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WorksheetsUS History: Semester Exam Quiz
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The newspaper headline describes an event that occurred in 1894. What was one effect of the event described in this headline?
Increased support for gender equality in labor union membership
Decreased support for socialism by labor union members
Increased federal government involvement in labor union activities
Decreased federal government surveillance of labor union leaders
Read the list and answer the question that follows.
1. Passage of the Clayton Antitrust Act
2. Ratification of the Eighteenth Amendment
3. Passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act
In which historical time period were these laws enacted?
The Great Society
The Progressive Era
The Great Depression
The Jazz Age
This photograph shows a 1934 painting by an artist with the Public Works of Art Project during the Great Depression.
What is the MOST LIKELY reason the Public Works of Art Project commissioned this painting?
To promote optimism for US economic progress during the Great Depression
To demand federal worker safety laws during the Great Depression
To encourage competition for US technological superiority during the Great Depression
To question the success of nationalizing industries during the Great Depression
These photographs provided evidence that one goal of the Carlisle Indian School was to-
restore US citizenship to American Indians
encourage the study of American Indian religious practices
protect American Indians from nativism policies
assimilate American Indians into US culture
The primary objective of the Dawes Act was to
promote cultural assimilation of American Indians
turn American Indian reservations into corporate farmland
end warfare between American Indians and the US military
promote American Indian investment in private industry
Which word best explains the changes shown in these photographs?
Immigration
Assimilation
Nullification
Nativism
Which action by the federal government was one cause of the Great Depression?
Failing to decrease the reserve requirement
Refusing to regulate the stock market
Abolishing the use of the gold standard
Eliminating tariffs on foreign trade
What was one effect of this type of advertising during World War II?
Women's colleges closed as wartime employment opportunities grew
The number of women in nontraditional roles increased
Women's organizations secured passage of the GI Bill for returning veterans
Congress passed laws guaranteeing equal pay for equal work for women
the direct election of senators
16th
17th
18th
19th
women received the right to vote
16th
17th
18th
19th
banned the manufacturing and selling of alcohol
16th
17th
18th
19th
income tax
16th
17th
18th
19th
repealed prohibition
18th
21st
19th
26th
won the medal of honor in WWI
Alvin York
Theodore Roosevelt
Booker T. Washington
had a monopoly on the steel industry
Alvin York
Thomas Edison
Andrew Carnegie
known as the laissez-faire president during the Great Depression
Herbert Hoover
FDR
Warren G Harding
Involved in the Tea Pot Dome Scandal; wanted to Return to Normalcy
Woodrow Wilson
FDR
Warren G Harding
1933-1945; elected 4 times; Program was the New Deal
FDR
JFK
LBJ
Occurred form 1920-1929; Americans enjoyed prosperity—flappers, model T, & the Harlem Renaissance
Roaring 20s
Great Depression
Gilded Age
this era ended child labor and worked to fix the problems of the Gilded Age; muckrakers exposed corruption
Progressive Era
Gilded Age
Spanish American War
The act of giving one's personal wealth to the benefit of society is called ___________
monopoly
philanthropy
political boss
nativism
An organization of people in power who support a larger group in need in exchange for votes is known as a ________
corporation
monopoly
political machine
labor union
Which slogan below would be appropriate for campaigning for the ratification of the 17th and 19th Amendments?
"disability rights are civil rights"
"lips that touch liquor shall never touch mine"
"8 hours work. 8 hours recreation. 8 hours rest."
"Every vote counts. Every voice matters."
Who was a leading force in the Progressive Movement, bolstered by his Democratic Party's winning control of both the White House and Congress in 1912?
Woodrow Willson
William Taft
Sanford Dole
William Jennings Bryan
What helped to provide home-gown sources of food during World War II?
War Bonds
Blitzkrieg
Appeasement
Victory Gardens
What was the presidential directive to place Japanese Americans in internment camps?
Executive Order 9066
Bataan Death March
Appeasement
Rations
Which event forced the US to enter World War II?
D-Day
Executive Order 9066
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Neutrality Acts
The application of the theory of evolution and natural selection to human society was known as
Naturalism
Social Darwinism
Dynamic Sociology
The Social Gospel
Ida B Wells was an African American journalist who launched a campaign against
voting restrictions
segregation
poverty
lynching
The creation of initiative, referendum, and recall procedures during the Progressive Era resulted in -
a system of separate schools for new immigrants
the expansion of citizens' direct participation in the democratic process
a redistribution of the tax burden among citizens
more sources of revenue for state governments
What was a primary purpose of the program being promoted by this poster?
