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US History 1st Semester Review

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 54mins

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Class
Date
1.

One defining characteristic of the Gilded Age was:

a)

rapid industrialization and economic growth

b)

universal suffrage for all citizens

c)

the end of political corruption

d)

widespread social equality

2.

The purpose of labor unions was to:

a)

protect workers' rights and improve working conditions

b)

increase company profits for owners

c)

reduce the number of jobs available

d)

eliminate all workplace rules

3.

The Bessemer steel process impacted the construction industry by:

a)

making steel production faster and cheaper, allowing for stronger buildings and bridges

b)

reducing the need for steel in construction projects

c)

making construction materials more expensive

d)

eliminating the use of steel in building projects

4.

Electricity impacted the way businesses operated by:

a)

Allowing businesses to operate more efficiently and for longer hours.

b)

Making businesses completely dependent on manual labor.

c)

Reducing the need for any machinery in businesses.

d)

Eliminating the use of communication devices in businesses.

5.

The Transcontinental Railroad was:

a)

a railway line that connected the eastern and western United States

b)

a canal built to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

c)

a highway system that spanned the United States

d)

an airline route linking major U.S. cities

6.

The level of control both private businesses and the federal government have under free enterprise is:

a)

Private businesses have significant control, while the federal government has limited control.

b)

The federal government has complete control, and private businesses have none.

c)

Both private businesses and the federal government have equal control.

d)

Neither private businesses nor the federal government have any control.

7.

The price of goods and services is determined by:

a)

supply and demand

b)

the color of the product

c)

the size of the store

d)

the number of advertisements

8.

Andrew Carnegie made his fortune in which industry?

a)

Steel

b)

Textiles

c)

Railroads

d)

Oil

9.

John D. Rockefeller made his fortune in which industry?

a)

Steel industry

b)

Railroad industry

c)

Oil industry

d)

Textile industry

10.

Large corporations had a positive impact on the economy in which two ways?

a)

They created jobs and increased production efficiency.

b)

They reduced competition and increased prices.

c)

They limited innovation and decreased exports.

d)

They caused economic recessions and unemployment.

11.

Working conditions for employees during the Gilded Age were characterized by:

a)

long hours, low wages, and unsafe environments

b)

short hours and high wages

c)

excellent benefits and job security

d)

strict government regulations ensuring safety

12.

A monopoly is:

a)

A market structure with only one seller

b)

A market with many sellers

c)

A market with no buyers

d)

A market with perfect competition

13.

Consumers were affected by monopolies in which of the following ways?

a)

They faced higher prices and fewer choices.

b)

They benefited from lower prices and more competition.

c)

They had more influence over product quality.

d)

They experienced increased innovation and variety.

14.

The Interstate Commerce Act was:

a)

a law that regulated railroad rates and practices

b)

a treaty between states for commerce

c)

an act that established the Federal Reserve

d)

a law that banned interstate travel

15.

The Sherman Antitrust Act allowed the U.S. government to:

a)

break up monopolies and prevent anti-competitive practices

b)

establish a national bank

c)

impose tariffs on foreign goods

d)

regulate labor unions directly

16.

There was an increase in child labor during the Gilded Age because:

a)

Industrialization created a demand for cheap labor

b)

Child labor laws were strictly enforced

c)

Education was prioritized over work

d)

There was a decrease in factory jobs

17.

People advocated for child labor reform because they believed what?

a)

Child labor was harmful to children's health and development.

b)

Child labor increased family income significantly.

c)

Child labor improved children's work ethic.

d)

Child labor was necessary for economic growth.

18.

One goal of labor unions is to:

a)

improve working conditions for employees

b)

increase company profits for owners

c)

reduce the number of jobs available

d)

eliminate all workplace rules

19.

The Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor were:

a)

labor organizations in the United States

b)

political parties in Europe

c)

military groups during the Civil War

d)

business corporations in the 1800s

20.

Urbanization is:

a)

the process by which cities grow and more people begin living and working in urban areas

b)

the process of turning rural land into farmland

c)

the movement of people from cities to rural areas

d)

the increase in agricultural activities in cities

21.

One physical effect of rapid urbanization was:

a)

overcrowded living conditions

b)

increased rural population

c)

decrease in pollution

d)

decline in industrial growth

22.

