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Midterm Review Quiz #2 of 2

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

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Class
Date
1.

Identify what branch each article of the Constitution established and its responsibility.

a)

Article 1: Legislative, Article 2: Executive, Article 3: Judicial

b)

Article 1: Judicial, Article 2: Legislative, Article 3: Executive

c)

Article 1: Executive, Article 2: Judicial, Article 3: Legislative

d)

Article 1: Legislative, Article 2: Judicial, Article 3: Executive

2.

What is the importance of the Bill of Rights?

a)

It guarantees basic freedoms and rights to individuals.

b)

It establishes the structure of the government.

c)

It defines the responsibilities of the President.

d)

It outlines the process for amending the Constitution.

3.

Which of the following is an American value defined as "the belief in equal opportunity for all"?

a)

Egalitarianism

b)

Liberty

c)

Individualism

d)

Populism

4.

What were two impacts of the transcontinental railroad on America?

a)

Increased immigration and the rise of monopolies

b)

Expansion of trade and the growth of cities

c)

Decrease in agricultural production and the rise of nativism

d)

Decline in industrialization and the growth of political machines

5.

What was the goal of the Pullman strike, and which side did the government support?

a)

To demand better wages; the government supported the workers

b)

To protest working conditions; the government supported the workers

c)

To demand better wages; the government supported the Pullman Company

d)

To protest working conditions; the government supported the Pullman Company

6.

Explain the two justifications Robber Barons gave for their wealth.

a)

Social Darwinism and philanthropy.

b)

Hard work and government support.

c)

Inheritance and monopolies.

d)

Innovation and public approval.

7.

What is philanthropy? Which Captain of Industry was known for being a philanthropist?

a)

Philanthropy is the act of giving to charity; Andrew Carnegie was known for it.

b)

Philanthropy is the act of creating monopolies; John D. Rockefeller was known for it.

c)

Philanthropy is the act of lobbying the government; J.P. Morgan was known for it.

d)

Philanthropy is the act of improving working conditions; Cornelius Vanderbilt was known for it.

8.

What was the result of laissez-faire practices of the government?

a)

It allowed businesses to grow without regulation, leading to monopolies.

b)

It created strict regulations for businesses.

c)

It reduced the influence of big businesses.

d)

It improved working conditions for laborers.

9.

Why did Americans leave rural areas and move to urban areas during the Gilded Age?

a)

To find jobs in factories and improve their standard of living.

b)

To escape overcrowded cities.

c)

To pursue agricultural opportunities.

d)

To avoid industrialization.

10.

Define the term muckraker. What did muckrakers encourage the public to do?

a)

Journalists who exposed corruption; encouraged public awareness and reform

b)

Politicians who advocated for social justice; encouraged voting rights

c)

Activists who promoted conservation; encouraged environmental protection

d)

Industrialists who supported monopolies; encouraged economic growth

11.

What two reform movements were led by women?

a)

Women's suffrage and temperance

b)

Conservation and muckraking

c)

Prohibition and bimetallism

d)

Social gospel and direct election of Senators

12.

Why did we create the FDA and Pure Food and Drug Act? What was the goal of these laws?

a)

To ensure food and drug safety and protect public health

b)

To regulate interstate commerce and promote economic growth

c)

To reduce corruption in government and increase transparency

d)

To promote conservation and protect natural resources

13.

What was the Interstate Commerce Act?

a)

A law to regulate railroads and prevent unfair practices

b)

A law to promote conservation and protect natural resources

c)

A law to ensure food and drug safety

d)

A law to prevent monopolies and promote fair competition

14.

What is conservation? Which muckraker led the movement on conservation?

a)

The protection of natural resources; led by John Muir

b)

The regulation of industries; led by Upton Sinclair

c)

The promotion of social justice; led by Ida B. Wells

d)

The prevention of monopolies; led by Jacob Riis

15.

Name 5 reasons Theodore Roosevelt was considered the Progressive President.

a)

Conservation efforts, trust-busting, labor rights, food safety reforms, and foreign policy

b)

Expansion of slavery, trust-busting, labor rights, food safety reforms, and foreign policy

c)

Conservation efforts, expansion of slavery, labor rights, food safety reforms, and foreign policy

d)

Conservation efforts, trust-busting, labor rights, food safety reforms, and isolationism

16.

Name the 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th Amendments.

a)

Income tax, direct election of senators, prohibition, women's suffrage

b)

Income tax, prohibition, direct election of senators, women's suffrage

c)

Women's suffrage, prohibition, income tax, direct election of senators

d)

Direct election of senators, income tax, prohibition, women's suffrage

17.

Why did the United States want control of territories in the Pacific Ocean?

a)

To establish military bases and trade routes.

b)

To prevent European colonization.

c)

To spread democracy to Europe.

d)

To avoid conflicts with neighboring countries.

18.

Name 3 examples of Big Stick Policy.

a)

The Panama Canal, the Roosevelt Corollary, and intervention in Latin America.

b)

The Louisiana Purchase, the Monroe Doctrine, and the Civil War.

c)

The Spanish American War, the Treaty of Paris, and the annexation of Texas.

d)

The Marshall Plan, the Truman Doctrine, and the Cold War.

19.

Who were the American Expeditionary Forces and why were they so important?

a)

A group of American soldiers who fought in WWI

b)

A group of American diplomats sent to Europe

c)

A group of American industrialists supporting the war effort

d)

None of the above

20.

