1 John Locke’s idea that people must give their consent to be governed is the basis for the right to Vote for a representative government Bear arms Support their government under any circumstances Pledge loyalty to their monarch

John Locke’s idea that people must give their consent to be governed is the basis for the right to Vote for a representative government Bear arms Support their government under any circumstances Pledge loyalty to their monarch

2 The ideas of “unalienable rights” and the people’s right to “alter or abolish” a government are most closely associated with which Enlightenment thinker Voltaire Benjamin Franklin John Locke Jean Jacques Rousseau

1. The ideas of “unalienable rights” and the people’s right to “alter or abolish” a government are most closely associated with which Enlightenment thinker Voltaire Benjamin Franklin John Locke Jean Jacques Rousseau

3 In Thomas Jefferson’s view, people were best governed by A king A system of laws A powerful President Their religious beliefs

In Thomas Jefferson’s view, people were best governed by A king A system of laws A powerful President Their religious beliefs

4 What effect did the Enlightenment have on political thought in the colonies Colonial leaders began extending voting rights to all citizens The First Continental Congress determined a need for a federal bill of rights Colonial leaders began advocating the adoption of a state-supported church Colonists began to question the authority of the British monarchy  

What effect did the Enlightenment have on political thought in the colonies Colonial leaders began extending voting rights to all citizens The First Continental Congress determined a need for a federal bill of rights Colonial leaders began advocating the adoption of a state-supported church Colonists began to question the authority of the British monarchy  

What effect did the Enlightenment have on political thought in the colonies Colonial leaders began extending voting rights to all citizens The First Continental Congress determined a need for a federal bill of rights Colonial leaders began advocating the adoption of a state-supported church Colonists began to question the authority of the British monarchy  

5 The Declaration of Independence elaborates on the Enlightenment idea of: natural rights collective ownership religious freedom political equality

The Declaration of Independence elaborates on the Enlightenment idea of: natural rights collective ownership religious freedom political equality

Quote

7 The Bill of Rights was added to the US Constitution to To protect personal liberties Make the Constitution flexible Make all citizens equal under the law

The Bill of Rights was added to the US Constitution to To protect personal liberties Make the Constitution flexible Make all citizens equal under the law

8 The Constitution limits the power of the federal government by Requiring the executive branch to include two elected officials Allowing states to have the power to negotiate foreign affairs Giving both large states and small states equal representation Ensuring checks and balances for the three branches of government

The Constitution limits the power of the federal government by Requiring the executive branch to include two elected officials Allowing states to have the power to negotiate foreign affairs Giving both large states and small states equal representation Ensuring checks and balances for the three branches of government

graph

10 Which laws are the supreme law of the land State laws Executive orders Federal laws The Constitution

Key decisions of the Supreme Court under the leadership of John Marshall solidified the power of the court to a. try cases between states b. accept appeals from lower federal courts c. try cases involving foreign diplomats d. review the constitutionality of state and federal laws

11 Key decisions of the Supreme Court under the leadership of John Marshall solidified the power of the court to a. try cases between states b. accept appeals from lower federal courts c. try cases involving foreign diplomats d. review the constitutionality of state and federal laws

Key decisions of the Supreme Court under the leadership of John Marshall solidified the power of the court to a. try cases between states b. accept appeals from lower federal courts c. try cases involving foreign diplomats d. review the constitutionality of state and federal laws

12 Which statement describes an effect of the Civil War? Southern industry rapidly caught up up to industry in the North Industry in the South began to produce a surplus of goods Industry in the North grew because of the demands of the war Industry shifted to the West because of the dangers of war

Which statement describes an effect of the Civil War? Southern industry rapidly caught up to industry in the North Industry in the South began to produce a surplus of goods Industry in the North grew because of the demands of the war Industry shifted to the West because of the dangers of war

12 As a result of the Civil War, the Northern economy Experienced little change Saw industrial profits fall Expanded and emerged more prosperous that ever Suffered from shortages of unskilled labor