To encourage women to join the workforce
To reduce health problems among working women
To promote the purchase of organically grown produce
To increase the food supply during a farm-labor shortage
What two new forms of warfare were introduced during World War I?
aerial combat and gas masks
machine guns and trench warfare
rocket launchers and cannons
submarines and warships
According to the Zimmerman telegram, if Mexico allied with Germany, Germany would
help Mexico regain territory in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona
help Mexico take control of Central America
prevent the United States from taking over Mexico
send troops to support the Huerta government
The Pendleton Act of 1883 was created to
prevent trusts and monopolies from forming.
provide political supporters with government jobs.
ensure that only the most qualified candidates ran for public office.
ensure that only the most qualified people got jobs in the federal government.
The men upon the killing beds [meatpacking plants where animals were butchered] felt also the effects of the slump which had turned Marija out; but they felt it in a different way. . . . The big packers did not turn their hands [workers] off and close down, like the canning factories; but they began to run for shorter and shorter hours. They had always required the men to be on the killing beds and ready for work at seven o’clock, although there was almost never any work to be done till the buyers out in the yards had gotten to work, and some cattle had come over the chutes. That would often be ten or eleven o’clock . . . [but now] they would perhaps not have a thing for their men to do till late in the afternoon. And so they would have to loaf around, in a place where the thermometer might be twenty degrees below zero!...
There were weeks at a time when Jurgis went home after such a day as this with not more than two hours’ work to his credit—which meant about thirty-five cents. There were many days when the total was less than half an hour, and others when there was none at all....
- excerpt from Upton Sinclair's The Jungle (1904)
Which of these was a result of the circumstances described in the passage?
Many meat-packing plants were shut down due to inhumane working conditions.
Factory conditions became safer very quickly due to workers complaining to factory owners.
Often multiple family members were forced to work outside of the home due to low factory wages.
Factory workers began to actively support capitalism because of its opportunity to earn more wealth than other economic systems.
Which term describes the approval or rejection of a proposed constitutional amendment in some states by the popular vote?
censure
initiative
recall
referendum
What process can allow citizens to propose a constitutional amendment to the state Constitution?
initiative
primary
recall
referendum
The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine called for
investing in the economic development of Latin America.
pledging to help Japan and Russia negotiate a peace settlement.
prohibiting foreign countries from purchasing land in the Western Hemisphere.
intervening in Latin American countries that could not pay their debt to European creditors.
Platform of the American Anti Imperialist League (1899)
We hold that the policy known as imperialism is hostile to liberty and tends toward militarism, an evil from which it has been our glory to be free. We regret that it has become necessary in the land of Washington and Lincoln to reaffirm that all men, of whatever race or color, are entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We maintain that governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed. We insist that the subjugation of any people is "criminal aggression" and open disloyalty to the distinctive principles of our Government.
Which MOST LIKELY inspired the writers of this statement?
American involvement in Vietnam
American victory in the Mexican War
American presence in The Philippines
the treatment of African Americans in the South
What is this political cartoon suggesting since it includes the United States, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and other places?
American imperialism created an American empire.
These were America's main trading partners and allies.
The bald eagle became the official bird of the Western Hemisphere.
America was finally strong enough as a nation to "spread its wings" in 1898.
How did the alliance system in Europe contribute to the start of World War I?
The alliance system helped nations secure their national treasuries.
The alliance system was a failed attempt at diplomacy to keep the peace.
The alliance system kept nations divided politically promoting hostility.
The alliance system forced great nations to go to war when their allies did.
The Espionage Act (1917) and Sedition Act (1918) were both
vetoed by President Theodore Roosevelt.
declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
unsuccessful attempts to stop criticism against the war.
significant limitations of freedom of speech and freedom of the press.
In the 1920s, the United States experienced an economic boom due to, among other things,
the mobilization of the economy for war.
increased government restrictions on big business.
installment buying and an unregulated stock market.
the expansion of civil rights to women and minorities.
