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- 1. Multiple Choice
"I, Andrew Johnson, President of the United States. . . hereby grant and assure to all white persons who have, directly or indirectly, participated in the existing rebellion, except as hereinafter excepted, a full pardon, but upon the condition, nevertheless, that every such person will . . . take and subscribe the following oath . . ."
Source: Library of Congress
Based on this excerpt, why did Radical Republicans disagree with this proclamation?
They were interested in a quicker reunification of the nation
They were opposed to the Reconstruction Amendments
They wanted to punish former Confederates
They supported the legality of secession
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which statement describes the goal of Radical Republicans during Reconstruction
expanding suffrage to women
readmitting states to the Union
protecting the rights of African Americans
increasing the power of state governments
- 3. Multiple Choice
How did the Fifteenth Amendment expand on the rights granted in the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendments?
by granting the right to participate in the legal system
by imposing restrictions on states that denied suffrage
by protecting the right of African American men to vote
by requiring states to extend citizenship to African Americans
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which change resulted from the ratification of the Civil War amendments?
state governments were required to uphold regional traditions
courts were required to favor the interests of African Americans
The Federal government was required to ensure individual liberties
Elections were required to reflect the representation of African Americans
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which term best replaces the question mark?
Civil Service
Public Trusts
Debt Peonage
Limited Partnerships
- 6. Multiple Choice
How did the Black Codes affect Southern society after the Civil War?
by formalizing discrimination against African Americans
by protecting African Americans from debt peonage
by providing educational opportunities for African Americans
by encouraging African Americans to own land
- 7. Multiple Choice
Read the following excerpt...
John D. Rockefeller, merged the operation of many large companies . . . Standard Oil . . . came to monopolize 90% of the industry, severely limiting competition. These monopolies were often accused of intimidating smaller businesses and competitors in order to maintain high prices and profits.
What was one consequence of the actions described in this excerpt?
The Sherman Anti-Trust Act was passed
Support for imperialist policies increased
The Social Security system was established
Dependence on foreign fossil fuels increased
- 8. Multiple Choice
Based on the bar graph, which development explains the change in the data shown in the graph?
the invention of the automobile
the use of the Bessemer process
the growing threat of foreign invasion
the increased regulation of business
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which industry was most important to the US economy during the industrial revolution?
oil
steel
textiles
chemicals
- 10. Multiple Choice
Through the wide distribution of agricultural products, raw manufactured materials, and finished consumer goods from other industries, the railroads fostered mass production and opened new national markets. A company could create a mass-produced product - whether sewing machines or plows - in one region of the country and transport it via rail for sale in another region.
Source: Harvard Business School
Which phases best describes the topic of this excerpt?
increased production in textiles during the First Industrial Revolution
expansion of the railroad system during the Second Industrial Revolution
increased immigrant population for labor durign the Second Industrial Revolution
use of interchangeable parts in manufacturing during the First Industrial Revolution
- 11. Multiple Choice
On October 9, 1876, [the inventor] and Thomas A. Watson talked by telephone to each other over a two-mile wire stretched between Cambridge and Boston. It was the first wire conversation ever held. Yesterday afternoon the same two men talked by telephone to each other over a 3,400-mile wire between New York and San Francisco. . . THey heard each other much more distinctly than they did in their first talk thirty-eight years ago.
Source: The New York Times, "Phone to Pacific from Atlantic, 1915
Which inventor made the historic phone call referenced in the excerpt above?
Thomas Edison
Samuel Morse
Alexander Graham Bell
John Moses Browning
- 12. Multiple Choice
What effect did George Pullman's sleeping car have on transportation?
It alleviated(reduce a problem) crowded conditions on railway lines
It reduced the rates charged by railroad companies
It allowed trains to travel faster while using less fuel
It made long trips on trains more comfortable for travelers
- 13. Multiple Choice
Source: Federal Judicial Center
How did these quotas affect Asians differently from Europeans?
Racial discrimination against Asians decreased
Many Asian Americans lost their privileges of U.S. citizenship
Few Asians were legally given permission to enter the country
Asian Americans were charged more to enter the United States.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which factor contributed most to the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?
rise of nativism
lack of mining jobs
economic war in Asia
overcrowded neighborhoods
- 15. Multiple Choice
Based on the statistic about immigration above, how did this population change affect the Second Industrial Revolution?
