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FZE US History (ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS)
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Question 1
1.
How did the introduction of steel and new natural resources improve industrialization?
A Allowed for better and higher quality materials to contibute to manufacturing
B It enable manufacturers to produce to produce quality steel from scrap metal.
C It provided an efficient process to create a flexible and rust-resistant metal.
D It allowed manufacturers to remove oil from beneath the earth’s surface.
Question 2
2.
What effect did the railroad have on transportation in the United States?
A It built the nation’s first transcontinental railroad for faster commerce.
B It improved working conditions and pay for all railroad workers.
C It linked small railroads into a larger network to improve interstate travel.
D It convinced Congress to officially adopt railroad time as the standard for the nation.
Question 3
3.
What correctly describes the attitudes of business leaders about government intervention in industry?
A For more intervention
B For less intervention
C Sharing equally in business decisions and practices
D All of the above
Question 4
4.
Why did workers form unions?
A To decrease wages.
B To eliminate child labor.
C To increase working hours.
D To improve working conditions.
Question 5
5.
Which of the following factors helped lead to a period of industrial growth during the late 1800s?
A The increase in the cost of hiring labor.
B The decline in the population of urban areas.
C The decline in government spending for business and innovation.
D The increase in the development of new uses for natural resources.
Question 6
6.
How did new inventions and developments in the late 19th century change the way people worked?
A New technology led to an increase in the average individual work week.
B New developments reduced the flexibility of manufacturers to decide where to locate their plants.
C New inventions decreased the number of jobs, which made it more difficult for women to find work.
D New processes helped make it possible to make larger quantities of goods in a shorter amount of time.
Question 7
7.
How did business monopolies effect the country?
A Companies had complete control over an industry’s production, wages, and prices.
B Allowed for higher wages for workers.
C Corporations could buy out the stock of competing companies.
D Allowed smaller companies to compete with large businesses
Question 8
8.
The progressive movement regarded all of the following as worthy goals EXCEPT
A Protecting social welfare.
B Promoting business monopolies.
C Creating economic reform.
D Fostering efficiency in the workplace.
Question 9
9.
In
The Jungle
, Upton Sinclair exposed
A Dangers faced by coal miners.
B Corrupt business practices of the Standards Oil Company.
C Unsanitary conditions and mistreatment of workers in the meat-packing industry.
D Illegal deals between special interests and the government.
Question 10
10.
The law that required truthful labels was the
A Pure Food and Drug Act
B Meat Inspection Act
C Sherman Antitrust Act
D Interstate Commerce Act
Question 11
11.
The primary goal of the NAACP was
A Voting rights for women
B Better working conditions
C Regulation of the banking industry
D Equality among the races
Question 12
12.
Which of the following best states the primary goal of prohibitionists?
A To eliminate the sale of alcohol to minors.
B To eliminate the use of alcohol in society.
C To reduce accidents in the workplace.
D To reduce the availability of alcohol to minors.
Question 13
13.
Suffrage;
A Discrimination
B Women’s rights
C The right to vote
D The denial of the right to vote
Question 14
14.
Which of the following was NOT a cause of WWI?
A American isolationism
B Imperialist competition
C The stockpiling of weapons
D European nationalism
Question 15
15.
What reason did Senators give for opposing U.S. membership in the League of Nations?
A It would lead to international instability.
B It would drain American finances.
C It would interfere with free-trade agreements.
D It would drag the United States into European conflicts.
Question 16
16.
Gains made by American women during WWI include
A Acceptance as full-fledged members of the U.S. Army.
B The beginnings of a movement for woman suffrage.
C Equal pay for equal work in many war industries.
D Increased support for women’s right to work.
Question 17
17.
Which of the following was a result of the Selective Service Act?
A African Americans could not become Army officers.
B Women could serve in combat positions.
C Troops were segregated by race.
D Men were required to register for military service.
Question 18
18.
Why was the Balkin region referred to as "the powder keg" of Europe prior to world war 1.
a. the aggression of the ottoman empire was disrputing the balance of power
b. Yugoslavia was invading its neighboring countries
c. nationalistic and imperialistic rivalries were increasing
d. the area was the leading supplier of military equipment to the rest of the world.
Question 19
19.
Why was the League of Nations created?
to end world hunger
to prevent future wars
to unify the world economy
to spread democracy in the world
Question 20
20.
Which of the following effects did the automobile have on American life?
A It made rural families less isolated.
B It forced workers to live near jobs.
C It led to a decrease in the number of paved roads.
D It discouraged people from moving to oil-producing states.
Question 21
21.
The sinking of the Lusitania, resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare, and capture of the Zimmerman telegram...
which statement best completes the list above?