As a result of the Civil War, the Northern economy Experienced little change Saw industrial profits fall Expanded and emerged more prosperous that ever Suffered from shortages of unskilled labor

14 Which of the following was an effect of the publication of Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle (1906) It aided the growth of federal social services It contributed to the development of settlement houses It influenced the passage of the Meat Inspection Act It led to the development of child labor laws

14 Which of the following was an effect of the publication of Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle (1906) It aided the growth of federal social services It contributed to the development of settlement houses It influenced the passage of the Meat Inspection Act It led to the development of child labor laws

15 In the late 1800s, factories were generally Dangerous and difficult places to work Employing men almost exclusively Paying a living wage and offering benefits Staffed by fewer workers than the average farm

In the late 1800s, factories were generally Dangerous and difficult places to work Employing men almost exclusively Paying a living wage and offering benefits Staffed by fewer workers than the average farm

16 Which factor most limited the growth of labor unions during the late 1800s Many factory workers were satisfied with their wages and working conditions Most employers were very hostile Workers preferred to negotiate with factory owners as individuals rather than members of a group The Federal Government declared that unions were illegal

Which factor most limited the growth of labor unions during the late 1800s Many factory workers were satisfied with their wages and working conditions Most employers were very hostile Workers preferred to negotiate with factory owners as individuals rather than members of a group The Federal Government declared that unions were illegal

17 During the period from 1880 to 1920, the majority of immigrants to the US settled mainly in urban areas in the North mainly because Most immigrants had lived in cities in the native countries Labor unions gave financial help to immigrants willing to work in the factories Rapid industrialization had created many job opportunities The Populist Party was successful in preventing immigrants from buying farmland

During the period from 1880 to 1920, the majority of immigrants to the US settled mainly in urban areas in the North mainly because Most immigrants had lived in cities in the native countries Labor unions gave financial help to immigrants willing to work in the factories Rapid industrialization had created many job opportunities The Populist Party was successful in preventing immigrants from buying farmland

18 Which best describes the Irish immigrants who were persecuted in the cities during the 1800s Most refused to work in factories Most were wealthy Their religious background varied widely Most were Catholic

Which best describes the Irish immigrants who were persecuted in the cities during the 1800s Most refused to work in factories Most were wealthy Their religious background varied widely Most were Catholic

19 The Industrial Revolution encouraged more Americans to settle in what region of the US In the Northeast and Midwest On the Great Plains On the East and West coasts on the Southeast and Southwest

The Industrial Revolution encouraged more Americans to settle in what region of the US In the Northeast and Midwest On the Great Plains On the East and West coasts on the Southeast and Southwest

20 In the late 19th century, anti-immigration feelings developed in the US primarily because Immigrants competed with native-born Americans for jobs Immigrants were seeking elective office in the National Government The government’s social welfare programs for immigrants were becoming too expensive Most immigrants were richer and better educated than native-born citizens

In the late 19th century, anti-immigration feelings developed in the US primarily because Immigrants competed with native-born Americans for jobs Immigrants were seeking elective office in the National Government The government’s social welfare programs for immigrants were becoming too expensive Most immigrants were richer and better educated than native-born citizens

21 “There are too many foreigners and undesirables coming into the US. Let’s pull up the ladder” This statement best illustrates the concept of Reverse discrimination Populism Nativism Social mobility

“There are too many foreigners and undesirables coming into the US “There are too many foreigners and undesirables coming into the US. Let’s pull up the ladder” This statement best illustrates the concept of Reverse discrimination Populism Nativism Social mobility

22 An experience of the majority of immigrants to the US was that they Were rapidly assimilated into the predominant lifestyle Joined radical political parties to bring about economic reform Frequently met resentment Settled in rural areas where cheap land was available

An experience of the majority of immigrants to the US was that they Were rapidly assimilated into the predominant lifestyle Joined radical political parties to bring about economic reform Frequently met resentment Settled in rural areas where cheap land was available

