Unit 3A: Test Answers

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Read the quotation.“Words . . . may become subject to prohibition when of such a nature and used in such circumstances as to create a clear and present danger.”—Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Schenck v. United States, March 1919According to this ruling,

A
people had the right to say whatever they wished.
B
people were not allowed to discuss frightening or controversial topics.
C
the right to free speech had limits that could be enforced by the government.
D
the right to free speech was overturned.
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Which statement best describes a feasible question?

A
A feasible question is connected to a particular goal.
B
A feasible question relates to the topic at hand.
C
A feasible question is interesting, unusual, or unique.
D
A feasible question can be studied and investigated.
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How did countries throughout the world view the United States after the Spanish-American War?

A
as a power only in the Americas
B
as a trading nation with little military strength
C
as a weak nation that needed to strengthen its navy
D
as a major power with worldwide military strength
4

What was one reason for anti-immigrant sentiment in the early 1900s?

A
tolerance for other cultures
B
a decline in patriotism
C
competition for jobs
D
an increase in war protests
5

Why did rebels in the Philippines fight against the United States after Spain lost the Spanish-American War?

A
The rebels were fighting for their independence because the United States did not give it to them.
B
The rebels wanted to become allies with China rather than with the United States.
C
The rebels hoped to take over the large plantations owned by US companies.
D
The rebels were upset because the United States would not allow them to practice their native religions.
6

Why did supporters of manifest destiny argue that US expansionism was not imperialism?

A
The United States already had interests in its expansion areas.
B
The United States had no plans to overthrow existing governments.
C
The United States believed expansion would benefit other countries, not exploit them.
D
The United States deserved more territory as a democratic, Christian nation.
7

The main reason the US Senate rejected the Treaty of Versailles was because

A
isolationists felt the US should not have gotten into the war.
B
Republicans had gained power in the Senate.
C
Democrats had gained power in the Senate.
D
European nations wanted to punish Germany.
8

Many African Americans during World War I

A
could not find work at all.
B
could not move to find work.
C
found work in rural areas.
D
found work in northern cities.
9

Which of the following best states how the Open Door policy affected China and other countries doing business there?

A
The Open Door policy stimulated trade and maintained the influence of foreign powers in China.
B
The Open Door policy equally benefited China, the United States, and other foreign powers.
C
The Open Door policy increased tax collections in China because of additional trading revenues.
D
The Open Door policy benefited the United States because China was grateful for US intervention.
11

How did Alexander Palmer justify the Palmer Raids of 1919 and 1920?

A
Palmer supported taking radical action against conservatives.
B
Palmer claimed to be the leader of the Communist Party.
C
Palmer claimed that the Espionage and Sedition Acts were unconstitutional.
D
Palmer warned of an imminent communist takeover.
12

In what main way did steam-powered warships and merchant ships affect empire building in the 1800s?

A
The ships gave imperialist nations more naval power.
B
The ships gave imperialist nations greater military power.
C
The ships required far-flung bases for refueling and resupply.
D
The ships required industrial know-how to design and build.
13

At the end of the 1800s, why was the United States unable to expand trade with China?

A
Japan controlled most of China.
B
Japan and other imperialist nations controlled China.
C
Japan blocked US ships from reaching Pacific ports.
D
Japan and anti-imperialists in the US government blocked trade with China.
14

President Wilson based the idea for the League of Nations on his strong belief in

A
promoting economic growth and development.
B
protecting the rights of all nations.
C
facilitating free-trade agreements.
D
encouraging nations to use war to solve disputes.
15

During World War I, the government raised money for the war effort by

A
selling liberty bonds.
B
cutting expenses.
C
using surplus funds.
D
overseeing banks.

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