Question 1

The Treaty of Paris of 1898 required Spain to cede Cuba,Puerto Rico,and Guam to American control,without any compensation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The fact that black Cuban soldiers fought alongside whites as equals gave black American soldiers a stronger sense of the injustices they faced.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What was "yellow journalism" and how significant was it in the events of 1898?

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Yellow journalism was a style of reporti...

Question 4

In 1896,the Populists refused to join with the Democrats.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The economic collapse triggered by the Panic of 1893 was the worst to that point in American history.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Criticisms within the United States regarding American colonialism included all the following major arguments EXCEPT that

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A)   foreign obligations and entangling alliances would threaten American liberties.
B)   the nation's population would be "polluted" by "inferior" races.
C)   imperialism was immoral and contrary to the nation's commitment to human freedom.
D)   imperialism would mean a flood of cheap laborers and unwelcome competition.
E)   the financial costs of administering colonies would require burdensome taxes.F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

How does Populism fit into the traditions of American democracy both before and since the late nineteenth century?

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Populism has been a part of American dem...

Question 8

The bulk of U.S.soldiers in the Spanish-American War came from

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A)   the federal professional army.
B)   National Guard units.
C)   hired mercenaries.
D)   volunteers.
E)   a draft.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

In the early 1900s,which American dependency did NOT receive territorial status?

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A)   Cuba
B)   Puerto Rico
C)   Hawaii
D)   Alaska
E)   None of these answers is correct, as all received territorial status.F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

The Interstate Commerce Act of 1887

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A)   All these answers are correct.
B)   had little practical effect for decades.
C)   created a five-person commission to oversee the act.
D)   both created a five-person commission to oversee the act, and had little practical effect for decades.
E)   put in place a series of regulations for railroad companies.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

In the late nineteenth century,the United States' interest in Samoa saw competition from

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A)   Russia.
B)   Japan.
C)   Spain.
D)   Australia.
E)   Germany.F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 12

William Jennings Bryan was nominated for president in the 1896 election by the

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A)   Democrats and Populists.
B)   Populists.
C)   Farmers' Alliance.
D)   Republicans.
E)   Democrats.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

The Foraker Act of 1900

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A)   called for Puerto Rico to be considered for statehood.
B)   abolished slavery in Puerto Rico.
C)   put Puerto Rico under American military rule.
D)   made all Puerto Ricans citizens of the United States.
E)   established an American colonial government over Puerto Rico.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

In the late nineteenth century,as veterans of the Civil War retired,

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A)   the federal government gave pensions to both Union and Confederate veterans.
B)   they were forced to do without military pensions of any kind.
C)   a majority of the black and white male population in the North received federal pensions.
D)   the federal government created a pension system for all retired Americans.
E)   they were paid pensions by individual states, but not by the federal government.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following statements regarding the Spanish-American War is FALSE?

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A)   U.S. Army soldiers were well-equipped and supplied.
B)   Most Americans shared the opinion that it was a "splendid little war."
C)   Cuban rebels did most of the fighting even after the Americans joined in the war.
D)   The war lasted only a few months, with fewer than 500 American battle casualties.
E)   More than 5,000 U.S. soldiers died from disease during the war.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Why did the United States go to war against Spain in 1898?

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The United States went to war against Sp...

Question 17

What factors motivated the United States to adopt an expansionist view in international affairs in the 1890s?

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Several factors motivated the United Sta...

Question 18

An examination of American voters in the late nineteenth century reveals

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A)   voter turnout for both presidential and nonpresidential elections was very high.
B)   poor whites in the south made up the largest demographic of American voters.
C)   there was greater voter interest in local elections than in national elections.
D)   voters did not strongly identify with either the Republican or Democratic Party.
E)   southern white males voted Republican as a matter of unquestioned faith.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

The Chinese Boxer Rebellion of 1900 was directed at

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A)   the growing Chinese communist movement.
B)   all foreigners in China.
C)   the Chinese government.
D)   Americans in China.
E)   Japanese in China.F) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 20

The "Open Door notes"

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A)   argued that Japan should open its borders to free trade.
B)   gave the United States a reason to be militarily involved in China.
C)   were directed to imperial powers in Europe and Asia.
D)   sought to give the United States a monopoly on trade with China.
E)   were written by Theodore Roosevelt.F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Exam 19: From Crisis to Empire Key

In 1896,the Populists refused to join with the Democrats.

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The economic collapse triggered by the Panic of 1893 was the worst to that point in American history.

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What factors motivated the United States to adopt an expansionist view in international affairs in the 1890s?

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How does Populism fit into the traditions of American democracy both before and since the late nineteenth century?

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Criticisms within the United States regarding American colonialism included all the following major arguments EXCEPT that

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Why did the United States go to war against Spain in 1898?

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What was "yellow journalism" and how significant was it in the events of 1898?

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The Foraker Act of 1900

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The fact that black Cuban soldiers fought alongside whites as equals gave black American soldiers a stronger sense of the injustices they faced.

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The Interstate Commerce Act of 1887

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The bulk of U.S.soldiers in the Spanish-American War came from

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In the early 1900s,which American dependency did NOT receive territorial status?

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In the late nineteenth century,as veterans of the Civil War retired,

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William Jennings Bryan was nominated for president in the 1896 election by the

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In the late nineteenth century,the United States' interest in Samoa saw competition from

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The Chinese Boxer Rebellion of 1900 was directed at

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An examination of American voters in the late nineteenth century reveals

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Which of the following statements regarding the Spanish-American War is FALSE?

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The "Open Door notes"

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The Treaty of Paris of 1898 required Spain to cede Cuba,Puerto Rico,and Guam to American control,without any compensation.

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