WorksheetsMidterm Review #1 of 2
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 30mins
What does Amendment #1 of the Constitution protect?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
Right to bear arms
Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
Right to a speedy and public trial
What is the importance of the Bill of Rights?
It establishes the structure of the government
It guarantees individual freedoms and rights
It outlines the responsibilities of the President
It defines the process for amending the Constitution
What does "E pluribus unum" mean?
Out of many, one
Freedom for all
Justice for everyone
Unity in diversity
Why is Tocqueville important in American history?
He was a founding father of the United States
He wrote about American democracy and values
He drafted the Constitution
He led the American Revolution
What industry grew as a result of westward expansion?
Textile industry
Railroad industry
Steel industry
Mining industry
What was the purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act?
To promote monopolies
To prevent unfair business practices and monopolies
To encourage immigration
To support labor strikes
Describe what the Bessemer Process did and why it was important.
It was a method to produce steel quickly and cheaply, revolutionizing construction and industry.
It was a process to refine oil for energy production.
It was a method to improve agricultural productivity.
It was a system to enhance textile manufacturing.
List the 4 major Robber Barons/Captains of Industry and name their industry.
Rockefeller (Oil), Carnegie (Steel), Vanderbilt (Railroads), Morgan (Finance).
Edison (Electricity), Ford (Automobiles), Bell (Telecommunications), Tesla (Energy).
Gates (Technology), Jobs (Computers), Zuckerberg (Social Media), Musk (Space Exploration).
Roosevelt (Politics), Lincoln (Law), Kennedy (Government), Washington (Agriculture).
Explain the two justifications Robber Barons gave for their wealth.
Social Darwinism and philanthropy.
Hard work and government support.
Innovation and public welfare.
Religious beliefs and political influence.
Identify the three democratic reforms. What was the goal of the reforms?
Initiative, Referendum, Recall; aimed to increase citizen participation in government.
Initiative, Referendum, Recall; aimed to reduce government power.
Initiative, Referendum, Recall; aimed to increase corporate influence in politics.
Initiative, Referendum, Recall; aimed to decrease voter turnout.
What was the Interstate Commerce Act?
A law to regulate railroads and ensure fair rates.
A law to promote international trade.
A law to increase government control over businesses.
A law to prevent monopolies and promote fair competition.
Which foreign policy is associated with Theodore Roosevelt?
Big Stick Policy
Dollar Diplomacy
Moral Diplomacy
Open Door Policy
Where is the Panama Canal located?
Mexico
Panama
Colombia
Costa Rica
Why was the Spanish American War important?
It marked the end of the Civil War.
It signaled the rise of the U.S. as a world power.
It was the first war fought on American soil.
It led to the independence of Canada.
Why did the United States want control of territories in the Pacific Ocean?
To establish naval bases and trade routes.
To prevent European colonization.
To spread democracy to Europe.
To gain access to gold mines.
Name 3 examples of Big Stick Policy.
The Panama Canal, Roosevelt Corollary, and intervention in Latin America
The Louisiana Purchase, Monroe Doctrine, and the Civil War
The Spanish American War, Alaska Purchase, and the War of 1812
The Treaty of Paris, the Gadsden Purchase, and the Mexican-American War
What event highlighted the need for Hawaii to be annexed?
The Spanish American War
The Civil War
The War of 1812
The Louisiana Purchase
What was the result of the use of poisonous gas and machine guns in World War I?
Increased mobility and faster victories
Stalemates and higher casualties
Decreased casualties and shorter battles
Improved communication and strategy
Why did Henry Cabot Lodge and other US Senators oppose the League of Nations?
They believed it would strengthen US sovereignty.
They feared it would entangle the US in foreign conflicts.
They thought it would improve international relations.
They wanted to increase US involvement in global affairs.
Charles Lindbergh is known for which of the following achievements?
The first person to invent the assembly line.
The first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
The first person to advocate for prohibition.
The first person to lead the Harlem Renaissance.
In what region of the United States did the Dust Bowl occur and what caused it?
The Midwest; caused by drought and poor farming practices
The Northeast; caused by industrial pollution
The South; caused by hurricanes
The West Coast; caused by earthquakes
Which president is responsible for the Reconstruction Finance Corporation? Who/what did the RFC help?
Franklin D. Roosevelt; helped farmers
Herbert Hoover; helped banks and businesses
Woodrow Wilson; helped immigrants
Calvin Coolidge; helped industrial workers
How did the National War Labor Boar d(NWLB) ensure fair treatment of women in the workplace during WWII?
By mandating equal pay for equal work.
By prohibiting women from working in factories.