Germany declares war on Britain
Russia enters World War 1
United States enters World War 1
France declares war on Germany
Question 22
22.
What type of fighting did WW1 seem to favor, especially between France and Germany?
Traditional open field fighting with columns and rows
Very fast mechanized weapons
taking over alot of territory
slower paced trench warfare with few land gains
all of the above
none of the above
Question 23
23.
What event starts WW1 in Europe?
Assassination of an Austrian Lord by Serbian nationalists
the mobilizing of troops towards threatening borders by many nations
the sinking of civilian ships in the Atlantic by Germany
the planned assault on a British Prime Minister by radical socialists.
Question 24
24.
Question 25
25.
Which of the following were warning signs that the prosperity of the 1920s might not continue?
A The level of national income
B The health of the stock market
C The income gap between workers and managers
D The average factory worker’s productivity level
Question 26
26.
What effect did WWI have on the attitudes of many Americans?
A It sparked a desire to get more involved in world affairs.
B It led to a wave of prejudice against foreign-born people.
C It caused a desire to stop exporting goods to other nations.
D It encouraged people to be less fearful of outsiders.
Question 27
27.
Which of the following were Americans most fearful of during the Red Scare?
A An end to the system of communism
B A Communist takeover of the country
C The possibility of a revolution in Russia
D The elimination of all forms of government
Question 28
28.
What was the primary goal of the quota system?
A To completely end immigration in America
B To provide Native Americans with U.S. citizenship
C To prevent African Americans from getting good jobs
D To limit the number of people entering America from foreign countries
Question 29
29.
How did flappers rebel against the earlier styles and attitudes of the Victorian age?
A They embraced new fashions.
B They grew their hair long.
C They became less assertive.
D They dropped their bid for equal status with men.
Question 30
30.
Why did radio become the most powerful communications media to emerge in the 1920s?
A It used sensational headlines to hook the public.
B It took advantage of the increase in literacy in America.
C It allowed the government to transmit speeches about WWI.
D It created a shared national experience of hearing the news as it happened.
Question 31
31.
What did Charles Lindbergh accomplish that made him the most beloved hero of the time?
A He was the first person to complete a nonstop solo transatlantic flight.
B He was the first person to swim across the English Channel.
C He was the home run king during the 1920s.
D He was a celebrated tennis champion.
Question 32
32.
Which of the following was an effect of Prohibition.
A An increase in the consumption of alcohol.
B An increase in respect for the new law.
C The end of the bootlegging industry.
D The growth of organized crime.
Question 33
33.
Which of the following correctly describes an effect of the Harlem Renaissance?
A African Americans were inspired to take pride in their achievements and importance.
B The Harlem Renaissance sparked a lasting economic boom for African Americans.
C African Americans were prevented from making a significant contribution to the arts.
D The Harlem Renaissance was short-lived and did little to celebrate African American culture.
Question 34
34.
Why was much of the prosperity of the 1920s more superficial than real?
A Many people were living beyond their means.
B Many people were relocating from farms to cities.
C Many people were becoming wealthier in the stock market.
D Many people were benefiting from increased jobs after the war.
Question 35
35.
Why was Black Tuesday such a significant day in history?
A It was the day when the stock market crashed.
B It was the day when the Fed set the monetary policies.
C It was the day when the idea of speculation was first introduced.
D It was the day when stock prices reached their highest rate of exchange.
Question 36
36.
What did the Bonus Army hope to gain by assembling near the Capitol?
A Their veteran’s benefits
B Higher wages from employers
C Food and shelter in a shantytown
D Publicity for the Communist Party
Question 37
37.
What caused Hoover to be cautious in his approach to the Great Depression?
A His religious beliefs
B His political philosophy
C His educational background
D His lack of leadership experience
Question 38
38.
What was the purpose of the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933 in establishing the FDIC?
A To guarantee a fixed interest rate for money in banks
B To force corporations to verify information about their stock offerings
C To prevent people from using inside stock information for personal gain
D To reassure people that their money was safe in banks
Question 39
39.
Why did many conservatives attack the New Deal?
A They feared the laws would make the president too popular
B They wanted the laws to be struck down by the judicial branch
C They felt the laws gave the federal government too much power
D They believed the laws favored small businesses over major corporations
Question 40
40.
What was Eleanor Roosevelt’s role in the New Deal?
A She lobbied elected leaders for new banking and finance laws.
B She advocated for people who were typically underrepresented.
C She traveled the country encouraging people to support different policies.
D She established committees to hear the grievances of different business groups
Question 41
41.
What law provided for unemployment compensation and insurance for people who were elderly?
A Fair Labor Standards Act
B Public Utility Company Act
C Social Security Act
D Wagner Act
Question 42
42.
