U.S. History Mid-Year Review - Part Two

Terms and Vocabulary

100

What historical period was a time of social activism and marked by legislation to correct the inequalities of low-paying workers? A. The Gilded Age B. Reconstruction C. The Progressive Era D. Imperialism

C. The Progressive Era

200

What was the name given to the laws that wouldn't allow former slaves' citizenship and voting rights? A. Jim Crow B. Anti Trust C. Homestead D. Lend-Lease

A. Jim Crow

300

What type of reporting is based upon sensationalism, bias, and exaggerations? It is usually very poorly researched and unfactual. A. Transcendentalism B. Muckraking C. Censorship D. Yellow Journalism

D. Yellow Journalism

400

Beginning in the 1880s, immigrants experienced intense "xenophobia" from the American people. What does xenophobia mean? A. irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries B. policy of protecting the interests of native-born inhabitants against those of immigrants C. devotion and loyalty to one's own country D. support and encouragement an individual feels by an organization

A. irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries

500

Political machines, like Tammany Hall, became popular during the Progressive Era. What are political machines? A. Organizations that sought members at the federal level B. Organizations that replaced the churches role in large communities C. Organizations that made their members pay a weekly dues D. Organizations that provided social services and jobs in exchange for votes.

D. Organizations that provided social services and jobs in exchange for votes.

Immigration

100

Many urban immigrants at the turn of the century participated in city politics. They traditionally supported the political machines... A. provided essential services to immigrants. B. replicated political practices of their homelands C. discouraged immigrants from participating in the community D. were supported by urban reformers

A. provided essential services to immigrants.

200

Beginning in late 19th century, the majority of immigrants entering the United States, specifically New York City, lived in... A. rural farms B. overcrowded, urban tenements C. suburban houses D. rent-controlled apartments

B. overcrowded, urban tenements

300

Which one of these sentences demonstrates a negative bias? A. The immigrants of the 1900s were immoral and lazy upon their arrival in the United States. B. The immigrants of the 1900s worked in harsh factory conditions for very low wages.

A. The immigrants of the 1900s were immoral and lazy upon their arrival in the United States.

400

The following definition best describes what political policy: "the policy of protecting the interests of native-born inhabitants against those of immigrants." A. Communism B. Capitalism C. Multi Culturalism D. Nativism

D. Nativism

500

Which example best defines a "sweatshop"? A. office where workers sit in cubicles for eight hours a day for average wages B. factory where manual workers are employed at low wages for long hours and under poor conditions C. a fitness club and spa where people can relax D a business that provides goods to another entity based on a contract

B. factory where manual workers are employed at low wages for long hours and under poor conditions

Progressive Era

100

Which U.S. President's motto is "Speak softly and carry a big stick." A. Harry Truman B. Woodrow Wilson C. Theodore Roosevelt D. Henry Cabot Lodge

C. Theodore Roosevelt

200

Which of the following groups benefited the most from reform legislation during the Progressive Era? A. African Americans B. American Indians C. Big Businesses D. Factory Workers

D. Factory Workers

300

After the popularity of Upton Sinclair, the US Congress passed a law for which of the following? A. lowering production at meatpacking factories B. finding research to fight polio C. limiting the amount of workers factories can hire D. implementing better regulation of food quality

D. implementing better regulation of food quality

400

The Sherman Antitrust Act did which of the following: A. Allowed government to seize private businesses and place them under public control. B. Prevented US businesses from creating subsidiaries in foreign countries. C. Made business monopolies illegal D. Created a monetary standard based on gold and silver.

C. Made business monopolies illegal

500

The role of journalism transformed during the Progressive Era because... A. It helped big businesses sell their products. B. It uncovered scandals and evoked people's emotions. C. It started covering US politics for the first time. D. It became the leader in the literacy movement.

B. Journalism uncovered scandals and evoked people's emotions.

Westward Expansion

100

Joseph O'Sullivan coined what term in 1839 to describe national expansion from the East Coast to the Pacific Ocean? A. Continentalism B. Manifest Destiny C. Imperialism D. Muckraking

B. Manifest Destiny

200

The US government passed the Pacific Railway Act to... A. Improve the lives of slaves B. Expand the US empire overseas C. Settle the Midwest and western parts of the country. D. Provide aid to Native Americans on the Great Plains.

C. Settle the Midwest and Western parts of the country.

300

The invention of the railroads led to which of the following: A. More political rights for former slaves B. Less Native American conflicts C. Mass production of automobiles D. Reduced travel time

D. Reduced travel time

400

Which of the following inventions is most closely associated with Western Migration in the 1800s? A. Automobiles B. Light Bulb C. Railroads D. Cotton Gin

C. Railroads

500

This act, passed in 1862, gave U.S. citizens up to 160 acres of public land in the West if they agreed to live on the land and farm it for at least five years. A. Sherman Anti Trust Act B. Volstead Act C. Meat Inspection Act D. Homestead Act

D. Homestead Act

Miscellaneous

100

Which situation would a historian need to use secondary sources to understand a specific event with little bias? A. Studying different interpretations of a historical event B. Analyzing the private lives of historical individuals C. Explaining political decisions of historical leaders D. Attempting to understand personal accounts in history

A. Studying different interpretations of a historical event.

200

Which potential newspaper headline is an example of "yellow journalism?" A. The Maine sank in the Havana Harbor B. Who or what destroyed the Maine? C. Destruction of the warship Maine was the work of an enemy D. The Maine blow up: terrible explosion on board the US battleship

C. Destruction of the warship Maine was the work of an enemy

300

Which one of these facts is NOT a description of Theodore Roosevelt? A. famous "Rough Rider" B. Strengthened the US Navy C. President during the Spanish-American War D. First American to win the Nobel Peace Prize

C. President during the Spanish-American War

400

What is one important result from the Spanish-American War? A. A national declaration of War could only be decided by the US President B. US lost political influence in Latin America C. The media became an influence in shaping American public opinion towards national events D. Small colonies began claiming national independence

C. The media became an influence in shaping American public opinion towards national events

500

The Lend-Lease Act allowed the United States government to provide military aid to any country whose defense was important to the US. The passage of this policy was in response to... A. German military aggression in Europe B. Italian control in North Africa C. Japanese invasion of China D. German alliance with the Soviet Union

A. German military aggression in Europe