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Late 19th century effects of competition in the transportation industry

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- access to affordable goods - competitive shipping rates - expansion of intercontinental railroads

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One purpose of the Settlement House movement in the United States

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to facilitate the assimilation of immigrants

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Pull factor that had the greatest effect on westward migration in the United States during the mid-1800s

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free land

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In the late 1840s what name was given to the view that supported the growth of the American nation from coast to coast

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manifest destiny

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What was a result of this act in the late 19th century? (Homestead Act, 1862)

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the migration of people created new population centers

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Why were these policies enacted by the US government? (four-day bank holiday to prevent exportation of gold out of country, illegal to hoard all forms of gold, US abandoned gold standard, further regulation of gold hoarding and exportation)

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to stabilize a volatile economy

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The formation of trusts in the late 1800s

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- control of resources and transportation needed for production - lack of government regulation or oversight - decreased prices to force competitors out of business

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19th-century farm innovations - grain elevator - reaper - steel plow

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made it possible for American farmers to shift from subsistence farming to commercial farming

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Which innovations in the second Industrial Revolution transformed the nature of economic activity in the US?

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railroads and assembly lines

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What led to the Battle of Little Bighorn?

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the US government's attempt to open the Black Hills to development

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How were the "new" immigrants of the late 1800s MOST like "old" immigrants?

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"new" immigrants believed the United States offered personal freedom

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In the late 1800s, federal policies such as the Dawes Act encouraged the division of tribal landholdings among individual tribe members. How did the Dawes Act negatively affect American Indians?

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tribal lands were lost as tribe members were forced to sell their lands cheaply

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How did the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad affect the demographics of the United States during Reconstruction?

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it encouraged westward expansion

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This statement shows an example of corporate mergers that produced a trust

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the actions of Andrew Carnegie to control the mining to manufacturing of steel

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Which statement is BEST supported by this information?

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populations in rural areas near cities are growing faster than the cities themselves

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Which African American led the "Back to Africa" movement during the early 20th century?

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Marcus Garvey

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How was this act supposed to promote the assimilation of Native Americans into mainstream society? (Dawes Severalty Act, 1887)

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by encouraging Native Americans to own private property

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Advanced in manufacturing aided the development of the United States as an industrial power by

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increasing production levels

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Which major difficulty did the people who participated in the Klondike Gold Rush endure?

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harsh natural conditions

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What was the purpose of the treaties described in the excerpt? (Native Americans living on reservations)

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to promote the assimilation of Native Americans into mainstream culture

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Religious persecution led to the large-scale settlement of which religious community in Utah beginning in the 1840s?

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mormons

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Factors that influenced the growth of political machines

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- corrupt public officials - industrialized economy - increased immigration

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What is the main reason for the enactment of these laws? (Chinese Exclusion Act, Quota Act, National Origins Act)

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anti-immigrant backlash

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What was the intended effect of this act? (The Federal Reserve Act)

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to control the money supply

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Which factor led to the passage of this act? (Chinese Exclusion Act)

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native-born citizens resenting Chinese immigrants for accepting lower wages

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According to this excerpt, living standards were determined by which factors in the early 1900s?

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widespread availability of consumer good

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Which factor contributed most to the creation of new states in areas acquired as a result of the Mexican War?

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completion of the Transcontinental Railroad

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Which factor contributed most to the rise of inner-city overcrowding in the late nineteenth century?

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industrialization

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Pull factors for immigrants to the United States

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- job opportunities - educational system - close proximity - personal freedom

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The act by the United States government ended religious expression for the Sioux Nation and closed the American Frontier

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Massacre at Wounded Knee

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How did the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad impact the economy of the West?

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it provided access to new markets for local goods

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Which factor most motivates people from different countries to live in the United States?

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the desire for democracy and economic opportunity

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Which statement best describes how the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad contributed to the closing of the American frontier?

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the coasts of America were connected by industry

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The Great Migration refers to the shift of the African-American population from the

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rural South the the urban North

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Why did Andrew Jackson's administration support the removal of Native Americans from the eastern states?