23 The Americanization movement of the early twentieth century sought to Assimilate ethnic immigrant groups into the dominant culture Restrict the military involvement of the United States in foreign conflicts Diminish the role of the government in the regulation of industry Protect domestic businesses from foreign competition

The Americanization movement of the early twentieth century sought to Assimilate ethnic immigrant groups into the dominant culture Restrict the military involvement of the United States in foreign conflicts Diminish the role of the government in the regulation of industry Protect domestic businesses from foreign competition

24 In many US cities in the 1800s, political machines Controlled activities of political parties Pushed for reform in selecting judges Helped ensure free and fair elections Were headed by officials elected by the voters

In many US cities in the 1800s, political machines Controlled activities of political parties Pushed for reform in selecting judges Helped ensure free and fair elections Were headed by officials elected by the voters

26 During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, urban immigrants generally supported local political machines that Discouraged the new immigrants from participating in civic affairs Were usually supported by urban reformers Provided essential services to the immigrants Reminded immigrants of political practices of their homelands

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, urban immigrants generally supported local political machines that Discouraged the new immigrants from participating in civic affairs Were usually supported by urban reformers Provided essential services to the immigrants Reminded immigrants of political practices of their homelands

27 The muckraking journalists associated with the Progressive Era were known primarily for their Willingness to expose the corruption of US society Articles supporting the economic benefits of laissez-faire economics Use of the media to advocate the passage of the Equal Right Amendment Support for the formation of US military alliances with European countries

The muckraking journalists associated with the Progressive Era were known primarily for their Willingness to expose the corruption of US society Articles supporting the economic benefits of laissez-faire economics Use of the media to advocate the passage of the Equal Right Amendment Support for the formation of US military alliances with European countries

28 One effect of monopolies on the US economy is that they tend to reduce business competition keep prices low lead to a greater variety in the price and quality for a particular product give consumers a greater choice in goods they can produce  

One effect of monopolies on the US economy is that they tend to reduce business competition keep prices low lead to a greater variety in the price and quality for a particular product give consumers a greater choice in goods they can produce  

29 Which term best describes US economic policy during the era of the rise of big business(1865-1900)? Welfare-state capitalism Marxism Laissez-faire capitalism Merchantilism

Which term best describes US economic policy during the era of the rise of big business(1865-1900)? Welfare-state capitalism Marxism Laissez-faire capitalism Merchantilism

30 Ford’s production of the Model T demonstrated the economic relationship between the specialization of labor and reduced demand for labor greater efficiencies in production higher production costs decline of labor unions

Ford’s production of the Model T demonstrated the economic relationship between the specialization of labor and reduced demand for labor greater efficiencies in production higher production costs decline of labor unions

Manufacturing became an important part of the Northern economy because there were too few rivers to run water-powered factories the shorter growing season limited the crops farmers could produce there were not enough cities where farmers could ship their crops the climate was too arid for crop production

Manufacturing became an important part of the Northern economy because there were too few rivers to run water-powered factories the shorter growing season limited the crops farmers could produce there were not enough cities where farmers could ship their crops the climate was too arid for crop production

32 US industry needed international trade during the late 1800s and early 1900s in order to obtain spare parts for railroad cars and steamships keep the US on the gold standard provide American consumers with a choice of products obtain raw materials and new markets to sell more goods

US industry needed international trade during the late 1800s and early 1900s in order to obtain spare parts for railroad cars and steamships keep the US on the gold standard provide American consumers with a choice of products obtain raw materials and new markets to sell more goods

33 During the late 19th and early 20th centuries the US government attempted to facilitate the growth of domestic industry by placing high tariff barriers on foreign imports encouraging the growth of labor unions repealing the Sherman Antitrust Act providing subsidies to small businesses

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries the US government attempted to facilitate the growth of domestic industry by placing high tariff barriers on foreign imports encouraging the growth of labor unions repealing the Sherman Antitrust Act providing subsidies to small businesses

