U.S History Westward Expansion Thru The Great Depression Question Preview (ID: 40520)


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How did the expansion of railroad transportation most benefit farmers in the U.S?
a) by raising the consumer price of agricultural goods
b) by increasing the variety of locally owned crops
c) by providing farmers with affordable access to distant markets
d) by encouraging farmers to form the first agricultural cooperatives

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was primarily a response to-
a) increased U.S presence in China
b) competition for jobs on the West Coast
c) rapid population growth in the Northeast
d) China's actions during the Boxer Rebellion

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) end warfare between Native Americans and the U.S military
d) promote American Indian investment in private industry

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) industrialist used their connections with corrupt government officials for material gain and political power
c) in the Deep South a sharp increase in immigration brought a boom in construction and industry
d) small, family-owned farms were bought and consolidated to form large agricultural corporations

During the Gilded Age there was a notable increase in federal support for -
a) the growth of big business
b) involvement in foreign wars
c) the acquisition of foreign territories
d) increased temperance regulations

Why did the U.S decide to enter World War I?
a) the U.S had suffered economically from European sanctions
b) a European nation had taken aggressive action against the U.S
c) the U.S president was obligated to fulfill election campaign promises
d) communist activities among U.S immigrants were threatening the country

Which of these resulted from the prohibition of alcohol during the 1920's?
a) a decline in immigration rates
b) a growing fear of communism
c) the expansion of the consumer economy
d) the rise of organized crime

Which of these factors contributed most to the Dust Bowl?
a) flash flooding and intense deforestation
b) prolonged drought and poor farming practices
c) high winds and railroad construction
d) severe heat and rapid suburban development

Which of the following directly contributed to the economic instability of the U.S in 1929?
a) the implementation of a personal income tax
b) Overspeculation in the stock market
c) New regulations on banking
d) the elimination of import tariffs

In response to the national crisis posed by the Great Depression, the U.S government-
a) abandoned deficit spending as a remedy for economic downturns
b) dismantled financial regulatory agencies
c) assumed a principal role in protecting economic stability
d) decreased the number of federal entitlement programs

The Progressive goal to implement women's suffrage was accomplished by-
a) an executive order
b) a constitutional amendment
c) a national referendum
d) a Supreme Court decision

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) implementing new regulations on interstate travel
d) establishing an agency to monitor immigration

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) destroy railroads and bridges used by enemy troops
c) release chemical weapons in advance attacks on enemy positions
d) launch long-range rockets at enemy aircraft

Which groups were most influential in passing the Pure Food and Drug Act?
a) Southern farmers and clergy members
b) Factory owners and bankers
c) Muckrakers and women’s organizations
d) College students and immigrants

What is the main function of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation?
a) Assisting banks in recovering unpaid loans
b) Providing monetary aid to struggling banks
c) Guaranteeing job security for bank employees
d) Protecting personal savings in the event of bank failure

Which statement best explains how the application of electricity in the early 1900's affected the development of the U.S. economy?
a) Long-distance travel became more expensive.
b) College education became more accessible.
c) Manufacturing processes became more efficient
d) Household appliances became more costly.

The primary objective of the Dawes Act was to —
a) promote cultural assimilation of American Indians
b) turn American Indian reservations into corporate farmland
c) end warfare between American Indians and the U.S. military
d) promote American Indian investment in private industry

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 were significant shortages of military supplies.
c) There was a decrease in demand for consumer goods.
d) The public wanted to concentrate on domestic economic issues.

Which of the following cause and effect relationships is accurate?
a) German submarine warfare led to U.S participation in World War I
b) Wilson's belief in the Fourteen Points contributed to U.S participation in the League of Nations
c) Progressive legislation increased political corruption in urban areas
d) The Supreme Court decision in Plessy V. Ferguson contributed to equal rights for women across the country

How did Alfred T. Mahan contribute to the U.S transition into a world power?
a) He served as governor of Hawaii following the overthrow of the Hawaiian Queen
b) He fought alongside the Rough Riders in the Spanish American War
c) He authored essays and books on the importance of naval power
d) He negotiated a successful treaty with Panama in 1907

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