US History
Which contribution did Henry Bessemer make to industrialism?
A. He improved methods for generating energy.
B. He developed methods for mining resources.
C. He developed manufacturing with assembly lines.
D. He improved the manufacturing of construction material.
D. He improved the manufacturing of construction material.
In the United States, which factor caused a significant increase in urban migration from 1850 to 1900?
A. declining demand for food production
B. declining interest in family life
C. rapid industrial development
D. rapid agricultural expansion
C. rapid industrial development
The Gentlemen’s Agreement of 1907 limited immigration to the United States of people from which country?
A. China
B. Ireland
C. Japan
D. Russia
C. Japan
On which point did supporters of Social Darwinism and supporters of Social Gospel fundamentally disagree?
A. the role of government in society
B. the role of the corporation in society
C. the importance of religion in society
D. the importance of the family in society
A. the role of government in society
Why did farmers resist the actions of railroad monopolies in the late 19th century?
A. because aggressive competition for railroad workers led to higher farm wages
B. because discriminatory shipping rates increased distribution costs for farmers
C. because extensive railroad expansion reduced available farmland
D. because federal grants aided railroads at the expense of farmers
B. because discriminatory shipping rates increased distribution costs for farmers
Which role did Samuel Gompers play in the labor movement?
A. He prosecuted corrupt public office holders.
B. He documented the conditions of child laborers through photographs.
C. He petitioned the government to reduce industrial regulations.
D. He advocated to improve working conditions for industrial laborers.
D. He advocated to improve working conditions for industrial laborers.
Which two events were accomplished during President Theodore Roosevelt’s administration?
A. passage of legislation regulating the sale of food and drugs
B. repeal of the progressive income tax
C. preservation of nearly two hundred million acres for national forests
D. establishment of a foreign policy of moral diplomacy
E. departure from the League of Nations
A. passage of legislation regulating the sale of food and drugs
C. preservation of nearly two hundred million acres for national forests
How did Anne Dallas Dudley make a contribution to Tennessee history?
A. She established the first health clinics for women and children.
B. She cast the final vote in the legislature to approve the 19th Amendment.
C. She played a significant role in the women’s suffrage movement.
D. She became the first woman representative in the legislature.
C. She played a significant role in the women’s suffrage movement.
Which statement describes the reason the Zimmermann Note contributed to the U.S. entry into World War I?
A. The United States had allowed the conflict to escalate through neutrality.
B. Germany had declared its intention to ally itself with Mexico.
C. Germany was actively interfering with crucial foreign alliances.
D. The United States had trade interests with Mexico.
B. Germany had declared its intention to ally itself with Mexico.
Which military strategy was most responsible for the long stalemate between France and Germany during World War I?
A. aerial warfare
B. trench warfare
C. introduction of tanks
D. use of chemical weapons
B. trench warfare
What was the central reason for the United States’ refusal to join the League of Nations?
A. fear of increased debt
B. fear of trade embargos
C. fear of increased taxation
D. fear of foreign entanglements
D. fear of foreign entanglements
Which kind of music did the Grand Ole Opry help popularize?
A. Jazz
B. Blues
C. Rock and Roll
D. Country and Western
D. Country and Western
By 1929, how did the growth of the air transportation business most affect U.S. citizens?
A. Passengers no longer had access to trains or buses.
B. Workers were able to commute over longer distances to their jobs.
C. Passengers and mail were able to travel quickly over long distances.
D. Automobiles were no longer used for long trips.
C. Passengers and mail were able to travel quickly over long distances.
How did the Harlem Renaissance most contribute to the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s?
A. by bringing public awareness to segregation in the military
B. by electing African Americans to serve in government
C. by beginning the process of abolishing discriminatory laws
D. by promoting African-American culture as a source of pride
D. by promoting African-American culture as a source of pride
How did the flappers of the 1920s most contribute to societal change in the United States?
A. by practicing civil disobedience
B. by promoting racial equality
C. by supporting nativist policies
D. by challenging cultural norms
C. by supporting nativist policies
Which reason led to the 1925 prosecution of John Scopes in Dayton, Tennessee?
A. a belief that radical philosophies would threaten political stability
B. a concern that federal laws would undermine freedom of speech
C. a concern that scientific theories would undermine traditional values
D. a belief that alcohol consumption would threaten the stability of families
C. a concern that scientific theories would undermine traditional values
Which factor contributed to the severity of the Great Depression?
A. Companies failed to produce enough merchandise.
B. Individuals purchased stocks with borrowed money.
C. Workers went on strike to stop production.
D. Real estate prices became overly inflated.
B. Individuals purchased stocks with borrowed money.
Which of these contributed most to the creation of Hoovervilles during the Great Depression?
A. widespread unemployment
B. mass migrations to rural areas
C. the collapse of public relief agencies
D. the passage of economic recovery measures
A. widespread unemployment
What impact did the Agricultural Adjustment Act have on the Great Depression?
A. It reduced the price of farmland.
B. It helped increase crop prices.
C. It provided low interest loans to ranchers.
D. It established a minimum wage for farmers.
B. It helped increase crop prices.
At the 1945 Potsdam Conference, why did Allied leaders agree to divide Germany into four zones of occupation?
A. to secure free trade with Germany
B. to oversee the demilitarization of Germany
C. to conduct trials against war criminals from Germany
D. to restore former government officials to power in Germany
B. to oversee the demilitarization of Germany
Which means did Adolf Hitler use to gain power before World War II?
A. He capitalized on a robust German economy and international respect.
B. He relied on widespread discontent and extreme nationalism.
C. He relied on the support of labor unions and business interests.
D. He was considered by most countries as preferable to communism.
B. He relied on widespread discontent and extreme nationalism.
Prior to entering World War II, which action did the United States take in response to the treatment of Jews in Europe?
A. applied strong diplomatic pressure
B. accepted a very limited number of refugees
C. called for international economic sanctions
D. supported resistance movements with supplies
B. accepted a very limited number of refugees
Which World War II action occurred under the leadership of General Douglas MacArthur?
A. the liberation of the Philippines
B. the invasion into North Africa
C. the victory at Normandy
D. the occupation of Berlin
A. the liberation of the Philippines
For which contribution are Navajo soldiers most remembered during World War II?
A. fighting bravely in a pivotal battle
B. successfully defending a strategic location
C. developing an undetectable technique for spying
D. developing an unbreakable code for communication
D. developing an unbreakable code for communication
Why did President Franklin Roosevelt create the Fair Employment Practices Committee during World War II?
A. to ensure that government contractors paid adequate wages for women
B. to ensure that government contractors avoided racial discrimination in hiring
C. to ensure that government contractors provided a safe working environment
D. to ensure that government contractors avoided excessive overtime for workers
B. to ensure that government contractors avoided racial discrimination in hiring