US History 2 Exam
Questions based off The Americans (McDougal Littell book).
- 1.
Define the progressive movement.
- A.
A way for people to approve changes in laws by a vote
- B.
A way for people to propose laws directly
- C.
The effort to prohibit the drinking of alcohol
- D.
Social reform movement in the early 20th century
Correct Answer
D. Social reform movement in the early 20th centuryExplanation
Political reformers struggled to make government more responsive to the people.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What did the progressive movement aim to do?
- A.
To restore economic opportunities and correct injustices in american life
- B.
To raise the drinking age and limit it to certain periods of the day
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To protect the right of workers to join the union
- D.
To avoid any future wars to develop
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A. To restore economic opportunities and correct injustices in american life -
- 3.
The progressive movement had four major goals. What were they?
- A.
To buy new land, to make peace with Germany, to protect housing, and to avoid international affairs
- B.
To protect social welfare, to promote moral improvement, to create economic reform, and to foster efficiency
- C.
To avoid international affairs, to foster efficiency, and to protect housing
- D.
To make peace with Germany, to protect social welfare, to buy new land, and to create economic reform
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B. To protect social welfare, to promote moral improvement, to create economic reform, and to foster efficiency -
- 4.
What is prohibition?
- A.
A philosophical and literary movement that emphasized living a simple life and celebrated the truth found in nature and in personal emotion and imagination
- B.
A draft that would force certain members of the population to serve in the army
- C.
A count order that requires authorities to bring a person held in jail before the court to determine why he or she is being jailed
- D.
The banning of alcoholic beverages
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D. The banning of alcoholic beverages -
- 5.
Who was Florence Kelley?
- A.
A slave who helped win the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act
- B.
A drifter who aided the unemployed during the Great Depression
- C.
A reformer who helped win the passage of the Illinois Factory Act in 1893
- D.
A woman who fought for the Woman Suffrage Party in 1917
Correct Answer
C. A reformer who helped win the passage of the Illinois Factory Act in 1893 -
- 6.
What are muckrakers?
- A.
Journalists who wrote about the corrupt side of business and public life in mass circulation magazines during the early 20th century
- B.
Unemployed citizens during the Great Depression who lived on the streets under the "muck"
- C.
Protesters during the early 20th century who fought for their individual rights
- D.
Soldiers during the Cold War
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A. Journalists who wrote about the corrupt side of business and public life in mass circulation magazines during the early 20th century -
- 7.
What is suffrage?
- A.
The right to go to court for trail before being jailed
- B.
The right to vote
- C.
The citizens who suffered during the Great Depression
- D.
The amount people suffer when they have limited rations
Correct Answer
B. The right to vote -
- 8.
What is conservation?
- A.
Making the sale or use of alcohol illegal
- B.
The protection of social welfare
- C.
A way for people to propose laws directly
- D.
The planned management of natural resources
Correct Answer
D. The planned management of natural resources -
- 9.
What is the NAACP?
- A.
National Association for the Appreciation of Current Presidents
- B.
National Association for the Advancement of Cayuse People
- C.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
- D.
National Association for the Assertion of Colored People
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C. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People -
- 10.
Who was Theodore Roosevelt?
- A.
President; Governor of Washington D.C.
- B.
President; Colonel of the Rough Riders
- C.
Colonel of the Navy; Governor of Washington D.C.
- D.
Colonel of the Rough Riders; Governor of Virginia
Correct Answer
B. President; Colonel of the Rough Riders -
- 11.
What was the Bull Moose Party?
- A.
A political party created by Theodore Roosevelt when he was denied the Republican Party's nomination for president in 1913
- B.
A political party created by Theodore Roosevelt when he was denied the Democratic Party's nomination for president in 1913
- C.
A political party created by Theodore Roosevelt when he was denied the Democratic Party's nomination for president in 1912
- D.
A political party created by Theodore Roosevelt when he was denied the Republican Party's nomination for president in 1912
Correct Answer
D. A political party created by Theodore Roosevelt when he was denied the Republican Party's nomination for president in 1912 -
- 12.
Who was Woodrow Wilson?
- A.
He won the presidential election of 1912 when William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt split the Republican vote
- B.
