U.S. History 1st Nine Weeks

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1 U.S. History 1st Nine Weeks Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1 Which of the following is a common characteristic of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution? A They aim to protect the civil rights of African Americans B They guarantee a high standard of living for workers C They offer economic concessions to southern landowners D They strengthen the authority of state governments 2 According to the 14th Amendment, state governments must: A Conduct judicial review of Supreme Court decisions B Ensure that every citizen has a job C Obtain the approval of Congress to pass laws D Protect the individual rights of all citizens 3 Black Codes was a name given to laws passed by southern governments established during the presidency of Andrew Johnson. These laws imposed severe restrictions on freedmen, such as prohibiting their right to vote, forbidding them to sit on juries, and limiting their right to testify against whitemen. They were also forbidden from carrying weapons in public places and working in certain occupations. National Archives and Records Administration Southern states passed the codes described in the above excerpt in order to A decrease the number of northern representatives in Congress. B increase the labor supply for factory jobs in the North. C limit the effects of the Reconstruction Amendments. D improve relations with the Democratic Party. 4 Jim Crow Laws were laws that: A Denied citizenship to Asian immigrants C Separated the races B promoted discrimination against women D Taxed voters 1

2 5 Read the excerpt below from a dissenting opinion on the Supreme Court ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson. If a State can prescribe, as a rule of civil conduct, that whites and blacks shall not travel as passengers in the same railroad coach, why may it not so regulate the use of the streets of its cities and towns as to compel white citizens to keep on one side of a street and black citizens to keep on the other?... Further, if this statute of Louisiana is consistent with the personal liberty of citizens, why may not the State require the separation in railroad coaches of native and naturalized citizens of the United States, or of Protestants and Roman Catholics? Which statement is consistent with this dissenting opinion? A Segregation is undesirable in a democratic society. B Implementation of this ruling would take many years. C Decisions on segregation are best decided by state governments. D Religious differences are more of a concern than racial differences. 6 As a result of increased immigration to the United States in the late 19th century, many immigrant families lived in tenements because: A Adequate housing was scarce on the Great Plains B There was a lack of affordable housing in overcrowded cities C The U.S. government provided them with free housing D They wanted to avoid living in ethnic neighborhoods 7 Use the list to answer the following question. - Increased coal mining - Increased petroleum refining - Development of the Bessemer process - Development of the incandescent light bulb What do the events in the list have in common? A They are results of the policy of Dollar Diplomacy. B They are results of the policy of Manifest Destiny. C They are factors contributing to the rise of industrialization. D They are events contributing to the increase of agricultural production. 8 During the late 19th century, factory owners often hired child workers because children: A Could be paid low C Required little supervision B Had received job training at school D Were able to work after school 9 Which of the following was a goal of the 1887 Dawes Act? A The assimilation of Native Americans into American society as landowning farmers B To provide homesteaders with land east of the Mississippi River C The creation of industrial jobs for Native Americans D To create reservations for Native Americans 2

3 10 Which phrase best completes the diagram above? A Opposed the Supreme Court decision in Brown v Board Education B Opposed racial discrimination against African Americans C Believed minorities should unite in a violent revolution to gain equality D Believed African Americans should start a nationalist movement 11 Which group of people most likely inspired the creation of the above 1893 cartoon? A Union leaders C Political bosses B Philanthropists D Nativists 3

4 12 The Chinese Exclusion Act showed that A Black Americans had more rights than Asian Americans B Americans were determined to limit immigration from Asia C The Progressives welcomed immigrants from all nations D Discrimination was declining in the U.S. 13 According to the cartoon, United States immigration policy has A Favored highly skilled immigrants from developing countries B Consistently stimulated cultural pluralism C Periodically varied between openness and restriction D Encouraged the entrance of radical political groups 14 Read the summary below which describes immigration trends to the United States between 1870 and 1916 then answer the following question. More than 25 million people migrated to the United States between 1870 and Immigration, along with natural increase, caused the U.S. population to grow dramatically, rising from about 40 million to about 100 million during this time period. Why was the population boom at the turn of the twentieth century important to American industrialization? A It resulted in increased use of natural resources. B It provided a larger labor force and consumer market. C It increased jobs in the fields of marketing and advertisement. D It encouraged a variety of cultural influences in economic innovation. 4