What were the Espionage and Sedition Acts? What did they violate?

a)

Laws that restricted immigration and violated the Constitution.

b)

Laws that limited free speech and violated the First Amendment.

c)

Acts that promoted freedom of the press and violated no laws.

d)

Acts that encouraged espionage and violated international treaties.

21.

What was the Teapot Dome Scandal and how did it affect American citizens' view of the government?

a)

A scandal involving land disputes that increased trust in the government.

b)

A bribery scandal involving oil reserves that decreased trust in the government.

c)

A political scandal about election fraud that had no impact on public trust.

d)

A financial scandal involving banks that increased trust in the government.

22.

How did WWI impact the U.S. economy? Which two groups of people will have more job opportunities?

a)

It caused a recession; women and immigrants had fewer job opportunities.

b)

It boosted the economy; women and African Americans had more job opportunities.

c)

It had no impact; only men had job opportunities.

d)

It caused inflation; only immigrants had more job opportunities.

23.

What was the Red Scare and what caused it? What was the result?

a)

Fear of communism leading to widespread arrests and deportations.

b)

Fear of economic collapse leading to increased taxation.

c)

Fear of foreign invasion leading to military buildup.

d)

Fear of environmental disasters leading to policy changes.

24.

What is the 19th Amendment? What impact does this have on women?

a)

Granted women the right to vote, leading to increased political participation.

b)

Granted women the right to work, leading to economic independence.

c)

Granted women the right to education, leading to social reform.

d)

Granted women the right to own property, leading to financial stability.

25.

Describe consumerism in the 1920s.

a)

Increased spending and advertising, leading to economic growth.

b)

Decreased spending and advertising, leading to economic decline.

c)

Increased government control over markets, leading to social reform.

d)

Decreased production and innovation, leading to stagnation.

26.

Who were the Hollywood Ten and what happened to them?

a)

A group of actors who supported Communism and were imprisoned.

b)

A group of screenwriters and directors accused of Communist ties and blacklisted.

c)

A group of producers who created propaganda films during the Cold War.

d)

A group of journalists who reported on the Cold War and were exiled.

27.

What is the difference between the arms race and space race? Write a one-sentence description for each on how they are different.

a)

Arms race focused on military power, while space race focused on technological and scientific achievements

b)

Arms race focused on agriculture, while space race focused on industrialization

c)

Arms race focused on education, while space race focused on healthcare

d)

Arms race focused on sports, while space race focused on entertainment

28.

Under which president did the USSR build the Berlin Wall? Why did the Soviets build the Berlin Wall?

a)

John F. Kennedy; To prevent East Germans from fleeing to West Berlin

b)

Dwight D. Eisenhower; To promote tourism in Berlin

c)

Lyndon B. Johnson; To establish trade routes

d)

Richard Nixon; To create a cultural divide

29.

What country on the map was a beneficiary of the Truman doctrine?

a)

A (Russia)

b)

C (Spain)

c)

E (Ukraine)

d)

B (Turkey)

30.

What country on the map was a NATO Member

a)

A (Russia)

b)

C (Spain)

c)

E (Ukraine)

d)

F (France)

31.

What country on the map was a beneficiary of the Marshall Plan?

a)

A (Russia)

b)

F (France)

c)

E (Ukraine)

d)

B (Turkey)

32.

What country on the map was a Warsaw Pact Member?

a)

D (England)

b)

F (France)

c)

E (Ukraine)

d)

B (Turkey)

33.

Where was the Battan Death March?

a)

D (Japan)

b)

E (China)

c)

F (Philippines)

d)

(C Midway Islands)

34.

Where was Pearl Harbor?

a)

B (Hawaii)

b)

E (China)

c)

F (Philippines)

d)

(C Midway Islands)

35.

Where is the Panama Canal?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

36.

Where is Cuba?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

37.

Where was the Dust Bowl?

a)

Yellow Circle

b)

Green Circle

c)

Pink Circle

38.

People that fled the Dust Bowl and went to California where called?

a)

Okies

b)

Yuppies

c)

Rednecks

d)

Cajuns

39.

Beatniks were a counter culture movement in the 50s they were dissatisfied with what in America?

a)

Mass consumerism and traditional values

b)

Socialism and Communism

c)

Drug culture and Rock n Roll

d)

Representative Governments

40.

The court packing scandal under FDR was important as it tried to do what?

a)

It tried to shift the balance of power in the three branches of government

b)

It tried to make the supreme court more representative

c)

It tried to impeach the president

d)

It tried eliminate congress

41.

The "Cross of Gold" speech, which is depicted in the cartoon above, was a Populist initiative promoting what?

a)

Hard money, based on the gold standard

b)

Deflation, in order to raise farm prices

c)

Bimetallism, which based money on gold and silver

d)

Muckraking, to expose the corruption of big business

42.

What contributed to increased consumption in the 1950s?

a)

Reduced employment opportunities

b)

Decrease in population

c)

Decrease in disposable income

d)

Growing middle class with increased disposable income

43.

What is the subdivision called that was built after World War II and helped give middle-class families affordable housing?

a)

Levittown

b)

Hooverville

c)

Midtown

d)

Schererville

44.

What other Government Group tried suspected Communists?

a)

HUAC (House Committee on Un-American Activities)

b)

SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence)

c)

Vermin Supreme Democrats

d)

U.S.S.R.

45.

What started the Space Race in the 50s?

a)

Laika (the first dog in space) was launched by the Russians

b)

Russia launched Sputnik

c)

Neil Armstrong landed on The moon

d)

NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) was created