He lost the presidential election of 1912 when William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt did not split the Republican vote; Theodore Roosevelt won the election
- C.
He was the governor of New York and lost the presidential election of 1912 to William Howard Taft
- D.
He won the presidential election of 1912 when William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt did not split the Republican vote
Correct Answer
A. He won the presidential election of 1912 when William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt split the Republican vote -
- 13.
What is the Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914?
- A.
A law that made slavery in certain states illegal and protected farm land
- B.
A law that made certain monopolistic business practices illegal and protected the rights of labor unions and farm organizations
- C.
A law that protected farm land owners during any situation such as a drought
- D.
A law that made those who joined the union agree to respect other citizens' beliefs
Correct Answer
B. A law that made certain monopolistic business practices illegal and protected the rights of labor unions and farm organizations -
- 14.
What is the Nineteenth Amendment?
- A.
An amendment to the U.S. Constitution, adopted in 1870, that prohibits the denial of voting rights to people because of their race or color or because they have previously been slaves
- B.
An amendment to the U.S. Constitution, adopted in 1865, that has abolished slavery and involuntary servitude
- C.
An amendment to the U.S. Constitution, adopted in 1920, that gives women the right to vote
- D.
An amendment to the U.S. Constitution, adopted in 1868, that makes all persons born or naturalized in the United States-including former slaves-citizens of the country and guarantees equal protection of the laws
Correct Answer
C. An amendment to the U.S. Constitution, adopted in 1920, that gives women the right to vote -
- 15.
What is a tariff?
- A.
Tax charged on goods coming into the country
- B.
A law of the constitution
- C.
Protest in which people refuse to buy a certain product
- D.
Official statement of political beliefs
Correct Answer
A. Tax charged on goods coming into the country -
- 16.
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
- A.
A devotion to the interests and culture of one's nation
- B.
The belief that the U.S. would expand westward to the pacific Ocean and into Mexican territory
- C.
A policy of U.S. opposition to any European interference in the affairs of the western hemisphere
- D.
A doctorate for those who helped the injured in during WWI
Correct Answer
C. A policy of U.S. opposition to any European interference in the affairs of the western hemisphere -
- 17.
What is Manifest Destiny?
- A.
A policy of U.S. opposition to any European interference in the affairs of the western hemisphere
- B.
The belief that the U.S. would expand to the western hemisphere, including Hawaii
- C.
The belief that the U.S. would expand westward to the Pacific Ocean and into Mexican Territory
- D.
A policy of U.S. opposition to any European interference in the affairs of the eastern hemisphere
Correct Answer
C. The belief that the U.S. would expand westward to the Pacific Ocean and into Mexican Territory -
- 18.
Define nationalism.
- A.
The policy of extending a nation's authority over other countries by economic, political, or military means
- B.
A devotion to the interests and culture of one's nation
- C.
The control or governing influence of a nation over a dependent country, territory, or people
- D.
The development of armed forces and their use as a tool of diplomacy
Correct Answer
B. A devotion to the interests and culture of one's nation -
- 19.
What is imperialism?
- A.
A devotion to the interests and culture of one's nation
- B.
The control or governing influence of a nation over a dependent country, territory, or people
- C.
The development of armed forces and their use as a tool of diplomacy
- D.
The policy of extending a nation's authority over other countries by economic, political, or military means
Correct Answer
D. The policy of extending a nation's authority over other countries by economic, political, or military means -
- 20.
What is colonialism?
- A.
The development of armed forces and their use as a tool of diplomacy
- B.
The policy of extending a nation's authority over other countries by economic, political, or military means
- C.
The control or governing influence of a nation over a dependent country, territory, or people
- D.
A devotion to the interests and culture of one's nation
Correct Answer
C. The control or governing influence of a nation over a dependent country, territory, or people -
- 21.
What is yellow journalism?
- A.
The use of sensationalized and exaggerated reporting by newspapers or magazines to attract readers
- B.
The control or governing influence of a nation over a dependent country, territory, or people
- C.
The earliest form of journalism in the 19th century
- D.
In the 19th century, what the unimportant columns in the newspaper were referred to as
Correct Answer
A. The use of sensationalized and exaggerated reporting by newspapers or magazines to attract readers -
- 22.
