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U.S History Westward Expansion Thru The Great Depression
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1) How did the expansion of railroad transportation most benefit farmers in the U.S?
A
by increasing the variety of locally owned crops
B
by providing farmers with affordable access to distant markets
C
by raising the consumer price of agricultural goods
D
by encouraging farmers to form the first agricultural cooperatives
2) The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was primarily a response to-
A
competition for jobs on the West Coast
B
increased U.S presence in China
C
China's actions during the Boxer Rebellion
D
rapid population growth in the Northeast
3) The primary objective of the Dawes Act was to-
A
promote cultural assimilation of the American Indians
B
turn American Indian reservations into corporate farmland
C
promote American Indian investment in private industry
D
end warfare between Native Americans and the U.S military
4) Which of the following best characterizes the Gilded Age?
A
the discovery of goldfields in the west led to an increase in the amount of money issued for circulation
B
small, family-owned farms were bought and consolidated to form large agricultural corporations
C
industrialist used their connections with corrupt government officials for material gain and political power
D
in the Deep South a sharp increase in immigration brought a boom in construction and industry
5) During the Gilded Age there was a notable increase in federal support for -
A
increased temperance regulations
B
the growth of big business
C
involvement in foreign wars
D
the acquisition of foreign territories
6) Why did the U.S decide to enter World War I?
A
communist activities among U.S immigrants were threatening the country
B
the U.S had suffered economically from European sanctions
C
a European nation had taken aggressive action against the U.S
D
the U.S president was obligated to fulfill election campaign promises
7) Which of these resulted from the prohibition of alcohol during the 1920's?
A
a growing fear of communism
B
the rise of organized crime
C
the expansion of the consumer economy
D
a decline in immigration rates
8) Which of these factors contributed most to the Dust Bowl?
A
flash flooding and intense deforestation
B
prolonged drought and poor farming practices
C
severe heat and rapid suburban development
D
high winds and railroad construction
9) Which of the following directly contributed to the economic instability of the U.S in 1929?
A
Overspeculation in the stock market
B
the elimination of import tariffs
C
the implementation of a personal income tax
D
New regulations on banking
10) In response to the national crisis posed by the Great Depression, the U.S government-
A
assumed a principal role in protecting economic stability
B
abandoned deficit spending as a remedy for economic downturns
C
dismantled financial regulatory agencies
D
decreased the number of federal entitlement programs
11) The Progressive goal to implement women's suffrage was accomplished by-
A
a constitutional amendment
B
a Supreme Court decision
C
an executive order
D
a national referendum
12) The Social Security Act affected the role of the federal government by —
A
authorizing the government to impose a flat tax
B
creating a government-administered benefits program
C
establishing an agency to monitor immigration
D
implementing new regulations on interstate travel
13) During World War I, tanks were used on the western front primarily to —
A
lead infantry advances across no-man’s-land and into enemy territory
B
release chemical weapons in advance attacks on enemy positions
C
destroy railroads and bridges used by enemy troops
D
launch long-range rockets at enemy aircraft
14) Which groups were most influential in passing the Pure Food and Drug Act?
A
Southern farmers and clergy members
B
Muckrakers and women’s organizations
C
Factory owners and bankers
D
College students and immigrants
15) What is the main function of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation?
A
Providing monetary aid to struggling banks
B
Protecting personal savings in the event of bank failure
C
Assisting banks in recovering unpaid loans
D
Guaranteeing job security for bank employees
16) Which statement best explains how the application of electricity in the early 1900's affected the development of the U.S. economy?
A
Manufacturing processes became more efficient
B
Long-distance travel became more expensive.
C
College education became more accessible.
D
Household appliances became more costly.
17) The primary objective of the Dawes Act was to —
A
promote American Indian investment in private industry
B
turn American Indian reservations into corporate farmland
C
end warfare between American Indians and the U.S. military
D
promote cultural assimilation of American Indians
18) Why did the “Return to Normalcy” agenda of U.S. presidential candidate Warren G. Harding appeal to many voters in the 1920 election?
A
The public wanted to help rebuild war-torn countries.
B
There was a decrease in demand for consumer goods.
C
There were significant shortages of military supplies.
D
The public wanted to concentrate on domestic economic issues.
19) Which of the following cause and effect relationships is accurate?
A
Wilson's belief in the Fourteen Points contributed to U.S participation in the League of Nations
B
German submarine warfare led to U.S participation in World War I
C
The Supreme Court decision in Plessy V. Ferguson contributed to equal rights for women across the country
D
Progressive legislation increased political corruption in urban areas
20) How did Alfred T. Mahan contribute to the U.S transition into a world power?
A
He fought alongside the Rough Riders in the Spanish American War
B
He negotiated a successful treaty with Panama in 1907
C
He served as governor of Hawaii following the overthrow of the Hawaiian Queen
D
He authored essays and books on the importance of naval power
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