1. 1
In 1900 the United States declared an Open Door Policy that reflected which of the following beliefs?
a. The Chinese were secretly negotiating trade privileges with European countries.
b. Japan might conquer China and cut off all foreign trade.
c. All countries should have equal trading rights in China.
d. American consumers would be hurt by international

2. 1
In 1900 the United States declared an Open Door Policy that reflected which of the following beliefs?
a. The Chinese were secretly negotiating trade privileges with European countries.
b. Japan might conquer China and cut off all foreign trade.
c. All countries should have equal trading rights in China.
d. American consumers would be hurt by international

3. 2 The purpose of America’s Open Door Policy was to
Foster better relations with South American countries
Ease tensions between the US and Britain
All for increased immigration into the US
Protect American trading rights in China

4. 2 The purpose of America’s Open Door Policy was to
Foster better relations with South American countries
Ease tensions between the US and Britain
All for increased immigration into the US
Protect American trading rights in China

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7. 5 The Platt Amendment was an addition to Cuba’s constitution that
Illustrates America’s expansion in the Caribbean
Represents Roosevelt’s desire to expand trade in China
Demonstrated Wilson’s Moral Diplomacy
Led to the outbreak of WWI

8. 5 The Platt Amendment was an addition to Cuba’s constitution that
Illustrates America’s expansion in the Caribbean
Represents Roosevelt’s desire to expand trade in China
Demonstrated Wilson’s Moral Diplomacy
Led to the outbreak of WWI

9. 6
The US supported the revolution on Panama at the turn of the 20th century in order to
Stop human right abuses in Latin America
Prevent the spread of communism in Latin America
Secure the right to build a canal through Central America
End European colonialism in Central America

10. 6
The US supported the revolution on Panama at the turn of the 20th century in order to
Stop human right abuses in Latin America
Prevent the spread of communism in Latin America
Secure the right to build a canal through Central America
End European colonialism in Central America

11. 7
The United States obtained the right to build a canal across Central America by
Productive negotiations with Colombia
Winning the Spanish-American War
Sending US Marines to occupy Nicaragua
Supporting Panamanian independence from Colombia

12. 7
The United States obtained the right to build a canal across Central America by
Productive negotiations with Colombia
Winning the Spanish-American War
Sending US Marines to occupy Nicaragua
Supporting Panamanian independence from Colombia

13. 8
Many Americans thought that building a canal across Central American would help the US to
Prevent the British from gaining power by building the canal
Prevent greater involvement in Latin America by Spain
Improve America’s worldwide trade and military strength
Establish a new colony in Central America

14. 8
Many Americans thought that building a canal across Central American would help the US to
Prevent the British from gaining power by building the canal
Prevent greater involvement in Latin America by Spain
Improve America’s worldwide trade and military strength
Establish a new colony in Central America

15. 9
Theodore Roosevelt’s “Speak softly and carry a big stick” policy relied on the US having a
Competitive economy
System of military alliances
Strong navy
Tax on imports

16. 9
Theodore Roosevelt’s “Speak softly and carry a big stick” policy relied on the US having a
Competitive economy
System of military alliances
Strong navy
Tax on imports

17. 10 What did the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe doctrine state?
The US would permanently station troops in the Philippines and other Pacific islands
The US reserved the right to intervene in the affairs of Central America and the Caribbean
The US had the right and duty to expand its colonial possessions in Asia
The US would provide military aid to Europe to resist communism

18. 10 What did the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe doctrine state?
The US would permanently station troops in the Philippines and other Pacific islands
The US reserved the right to intervene in the affairs of Central America and the Caribbean
The US had the right and duty to expand its colonial possessions in Asia
The US would provide military aid to Europe to resist communism

19. 11
Which of the following is the most accurate example of President Taft’s policy of “dollar diplomacy”?
Allowing for the nationalization of Latin American property owned by US citizens
Exerting economic influence rather than military force in Latin American countries
Using international trade organizations to stabilize Latin American economies
Maintaining a military force to discourage European colonization in Latin America

20. 11
Which of the following is the most accurate example of President Taft’s policy of “dollar diplomacy”?
Allowing for the nationalization of Latin American property owned by US citizens
Exerting economic influence rather than military force in Latin American countries
Using international trade organizations to stabilize Latin American economies
Maintaining a military force to discourage European colonization in Latin America