Those who suffered as a result of businessmen gaining more political power were:

a)

workers and the general public

b)

businessmen themselves

c)

foreign investors

d)

government officials

23.

A political machine was:

a)

an organization that controlled political parties in cities and influenced government by exchanging favors for votes.

b)

a new type of voting machine used in elections.

c)

a group of politicians who only focused on national issues.

d)

a system for counting votes electronically.

24.

The work of Conservationists, like John Muir, led to the creation of the

a)

Food and Drug Administration

b)

NAACP

c)

The National Park System

d)

Women's League of Voters

25.

The work of Susan B. Anthony led to the passage of the

a)

18th Amendment

b)

19th Amendment

c)

20th Amendment

d)

Pure Food and Drug Act

26.

The Sherman Anti-Trust Act & Pure Food and Drug Act allowed the Government a(n) ____________ role in regulating business

a)

Active

b)

Laissez Faire

c)

Free Market

d)

Communist

27.

Work of the reformers during the Progressive Era focused on

a)

Concerns about conservationism

b)

policies related to isolationism

c)

civil rights for minority groups

d)

issues related to social injustice

28.

Jane Addams is remembered for her work in social reform for urban poor

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Frances Willard's reform work focused on the Temperance Movement

a)

True

b)

False

30.

The Jungle, by Upton Sinclair, led President Roosevelt to respond by

a)

passing the 16th Amendment

b)

better school nutrition programs

c)

government regulation of the food industry

d)

reforms in working conditions

31.

The 17th Amendment allowed for the direct election of Senators?

a)

True

b)

False

32.

The 17th Amendment gave more power to American voters by.....

a)

Allowing voters to choose their Senators directly

b)

Allowing women to vote

c)

Allowing African Americans to vote

d)

It banned poll taxes

33.

W.E.B. DuBois believed that ....

a)

African Americans needed to organize as a political party

b)

African Americans must leave the U.S. to obtain rights

c)

African Americans will gradually gain Civil Rights

d)

African Americans deserved equality immediately

34.

During the Progressive Era more American achieved individual rights

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Which group did W.E.B. DuBois help create?

a)

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

b)

League of African American Voters

c)

Freedman's Journal

d)

United Negro Alliance

36.

How did the Plessy v. Ferguson decision affect racial relations in the South

a)

It forced whites and African Americans to use the same public facilities.

b)

It allowed segregation to continue legally.

c)

It improved the quality of African American facilities.

d)

It ordered that segregation should be ended in public schools.

37.

Which goal was shared by both the Populists and the Progressives?

a)

the free coinage of silver

b)

expansion of opportunities for immigrants

c)

greater control of the government by the people

d)

equality for African Americans

38.

A major purpose of the Progressive Movement (1900 to 1917) was to –

a)

correct the economic and social abuses of industrial society.

b)

encourage immigration from southern and eastern Europe.

c)

support government control of factory production.

d)

stimulate the industrial economy.

39.

Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Antitrust Act?

a)

Workers secured a share of company profits

b)

The influence of labor unions on factory owners was reduced

c)

The federal government could dissolve business monopolies

d)

Businesses were required to pay fees to open overseas locations

40.

“Today three-fourths of the people in New York City live in tenements, in the 19th century drift of the population to the cities is sending ever-increasing multitudes to crowd them.  The fifteen thousand tenant houses that were the despair of the sanitarium in the past generation have swelled into thirty seven thousand, and more than twelve hundred thousand persons call them home.”

-Jacob Riis How the Other Half Lives, 1890

The main idea of this excerpt from Jacob Riis’ book is that-

a)

Cities are unable to handle the flow of new arrivals

b)

The treatment of African Americans remains almost as bad as under slavery

c)

Farmers can find a higher living standard if they leave the farm and move to the city

d)

Certain laws are needed to protect consumers from deceptive practices

41.

Imperialism is defined as:

a)

The policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

b)

The belief in equal rights for all citizens.

c)

The practice of isolationism in foreign policy.

d)

The system of government based on direct democracy.

42.

Hawaii was considered to be valuable to both military and business leaders because:

a)

it provided a strategic location for military bases and access to profitable resources and markets.

b)

it was a popular tourist destination for wealthy Americans.

c)

it had a large population for labor-intensive industries.

d)

it was known for its cold climate and mineral resources.

