US History Cumulative Exam

The Tuskegee Airmen were unique because they were an African American flying unit during WWII. they fought against the Nazis in Germany. they were the first integrated unit in the army. they were young naval pilots and officers.

What was the main reason that the Anti-Imperialist League opposed the war between US troops and Philippine rebels? The league felt the US did not need the Philippines. The league said the war was costing the US too much money. The league believed the war was immoral and undemocratic. The league argued the US focus should be on economic expansion.

What happened when the stock market crashed in October 1929? Most banks panicked and bought more stocks. Most investors panicked and sold all their stocks. Most investors calmly put their money into banks. Most banks calmly invested to help the stock market.

Which of the following best describes a major effect of Upton Sinclair's book The Jungle? It created a controversy that led the Supreme Court to break up a monopoly. It created a controversy that influenced President Roosevelt to take action. It exposed the scandal of railroad business practices. It prompted government reform on a state and city level.

In the case of Schenck v. United States the Supreme Court ruled that the Espionage Act was unconstitutional. Charles Schenck had been falsely accused. speech aimed to potentially create danger could be banned. the First Amendment had no limits.

Why was the USS Maine sent to Cuba in 1898? It was intended to provide military support for Cuban rebels. It was sent to bring diplomats to Cuba to end the Cuban Revolution. It was intended to protect American citizens who were in danger in the Cuban Revolution. It was bringing medical supplies and food to both Cuban and Spanish troops.

In the 1800s, an important push factor for "new" immigrants was low unemployment rates. low poverty rates. high unemployment rates. high wage rates.

President Wilson's Moral Diplomacy led him to support revolutions in Russia. increased trade with China. independence for the Philippines. taking over Cuba.

Which two developments caused industrialization and the economy to grow during the Gilded Age? new technology and workers' unemployment benefits new technology and a system of railroads a system of railroads and social change unemployment benefits and social change

Which government agency controlled the use of valuable resources including oil, metal, and rubber during World War II? the Defense Plant Corporation the War Production Board the Federal Reserve System the Office of War Mobilization

The Plains Indians embraced the Ghost Dance movement because they were trying to unite all American Indians. rallying against life on reservations. looking for a reservation to call home. creating a new buffalo-hunting ritual.

What difficulty did both Chinese and Japanese immigrants face when trying to pass through immigration stations in the late 1800s and early 1900s? Chinese and Japanese immigrants were not divided up based on their gender at Ellis Island. Chinese and Japanese immigrants were not divided up based on their nationalities at Angel Island. Chinese and Japanese immigrants were restricted by law from entering the United States. Chinese immigrants had to pass through Ellis Island, while Japanese immigrants were sent to Angel Island.

When government inspectors investigated the claims made by Upton Sinclair in The Jungle, they found that Sinclair had dishonestly represented the conditions in slaughterhouses. Sinclair had written his books to promote democracy. slaughterhouse owners were eager to improve working conditions. slaughterhouse conditions were even worse than Sinclair had reported.

How did nativists treat immigrants in the late 1800s and early 1900s? Nativists protected immigrants from violence and bullying. Nativists praised immigrants for taking jobs that needed to be filled. Nativists blamed immigrants for problems such as unemployment. Nativists forced immigrants to return to their home countries.

What fueled the consumerism of the 1920s? Americans buying nonessential goods with cash Americans buying only essential goods on credit Americans buying nonessential goods on credit Americans buying essential goods with cash

In the Scopes trial of 1925, attorney William Jennings Bryan pitted religion against the government. the Constitution. personal choice. evolutionary theory.

Read the quotation."We hold these truths to be self-evident: that men and women are created equal."Which of the following best describes the origins of this quotation as it relates to women's equality? It is from the US Constitution, written during the Second Continental Convention by Abigail Adams. It is from the Declaration of Independence, written by the founders of the United States. It is from the Seneca Falls Convention, using language from the Declaration of Independence. It is from the National Woman Suffrage Association's charter, written by Susan B. Anthony.

Why was control of the Atlantic Ocean essential to Great Britain's success in World War II? Britain depended on the Atlantic for overseas communication. Britain depended on fishing the Atlantic waters for food. Britain was an island nation dependent on trading to keep its economy strong. Britain was an island nation dependent on shipping for the supplies it needed.

What condition most directly contributed to the spread of disease in city tenements in the early 1900s? inadequate lighting lack of safety features lack of fire protection inadequate sanitation

At the time of Hitler's 1939 invasion of Poland, the US had a policy of appeasement. negotiation. opposition. neutrality.

Despite the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1875, southern states implemented Jim Crow laws, which were designed to prevent African Americans from gaining equality. support the Plessy v. Ferguson decision. uphold the Fifteenth Amendment. abolish the "separate but equal" doctrine.

Which of the following best summarizes the achievements or career of Theodore Roosevelt? He was the youngest person ever appointed police commissioner in New York. He was a president whose reform policies were known as the New Deal. He was born after the Civil War and fought during World War I. He was elected to many different positions and had a broad range of interests.

In support of the Thirteenth Amendment, President Lincoln argued that slavery did not impact the Civil War. slavery should be made illegal everywhere. slavery should be allowed in the South only. slavery should be allowed in the North only.

