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1. 1 • In 1900 the United States declared an Open Door Policy that reflected which of the following beliefs? • a. The Chinese were secretly negotiating trade privileges with European countries. • b. Japan might conquer China and cut off all foreign trade. • c. All countries should have equal trading rights in China. • d. American consumers would be hurt by international

2. 1 • In 1900 the United States declared an Open Door Policy that reflected which of the following beliefs? • a. The Chinese were secretly negotiating trade privileges with European countries. • b. Japan might conquer China and cut off all foreign trade. • c. All countries should have equal trading rights in China. • d. American consumers would be hurt by international

3. 2 • The purpose of America’s Open Door Policy was to • Foster better relations with South American countries • Ease tensions between the US and Britain • All for increased immigration into the US • Protect American trading rights in China

4. 2 • The purpose of America’s Open Door Policy was to • Foster better relations with South American countries • Ease tensions between the US and Britain • All for increased immigration into the US • Protect American trading rights in China

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7. 5 • The Platt Amendment was an addition to Cuba’s constitution that • Illustrates America’s expansion in the Caribbean • Represents Roosevelt’s desire to expand trade in China • Demonstrated Wilson’s Moral Diplomacy • Led to the outbreak of WWI

8. 5 • The Platt Amendment was an addition to Cuba’s constitution that • Illustrates America’s expansion in the Caribbean • Represents Roosevelt’s desire to expand trade in China • Demonstrated Wilson’s Moral Diplomacy • Led to the outbreak of WWI

9. 6 • The US supported the revolution on Panama at the turn of the 20th century in order to • Stop human right abuses in Latin America • Prevent the spread of communism in Latin America • Secure the right to build a canal through Central America • End European colonialism in Central America

10. 6 • The US supported the revolution on Panama at the turn of the 20th century in order to • Stop human right abuses in Latin America • Prevent the spread of communism in Latin America • Secure the right to build a canal through Central America • End European colonialism in Central America

11. 7 • The United States obtained the right to build a canal across Central America by • Productive negotiations with Colombia • Winning the Spanish-American War • Sending US Marines to occupy Nicaragua • Supporting Panamanian independence from Colombia

12. 7 • The United States obtained the right to build a canal across Central America by • Productive negotiations with Colombia • Winning the Spanish-American War • Sending US Marines to occupy Nicaragua • Supporting Panamanian independence from Colombia

13. 8 • Many Americans thought that building a canal across Central American would help the US to • Prevent the British from gaining power by building the canal • Prevent greater involvement in Latin America by Spain • Improve America’s worldwide trade and military strength • Establish a new colony in Central America

14. 8 • Many Americans thought that building a canal across Central American would help the US to • Prevent the British from gaining power by building the canal • Prevent greater involvement in Latin America by Spain • Improve America’s worldwide trade and military strength • Establish a new colony in Central America

15. 9 • Theodore Roosevelt’s “Speak softly and carry a big stick” policy relied on the US having a • Competitive economy • System of military alliances • Strong navy • Tax on imports

16. 9 • Theodore Roosevelt’s “Speak softly and carry a big stick” policy relied on the US having a • Competitive economy • System of military alliances • Strong navy • Tax on imports

17. 10 • What did the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe doctrine state? • The US would permanently station troops in the Philippines and other Pacific islands • The US reserved the right to intervene in the affairs of Central America and the Caribbean • The US had the right and duty to expand its colonial possessions in Asia • The US would provide military aid to Europe to resist communism

18. 10 • What did the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe doctrine state? • The US would permanently station troops in the Philippines and other Pacific islands • The US reserved the right to intervene in the affairs of Central America and the Caribbean • The US had the right and duty to expand its colonial possessions in Asia • The US would provide military aid to Europe to resist communism

19. 11 • Which of the following is the most accurate example of President Taft’s policy of “dollar diplomacy”? • Allowing for the nationalization of Latin American property owned by US citizens • Exerting economic influence rather than military force in Latin American countries • Using international trade organizations to stabilize Latin American economies • Maintaining a military force to discourage European colonization in Latin America

20. 11 • Which of the following is the most accurate example of President Taft’s policy of “dollar diplomacy”? • Allowing for the nationalization of Latin American property owned by US citizens • Exerting economic influence rather than military force in Latin American countries • Using international trade organizations to stabilize Latin American economies • Maintaining a military force to discourage European colonization in Latin America

21. 12 • Woodrow Wilson’s “Fourteen Points” speech was designed to address • Improvemnents in trade with Asia • Improvements in labor relations • Germany’s responsibility for starting WWI • Preventing another war

22. 12 • Woodrow Wilson’s “Fourteen Points” speech was designed to address • Improvemnents in trade with Asia • Improvements in labor relations • Germany’s responsibility for starting WWI • Preventing another war

23. 13 • The Espionage Act fo 1918 included punishments for both speaking and writing “disloyal, scurrilous or abusive language about the American form of government, the US Constitution, the armed forces , or the flag”. • President Wilson and his administration enforced this act in the strong belief that • The 14th Amendment allowed for the temporary suspension of the Bill of Rights during WWI • Our nation’s war effort would be threatened if protesters were allowed freedom of speech • The public should be shielded from hearing about the horrors of war • Other countries had already restricted free speech during war time

24. 13 • The Espionage Act fo 1918 included punishments for both speaking and writing “disloyal, scurrilous or abusive language about the American form of government, the US Constitution, the armed forces , or the flag”. • President Wilson and his administration enforced this act in the strong belief that • The 14th Amendment allowed for the temporary suspension of the Bill of Rights during WWI • Our nation’s war effort would be threatened if protesters were allowed freedom of speech • The public should be shielded from hearing about the horrors of war • Other countries had already restricted free speech during war time

