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- 1. Multiple ChoiceImperialism is __________.when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nationwhen a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrializewhen a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nationwhen weak nations join together to fight a strong nation
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe poem, The White Man's Burden, by Rudyard Kipling, represents the belief that European culture was _______.superior to other culturesmisunderstood by Americansthe oldest culture in the worlda replica of Ancient Greek culture
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat US document threatened war against any European nations that tried to create new colonies in the Western Hemisphere?The Monroe DoctrineThe US ConstitutionThe Declaration of the Rights of ManThe Treaty of Kanagawa
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat was a result of the US helping Panama gain independence?Panama gave the US the Statue of LibertyPanama created a national holiday to honor the USPanama refused to join Simon Bolivar's war against the USThe US was allowed to build the Panama Canal
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhy was the Spanish-American War fought?The US wanted to help Cuba gain independence from Spain so that the US could have access to Cuba's natural resourcesThe US blamed to sinking of the USS Maine on SpainThe Spanish Ambassador wrote a letter criticizing the presidentAll of these
- 6. Multiple Choice
What government policy is demonstrated in the political cartoon?
methods of collecting debt from European Nations
foreign policy of Teddy Roosevelt
peaceful relations with the Caribbean
plan for trade regulations with China
- 7. Multiple Choice
The Roosevelt Corollary was seen as a statement which was built upon which of the following?
Declaration of Independence
Platt Amendment
Monroe Doctrine
Open Door Policy
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why is the Spanish American War of 1898 often considered a major turning point in U.S. History?
It revealed that the U.S. had become a world power.
It marked the first american victory over a European power.
It demonstrated the need for better communications in wartime.
It showed American support for european economic interests in East Africa.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which factor is most closely associated with the decision of the United States to declare war on Spain in 1898?
yellow journalism
unrestricted submarine warfare
labor union pressure
isolationist policy
- 10. Multiple Choice
What was the motivation behind building the Panama Canal, as referenced in the cartoon to the right?
to decrease trade with other countries
create an easier access between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean
to decrease the exposure of yellow fever to US soldiers
to be in compliance with the Platt Amendment
- 11. Multiple Choice
What was the greatest physical challenges that workers had to face during the construction of the Panama Canal?
cutting through hills and jungles
draining swamp lands
insects carrying malaria and yellow fever
building railway to carry supplies and equipment
- 12. Multiple Choice
The excerpt below is from Alfred T. Mahan's "The Influence of Sea Power upon History, published in 1890.
England's naval bases have been in all parts of the world and her fleets have at once protected them, kept open the communications between them, and relied upon them for shelter....colonies attached to the mother-country afford, therefore, the surest means of supporting abroad the sea power of a country....Britain's power was everywhere that her ships could reach.
In this book, Mahan urged Americans to build a large navy and acquire colonies as Britain had. What other strategy did Mahan advocate for the U.S. to succeed as a naval power?
developing an air force
having a large standing army
placing military bases in Europe
building a canal through Central America
- 13. Multiple Choice
Based on your knowledge of the Second Industrial Revolution in the United States, what statement is this cartoon making?
The federal government is ruining the oil industry by placing too many restrictions and regulations on business owners.
The oil industry is thriving due to a healthy working relationship with the federal government.
The owner of Standard Oil has too much power and influence over the federal government.
Emissions from oil refineries are polluting the air and harming the environment.
- 14. Multiple Choice
How did Henry Flagler impact Florida?
He helped bring air conditioning to the state, attracting tourists.
He helped to develop the transportation and tourism industries.
He bought and developed much of the land in Florida during the land boom.
He invented many modern appliances that brought Florida into a modern age.
- 15. Multiple Choice
In 1776, British economist Adam Smith published An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
In his book, Smith argued that the most prosperous economies were those that (1) protected private property rights and (2) were largely free of government interference.
In one of the most well-known phrases from the book, Smith said that private citizens who pursue their own interests as if led by an "invisible hand" do the most for society at large — not government interference.
Based on the passage, which of the following was a belief of Adam Smith?
Government taxation of property is the moral
equivalent of theft.
Businesses should decide which goods and services
to produce.
The factors of production should aim to benefit
society, not individuals.