Which of the following directly contributed to soil erosion on the Great Plains in the 1930s? railroads heavy rains farming homesteading

The 1935 Social Security Act paid retirees a stipend based on the size of their bank accounts. the size of their economic needs. the amount of time dedicated to one job. the amount contributed to the fund while working.

What was Jacob Riis's goal in the late 1800s? to expose corruption in city governments to start settlement houses for the less fortunate to preach a gospel of social justice for the less fortunate to make Americans aware of problems in cities

How did the Destroyers for Bases agreement of 1940 help Britain? It allowed Britain to buy arms on loan. It helped Britain maintain its vital supply lines. It helped Britain recruit more soldiers. It gave Britain the newest American ships.

Look at the idea web. American Society in the Late 1800sHow would a member of the Women's Christian Temperance Union most likely fill in the center of this web? Problems Caused by Government Problems Caused by Alcohol Problems of Religious Persecution Problems of the Reform Movement

In what areas of the world did the US gain influence as a result of the Spanish-American War? Europe and Asia the Americas and Africa Asia and the Americas Asia and Africa

What changes did the invention of the radio bring to Americans? It gave Americans a way to listen to sporting events instead of attending them. It gave Americans new ways to communicate with friends and family. It made Americans more isolated because they listened to the radio alone. It provided Americans with a way to hear the news as it happened.

The Niagara Movement led to the formation of the United Negro Improvement Association. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Anti-Defamation League. Negro Factories Association.

Marcus Garvey defined self-reliance as cultural interdependence. economic independence. political freedom. freedom of speech.

The New Deal ended in 1938 partly because unemployment had ended. conservative opposition blocked new legislation. war had broken out in Europe. the Great Depression had taken hold of the country.

Which country worked with the US after World War II to build rockets for the US space program? Italy Japan Germany the Soviet Union

What position on international trade did President Wilson's Fourteen Points take? There should be a reduction of trade barriers among nations. Countries should rely less on trade and more on developing their own resources. A strong system of tariffs should regulate trade and avoid disputes between nations. Trade should be limited to allies in order to maintain peaceful relations between all nations.

How did people in China respond to the influence of foreign nations in their country? They enjoyed the economic and cultural benefits that foreign influence brought. They resented foreign influence and formed rebel groups called the Boxers to fight Europeans. They were unaware of foreign influence because Europeans stayed near the coast. They were angered by the foreign influence and formed a secret society whose goal was to start a civil war.

Which of the following reform measures could voters use against a mayor they oppose? a recall an impeachment a referendum an initiative

Why did the Japanese government accept the letter Perry brought from President Fillmore in 1853? The government wanted news from the United States. The government was impressed by the importance of the US president. The government was unable to drive away Perry's well-armed warships. The government was impressed by Perry's ability to speak Japanese.

Which best indicates that Americans supported Franklin Roosevelt's proposed economic and business policies in 1932? the song "Happy Days Are Here Again" public support of his recovery from polio his election as governor of New York his landslide victory in the presidential election

Why did President Roosevelt support the rebels in Panama when they declared independence from Colombia? The rebels promised to provide laborers to help the US build the Panama Canal. Colombia threatened to attack US workers if they began work on a canal. Colombia had raised the price for the rights to build the Panama Canal. The rebels promised to allow freedom of religion in Panama.

A direct effect of gaining the right to vote was that women sought equality in other areas. became interested in political issues. sought to elect female candidates. became equal members of society.

The case of Sacco and Vanzetti was similar to that of the individuals arrested during the Palmer Raids of 1919-1920 in that both involved spies. radicals. religious freedoms. murder.

A similarity between Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt was that both believed monopolies were bad for the country. kept the United States out of foreign wars. were candidates for two different parties. were strong champions for the environment.

Which factor most contributed to delays in construction for the Central Pacific Railroad? a shortage of supplies intense summer heat long stretches of desolate landscape conflicts with American Indians

Most literature written during the Harlem Renaissance called for jobs for African Americans. housing for African Americans. equality for African Americans. health care for African Americans.

Which sentence best describes why European powers competed for new colonies in Africa and Asia in the early 1900s? Europeans wanted to demonstrate their power. Europeans wanted more territory to prepare for the threat of war. Europeans wanted to help people in colonies become more European. Europeans wanted to make more accurate maps of the world.

Which of the following was considered unpatriotic during World War I? offering jobs to women rationing food and fuel discriminating against Germans criticizing the government

In the late 1800s, how did European countries build empires? by settling newly discovered lands by buying land from other countries by expanding their existing borders by taking over other countries

The Homestead Act greatly impacted the American Indians of the Great Plains by encouraging homesteaders to take over the American Indians' farms. creating a drain on the food, clothing, and shelter of American Indians. making new technologies available to American Indians. bringing new schools to American Indian settlements.

Read the quotation by Booker T. Washington. "More and more, we must learn to think not in terms of race or color, or language, or religion, or political boundaries, but in terms of humanity." Based on this quotation, Washington believed that a person's value is not determined by their race, language, or religion. racial equality is an impossible goal. racial and political differences prevent people from coming together. people with certain political beliefs have more humanity.