Unit 4: Industrialization, the Gilded Age, & the Progressive Era
Unit 5: World War I
Unit 6: The Roaring Twenties & the Great Depression
Double Jeopardy
Triple Jeopardy
100
Which statement below shows the best definition of the "New South"?
A A move towards industrialization and urbanization that began after the Civil War.
B A highly segregated society based on a class system.
C A vision for racial integration with peace and a prosperous Southern economy.
D A move towards industrialization and urbanization that began after World War I.
A: A move towards industrialization and urbanization that began after the Civil War.
100
How did the publication of the Zimmermann Telegram impact the United States and its role in World War I?
A It provided funding to increase the size of the military.
B It generated public support for involvement in the war.
C It helped create an alliance with the Central Powers.
D It inspired anti-war protests in Washington, D.C.
B It generated public support for involvement in the war.
100
This is a photograph of a band from the 1920s.
This band was most likely started during what era?
A Great Depression
B Harlem Renaissance
C Spanish-American War
D World War I
B Harlem Renaissance
100
This cartoon was published in 1901 and depicts John D. Rockefeller.
Why does is the cartoonist portraying Rockefeller as a king?
A Rockefeller was married to the Queen of England and took the title of King.
B Rockefeller's businesses had expanded into England and France.
C He had just been appointed the Secretary of the Treasury
D His company became large and powerful by buying other companies and creating a monoply.
D His company became large and powerful by buying other companies and creating a monoply.
100
How did the methods of mass production affect manufactoring in the United States?
A The cost of manufactoring products went up.
B The cost of manufacturing products went down.
C Certain products were no longer available.
D Products were manufactured more slowly.
B The cost of manufacturing products went down.
200
Which idea best describes the impact of the Civil War on the South?
A Because the war was fought mostly in the North, the South was left unharmed.
B After the CIvil War, life in the South was pretty much the same as it was before the war.
C The South's economy was devastated by the large amount of destruction of the land and the infrastructure.
D Few people in the South were killed during the war, but most were not.
C The South's economy was devastated by the large amount of destruction of the land and the infrastructure.
200
Which number correctly identifies a nation that was part of the Central Powers?
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4
C 3
200
These are photos from two different decades in American history.
These photos are proof of what?
A a decrease in social equality
B a lowered political influence of women
C a strong connection to tradition
D a change in cultural norms
D a change in cultural norms
200
What was Harry Burns's role in passing the 19th Amendment?
A Harry Burns campaigned across the United States for women's right to vote.
B Harry Burns convinced several of his fellow Congressmen to change their vote to yes for the 19th Amendment.
C Harry Burns recieved a letter from his mom asking him to vote against the 19th Amendment and he ignored her request.
D Harry Burns was expected to vote against the women's right to vote, but he changed his vote to yes leading to the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
D Harry Burns was expected to vote against the women's right to vote, but he changed his vote to yes leading to the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
200
This is a political cartoon drawn in the 1930s.
The creator of this political cartoon would most likely have agreed with which statement?
A The New Deal had a positive influence on the nation.
B The New Deal caused World War II.
C The New Deal policies were not supported by Franklin D. Roosevelt.
D The New Deal policies attempted many different strategies for improving the economy.
D The New Deal policies attempted many different strategies for improving the economy.
300
What attracted people to settle the Great Plains?
A cheap land
B wild buffalo
C lumber resources
D access to railroads
A cheap land
300
This chart lists several nations that were members of an alliance during World War I.
These nations were members of which alliance during World War I?
A Allied Powers
B Central Powers
C Confederate States
D Union States
B Central Powers
300
How did politicians expect the Social Security Act to help prevent another national depression?
A It was designed to create government jobs that improved the infrastructure of the nation.
B It was designed to help pay unemployment to citizens who could not find jobs.
C It was designed to help provide stable income for retirees and provide jobs for new professionals.
D It was designed to provide a savings account for the federal government to use in times of recession.
C It was designed to help provide stable income for retirees and provide jobs for new professionals.
300
What was Anne Dallas Dudley's role in the fight for women's suffrage?
A Anne Dallas Dudley was a prominent suffragette who went around the United States speaking on behalf of women's suffrage.
