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What was the purpose of the Black Codes in the South after the Civil War?
What was the purpose of the Black Codes in the South after the Civil War?
- To provide economic support to African American communities
- To restrict the freedom of African Americans through laws (correct)
- To encourage African Americans to vote in elections
- To promote equal rights for African Americans
What was the requirement under the Mississippi Plan for individuals to be eligible to vote?
What was the requirement under the Mississippi Plan for individuals to be eligible to vote?
- Absence of any family members with a criminal record
- Residency in the state for at least 1 year
- Completion of a literacy test (correct)
- Payment of all taxes by March 1st
What was the significance of the Grandfather Clause in voting regulations?
What was the significance of the Grandfather Clause in voting regulations?
- It prohibited individuals convicted of crimes from voting
- It mandated that individuals had to pay all taxes prior to voting
- It required individuals to live in a state for a certain period before being eligible to vote
- It allowed individuals to vote if their father or grandfather could vote by a specific date (correct)
What was Homer Plessy's racial background and why was he significant in legal history?
What was Homer Plessy's racial background and why was he significant in legal history?
Which organization aimed to advocate for the interests of American farmers by pushing for lower rates charged by railroads?
Which organization aimed to advocate for the interests of American farmers by pushing for lower rates charged by railroads?
Who wrote 'The Gospel of Wealth' and what was its main theme?
Who wrote 'The Gospel of Wealth' and what was its main theme?
Who led the D-Day invasion?
Who led the D-Day invasion?
What was the main focus of the Casablanca Conference?
What was the main focus of the Casablanca Conference?
Who became President after FDR's death?
Who became President after FDR's death?
What did the Yalta Conference decide to do with Germany post-World War II?
What did the Yalta Conference decide to do with Germany post-World War II?
Where were the atomic bombs dropped by the US during World War II?
Where were the atomic bombs dropped by the US during World War II?
What event marked the official end of World War II in the Pacific theater?
What event marked the official end of World War II in the Pacific theater?
What was the significance of the Haymarket Affair?
What was the significance of the Haymarket Affair?
What organization focused on advocating for 8-hour workdays and ending child and convict labor?
What organization focused on advocating for 8-hour workdays and ending child and convict labor?
What triggered the Pullman Strike?
What triggered the Pullman Strike?
Which author wrote 'The Jungle,' exposing the horrors of the meat-packing industry?
Which author wrote 'The Jungle,' exposing the horrors of the meat-packing industry?
'The Future of War' was authored by:
'The Future of War' was authored by:
What did the Elkins Act empower the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) to regulate?
What did the Elkins Act empower the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) to regulate?
Which event turned American opinion against the Germans during World War I?
Which event turned American opinion against the Germans during World War I?
What did the American Federation of Labor focus on?
What did the American Federation of Labor focus on?
Which group advocated for prohibiting child labor and establishing health and safety standards?
Which group advocated for prohibiting child labor and establishing health and safety standards?
What impact did 'The Jungle' have on society?
What impact did 'The Jungle' have on society?
What was the purpose of the Arabic Pledge mentioned in the text?
What was the purpose of the Arabic Pledge mentioned in the text?
Which act was authorized to increase the regulatory army in the US?
Which act was authorized to increase the regulatory army in the US?
What was the main consequence of the Revenue Act mentioned in the text?
What was the main consequence of the Revenue Act mentioned in the text?
What led to Woodrow Wilson's victory in the Election of 1916?
What led to Woodrow Wilson's victory in the Election of 1916?
What was the purpose of the Espionage Act mentioned in the text?
What was the purpose of the Espionage Act mentioned in the text?
What key aspect of Wilson's 14 Points focused on reducing military power?
What key aspect of Wilson's 14 Points focused on reducing military power?
What characteristic is associated with the Meuse-Argonne Offensive?
What characteristic is associated with the Meuse-Argonne Offensive?
"Red Summer" primarily involved violence between which groups?
"Red Summer" primarily involved violence between which groups?
What was the primary reason for the Boxer Rebellion in China?
What was the primary reason for the Boxer Rebellion in China?
What was the purpose of the Atlantic Charter agreement between Churchill and FDR?
What was the purpose of the Atlantic Charter agreement between Churchill and FDR?
Why did the United States adopt an isolationist policy during WWII?
Why did the United States adopt an isolationist policy during WWII?
What was the purpose of the Lend-Lease Act during WWII?
What was the purpose of the Lend-Lease Act during WWII?
Which event led to the Pearl Harbor attack by Japan?
Which event led to the Pearl Harbor attack by Japan?
Who were the Bonus Army?
Who were the Bonus Army?
'Gospel of efficiency' refers to applying management techniques to eliminate waste and inefficiency primarily in which sectors?
'Gospel of efficiency' refers to applying management techniques to eliminate waste and inefficiency primarily in which sectors?
'Four Minute Men' were individuals sent by President Wilson to deliver short propaganda speeches to promote what during WWI?
'Four Minute Men' were individuals sent by President Wilson to deliver short propaganda speeches to promote what during WWI?
'Laissez-faire' is an economic philosophy advocating for what kind of government role in economic affairs?
'Laissez-faire' is an economic philosophy advocating for what kind of government role in economic affairs?
'New Deal' reforms between 1933 and 1942 aimed at ending the Great Depression were enacted under which US President?
'New Deal' reforms between 1933 and 1942 aimed at ending the Great Depression were enacted under which US President?
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