It decreased the level of corporate profits
It reduced the demand for new technology
It provided a source of cheap labor in urban areas
It established a market for consumer goods in rural areas
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which event is evidence the Sinclair's novel The Jungle had an important impact on the United States?
adoption of the 18th Amendment establishing Prohibition
passage of legislation requiring federal inspection of meat
passage of legislation limiting immigration
adoption of reforms in public education
- 17. Multiple Choice
Presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan decried the Gold Standard stating, "you shall not crucify mankind on a cross of gold." Which of the following would have been most likely to support him in 1896?
a Kansas farmer
a Philadelphia merchant
a Chicago industrial worker
A New York Republican Party member
- 18. Multiple Choice
Sponsored by Vermont Congressman Justin Morrill, the Morrill Act was signed into law by Abraham Lincoln on July 2, 1862, . . . the Morrill Act provided each state with 30,000 acres of Federal land for each member in their Congressional delegation. The land was then sold by the states . . .
Source: Library of Congress
What was one result of this legislation?
the closure of mines
the opening of colleges
the creation of a national park system
the termination of restrictions on immigration
- 19. Multiple Choice
"If there's a fire in Ninth, Tenth, or Eleventh Street, for example, any hour of the day or night, I'm usually there . . . If a family is burned out I dont ask them whether they are Republicans or Democrats and I don't refor them ot the Charity Organization Society, which would investigate their case in a month or two and would decide they were worthy of help about the time they are dead from starvation. I just get [a plice to live] for them, buy clothes for them . . . and fix them up till they get things runnin' again."
George Washington Plunkitt, Tammany Hall precinct captain, 1905
What did Tammany Hall precinct captain Plunkitt expect in return for providing such help for people?
their political loyalty
their promise of money
their naturalization as citizens
their promise to stay out of trouble
- 20. Multiple Choice
What does this late nineteenth-century political cartoon by Thomas Nast satirize?
the corruption of progressive reformers
the corruption of urban political machines
the arrival of carpetbaggers to exploit the south
the disagreements between Republicans and Democrats
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which reason best explains why the United States adopted the Open Door policy?
desire to be a military ally with China
desire to protect trading rights in China
fear of Chinese investment in US industry
fear of a decline in Chinese immigration to the United States
- 22. Multiple Choice
What did the publication of this and similar news stories encourage Congress to do?
improve naval safety
declare war on Spain
pass anti-terrorist legislation
conduct a criminal investigation
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which phrase best completes this list?
Acquiring access to new markets
Preventing the expansion of communism
Providing employment to new immigrants
Reducing the number of businesses moving to foreign countries
- 24. Multiple Choice
How did the United States benefit from acquiring as a result of the Spanish-American War?
by gaining economic access to new markets
by creating protective tariffs on foreign products
by encouraging immigration to serve new industries
by establishing military alliances with worldwide nations
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes the historical significance of this cartoon?
The United States increased its territory through imperialist policies
The United States expanded its policy of containing communism
The United States established lenient immigration laws
The United States entered a period of isolationism
- 26. Multiple Choice
Which term best describes this style of journalism?
muckraking journalism
community journalism
analytic journalism
yellow journalism
- 27. Multiple Choice
This excerpt is from and address by President Woodrow Wilson to the US Congress in 1914.
"The people of the United States are drawn from many nations, and chiefly from the nations now at war. . . We must be impartial in thought as well as in action. . ."
What goal is President Wilson justifying in this excerpt?
internment for foreign workers
neutrality toward military conflicts
financial support for Allied Powers
trade restrictions against the Central Powers
- 28. Multiple Choice
How did the Zimmermann Telegram contribute to US involvement in WWI?
It contained a promise by Germany for aid to help Mexico regain lost territory
It revealed Germany's intention to invade Belgium despite its neutrality.
It revealed Germany's responsibility for an assassination in the Balkans.
It revealed Germany's disagreement with Spain over the succession to the throne.
- 29. Multiple Choice
What was the main purpose of the US government selling war bonds during WWI?
to promote civic duty
to fund the war effort
to make emergency currency
to prevent the Great Depression
- 30. Multiple Choice
How did the War Industries Board ensure that the United States military had the supplies necessary to fight in WWI?
It set price ceilings
it set production quotas
It set strict quality controls.