By encouraging women to leave the workforce.
By creating separate workplaces for men and women.
What did the Court Packing Scheme do and how it affect the relationship between the Executive Branch and Judicial Branch.
It strengthened the Judicial Branch by adding more judges.
It weakened the Executive Branch by limiting its powers.
It created tension between the Executive and Judicial Branches due to attempts to increase the number of Supreme Court justices.
It had no significant impact on the relationship between the branches.
List the countries that make up Allied and Axis powers during WWII.
Axis: Germany, Japan, Italy; Allies: United States, Soviet Union, United Kingdom
Axis: France, Japan, Italy; Allies: United States, Germany, Soviet Union
Axis: Germany, Soviet Union, Italy; Allies: United States, Japan, United Kingdom
Axis: Germany, Japan, United States; Allies: Soviet Union, Italy, United Kingdom
Who developed the atomic bomb? Identify the three locations where the bomb was built.
Albert Einstein; Los Alamos, Oak Ridge, Hanford
J. Robert Oppenheimer; Los Alamos, Oak Ridge, Hanford
Thomas Edison; Los Alamos, Oak Ridge, Hanford
Nikola Tesla; Los Alamos, Oak Ridge, Hanford
What event began the space race?
The launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union.
The Apollo 11 moon landing.
The creation of NASA.
The signing of the Outer Space Treaty.
What is the difference between the arms race and the space race?
Arms race focused on military power, while space race focused on technological achievements
Arms race was between the U.S. and China, while space race was between the U.S. and USSR
Arms race involved economic competition, while space race involved cultural competition
Arms race was peaceful, while space race was violent
What was the goal of the Bay of Pigs Invasion, and did Kennedy achieve his goal?
To overthrow Fidel Castro; the invasion failed
To establish trade relations with Cuba; the goal was achieved
To end the Cuban Missile Crisis; the crisis was resolved
To promote democracy in Cuba; the goal was achieved
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was an example of:
A foreign policy that encouraged Chinese immigration
Legislation that promoted cultural diversity
A nativist response to economic competition
An act that supported the Social Gospel movement
Nativism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was characterized by: (Select all that apply)
A welcoming attitude towards all immigrants
Support for the cultural assimilation of immigrants
Opposition to immigration and favoritism towards native-born Americans
Advocacy for unrestricted immigration policies
The legislation affected how federal employees were hired. The law now required government jobs to be-
based on the political party affiliation of the applicant
determined by a merit system based on civil service examinations
based on the approval of lawmakers
set aside for business executives of large corporations
What is the importance of Progressive Era reforms such as initative, referendum, and recall?
They gave the political machines more control over the electoral process
They increased public participation in the democratic process
They reduced the influence of the media on elections
They decreased the power of individual voters
What was the most likely result of the publication of images such as this 1906 political cartoon?
The government passed the Sherman Antitrust Act.
Private companies refused to import foreign foods.
The government passed the Pure Food and Drug Act.
Labor unions protested unsafe working conditions.
What is one way the Progressive Era reform outlined in this diagram has affected U.S. politics?
More women have been elected to Congress
Citizens have a more direct influence on lawmaking
Corrupt officials can be removed from office
Primary elections are prohibited in several states
During the Gilded Age, businesses were unregulated due to __________, but during the Progressive Age, people cried out for _______.
Laissez Faire; Rectangles
Laissez Faire; Reform
Life's not Faire; Reform
Laissez Faire, Rebirth
What does D-day refer to?
The invasion of Normandy
The French revolution
A battle from WW1
The end of WWII
What did the Roosevelt Corollary assert about the US?
Right to cultural exchange
Right to intervene in Latin American contries
Right to economic dominance
Right to educational reform
What strategy did the US use in the Pacific during WWII against Japan?
Storm troopers
Infantry attacks
Island hopping
Kamikaze pilots
What are important battle sites in the Pacific during WWII?
Battan Death March
Iwo Jima
Battle of Midway
D-day
What were the main causes of the Great Depression
High Tariffs (restricted trade internationally)
Buying on Margin
Speculation
Bad Loans
What was the Cold War?
Nuclear arms race
A naval war in the Baltic Sea
A series of military battles during the 50s
A period of intense political and economic competition between the US and USSR from 1945-1993
What was the soviet unions response (USSR) when the US tried to support and strengthen West Berlin?
They cut off the territory from the outside world (Berlin Blockade)
They started a nuclear war
The soviets created a economic policy called the Marshall plan
The Yalta conference ended the differences between the countries
Why did the US get involved in the Korean War?
To spread representative governments
To stop the spread of communism
To support the USSR
To liberate North Korea
