42 Questions
What was the primary purpose of the Black Codes in the South during the Reconstruction era?
To limit the freedom of African Americans through restrictive laws
What was the outcome of the Plessy v. Ferguson Supreme Court case in 1896?
Segregation was allowed as long as facilities were equal in quality
What was the primary goal of the Farmers' Alliance and the Populist Party?
To reduce the power of big business and promote agrarian interests
What was the significance of the 'Grandfather Clause' in Southern states during the Reconstruction era?
It allowed individuals to vote if their father or grandfather had been eligible to vote
What was the name of the book written by Andrew Carnegie that emphasized the responsibility of the wealthy to be philanthropists?
The Gospel of Wealth
What was the primary business of John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil Company?
Oil refining and production
What was the significance of the Haymarket Affair in the labor movement?
It contributed to a national wave of xenophobia and labeled labor unions with violence and anarchism
What was the main goal of the Noble and Holy Order of the Knights of Labor?
To reduce working hours and improve labor conditions
What was the outcome of the Homestead Steel Strike?
A major defeat for the union, with several deaths and injuries
What was the primary focus of the Progressive Era?
Responding to the economic and social problems caused by rapid industrialization
What was the significance of Upton Sinclair's book, 'The Jungle'?
It exposed the horrors of the meatpacking industry and led to reforms
What was the main goal of the Efficiency Movement?
To create city managers and county commissioners
What was the outcome of the Pullman Strike?
The national guard broke up the strike
What was the significance of the 17th Amendment?
It allowed for the direct election of Senators
Who was the leader of the American Federation of Labor?
Samuel Gompers
What was the main goal of the Conservation Movement?
To regulate the use of natural resources and promote conservation
What was the main objective of FDR's 'double v' campaign during World War II?
To achieve victory abroad and at home
What was the outcome of the Casablanca Conference during World War II?
The Allies decided to adopt a policy of unconditional surrender
What was the result of the D-Day invasion of Normandy during World War II?
The Allies established a foothold in Western Europe
What was the outcome of the Yalta Conference during World War II?
The Allies decided to split Germany into four occupied zones
What was the result of the Atomic Bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II?
The Japanese surrendered immediately
What was the significance of the Potsdam Conference during World War II?
The Allies failed to reach meaningful agreements, leading to the onset of the Cold War
What was the response of Germany to the National Security League's introduction of compulsory military training in the US?
They ignored American reaction and continued unrestricted warfare
What was the main purpose of the Revenue Act of 1916?
To raise funds for the war effort by increasing taxes
What was the outcome of the Meuse-Argonne offensive?
The battle lasted 77 days and resulted in 26,277 American lives lost
What was the main consequence of the 1918 flu pandemic in the US?
Hospitals and morgues ran out of room, and businesses shut down
What was the significance of the election of 1920?
It was the first election in which women could vote
What was the Teapot Dome Scandal about?
A corruption scandal involving President Harding's cabinet member
What was the purpose of the World War Adjusted Compensation Act?
To provide financial compensation to veterans who served abroad
What was the consequence of the Red Summer for black veterans?
They faced segregation and racism in the North
What was the goal of the General Intelligence Division established by A. Mitchell Palmer and J. Edgar Hoover?
To find and prosecute communists
What was one of the positive accomplishments of President Warren G. Harding?
He worked to improve relations with Latin American countries
What was the impact of the stock market crash of 1929 on the American people?
It resulted in the loss of billions of dollars and widespread blame on the banks.
What was the main reason behind the isolationist policy of the United States during World War II?
The horrors of World War I and the desire to avoid another devastating war.
What was the purpose of the Lend-Lease Act of 1941?
To provide military supplies to Britain without entering the war directly.
What was the main objective of the American First Committee?
To prevent American involvement in World War II.
What was the significance of the Atlantic Charter?
It was a joint statement of war aims by the US and Britain.
What was the main reason behind Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor?
The US had imposed economic sanctions on Japan, including an oil embargo.
What was the Gospel of Efficiency?
A management technique that aimed to eliminate waste and inefficiency in government and industry.
What was the significance of the La Follette election of 1924?
It was a Progressive Party candidate's challenge to the Republican and Democratic parties.
What was the main consequence of the Bonus Army's march on Washington in 1932?
The government used force to disperse the Bonus Army and end the protest.
What was the main goal of the New Deal programs?
To provide relief to those affected by the Great Depression and reform the economy.
Test your knowledge on the Bourbon Democrats' efforts to limit the freedom of African Americans in the post-Civil War era. Learn about the Black Codes, Mississippi Plan, and literacy tests that restricted the rights of African Americans. Discover how these laws were designed to maintain white supremacy and prevent African Americans from exercising their right to vote.
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