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Lesson 6 Flashcards

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Question: In 1908, who did Roosevelt recommend for the presidency?

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Answer: William Howard Taft.

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Question: Why was President Taft forced to make compromises during his presidency?

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Answer: He was less popular than Roosevelt.

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Question: What was the outcome of the Payne-Aldrich Tariff?

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Answer: It failed to properly address tariff issues; it was a failure.

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Question: Who did Taft appoint after Pinchot was forced out of his position?

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Answer: Richard Ballinger, whom Roosevelt considered more hostile towards natural resources than Pinchot.

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Question: Who broke up more monopolies: Taft or Roosevelt?

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Answer: Taft broke up more monopolies.

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Question: What happened to the Republican Party during this time?

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Answer: The Republican Party split.

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Question: What did Roosevelt do in 1910?

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Answer: Roosevelt sought a third term in the presidency and was openly welcomed by many politicians.

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Question: Who rejected Roosevelt?

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Answer: Conservatives rejected Roosevelt and formed the Bull Moose Party.

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Question: Which party did Woodrow Wilson belong to?

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Answer: Democratic Party.

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Question: What is the 22nd Amendment?

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Answer: No person shall be elected to the Office of the President more than twice.

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Question: Who regretted not running for the presidency in 1908?

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Answer: Roosevelt regretted not running for a third term; there was no 22nd Amendment.

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Question: Which party was Theodore Roosevelt part of?

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Answer: The Progressive Party (Bull Moose).

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Question: Which party was William Howard Taft part of?

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Answer: Republican Party.

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Question: Which party was Eugene V. Debs part of?

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Answer: The Socialist Party.

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Question: Which political party won the 1912 election?

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Answer: Democrats won in 1912.

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Question: When Woodrow Wilson won the presidency in 1912, what were four things that he implemented?

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  1. Stronger government reforms
  2. Antitrust legislation
  3. Reduced tariffs
  4. Rejected civil rights.
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Question: Where was “A Birth of a Nation” film shown?

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Answer: It was shown at the White House by Woodrow Wilson.

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Question: What was the film “A Birth of a Nation” about?

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Answer: The movie portrayed African-Americans negatively and emphasized white supremacy in the Southern States.

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Question: What was the main theme of the film “A Birth of a Nation”?

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Answer: Its main theme suggested race relations should be determined by former slave owners.

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Question: What progressive ideology did Woodrow Wilson support regarding business?

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Answer: Measures to control monopolies, like the Clayton Antitrust Act.

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Question: What other progressive ideologies did Woodrow Wilson support?

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unions
boycotts
Strikes

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Question: During the presidential election of 1912, what were Taft and Roosevelt doing?

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Answer: They were fighting amongst themselves, while Woodrow Wilson watched.

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Question: Which organization monitored unfair business practices?

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Answer: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

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Question: Which president established the Underwood Tariff Act of 1913, and what did it do?

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Answer: Woodrow Wilson established the Underwood Tariff, which lowered tariffs.

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Question: Who helped pass the 16th Amendment?

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Answer: President Woodrow Wilson.

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Question: What is the 16th Amendment?

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Answer: It established a graduated income tax.

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Question: What did the Federal Reserve System regulate?

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Answer: The Federal Reserve regulates the money supply, interest rates, and the printing of money.

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Question: How many districts are part of the Federal Reserve System?

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Answer: 12 districts make up the Federal Reserve System.

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Question: Which college promoted women’s suffrage?

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Answer: Young college

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Question: What type of actions or practices did the women in Europe use during this time?

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Answer: Women in Europe used bold and sometimes violent practices.

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Question: Who protested at the presidential convention?

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Answer: Women protested, blaming the party in power.

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Question: During World War I, what did women receive for assisting the war effort?

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Answer: Their efforts helped pave the way for the passage of the 19th Amendment.

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Question: What labor law did Woodrow Wilson oppose passing?

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Answer: National child labor laws.

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Question: What civil rights laws did Woodrow Wilson oppose?

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  1. He did not support civil rights legislation.
  2. He appointed segregationists to office.
  3. He opposed anti-lynching laws.
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Question: What political ideology did World War I hurt?

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Answer: Progressivism and reform.

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Question: What is the 13th Amendment?

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Answer: Bans involuntary servitude and slavery.

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Question: What is the 14th Amendment?

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Answer: If you’re born or naturalized in the USA, you are a US citizen.

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Question: What is the 15th Amendment?

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Answer: All men, including former slaves, have the right to vote.

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Question: What is the 16th Amendment?

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Answer: It establishes a graduated income tax.

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Question: What is the 17th Amendment?

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Answer: US senators by the people of each state.

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Question: What is the 18th Amendment?

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Answer: Prohibition: No alcohol production, sale, or transport.

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Question: What is the 19th Amendment?

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Answer: Grants women the right to vote.

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Question: What is the 20th Amendment?

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Answer: It changes the commencement dates for terms of the president and Congress, reducing the time outgoing officials remain in office.

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Question: What is the 21st Amendment?

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Answer: Repeals the 18th Amendment, ending prohibition.

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Question: What is the 22nd Amendment?

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Answer: A president can only serve two terms, totaling a maximum of 8 years.

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Question: What is the 24th Amendment?

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Answer: Prohibits the use of poll taxes in federal elections.

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Question: What is the 25th Amendment?

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Answer: Outlines presidential succession. If the president is no longer in office due to death, resignation, etc., the vice president becomes the president.

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Question: What is the 26th Amendment?

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Answer: Lowers the voting age to 18.

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