Modern U.S. Final Review

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Which of the following best describes the business practices of the “robber barons” during the late 19th and early 20th centuries? Options: They were known for their philanthropic efforts and charitable donations., They were influential in the establishment of labor rights and unions., They were involved in creating monopolies and controlling industries., They advocated for government regulation of businesses.

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They were involved in creating monopolies and controlling industries.

Front

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE of the political machines (political bosses) that operated in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
- They used immigrant support to gain political power.
- They were often associated with corruption and bribery.
- They were the leaders of the Progressive movement.
- They often dominated the politics of major cities.

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They were the leaders of the Progressive movement.

Front

The theory that “individuals, groups, and people are subject to the same laws of natural selection as plants and animals” is a good definition of

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Social Darwinism.

Front

The Populist Party of the late 1800s was made up of mostly which group?

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farmers.

Front

A progressive from the early 1900s would have MOST LIKELY supported

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the Pure Food and Drug Act.

Front

The Square Deal was mostly associated with which U.S. President?

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Theodore Roosevelt.

Front

Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Spanish-American War:
Spain was mistreating the Cuban people.
The U.S. wanted to show its military superiority.
Mexico sent a telegram threatening U.S. sovereignty.
The sinking of the USS Maine was blamed on the Spanish.

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Mexico sent a telegram threatening U.S. sovereignty.

Answer explanation

The telegram to Mexico actually occured before the U.S. entered World War 1

Front

Most German-Americans during World War I were

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treated unfairly by many citizens and government officials.

Answer explanation

Discrimination rose against Germans. At one point the German language was banned in Nebraska.

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Who was President of the United States during WWI?

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Woodrow Wilson

Front

Which of the following is MOST associated with the “New Morality” of the 1920s? Flappers, Conservatives, The Ku Klux Klan

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Flappers