34 Social Darwinism explained the success of industrial tycoons by saying that these business leaders had overcome and eliminated weaker competitors had been born into wealthy or privileged families had succeeded by way of government regulation supported labor reform and other progressive reforms  

Social Darwinism explained the success of industrial tycoons by saying that these business leaders had overcome and eliminated weaker competitors had been born into wealthy or privileged families had succeeded by way of government regulation supported labor reform and other progressive reforms  

One effect of monopolies on the US economy is that they tend to reduce business competition keep prices low lead to a greater variety in the price and quality for a particular product give consumers a greater choice in goods they can produce  

One effect of monopolies on the US economy is that they tend to reduce business competition keep prices low lead to a greater variety in the price and quality for a particular product give consumers a greater choice in goods they can produce  

35 Reformers who proposed and supported the Social Gospel Helped inspire people to establish settlement houses Were inspired by people who had established settlement houses Were mainly upper class men Were mainly Catholics rather than Protestants

Reformers who proposed and supported the Social Gospel Helped inspire people to establish settlement houses Were inspired by people who had established settlement houses Were mainly upper class men Were mainly Catholics rather than Protestants

36 Social Darwinism and the Social Gospel movement believed that organized religion must place greater emphasis on Most of their support came from the laborers and immigrants Both preached that the poor were not responsible for their condition Social Darwinism started as a response to the Social Gospel Movement Both tried to address the social conditions of an industrial society

Social Darwinism and the Social Gospel movement believed that organized religion must place greater emphasis on Most of their support came from the laborers and immigrants Both preached that the poor were not responsible for their condition Social Darwinism started as a response to the Social Gospel Movement Both tried to address the social conditions of an industrial society

37 The followers of the Social Gospel movement believed that organized religion must place greater emphasis on Reconstructing American society Raising funds Supporting the Populist Party Stopping immigration to the US

The followers of the Social Gospel movement believed that organized religion must place greater emphasis on Reconstructing American society Raising funds Supporting the Populist Party Stopping immigration to the US

38 Members of the Populist Party supported public ownership of railroads because they thought it would Help small farmers Reduce immigration Decrease income taxes Change monetary policy

Members of the Populist Party supported public ownership of railroads because they thought it would Help small farmers Reduce immigration Decrease income taxes Change monetary policy

39 William Jennings Bryan opposed switching to the gold standard because it would a. eliminate paper money and switch the country to gold coins b. allow bankers and businessmen to use either gold or paper money c. limit the supply and access to money for workers and farmers d. increase the supply of paper money, making it almost worthless

William Jennings Bryan opposed switching to the gold standard because it would a. eliminate paper money and switch the country to gold coins b. allow bankers and businessmen to use either gold or paper money c. limit the supply and access to money for workers and farmers d. increase the supply of paper money, making it almost worthless

40 Although it intended to break up monopolies, business leaders used the Sherman Anti-Trust Act to gather more stock in railroads and other utilities limit labor union activities by saying they interfered with trade discourage international trade that threatened them increase their horizontal integration

Although it intended to break up monopolies, business leaders used the Sherman Anti-Trust Act to gather more stock in railroads and other utilities limit labor union activities by saying they interfered with trade discourage international trade that threatened them increase their horizontal integration

41 Which best exemplifies the Progressive movement For government to be more efficient and responsive to public needs To make it easier for business and the government to work together To increase services such as housing and health care to immigrants To increase immigrant participation in politics and government

Which best exemplifies the Progressive movement For government to be more efficient and responsive to public needs To make it easier for business and the government to work together To increase services such as housing and health care to immigrants To increase immigrant participation in politics and government

42 The term suffragettes refers to women in American history who Suffered for a religious cause Joined unions to fight for workers’ rights Believed alcohol should be legally banned Fought for women’s right to vote

The term suffragettes refers to women in American history who Suffered for a religious cause Joined unions to fight for workers’ rights Believed alcohol should be legally banned Fought for women’s right to vote