What is the BEST generalization one could make from the chart showing housework from 1905 to 1925?
more people were hiring maids
men were helping with household chores
more women were working at jobs outside of the home
modern appliances meant less time was spent working in the home
Early assembly lines like the Ford assembly line shown in the photo involved a moving conveyor system which moved the car one worker to the next. Another important feature of the assembly line was
all parts were stored in a central location.
workers learned to do all types of assembly work.
it was the first process to be fully powered by steam.
each worker performed only one task throughout the day.
How did the new program described in the poster affect the role of the federal government?
It provided the federal government with a role in administering a retirement fund for workers
It limited the federal government's power to enforce minimum wage requirements
It provided the federal government with a role in managing workers' bank accounts
It limited the federal government's power to assist workers in manufacturing plants
Why did President Roosevelt consider December 7, 1941, a “date which will live in infamy”?
Nazi Germany invaded Poland.
Japan invaded China.
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor.
The United States dropped an atomic bomb.
Which wartime leader made the decision to drop atomic bombs on Japanese cities in August 1945?
Winston Churchill
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
Douglas MacArthur
Which new weapons were developed during World War II? (Hint: What did the US drop on Japan?)
Poison gas and machine guns
Tanks and flame-throwers
Submarines and airplanes
Atomic bombs and missiles
This picture shows a battleship in Hawaii on December 7, 1941. What was the primary outcome of the event shown in this picture?
World War II broke out in Europe.
President Roosevelt signed the Atlantic Charter with Winston Churchill.
The United States became involved in World War II.
The Allied Powers decided to form the United Nations.
In this excerpt, Justice Harlan is warning against -
a civil service based on patronage rather than merit
allowing powerful monopolies to dominate interstate commerce
a lack of federal funding for essential transportation systems
allowing labor unions to interfere with production goals
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was primarily a response to -
increased U.S. presence in China
competition for jobs on the West Coast
rapid population growth in the Northeast
China's actions during the Boxer Rebellion
How did the invention shown in this patent illustration affect industry?
Machines needed to be repaired less frequently.
Products could be manufactured on an assembly line.
Businesses needed to hire skilled workers.
Factories could extend working hours.
Which group of people most likely inspired the creation of this 1893 cartoon?
Union leaders
Philanthropists
Political bosses
Nativists
Which factor contributed MOST to these changes?
the rising costs of national defense
Threats posed by immigrant radicals
Abuses of the spoils system by political machines
The inefficiency of large corporations
Which development made it possible to construct this type of building?
the invention of a new process for manufacturing steel
the government's focus on educating engineers
the manufacturing of glass that blocks ultraviolet sun rays
the importation of stronger kinds of wood
Which reason contributed to the trend shown in this table?
The number of factories using assembly lines decreased.
a progressive movement worked to stop the use of child labor.
a political movement worked to lower taxes for businesses.
The number of people joining labor unions decreased.
Which benefit resulted from the introduction of the Bessemer steel process?
mechanical reapers to replace horse-drawn reapers
stronger and cheaper material for railroads and bridges
transistors for radios
electric lightbulb
What was the purpose of the Pure Food and Drugs Act of 1906?
to protect consumers by regulating the food and drug industry
to lower the cost of essential foods and drugs for consumers
the prevent shortages by regulating the supply of food and drugs
to reduce production costs for food and drug manufacuters
Which caption best replaces the question mark in this photograph?
Abolish the Poll Tax and the Literacy Test
Demand the Direct Election of Senators
Come in and Learn Why Women Ought to Vote
Lower the Voting Age for Women to Eighteen
A student learning about US history is instructed to write a paper about W.E.B Du Bois and race relations in the US. Which of the following facts would be most relevant to the student's assignment?
The Selma-to-Mongomery protest marches helped secure voting rights for minority citizens
The NAACP was organized to help secure full legal equality for minority citizens
The Civil Rights Act of 1968 outlawed many forms of discrimination in the housing market
The March on Washington helped rally nationwide support for the Civil Rights movement
Which of these was a major goal of Jane Addam's Settlement House movement in Chicago?
The founding of women's colleges
The introduction of prison reform
The assimilation of immigrants
The establishment of public libraries
In the late 1800s, Sandford B. Dole contributed to the expansion of the US by advocating the annexation of:
Puerto Rico
the Panama Canal Zone
Hawaii
the Philippines
How did the Zimmermann telegram influence US entry into WWI?