It set minimum wage requirements
- 31. Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes African American participation during World War I?
African Americans served in combat which put an end to discrimination
African Americans served served in combat but continued to experience discrimination
African Americans rejected military service because of persistent discrimination
African Americans rejected military service because of limited combat opportunities.
- 32. Multiple Choice
The success of the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia, and the spread of communism in European and American labor unrest, encouraged a social reaction in the United States known as the Red Scare.
Which event was a result of this domestic reaction to international communism?
the Sacco and Vanzetti trial
the Prohibition Movement
the Roaring Twenties
the New Deal
- 33. Multiple Choice
Spurred by numerous bombings and strikes, Attorney General Alexander Palmer sets about a campaign to crush radical "Reds" in the United States.
Source: Library of Congress
Which political group was the primary target of this "campaign"?
Communists
Democrats
Fascists
Republicans
- 34. Multiple Choice
Which phrase best explains why the United States supported this plan?
desire to continue the harsh punishment of Germany
desire to reduce the influence of the banking industry in Europe
fears that the continuation of reparations would strengthen Germany
fears that the collapse of reparations would cause instability in Europe
- 35. Multiple Choice
As World War 1 drew to a close, he [Senator William E. Borah] emerged as the leader and spokesman of the "irreconcilables" - the group of predominately Republican senators whose unbending opposition to American participation in the League of Nations helped insure the defeat of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 and 1920
Source: United States Senate
Which statement best describes the primary reason this group opposed membership in the League of Nations?
It would involve the United States in foreign wars
It would encourage immigration to the United States
It would require the United States to pay war debts for allies
IT would allow the spread of communism in the United States
- 36. Multiple Choice
Which change was most responsible for the actions described in this excerpt?
the decline of immigrant labor to work in factories
the use of new marketing methods to attract custormers
the use of high interest rates to control consumer spending
the decrease in the use of technology to increase production
- 37. Multiple Choice
How did economic prosperity during the 1920s affect consumers?
People hoarded gold to keep investments secure
People used installment plans to make purchases
People paid less in taxes because of tax loopholes
People had less debt because of low interest rates
- 38. Multiple Choice
The excerpt above was written by Zora Neale Hurston during the Harlem Renaissance.
Which statement best describes how writings such as these affected African Americans during this time period?
African Americans were better able to assimilate into white culture
African Americans were inspired to create a new country for themselves
African Americans were prompted to take action against those who mistreated them
African Americans were able to develop a greater sense of pride about their cultural heritage
- 39. Multiple Choice
Which action influenced by fundamentalist Protestant religious groups increased the power of organized crime in the 1920s?
growth of the movie industry
direct election of US Senators
prohibition of alcohol production
start of the Harlem Renaissance
- 40. Multiple Choice
What was one way this type of protest affected civil rights for women?
Financial support for women's colleges was increased
Social programs for widows and orphans
Fair labor practices and equal pay regulations were established
Women's voting rights were ratified in a constitutional amendment
- 41. Multiple Choice
Which phrase best completes this list?
Form independent political parties
End racial violence such as lynchings
Sponsor emigration to foreign countries
Organize nonviolent protests such as sit-ins
- 42. Multiple Choice
Unlike Booker T. Washington, which action did Marcus Garvey advocate for African Americans during the 1920s?
earning respect and dignity through a vocations
returning to lands of origin to preserve cultural roots
accepting the status quo to maintain peaceful relations
changing laws and practices through civil disobedience
- 43. Multiple Choice
Which statement best explains why W.E.B. Du Bois disagreed with Booker T. Washington about achieving equality?
Du Bois viewed Washington's emphasis on economics as being too limited
Du Bois felt Washington was too vocal in calling for economic development
Du Bois demanded that Washington be less harsh in criticizing American society
Du Bois argued that Washington overlooked economics while promoting civil rights
- 44. Multiple Choice
Which expression most accurately illustrates the concept of nativism?
"Help Wanted - Irish Need Not Apply"
"Go West, young man"
"American - first in war and peace"
"The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself"
- 45. Multiple Choice
In the 1920s, what did the Sacco and Vanzetti case, the Red Scare, and the activities of the Ku Klux Klan all represent?
greater social freedom for Americans
victories over discrimination
support for Prohibition
threats to civil liberties
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