US History Quiz: Key Events and Legislation

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What was a significant outcome of the Bolshevik Revolution?

Establishment of the first democratic government in Europe
Formation of the Soviet Union (correct)
Independence movements throughout India
Expansion of capitalism in Russia

What does the National Origins Act of 1924 primarily restrict?

Legal rights of Black Americans
Immigration from Western European countries
Foreign investments in U.S. businesses
Entry of immigrants from Asia and Southern Europe (correct)

What issue was at the center of the Scopes Trial?

Teaching evolution in schools (correct)
The legality of prohibition laws
The rights of labor unions
Women's suffrage rights

What was the primary purpose of the Committee on Public Information (CPI)?

To create propaganda to support the war effort (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did the Teapot Dome Scandal affect public perception of government?

It led to widespread disillusionment and distrust (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was a key feature of the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine?

It emphasized military intervention in Latin America. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did the initiative process empower voters during the Progressive Era?

By enabling voters to propose legislation directly. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Keating Owen Act of 1916?

To limit child labor in manufacturing. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the impact of the 18th Amendment during the 1920s?

It led to the rise of organized crime and speakeasies. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the Muckrakers during the Progressive Era?

They exposed corruption and social injustices. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines the term 'nativism' as it emerged in the early 20th century?

A policy favoring native-born citizens over immigrants. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was one outcome of the Palmer Raids during the Red Scare?

The arrest and deportation of radical immigrants. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was one major consequence of the 1920 election?

Shift of power to the Republican Party. (B) Signup and view all the answers

The Harlem Renaissance was primarily known for which of the following contributions?

Flourishing of African American culture and arts. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was a central aim of the Kellogg-Briand Act of 1928?

To outlaw war as a means of resolving disputes. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Wilson's 14 Points

A set of principles proposed by President Woodrow Wilson in 1918, outlining a plan for a just and lasting peace after World War I. It included points like self-determination for nations, freedom of the seas, and the establishment of the League of Nations.

Treaty of Versailles

A treaty signed in 1919 that officially ended World War I. It imposed harsh punishments on Germany, including territorial losses, heavy reparations, and a limitation on its military.

Palmer Raids

A series of raids conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice in 1919 and 1920 targeting suspected communists and radicals. The raids resulted in the arrests and deportations of many individuals without due process.

Bolshevik Revolution

The Russian Revolution of 1917, which overthrew the Romanov dynasty and established the Soviet Union. It led to a communist dictatorship in Russia and had global implications.