War I?
Planned military battles
Wrote history books
Managed personal bank accounts
Controlled raw materials and factory production
What was the main goal of the Temperance Movement?
To create better beer
To support local bars
To ban alcohol completely
To increase alcohol production
How did the federal government's role change during the Progressive Era?
It stopped making new laws
It became less involved in citizens' lives
It only focused on military issues
It began regulating business practices and protecting workers
Which event is considered the immediate trigger that started World War I?
Germany's invasion of France
The British colonial expansion
The signing of the Triple Alliance
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Why did the United States initially stay neutral in World War I?
They wanted to support only the Allies
They had a tradition of avoiding European conflicts and profitable trade with both sides
They were allies with Germany
They had no military power
What was the primary motivation behind the arms race before World War I?
To promote peace
To support international cooperation
To reduce global tensions
Countries believed having the strongest military would keep them safe
Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance?
United States, Britain, France
Britain, France, Russia
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
Italy, Spain, Portugal
How did imperialism contribute to the tensions leading to World War I?
Countries shared resources peacefully
There were no colonial conflicts
European powers competed to control lands in Africa and Asia
Colonies were self-governing
What role did nationalism play in the lead-up to World War I?
It promoted global unity
Countries ignored ethnic differences
It reduced international tensions
People felt proud of their countries and wanted to protect them
What event significantly shifted American public opinion towards supporting the Allies?
The Zimmermann Telegram
The assassination of Franz Ferdinand
The Lusitania sinking
British propaganda highlighting German atrocities
How did mass production impact American life in the 1920s?
It made goods more expensive
It eliminated factory jobs
It stopped technological innovation
It made goods cheaper and faster to produce
What significant event marked the beginning of the Great Depression?
World War I
The Stock Market Crash on Black Tuesday
The invention of the radio
President Hoover's election
How did radio change American life in the 1920s and 1930s?
It was too expensive for most families
It was only used for entertainment
It connected families across long distances
It was only used by the government
What were 'Hoovervilles' during the Great Depression?
Homeless camps named after President Hoover
New types of factories
Luxury apartment complexes
Government housing projects
How did the Great Depression specifically impact South Carolina's economy?
It had no effect on the state
The state's economy completely avoided economic challenges
Cotton farmers lost their farms and faced extremely low prices
Manufacturing expanded rapidly
What was unique about President Roosevelt's 'Fireside Chats'?
They were only comedy shows
They were only broadcast in large cities
They were exclusively for wealthy people
They provided hope and government updates during difficult times
How did easy credit contribute to the economic situation in the 1920s?
Credit was not available
Banks were very cautious
People were saving more money
People were buying things they couldn't afford
What was a key difference between urban and rural life in the 1920s?
Urban areas had no job opportunities
Cities and rural areas were exactly the same
Rural areas were more technologically advanced
Cities had electric lights and cars, while rural areas had limited electricity
What happened during bank runs in the 1930s?
People rushed to withdraw their money before banks closed
People deposited more money
Everyone kept their savings safe
Banks gave out free money
