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1) In 1924, the Teapot Dome Scandal led to -
A
widespread dissatisfaction with a lack of economic development
B
public frustration with government neglect of the working class
C
public disappointment over revelations of government corruption
D
widespread anger over excessive partisan politics
2) Which reason BEST explains the increase in the number of cars sold between 1910 and 1925?
A
Cars became more available because of the passage of antitrust laws.
B
Cars became more affordable because of the removal of wartime price controls.
C
Cars became more available because of the removal of tariffs after a global conflict.
D
Cars became more affordable because of the introduction of the assembly line.
3) Which law in 1917 was seen as prohibiting freedom of speech?
A
Espionage Act
B
Standard Time Act
C
Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill
D
Sundry Civil Bill
4) Which action did the federal government take to recognize soldiers who had performed bravely in war?
A
Providing them with monetary bonuses for demonstrating courage under fire
B
Awarding them the Congressional Medal of Honor for actions above the call of duty
C
Passing the GI Bill to give them educational benefits
D
Awarding them battlefield promotions from enlisted to officer
5) Which word best explains trying to make Native Americans more American-like?
A
Assimilation
B
NAtivism
C
Nullification
D
Immigration
6) How does the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) continue to affect U.S. citizens?
A
By changing interest rates to prevent people from paying higher prices for goods
B
By providing financial assistance to elderly people who are retired
C
By protecting the savings of bank customers during an economic crisis
D
By regulating loans made to investors who buy stocks on margin
7) How did the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad contribute to the settlement of the West?
A
By giving funds to local leaders to build schools
B
By establishing military forts along the routes
C
By providing people with access to essential goods
D
By raising money to build factories along the routes
8) How did the assembly line enhance the automobile industry?
A
By developing new designs to test automobile safety standards
B
By speeding up production of automobiles at lower costs
C
By requiring only licensed workers to produce the automobiles
D
By ensuring high-quality automobiles for consumers at higher prices
9) In the late 1800s, Sanford B. Dole contributed to the expansion of the United States by advocating the annexation of —
A
the Panama Canal Zone
B
the Philippines
C
Puerto Rico
D
Hawaii
10) What was one immediate result of Henry Ford’s manufacturing methods?
A
Cars replaced railroads as the fastest way to ship goods.
B
Cars could be customized.
C
Cars became affordable for more people.
D
Cars required little fuel to operate efficiently.
11) The issue addressed in this political slogan, 'Votes for Women', was later settled by —
A
the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment
B
the initiation of the Settlement House movement
C
the repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment
D
the creation of the Temperance Society
12) 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
The public wanted to concentrate on domestic economic issues.
D
There were significant shortages of military supplies.
13) Which of the following identifies two effects of the Harlem Renaissance?
A
Founding of colleges for African Americans AND Founding of the Socialist Party
B
Ratification of amendments ensuring rights for blacks AND Increased support for the prohibition of alcoholic beverages.
C
Increased geographic concentration of African Americans AND Increased popularity of venues featuring African American Artists
D
Founding of Tuskegee Univ. AND Migration of African Americans to western states
14) Which action was an immediate consequence of the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo?
A
The Russian monarchy was overthrown.
B
The United States refused to join the League of Nations.
C
Great Britain intercepted the Zimmermann telegram.
D
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.
15) Which statement best explains how bank failures contributed to the Great Depression?
A
The interest rates on bank loans were too high.
B
Foreign investors did not invest enough in U.S. banks.
C
Business could not be done when President Franklin Roosevelt declared a bank holiday.
D
People lost their savings because the government did not insure bank deposits.
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