21. 12 Woodrow Wilson’s “Fourteen Points” speech was designed to address
Improvemnents in trade with Asia
Improvements in labor relations
Germany’s responsibility for starting WWI
Preventing another war

22. 12 Woodrow Wilson’s “Fourteen Points” speech was designed to address
Improvemnents in trade with Asia
Improvements in labor relations
Germany’s responsibility for starting WWI
Preventing another war

23. 13
The Espionage Act fo 1918 included punishments for both speaking and writing “disloyal, scurrilous or abusive language about the American form of government, the US Constitution, the armed forces , or the flag”.
President Wilson and his administration enforced this act in the strong belief that
The 14th Amendment allowed for the temporary suspension of the Bill of Rights during WWI
Our nation’s war effort would be threatened if protesters were allowed freedom of speech
The public should be shielded from hearing about the horrors of war
Other countries had already restricted free speech during war time

24. 13
The Espionage Act fo 1918 included punishments for both speaking and writing “disloyal, scurrilous or abusive language about the American form of government, the US Constitution, the armed forces , or the flag”.
President Wilson and his administration enforced this act in the strong belief that
The 14th Amendment allowed for the temporary suspension of the Bill of Rights during WWI
Our nation’s war effort would be threatened if protesters were allowed freedom of speech
The public should be shielded from hearing about the horrors of war
Other countries had already restricted free speech during war time

25. 14 .Why was there a “Red Scare” in the US after the end of WWI
Because of President Wilson’s attempt to have the US join the League of Nations
The view that organized crime was on the upswing in many cities
The belief that there was the threat of communist revolution on the US
German immigrants were coming to America in large number

26. 14 .Why was there a “Red Scare” in the US after the end of WWI
Because of President Wilson’s attempt to have the US join the League of Nations
The view that organized crime was on the upswing in many cities
The belief that there was the threat of communist revolution on the US
German immigrants were coming to America in large number

27. 15 The greatest effect of WWI on African-Americans was
The flu epidemic
The building of Hoovervilles
The Palmer Raids
The Great Migration

28. 15 The greatest effect of WWI on African-Americans was
The flu epidemic
The building of Hoovervilles
The Palmer Raids
The Great Migration

29. 16
This group’s work on the home front helped gain support for their right to vote
African-Americans
Women
Jewish-Americans
Southeastern European immigrants

30. 16
This group’s work on the home front helped gain support for their right to vote
African-Americans
Women
Jewish-Americans
Southeastern European immigrants

31. 17
During WWI, Alvin York requested exemption from the draft on religious grounds, claiming he was
Not a citizen
A conscientious objector
A vegetarian
An anti-semite

32. 17
During WWI, Alvin York requested exemption from the draft on religious grounds, claiming he was
Not a citizen
A conscientious objector
A vegetarian
An anti-semite

33. 18 In the 1920s, a “return to normalcy” meant
An attempt to finally join the League of Nations
A return to traditional US foreign policy ideas
Bringing the power of the small farmer back into focus
A resumption of the corporate trust backlash first started by Presidents Roosevelt and Taft

34. 18 In the 1920s, a “return to normalcy” meant
An attempt to finally join the League of Nations
A return to traditional US foreign policy ideas
Bringing the power of the small farmer back into focus
A resumption of the corporate trust backlash first started by Presidents Roosevelt and Taft

35. 19
During in 1920s, most Americans believed their government’s role regarding the nation’s economy should be
To interfere and change things as little as possible
To promote a welfare system where everyone is looked after
To play an important and controlling position
To control production on farms and in factories

36. 19
During in 1920s, most Americans believed their government’s role regarding the nation’s economy should be
To interfere and change things as little as possible
To promote a welfare system where everyone is looked after
To play an important and controlling position
To control production on farms and in factories

37. 20 Marcus Garvey’s program in the 1920’s emphasized
Vocational training
A back-to Africa movement
Integration into the mainstream of society
Separate-but-equal doctrines

38. 20 Marcus Garvey’s program in the 1920’s emphasized
Vocational training
A back-to Africa movement
Integration into the mainstream of society
Separate-but-equal doctrines

39. 21
What organization was formed in the 1920s to ensure that the individual rights of citizens were protected from government abuse?
House Un-American Activities Committee
American Civil Liberties Unions
American Liberty League
United Services Organization

