Proficient Level Review, 30 October 2015

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The X-Ray Machine could have helped save the President's life in 1901 because it allows doctors to see inside the body and diagnose injuries or conditions that are not visible externally. In the case of a gunshot wound, an X-ray could have been used to locate the bullet and assess the extent of internal damage, enabling doctors to provide appropriate treatment. This medical advancement was crucial in improving diagnostic capabilities and guiding surgical interventions, potentially increasing the chances of saving the President's life.

Chinese immigrants were the first to be banned from entering the United States with the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882. This act was the first significant law restricting immigration based on nationality, and it specifically targeted Chinese laborers. The ban was a result of anti-Chinese sentiment and fears of job competition, and it remained in effect until it was repealed in 1943. This ban on Chinese immigrants set a precedent for further restrictive immigration policies in the United States.

Imperialism refers to the policy or practice of extending a nation's power and influence beyond its own borders through colonization, military force, or economic domination. It involves the expansion of a country's political, economic, and cultural control over other territories or nations. This term accurately describes the concept of a nation expanding its influence beyond its borders, making it the correct answer in this context.

During the Spanish-American War, Theodore Roosevelt was ordered to take Kettle Hill in Cuba. This location was strategically important as it overlooked the city of Santiago, a key target for the American forces. By capturing Kettle Hill, Roosevelt and his Rough Riders were able to gain a tactical advantage and contribute to the overall success of the American campaign in Cuba.

Andrew Carnegie was not the first to build a steel bridge crossing the Ohio River at Cincinnati, Ohio. However, he was an important assistant to a powerful railroad owner before he started to make steel. He was also not one of the people to blame for the second-deadliest natural disaster in US History. Additionally, Carnegie learned from a British steel-maker how to manufacture steel in the fastest, most efficient method.

The Spanish-American War lasted less than six months. This conflict began on April 25, 1898, when the United States declared war on Spain, and it officially ended on August 12, 1898, with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. The war was primarily fought over Spanish colonies, particularly Cuba and the Philippines. The United States emerged victorious, gaining control over several territories and establishing itself as a global power. The short duration of the war can be attributed to the overwhelming military superiority of the United States and Spain's weakened position.

As a result of the Spanish-American War, the American Government made U.S. Territories out of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. However, Cuba was not made a U.S. Territory. Instead, it gained independence from Spain and became a protectorate of the United States under the Platt Amendment.

Leon Czolgosz assassinated the President in 1901. He was a depressed and disturbed recent immigrant and an anarchist who blamed the president for all his troubles.

President Theodore Roosevelt would try and reduce the power of a Big Business because he believed that the public good was threatened. This means that he saw the concentration of power and wealth in the hands of a few big businesses as detrimental to the overall well-being and interests of the general public. He believed that such concentration of power could lead to unfair practices, exploitation of workers, and hinder competition, which ultimately would harm the public's welfare. Therefore, he took actions to regulate and break up monopolistic practices in order to protect and promote the public good.

In the case of Plessy v. Ferguson, a landmark Supreme Court decision in 1896, a total of 9 Supreme Court justices participated in the ruling. The correct answer is 8, indicating that the majority of the justices, or more than half, voted in favor of the decision. This suggests that the majority opinion held significant influence in shaping the outcome of the case.

The given statement is true because it states that the workers on the first mass-produced car were paid very low wages. This aligns with the historical context of early assembly lines, where workers were often paid low wages due to the focus on efficiency and cost-cutting measures.

An immigrant would not be allowed to become a citizen of the United States if they failed a test to measure their intelligence. This suggests that intelligence was not a determining factor in the eligibility for citizenship. The other options - claiming to have a job waiting, having a serious infectious disease, and being a young single woman without a man - were all potential reasons for denying citizenship.

The abbreviation "L = Lungs" used at Ellis Island is incorrect because the correct abbreviation for lungs is "P" (for Pulmonary). The abbreviation "L" is commonly used for "Left" in medical terminology.