43.

Sanford B. Dole contributed to U.S. expansion by:

a)

Leading the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy and becoming the first president of the Republic of Hawaii, paving the way for U.S. annexation.

b)

Negotiating the purchase of Alaska from Russia for the United States.

c)

Serving as a U.S. ambassador to Mexico and facilitating territorial expansion.

d)

Establishing the first American settlement in California.

44.

Which event, other than the de Lôme Letter, led the United States to declare war against Spain?

a)

The sinking of the USS Maine

b)

The signing of the Treaty of Paris

c)

The annexation of Hawaii

d)

The construction of the Panama Canal

45.

The Spanish-American War was a turning point in U.S. history because:

a)

it marked the emergence of the U.S. as a world power.

b)

it led to the U.S. joining World War I.

c)

it resulted in the U.S. losing territory to Spain.

d)

it ended slavery in the United States.

46.

Some Americans were against U.S. imperialism because:

a)

they believed it violated democratic principles

b)

they wanted to expand U.S. territory

c)

they supported colonization of other nations

d)

they thought imperialism would strengthen the U.S.

47.

Who helped secure land for the Panama Canal?

a)

Theodore Roosevelt

b)

Woodrow Wilson

c)

Franklin D. Roosevelt

d)

William Howard Taft

48.

The acquisition of Guam and the Philippines impacted the United States’ relationship with China in which of the following ways?

a)

It increased U.S. influence in Asia and facilitated greater access to Chinese markets.

b)

It led to a military alliance between the U.S. and China.

c)

It resulted in the U.S. withdrawing from Asian affairs.

d)

It caused the U.S. to lose interest in trade with China.

49.

Identify and describe two causes of World War I.

a)

Nationalism and militarism

b)

Industrialization and the Cold War

c)

Colonization and the Renaissance

d)

Isolationism and the Enlightenment

50.

A result of trench warfare was:

a)

high casualty rates and stalemates

b)

rapid territorial gains

c)

improved communication between armies

d)

decreased use of artillery

51.

President Wilson asked Congress to declare war against the Central Powers because:

a)

Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare.

b)

The Central Powers signed a peace treaty with Britain.

c)

The United States wanted to expand its territory.

d)

Wilson wanted to support the Russian Revolution.

52.

The Zimmermann Telegram proposed which of the following?

a)

A military alliance between Germany and Mexico against the United States

b)

A peace treaty between Germany and Britain

c)

An economic partnership between Germany and Japan

d)

A ceasefire agreement between Germany and Russia

53.

The country that used unrestricted submarine warfare during World War I was:

a)

Germany

b)

United States

c)

France

d)

Russia

54.

The purpose of the Selective Service Act was:

a)

to require men to register for military service

b)

to establish a national bank

c)

to regulate interstate commerce

d)

to create public schools

55.

General John J. Pershing contributed to the AEF by:

a)

leading the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe during World War I

b)

serving as a diplomat in France

c)

designing military uniforms for the AEF

d)

negotiating peace treaties with Germany

56.

The American Expeditionary Forces changed the course of World War I by:

a)

Providing fresh troops and resources that helped turn the tide in favor of the Allies.

b)

Negotiating peace treaties with Germany.

c)

Leading the Central Powers to victory.

d)

Remaining neutral throughout the war.

57.

The Espionage and Sedition Acts declared which of the following actions to be a crime?

a)

Speaking out against the government during wartime

b)

Voting in federal elections

c)

Serving in the military

d)

Paying taxes

58.

The purpose of the Fourteen Points was:

a)

to outline a plan for lasting peace after World War I

b)

to justify the entry of the United States into World War I

c)

to establish the League of Nations as the only international body

d)

to punish Germany for starting World War I

59.

U.S. senators opposed joining the League of Nations because they favored which policy?

a)

Isolationism

b)

Imperialism

c)

Interventionism

d)

Internationalism

60.

What event caused isolationism to end in the United States?

a)

The attack on Pearl Harbor

b)

The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

c)

The Great Depression

d)

The Cuban Missile Crisis

61.

The goal of President Harding’s “Return to Normalcy” plan was:

a)

to restore stability and pre-war ways after World War I

b)

to expand U.S. involvement in international conflicts

c)

to promote radical social reforms

d)

to increase government control over the economy

62.

