How is the initiative and referendum an example of a Progressive ideal? a.    It brought efficiency to the making of federal law. b.    It promoted liberal capitalism in inter-state commerce. c.    It permitted the people to enact law directly and not just Congress, thus more direct democracy. d.    It promoted a politics of social justice.

This top-secret cable to the Mexican government sought to ring that country into the Great War against the US. a.    Long Telegram b.    Short Telegram c.    Zimmerman Telegram d.    Zacchini Telegram

Which U.S. secretary of state, who had long served the Democratic party including running for president repeatedly, resigned in protest after the sinking of a major passenger ship? a.    Edwin Muskie b.    Henry Kissenger c.    Hillary Clinton d.    William Jennings Bryan

The US government’s action in the Dominican Republic, in taking over its customs house in order to sort out that country’s debt problem, is an example of what? A.  The Monroe Doctrine B.  The Roosevelt Corollary C. Dollar Diplomacy D.  Compassionate Conservatism.

Populists (farmers) faced a stead decline in commodity prices during the late 19th century.  One way they believed they could resolve that problem was by utilizing silver which, they believed, would lead to…. A.  Deflating the currency    B. Inflating the currency    C. End of industrialization        D. Growing the farming market 

During the Progressive Era, government’s relationship with business was dominated by regulation.  What was the view of government in the 1920s when it came to business? A. Continued regulation B.  Pro business C.  Anti-business D. Socialism E.  Indifference

What did the Sussex Pledge do? a.    Germans agreed to halt all ships and let the crews off prior to sinking them. b.    The Germans agreed to not sink passenger liners c.    The Germans, essentially, halted all submarine warfare d.    The Germans promised not to attack Sussex, England.

Which best describes John D. Rockefeller, and illustrates why he was a success? A.  Expert oil refiner        B.  Holder of an MBA    C.  Master organizer    D.  Railroad tycoon    

It was American participation in putting down this insurgent movement in China, that gave the United States leverage in implementing the Open Door Policy. A.  Opium Rebellion        B.  Chinese Insurrection    C.  Boxer Rebellion     D.  Sino-Japanese War

He was the brutal Spanish general whom the American yellow press dubbed “Butcher.” A.  Weyler    B. Ferdinand        C.  Welch        D.  Enrique Iglesias