Transcript FIRST NINE WEEKS UNITED STATES HISTORY

SATP 2 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
How did President Roosevelt’s response to the scandal influence
national policy?
A. The government became involved in protecting individuals from
big business.
B. The government became involved in providing basic needs for
individuals.
C. The government began providing agricultural subsidies.
D. The government began protecting natural resources.
1B
DOK 2
Proficient
How did President Roosevelt’s response to the scandal influence
national policy?
A. The government became involved in protecting individuals from
big business.
B. The government became involved in providing basic needs for
individuals.
C. The government began providing agricultural subsidies.
D. The government began protecting natural resources.
1B
DOK 2
Proficient
During the Industrial Revolution, how did the
economic hardships of immigrants influence
social reform?
A. Businesses sponsored child-care programs.
B. Political machines demanded improved
working conditions.
C. Settlement houses were established to
provide services to the poor.
D. Federal offices distributed relief payments to
unemployed workers.
2A
DOK 1
BASIC
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[Chart data—TXT]
How has the change shown in the chart above
affected American society?
A. Economic equality for women has been
secured.
B. Gender equality in promotions has been achieved.
C. Employment opportunities have become more
available for women.
D. Government regulations have become less
effective against discrimination.
2A
DOK 2
Proficient
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[Chart data—TXT]
How has the change shown in the chart above
affected American society?
A. Economic equality for women has been
secured.
B. Gender equality in promotions has been achieved.
C. Employment opportunities have become more
available for women.
D. Government regulations have become less
effective against discrimination.
2A
DOK 2
Proficient
During the Industrial Revolution, how did the
economic hardships of immigrants influence
social reform?
A. Businesses sponsored child-care programs.
B. Political machines demanded improved
working conditions.
C. Settlement houses were established to
provide services to the poor.
D. Federal offices distributed relief payments to
unemployed workers.
2A
DOK 1
BASIC
Which impact did new waves of immigration
have in the United States during the late 19th
and early 20th centuries?
A. The abundance of cheap labor kept factory
operating costs low.
B. The abundance of skilled workers kept union
strike activity low.
C. The arrival of new immigration led to the
enactment of child labor laws.
D. The arrival of new immigrants led to the
improvement in factory working conditions.
2A
DOK 2
Proficient
Which impact did new waves of immigration
have in the United States during the late 19th
and early 20th centuries?
A. The abundance of cheap labor kept factory
operating costs low.
B. The abundance of skilled workers kept union
strike activity low.
C. The arrival of new immigration led to the
enactment of child labor laws.
D. The arrival of new immigrants led to the
improvement in factory working conditions.
2A
DOK 2
Proficient
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?
A. They were evidence that individual rights were
not upheld.
B. They furthered the demanded for new constitutional
amendments.
C. They were evidence that states’ rights were not
respected.
D. They furthered the interest in financial reparations.
4A
DOK 3 Proficient
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?
A. They were evidence that individual rights were
not upheld.
B. They furthered the demanded for new constitutional
amendments.
C. They were evidence that states’ rights were not
respected.
D. They furthered the interest in financial reparations.
4A
DOK 3 Proficient
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?
A. Trolleys were refurbished to transport the vast urban population.
B. Apartment complexes were built to house factory workers.
C. Automobile factories were relocated to isolated rural areas.
D. Roads were built to accommodate traffic congestion.
5A
DOK 2
BASIC
The 1881 cartoons shows one artist’s perspective on the
relationship between industry and the government.
How does the artist believe industry has affected
politics in the United States?
A. By expanding the power of political machines.
B. By forcing politicians to seek campaign
contributions.
C. By jeopardizing the legitimacy of the Executive
Branch.
D. By threatening the independence of the
Legislative Branch.
5A
DOK 3
Proficient
The 1881 cartoons shows one artist’s perspective on the
relationship between industry and the government.
How does the artist believe industry has affected
politics in the United States?
A. By expanding the power of political machines.
B. By forcing politicians to seek campaign
contributions.
C. By jeopardizing the legitimacy of the Executive
Branch.
D. By threatening the independence of the
Legislative Branch.
5A
DOK 3
Proficient
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?
A. Trolleys were refurbished to transport the vast urban population.
B. Apartment complexes were built to house factory workers.
C. Automobile factories were relocated to isolated rural areas.
D. Roads were built to accommodate traffic congestion.
5A
DOK 2
BASIC
Which characteristics of the Industrial Revolution
contributed to the rise of labor unions?
A. The competition created by immigrant
workers.
B. The working conditions found in many
factories.
C. The results of mass production on agricultural
prices.
D. The influence of political machines on
company towns.
5B
DOK 2
Basic
Which characteristics of the Industrial Revolution
contributed to the rise of labor unions?
A. The competition created by immigrant
workers.
B. The working conditions found in many
factories.
C. The results of mass production on agricultural
prices.
D. The influence of political machines on
company towns.
5B
DOK 2
Basic
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?
A.
B.
C.
D.
5B
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.
DOK 3
Proficient
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?
A.
B.
C.
D.
5B
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.
DOK 3
Proficient
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?
A. It represents the first attempt by Congress to regulate trade
between two or more states.
B. It was the first law that attempted to prohibit one company
from controlling an entire industry.
C. It represents the first attempt by Congress to criminalize
corruption among corporate officials.
D. It was the first law that attempted to regulate trade between
domestic companies and foreign nations.
6A
DOK 2
Proficient
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?
A. It represents the first attempt by Congress to regulate trade
between two or more states.
B. It was the first law that attempted to prohibit one company
from controlling an entire industry.
C. It represents the first attempt by Congress to criminalize
corruption among corporate officials.
D. It was the first law that attempted to regulate trade between
domestic companies and foreign nations.
6A
DOK 2
Proficient
In the early 1900’s, what argument did
corporations use in response to federal
regulation of monopolistic practices?
A.Corporations will increase overseas
investments.
B.Government restrictions wil depress stock
prices.
C.Federal law is the least effective way to
control markets.
D.Big businesses are more efficient than
smaller businesses.
6A
DOK 2
Proficient
In the early 1900’s, what argument did
corporations use in response to federal
regulation of monopolistic practices?
A.Corporations will increase overseas
investments.
B.Government restrictions wil depress stock
prices.
C.Federal law is the least effective way to
control markets.
D.Big businesses are more efficient than
smaller businesses.
6A
DOK 2
Proficient
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?
A.Labor costs would be decreased.
B.Interest rates would be decreased.
C.Product prices would have increased.
D.Consumer demand would have
increased.
6B
DOK 2
Proficient
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?
A.Labor costs would be decreased.
B.Interest rates would be decreased.
C.Product prices would have increased.
D.Consumer demand would have
increased.
6B
DOK 2
Proficient