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

They were used to break strikes and infiltrate labor unions. A.  Pinkertons        B.  Bluekertons    C.  Orangemen    D.  Secret Service

Which is a pull factor in American immigration? A.  Political repression    B.  Religious persecution    C.  Good American economy    D.  Economic depression

The Versailles treaty was a combination of Allied desires for vindictiveness and…     a.    Wilson’s peace without victory b.    the Fourteen Points c.    Dollar Diplomacy d.    Human rights

Why did German U-boats not warn their targets before sinking them, as outlined in the standard rules of warfare? a.    Because they were dirty rotten bastards. b.    Because U-boats can only fire while underwater. c.    Because the British urged merchant ships to install guns and fire on or ram U-boats. d.    Because the official rules of warfare were changed in an international conference.