38 Questions
What was the purpose of the black codes in the South after the Civil War?
To limit the freedom of African Americans through restrictive laws
Which requirement was part of the Mississippi Plan to limit voting rights?
Proving literacy and understanding of the voting document
What was the main purpose of the Grandfather Clause in voting restrictions?
To grant voting rights based on family history
In which case did the outcome establish the 'separate but equal' doctrine?
Homer Plessy v. Ferguson
Which organization aimed to advocate for lower rates charged by railroads during the Gilded Age?
Patrons of Husbandry (The Grange)
What industry did John D. Rockefeller dominate through his company?
Oil industry
What event marked the beginning of a national wave of xenophobia in the United States?
The Haymarket Affair
Which labor union focused on advocating for 8-hour workdays and ending child and convict labor?
Noble and Holy Order of Knights of Labor
What triggered the Homestead Steel Strike?
Wage cuts and anti-union actions
Which group of writers aimed to expose social problems in American society during the Progressive Era?
Muckrakers
What did William Howard Taft achieve through the Man Elkins Act?
Gave ICC power to regulate communication lines
What was a significant effect of the sinking of the Lusitania?
It turned American opinion against the Germans.
Who led the D-Day operation?
Dwight Eisenhower
Which conference resulted in the decision to split Germany into four occupied zones?
Yalta Conference
What led to the onset of the Cold War after World War II?
Potsdam Conference
Which event marked the end of World War II in the Pacific theater?
VJ Day
Who became the President of the United States after FDR's death?
Harry Truman
What was the significance of Executive Order 9066 during World War II?
It forced Japanese-Americans into camps.
What was the significance of the Arabic pledge made by Germany?
To ensure the safety of passengers ships without warning
Why did Wilson win the election of 1916 according to the text?
Because of the phrase 'he kept us out of war'
What was the purpose of the Espionage Act?
To prevent interference with US armed forces during wartime
What was the primary goal of Wilson's 14 points?
To ensure freedom of navigation at sea
What was the outcome of the Meuse Argone offensive?
It was the largest battle in US military history
What was the main fear during the Red Scare?
Fear of communist threats to American life
What did Warren G. Harding promise in his campaign during the election of 1920?
A return to normalcy
Who betrayed the public's trust through the Teapot Dome Scandal?
Albert Fall
'Nan Britton' published letters that act as evidence of her relationship with which US President?
Warren G. Harding
What did A. Mitchell Palmer and J Edgar Hoover orchestrate during the Red Scare?
Series of raids on radical centers throughout the country
What was the main reason for the Boxer Rebellion in China in 1900?
To end foreign influence in the country
Why did many people blame the banks during the Great Depression?
Banks were accused of causing the stock market crash
What was the purpose of the Export Control Act in relation to Japan before Pearl Harbor?
To ban exporting essential goods to Japan
What was the significance of the Atlantic Charter during World War II?
It outlined the war aims of the United States and Great Britain
What was the main reason for enacting the Neutrality Acts in the United States?
To prevent American involvement in foreign conflicts
What did Hoover believe was needed to address the Great Depression?
Voluntary individual and collective efforts for reconstruction
Who was Charles Lindbergh and what was his notable achievement?
An American pilot who made a non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean
What was the 'Bonus Army' seeking when it marched to Washington D.C. in 1932?
Immediate payment of government war bonuses in cash
'Laissez-faire' refers to which economic principle?
Idea that government should play as small a role as possible in economic affairs
Which event triggered the most devastating stock market crash in history?
The Stock Market Crash of 1929
Test your knowledge of laws implemented during the Reconstruction Era to limit the freedom of African Americans in the South, such as Black Codes, Mississippi Plan, and grandfather clause. Learn about the restrictions and requirements faced by African Americans in the post-Civil War period.
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