40. 21
What organization was formed in the 1920s to ensure that the individual rights of citizens were protected from government abuse?
House Un-American Activities Committee
American Civil Liberties Unions
American Liberty League
United Services Organization

41. 22
Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were criminals charged and convicted of doing which of the following?
Treason
Anarchy
Receiving bribes
Robbery and murder

42. 22
Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were criminals charged and convicted of doing which of the following?
Treason
Anarchy
Receiving bribes
Robbery and murder

43. 23
The Tennessee “monkey trial” of John T. Scopes in 1925 illustrated a national conflict concerning
Freedom of the press
Religious freedom versus scientific theories
Free competition in the market place
Due process of law

44. 23
The Tennessee “monkey trial” of John T. Scopes in 1925 illustrated a national conflict concerning
Freedom of the press
Religious freedom versus scientific theories
Free competition in the market place
Due process of law

45. 24
“According to those that supported the measure, it was a noble experiment. But proved impossible to enforce and consequently increased disrespect for the the law.”
The “noble experiment” discussed in the quote refers to what?
The passage of laws to protect child laborers
The integration of public schools
The stopping or “prohibition” of alcohol
Allowing women the right to vote in elections

46. 24
“According to those that supported the measure, it was a noble experiment. But proved impossible to enforce and consequently increased disrespect for the the law.”
The “noble experiment” discussed in the quote refers to what?
The passage of laws to protect child laborers
The integration of public schools
The stopping or “prohibition” of alcohol
Allowing women the right to vote in elections

47. 25
The fact that prohibition was not shown respect by many citizens suggests that
Americans generally have little respect for the rule of law
The government’s system of checks and balances does not work
The influence of the flim industry glamorizes alcohol consumption
Political attempts to legislate public morality may be met with resistance from the people

48. 25
The fact that prohibition was not shown respect by many citizens suggests that
Americans generally have little respect for the rule of law
The government’s system of checks and balances does not work
The influence of the flim industry glamorizes alcohol consumption
Political attempts to legislate public morality may be met with resistance from the people

49. 26
During the 1920s , the occupation most often held by married women in the US was that of
Teacher
Housewife
Factory worker
Secretary

50. 26
During the 1920s , the occupation most often held by married women in the US was that of
Teacher
Housewife
Factory worker
Secretary

51. 27
The women’s rights movement in the 1910s and 1920s was mostly focused on achieving and securing
Civil rights for all minorities
A position in the president’s cabinet
Voting rights(suffrage) for women
Prison reform

52. 27
The women’s rights movement in the 1910s and 1920s was mostly focused on achieving and securing
Civil rights for all minorities
A position in the president’s cabinet
Voting rights(suffrage) for women
Prison reform

53. 28
Why did the number of votes cast in the 1920 presidential election increased by 8.2 million sine the election of 1916?
The passage of the 19th amendment gave millions of women the right to vote
Prohibition was an issue people were excited about voting for
Many men were released from military duty following WWI, so they were now free to vote
Harding’s call for a “return to normalcy” energized voters

54. 28
Why did the number of votes cast in the 1920 presidential election increased by 8.2 million sine the election of 1916?
The passage of the 19th amendment gave millions of women the right to vote
Prohibition was an issue people were excited about voting for
Many men were released from military duty following WWI, so they were now free to vote
Harding’s call for a “return to normalcy” energized voters

55. 29 The “new women” of the 1920s were often referred to as Speakeasies
Flappers
Flivvers
Tin lizzies

56. 29 The “new women” of the 1920s were often referred to as Speakeasies
Flappers
Flivvers
Tin lizzies

57. 30
Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes had which of the following in common?
They were leaders involved in the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s
They were member of Franklin Roosevelt’s “Black Cabinet
They were authors writing during the Harlem Renaissance
They were outspoken supporters of the US role in Vietnam

58. 30
Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes had which of the following in common?
They were leaders involved in the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s
They were member of Franklin Roosevelt’s “Black Cabinet
They were authors writing during the Harlem Renaissance
They were outspoken supporters of the US role in Vietnam

59. 31 Leaders of the Harlem Renaissance encourage African-Americans to
Take pride in their culture
Demand more rights politically
Leave the southern U.S. and move to the North
Take violent action against the Us government

60. 31 Leaders of the Harlem Renaissance encourage African-Americans to
Take pride in their culture
Demand more rights politically
Leave the southern U.S. and move to the North
Take violent action against the Us government

