American History Quiz 20th Century Events
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What is the primary purpose of a trust formed by corporations?

  • To increase competition among businesses
  • To reduce competition in business (correct)
  • To reduce production costs
  • To expand product lines

    • Horizontal integration involves businesses owning all different parts of production.

    False

    Which act prevented Chinese immigrants from becoming U.S. citizens?

    Chinese Exclusion Act

    Nativism is a reaction of hostility towards ______ by native-born people.

    <p>immigrants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following historical figures with their business practices:

    <p>Andrew Carnegie = Horizontal Integration John Rockefeller = Vertical Integration Chinese Exclusion Act = Restriction of Chinese immigration Skyscrapers = Urban expansion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the key reason for implementing Prohibition in American society?

    <p>To help alcohol addicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Harlem Renaissance was characterized by a decline in African American artistic expression.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was known as the Empress of Blues?

    <p>Bessie Smith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the 1920s, movies were predominantly in _____ and _____ format.

    <p>black, white</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the historical figures with their contributions during the Harlem Renaissance:

    <p>Bessie Smith = Empress of blues Edward Duke Ellington = Blended improvisation and orchestration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant impact of the Panama Canal on American trade?

    <p>Saved time and money for military and commercial shipping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Woodrow Wilson sent troops into Mexico due to a diplomatic incident involving American sailors.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

    <p>Gavrilo Princip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    America's policy toward World War 1 before entering the conflict was one of __________.

    <p>neutrality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the events that forced America to declare war with their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>Zimmermann letter = Promise of land recovery for Mexico The Ship Sinkings = Use of U-boats against American ships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is imperialism?

    <p>The economic and political dominion of a strong nation over weaker ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sanford Dole was the first President of the United States.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Americans blame for the sinking of the USS Maine?

    <p>Spain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ is a policy that allowed each foreign nation in China to trade freely in other nations' spheres of influence.

    <p>Open Door Policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the term with its definition:

    <p>Yellow Journalism = Sensational, biased reporting to attract readers Dollar Diplomacy = Joining business interests with diplomatic interests Boxer Rebellion = Attack on foreign embassies in China Spanish-American War = Conflict involving the Philippines and Spanish colonies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does speculation refer to in the stock market?

    <p>Buying stocks at a great risk with the anticipation that prices will rise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A bull market is characterized by a long period of falling stock prices.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List one main reason why the American economy collapsed, causing the Great Depression.

    <p>Low interest rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The stock market crash of 1929 caused many worried Americans to participate in a ________ to withdraw their money from banks.

    <p>bank run</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the factors causing the Dust Bowl with their descriptions:

    <p>Overused soil = Human factor leading to poor agricultural practices No rain = Weather-related factor causing drought conditions No wind = Weather-related factor contributing to soil erosion Empty towns = Devastating effect of the Dust Bowl on communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Spoils System primarily involve?

    <p>Firing government workers not affiliated with the president</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Populism emerged in the late 20th century as a movement for urban workers.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event is associated with the gold rush in northwestern part of the continent?

    <p>Klondike Gold Rush</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ____ were African Americans who moved from rural areas to Kansas during the late 19th century.

    <p>Exodusters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following figures with their contributions or actions:

    <p>Ida B. Wells = Crusade against lynching Mary Church Terrell = Helped found the NAACP Plessy v. Ferguson = Upheld the 'separate but equal' doctrine Southern states' voter restrictions = Limited voting rights for poor African Americans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor was NOT a contributor to the rise of American industry in the mid to late 1800s?

    <p>Free trade agreements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Thomas Edison founded the General Electric Company in the early 1900s.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for total control of a particular industry by one person or company?

    <p>Monopoly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Central Pacific Railroad completed its construction on May 10, _____

    <p>1869</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Entrepreneur = A person who risks capital to establish and run a business Laissez-faire = A policy of minimal government intervention in business Corporation = An organization owned by multiple people, treated as a single entity Robber Barons = Individuals who controlled railroads and profited from land grants through bribery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary outcome of American industrialization during the Gilded Age?

    <p>Expansion of the middle class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Political machines emerged primarily to help maintain power in rural areas.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who coined the term 'Gilded Age'?

    <p>Mark Twain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tin Pan Alley is known for its association with ______ music.

    <p>ragtime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their definitions:

    <p>Social Darwinism = Philosophy based on evolution and natural selection Philanthropy = Providing money to support social goals Naturalism = Belief that societal factors prevent success Settlement House = Community services in poor neighborhoods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a direct outcome of inflation in the American economy after the war?

    <p>Racial unrest due to job competition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Palmer Raids were conducted with proper search warrants.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What economic theory suggests that lower taxes would boost the economy?

    <p>Supply Side Economics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The scandal that eroded trust in the government during Harding's presidency was called the ______.

    <p>Tea Pot Dome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following events with their descriptions:

    <p>Inflation = Caused unrest and job competition among workers Palmer Raids = Targeted radical organizations without warrants Harding's Death = Resulted in Coolidge becoming president Flappers = Symbolized changing social norms for women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about women's roles in the 1920s?

    <p>Women began taking jobs previously held by men.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Isolationism refers to a policy of engaging actively in world affairs.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What slogan did Harding campaign on to signify a desire for stability?

    <p>A return to 'normalcy'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country was NOT an enemy of America during WWI?

    <p>France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Victory gardens were established to provide decorations for homes during WWI.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the US Senate's rejection of the Treaty of Versailles?

    <p>Belief that the League of Nations would involve the US in conflicts with other nations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The armistice ending WWI was signed on ________.

    <p>November 11th</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Trust

    • Combination of firms or corporations formed by legal agreement
    • Specifically to reduce competition
    • Vertical integration and horizontal integration methods
    • Implementing each of these business methods
    • Buying own’s all different business departments

    Rockefeller

    • Combining many firms
    • To be one large company

    Chapter 13

    • Most immigrants coming to America processed at Ellis Island in New York Harbor

    • Those crossing the Pacific Ocean from Asia were processed at Angel Island in San Francisco.

    • List three "push" factors that brought many immigrants to the United States in the late 1800s - early 1900s.

    • Push

    • Famine

    • Poverty

    • War

    • List three "pull" factors that brought many immigrants to the United States in the late 1800s - early 1900s.

    • Pull

    • Plenty of land

    • Higher standard of living

    • Religious freedom

    • Political freedom

    • What is nativism and what led to increased nativism during this era?

    • Hostility towards immigrants by native-born people.

    • It reflected during a heavy wave of Irish immigration in the 1840s and 1850s.

    • What was the Chinese Exclusion Act?

    • It barred Chinese immigrants for 10 years and prevented Chinese already in the U.S. to become citizens. It used many Americans to migrate from rural areas to cities in the late 1800s.

    • Describe two factors that caused many Americans to migrate from rural areas to cities in the late 1800s.

    • Jobs were easy to get and land was cheap.

    • What led to the building of skyscrapers in many cities?

    • The city population grew and the price of land increased.

    • A new way of urban development happened.

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    Test your knowledge on key events and figures in American history during the 20th century. This quiz covers topics such as Prohibition, the Harlem Renaissance, and international relations. Match historical figures with their contributions and identify significant impacts on American society and trade.

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