5 15 In the 1880s, Samuel Gompers helped found the American Federation of Labor, which focused on the interests of skilled workers. Which statement below describes an early success of the American Federation of Labor? A It forced business owners to improve working conditions. B It negotiated with business owners to provide health benefits. C It gained federal government protection for striking workers. D It convinced the federal government to establish social programs. 16 A consequence of the Haymarket Riot and the Homestead Steel Strike resulted in A A setback for labor organizations B Public sympathy for the strikers C Increased government support for labor unions D Better working conditions and paid vacations 17 Marcus Garvey s Back to Africa movement and the creation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) were both early-twentieth-century responses to A the passage of more restrictive immigration laws. B the growth of communism in the South. C the practice of racial discrimination in the United States. D the desegregation of World War I combat units. 18 I ascribe (credit) the success of Standard Oil Company to its consistent policy of making the volume of its business largely through the merit and cheapness of its products. What captain of industry established the company mentioned in the quote? A Cornelius Vanderbilt C J.P. Morgan B Andrew Carnegie D John D. Rockefeller 19 In 1906 Upton Sinclair s novel The Jungle described the meatpacking industry. There was never the least attention paid to what was cut up for sausage; there would come all the way back from Europe old sausage that had been rejected, and that was moldy and white--it would be dosed with borax and glycerine, and dumped into the hoppers, and made over again for home consumption. - The Jungle, Chapter 14 Which statement explains how Upton Sinclair contributed to shaping perceptions about federal government power? A He called for national training standards for workers. B He encouraged farmers to form a government agency. C He demonstrated the need for a national food supplier. D He influenced public demand for government regulation of food. 5

6 20 What female reformer established Hull House to help the poor? A Jane Addams C Mother Cabrini B Nellie Bly D Carrie Nation 21 17th Amendment 19th Amendment Direct primary elections Initiative, referendum and recall What was the immediate effect of the Progressive era reforms listed above? A Shareholders began to elect corporate officers B Big business came under greater government control C Citizens had a larger role in selecting their elected representatives D Political bosses in large cities gained greater control over local government 22 This cartoon depicts President Theodore Roosevelt s involvement with a national scandal. A NAUSEATING JOB, BUT IT MUST BE DONE How did President Roosevelt s response to this scandal influence national policy? A The government became involved in protecting individuals from big businesses. B The government became involved in providing basic needs for individuals. C The government began providing agricultural subsides. D The government began protecting natural resources. 6

7 23 Alfred T. Mahan s book The Influence of Sea Power on History helped push the U.S. toward a position of world power by: A Convincing government officials to strengthen the U.S. Navy B Discouraging colonialism and trade with other nations C Preaching isolationism as a way to defend against foreign aggression D Arguing for the elimination of the army in favor of the navy 24 The cartoon above expresses the growing desire of the U.S. in the latter half of the 19th century to: A Acquire new territory C Continue the policy of isolationism B Concentrate on domestic issues D Reestablish the Monroe Doctrine 25 A major reason the U.S. began to seek colonies during the late 1890s was that the: A Cold war rivalry between the U.S. and the former Soviet Union had heightened B Expansion of American industry made acquiring new markets and additional resources desirable C Population pressures within the U.S. had become more severe D The Monroe Doctrine required such action 7

8 26 The diagram describes some events of the late 1800s. Which sentence completes the diagram by analyzing how this interest in international affairs affected United States foreign policy? A The United States applied political pressure to impose democratic traditions. B The United States utilized military force to protect trade. C The United States sought to secure dominance in the hemisphere. D The United States fought to protect freedom of the seas. 27 This excerpt is from a speech by Senator Orville Platt in October When the Stars and Stripes float over the court houses and school houses of the Philippine Islands, they will not signify despotism (tyranny), but justice, security, and the rights of man. Our flag floating there will symbolize liberty, regulated and governed by law, and the largest measure of self-government consistent with the welfare of its people. Which statement explains why Senator Platt s justification of the Philippine occupation helped the imperialists prevail? A The cost of withdrawing United States occupation forces was too high. B Opponents of United States imperialism understood benefits of new markets. C Imperialists claimed United States rule and would result in an expansion of democracy. D The natural resources in the region would be threatened if the United States withdrew. 8

9 28 What is the subject of the cartoon above? A Immigration C U.S. territorial expansion B The Spanish American War D WWI 29 Which of the following headlines is the best example of Yellow Journalism as practiced in the late 1890s? A Anti-Imperialists Oppose War with Spain B Maine Split by Enemy s Secret Infernal Machine C Oklahoma Sunk in Pearl Harbor D Several Sailors Die in Maine Sinking 30 The U.S. supported a revolution in Panama at the turn of the 20th century in order to: A stop human rights abuses in Latin American countries. B prevent the spread of communism in Latin America. C secure the right to build a canal through Central America. D end European colonialism in Central America. 9

