5th social studies history (5thsocstud_history)

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1 5th social studies history (5thsocstud_history) Name: Date: 1. During the late 1800s, many immigrants from Europe and Asia came to the United States. Which statement best describes what these groups experienced in the United States? A. Both groups were discriminated against in the work they were permitted to do. B. Only the Asian immigrants experienced discrimination while working on the railroads. C. Only the European immigrants experienced discrimination while working in the cities. D. Both groups immediately blended with the people living in the United States. 2. As more and more settlers moved west in the late 1800s, the Native Americans in the area moved to reservations. Why did they move? A. They knew the reservations offered jobs, shelter, food, and clothing. B. They refused to share their lands with the white settlers. C. They wanted to start a new way of life using the ways of the settlers. D. They were forced to move there by the government. 3. During the years of 1820 to 1850, the United States grew by adding more territory. This addition of territory also created problems that led to the Civil War. Why? A. It drew more immigrants from Europe, which caused friction in the cities. B. It forced Native Americans to leave their lands east of the Mississippi River and move to reservations. C. It brought disagreement over whether or not the United States should continue to expand. D. It raised the question of whether or not slavery would be allowed to spread to the new territories. 4. In the 1860s and 1870s, what was the MAIN reason many Asians immigrated to the United States? A. to get jobs in the vineyards of California B. to get jobs on the Transcontinental Railroad C. to get jobs in the West Coast fishing industry D. to get jobs in the garment industry in New York 5. In the 1940s, Germany, Italy, and Japan joined together as the Axis Powers. They all followed a policy of militarism. What does this mean? A. They protested that Great Britain and France were using their military forces to gain power. B. They built up their military forces and used them to gain land and power. C. They did not get involved in the activities of other countries. D. They shrank the size of their military forces and refused to use force to solve problems. 1

2 6. Where was a Hispanic immigrant from Mexico MOST LIKELY to find a job in the late nineteenth century in the United States? A. on a farm B. in a factory C. on a railroad D. in a gold mine 5th social studies history (5thsocstud_history) 7. Read the list below to answer this question. Elizabeth Cady Stanton 1848 Seneca Falls Convention Susan B. Anthony Declaration of Rights and Sentiments With which movement are these items most closely connected? A. Abolition B. Civil Rights C. Prohibition D. Women's Suffrage Movement 8. Cornelius Vanderbilt was one of the most important business leaders in the United States during the late 1800s. His major business activities were in railroads and A. steamships. B. the building of roads. C. automobiles. D. the building of bridges. 9. The period after the Civil War, called Reconstruction, was a difficult time for many southerners. Some people from the North came to the South to help the people recover from the war. Others came to the South to try and make money for themselves. They were called A. scalawags. B. industrialists. C. carpetbaggers. D. muckrakers. 2

3 10. Immigrants arriving from other countries usually entered the United States through certain points. Most Asians entered through Angel Island, California. Most European immigrants entered through A. Ellis Island, New York. B. Baltimore, Maryland. C. Boston, Massachusetts. D. Washington, D.C. 5th social studies history (5thsocstud_history) 11. Before World War II, Germany, Italy, and Japan formed an alliance called the Axis Powers. Why were the Axis Powers in World War II considered imperialistic? A. Every Axis nation was ruled by an emperor. B. The Axis nations took over other countries by using force. C. Every Axis nation wanted to protect its own borders. D. The Axis nations' people were descended from ancient Romans. 12. New technologies are often invented during war times. These new developments may help people after the war is over. One such development from World War II was the use of A. telephones to communicate. B. railroads to transport goods. C. sulfa and penicillin in medicine. D. hot-air balloons for people to travel. 13. In 1909 William Howard Taft followed Theodore Roosevelt as president. Taft wanted to continue reforms Roosevelt had started in dealing with big business. What did both presidents try to do? A. limit the ability of large companies to form a monopoly B. prevent large companies from hiring Native Americans C. let large companies combine with other companies D. give large companies the power to form a monopoly 14. The two major sides in World War II were the Allies and the Axis powers. Italy was one of the Axis powers. Who was Italy's leader? A. Benito Mussolini B. Winston Churchill C. Joseph Stalin D. Adolph Hitler 3