B Anne Dalles Dudley was a prominent anti-suffragette who went around the United States speaking out against women's right to vote.
C Anne Dalles Dudley was a prominent suffragette who convinced Governor Roberts to hold a special session of the General Assembly so they could ratify the 19th Amendment.
D Anne Dalles Dudley was a prominent anti-suffragette who convinced Governor Roberts to hold a special session of the General Assembly so they could reject the 19th Amendment.
A Anne Dallas Dudley was a prominent suffragette who went around the United States speaking on behalf of women's suffrage.
300
After the stock market crashed, some people lost their homes and had to move into communities made of small shacks. They nicknamed these communities "Hoovervilles." What does this nickname say about how people felt about President Hoover during this time?
A People had confidence President Hoover would end the Depression and help them regain their homes.
B People wanted President Hoover to get re-elected and used the nickname to honor him.
C People hoped that President Hoover would create more "Hoovervilles" for other homeless Americans.
D People believed President Hoover was not doing enough to help those who were hurt by the Depression.
D People believed President Hoover was not doing enough to help those who were hurt by the Depression.
400
The Buffalo Soldiers were ______________.
A Mormons
B Irish Immigrants
C African Americans
D American Indians
C African Americans
400
Why did the United States refuse to join the League of Nations after World War I?
A It wanted to create stronger alliances in Asia.
B It believed its membership would weaken the economy.
C It wanted to keep the League of Nations weak.
D It feared that membership would draw it into future wars.
D It feared that membership would draw it into future wars.
400
What was the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)?
A It was the construction of many state and national parks throughout Tennessee.
B It was the construction of hydroelectric dams that provided electraticy to the Tennessee Valley
C It was the crustuction of paved roads throughout Tennesee.
D It was the construction of new banks that could provide more consumer credit to people living in Tennessee.
B It was the construction of hydroelectric dams that provided electraticy to the Tennessee Valley
400
When people could no longer pay for their homes during the Great Depression, where did they stay?
A Hoovervilles
B the suburbs
C northern cities
D the Kansas Dust Bowl
A Hoovervilles
400
What military strategy caused the event described in this headline?
A restricted submarine warfare
B total warfare
C two-front warfare
D unrestricted submarine warfare
D unrestricted submarine warfare
500
How did the building of the transcontinental railroad effect American Indians?
A The U.S. government took large portions of American Indian land and gave it to the railroad companies.
B New towns along the railroad increased wealth and trading opportunities with the American Indians.
C American Indians were able to get jobs working for the railroad companies.
D Railroad companies paid the American Indians for the land used for the railroad allowing tribes to become independently wealthy.
D Railroad companies paid the American Indians for the land used for the railroad allowing tribes to become independently wealthy.
500
How did the Treaty of Versailles impact Germany?
A It increased the size of Germany’s military.
B It strengthened Germany’s economy.
C It forced Germany to take responsibility for World War I.
D It increased the land that Germany controlled.
C It forced Germany to take responsibility for World War I.
500
Which of the following is something that people in Tennessee did NOT do to survive during the Great Depression?
A Tennesseans grew gardens in their backyards and sold apples on street corners.
B Tennesseans used money given to them by the government to buy food and pay their rent.
C Tennesseans stood in bread lines and soup kitchens to eat.
D Tennesseans would patch shoes and clothes to make them last as long as possible
D Tennesseans would patch shoes and clothes to make them last as long as possible
500
Why did many banks close during the 1930s?
A Regional droughts made it impossible for customers to reach their banks.
B Industrialization decreased the need for traditional banks.
C Too many customers tried to withdraw their money at the same time.
D They depended on investment from the stock market.
C Too many customers tried to withdraw their money at the same time.
500
According to the above sources, which statement best describes the impact of the Progressive Era in the United States?
A The government passed laws during the Progressive Era that solved social problems such as child labor.
B The Progressive Amendments were intended to protect groups such as women and children from unfair labor.
C The Progressive Amendments allowed the federal government to raise enough money from taxes to reform problems like child labor.
D Social causes for reform-such as child labor, Prohibition, and women's suffrage-recieved more public and government attention during the Progressive Era
D Social causes for reform-such as child labor, Prohibition, and women's suffrage-recieved more public and government attention during the Progressive Era