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Which term refers to a more powerful nation exerting military, economic, and political control over another country?
Which term refers to a more powerful nation exerting military, economic, and political control over another country?
Who believed that the United States should be an isolationist nation rather than get involved in foreign affairs after gaining independence from Great Britain?
Who believed that the United States should be an isolationist nation rather than get involved in foreign affairs after gaining independence from Great Britain?
What philosophy suggested that some countries were better suited for power and should control lesser developed nations?
What philosophy suggested that some countries were better suited for power and should control lesser developed nations?
Which event led to the United States gaining territories such as Alaska and Hawaii?
Which event led to the United States gaining territories such as Alaska and Hawaii?
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When did the Anti-Imperialist League form in opposition to American involvement in foreign affairs?
When did the Anti-Imperialist League form in opposition to American involvement in foreign affairs?
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What region has modern American imperialism been cited as involving U.S. involvement?
What region has modern American imperialism been cited as involving U.S. involvement?
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What was the main purpose of the Treaty of Versailles after World War I?
What was the main purpose of the Treaty of Versailles after World War I?
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What was a significant effect of the economic boom in the 1920s known as the Roaring Twenties?
What was a significant effect of the economic boom in the 1920s known as the Roaring Twenties?
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Who was President when the Wall Street Crash of 1929 led to the Great Depression?
Who was President when the Wall Street Crash of 1929 led to the Great Depression?
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Which scandal tarnished Warren G. Harding's presidency?
Which scandal tarnished Warren G. Harding's presidency?
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Which international organization was designed to maintain peace but the U.S. did not join due to Congress disapproval?
Which international organization was designed to maintain peace but the U.S. did not join due to Congress disapproval?
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What was the Prohibition Era from 1919 to 1933 primarily characterized by?
What was the Prohibition Era from 1919 to 1933 primarily characterized by?
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What media practice played a significant role in influencing public opinion leading to the Spanish-American War?
What media practice played a significant role in influencing public opinion leading to the Spanish-American War?
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What major event led to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War?
What major event led to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War?
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Which group of soldiers did Theodore Roosevelt lead during the Spanish-American War?
Which group of soldiers did Theodore Roosevelt lead during the Spanish-American War?
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What territory did the United States gain as a result of the Treaty of Paris of 1898?
What territory did the United States gain as a result of the Treaty of Paris of 1898?
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What economic issues did the Populist Party focus on during the Gilded Age?
What economic issues did the Populist Party focus on during the Gilded Age?
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What social issues were addressed during the Progressive Era?
What social issues were addressed during the Progressive Era?
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What term was coined by Teddy Roosevelt to describe American journalists who exposed political corruption and bad business practices?
What term was coined by Teddy Roosevelt to describe American journalists who exposed political corruption and bad business practices?
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Which muckraking journalist wrote about the poor quality of food being sold in the United States?
Which muckraking journalist wrote about the poor quality of food being sold in the United States?
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What was one of the positive results of Ida Tarbell's work 'The History of Standard Oil'?
What was one of the positive results of Ida Tarbell's work 'The History of Standard Oil'?
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Which event led the United States to declare war in World War I?
Which event led the United States to declare war in World War I?
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Which factor contributed to the United States entering World War I?
Which factor contributed to the United States entering World War I?
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Who were the two sides fighting in World War I?
Who were the two sides fighting in World War I?
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What was the primary reason supporters of prohibition believed alcohol should be banned?
What was the primary reason supporters of prohibition believed alcohol should be banned?
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Which organization was one of the most important supporters of prohibition during the temperance movement?
Which organization was one of the most important supporters of prohibition during the temperance movement?
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What illegal establishments sold bootlegged alcohol during the prohibition era?
What illegal establishments sold bootlegged alcohol during the prohibition era?
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What event marked the official beginning of the women's rights movement in 1848?
What event marked the official beginning of the women's rights movement in 1848?
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Who promoted the idea of women's suffrage by state and organized at local levels?
Who promoted the idea of women's suffrage by state and organized at local levels?
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Which intellectual and artistic movement originated in Harlem, New York, influencing art, literature, and music?
Which intellectual and artistic movement originated in Harlem, New York, influencing art, literature, and music?
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What was one of the main reasons behind the rise of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s?
What was one of the main reasons behind the rise of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s?
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What event marked the beginning of the Great Depression in the United States?
What event marked the beginning of the Great Depression in the United States?
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Which group faced significant struggles during the Great Depression due to unemployment reaching 25%?
Which group faced significant struggles during the Great Depression due to unemployment reaching 25%?
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What was a major factor contributing to the climax of the First Red Scare?
What was a major factor contributing to the climax of the First Red Scare?
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How did the Federal interventions in 1933 impact the stock market during the Great Depression?
How did the Federal interventions in 1933 impact the stock market during the Great Depression?
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Which group faced severe violence and hatred from Southern white people during the Great Depression?
Which group faced severe violence and hatred from Southern white people during the Great Depression?
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What was a significant consequence of the Wall Street Crash of 1929 for the American economy?
What was a significant consequence of the Wall Street Crash of 1929 for the American economy?
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Which minority group faced deportation during the Great Depression due to perceived job competition?
Which minority group faced deportation during the Great Depression due to perceived job competition?
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What was the objective behind the Palmer Raids during the First Red Scare?
What was the objective behind the Palmer Raids during the First Red Scare?