43 During President Theodore Roosevelt’s administration, Congress gave the Interstate Commerce Commission the power to Enforce legislation regulating railroad rates Construct a national canal system Impose lower import tariffs on foreign goods Mint a national currency

During President Theodore Roosevelt’s administration, Congress gave the Interstate Commerce Commission the power to Enforce legislation regulating railroad rates Construct a national canal system Impose lower import tariffs on foreign goods Mint a national currency

44 The Puritan’s views and attitudes led them to promote the ideas of Social equality Hard work for common goals Religious tolerance Separation of church and state

The Puritan’s views and attitudes led them to promote the ideas of Social equality Hard work for common goals Religious tolerance Separation of church and state

The revival meetings of the Great Awakening and the Second Great Awakening were Held in churches on Sundays only and included emotional sermons Led only by local ministers who preached to their own congregations Held outside, lasted for days, and included emotional sermons Focused on the use of rational thinking and a scientific approach to religion

The revival meetings of the Great Awakening and the Second great Awakening were Held in churches on Sundays only and included emotional sermons Led only by local ministers who preached to their own congregations Held outside, lasted for days, and included emotional sermons Focused on the use of rational thinking and a scientific approach to religion

46 The Second Great Awakening promoted An optimistic message that inspired people to try to reform society The idea that slavery was a choice made by each individual Expansion to the West as part of Manifest Destiny A return to agriculture rather than increased urbanization

The Second Great Awakening promoted An optimistic message that inspired people to try to reform society The idea that slavery was a choice made by each individual Expansion to the West as part of Manifest Destiny A return to agriculture rather than increased urbanization

47 The First Great Awakening of the 1730s and 1740s was primarily Movement to increase colonial loyalty to the British monarchy Religious revival that spread through the colonies Process of assimilating immigrants into colonial American culture Period of economic prosperity brought about by colonial trade

The First great Awakening of the 1730s and 1740s was primarily Movement to increase colonial loyalty to the British monarchy Religious revival that spread through the colonies Process of assimilating immigrants into colonial American culture Period of economic prosperity brought about by colonial trade

48 The Mormon community moved to Utah because A climate in Utah was more favorable to their crops They could buy large amounts of farm land Slavery was outlawed in Utah They suffered persecution in the Eastern states  

The Mormon community moved to Utah because A climate in Utah was more favorable to their crops They could buy large amounts of farm land Slavery was outlawed in Utah They suffered persecution in the Eastern states  

49 The Establishment Clause in the First Amendment Established the tax rates for various churches Prohibits the government from establishing a state religion Establishes requirements for government support of any religion Specifies the requirements for churches to be established

The Establishment Clause in the First Amendment Established the tax rates for various churches Prohibits the government from establishing a state religion Establishes requirements for government support of any religion Specifies the requirements for churches to be established

table

tables

52 How were the Second Great Awakening and the Social Gospel movement similar Both resulted in large increases in church membership Both were led by social conservatives Both were concerned with improving society Both occurred before the Civil War

How were the Second Great Awakening and the Social Gospel movement similar Both resulted in large increases in church membership Both were led by social conservatives Both were concerned with improving society Both occurred before the Civil War

53 Which statement best describe the reason the First Amendment was added to the Constitution To protect citizens from government interference in religion To allow citizens to establish a government sponsored church To ensure that a church would not overthrow the government To require people to worship in a religion of their choice

Which statement best describe the reason the First Amendment was added to the Constitution To protect citizens from government interference in religion To allow citizens to establish a government sponsored church To ensure that a church would not overthrow the government To require people to worship in a religion of their choice

1.2 Which two groups debated the ratification of the new Constitution? (1) loyalists and revolutionaries (2) Federalists and Anti-federalists (3) Democratic Party and Whig Party (4) executive branch and judicial branch

1.2 Which two groups debated the ratification of the new Constitution? (1) loyalists and revolutionaries (2) Federalists and Anti-federalists (3) Democratic Party and Whig Party (4) executive branch and judicial branch

