Progressive Era
In 1913,Progessive Leaders proposed a reduction in tariffs.How did they plan to make up for the loss of these revenues by the Federal government
A.reducing federal expenditures
B.introducing a new federal income tax
C.requiring contributions by state governments
D.having Goverment ownership of some industries, such electricity
B.introducing a new federal income tax
How did the Platt Amendment different from the Teller Amendment
A. The Platt Amendment promised that the United States would never intervene again in Cuba
B. The Platt Amendment overturned the Teller Amendment by authorizing the United States to annex Cuba
C. The Platt Amendment Preserved Cuban independence but claimed the right to intervene in Cuban affairs
D. The Platt Amendment promised that the United States would leave Cuba as soon as its independence from Spain was secured
C. The Platt Amendment Preserved Cuban independence but claimed the right to intervene in Cuban affairs
Pg 213 question 14
The cartoon below was published in May 1917.
Which was NOT one of the "new bureaus"referred to in this cartoon
A.War Industries Board
B.Railroad Administration
C.American Federation of labor
D.Committe of Public Information
B.Railroad Administration
Which groups of adult males, ages 21 to 30, was NOT required to perform active duty in the U.S. military during World War I?
A African Americans
B Conscientious objectors
C People who opposed the war
D American Indians with U.S. citizenship
B.Conscientious Objectors
Pg.155 Question 7
The newspaper headline describes a significant event in domestic affairs.Which Progressive reform is illustrated by this article
A.goverment regulation of food and drugs
B.goverment support for large businesses to encourage industry
C.the breakup of "bad"trust engaged in unfair business practices
D.the introductions of measures of direct democracy at the local and state level
A.government regulation of food and drugs
Before 1898, most Americans has opposed imperialism. Why did imperialism suddenly become more popular in the United States by the end of the century?
A. Americans felt it was against the principles of democracy to rule over others
B. Americans wanted to sell good to new markets and buy raw material for new industries
C. Americans wanted to rule others because America had once been a British colony.
D. Americans feared imperialism would bring the United States into conflict with other powers
B. Americans wanted to sell good to new markets and buy raw material for new industries
Which federal agency created posters,printed pamphlets and made news-reels to support America's war effort in 1917-1918
A Committee of Public Information
B War Industries Board
C Food Administration
D War Labor Board
A - Committee of Public Information
What caused African-American demographic patterns in the United States to shift during World War I?
A.the closing of factories in the south
B effects of the civil Rights movement
C Greater job opportunities in Northern cities
D the availability of cheap farmland in the North
C - Greater job opportunities in Northern cities
Which provides the best evidence that Americans went to war with Spain in 1898 for humanitarian purposes?
A. Anti-imperialists feared colonies would eventually become a source of cheap labor
B. Mark Twain said, "We do not intend to free but to subjugate the people of the Philippines"
C. President Cleveland had previously refused to annex Hawaii when U.S landowners had overthrown Queen Liliuokalani by force.
D. Congress passed the Teller Amendment promising that the United States would not annex Cuba, even if it won the war
D. Congress passed the Teller Amendment promising that the United States would not annex Cuba, even if it won the war
Pg 154 Question 2
This photograph was taken by lewis Hines in 1907 for the Survey,maganize promoting social reforms
Which laws addressed concerns raised by the case of Luther Watson
A.Sherman Antitrust Act and Clayton Antitrust Act
B.Meat Inspection Act and Pure food and Drug Act
C.Workers'compensation Act and child labor laws
D.graduated income tax and federal Reverse Act
C.Workers' compensation Act and Child labor laws
What was an unfavorable impact of the construction of the Panama Canal
A.The shortest water route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans was reduced by 8,000 nautical miles
B.Colombia and other Latin American countries resented U.S. interference in the Panamanian revolt against Colombia
C.Vast quantities of war materials and troops could now move quickly between the East and West Coasts of the United States in the event of war
D.Large numbers of ocean-going merchant vessels could pass through the canal annually,most of which were headed to or from U.S. ports
B.Colombia and other Latin American countries resented U.S. interferences in the Panamanian revolt against Colombia
Pg 212
question 11
The cartoon on the left was published on May 16,1917
What was the purpose of the bonds being sold in the cartoon
A.To avoid an economic depression
B.To keep the United States out of war
C.To help finance the American war effort
D.To make emergency loans to Britain and France
C.To help finance the American war effort
Which sentence describes the experiences of African-american soldiers during World war 1
A They were unable to engage in the combat because of racial prejudice
