unit 4 practices Flashcards
The Populist Party was opposed to the powerful corporations.
True
William Jennings Bryan won the election of 1896.
False
What term means the taking of territories around the world
imperialism
Where did the Spanish-American War begin
Havana
President Taft said, “Speak softly and carry a big stick.”
False
Dollar diplomacy is a term that describes a policy protecting U.s. investments in foreign countries.
True
Dollar diplomacy was used to justify U.S. involvement in Latin-American affairs.
True
What is a group of companies that agree to work together?
a trust
What is it called when two sides agree to follow the rules of a third party?
arbitration
The FTC is responsible for overseeing foreign trade.
False
The Central Powers included Austria-Hungary, Germany, and Italy.
True
President Wilson wanted to avoid entering World War I.
True
The Allied Powers included France, Great Britain, Russia, and later in he United States and Italy.
True
In World War I, the Allies defeated the Central Powers.
True
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th
Why did many African Americans move north after WWI?
They could get better jobs in the North.
What is another term for the 1920s?
the Roaring Twenties
What is the term for a shift in population from rural areas to cities?
urbanization
Before the stock market crashed, there were no signs of an economic slow down.
False
Many workers lost their jobs during the Great Depression.
True
New labor-saving machines helped put more people to work.
False
The Great Depression lasted through most of the 1930s.
True
From the start, President Hoover felt strongly that the government should take steps to improve the economy.
False
Congress helped the states by sending money for public works projects.
True
