Cumulative American History Exam Graded A+
A direct result of the Newlands Reclamation Act was the
building and managing of irrigation systems.
supporting of irrigation systems, with fees.
sale of public land to pay for irrigation systems.
creation of suitable areas for farming or ranching. - ANSWER-creation of suitable areas
for farming or ranching.
A disadvantage of adding a salad bar to a school lunch menu would be
longer lines for food.
a shorter lunch time.
higher costs for students.
lower food quality. - ANSWER-higher costs for students.
A potential benefit for a government leader using a cost-benefit analysis is
a higher chance of reelection.
a lower chance of disagreement.
lower financial costs.
higher financial benefits. - ANSWER-a higher chance of reelection
An effect of third-party candidates, such as Theodore Roosevelt, on presidential
elections is
they usually win the popular vote
they often help Republicans.
they often help Democrats.
they change outcomes of elections. - ANSWER-they change outcomes of elections.
As European nations became involved in World War I in 1914, the United States was
enjoying a strong economy and reaching out to countries in Asia.
changing its economic system and adding colonies in Africa.
recovering from economic problems and building ties with Latin America.
concentrating on farming in the US and increasing trade with India. - ANSWER-
recovering from economic problems and building ties with Latin America.
As part of considering options, a student using the problem-solving process should
understand a problem and brainstorm solutions.
examine information and weigh disadvantages.
examine information and ask questions.
, understand a problem and identify the cause. - ANSWER-examine information and ask
questions.
Booker T. Washington believed that the best strategy to end racial segregation was for
African Americans to
demand that it be made illegal immediately.
adapt to it as they worked to gain equality.
demand that it be gradually made illegal.
ignore it whenever it was encountered. - ANSWER-adapt to it as they worked to gain
equality
Companies attempted to intimidate union organizers by
.blacklisting them
suing them.
boycotting them.
imprisoning them. - ANSWER-blacklisting them
Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal reforms sparked an ongoing national debate on
the proper role of government.
the legitimacy of Roosevelt's election.
the necessity of private business.
the need to end the Great Depression. - ANSWER-the proper role of government.
How did the growth of the railroads affect supply and demand for natural resources in
the United States?
increased the supply
decreased the demand
increased the demand
had no effect on the supply and demand - ANSWER-increased the demand
How did US labor unions treat Chinese immigrants in the 1800s?
Labor unions discriminated against Chinese immigrants and did not allow them to join.
Labor unions helped Chinese immigrants find jobs in factories and mills.
Labor unions asked employers to pay Chinese immigrants lesser wages than union
members.
Labor unions helped Chinese immigrants form their own unions. - ANSWER-Labor
unions asked employers to pay Chinese immigrants lesser wages than union members.
In support of the Thirteenth Amendment, President Lincoln argued that
slavery did not impact the Civil War.
A direct result of the Newlands Reclamation Act was the
building and managing of irrigation systems.
supporting of irrigation systems, with fees.
sale of public land to pay for irrigation systems.
creation of suitable areas for farming or ranching. - ANSWER-creation of suitable areas
for farming or ranching.
A disadvantage of adding a salad bar to a school lunch menu would be
longer lines for food.
a shorter lunch time.
higher costs for students.
lower food quality. - ANSWER-higher costs for students.
A potential benefit for a government leader using a cost-benefit analysis is
a higher chance of reelection.
a lower chance of disagreement.
lower financial costs.
higher financial benefits. - ANSWER-a higher chance of reelection
An effect of third-party candidates, such as Theodore Roosevelt, on presidential
elections is
they usually win the popular vote
they often help Republicans.
they often help Democrats.
they change outcomes of elections. - ANSWER-they change outcomes of elections.
As European nations became involved in World War I in 1914, the United States was
enjoying a strong economy and reaching out to countries in Asia.
changing its economic system and adding colonies in Africa.
recovering from economic problems and building ties with Latin America.
concentrating on farming in the US and increasing trade with India. - ANSWER-
recovering from economic problems and building ties with Latin America.
As part of considering options, a student using the problem-solving process should
understand a problem and brainstorm solutions.
examine information and weigh disadvantages.
examine information and ask questions.
, understand a problem and identify the cause. - ANSWER-examine information and ask
questions.
Booker T. Washington believed that the best strategy to end racial segregation was for
African Americans to
demand that it be made illegal immediately.
adapt to it as they worked to gain equality.
demand that it be gradually made illegal.
ignore it whenever it was encountered. - ANSWER-adapt to it as they worked to gain
equality
Companies attempted to intimidate union organizers by
.blacklisting them
suing them.
boycotting them.
imprisoning them. - ANSWER-blacklisting them
Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal reforms sparked an ongoing national debate on
the proper role of government.
the legitimacy of Roosevelt's election.
the necessity of private business.
the need to end the Great Depression. - ANSWER-the proper role of government.
How did the growth of the railroads affect supply and demand for natural resources in
the United States?
increased the supply
decreased the demand
increased the demand
had no effect on the supply and demand - ANSWER-increased the demand
How did US labor unions treat Chinese immigrants in the 1800s?
Labor unions discriminated against Chinese immigrants and did not allow them to join.
Labor unions helped Chinese immigrants find jobs in factories and mills.
Labor unions asked employers to pay Chinese immigrants lesser wages than union
members.
Labor unions helped Chinese immigrants form their own unions. - ANSWER-Labor
unions asked employers to pay Chinese immigrants lesser wages than union members.
In support of the Thirteenth Amendment, President Lincoln argued that
slavery did not impact the Civil War.
