Question 1
What factor was different in the race riots of 1919 in Chicago than those in other cities?
A) The riots occurred exclusively at the lakefront beaches.
B) The black community fought back.
C) The Chicago Defender newspaper promoted the line of least resistance.
D) Black veterans were the main targets.
Question 2
Although Wilson's policy neutrality allowed the U.S. to trade with both Germany and England, in practice, most trade was with England because:
A) Germany cut off trade with the U.S.
B) a British naval blockade prevented trade with Germany.
C) very few Americans sympathized with Germany.
D) labor union leaders demanded ending trade with Germany.
Question 3
During the time of the Palmer Raids all of the following were TRUE EXCEPT
A) 249 people, including Emma Goldman, were exiled to Russia in 1919.
B) by the spring of 1920, the U.S. Communist Party had grown to the point that there was great evidence of a widespread conspiracy.
C) Milwaukee lacked representation in Congress due to the expulsion of Victor Berger.
D) the Justice Department arrested at least 5,000 suspected criminals.
Question 4
In March 1916, when Pancho Villa led raids across the Mexican border and killed dozens of Americans:
A) Wilson withdrew diplomatic recognition of the Huerta government.
B) Wilson sent Secretary of State Bryan to Mexico to negotiate reparations.
C) dispatched General Pershing and U.S. forces to capture Villa.
D) sought mediation of the dispute by the League of Nations.