1.2 8 Which individual’s action was directly protected by the first amendment? (1) Alexander Graham Bell’s invention of the telephone in 1876 (2) Theodore Roosevelt’s command of the Rough Riders in 1898 (3) President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s election to a third term in 1940 (4) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s leading a march on Washington, D.C., in 1963

1.2 8 Which individual’s action was directly protected by the first amendment? (1) Alexander Graham Bell’s invention of the telephone in 1876 (2) Theodore Roosevelt’s command of the Rough Riders in 1898 (3) President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s election to a third term in 1940 (4) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s leading a march on Washington, D.C., in 1963

1.2 4 “. . . Every thing that is right or reasonable pleads for separation. The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries, ’TIS TIME TO PART. . . .” — Thomas Paine, Common Sense In this quotation, Thomas Paine is trying to convince the colonists to (1) accept the Proclamation of 1763 (2) break a treaty with Spain (3) declare their independence from England (4) dissolve their alliance with France

1.2 4 “. . . Every thing that is right or reasonable pleads for separation. The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries, ’TIS TIME TO PART. . . .” — Thomas Paine, Common Sense In this quotation, Thomas Paine is trying to convince the colonists to (1) accept the Proclamation of 1763 (2) break a treaty with Spain (3) declare their independence from England (4) dissolve their alliance with France

1.2 6 The Great Compromise reached at the Constitutional Convention resulted in the (1) formation of the Supreme Court (2) creation of a bicameral legislature (3) development of a two-party system (4) ban on the importation of enslaved Africans

1.2 6 The Great Compromise reached at the Constitutional Convention resulted in the (1) formation of the Supreme Court (2) creation of a bicameral legislature (3) development of a two-party system (4) ban on the importation of enslaved Africans

1.2 3 The main purpose for writing the Declaration of Independence was to (1) declare war on Great Britain (2) force France to support the Revolutionary War (3) convince Great Britain to abolish slavery (4) state the colonists’ reasons for separating from Great Britain

1.2 3 The main purpose for writing the Declaration of Independence was to (1) declare war on Great Britain (2) force France to support the Revolutionary War (3) convince Great Britain to abolish slavery (4) state the colonists’ reasons for separating from Great Britain

1.2 8 Federalism is best defined as a principle of government that (1) divides power between the central government and state governments (2) includes a system of checks and balances (3) allows the states to nullify national laws (4) places the most power in the hands of the legislative branch

1.2 8 Federalism is best defined as a principle of government that (1) divides power between the central government and state governments (2) includes a system of checks and balances (3) allows the states to nullify national laws (4) places the most power in the hands of the legislative branch

1.2 4 At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which problem was solved by the Great Compromise? (1) developing the method of electing a president (2) designating control of interstate commerce (3) outlining the structure of the federal court system (4) establishing the formula for representation in Congress

1.2 4 At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which problem was solved by the Great Compromise? (1) developing the method of electing a president (2) designating control of interstate commerce (3) outlining the structure of the federal court system (4) establishing the formula for representation in Congress

1.3 12 Under Chief Justice John Marshall, the Supreme Court strengthened its authority by (1) applying judicial review to state and national laws (2) changing the operation of the electoral college (3) increasing the number of Justices on the Court (4) expanding the freedoms included in the first amendment  

1.3 12 Under Chief Justice John Marshall, the Supreme Court strengthened its authority by (1) applying judicial review to state and national laws (2) changing the operation of the electoral college (3) increasing the number of Justices on the Court (4) expanding the freedoms included in the first amendment  

1.3 9 What was one outcome of the Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803)? (1) State governments could now determine the constitutionality of federal laws. (2) The principle of judicial review was established. (3) Congress expanded its delegated powers. (4) A method to approve treaties was developed.  