61. 32
Ford’s production of over 15 million Model Ts demonstrated the economic relationship between specialization of labor and
Reduced demand for automobiles
Greater efficiencies in production
Higher production costs
Decline of labor unions

62. 32
Ford’s production of over 15 million Model Ts demonstrated the economic relationship between specialization of labor and
Reduced demand for automobiles
Greater efficiencies in production
Higher production costs
Decline of labor unions

63. 33
Which of the following was a factor in the growth of the US auto industry to its positions as the world’s leader in both production and sales?
The insightful use of the moving assembly line
The advantage of using interchangeable parts
Keeping the cost of new cars low so that more people could afford them
All of the above

64. 33
Which of the following was a factor in the growth of the US auto industry to its positions as the world’s leader in both production and sales?
The insightful use of the moving assembly line
The advantage of using interchangeable parts
Keeping the cost of new cars low so that more people could afford them
All of the above

65. 34 The increasing use of mass production techniques led to
An increased in money spent on advertising
Decrease in the need for female factory workers
An increase in the number of laws that protect the environment
A decrease in union membership

66. 34 The increasing use of mass production techniques led to
An increased in money spent on advertising
Decrease in the need for female factory workers
An increase in the number of laws that protect the environment
A decrease in union membership

67. 35 One of the key goals of the 1913 Federal Reserve Act was to
Place a banking system under the direct control of the Congress
Decentralize the banking industry in order to allow for local control of money
Protect the banking industry by removing the country from the gold standard
Create a banking system that could regulate the amount of money in circulation

68. 35 One of the key goals of the 1913 Federal Reserve Act was to
Place a banking system under the direct control of the Congress
Decentralize the banking industry in order to allow for local control of money
Protect the banking industry by removing the country from the gold standard
Create a banking system that could regulate the amount of money in circulation

69. 36
One of the main characteristics if the US economy during the 1920s was
The increase in the strength and power of organized labor
Farmers were usually debt-free and successful
The decreasing use of technology and machines in factories
Money and wealth were not evenly divided among the different class levels in society

70. 36
One of the main characteristics if the US economy during the 1920s was
The increase in the strength and power of organized labor
Farmers were usually debt-free and successful
The decreasing use of technology and machines in factories
Money and wealth were not evenly divided among the different class levels in society

71. 37
Early in the Great Depression, the Hoover administration established the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to
Make direct grants to unemployed workers
Loan money to banks, insurance companies, and other depressed businesses
Purchase American manufactured goods for export to foreign markets
Guarantee a minimum income to all the nation’s farmers

72. 37
Early in the Great Depression, the Hoover administration established the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to
Make direct grants to unemployed workers
Loan money to banks, insurance companies, and other depressed businesses
Purchase American manufactured goods for export to foreign markets
Guarantee a minimum income to all the nation’s farmers

73. 38
Which event most contributed to the establishment of the US Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC)
The Panic of 1893
The formation of the Standard Oil Trust
The Teapot Dome Scandal
The 1929 crash of the stock market

74. 38
Which event most contributed to the establishment of the US Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC)
The Panic of 1893
The formation of the Standard Oil Trust
The Teapot Dome Scandal
The 1929 crash of the stock market

75. 39 One of the following increased in the 1920s
Debts owned by farmers to banks they borrowed money from to buy land and equipment
Prices consumers paid for crops the farmers grew
Demand for American crops and products by foreign countries
Demand for American crops and products by American consumers

76. 39 One of the following increased in the 1920s
Debts owned by farmers to banks they borrowed money from to buy land and equipment
Prices consumers paid for crops the farmers grew
Demand for American crops and products by foreign countries
Demand for American crops and products by American consumers

77. 40
Before the stock market crash in 1929, many Americans enjoyed rich and prosperous lifestyles. What occurred to create the stock market crash?
The use of new energy sources were not popular
The sale of automobiles increased
Speculation in new real estate and stock investments backfired
The entertainment industry lost money in their theatres worldwide

78. 40
Before the stock market crash in 1929, many Americans enjoyed rich and prosperous lifestyles. What occurred to create the stock market crash?
The use of new energy sources were not popular
The sale of automobiles increased
Speculation in new real estate and stock investments backfired
The entertainment industry lost money in their theatres worldwide