25. 14 • .Why was there a “Red Scare” in the US after the end of WWI • Because of President Wilson’s attempt to have the US join the League of Nations • The view that organized crime was on the upswing in many cities • The belief that there was the threat of communist revolution on the US • German immigrants were coming to America in large number

26. 14 • .Why was there a “Red Scare” in the US after the end of WWI • Because of President Wilson’s attempt to have the US join the League of Nations • The view that organized crime was on the upswing in many cities • The belief that there was the threat of communist revolution on the US • German immigrants were coming to America in large number

27. 15 • The greatest effect of WWI on African-Americans was • The flu epidemic • The building of Hoovervilles • The Palmer Raids • The Great Migration

28. 15 • The greatest effect of WWI on African-Americans was • The flu epidemic • The building of Hoovervilles • The Palmer Raids • The Great Migration

29. 16 • This group’s work on the home front helped gain support for their right to vote • African-Americans • Women • Jewish-Americans • Southeastern European immigrants

30. 16 • This group’s work on the home front helped gain support for their right to vote • African-Americans • Women • Jewish-Americans • Southeastern European immigrants

31. 17 • During WWI, Alvin York requested exemption from the draft on religious grounds, claiming he was • Not a citizen • A conscientious objector • A vegetarian • An anti-semite

32. 17 • During WWI, Alvin York requested exemption from the draft on religious grounds, claiming he was • Not a citizen • A conscientious objector • A vegetarian • An anti-semite

33. 18 • In the 1920s, a “return to normalcy” meant • An attempt to finally join the League of Nations • A return to traditional US foreign policy ideas • Bringing the power of the small farmer back into focus • A resumption of the corporate trust backlash first started by Presidents Roosevelt and Taft

34. 18 • In the 1920s, a “return to normalcy” meant • An attempt to finally join the League of Nations • A return to traditional US foreign policy ideas • Bringing the power of the small farmer back into focus • A resumption of the corporate trust backlash first started by Presidents Roosevelt and Taft

35. 19 • During in 1920s, most Americans believed their government’s role regarding the nation’s economy should be • To interfere and change things as little as possible • To promote a welfare system where everyone is looked after • To play an important and controlling position • To control production on farms and in factories

36. 19 • During in 1920s, most Americans believed their government’s role regarding the nation’s economy should be • To interfere and change things as little as possible • To promote a welfare system where everyone is looked after • To play an important and controlling position • To control production on farms and in factories

37. 20 • Marcus Garvey’s program in the 1920’s emphasized • Vocational training • A back-to Africa movement • Integration into the mainstream of society • Separate-but-equal doctrines

38. 20 • Marcus Garvey’s program in the 1920’s emphasized • Vocational training • A back-to Africa movement • Integration into the mainstream of society • Separate-but-equal doctrines

39. 21 • What organization was formed in the 1920s to ensure that the individual rights of citizens were protected from government abuse? • House Un-American Activities Committee • American Civil Liberties Unions • American Liberty League • United Services Organization

40. 21 • What organization was formed in the 1920s to ensure that the individual rights of citizens were protected from government abuse? • House Un-American Activities Committee • American Civil Liberties Unions • American Liberty League • United Services Organization

41. 22 • Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were criminals charged and convicted of doing which of the following? • Treason • Anarchy • Receiving bribes • Robbery and murder

42. 22 • Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were criminals charged and convicted of doing which of the following? • Treason • Anarchy • Receiving bribes • Robbery and murder

43. 23 • The Tennessee “monkey trial” of John T. Scopes in 1925 illustrated a national conflict concerning • Freedom of the press • Religious freedom versus scientific theories • Free competition in the market place • Due process of law

44. 23 • The Tennessee “monkey trial” of John T. Scopes in 1925 illustrated a national conflict concerning • Freedom of the press • Religious freedom versus scientific theories • Free competition in the market place • Due process of law

45. 24 • “According to those that supported the measure, it was a noble experiment. But proved impossible to enforce and consequently increased disrespect for the the law.” • The “noble experiment” discussed in the quote refers to what? • The passage of laws to protect child laborers • The integration of public schools • The stopping or “prohibition” of alcohol • Allowing women the right to vote in elections

46. 24 • “According to those that supported the measure, it was a noble experiment. But proved impossible to enforce and consequently increased disrespect for the the law.” • The “noble experiment” discussed in the quote refers to what? • The passage of laws to protect child laborers • The integration of public schools • The stopping or “prohibition” of alcohol • Allowing women the right to vote in elections

47. 25 • The fact that prohibition was not shown respect by many citizens suggests that • Americans generally have little respect for the rule of law • The government’s system of checks and balances does not work • The influence of the flim industry glamorizes alcohol consumption • Political attempts to legislate public morality may be met with resistance from the people

48. 25 • The fact that prohibition was not shown respect by many citizens suggests that • Americans generally have little respect for the rule of law • The government’s system of checks and balances does not work • The influence of the flim industry glamorizes alcohol consumption • Political attempts to legislate public morality may be met with resistance from the people

49. 26 • During the 1920s , the occupation most often held by married women in the US was that of • Teacher • Housewife • Factory worker • Secretary

50. 26 • During the 1920s , the occupation most often held by married women in the US was that of • Teacher • Housewife • Factory worker • Secretary