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Whites wanted to settle and live on the Native American lands

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The Federal Reserve Act of 1913

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- formed a board of governors - created paper currency based on the gold standard

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During the Gilded Age many immigrants supported city political bosses in exchange for

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employment opportunities

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Which label best describes President Woodrow Wilson's approach to foreign relations?

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moral diplomacy

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Which Supreme Court decision upheld Jim Crow laws?

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Plessy v. Ferguson

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At the beginning of the twentieth century, which group was best known for its attempts to reform US urban political machines?

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progressives

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During the Progressive Era, muckrakers such as Jacob Riis exposed the harsh realities of

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industrialization

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Which agency was created to protect the welfare of consumers using specific goods?

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Food and Drug Administration

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This amendment reflects which of the following purposes of the constitutional amendment process? (16th Amendment)

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to clarify the meaning of delegated authority

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How did the group referred to by the president earn their citizenship?

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by demonstrating knowledge of United States history

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Accomplishments of Jane Adams

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- advocated for women's rights - established Hull House - won the Nobel Peace Prize

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Which statement about this amendment most accurately reflects the view of reformers during the Progressive Era?

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a tax on incomes can be used to increase federal government programs

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Which statement describes the impact of Upton Sinclair's novel, The Jungle?

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it exposed the unsanitary conditions of the meatpacking industry

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What was the name of Roosevelt's domestic policy?

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square deal

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Which factor contributed to the decline of political machines?

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passage of civil service reforms

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With which statement would a Progressive most likely agree?

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"The government is obligated to provide for the poor"

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What was the importance of this act? (Interstate Commerce Act)

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it was the first federal law to regulate industry

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The excerpt below describes which political party from the late 19th century? (labor unions, long work hours, graduated income tax)

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populist

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Which statement best describes the contribution made by Jacob Riis during the Progressive Era?

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his photographs and descriptions revealed the harsh conditions of tenement life

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Why did the Populist party promote these beliefs as part of its political platform?

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farmers suffered from unfair charges by railroad companies

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The United States forest service set aside more than 200 acres of land for conservation when it was established. Who was president at that time?

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Theodore Roosevelt

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How did Upton Sinclair's novel The Jungle contribute to a change in the government's role in the economy?

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it led to federal legislation to regulate the food industry

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Which activity is a modern function of the Federal Trade Commission?

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regulating corporate mergers to ensure market competition

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Which person is known for being a pioneer of the temperance movement?

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Frances Willard

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Which action by the Progressive movement of the early 20th century best exemplifies this principle?

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political reforms that increased democracy for common citizens

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Recognizing the need to preserve our natural environment and natural history, which president created a record number of national parks?

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Theodore Roosevelt

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Which factor most influence the creation of Hull House?

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the development of the Social Gospel movement

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What was one effect of the Open Door policy?

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increased access to Chinese markets

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Which term best describes Theodore Roosevelt's "Big Stick" foreign policy?

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preventive intervention

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Which action best reflects the policies based on President Woodrow Wilson's belief in Moral Diplomacy?

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the deployment of US forces to Haiti to restore stability

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Which conclusion is best supported by the events in this list? (events of the Spanish-American war)

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the United States planned to gain strategic territory in the Pacific

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Which statement supports the concern in this excerpt? "The March of the Flag"

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economic expansion is needed to keep the industrial market growing

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Why does Roosevelt assert that US control of the Panama Canal was necessary?

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to maintain national security

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Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines all became US possessions as a result of which war?

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Spanish-American War

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Which explanation best justifies the presence of the United States in the Pacific in the 1890s?

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preservation of business interests

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Which of these options reflected President Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy?

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expansion of the Monroe Doctrine

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What was one effect of the event described in the excerpt? ("The Great War and the New Era")

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an industry developed because of government requirements

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Based on this excerpt, what was the primary purpose of using this weapon during World War I?

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to overcome the stalemate of trench warfare

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Which factor first enabled a major expansion of the United States' influence in Southeast Asia?