79. 41
The large-scale movement of Great Plains residents to California during the Great Depression resulted in
An increase in wages for California laborers
A decrease in the number of California residents seeking relief
A significant decrease in the number of industrial workers in California
A greater demand on available relief funds in California

80. 41
The large-scale movement of Great Plains residents to California during the Great Depression resulted in
An increase in wages for California laborers
A decrease in the number of California residents seeking relief
A significant decrease in the number of industrial workers in California
A greater demand on available relief funds in California

81. 42 The Dust Bowl was caused by all of the following factors, EXCEPT
Drought in which little rain fell on the Great Plains for several years
High winds
Rotation of crops
An overproduction of crops weakened the soil’s fertility

82. 42 The Dust Bowl was caused by all of the following factors, EXCEPT
Drought in which little rain fell on the Great Plains for several years
High winds
Rotation of crops
An overproduction of crops weakened the soil’s fertility

83. 43
At the height of the Great Depression in 1933, what was the nationwide unemployment rate
10%
25%
50%
75%

84. 43
At the height of the Great Depression in 1933, what was the nationwide unemployment rate
10%
25%
50%
75%

85. 44 During the 1930s most people in America
Were moving from living on farms to working in factories in big cities
Lived in suburbs of large cities
Decided that living in cities was too crowded, so they moved back to the farms
Wanted their country to get more involved in foreign affairs

86. 44 During the 1930s most people in America
Were moving from living on farms to working in factories in big cities
Lived in suburbs of large cities
Decided that living in cities was too crowded, so they moved back to the farms
Wanted their country to get more involved in foreign affairs

87. 45 Social security was a New Deal program designed to
Increase the power of labor unions
Encourage progress in a recovering American economy
Give loans and grants to private companies and businesses
Provide a minimum retirement income for senior citizens

88. 45 Social security was a New Deal program designed to
Increase the power of labor unions
Encourage progress in a recovering American economy
Give loans and grants to private companies and businesses
Provide a minimum retirement income for senior citizens

89. 46
.Many business groups opposed the Tennessee Valley Authority(TVA) in the 1930s on the grounds that it
Unfairly competed with private power companies
Charged too much for the electricity it sold
Did not treat its electric customers equally
Generated electricity with obsolete methods and equipment

90. 46
.Many business groups opposed the Tennessee Valley Authority(TVA) in the 1930s on the grounds that it
Unfairly competed with private power companies
Charged too much for the electricity it sold
Did not treat its electric customers equally
Generated electricity with obsolete methods and equipment

91. 47
In the 1930s a large number of artists and writer were employed by this New Deal program
National Recovery Act(NRA)
Tennessee Valley Authority(TVA)
Works Progress Administration(WPA)
Califrornia Conservation Corps(CCC)

92. 47
In the 1930s a large number of artists and writer were employed by this New Deal program
National Recovery Act(NRA)
Tennessee Valley Authority(TVA)
Works Progress Administration(WPA)
Califrornia Conservation Corps(CCC)

93. 48
One of the lasting impacts of Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal was that the Federal governments for the first time
Worked to reduce the influence and power of labor unions
Decided to take more responsibility for the wellbeing of older people
Decided to let businesses operate without taxing their profits
Took control of all public transportation in the U.S.

94. 48
One of the lasting impacts of Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal was that the Federal governments for the first time
Worked to reduce the influence and power of labor unions
Decided to take more responsibility for the wellbeing of older people
Decided to let businesses operate without taxing their profits
Took control of all public transportation in the U.S.

95. 49
One main reason that labor unions increased their power and influence during the Great Depression of the 1930s was that
Most factory owners decided to sympathize with worker’s needs
Union leaders took powerful positions in the federal government
Federal laws were passed that gave workers new important rights
Many people became more active as voters

96. 49
One main reason that labor unions increased their power and influence during the Great Depression of the 1930s was that
Most factory owners decided to sympathize with worker’s needs
Union leaders took powerful positions in the federal government
Federal laws were passed that gave workers new important rights
Many people became more active as voters

97. 50
The American Federation of Labor (AFL) and the Congress of Industrial Organizations(CIO) are
Labor unions
Groups of large business owners
Programsstarted by the Republican Party
President Hoover’s greatest accomplishments

98. 50
The American Federation of Labor (AFL) and the Congress of Industrial Organizations(CIO) are
Labor unions
Groups of large business owners
Programsstarted by the Republican Party
President Hoover’s greatest accomplishments