Chapter 17 Quiz
Name:
1.
Date:
Political machines ourished in the United States cities at the turn of the century
mainly because of
A.
the machines maintained high standards of honesty in government
B.
Americans were too preoccupied with foreign a airs to deal with domestic
political a airs
C.
reform movements concentrated on social problems and ignored political issues
1.
D. the machines provided jobs and services to the immigrants and the poor
2.
Laws requiring individuals to pass civil service examinations to obtain government
jobs were enacted to
A.
eliminate patronage and corruption in government hiring
B.
all the government to compete with private industry for employees
C.
support the development of public employee labor unions
2.
D. encourage the growth of local political parties
3.
Which headline is the best example of “yellow journalism,” as practiced in the late
1890's?
A.
Maine Sunk in Havana Harbor
B.
Several Sailors Die in Maine Sinking
C.
Maine Split by Enemy's Secret Infernal Machine
D. Anti-Imperialists Oppose War with Spain
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3.
4.
Which 1890's headline is the best example of yellow journalism?
A.
“President Supports Child Labor Legislation”
B.
“Mckinley Asks Congress To annex Hawaii”
C.
“Populists Demand Change in the Gold Standard”
4.
D. “Spanish Authorities Butcher Innocent Cubans”
5.
In the early 20th century, which policy for the advancement of African Americans
was favored by W.E.B. Du Bois and the newly formed National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)?
A.
mass migration to northern cities
B.
immediate action to end segregation and win equal rights
C.
establishment of a new republic in Africa for freedmen
5.
D. emphasis on economic advancement over social equality
6.
The Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 was primarily concerned with
A.
carrying out Reconstruction in the South
B.
limiting immigration to the United States
C.
bringing about equal rights for women
6.
D. promoting the settlement of western territories
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7.
During the 1890s, Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst used yellow
journalism to generate public support for the
A.
election of Populist Party candidates
B.
presidential candidacy of William McKinley
C.
goals of workers in the Pullman strike
7.
D. Spanish-American War
8.
The Declaration of Sentiments from the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848
proclaimed that
A.
the abolition of slavery was necessary
B.
all men and women are created equal
C.
California should be admitted as a free state
8.
D. the sale of alcoholic beverages should be illegal
9.
In 1853, Commodore Matthew Perry's visit to Japan was important to the United
States because it
A.
ended the United States policy of neutrality
B.
opened new trading opportunities in Asia
C.
began a military alliance between the two nations
9.
D. acquired cheap labor for America's factories
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10.
Base your answer to the following question on the speakers' statements below and
on your knowledge of social studies.
Speaker A:
Speaker B:
Speaker C:
Speaker D:
10.
It is more important now to focus on vocational training and economic
opportunities than on removing obstacles to social equality for African
Americans.
The Constitution is color-blind and recognizes no superior class in this
country. All citizens are equal before the law.
The American Negro [African American] must focus on the
achievement of three goals: higher education, full political participation,
and continued support for civil rights.
African Americans should return home to Africa to establish their own
independent nation free from white control.
During the early 1900s, reform leaders tried to advance the goals of speaker C by
A.
supporting passage of Jim Crow laws
B.
forming the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama
C.
avoiding attempts to overturn racial segregation in the courts
D. creating the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
(NAACP)
11.
12.
The Declaration of Sentiments, adopted during the Seneca Falls Convention in
1848, is most closely associated with the rights of
A.
immigrants
B.
C.
Native American Indians
D. women
enslaved persons
President Theodore Roosevelt's conservation e orts were in uenced by a desire to
A.
protect natural resources for the future
B.
increase revenues through land sales
C.
reduce the role of the federal government
11.
12.
D. return tribal lands to Native American Indians
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13.
Base your answer(s) to the following question(s) on the speakers' statements below
and on your knowledge of social studies.
Speaker A:
Speaker B:
Speaker C:
Speaker D:
13.
The best way to prevent corruption in government is to allow citizens a
direct role in the legislative process.
Breaking up trusts and monopolies will increase business competition.
An important goal of the federal government should be the protection
of our natural resources.
Government will only improve when women are granted full su rage.
Which two speakers' viewpoints re ect actions taken by Theodore Roosevelt when
he was president (1901–1909)?
A.
14.
A and B
B.
B and C
C.
C and D
D. D and A
The Federal Reserve System was created in 1913 to
14.
A.
authorize Congress to set interest rates
B.
regulate the nation's money supply
C.
allow the government to own the nation's banks
D. take over the responsibility of printing money
15.
In the second half of the 1800s, which development led to the other three?
A.
expansion of political machines
B.
C.
development of tenement housing
D. increase in crime
15.
growth of American cities
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16.
Settlement of the Great Plains
Creation of standard time zones
Establishment of the rst federal regulatory agency
Introduction of new methods of business management and nance
16.
These developments in the late 19th century show the importance of
A.
railroads on the development of the United States
B.
agrarian reformers in western states
C.
the labor union movement on the nation
D. the oil industry in increasing American power in the world
17.
During the early 20th century, W. E. B. Du Bois was best known as a leader in the
A.
creation of technical schools for African Americans
B.
formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
(NAACP)
C.
development of the “Back to Africa” movement
17.
D. e ort to modernize farming in the South
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18.
Base your answer(s) to the following question(s) on the map below and your
knowledge of social studies
18.
Which conclusion is most clearly supported by the information in the map?
A.
The belief in laissez-faire prevented the federal government from helping
railroads.
B.
The federal government promoted transcontinental railroad construction.
C.
Western railroads generated little pro t for their owners.
D. Railroad companies had to buy the land they needed for construction.
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19.
Base your answer(s) to the following question(s) on the speakers' statements below
and on your knowledge of social studies.
Speaker A:
Speaker B:
Speaker C:
Speaker D:
19.
“In the hundred days from March to June, we again became an
organized nation con dent of our power to provide for our own security
and control our own destiny.”
“We must share our wealth. Every American family should be provided
a house, a car, education for the children, a pension for the elderly, and
an adequate income.”
“Our problems are the fault of an international conspiracy of bankers.
Justice can only come through a powerful military leader.”
“The country needs and demands bold, persistent experimentation. It is
common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly
and try another. But above all, try something.”
Support for socialist ideals is most clearly expressed by speaker
A.
20.
A
B.
B
C.
D. D
C
In the United States during the late 1800's, a major population trend was the
A.
movement of people from the farms to the cities
B.
sharp decline in the birthrate
C.
decline in the yearly number of immigrants
20.
D. mass migration of people from the North to the South
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