What was the Platt Amendment?
- A.
An amendment to the U.S. Constitution, adopted in 1868, that makes all persons born or naturalized in the United States-including former slaves-citizens of the country and guarantees equal protection of the laws
- B.
A policy of U.S. opposition to any European interference in the affairs of the western hemisphere
- C.
A series of provisions that the U.S. insisted Cuba add to its new constitution, commanding Cuba to stay out of devt and giving the U.S. the right to intervene in the country and the right to buy or lease Cuban land for naval and fureling stations
- D.
An extension of the Monroe Doctrine, under which the U.S. claimed the right to protect its economic interests by means of military intervention in the affairs of Western Hemisphere nations
Correct Answer
C. A series of provisions that the U.S. insisted Cuba add to its new constitution, commanding Cuba to stay out of devt and giving the U.S. the right to intervene in the country and the right to buy or lease Cuban land for naval and fureling stations -
- 23.
What is a protectorate?
- A.
A country whose affairs are partially controlled by a stronger power
- B.
The protection of a country from international affairs
- C.
The banning of alcoholic drinks
- D.
The planned management of natural resources
Correct Answer
A. A country whose affairs are partially controlled by a stronger power -
- 24.
What was the Roosevelt Corollary?
- A.
The belief that the U.S. would expand westward to the Pacific Ocean and into Mexican Territory
- B.
An extension of the Monroe Doctrine, under which the U.S. claimed the right to protect its economic interests by means of military intervention in the affairs of Western Hemisphere nations
- C.
A policy of U.S. opposition to any European interference in the affairs of the Western Hemisphere
- D.
A series of provisions that the U.S. insisted Cuba add to its new constitution, commanding Cuba to stay out of devt and giving the U.S. the right to intervene in the country and the right to buy or lease Cuban land for naval and fureling stations
Correct Answer
B. An extension of the Monroe Doctrine, under which the U.S. claimed the right to protect its economic interests by means of military intervention in the affairs of Western Hemisphere nations -
- 25.
Who is Alfred Thayer Mahan?
- A.
Gave command to open fire on the Spanish fleet at Manila; victory allowed U.S. troops to land in the Philippines
- B.
Admiral of the U.S. navy; urged government officials to increase American naval power in order to compete with other strong nations
- C.
Colonel of the rough riders
- D.
Vice president when Theodore Roosevelt was president
Correct Answer
B. Admiral of the U.S. navy; urged government officials to increase American naval power in order to compete with other strong nations -
- 26.
What is Pearl Harbor?
- A.
A port where WWI began between the Japanese and the Americans
- B.
The kingdom of Hawaii's best port; where the Spanish-American War was held
- C.
The kingdom of Hawaii's best port; became a refueling station for American ships
- D.
A naval base owned by Germany; became a refueling station for European ships
Correct Answer
C. The kingdom of Hawaii's best port; became a refueling station for American ships -
- 27.
What is the U.S.S Maine?
- A.
A U.S. warship that mysteriously exploded and sank in the harbor of Havana, Cuba, on February 15, 1898
- B.
A U.S. warship that mysteriously exploded and sank at Pearl Harbor on February 15, 1898
- C.
A U.S. warship that exploded and sank during WWI; held over 100 passengers
- D.
A U.S. warship that mysteriously exploded and sank at Pearl Harbor on February 14, 1898
Correct Answer
A. A U.S. warship that mysteriously exploded and sank in the harbor of Havana, Cuba, on February 15, 1898 -
- 28.
Who was George Dewey?
- A.
Colonel; gave command to open fire on Japanese at Pearl Harbor
- B.
A commodore; gave command to open fire on the Spanish fleet at Manila; victory allowed U.S. troops to land in the Philippines
- C.
Admiral of U.S. navy; urged government officials to increased American naval power in order to compete with other strong nations
- D.
The most famous trial lawyer of the day, to defend Scopes
Correct Answer
B. A commodore; gave command to open fire on the Spanish fleet at Manila; victory allowed U.S. troops to land in the Philippines -
- 29.
Who were the Rough Riders?
- A.
A volunteer cavalry under the command of Leonard Wood and Theodore Roosevelt
- B.
