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US Social History Test 8

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History Test 8 (Us Social History) K-12 to University (USA History) USA — Us Social History USA History Standards & AP
What is this test? for History practice (US/World/State), USA — K-12 to University (USA History) level, USA — Us Social History.
For all levels (Elementary to University) studying History in the USA
Section: History Test 8 (Us Social History) · Education: K-12 to University · Part: History Test 8 (Us Social History) · Country: USA · Region: USA — Us Social History

Knowledge of history is essential for understanding the vast accumulation from past to present and for establishing cause-and-effect relationships among historical events.

This test will help you develop chronological thinking and prepare for history questions on your exams.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1
What was mothers' pensions?
A) Widow aid programs
B) Old age only
C) Veteran bonus
D) Farm aid
Question 2
Who was Lillian Wald?
A) Teacher
B) Public health nurse
C) Judge
D) General
Question 3
Who led Children's Bureau?
A) Addams
B) Kelley
C) Julia Lathrop
D) Wald
Question 4
When was Hull House?
A) 1870
B) 1900
C) 1910
D) 1889
Question 5
What was the Settlement movement?
A) Neighborhood houses
B) Farm communes
C) Mining camps
D) Army posts
Question 6
What was the WPA arts role?
A) No artists
B) Jobs for artists
C) Only builders
D) Soldiers only
Question 7
What best defines the New Deal's social role?
A) Nothing social
B) Only banks
C) Relief plus dignity
D) Only dams
Question 8
Which of the following best defines the Triangle reform?
A) No change
B) Longer hours
C) Lower pay
D) Fire safety laws
Question 9
What best defines the music project?
A) Folk collecting
B) Rock tours
C) Jazz bans
D) Opera only
Question 10
Name Harvey Wiley.
A) Butcher
B) Poison Squad chemist
C) Baker
D) Brewer
Question 11
Provide the definition of the Federal Theatre:
A) Movies
B) Operas
C) Free plays
D) Closed shows
Question 12
Which of the following best defines the Brandeis brief?
A) One page
B) No facts
C) Poem
D) Fact-filled argument
Question 13
Which of the following best defines the Children's Bureau?
A) 1912 child agency
B) Labor board
C) Court
D) School
Question 14
Which of the following best defines the Anti-Saloon League?
A) Brewers club
B) Prohibition lobby
C) Bar union
D) Wine society
Question 15
Which of the following best defines Social Security's idea?
A) Free money
B) Farm aid
C) Earned old-age aid
D) War bonus
Question 16
Which of the following best defines the City Beautiful?
A) Slum praise
B) Factory zones
C) No parks
D) Grand civic design
Question 17
Which of the following best defines temperance?
A) Anti-alcohol drive
B) Pro-beer march
C) Wine festival
D) Tax plan
Question 18
Which of the following best defines child labor like?
A) No work
B) Mills and mines
C) Schools only
D) Farms only
Question 19
Which of the following best defines the Columbian Exposition?
A) St. Louis fair
B) NY fair
C) 1893 Chicago fair
D) Philly fair
Question 20
Which of the following best defines the YMCA's role?
A) Banking
B) Mining
C) Farming
D) Wholesome recreation

About This Test

For Elementary to University (USA) — U.S. History from Colonial to modern era and World History across ancient to contemporary, including state history and AP. Section: History, USA.

History USA — 3,900+ tests. U.S. History (Colonial, Revolution, Civil War, WWII, Civil Rights to modern), World History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern), State History (51 jurisdictions (50 states + District of Columbia)) and AP U.S./World. Leveled: Elementary, Middle, High School, University. AP-style sourcing & chronology. Each leaf 8×20Q.

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