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- 1. Multiple Choice
During the 1920s, the influence of the Ku Klux Klan and the passage of laws setting immigration quotas illustrated the
rejection of traditional religious values
support for integrated public schools
negative reaction to the Scopes trial
growth of nativism
- 2. Multiple Choice
The Palmer Raids after World War I were controversial because the federal government
led a campaign against discrimination and racial segregation
imprisoned suffragists who led protest marches
violated the civil liberties of suspected radicals
granted asylum to European refugees
- 3. Multiple Choice
REVIEW: President Theodore Roosevelt earned a reputation as a trustbuster because he
favored the conservation of natural resources
used court actions to break up business monopolies
sided with labor unions against big business
opposed the efforts of consumer advocates
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which group’s economic situation in the 1920s is most accurately described in these statements?
farmers
railroad companies
manufacturers
factory workers
- 5. Multiple Choice
The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s is best known for
ending racial segregation in public facilities
promoting the cultural creativity of African Americans
encouraging passage of new voting rights legislation
supporting legislation to eliminate the Ku Klux Klan
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which factor best accounts for the affordability of Ford Model T automobiles in the 1920s?
the efficiencies created by the assembly line
the expertise of individual craftsmanship
strong support from labor unions
low taxes and government subsidies
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which statement is accurate about the information contained in the map?
Before 1920, many states allowed women some voting privileges.
Before 1920, southern states allowed women full voting rights.
Western states lagged behind other states in granting women voting rights.
Suffrage was not sought by American women until 1920.
- 8. Multiple Choice
During the 1920s, the Scopes trial and the dispute over Prohibition showed the clash between
rich people and poor people
traditional values and modernism
business owners and labor unions
the national government and state governments
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which economic condition of the 1920s was a major cause of the Great Depression?
Farm prices rose dramatically.
Industry overproduced consumer goods.
Banks were reluctant to lend money.
Demand increased faster than supply.
- 10. Multiple Choice
The 1920s are often called the Roaring Twenties because the decade was noted for
political reform
economic depression
social and cultural changes
ending Prohibition
- 11. Multiple Choice
The Great Migration that took place between 1915 and 1930 refers to
workers who left the northeast for the south
Native American Indians who left their reservations
middle-class whites who left cities to settle inthe suburbs
African Americans who left the rural south for northern cities
- 12. Multiple Choice
A major effect of the Harlem Renaissance was that it
exposed corruption in New York City politics
led to the end of the Great Migration
increased awareness of African American
culture
inspired the Progressive movement
- 13. Multiple Choice
During the 1920s, members of the Ku Klux Klan were closely associated with
favoring increased urbanization
promoting nativist ideas and policies
expanding educational opportunities for minorities
opposing the deportation of politicaldissidents
- 14. Multiple Choice
In the 1930s, the shaded area outlined on the map became known as the
Rust Belt
Dust Bowl
Continental Divide
Mississippi Delta
- 15. Multiple Choice
In the 1930s, what was a major impact of the events that occurred in the shaded area on the region’s population?
A large number of people migrated west.
Many people arrived seeking economic opportunity.
Farm prosperity raised land values.
Major dam building ended annual flooding.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which statement about the United States economy during the 1920s is true?
Federal regulation of business was strengthened.
The purchase of stocks steadily declined.
Mass production increased the supply of consumer goods.
Republican Party presidents supported unemployment insurance.
- 17. Multiple Choice
Based on the map, which region of the United States demonstrated the most support for complete voting rights for women before 1919?
New England
Midwest
South
West
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which document most directly addressed the concerns expressed by Abigail Adams in this passage?
Federalist Papers
Monroe Doctrine
Declaration of Sentiments
Emancipation Proclamation
- 19. Multiple Choice
The situation shown in this photograph occurred in which region?
Ohio River valley
Great Plains
Rocky Mountains
Northeast
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which conclusion is best supported by the information on the chart?
Business advertising had succeeded in selling more products.
Violence by labor had increased throughout the country.
Economic conditions had become worse.
The stock market had recovered in 1933.
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which activity is illustrated in this photograph?
picketing against United States involvement in World War I
making a statement of support for the League of Nations
protesting the nation’s denial of woman’s suffrage
supporting punishment of Germany for causing World War I
- 22. Multiple Choice
The Great Migration of African Americans between 1915 and 1930 was mainly a movement from
cities to suburban developments
northern farms to northern cities
southern cities to free land in the West
the rural South to northern cities
- 23. Multiple Choice
REVIEW: The Supreme Court decision in Schenck v.United States (1919) supported the position that during a national emergency
internal migration may be restricted
civil liberties of United States citizens may be limited
Congress may take control of the economy
minority groups may be segregated from the general population
- 24. Multiple Choice
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and the Gentlemen’s Agreement with Japan in 1907 both illustrate
the role of nativism in the development of United States policies
imperialist attitudes in foreign affairs
restrictive trading policies toward Asian nations
the influence of big business on foreign policy
- 25. Multiple Choice
What was the major cause of African American migration from the rural South to northern cities during World War I?
offers of free public education
availability of factory jobs
desire to live in integrated neighborhoods
opportunity to gain religious freedom
- 26. Multiple Choice
The term Harlem Renaissance best describes
state and federal laws passed to end racial discrimination
urban renewal efforts in New York City
government programs to promote African American businesses
a period of African American cultural achievements
- 27. Multiple Choice
In the 1920s, controversies over Prohibition, the National Origins Act, and the Scopes trial all reflected disagreement over the
effects of demobilization
cultural values of the American people
role of the federal government in the economy
influence of labor unions on American life
- 28. Multiple Choice
REVIEW: The Supreme Court decision in Marbury v.Madison (1803) increased the power of the federal courts by
increasing the number of judges
enabling the president to overturn lower-court decisions
establishing federal supremacy over stategovernments
establishing the principle of judicial review
- 29. Multiple Choice
REVIEW: A major reason for President Thomas Jefferson’s purchase of the Louisiana Territory was to
eliminate Spanish control of California
take possession of all of Florida
give the United States control of the Mississippi River
provide access to areas east of the AppalachianMountains
- 30. Multiple Choice
REVIEW: After the Civil War, which development limited economic opportunities for African Americans in the South?
creation of military districts
establishment of the Freedmen’s Bureau
use of the sharecropping system
ratification of the 14th amendment
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