US History Cumulative Exam Review

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Which of the following describes the most important effect the tank had on World War I? The tank ended the use of trench warfare for defense. The tank caused the war to last longer by killing so many soldiers. The tank proved to be ineffective against bombs and guns. The tank increased the use of trench warfare in World War I.
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The tank ended the use of trench warfare for defense.
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Which factor helped shift American opinion away from neutrality during World War I? strong cultural ties to Germany strong trade relationships with Austria strong cultural ties to Great Britain strong trade relationships with Russia
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strong cultural ties to Great Britain
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Which best classifies the works of African American writers during the Harlem Renaissance? poetry and non-fiction works about segregation non-fiction works about famous African Americans fiction works and poetry about being African American fiction and non-fiction works about World War I
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fiction works and poetry about being African American
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What new form of entertainment helped to popularize ragtime and jazz in the early 1900s? television "talkies" radio opera
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radio
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Why did Russia send troops to the border of Austria-Hungary in 1914? Austria-Hungary had invaded Serbia, and Russia was in an alliance with Serbia. Austria-Hungary was threatening to invade Russia. Austria-Hungary was sending its people to live in Russia. Austria-Hungary needed help resisting a German invasion.
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Austria-Hungary had invaded Serbia, and Russia was in an alliance with Serbia.
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At the end of World War I, which of the following caused the greatest damage to President Wilson's legacy? Henry Cabot Lodge became an isolationist. Republicans gained power in Congress. The US never joined the League of Nations. Wilson became too ill to make public appearances.
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The US never joined the League of Nations.
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Which of the following best summarizes American economic issues at the end of the 1920s? overproduction, too many credit purchases, stock speculation, and bank failures a decrease in credit to consumers, overproduction, stock speculation, and bank failures underproduction, too many credit purchases, stock speculation, and bank failures overproduction, too many credit purchases, stock speculation, and powerful banks
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overproduction, too many credit purchases, stock speculation, and bank failures
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The Roosevelt Corollary said the US government was willing to take action in Africa. Europe. Asia. Latin America.
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Latin America
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The Harlem Renaissance celebrated the culture and artistic achievements of which group? African Americans Asian Americans Jewish Americans Italian Americans
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African Americans
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In the 1920s, what did businesses and industries do that caused the economy to slow down? They hired more workers. They stopped buying stocks. They bought stocks on margin. They overproduced goods.
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They overproduced goods.
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The main issue during the Scopes trial of 1925 was whether teachers could teach about the Darwinian theory of evolution. teachers could teach about monkeys and other primates. private schools should take the place of public schools. states had the right to pass laws about teaching.
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teachers could teach about the Darwinian theory of evolution.
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In bringing order to the Philippines, our soldiers added a new page to the honor-roll of American history, and they incalculably benefited the islanders themselves. Under the wise administration of Governor Taft the islands now enjoy a peace and liberty of which they have hitherto never even dreamed.-President Theodore Roosevelt, 1901I have seen that we do not intend to free, but to subjugate the people of the Philippines. We have gone there to conquer, not to redeem. -Mark Twain, 1900 The difference in opinion between Roosevelt and Twain centers on how the US takeover affects the Filipino people. the Philippine government. the US economy. US Manifest Destiny.
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the Filipino people.
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In the Fourteen Points, Woodrow Wilson advocated for diplomacy over violence by seeking to prohibit secret agreements between nations. communication between nations. treaties between nations. mediation in order to solve disputes between nations.
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secret agreements between nations.
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*Why did late-1890s newspapers publish sensational stories about Cuba and the Spanish-American War? Newspapers used the stories to sell more papers. The stories were meant to attract more Spanish and Cuban readers in the United States. The stories helped elected US officials learn about what was happening. Newspapers wanted other countries to know that the United States was watching Cuba closely.
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Newspapers used the stories to sell more papers.
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*How did the Spanish-American War affect US power in Asia? The war with the Filipino rebels reduced US influence in Asia. The war made the US an important power in Asia. The war had little effect on US power in Asia. The war created opposition to the US in many Asian countries.
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The war made the US an important power in Asia.
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*France joined the Triple Entente because it had a long history of friendship with Great Britain. it needed protection from Germany. its leaders wanted to take over land in the Balkans. its leaders wanted to protect French colonies in Africa.
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it needed protection from Germany.
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*Which statement best explains how going to work affected women during and after World War I? Working forced women to cut their hair short, so many women decided to continue the trend. Working created a new entertainment industry, so many women wanted to become movie stars. Working gave women a newfound independence, so they continued to work in different kinds of jobs. Working gave women the same purchasing power as men, so advertisers focused on them.
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Working gave women a newfound independence, so they continued to work in different kinds of jobs.
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*Some people referred to Prohibition as a "noble experiment" because it led to people home-brewing alcohol. was never expected to improve morals. tried to force people to improve their morals. had the support of upstanding citizens.
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tried to force people to improve their morals.
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*How did propaganda encourage more Americans to support Prohibition in the early 1900s? The Anti-Saloon League lobbied Congress to encourage its representatives to support Prohibition. Prohibition organizations spread false rumors that drinking small amounts of alcohol could be poisonous. The Anti-Saloon League spread the idea that drinking beer produced in Germany was treasonous. Prohibition organizations wrote articles about families destroyed by the evils of alcoholism.
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The Anti-Saloon League spread the idea that drinking beer produced in Germany was treasonous.
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*Which of the following statements best summarizes the effect of technology in World War I? New technology helped armies capture more territory. New technology led to a new, more defensive kind of war. New technology made armies return to older ways of fighting. New technology led to speedier offensive victories.
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New technology led to a new, more defensive kind of war.
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*Which best describes an overall effect of the Harlem Renaissance? The Harlem Renaissance spread European culture to African Americans. The Harlem Renaissance spread African American culture to white Americans. The Harlem Renaissance spread African American culture to Native Americans. The Harlem Renaissance spread European culture to Native Americans.
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The Harlem Renaissance spread African American culture to white Americans.
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*Which of the following headlines would be the best example of the yellow journalism of the late 1800s? "Spain Starves Innocent Cubans" "The USS Maine Arrives Safely in Havana" "Spain Rejects US Offer to Help in Achieving Peace" "Thousands of Cuban Revolutionaries Held in Jails"
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"Spain Starves Innocent Cubans"
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*Which describes an effect of Prohibition? Americans stopped going to bars that served alcohol. Americans started buying alcohol in Mexico and Canada. Americans learned how to distill alcohol at home. Americans stopped drinking large amounts of alcohol.
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Americans learned how to distill alcohol at home.
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*A form of rebellion specifically for women during the Jazz Age was cutting their hair. sitting on top of flagpoles. going to the movies. voting for female candidates.
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cutting their hair
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*What helped manufacturers keep up with consumers in the 1920s? fewer regulations and lower taxes more regulations and lower taxes changing demands of buyers aggressive advertising campaigns
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Fewer regulations and lower taxes