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How did the Spanish-American War affect US power in Asia?

A
The war with the Filipino rebels reduced US influence in Asia.
B
The war gave the US more military and economic power in Asia.
C
The war had little effect on US power in Asia.
D
The war created opposition to the US in many Asian countries.
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Which best classifies the works of African American writers during the Harlem Renaissance?

A
poetry and non-fiction works about segregation
B
non-fiction works about famous African Americans
C
fiction works and poetry about being African American
D
fiction and non-fiction works about World War I
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Why did the United States establish the Open Door policy?

A
to ensure that it could conduct trade with and exert influence in China
B
to encourage immigration from China and other Asian countries
C
to allow US missionaries to travel freely in other countries
D
to secure a lasting peace among the various imperial powers
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The main issue during the Scopes trial of 1925 was whether

A
teachers could teach about the Darwinian theory of evolution.
B
teachers could teach about monkeys and other primates.
C
private schools should take the place of public schools.
D
states had the right to pass laws about teaching.
5

Which describes an effect of Prohibition?

A
Americans stopped going to bars that served alcohol.
B
Americans started buying alcohol in Mexico and Canada.
C
Americans learned how to distill alcohol at home.
D
Americans stopped drinking large amounts of alcohol.
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What message did the Roosevelt Corollary send to the rest of the world?

A
The US had the most powerful navy in the world.
B
The US was in charge of the Western Hemisphere.
C
The US did not want to be involved in other countries’ affairs.
D
The US had the strongest economy in the world.
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Which statement characterizes Japan’s economy during the Meiji Restoration?

A
Japan’s economy limited trade with other nations because of isolationism.
B
Japan’s economy was based on agriculture and did not change much.
C
Japan’s economy expanded trade with Western nations and industrialized rapidly.
D
Japan’s economy suffered economic declines because industrialization was slow.
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What were the most important reasons why World War I began? Check all that apply.

A
Nationalist movements were on the rise.
B
Competition to colonize smaller countries rose.
C
Countries were engaging in militarism.
D
Countries were splitting into alliances.
E
Countries were developing poison gas.
F
Smaller countries rose up to fight imperialism.
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In the 1890s, how did yellow journalism influence the American opinion on the United States helping Cuba to fight against Spain?

A
Americans were afraid the United States could not win the war on its own.
B
Americans thought the Cuban revolutionaries wouldn’t allow the United States to trade in Cuba.
C
Americans feared Spain would become too powerful.
D
Americans became more supportive of intervention in Cuba.
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Why did late-1890s newspapers publish sensational stories about Cuba and the Spanish-American War?

A
Newspapers used the stories to sell more papers.
B
The stories were meant to attract more Spanish and Cuban readers in the United States.
C
The stories helped elected US officials learn about what was happening.
D
Newspapers wanted other countries to know that the United States was watching Cuba closely.
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A form of rebellion specifically for women during the Jazz Age was

A
cutting their hair.
B
sitting on top of flagpoles.
C
going to the movies.
D
voting for female candidates.
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Why did the entertainment industry grow significantly after World War I?

A
People wanted an escape in difficult economic times, and entertainment had previously been unavailable.
B
As a result of soldiers returning home, the audience for music and “talkies” increased.
C
Many popular entertainers had been war heroes, and people were willing to pay a lot of money to hear and see them.
D
New inventions and innovations improved access to various types of entertainment.
13

The Harlem Renaissance helped bridge cultural divides between which groups?

A
Northern and Southern African Americans
B
whites and African Americans
C
Europeans and Americans
D
whites and black Africans
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European countries created alliances prior to World War I to

A
protect one another from attack.
B
encourage one another to expand their armies.
C
protect one another from financial depression.
D
encourage one another to colonize other countries.
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Which best describes an overall effect of the Harlem Renaissance?

A
The Harlem Renaissance spread European culture to African Americans.
B
The Harlem Renaissance spread African American culture to white Americans.
C
The Harlem Renaissance spread African American culture to Native Americans.
D
The Harlem Renaissance spread European culture to Native Americans.
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During World War I, if an artist published an editorial cartoon criticizing the American entry into the war, that artist was guilty of

A
espionage.
B
sedition.
C
deportation.
D
anarchy.
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A
Zimmermann
B
German
C
Mexican
D
Lusitania
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The Harlem Renaissance celebrated the culture and artistic achievements of which group?

A
African Americans
B
Asian Americans
C
Jewish Americans
D
Italian Americans
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When Perry returned to Japan in 1854, why did he bring more ships than he had in 1853?

A
to convince the Japanese to negotiate
B
to trade goods with the Japanese
C
to train US sailors to navigate across the Pacific
D
to transport a new US consul and other officials
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How did the US improve working conditions during the building of the Panama Canal?

A
Sprayed for mosquitos and improved water quality.
B
Provided radios to help workers stay in touch with their families.
C
Improved nutrition for workers to increase productivity.
D
Used airplanes to deliver supplies more quickly.

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