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What did white Americans believe was under attack, leading to support for the rise of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s?
What did white Americans believe was under attack, leading to support for the rise of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s?
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What philosophy led to the development of International Darwinism?
What philosophy led to the development of International Darwinism?
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When did the United States gain additional territories after the Spanish-American War?
When did the United States gain additional territories after the Spanish-American War?
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After which event did the United States begin to expand its influence around the globe?
After which event did the United States begin to expand its influence around the globe?
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Which organization formed in 1898 to oppose American involvement in foreign affairs?
Which organization formed in 1898 to oppose American involvement in foreign affairs?
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In which region did the United States first begin to expand its influence in the globe?
In which region did the United States first begin to expand its influence in the globe?
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Which individual believed that the United States needed to be an isolationist nation after gaining independence from Great Britain?
Which individual believed that the United States needed to be an isolationist nation after gaining independence from Great Britain?
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What term did Teddy Roosevelt coin to describe American journalists who exposed political corruption and bad business practices?
What term did Teddy Roosevelt coin to describe American journalists who exposed political corruption and bad business practices?
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What was a result of Ida Tarbell's work 'The History of Standard Oil'?
What was a result of Ida Tarbell's work 'The History of Standard Oil'?
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Which legislation resulted from Upton Sinclair's work 'The Jungle'?
Which legislation resulted from Upton Sinclair's work 'The Jungle'?
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What event marked the official beginning of World War I?
What event marked the official beginning of World War I?
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What were the four main causes of World War I as mentioned in the text?
What were the four main causes of World War I as mentioned in the text?
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What led to the United States entering World War I in 1917?
What led to the United States entering World War I in 1917?
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What media practice played a significant role in influencing public opinion leading to the Spanish-American War?
What media practice played a significant role in influencing public opinion leading to the Spanish-American War?
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Which country did the United States pay $20 million to as part of the Treaty of Paris of 1898?
Which country did the United States pay $20 million to as part of the Treaty of Paris of 1898?
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Who emerged as a war hero due to his leadership of the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War?
Who emerged as a war hero due to his leadership of the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War?
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What was the primary reason behind the formation of the Populist Party?
What was the primary reason behind the formation of the Populist Party?
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Which group fought the United States for independence after the Spanish-American War?
Which group fought the United States for independence after the Spanish-American War?
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Who was instrumental in promoting progressivism at the local government level?
Who was instrumental in promoting progressivism at the local government level?
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What was the primary reason behind the United States' decision not to join the League of Nations?
What was the primary reason behind the United States' decision not to join the League of Nations?
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Which president was in office during the Wall Street Crash of 1929 that led to the Great Depression?
Which president was in office during the Wall Street Crash of 1929 that led to the Great Depression?
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What political platform did President Warren G. Harding promise to return to after World War I?
What political platform did President Warren G. Harding promise to return to after World War I?
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What was the main objective behind the Prohibition Era from 1919 to 1933?
What was the main objective behind the Prohibition Era from 1919 to 1933?
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Who succeeded President Warren G. Harding in office and led America into prosperity known as the Roaring Twenties?
Who succeeded President Warren G. Harding in office and led America into prosperity known as the Roaring Twenties?
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What was the significant consequence of the stock market crash of 1929 for President Herbert Hoover's administration?
What was the significant consequence of the stock market crash of 1929 for President Herbert Hoover's administration?
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What was the main goal of the Anti-Saloon League and Woman's Christian Temperance Union during the temperance movement?
What was the main goal of the Anti-Saloon League and Woman's Christian Temperance Union during the temperance movement?
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Which term was used to refer to states in support of prohibition?
Which term was used to refer to states in support of prohibition?
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What negative impact did prohibition have on the nation according to the text?
What negative impact did prohibition have on the nation according to the text?
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'The Harlem Renaissance was also known by what other name during its time?'
'The Harlem Renaissance was also known by what other name during its time?'
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'What was a key form of artistic expression during the Harlem Renaissance?'
'What was a key form of artistic expression during the Harlem Renaissance?'
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'Who was instrumental in promoting women's suffrage at the state level?'
'Who was instrumental in promoting women's suffrage at the state level?'
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What was the ultimate goal of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s?
What was the ultimate goal of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s?
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What major event marked the beginning of the Great Depression in the United States?
What major event marked the beginning of the Great Depression in the United States?
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What was the primary cause of the Wall Street Crash of 1929?
What was the primary cause of the Wall Street Crash of 1929?
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Why did the First Red Scare end soon after the Palmer Raids?
Why did the First Red Scare end soon after the Palmer Raids?
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What was a significant consequence of the Great Depression on minority groups?
What was a significant consequence of the Great Depression on minority groups?
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Which group faced severe violence and hatred from Southern white people during the Great Depression?
Which group faced severe violence and hatred from Southern white people during the Great Depression?
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What did Federal interventions in 1933 aim to achieve during the Great Depression?
What did Federal interventions in 1933 aim to achieve during the Great Depression?
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What was one outcome of the Roaring Twenties regarding investment in the stock market?
What was one outcome of the Roaring Twenties regarding investment in the stock market?
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How did white Americans view their traditions, religion, and government during the 1920s?
How did white Americans view their traditions, religion, and government during the 1920s?
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What was a common goal between eugenics and limiting immigration to white Europeans in America during the 1920s?
What was a common goal between eugenics and limiting immigration to white Europeans in America during the 1920s?
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