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Quiz about History of the United States of America Part 3

History of the United States of America Part 3 Quiz

This quiz covers U.S. history from the early 1900's.

A multiple-choice quiz by Computer100. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Computer100

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
359,063

Updated
Aug 16 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1437

Last 3 plays: Guest 67 (8/10), crossesq (9/10), Guest 184 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Theodore Roosevelt became president in 1901 after the assassination of president McKinley. His policy, which was a response to the nation's problems at the time, greatly affected the international standing of the U.S. What was the name of Roosevelt's policy? Hint

Military Action Policy

Big Stick Policy

Little Rock Policy

American Initiative Policy

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Pure Food and Drug Act, as well as the Meat Inspection Act, were enacted in 1906 by Congress. What book by Upton Sinclair revealed information about health issues in US food production that led to the passage of these acts? Hint

The Warning

The Sanitation Problem

The Jungle

Meat and Health

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Question 3 of 10

3. The 17th Amendment to the US Constitution was passed in 1913. What did this amendment do? Hint

Prohibited the distribution of alcohol

Established the direct election of US Senators

Banned quartering of troops in private homes

Grants Washington DC electoral votes

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Question 4 of 10

4. World War One began in 1914. The United States did not enter until 1917. Which of the following powers was the United States allied with? Hint

Germany

France

Austria-Hungary

Ottoman Empire

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Question 5 of 10

5. As tensions of Communism (and ideologies seen as related) increased, fear grew that it would spread to the US. Two anarchists known as Sacco and Vanzetti were arrested after an armed robbery. They were executed in 1927 due to their anarchist ideas. What was the name of this time period in which the world was scared of the spread of communism? Hint

The Communist Crisis

The Red Scare

The Anarchist Revolution

The Vanzetti Movement

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Great Depression started in 1929 and lasted for many years. The American economy suffered greatly during the time period and many people were affected. Which of the following did NOT happen during the Great Depression? Hint

Investment declined

Interest rates more than doubled

Unemployment rose to 25%

International trade dropped by more then 50%

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1937 a German passenger airship caught fire in New Jersey, killing at least 35 people. What was the name of this disaster, in which there is widespread debate over the cause of the explosion? Hint

Lakehurst

Rosendahl

Zeppelin

Hindenburg

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Question 8 of 10

8. World War Two began in 1939 but the US remained neutral until 1941. The United States entered the war because Japan had attacked a US naval base at Pearl Harbor. Where did this disaster occur? Hint

California

Alaska

Hawaii

Texas

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1945 World War Two ended when the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan. The first was dropped on Hiroshima. Where was the second dropped? Hint

Tokyo

Nagasaki

Kuroishi

Sakai

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Question 10 of 10

10. After World War Two the American government attempted to aid Europe in war recovery efforts. What four year plan, officially known as the European Recovery Plan, sought to rebuild areas destroyed by the war and modernize Europe's economy? Hint

Truman Plan

Pollock Plan

Taft Plan

Marshall Plan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Big Stick Policy

Through the policy, Roosevelt attempted to peacefully negotiate with foreign countries while at the same time threatening them with military power. Roosevelt is quoted as saying, "Speak softly, and carry a big stick".

Answer: The Jungle

"The Jungle" portrays the lives of immigrants exposed to the unhealthy practices of the meat packing industry during the early 1900s. Sinclair was a journalist concerned with exposing corruption, and did many investigations for a newspaper in order to uncover the sanitary issues.

3. The 17th Amendment to the US Constitution was passed in 1913. What did this amendment do?

Answer: Established the direct election of US Senators

Originally, the Constitution stated that senators were elected by state legislators. The amendment also allowed he governor to make temporary appointments for vacancies in Congress until an election could be held.

4. World War One began in 1914. The United States did not enter until 1917. Which of the following powers was the United States allied with?

Answer: France

France was one of Allies along with the US, which fought against the Central Powers. The war lasted four years, proving to be one of the deadliest conflicts in history, killing over nine million.

Answer: The Red Scare

Sacco and Vanzetti were convicted of the robbery with little evidence that they were even involved. There was even evidence to suggest that they were miles away from the scene of the crime when it happened.

Answer: Interest rates more than doubled

President Roosevelt created many programs in the 1930s known as the New Deal that helped take the United Stated out of the Depression. One of the best known is the TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority), which allowed for the creation of many dams and power sources, strengthening the economy.

Answer: Hindenburg

The disaster marked the end of the airship era. The Hindenburg was filled with hydrogen instead of helium, proving to be a disastrous mistake.

8. World War Two began in 1939 but the US remained neutral until 1941. The United States entered the war because Japan had attacked a US naval base at Pearl Harbor. Where did this disaster occur?

Answer: Hawaii

America was unprepared for this attack and nearly 2,400 men were killed. The base and most of the naval ships were almost completely destroyed. America joined the war a day later.

9. In 1945 World War Two ended when the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan. The first was dropped on Hiroshima. Where was the second dropped?

Answer: Nagasaki

The second bomb was dropped on August 9th killing more then 73,000. Japan surrendered on August 15, which officially became known as VJ Day (Victory Over Japan).

Answer: Marshall Plan

The Marshall plan gave Europe 13 billion dollars to help rebuild its economy and prevent the spread of Communism, which at the time was particularly strong in France and Italy.

Source: Author Computer100

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