It announced the czar's overthrow in Russia
It revealed a proposed military alliance between Mexico & Germany
It contained orders for German U-boats to destroy British passenger ships
It described Romania's plan to abandon neutrality
The Fourteen Points reflected President Woodrow Wilson's belief that:
intervention in the affairs of other nations was never justifiable
travel among nations should be regulated by an international organization
no country should be allowed to spend more on defense than any other country
cooperation among international leaders was essential to maintaining world peace
What was a primary reason for the establishment of the Open Door Policy?
to protect the US trade in China
to gain control of the Panama Canal Zone
to encourage Chinese immigration to the US
to improve relations with China
The Spanish-American War (1898) marked a turning point in American foreign policy because the US:
developed a plan for peaceful coexistence
emerged as a new world power
pledged neutrality in future European conflicts
refused to become a colonial power
Which policy sought to further American interests in Latin America by using the financial power of American business?
Policy of "Watchful Waiting"
Big Stick Policy
balance of power
Dollar Diplomacy
Which overseas action most clearly illustrated the use of the "Roosevelt Corollary" to the Monroe Doctrine?
the purchase of Alaska from Russia
the declaration of war against Spain in 1898
the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands
the collection of debts owed by the Dominican Republic
What new lands did the US take over because of the Spanish American War?
Spain
Cuba
Guam
Phillipines
Puerto Rico
This foreign policy was aimed at protecting US business in Latin America.
Moral Diplomacy
Big Stick Policy
Roosevelt Corollary
Dollar Diplomacy
Open Door Policy
This foreign policy made the US a "police force" of the Western Hemisphere.
Moral Diplomacy
Big Stick Policy
Roosevelt Corollary
Dollar Diplomacy
Open Door Policy
A battleship is part of a _________________.
cavalry
Naval fleet
missionaries
The desire of the US to join the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans led to ___.
the election of Theodore Roosevelt.
the Spanish American war.
the building of the Panama Canal.
Foreign policy created under President Taft that had the U.S. exchanging financial support for the right to "help" countries make decisions about trade and other commercial ventures
Dollar Diplomacy
Moral Diplomacy
Big Stick Diplomacy
Immoral Diplomacy
The ratification of the 18th Amendment outlawing the sale of alcohol led to which of the following
The right for black males to vote
The creation of speakeasies
The rise of Richard Nixon
Aliens
Women like Susan B. Anthony fought for the right to vote of all women. Which Amendment gave women the right to vote nationwide?
16th Amendment
17th Amendment
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
Who was the U.S. Captain who argued that the U.S. needed a strong navy to acquire territories overseas
Teddy Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
Alfred Thayer Mayhan
William Howard Taft
What style of warfare is World War I best known for?
Trench Warfare
Stench Warfare
Nuclear Warfare
What type of weapon was heavily used during World War I?
Nuclear weapons
Chemical weapons like mustard gas
Jet airplanes
What did the U.S. do to silence any criticism of World War I?
Shoot anybody on site who criticized the war
Enact the Espionage and Sedition Acts of 1917
Give people money if they spoke positively about the war
limited economic opportunity and discrimination in the South resulted in African Americans migrating north for jobs
Great Migration
Harlem Renaissance
Great Flight
Great Renaissance
President Harding’s idea and campaign slogan for the US to return to life as it had been before WWI
"Prosperity is just around the corner"
"A return to normalcy"
"A chicken in every port, and a car in every garage."
"The business of America is business"
What were the causes of the Great Depression?
Economic instability, unemployement, overspeculation
Overspeculation in stock market, business failures, unregulated banking, tariffs
Tariffs, assembly line, monopolies ,political bosses
Breadlines, hoovervilles, bank failures, unemployment
What New Deal programs are still around that impact your life today?
Social Security & FDIC
Head Start & Food Stamps
Medicare & Social Security
HUAC & Head Start
What caused the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression?
Tornandos , hurricanes
Overfarming, drought
Overspeculation, tariffs
Too much snow & rain
What law forcibly sent people of Mexican descent to Mexico in order to reduce competition for jobs during the Great Depression?
Executive Order 9066
Chinese Exclusion Act
Mexican Repatriation Act
Reduce Job Act
What happened to the power of the President as a result of FDR’s Presidency?
Expanded the Executive Branch & Led to 22nd Amendment
Limited the Executive Branch & Led to 26th Amendment
What problem were both the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) developed to address?
Excessive stock market speculation
High unemploment
Increased use of credit
Overproduction of goods