10 31 President Theodore Roosevelt s Big Stick Diplomacy is associated with the: A Exercise of international police power by the U.S. B Loaning of military technology to the U.S. allies C Use of economic sanctions against enemies of the U.S. D Withdrawal of the U.S. from international organizations 32 Which statement presents a justification of American imperialism during the late nineteenth century? A Leaders believed distant territories were important to long-term national security. B Leaders believed the country should avoid getting entangled in European affairs. C Leaders believed it was necessary to trade with Europe for military technology. D Leaders believed it was wrong to impose American ideals on other cultures. 33 I stand for the square deal...now, this means that our government, national and state, must be freed from the sinister influence or control of special interests. Exactly as the special interests of cotton and slavery threatened our political integrity before the Civil War, so now the great special business interests too often control and corrupt the men and methods of government for their own profit. We must drive the special interests out of politics. That is one of our tasks today. Every special interest is entitled to justice - full, fair, and complete...but not one is entitled to vote in Congress, to a voice on the bench, or to representation in any public office. The Constitution guarantees protection to property, and we must make that promise good. But it does not give the right of suffrage to any corporation. In the quotation above, Theodore Roosevelt warns against A too much regulation of business. B the dangers of financial speculation. C the unequal treatment of minority groups. D businesses gaining control over government. -from a campaign speech by Theodore Roosevelt during the 1912 presidential election 34 What did the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine state? A The United States would permanently station troops in the Philippines and other Pacific islands. B The United States reserved the right to intervene in the affairs of Central America and the Caribbean. C The United States had the right and duty to expand its colonial possessions in Asia. D The United States would provide military aid to Europe to resist communism. 10

11 35 To His Excellency William McKinley, President, and the Senate, of the United States of America... We, the undersigned, native Hawaiian citizens...who are members of the Hawaiian Patriotic League of the Hawaiian Islands, and others who are in sympathy with the said League, earnestly protest against the...(addition) of the said Hawaiian Islands to the said United States of America in any form or shape. - Petition, 1897 What were these Hawaiian citizens protesting? A The forced annexation of the islands as a U.S. territory after the overthrow of Hawaiian monarchy. B The classification of the islands as a protectorate after the Hawaiian government signed a treaty with the United States. C The granting of the U.S. statehood to the islands after they were purchased from the Hawaiian monarch. D The colonization of the islands by political refugees from the United States. 11

12 Short Answer 36 You will be given a separate paper for this portion of your test which will be worth 15 points. 12

13 ID: A U.S. History 1st Nine Weeks Answer Section MULTIPLE CHOICE 1 ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 1:1A 2 ANS: D PTS: 1 STA: 1:1A 3 ANS: C PTS: 1 STA: 1:1.B 4 ANS: C PTS: 1 STA: 1:1B 5 ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 1:3.G 6 ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 1:2A 7 ANS: C PTS: 1 STA: 1:3 8 ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 1:3C 9 ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 1.2:B 10 ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 1:3H 11 ANS: D PTS: 1 STA: 1:2.A 12 ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 1:2A 13 ANS: C PTS: 1 STA: 1:2A 14 ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 1.3.E 15 ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 1.3.E 16 ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 1:3E 17 ANS: C PTS: 1 STA: 1:3.H 18 ANS: D PTS: 1 STA: 1:3A 19 ANS: D PTS: 1 STA: 1:3.C 20 ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 1:3D 21 ANS: C PTS: 1 STA: 1:3F 22 ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 2:1A 24 ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 2:1 25 ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 2:1A 26 ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 2:1.D 27 ANS: C PTS: 1 STA: 2:1.D 28 ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 2:1B 29 ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 2:1B 30 ANS: C PTS: 1 STA: 2.1.D 31 ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 2:D 32 ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: ANS: D PTS: 1 STA: ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 2.1.A 1

14 ID: A SHORT ANSWER 36 ANS: Possible Answers: Students may use the following in their chart above Atlanta Compromise 1 st Black PH D from Harvard Accused of being an Uncle Tom Born a slave Classical higher education Emphasized jobs and training for blacks Founded Tuskegee Institute Gain economic security before equal rights Gradual equality Grandfather Clause Ida B. Wells Immediate equality Jim Crow Laws KKK Literacy Tests NAACP Niagara Movement Plessy v. Ferguson Poll Tax Popular with whites especially President Roosevelt Strongly opposed segregation The Souls of Black Folk (1903) PTS: 15 STA: 1.3.H 2