FIRST NINE WEEKS UNITED STATES HISTORY

1. FIRST NINE WEEKS UNITED STATES HISTORY SATP 2 PRACTICE QUESTIONS

2. How did President Roosevelt’s response to the scandal influence national policy? • The government became involved in protecting individuals from big business. • The government became involved in providing basic needs for individuals. • The government began providing agricultural subsidies. • The government began protecting natural resources. • 1B DOK 2 Proficient

3. How did President Roosevelt’s response to the scandal influence national policy? • The government became involved in protecting individuals from big business. • The government became involved in providing basic needs for individuals. • The government began providing agricultural subsidies. • The government began protecting natural resources. • 1B DOK 2 Proficient

4. During the Industrial Revolution, how did the economic hardships of immigrants influence social reform? • Businesses sponsored child-care programs. • Political machines demanded improved working conditions. • Settlement houses were established to provide services to the poor. • Federal offices distributed relief payments to unemployed workers. • 2A DOK 1 BASIC

5. ] [Chart data—TXT] • How has the change shown in the chart above affected American society? • Economic equality for women has been • secured. • Gender equality in promotions has been achieved. • Employment opportunities have become more available for women. • Government regulations have become less effective against discrimination. • 2A DOK 2 Proficient

6. ] [Chart data—TXT] • How has the change shown in the chart above affected American society? • Economic equality for women has been • secured. • Gender equality in promotions has been achieved. • Employment opportunities have become more available for women. • Government regulations have become less effective against discrimination. • 2A DOK 2 Proficient

7. During the Industrial Revolution, how did the economic hardships of immigrants influence social reform? • Businesses sponsored child-care programs. • Political machines demanded improved working conditions. • Settlement houses were established to provide services to the poor. • Federal offices distributed relief payments to unemployed workers. • 2A DOK 1 BASIC

8. Which impact did new waves of immigration have in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries? • The abundance of cheap labor kept factory • operating costs low. • The abundance of skilled workers kept union strike activity low. • The arrival of new immigration led to the enactment of child labor laws. • The arrival of new immigrants led to the improvement in factory working conditions. • 2A DOK 2 Proficient

9. Which impact did new waves of immigration have in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries? • The abundance of cheap labor kept factory • operating costs low. • The abundance of skilled workers kept union strike activity low. • The arrival of new immigration led to the enactment of child labor laws. • The arrival of new immigrants led to the improvement in factory working conditions. • 2A DOK 2 Proficient

10. The list below identifies several issues associated with the Civil Rights Movement. POLL TAXES LITERACY TEST PLESSY V FERRGUSON • WHY WERE THESE ISSUES IMPORTANT MOTIVATIONS FOR CIVIL RIGHTS REFORMERS? • They were evidence that individual rights were • not upheld. • They furthered the demanded for new constitutional amendments. • They were evidence that states’ rights were not respected. • They furthered the interest in financial reparations. • 4A DOK 3 Proficient

11. The list below identifies several issues associated with the Civil Rights Movement. POLL TAXES LITERACY TEST PLESSY V FERRGUSON • WHY WERE THESE ISSUES IMPORTANT MOTIVATIONS FOR CIVIL RIGHTS REFORMERS? • They were evidence that individual rights were • not upheld. • They furthered the demanded for new constitutional amendments. • They were evidence that states’ rights were not respected. • They furthered the interest in financial reparations. • 4A DOK 3 Proficient

12. The diagram describes how some industrial developments in the United States. STANDARDIZATION OF PARTS MASS PRODUCTION OF AFFORDABLE CARS MOVING ASSEMBLY LINE • How did these developments alter the physical landscape of the United States? • Trolleys were refurbished to transport the vast urban population. • Apartment complexes were built to house factory workers. • Automobile factories were relocated to isolated rural areas. • Roads were built to accommodate traffic congestion. • 5A DOK 2 BASIC

13. The 1881 cartoons shows one artist’s perspective on the relationship between industry and the government.

14. How does the artist believe industry has affected politics in the United States? • By expanding the power of political machines. • By forcing politicians to seek campaign contributions. • By jeopardizing the legitimacy of the Executive Branch. • By threatening the independence of the Legislative Branch. • 5A DOK 3 Proficient