1.3 9 What was one outcome of the Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803)? (1) State governments could now determine the constitutionality of federal laws. (2) The principle of judicial review was established. (3) Congress expanded its delegated powers. (4) A method to approve treaties was developed.  

1.4 15 Before the former Confederate states could be readmitted to the Union, the congressional plan for Reconstruction required them to (1) ratify the 14th amendment (2) imprison all former Confederate soldiers (3) provide 40 acres of land to all freedmen (4) help rebuild Northern industries

1.4 15 Before the former Confederate states could be readmitted to the Union, the congressional plan for Reconstruction required them to (1) ratify the 14th amendment (2) imprison all former Confederate soldiers (3) provide 40 acres of land to all freedmen (4) help rebuild Northern industries

2.1 21 Muckrakers Ida Tarbell and Upton Sinclair influenced the federal government to (1) grant citizenship to people who had entered the country illegally (2) pass legislation to correct harmful business practices (3) force individual states to regulate monopolies (4) end racial discrimination in the workplace

2.1 21 Muckrakers Ida Tarbell and Upton Sinclair influenced the federal government to (1) grant citizenship to people who had entered the country illegally (2) pass legislation to correct harmful business practices (3) force individual states to regulate monopolies (4) end racial discrimination in the workplace

2.2 19 The principal reason Congress raised tariff rates in the late 1800s and early 1900s was to (1) increase personal income taxes (2) lower prices for American consumers (3) guarantee high wages to American workers (4) protect United States businesses from foreign competition

2.2 19 The principal reason Congress raised tariff rates in the late 1800s and early 1900s was to (1) increase personal income taxes (2) lower prices for American consumers (3) guarantee high wages to American workers (4) protect United States businesses from foreign competition

2.2 19 During the late 1800s, major improvements to a nationwide system of trade were made with the (1) construction of a network of canals (2) use of steamboats on rivers (3) completion of transcontinental railroads (4) construction of toll roads

2.2 19 During the late 1800s, major improvements to a nationwide system of trade were made with the (1) construction of a network of canals (2) use of steamboats on rivers (3) completion of transcontinental railroads (4) construction of toll roads

2.2 19 The closing of the frontier and the growth of industry in the late 1800s are two factors often associated with the (1) reduction of exports to Asian nations (2) restoration of a plantation economy in the South (3) formation of alliances with other nations (4) rise of United States imperialism

2.2 19 The closing of the frontier and the growth of industry in the late 1800s are two factors often associated with the (1) reduction of exports to Asian nations (2) restoration of a plantation economy in the South (3) formation of alliances with other nations (4) rise of United States imperialism

2.5 18 In passing the Sherman Antitrust Act (1890), Congress intended to (1) prevent large corporations from eliminating their competition (2) distinguish good trusts from bad trusts (3) regulate rates charged by railroads (4) force large trusts to bargain with labor unions

2.5 18 In passing the Sherman Antitrust Act (1890), Congress intended to (1) prevent large corporations from eliminating their competition (2) distinguish good trusts from bad trusts (3) regulate rates charged by railroads (4) force large trusts to bargain with labor unions

2.5 17 In the late 19th century, critics of big business claimed that monopolies most harmed the economy by (1) limiting competition (2) decreasing the urban growth rate (3) preventing technological innovation (4) failing to keep pace with European industries

2.5 17 In the late 19th century, critics of big business claimed that monopolies most harmed the economy by (1) limiting competition (2) decreasing the urban growth rate (3) preventing technological innovation (4) failing to keep pace with European industries

2.6 19 A high protective tariff passed by Congress is intended to affect the United States economy by (1) promoting free trade (2) limiting industrial jobs (3) encouraging American manufacturing (4) expanding global interdependence

2.6 19 A high protective tariff passed by Congress is intended to affect the United States economy by (1) promoting free trade (2) limiting industrial jobs (3) encouraging American manufacturing (4) expanding global interdependence

2.7 18 In the late 19th century, the ideas of Social Darwinism were used primarily to (1) encourage the passage of compulsory education laws (2) explain the differences in income between the rich and the poor (3) urge Congress to end immigration (4) support the growth of new political parties

