What was a result of the Homestead Act?

Increased settlement in the West

What was the primary purpose of constructing the Transcontinental Railroad?

To connect the eastern and western parts of the United States

What was one major economic impact of the Transcontinental Railroad?

It led to the growth of towns and cities along the route.

What was one major economic effect of the Transcontinental Railroad?

It decreased the cost of shipping goods across the country.

What was the main purpose of the initiative, referendum, and recall reforms during the Progressive Era?

To give citizens more direct power in government decisions

What was a major achievement of Susan B. Anthony in American society?

Leading the fight for women's suffrage

How did the Progressive Party impact the outcome of the 1912 presidential election?

It split the Republican vote, helping the Democratic candidate win

What was one lasting impact of third parties like the Populist and Progressive parties on American politics?

They introduced reforms later adopted by major parties.

What was the main goal of the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906?

To regulate the safety and labeling of food and medicines

How did the relationship between the federal government and private business change during the Progressive Era?

The government took a more active role in regulating business practices

Which of the following best describes the impact of federal regulations like the Pure Food and Drug Act on private businesses? Options: They were required to meet new standards for product safety and labeling, They were allowed to operate without any oversight, They could sell any product without restrictions, They were exempt from paying taxes

They were required to meet new standards for product safety and labeling

Which of the following best describes the principle of laissez-faire economics? Options: Government should actively regulate all business activities, Workers should control all means of production, All businesses must be owned by the government, Businesses should operate with minimal government interference

Businesses should operate with minimal government interference

During the late 19th century, supporters of laissez-faire policies believed that the economy would prosper if left alone by the government.

the economy would prosper if left alone by the government

What was the main purpose of the 18th Amendment?

To prohibit the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a recall election? To elect a new president, To approve or reject laws passed by the legislature, To remove an elected official from office before their term ends, To propose new laws directly by citizens

To remove an elected official from office before their term ends

During the Progressive Era, why were initiative, referendum, and recall reforms introduced?

To give citizens more direct control over government decisions

Which organization did W. E. B. DuBois help to found in 1909 to fight for civil rights?

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

Which of the following best describes W. E. B. DuBois's approach to achieving equality for African Americans? Options: Supporting segregation laws, Promoting immediate civil rights and higher education, Advocating for vocational training only, Encouraging migration to Africa

Promoting immediate civil rights and higher education

What was a primary use of tanks when they were first introduced in World War I?

To break through enemy trenches and barbed wire

Which of the following best describes the impact of poison gas as a weapon during World War I? It was only effective against tanks, It replaced machine guns as the main weapon, It was used primarily for naval battles, It caused psychological terror and severe injuries among soldiers

It caused psychological terror and severe injuries among soldiers

What was the main purpose of President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points?

To outline a plan for lasting peace after World War I

How did U.S. involvement in World War I impact the American home front?

It caused rationing and increased government regulation of the economy

What was one major difference between Wilson’s Fourteen Points and the Treaty of Versailles?

The Fourteen Points emphasized open diplomacy and peace, while the Treaty of Versailles imposed punitive measures on Germany.

How did the Supreme Court justify limitations on free speech during World War I in the case of Schenck v. United States?

By stating that speech creating a 'clear and present danger' could be restricted.

Which action led to Army Corporal Alvin York receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor during World War I? Options: Inventing new military technology, Serving as a military advisor in France, Negotiating a peace treaty with Germany, Leading a successful charge against a heavily fortified machine gun nest

Leading a successful charge against a heavily fortified machine gun nest

Which territories did the United States gain as a result of the Spanish-American War? Options: Hawaii, Alaska, and Panama; Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines; Greenland, Iceland, and Bermuda; Cuba, Mexico, and Canada

Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following was a significant political issue in the United States during the late 19th century?
Options:
The growth of political machines
The invention of the telephone
The moon landing
The discovery of penicillin

Back

The growth of political machines

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was one economic impact of the Transcontinental Railroad?

Back

It led to the close of the frontier.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was a notable muckraker that impacted American society?

Back

Upton Sinclair

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which act was passed to regulate big business practices?

Back

Sherman Antitrust Act

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was a social issue affecting women in the late 19th century?

Back

Suffrage movement

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was a consequence of the Klondike Gold Rush?

Back

Increased migration to the region

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following was a result of the Americanization movement?
The fall of the Berlin Wall,
Assimilation of immigrants,
The signing of the Magna Carta,
The discovery of America

Back

Assimilation of immigrants

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