Historical Precedents and Industrialization in the U.S.
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What was the purpose of the Kellogg-Briand Pact signed by the U.S.?

  • To legitimize territorial expansion
  • To outlaw war as an instrument of national policy (correct)
  • To establish a military alliance with European countries
  • To declare war on a foreign nation

What did the U.S. Senate do in response to the League of Nations after World War I?

  • Immediately joined the League of Nations
  • Rejected joining the League of Nations (correct)
  • Considered the League of Nations' proposals
  • Proposed an amendment to the League of Nations

How did the U.S. attempt to limit its involvement in international affairs after World War I?

  • By seeking to avoid foreign entanglements (correct)
  • By increasing its military presence abroad
  • By forming a global economic alliance
  • By promoting cultural exchanges with European countries

What was the primary focus of European countries after World War I?

<p>Rebuilding their economies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which document highlighted Enlightenment ideas such as natural rights and social contract?

<p>Declaration of Independence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which legislative act prohibited slavery in the Northwest Territory, setting a precedent?

<p>Northwest Ordinance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the Progressive Era, what was one of the key focuses of reform efforts?

<p>Regulating working conditions and workers' rights (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event led to African Americans migrating northward during the Great Migration?

<p>Homestead Strike (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of the Great Migration for urban centers?

<p>Increased racial tensions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which movement advocated for the banning of alcohol production and sales in the United States?

<p>Prohibition Movement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant achievement of the Women's Suffrage Movement?

<p>Securing voting rights for women (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which political event was characterized by the intense fear of communist influence in the United States?

<p>Red Scare (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main goals of the Progressive Reforms during the early 20th century?

<p>Fighting political corruption and making government more democratic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event contributed to the heightened racial tensions during the Great Migration to northern cities?

<p>Race riots and lynchings in urban areas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect did the Red Scare of 1919-1920 have on foreign-born individuals in the U.S.?

<p>Led to the arrest and deportation of many aliens (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which constitutional amendment marked a significant change in U.S. social policy by prohibiting alcohol?

<p>18th Amendment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the 19th Amendment enacted in the early 20th century?

<p>Granting women the right to vote (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Great Migration impact urban areas in northern cities during the early 20th century?

<p>Increased racial tensions through segregation policies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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