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- 1. Multiple Choice
According to this 1871 cartoon by Thomas Nast, which of these was a result of the growth of political machines in the late nineteenth century?
new citizens were often unable to exercise their voting rights and were not supported by the political machines
City governments were providing high quality services to residents
Politicians were profiting from kickbacks and bribes on public contracts
New developments within urban centers were not supported by political groups.
- 2. Multiple Choice
In the late 1800s, Sanford B. Dole contributed to the expansion of the United States by advocating the annexation of
Puerto Rico
the Panama Canal Zone
Hawaii
the Philippines
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which idea was first proposed by the Populist Party and later enacted by a constitutional amendment?
Direct election of Senators by voters
Unrestricted immigration
Social security payments to the unemployed
Prohibition of racial segregation in education
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was the main reason for the rapid settlement of the Great Plains during the late 1800s?
Congress passed a law requiring all public lands to be sold at auction.
Congress passed a law allowing people to claim public land and convert it to private property through homesteading.
Speculators bought large parcels of land and then built factory towns to attract new immigrants.
Native Americans sold most of their tribal lands directly to railroad companies.
- 5. Multiple Choice
How did Andrew Carnegie contribute to civic and social life in the United States?
By promoting spiritual and moral values in public schools
By supporting conservative ideals in federal legislation and foreign policy
By establishing philanthropic organizations dedicated to education and the arts
By creating a charitable foundation to end hunger.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What economic benefit did nativist in California seek from the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?
More jobs for non-Chinese Americans
Less competition with European manufacturers in China
Fewer imports from China in competition with local goods
Reduced Chinese ownership of California gold discoveries
- 7. Multiple Choice
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.
- 8. Multiple Choice
This excerpt justifies the American Anti-Imperialist League's opposition to U.S. actions in the Philippines for what reason?
Its alliance with Spain had drawn the U.S. into an unjust war.
The motives for U.S. actions went against core American values.
The Philippines was an independent nation when the U.S. invaded.
Congress had not given approval for military action as the Constitution required.
- 9. Multiple Choice
This table supports the conclusion that in 1900 -
people moved to areas with religious protections to those in their native country
geographic proximity to native countries influenced immigration patterns
economic incentives offered by native countries encourage emigration
people moved to areas with government regulations similar to those in their native country
- 10. Multiple Choice
These lyrics are representative of a movement that culminated in a constitutional amendment during the -
Harlem Renaissance
New Deal
Reconstruction Era
Progressive Era
- 11. Multiple Choice
This advertisement for land represents which of the primary goals of the Dawes Act?
To give American Indians more land
To keep tribes from participating in farming and other agricultural based businesses
To break up tribal lands and assimilate American Indians to American culture
To provide additional opportunities for tribes to make money
- 12. Multiple Choice
In response to public concern over issues raised by Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle," the federal government expanded its role in
working with labor unions to increase worker salaries
taking responsibility for the safety of consumers
setting limits on the growth of private industry
implementing social welfare programs
- 13. Multiple Choice
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
- 14. Multiple Choice
Based on the excerpt, which goals did Willard support?
Enforcing work safety laws and providing at-home childcare for women
Granting suffrage and improving working conditions for women
Establishing political parties and promoting collective bargaining for women
Providing opportunities to run for office and join unions for women
- 15. Multiple Choice
In the Zimmerman Telegram created by Germany, which country was promised their land back if they joined their war effort?
Saudi Arabia
Canada
Mexico
Spain
- 16. Multiple Choice
an agreement between nations to work together for a common goal or to defend each other in the event of war
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
- 17. Multiple Choice
When did World War I begin?
1929
1914
1884
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat did soldiers in WWI usually fight from?tanksairplanestrenchesships
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