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involvement in the Spanish-American War

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What was the result of this battle? (Battle of Belleau Wood)

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the Allied victory marked a turning point in the war

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one main purpose of dollar diplomacy was to

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use economic influence to promote stability to Latin America

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Which phrase best completes this table? (construction of the Panama canal)

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opposition by US political leaders

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Which action best describes the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

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intervening to prevent European involvement in regional affairs

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How did the territorial acquisition resulting from the Spanish-American War affect the United States economy?

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the United States gained access to overseas markets

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Which event was a cause of the Spanish-American War?

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the sinking of the Maine

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"Yellow Journalists" influenced US participation in which conflict?

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the Spanish-American War

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The United States advocated this policy for which economic reason?

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to dissolve spheres of influence to minimize the advantages of other nations

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Which colony did Spain lose to the United States as a result of the Spanish-American War?

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Philippine Islands

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What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy?

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to gain US commercial access to China

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How did these developments affect the United States?

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the United States expanded territorial claims to secure natural resources

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Which event permitted Roosevelt to take the actions described in this speech?

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the revolt against the Colombian government by Panamanian rebels

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Which foreign policy from the early 1900s expanded on the goals of the Monroe Doctrine?

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Roosevelt Corollary

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Which concept is best related to these actions?

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imperialism

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What was a negative aspect of Dollar Diplomacy in Latin America and East Asia?

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it failed to address economic problems and government istabilities

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What was a result of this change in the US Army?

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The Triple Entente gained access to new resources

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Which of the following statements does not explain a reason why the United States failed to ratify the Treaty of Versailles?

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objections to Russia's exclusion from the peace conference

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Which of the following best identifies the issues that led to the Supreme Court case Schenck vs. United States?

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the United States government restricted freedom of speech during World War I

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Which effect did the end of World War I have on US agricultural production in the 1920s?

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overproduction of crops resulted in lower food prices

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Which statement about the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) during World War I is correct?

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the AEF was critical to the success of the Triple Entente during the war

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Which government action was designed to discourage criticism of US involvement in World War I?

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the Espionage and Sedition Acts

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What is the significance of the event in this headline? (Battle of Argonne Forest Ends)

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it increased the pressure on Germany to surrender

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Which outcome of the Versailles Peace Conference reflected ideals expressed in President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points?

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the establishment of independent national states in Europe

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Senator Henry Cabot Lodge opposed which feature of the Treaty of Versailles?

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the committing of signatories to protect the independence of other member states

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The return to an isolationist foreign policy was signified by which US action following Wold War I?

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the rejection of the Treaty of Versailles

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Which factor contributed most to high unemployment in the United States after World War I?

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the supply of labor exceeded its demand

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what was the purpose of this organization? (US Government establishes office of war information)

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to encourage the American people to support the war

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Which event contributed to the US entry into World War I?

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the sinking of the Lusitania

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During World War I the United States government assisted the US economy through all of the following ways except

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the implementation of minimum wage

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Which phrase best describes the purpose of this speech by President Roosevelt? (Franklin D. Roosevelt)

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to encourage civilian sacrifices for the sake of the nation

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Which entry on the timeline best explains a reason for US entry into World War I?

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a German telegram is intercepted by the US government

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Most Dust Bowl migrants headed to which of the following states?

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California

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How did farmers such as Lawrence Svobida respond to the conditions described in this excerpt?

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by moving west to seek alternative employment

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The Dust Bowl in the 1930s resulted from

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the over-use of farmland

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What was one major result of the event shown in the illustration?

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migration of agricultural laborers to California

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How did the New Deal try to solve the problems caused by the Dust Bowl?

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by paying farmers to plant crops that would help the soil recover

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Which constitutional issue was raised by these events?

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separation of power between the judicial and executive branches

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Which New Deal program specifically hired young men for public works projects?

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Civilian Conservation Corps

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Which statement best describes an agricultural practice that led to the decline of the farming industry in the 1930s?

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technology was used to clear large tracts of land, resulting in the overproduction of crops

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Characteristics of the Great Depression

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unemployment rates rose to 25%, New Deal programs increased the authority of the federal government, soil conditions caused people to move from the Great Plains to western states

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What was the main cause for the need for soup kitchens during the 1930s?

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high rate of unemployment

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