The government must completely deny all
economic responsibility.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Statement A: The “invisible hand” will regulate market wages and prices without the need for government regulation.
Statement B: Laborers represent the foundation of the economy and thus are deserving of support from the government.
Statement C: The government ought to ensure economic success by passing anti-trust legislation.
Statement D: Child labor must be abolished if we are going to stop the cycle of poverty.
Which of the following above statements best supports the philosophy of laissez faire capitalism?
statement A
statement B
statement C
statement D
- 17. Multiple Choice
What was the significance of the passage of the Interstate Commerce Act (1887) & the Sherman Antitrust Act (1890)?
They encouraged Big Business to grow by passing protective tariffs.
They prevented poor quality goods from being shipped across state lines
They were both used to break up labor unions that interfered with free enterprise.
They established the principle that Congress could regulate business in certain circumstances.
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the illustration?
horizontal integration
vertical integration
trust complny
holding company
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which issue is addressed in the cartoon?
the influence of labor unions
the excessive power of Big Business
the dangerous conditions of factory labor
the corruption of political machines in American cities
- 20. Multiple Choice
The theory that life consists of competitive struggles in which only the strong survive is called
sovereignty
annexation
Social Darwinism
Extractive economics
- 21. Multiple Choice
Why did the Populist Party attract millions of supporters?
They only appealed to farmers
They attracted members of the Farmers' Alliance
They appealed to the interests of farmers and factory workers
They formed the first labor unions in the American North East
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which statement best completes the graphic organizer?
Farmers organized the Grange movement and the Populist Party.
The government authorized the unlimited coinage of silver to help farmers.
Populists demanded that the government help farmers by raising tariffs.
The government demanded that farmers slaughter livestock to increase prices.
- 23. Multiple Choice
“Having behind us the producing masses of this nation and the world, supported by the commercial interests, the laboring interests, and the toilers everywhere, we will answer their demand for a gold standard by saying to them: ‘You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns; you shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold.’”
William Jennings Bryan
Cross of Gold Speech 1896
Based on this speech, what issue was central to Bryan’s 1896 campaign for the Presidency?
support the rights of African Americans in the South
a policy of bimetallism that would help farmers by raising crop prices
to control the flow of immigrants from Southern and Eastern Europe
higher tariffs to protect American manufacturers from foreign competition
- 24. Multiple Choice
Andrew Carnegie's reputation was significantly damaged by the events of the Homestead Strike of 1892.
Which of the following statements about the strike is correct?
Members of an anti union organization infiltrated a group of striking Carnegie Steel workers and assassinated the workers' leader during a protest.
A demonstration led by Carnegie Steel workers in Chicago protesting for an eight-hour workday ended when dynamite was thrown into the crowd of protesters.
Carnegie's company lowered wages for workers at a Carnegie Steel plant in Pennsylvania, leading to a violent conflict between workers and local managers.
Carnegie Steel workers organized a boycott of the company's products and refused to end their standoff until working conditions in Carnegie's factories improved.
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which of the following caused workers at the Pullman Company to go on strike in 1894?
The US attorney general issued an injunction prohibiting Pullman workers from striking.
Company officials demanded that Pullman workers sign a pledge never to join any union.
The Railway Union's switchmen went on strike and asked for support of Pullman workers.
The company cut wages drastically and then refused to meet with a delegation of workers.
- 26. Multiple Choice
The excerpt and the cartoon below are from William Jennings Bryan's speech at the Democratic Convention of 1896.
"Having behind us the producing masses of this nation and the world, supported by the commercial interests, the laboring interests, and the toilers everywhere, we will answer their demand for a gold standard by saying to them: 'You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns; you shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold."
Based on this speech, what did Bryan demand in his subsequent campaign for the Presidency?
The acquisition of colonies to increase employment opportunities.
The creation of a national park system to protect the nation's wildlife.
A policy of bimetallism that would help farmers by increasing inflation and raising crop prices.
Higher tariffs to protect American manufacturers from foreign competition.
- 27. Multiple Choice
This controversial event in Chicago (1886) resulted in seven police and four protester fatalities, as well greatly discrediting the union movement.
Wrigley Riot
Pullman Strike
Haymarket Riot
Homestead Strike
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