Which two components were part of President Harding’s pro-business agenda?

a)

Reducing taxes and limiting government regulation

b)

Increasing tariffs and expanding social welfare programs

c)

Nationalizing major industries and raising corporate taxes

d)

Implementing strict labor laws and increasing government spending

63.

The Teapot Dome scandal was:

a)

a political scandal involving the secret leasing of federal oil reserves by government officials

b)

a major military conflict during World War I

c)

an economic crisis caused by the stock market crash

d)

a diplomatic incident between the United States and Britain

64.

Harding’s pro-business agenda improved the economy by:

a)

reducing taxes and increasing business profits

b)

raising taxes on businesses

c)

restricting business growth through regulations

d)

eliminating all government involvement in the economy

65.

Two ways that assembly-line manufacturing benefited Americans were:

a)

It made products more affordable and created more jobs.

b)

It reduced the need for transportation and increased pollution.

c)

It limited consumer choices and slowed production.

d)

It increased manual labor and decreased efficiency.

66.

Charles A. Lindbergh impacted the aviation industry by:

a)

Making the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean

b)

Inventing the jet engine

c)

Founding the first commercial airline

d)

Designing the first passenger airplane

67.

The result of consumerism was:

a)

Increased demand for goods and services

b)

Decrease in production

c)

Reduction in advertising

d)

Lower standards of living

68.

Installment plans work by allowing a buyer to pay for a product or service over a period of time rather than all at once.

a)

They allow a buyer to pay for a product or service over a period of time rather than all at once.

b)

They require the buyer to pay the full amount upfront before receiving the product or service.

c)

They offer a discount if the buyer pays in cash.

d)

They are only available for luxury items.

69.

Two reasons for repealing the Eighteenth Amendment were:

a)

It led to increased organized crime and was difficult to enforce.

b)

It improved public health and reduced crime rates.

c)

It boosted the economy and increased government revenue.

d)

It strengthened law enforcement and reduced corruption.

70.

The Great Migration was:

a)

the movement of African Americans from the rural South to the urban North in the early 20th century

b)

the migration of Native Americans to reservations in the 19th century

c)

the relocation of European immigrants to the United States after World War II

d)

the movement of settlers to the West during the Gold Rush

71.

What was celebrated during the Harlem Renaissance?

a)

African American culture and artistic achievements

b)

The end of World War I

c)

The signing of the Declaration of Independence

d)

The invention of the telephone

72.

Two types of music that became popular across the United States because of the Harlem Renaissance were:

a)

Jazz and Blues

b)

Rock and Roll

c)

Country and Folk

d)

Classical and Opera

73.

What led to the development of new dance styles during the 1920s?

a)

The influence of jazz music and changing social attitudes

b)

The invention of television

c)

The end of World War II

d)

The rise of classical ballet

74.

Flappers challenged the traditional ideas about how women should look by:

a)

Wearing shorter skirts and bobbed hair

b)

Following strict Victorian fashion

c)

Avoiding makeup and jewelry

d)

Dressing only in long, conservative dresses

75.

The Red Scare in the United States was caused by:

a)

the fear of communism spreading

b)

the rise of industrialization

c)

the Great Depression

d)

the expansion of the railroad system

76.

What did Palmer fear was happening in the United States because of the mail bombings?

a)

A rise in communism

b)

An economic boom

c)

A decline in immigration

d)

A technological revolution

77.

John Scopes was put on trial because:

a)

he taught evolution in a public school

b)

he refused to pay taxes

c)

he was accused of theft

d)

he protested against the government

78.

Which societal tensions were highlighted by the Scopes Trial?

a)

The conflict between science and religion

b)

The rise of industrialization over agriculture

c)

The debate over women's suffrage

d)

The struggle between urban and rural communities

79.

The Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s targeted which of the following groups?

a)

African Americans, Catholics, Jews, and immigrants

b)

Protestants, farmers, and businessmen

c)

Native Americans, scientists, and artists

d)

Politicians, teachers, and doctors

80.

The Ku Klux Klan hoped to achieve which of the following through the use of violence?

a)

To promote racial equality

b)

To intimidate and suppress African Americans and their allies

c)

To encourage immigration

d)

To support civil rights movements

81.

