US History Cumulative Exam Questions
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The Tuskegee Airmen were unique because
they were an African American flying unit during WWII.
they fought against the Nazis in Germany.
they were the first integrated unit in the army.
they were young naval pilots and officers. ✔✔they were an African American flying unit during
WWII.
What was the main reason that the Anti-Imperialist League opposed the war between US troops
and Philippine rebels?
The league felt the US did not need the Philippines.
The league said the war was costing the US too much money.
The league believed the war was immoral and undemocratic.
The league argued the US focus should be on economic expansion. ✔✔The league believed the
war was immoral and undemocratic.
,What happened when the stock market crashed in October 1929?
Most banks panicked and bought more stocks.
Most investors panicked and sold all their stocks.
Most investors calmly put their money into banks.
Most banks calmly invested to help the stock market. ✔✔Most investors panicked and sold all
their stocks.
Which of the following best describes a major effect of Upton Sinclair's book The Jungle?
It created a controversy that led the Supreme Court to break up a monopoly.
It created a controversy that influenced President Roosevelt to take action.
It exposed the scandal of railroad business practices.
It prompted government reform on a state and city level. ✔✔It created a controversy that
influenced President Roosevelt to take action.
In the case of Schenck v. United States the Supreme Court ruled that
the Espionage Act was unconstitutional.
, Charles Schenck had been falsely accused.
speech aimed to potentially create danger could be banned.
the First Amendment had no limits. ✔✔the First Amendment had no limits.
Why was the USS Maine sent to Cuba in 1898?
It was intended to provide military support for Cuban rebels.
It was sent to bring diplomats to Cuba to end the Cuban Revolution.
It was intended to protect American citizens who were in danger in the Cuban Revolution.
It was bringing medical supplies and food to both Cuban and Spanish troops. ✔✔It was intended
to protect American citizens who were in danger in the Cuban Revolution.
In the 1800s, an important push factor for "new" immigrants was
low unemployment rates.
low poverty rates.
high unemployment rates.
high wage rates. ✔✔high unemployment rates.
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The Tuskegee Airmen were unique because
they were an African American flying unit during WWII.
they fought against the Nazis in Germany.
they were the first integrated unit in the army.
they were young naval pilots and officers. ✔✔they were an African American flying unit during
WWII.
What was the main reason that the Anti-Imperialist League opposed the war between US troops
and Philippine rebels?
The league felt the US did not need the Philippines.
The league said the war was costing the US too much money.
The league believed the war was immoral and undemocratic.
The league argued the US focus should be on economic expansion. ✔✔The league believed the
war was immoral and undemocratic.
,What happened when the stock market crashed in October 1929?
Most banks panicked and bought more stocks.
Most investors panicked and sold all their stocks.
Most investors calmly put their money into banks.
Most banks calmly invested to help the stock market. ✔✔Most investors panicked and sold all
their stocks.
Which of the following best describes a major effect of Upton Sinclair's book The Jungle?
It created a controversy that led the Supreme Court to break up a monopoly.
It created a controversy that influenced President Roosevelt to take action.
It exposed the scandal of railroad business practices.
It prompted government reform on a state and city level. ✔✔It created a controversy that
influenced President Roosevelt to take action.
In the case of Schenck v. United States the Supreme Court ruled that
the Espionage Act was unconstitutional.
, Charles Schenck had been falsely accused.
speech aimed to potentially create danger could be banned.
the First Amendment had no limits. ✔✔the First Amendment had no limits.
Why was the USS Maine sent to Cuba in 1898?
It was intended to provide military support for Cuban rebels.
It was sent to bring diplomats to Cuba to end the Cuban Revolution.
It was intended to protect American citizens who were in danger in the Cuban Revolution.
It was bringing medical supplies and food to both Cuban and Spanish troops. ✔✔It was intended
to protect American citizens who were in danger in the Cuban Revolution.
In the 1800s, an important push factor for "new" immigrants was
low unemployment rates.
low poverty rates.
high unemployment rates.
high wage rates. ✔✔high unemployment rates.
