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1. What is a primary source?

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A primary source is a first-hand account or direct evidence from the time period being studied, offering valuable insight into historical events or topics.

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Explore pivotal events and figures in American history with this engaging quiz. Dive into the complexities of U.S. historical developments, enhancing your understanding and appreciation of the nation's... see morepast, while sharpening your analytical skills. see less

2. What is a secondary source?

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A secondary source is different from a primary source in that it is not the original source of the information being discussed. Primary sources provide firsthand accounts or direct evidence of events, while secondary sources interpret, analyze, or discuss information from primary sources.

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3. What is bias?

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Bias involves a partial perspective and a refusal to consider other views, which goes against being balanced, scientific, or always considering alternatives.

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4. What is historiography?

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Historiography specifically deals with the methods used by historians in studying and interpreting history as an academic discipline.

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5. When did the Industrial Revolution take place?

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The Industrial Revolution occurred during the late 18th century to the mid-19th century, marked by significant changes in manufacturing processes.

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6. What is nativism?
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7. What is laissez faire?

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Laissez-faire is an economic concept emphasizing minimal government intervention in economic affairs, allowing for free market principles to guide transactions and economic activities.

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8. What does the term Social Darwinism refer to?

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Social Darwinism became popular during the 19th century, promoting the idea of survival of the fittest in society based on natural selection principles. It was not focused on military power, eugenics, or communal ownership.

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9. Homestead Act

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The Homestead Act was a series of laws that aimed to promote westward expansion by allowing individuals to claim and own land for little to no cost. It was not a prohibition on land ownership, grant to Native American tribes, or a grant to European immigrants for citizenship.

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10. What was the Populist Party also known as?

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The Populist Party is also known as The People's Party, reflecting its origins as an agrarian-populist political party in the United States.

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11. What was the term 'muckraker' used for in the Progressive Era?

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Muckrakers were journalists who exposed social issues and political corruption during the Progressive Era in America.

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12. What was the Progressive Era?

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The Progressive Era was a period of significant social and political reforms in the United States, focusing on issues like labor rights, women's suffrage, and governmental transparency. It was distinct from other historical periods such as the Victorian Era, the Roaring Twenties, and the Cold War era.

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13. What is Imperialism?

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Imperialism refers to the practice of one country extending its power through the acquisition of territories. It involves the control and exploitation of distant lands and people for economic or political gain.

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14. What was the Roosevelt Corollary?

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The Roosevelt Corollary was a significant foreign policy statement made by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1904 in response to the Venezuela Crisis and served as an extension to the Monroe Doctrine.

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15. What is dollar diplomacy?

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Dollar diplomacy was a specific approach used by the United States in its foreign policy during a particular period.

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16. What was the purpose of the Selective Service Act?

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The Selective Service Act was enacted to raise a national army through compulsory enlistment for America's involvement in World War I. The other options do not align with the purpose of this act.

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17. What is a Doughboy?

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The term 'Doughboy' specifically refers to members of the US military, not to food, wealth, or weaponry.

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18. What is an armistice?

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An armistice is a formal agreement between warring parties to stop fighting, it is not a weapon, tactic, or offensive strategy.

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19. What were Wilson's Fourteen Points?

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Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points were a set of principles aimed at ensuring lasting peace after World War I, focusing on issues such as self-determination, freedom of the seas, and the creation of an international organization to prevent future conflicts.

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20. What was the League of Nations?

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The League of Nations was established to prevent future wars and promote international cooperation, not to organize video game competitions, sports leagues, or exert dominance over other nations.

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21. What is isolationism?

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Isolationism refers to the approach of staying out of international affairs and keeping a distance from the activities and concerns of other countries in order to focus solely on the interests of one's own nation.

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22. What was the significance of the Schenck vs US case in 1919?

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The Schenck vs US case in 1919 was specifically related to the enforcement of the Espionage Act of 1917 during World War I, not any of the other mentioned subjects.

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23. What was the Zimmerman Note?

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The correct answer explains the historical significance of the Zimmerman Note during World War I, highlighting its proposal for a military alliance between Germany and Mexico if the United States entered the war against Germany.

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24. What was Warren G. Harding's campaign promise in the election of 1920?

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Warren G. Harding's campaign promise in the election of 1920 was a 'return to normalcy,' which meant a return to the way of life before World War I, focusing on stability and familiar routines.

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25. What were speakeasies?

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Speakeasies were hidden establishments that sold alcoholic beverages during the Prohibition era in the United States when alcohol was illegal. They were not restaurants serving exotic food, bars selling only non-alcoholic beverages, or legally operating beer breweries during that time.

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26. Who were the Flappers?

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Flappers were a generation of young Western women in the 1920s known for their rebellious attitudes and fashion choices, which represented a shift from traditional gender roles.

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27. Who is Al Capone also known as?

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Al Capone was a notorious American gangster during the Prohibition era, often referred to by his nickname Scarface. He was not to be confused with actor Al Pacino or fictional character Al Capulet from Romeo and Juliet. Similarly, 'Al Capricorn' is not a known alias or identity associated with Capone.

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28. What was the Harlem Renaissance?

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The Harlem Renaissance was a period of prolific cultural and artistic achievements primarily in the African American community in Harlem, New York, during the 1920s, not a military conflict, a scientific experiment, or a European political movement.

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29. Who was Marcus Garvey?

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Marcus Garvey was a prominent Jamaican political leader and key figure in the Pan-Africanism movement. He founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association to advocate for the rights and empowerment of people of African descent worldwide.

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What is a primary source?
What is a secondary source?
What is bias?
What is historiography?
When did the Industrial Revolution take place?
What is nativism?
What is laissez faire?
What does the term Social Darwinism refer to?
Homestead Act
What was the Populist Party also known as?
What was the term 'muckraker' used for in the Progressive Era?
What was the Progressive Era?
What is Imperialism?
What was the Roosevelt Corollary?
What is dollar diplomacy?
What was the purpose of the Selective Service Act?
What is a Doughboy?
What is an armistice?
What were Wilson's Fourteen Points?
What was the League of Nations?
What is isolationism?
What was the significance of the Schenck vs US case in 1919?
What was the Zimmerman Note?
What was Warren G. Harding's campaign promise in the election of 1920?
What were speakeasies?
Who were the Flappers?
Who is Al Capone also known as?
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
Who was Marcus Garvey?
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