A volunteer cavalry under the command of George Dewey and Alfred Thayer Mahan
- C.
A volunteer cavalry under the command of George Dewey and Leonard Wood
- D.
A volunteer cavalry under the command of Theodore Roosevelt and Alfred Thayer Mahan
Correct Answer
A. A volunteer cavalry under the command of Leonard Wood and Theodore Roosevelt -
- 30.
What was the Open Door Policy?
- A.
The creation of the Panama Canal in order for the U.S. to travel easier, thus creating an open door
- B.
Letters addressed to to the president, proposing the nations make a truce with the U.S., thus creating an open door
- C.
Letters addressed to leaders of imperialist nations, proposing the nations share their trading rights with the U.S., thus creating an open door
- D.
Both b and c
Correct Answer
C. Letters addressed to leaders of imperialist nations, proposing the nations share their trading rights with the U.S., thus creating an open door -
- 31.
What was the Boxer Rebellion?
- A.
Secrey Society created by Japanese called "Boxers." Shot down or sunk any ships that trespassed through their territory
- B.
Secret Society created by Chinese called "Boxers." Killed 100s of U.S. veterans and those who believed in Christianity
- C.
Secret Society created by Japanese called "Boxers." Killed 100s of missionaries and other foreigners and Japanese converts to Christianity
- D.
Secret society created by Chinese called "Boxers." Killed 100s of missionaries and other foreigners and Chinese converts to Christianity
Correct Answer
D. Secret society created by Chinese called "Boxers." Killed 100s of missionaries and other foreigners and Chinese converts to ChristianityExplanation
Americans stormed the capital in August of 1900, ending the rebellion.Rate this question:
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Overall, how easy or difficult do you think this exam is so far? (No right or wrong answer)
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Very difficult
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Somewhat difficult
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Somewhat easy
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Very easy
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- 33.
What is the Panama Canal?
- A.
The U.S. and Europe agreed to share the rights to build a canal that crossed through Panama
- B.
Germany and Britain agreed to share the rights to build a canal that crossed through Panama
- C.
The U.S. and Germany agreed to share the rights to build a canal that crossed through Panama
- D.
The U.S. and Britain agreed to share the rights to build a canal that crossed through Panama
Correct Answer
D. The U.S. and Britain agreed to share the rights to build a canal that crossed through PanamaExplanation
The Panama Canal reduced travel time for commercial and military ships by providing a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.Rate this question:
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- 34.
What is dollar diplomacy?
- A.
The U.S. policy of using the nation's economic power to exert influence over other countries
- B.
The flexible policy, involving a willingness to negotiate and an easing of tensions
- C.
A tax on the production, sale, or consumption of goods produced within a country
- D.
The maintenance of a price at a certain level through government intervention
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A. The U.S. policy of using the nation's economic power to exert influence over other countries -
- 35.
What were the four causes of World War I?
- A.
Colonialism, militarism, nationalism, and federalism
- B.
Militarism, federalism, colonialism, imperialism
- C.
Militarism, imperialism, nationalism, allies
- D.
Allies, imperialism, colonialism, militarism
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C. Militarism, imperialism, nationalism, allies -
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Who were the allies (WWI)?
- A.
The group of nations-originally consisting of Great Britain France, and Russia and later joined by the United States, Italy, and others-that opposed the Central Powers
- B.
The group of nations-originally consisting of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire-that opposed the Central Powers
- C.
The group of nations-originally consisting of Great Britain, France, and Russia and later joined by the United States, Italy, and others-that opposed the Axis powers
- D.
The group of nations-including Great Britain, the Soviet Union, and the United States-that opposed the Axis powers
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A. The group of nations-originally consisting of Great Britain France, and Russia and later joined by the United States, Italy, and others-that opposed the Central Powers -
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Who were the Central Powers?
- A.
The group of nations-consisting of Germany, Russia, and Italy-that opposed the Allies in WWI
- B.
The group of nations-originally consisting of Great Britain, France, and Russia-that opposed the Allies in WWI
- C.
The group of nations-led by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire-that opposed the Allies in WWI
- D.
The group of nations-consisting of Austria-Hungary,
Correct Answer
C. The group of nations-led by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire-that opposed the Allies in WWI -
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