15. The 1881 cartoons shows one artist’s perspective on the relationship between industry and the government.

16. How does the artist believe industry has affected politics in the United States? • By expanding the power of political machines. • By forcing politicians to seek campaign contributions. • By jeopardizing the legitimacy of the Executive Branch. • By threatening the independence of the Legislative Branch. • 5A DOK 3 Proficient

17. The diagram describes how some industrial developments in the United States. STANDARDIZATION OF PARTS MASS PRODUCTION OF AFFORDABLE CARS MOVING ASSEMBLY LINE • How did these developments alter the physical landscape of the United States? • Trolleys were refurbished to transport the vast urban population. • Apartment complexes were built to house factory workers. • Automobile factories were relocated to isolated rural areas. • Roads were built to accommodate traffic congestion. • 5A DOK 2 BASIC

18. Which characteristics of the Industrial Revolution contributed to the rise of labor unions? • The competition created by immigrant • workers. • The working conditions found in many factories. • The results of mass production on agricultural prices. • The influence of political machines on company towns. • 5B DOK 2 Basic

19. Which characteristics of the Industrial Revolution contributed to the rise of labor unions? • The competition created by immigrant • workers. • The working conditions found in many factories. • The results of mass production on agricultural prices. • The influence of political machines on company towns. • 5B DOK 2 Basic

20. The Knights of Labor was an early labor union established during the 19th century. The Knights wanted to have one union with both skilled and unskilled workers. This goal meant including Africa Americans, women and selected immigrants. • Based on the above paragraph, which factor limited the effectiveness of the Knights of Labor? • Favoring the view of management against strikers. • Demanding the reform of unpopular child labor policies. • A majority of members working to pass anti-immigration laws. • A diverse membership preventing the adoption of common demands. • 5B DOK 3 Proficient

21. The Knights of Labor was an early labor union established during the 19th century. The Knights wanted to have one union with both skilled and unskilled workers. This goal meant including Africa Americans, women and selected immigrants. • Based on the above paragraph, which factor limited the effectiveness of the Knights of Labor? • Favoring the view of management against strikers. • Demanding the reform of unpopular child labor policies. • A majority of members working to pass anti-immigration laws. • A diverse membership preventing the adoption of common demands. • 5B DOK 3 Proficient

22. This excerpt is from legislation passed by Congress in 1890. Every person who shall monopolize, or attempt to monopolize, or combine or conspire with any other person or persons, to monopolize any part of the trade or commerce among the several States, or with foreign nations, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. • What is the significance of this historical legislation? • It represents the first attempt by Congress to regulate trade • between two or more states. • It was the first law that attempted to prohibit one company from controlling an entire industry. • It represents the first attempt by Congress to criminalize corruption among corporate officials. • It was the first law that attempted to regulate trade between domestic companies and foreign nations. • 6A DOK 2 Proficient

23. This excerpt is from legislation passed by Congress in 1890. Every person who shall monopolize, or attempt to monopolize, or combine or conspire with any other person or persons, to monopolize any part of the trade or commerce among the several States, or with foreign nations, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. • What is the significance of this historical legislation? • It represents the first attempt by Congress to regulate trade • between two or more states. • It was the first law that attempted to prohibit one company from controlling an entire industry. • It represents the first attempt by Congress to criminalize corruption among corporate officials. • It was the first law that attempted to regulate trade between domestic companies and foreign nations. • 6A DOK 2 Proficient

24. In the early 1900’s, what argument did corporations use in response to federal regulation of monopolistic practices? • Corporations will increase overseas investments. • Government restrictions wil depress stock prices. • Federal law is the least effective way to control markets. • Big businesses are more efficient than smaller businesses. • 6A DOK 2 Proficient

25. In the early 1900’s, what argument did corporations use in response to federal regulation of monopolistic practices? • Corporations will increase overseas investments. • Government restrictions wil depress stock prices. • Federal law is the least effective way to control markets. • Big businesses are more efficient than smaller businesses. • 6A DOK 2 Proficient

26. BASED ON Populist arguments, how would the economy in the late 1800’s have been affected by the adoption of a gold and silver standard? • Labor costs would be decreased. • Interest rates would be decreased. • Product prices would have increased. • Consumer demand would have increased. • 6B DOK 2 Proficient

27. BASED ON Populist arguments, how would the economy in the late 1800’s have been affected by the adoption of a gold and silver standard? • Labor costs would be decreased. • Interest rates would be decreased. • Product prices would have increased. • Consumer demand would have increased. • 6B DOK 2 Proficient