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practice questions
practice questions
100
this was a cultural movement in the 1920s, where black art, politics, music, etc. were expressed and celebrated. Black ppl taking pride in who they are and their cultural roots
harlem renaissance
100
what was the final push for the south to secede (leave) from the union?
lincoln wins 1860 prez election
100
time period where the fear of communism spreading in the US was exaggerated, especially by the gov. Led to crack downs on anyone seen as "anti american or radical." there were two major phases of this in the US.
red scare
100
this was formed to make it easier for military and other ships to get from eastern seaboard of US (atlantic ocean) to western easboard of US (pacific) and vice versa.
panama canal
100
a political party formed during industrialization by mainly farmers, along with other working people. it was formed due to issues farmers were struggling with at the time
populist party
100
amendment that banned slavery
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100
After the Civil War, which of the following was a significant cause of conflict between President Andrew Johnson and the Radical Republicans in Congress?
a. The plans for restoring Southern states to the Union
b. A proposal to repeal the Emancipation Proclamation
c. Reduction of the army and the navy to prewar levels
d. Congressional efforts to pay the Confederate war debt
100
Which of the following was a result of the Palmer raids, immigration quotas, and the trial of Sacco and Vanzetti during the 1920s?
e. Racial prejudice against African Americans
f. Opposition to the Ku Klux Klan
g. Fear that American values were threatened by radical ideas
h. The need to strengthen national defense
200
what blows up in the havana harbor and what war does this lead to
uss maine, spanish american war
200
what were the key causes of ww1? (hint: there are four, and each start with a letter of a certain word)
militarism, alliances, imperialism, nationalism
200
the signing of WHAT treaty ended ww1? and why did the US not sign on to it (hint: it included the creation of a certain organization that required certain things of its members)
treaty of versailles, treaty included league of nations which US didn't like- they didn't want to get involved in world conflicts again
200
what did wilson come up with as his idea for a peace plan post ww1? included freedom of the seas, right to self determination, equal trade access, etc
wilson's 14 points
200
these laws, formed at the end of reconstruction, legalized racial segregation (separation of ppl) throughout the whole country
jim crow laws
200
amendment 18 banned WHAT? (hint: think what was banned during the 1920s)
alcohol
200
After the Civil War, why did freedmen in the South have difficulty improving their economic conditions?
a. Literacy for former enslaved persons was prohibited
b. Migration of factory workers from Northern cities had created competition for jobs
c. The federal government confiscated their 40-acre grants
d. The system of sharecropping kept them in a cycle of poverty
200
What was the purpose of passing the USA Patriot Act (2001)?
a. To recruit volunteers for military service
b. To protect the United States from terrorists
c. To prohibit citizens from criticizing government policies
d. To safeguard civil liberties from abuse by the government
300
what did we drop on japan at end of ww2 and why did we choose this method? (just give a short explanation)
atomic bombs, would cost less lives/money than land invasion
300
- what was the message sent from germany to mexico asking mexico to start a war against US to keep US occupied so they wouldn't enter the current war against germany (US found out about it)
- this was one of two key reasons for the US entering WHAT war?
zimmerman telegram, ww1
300
name the court case that dealt with the internment of japanese americans on the west coast during ww2. Court said the gov. could do this because country was at war and needed to protect itself
korematsu v US
300
- what was the scandal nixon was involved in that led to the end of his presidency? had to do with spying on the democrat party, covering a up a break in, etc.
- and how did this impact the country? (hint: think about how it made ppl feel about the gov/presidency)
watergate, made ppl respect the gov and the presidency less
300
these laws restricted the movements/freedoms of african americans during reconstruction (the period after the civil war ended). they were passed in the south in response to the new rights black ppl were given
black codes
300
along with rise in organized crime, what were the TWO other things that became popular during 1920s prohibition (hint: one of them has to do with illegally sneaking products into the country)
speakeasies, bootlegging
300
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which of the following was a goal of the American Federation of Labor (AFL)?
a. End restrictions on child labor
b. Join all workers into a single union
c. Improve wages and working conditions
d. Admit women to the industrial workforce
300
Which quote below best aligns with the beliefs of W.E.B. Du Bois?
a. “The [African American] demands equality—political equality, industrial equality, and social equality; and he is never going to be satisfied with anything less.”
b. “Equal but separate accommodations for the white and colored races is for the preservation of the public peace and good order.”
c. “Vocational training will provide the means for African Americans to gain the civil liberties they deserve.”
d. “The best answer for the equality of the [African American] lies in a return to his homeland in Africa.”
400
a conference in the 1920s held by major world powers, goal was to limit countries stockpiling weapons and promote free trade, was a way the key powers tried to prevent another world war from breaking out
washington naval conference
400
fundamentalists push for the banning of scientific teachings that are against the bible. a science teacher in tennessee is taken to court for still teaching evolution because of the new state law. what court case was this?
scopes trial
400
besides the telegram that germany sent to mexico, what was the other reason for US entering ww1?
unrestricted submarine warfare by germany (like the sinking of the lusitania)
400
- what is the name for sensationalist, exaggerating news reporting?
- and it contributed to the US getting involved in WHAT war?
yellow journalism, spanish american war
400
- what is it called where the money supply is backed by the coinage of both silver and gold?
- and what political party supported this?
bimetallism, populist party
400
the 19th amendment did WHAT?
gave women right to vote
400
What was one characteristic of American imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
a. Avoiding involvement with nations in East Asia
b. Supporting independence movements in Africa
c. Rejecting the use of military force to gain colonies
d. Acquiring territory to promote economic and strategic interests
400
During the early 1930s, the main goal of the Bonus Army was to pressure the Hoover administration into which action?
a. Ending the military draft
b. Strengthening the nation’s defenses
c. Bringing American troops home from overseas
d. Supporting the early payment of money promised to veterans
500
a peace deal made between egypt and israel in 1970s, overseen by jimmy carter (president of US at the time)- was famous for finally creating a peace between the two warring countries (at least for the time being) (hint: named after the rural country retreat it was created at)
camp david accords
500
what was the large scale surprise attack by north vietnamese troops on major bases in south vietnam during the vietnamese new year? it was politically devastating for the US and the image that the war was going well
tet offensive
500
incident in florida in 1920s where a white mob attacked and destroyed a black community in rural northern florida
rosewood massacre
500
a plan the US created to help germany pay its reparations after ww1. it would loan germany money, germany would pay britain/france and britain/france would then pay money to US
dawes plan
500
amendment that gave voting rights to all ppl, no matter race
15
500
the term for a journalist during the progressive era of the industrialization period who worked to uncover and expose the problems of society, like corruption, mistreatment of workers, etc.
muckraker
500
Which of the following represents the main reason the United States implemented the Open Door policy in China?
a. Promote immigration
b. Expand democratic reforms
c. Encourage religions freedom
d. Guarantee access to markets
500
- Which of the following is the best title for this list?
a. Protests Against the Vietnam War
b. Opposition to the Arms Race
c. Support for Gender Equality
d. Demands to Stop Dumping Chemical Waste