Another name for the Roaring Twenties was the ​ ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Jazz Age
Great Depression
Bees Knees
Cold War
82.
What natural calamity coincided with the New Deal and caused intensified and increased poverty throughout Oklahoma, Arkansas, and other parts of the south & midwest?
a)
the bank holiday
b)
the great flood of 1927
c)
the dustbowl
d)
increaded lynchings
83.
What was the culminating event that brought the country out of the Great Depression?
a)
the Bonus Army
b)
the building of the Hoover Dam
c)
going off of the gold standard
d)
World War II
84.
What were the major goals of the New Deal?
a)
no gold standard and free coinage of silver
b)
abolition and suffrage
c)
relief, recovery, and reform
d)
expanding the size and economic influence of the United States
85.
Which economic factor contributed most directly to the start of the Great Depression?
a)
low worker productivity
b)
high income taxes
c)
decreasing tariff rates
d)
buying stocks on margin
86.
This president thought the federal government should not get involved in the economy. As a result, many Americans blamed him for the Great Depression. This caused him to lose the election in 1932.
a)
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
b)
Theodore Rooselvelt
c)
Herbert Hoover
d)
Calvin Coolidge
87.
In the 1930's, people would line up at ____________ to get food.  These were normally run by charities.
a)
churches
b)
businesses
c)
soup kitchens
d)
work
88.
Which option below was one of the causes of the Great Depression? 
a)
High Taxes
b)
Too much regulation of the stock market
c)
Equally distributed wealth between wealthy and unwealthy
d)
Unequal distribution of wealth
89.
A significant effect of the Hawley-Smoot Tariff was that:
a)
US consumers benefited from lower prices on goods and services
b)
American businesses benefitted while foreign trade decreased
c)
Labor unions gained legal protection for collective bargaining
d)
US manufacturers faced more competition from foreign nations.
90.
What was the name given to President Roosevelt's plan to alter the Supreme Court to increase his power in having his New Deal legislation passed instead of having it struck down on constitutional grounds? 
a)
The New Deal
b)
The Great Depression
c)
Court Packing 
d)
Second New Deal 
91.
Which of the following is the most valid statement regarding the long-term economic effects of  the Great Depression? 
a)
The government placed fewer restrictions on large corporations
b)
The role of the federal government was expanded
c)
The government reduced its dependence on foreign trade
d)
The American people had greater confidence in the nation’s economic leadership
92.
FDR addressed the American public in weekly broadcasts known as:
a)
FDR Hour
b)
Hangin' With Franklin
c)
Fireside Chats
d)
Around the Fire
93.
This Program helped retirees
a)
Social Security Act
b)
Social Service Act
c)
Stock Market Advice
d)
CCC
94.
How many times was FDR elected President?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
95.
Going to the movies in the 1930s
a)
Had great special effects.
b)
Cost a lot of money.
c)
Helped people escape their own problems
d)
Were known for their quality
96.
Makeshift cities of homeless people during the Great Depression were known as:
a)
Hoovervilles
b)
Ghettos
c)
Hideaways
d)
Slums
97.
What does it mean to buy stocks on margin?
a)
buying the stock for someone else 
b)
purchasing the stock outside the regular stock exchange 
c)
paying less than the market price of the stock
d)
borrowing money to help pay for the stock
98.
What name was given to the men who rode the rails as they searched for work?
a)
hoboes
b)
wild boys
c)
speculators
d)
Okies
99.

Match the following

a)

This law established the first minimum wage and a maximum work week of 40 hours

1.

Fair Labor and Standards

Act

b)

This federal organization regulates companies that sell stocks and bonds, and outlawed investing on credit

2.

Securities and Exchange Commission

c)

This organization insured each bank deposit in qualifying banks up to 5,000 dollars.

3.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corp

d)

This law closed every bank in the U.S. for a few days.

4.

Emergency Banking Relief Act

e)

This organization was founded to distribute $500 million in relief aid to state and local agencies

5.

Federal Emergency Relief Act

100.
A major reason for creating the Tennessee Valley Authority in 1933 was to-
a)
Provide health care benefits to southerners
b)
Encourage African-Americans to settle in the valley
c)
Improve economic conditions in a poor rural region
d)
Evacuate farmers from the impoverished region