B They successfully persuaded the government to desegregate the army
C They were segregated but many engaged in combat under french command
D They were treated as equals with ample opportunity for advancement thorough the ranks
C - They were segregated but many engaged in combat under french command
Pg 185 question 14
The diagram below provides details about United States involvement in the Philipines during the early 1900s
Which sentence completes the diagram
A.U.S. Senate refuses to annex the Philippines
B.Filipino leaders invite the United States to annex Philippines
C.American businessmen overthrow the local ruler of the Philippines
D.U.S. Force fight a three-year war against Filipino rebels seeking independence
A.U.S Senate refuses to annex the Philippines
The information given are key reforms of the Progressive Era.Which characteristic was shared by all five reforms
Initiative
Referendum
Recall
Direct Primary
Direct election of U.S. Senators
A.They were reforms of state Goverment
B.They gave citizens a greater voice in Goverment
C.They were aimed at reducing corruption in state Goverment
D.They successfully brought economic relief to the urban working classes
B.They gave citizens a greater voice in Goverment
After observing how the European great powers had carved out "spheres of influence"what policy did U.S Secretary of State Hay propose
A.The United States would help Boxers to overthrown foreign influence in China
B.The United States and other foreign nations should enjoy equal trading rights in China
C.The United States would help China to recover all of the lands taken by European powers
D.The United States would blockade all Chinese ports if it was not given control of Hong Kong
B. The United States and other foreign nations should enjoy equal trading rights in China.
Why did the United States Senate fail to ratify the Treaty of Versailles in 1919
A Many Senators opposed the severe sanctions that the Treaty of placed on Germany
B Many Senators feared the league of Nations would Involve the united states in foreign wars
C Many senators felt the league of nations would interfere with american plans in Philippines
D Many senators predicted that membership in the new league of nations would be too expensive
B - Many Senators feared the league of Nations would Involve the united states in foreign wars
Pg 211 Question 7
The graphic organizer on the left gives details about American society,April 1917-November 1918
What would be an appropriate title for the graphic organizer
A.The Impact of World War 1 on Women
B.The Imapct of World War 1 on Hispanics
C.The Impact of World War 1 on German Americans
D.The Impact of World War 1 on the Federal Goverment
C.The Impact of World War 1 on German Americans
Why is the Spanish-American War of 1898 often considered a major turning point in U.S. history
A.It revealed that the United States had become a world power
B.It marked the first American victory over a European power
C.It demonstrated the need for better communication in wartime
D.It showed American support for the European economic interests in East Asia
A.It revealed that the United States had become a world power
Pg.156 question 9
The timeline below shows a sequence of events during the Progessive Era
What was the primary goal of the government in these actions
A.To break up all trusts since every trusts tries to prevent competition
B.to break up trust that adopt unfair or dishonest business practice
C.to increase the role of government in guaranteeing full employment
D.to make examples discouraging business owners from establishing new trust
After observing how the European great powers had carved out "spheres of influence"what policy did U.S Secretary of State Hay propose
A.The United States would help Boxers to overthrown foreign influence in China
B.The United States and other foreign nations should enjoy equal trading rights in China
C.The United States would help China to recover all of the lands taken by European powers
D.The United States would blockade all Chinese ports if it was not given control of Hong Kong
B.The United States and other foreign nations should enjoy equal trading rights in China
Which was Not one President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Point
A Creation of an independent Poland
B lenient treatment of Central Powers
C creation of a peace-keeping association of nations
D autonomous development for the peoples of Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire
D - autonomous development for the peoples of Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire
Which best describes how American women reacted to American participation in World War 1
A Some protested but most supported the war effort and many filled men's jobs
B Because of a shortage of enlisted men,many women served in combat for the first time
C Women's continuing protests for women's suffrage dangerously impeded the war effort
D Large numbers of women were forced to move from their homes to meet wartime needs
A - Some protested but most supported the war effort and many filled men's jobs
Which American City served as the main port of embarkation for the "Rough Riders" and other American forces sent to Cuba during the Spanish-American War?
A. New Orleans, Louisiana
B. Jacksonville, Florida
C. Galveston, Texas
D. Tampa, Florida
D. Tampa, Florida