What role did popular movies serve during the 1930s?
A They kept people informed about events around the world.
B They allowed leaders to communicate to different audiences.
C They instructed people on how to participate in New Deal programs.
D They gave people a break from the hardships of the Great Depression.
Question 43
43.
What was the greatest impact of the New Deal?
A Social and economic inequality was eliminated.
B The power of the federal government expanded significantly.
C State governments took over many roles previously held at the federal level.
D The government collects personal income tax
Question 44
44.
How did many German citizens react to the Treaty of Versailles?
A They felt the treaty was fair since German leaders helped write it.
B They were angry and resentful at what they felt was an unfair treaty.
C They felt cheated because the treaty failed to protect their monarchy.
D They were thankful that the treaty was so generous toward Germany.
Question 45
45.
What caused France and Great Britain to finally resort to military force in dealing with Germany?
A Germany invaded Poland.
B Germany annexed Austria.
C Germany occupied the Rhineland.
D Germany invaded Czechoslovakia.
Question 46
46.
In what way was Hitler’s “Final Solution” an application of Nazi beliefs?
A He forced non-Aryans out of Germany in order to make room for German speakers.
B He deported groups deemed inferior so that only German speakers remained in Germany.
C He condemned groups deemed inferior in order to preserve the purity of the Aryans.
D He eliminated political opponents so that the Aryans could implement new government policies.
Question 47
47.
Why was isolationism so popular in the U.S. in the 1920s and 1930s?
A Many Americans did not want to experience an international war again.
B Many Americans wanted to focus on solving European problems.
C Many Americans feared the effects of foreign countries on American culture.
D Many Americans did not want to disarm the military during a time of uncertainty.
Question 48
48.
Why did Japan attack the U.S. naval fleet at Pearl Harbor?
A To sink U.S. ships preparing to attack and invade Japan.
B To establish a colony in Hawaii to serve as a naval base for Japan.
C To weaken U.S. naval power and allow Japan to expand in the Pacific.
D To take over the naval base for use in the future invasion of the U.S.
Question 49
49.
What did the Supreme Court rule in its 1944 Korematsu v. U.S. decision?
A The U.S. government was justified in forcing Japanese Americans into internment camps out of military necessity.
B Congress and the president had the authority to impose a curfew to protect against sabotage.
C The U.S. government was wrong to force U.S. citizens away from their homes and must compensate them.
D Japanese Americans who swore loyalty oaths could not be help in internment camps.
Question 50
50.
What was Operation Overlord?
A The Allied invasion of Normandy.
B The Allied defense of Great Britain.
C The German defense of Western Europe.
D The Soviet offensive against Germany in the east.
Question 51
51.
Why were the Battle of the Coral Sea and the Battle of Midway important?
A Japan failed to stop Allied shipping lanes bringing supplies to China.
B Allied naval forces halted the advance of the Japanese in the Pacific.
C Japan gained important naval bases from which to launch future attacks.
D Allied forces captured islands from which to launch bombing raids on Japan.
Question 52
52.
What was the intended product of the Manhattan Project?
A An atomic bomb.
B A long-range gun.
C An atomic submarine.
D A long-range bomber.
Question 53
53.
Why was the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act (or GI Bill of Rights) passed?
A To provide free healthcare to veterans.
B To help veterans find government jobs.
C To provide high-paying jobs to veterans.
D To help veterans return to civilian life.
Question 54
54.
What was Kristallnacht?
A ship full of Jewish refugees denied entry in the U.S.
An attack on Jewish homes, businesses, and synagogues in Germany.
A set of laws denying Jews of their German citizenship, jobs, and property.
A group of highly educated Jewish refugees allowed into the United States.
Question 55
55.
What was the significance of the Lend-Lease Act?
It required men to register for military service during peacetime.
It outlawed the sale of arms or loaning money to countries at war.
It allowed countries at war to use cash to buy arms from the U.S.
It provided needed supplies and arms to countries fighting Germany.
Question 56
56.
What was the purpose of Operation Torch?
To protect British shipping lanes and the Suez Canal.
To invade North Africa and open a second front against the Axis powers.
To protect British-controlled oilfields in North Africa and the Middle East.
To invade across the English Channel and force German troops away from the Soviet Union.
Question 57
57.
What did Operation Barbarossa do in the campaign of WWII
Broke the Japanese-Soviet Non Aggression Pact.
Allowed the German military easy access to land and resources in Russia.
Made Germany fight a two-fronted war and use many supplies and troops for invasion into Russia.
All of the above.
None of the above.
Question 58
58.
Japan signed the surrender to the US on which ship?
USS Arizona
USS Missouri
USS Lincoln
USS Washington