2.7 18 In the late 19th century, the ideas of Social Darwinism were used primarily to (1) encourage the passage of compulsory education laws (2) explain the differences in income between the rich and the poor (3) urge Congress to end immigration (4) support the growth of new political parties

2.9 22 A major purpose of the Progressive movement (1900–1917) was to (1) stimulate the economy (2) support government control of factory production (3) encourage immigration from southern and eastern Europe (4) correct the economic and social abuses of industrial society

2.9 22 A major purpose of the Progressive movement (1900–1917) was to (1) stimulate the economy (2) support government control of factory production (3) encourage immigration from southern and eastern Europe (4) correct the economic and social abuses of industrial society

2.8 16 During the late 1800s, many United States farmers believed their economic problems would be solved if the federal government would (1) raise interest rates (2) outlaw strikes by labor unions (3) put more money into circulation (4) regulate the amount of grain that was produced

2.8 16 During the late 1800s, many United States farmers believed their economic problems would be solved if the federal government would (1) raise interest rates (2) outlaw strikes by labor unions (3) put more money into circulation (4) regulate the amount of grain that was produced

23 Today, the Federal Reserve System attempts to stabilize the economy of the United States by (1) requiring federal budgets be prepared and presented to Congress (2) levying and collecting income taxes (3) regulating interest rates and the money supply (4) backing all currency with silver and gold

23 Today, the Federal Reserve System attempts to stabilize the economy of the United States by (1) requiring federal budgets be prepared and presented to Congress (2) levying and collecting income taxes (3) regulating interest rates and the money supply (4) backing all currency with silver and gold

2.7 17 Society advances when its fittest members are allowed to assert themselves with the least hindrance. The idea expressed in this statement is most consistent with the (1) principles of Social Darwinism (2) concept of assimilation (3) goals of the Progressive movement (4) melting pot theory of American culture 18 During the late 1800s, many North American  

2.7 17 Society advances when its fittest members are allowed to assert themselves with the least hindrance. The idea expressed in this statement is most consistent with the (1) principles of Social Darwinism (2) concept of assimilation (3) goals of the Progressive movement (4) melting pot theory of American culture 18 During the late 1800s, many North American  

2.9 20 Which government action is most closely associated with the efforts of muckrakers? (1) ratification of the woman’s suffrage amendment (2) approval of the graduated income tax (3) creation of the National Forest Service (4) passage of the Meat Inspection Act

2.9 20 Which government action is most closely associated with the efforts of muckrakers? (1) ratification of the woman’s suffrage amendment (2) approval of the graduated income tax (3) creation of the National Forest Service (4) passage of the Meat Inspection Act

2.9 21 In the early 1900s, Progressive Era reformers sought to increase citizen participation in government by supporting the (1) expansion of the spoils system (2) direct election of senators (3) creation of the electoral college (4) formation of the Federal Reserve system

2.9 21 In the early 1900s, Progressive Era reformers sought to increase citizen participation in government by supporting the (1) expansion of the spoils system (2) direct election of senators (3) creation of the electoral college (4) formation of the Federal Reserve system

2.9 22 The Progressive movement supported the idea that the federal government should (1) regulate big business (2) reduce immigration (3) build an overseas empire (4) reduce the number of farms

2.9 22 The Progressive movement supported the idea that the federal government should (1) regulate big business (2) reduce immigration (3) build an overseas empire (4) reduce the number of farms

3.3 16 During the 1850s, Irish immigrants were often discriminated against because they (1) refused to participate in local politics (2) displaced slave labor in the South (3) arrived in the United States with great wealth (4) practiced the Roman Catholic religion

3.3 16 During the 1850s, Irish immigrants were often discriminated against because they (1) refused to participate in local politics (2) displaced slave labor in the South (3) arrived in the United States with great wealth (4) practiced the Roman Catholic religion