4 15. During World War I, countries formed alliances with other countries. Which alliance included the countries of Germany and Austria-Hungary? A. the Allied Powers B. the NATO Powers C. the Central Powers D. the Coalition Powers 5th social studies history (5thsocstud_history) 16. Since World War II, migrant farm workers in America have struggled against A. low pay and discrimination. B. having to hire sharecroppers on the farms. C. poor crops and terrible weather. D. not being allowed to work in certain parts of the United States. 17. President Abraham Lincoln's main goal was to save the Union. As the Civil War went on, he realized that the North needed another goal. In 1862 he decided to announce the Emancipation Proclamation, which A. forced Northern citizens to help in the war effort. B. allowed Union soldiers to vote in the elections. C. freed the slaves in the states fighting the North. D. gave women the right to vote in elections. 18. In 1929 the Great Depression started in the United States. In 1932 Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected president and he promised a "New Deal" to the American people. Which of the following BEST describes the role of the government during the New Deal? A. The government wanted people to take care of themselves and not use the government. B. The New Deal led to the government being more involved in the economy of the country. C. The government wanted people to let the government provide everything they needed. D. The New Deal led to the government being less involved in the economy of the country. 19. The issue of slavery was a primary cause of the American Civil War. What was one other major issue that led to the war between the states? A. states setting their own borders B. drought in the South destroying the cotton crop C. states having more power than the national government D. construction of factories in the South 4

5 20. After the Civil War ended in 1865, the country began the process of bringing the South back into the Union. This period of time was called A. Reconstruction. B. the Great Depression. C. Emancipation. D. the Industrial Revolution. 5th social studies history (5thsocstud_history) 21. In 1950, the United States and other countries from the United Nations became involved in the Korean War. What was the cause of this war? A. North Korea attacked South Korea to spread communism. B. South Korea wanted to drive out troops from Vietnam. C. North Korea attacked China to spread communism. D. South Korea attacked North Korea to spread democracy. 22. How did World War II change the state of Georgia? A. Leaders chose a new capital city for the state. B. Georgia became more dependent on foreign goods. C. Many people in the state moved from cities to farms. D. Georgia became less agricultural and more industrial. 23. Canals were very important to transportation in the 1800s. What part of a canal allows the raising or lowering of the water level? A. lock B. rack C. hoist D. barge 24. The 1920s were a time of prosperity in the United States. The response of most people to this time of prosperity was to A. continue spending their money. B. ask the government to regulate business activities. C. save for the future. D. sell their property and move to another country. 5

6 5th social studies history (5thsocstud_history) 25. Use the sentence below to answer this question. The United States should never have entered the Vietnam War. This sentence is an example of A. a fact. B. a lifestyle. C. an opinion. D. a law. 6

7 5th social studies history (5thsocstud_history) Answer Key 1. A) Both groups were discriminated against in the work they were permitted to do. 2. D) They were forced to move there by the government. 3. D) It raised the question of whether or not slavery would be allowed to spread to the new territories. 4. B) to get jobs on the Transcontinental Railroad 5. B) They built up their military forces and used them to gain land and power. 6. A) on a farm 7. D) Women's Suffrage Movement 8. A) steamships. 9. C) carpetbaggers. 10. A) Ellis Island, New York. 11. B) The Axis nations took over other countries by using force. 12. C) sulfa and penicillin in medicine. 13. A) limit the ability of large companies to form a monopoly 14. A) Benito Mussolini 15. C) the Central Powers 16. A) low pay and discrimination. 17. C) freed the slaves in the states fighting the North. 18. B) The New Deal led to the government being more involved in the economy of the country. 19. C) states having more power than the national government 20. A) Reconstruction. 21. A) North Korea attacked South Korea to spread communism. 22. D) Georgia became less agricultural and more industrial. 7

8 5th social studies history (5thsocstud_history) 23. A) lock 24. A) continue spending their money. 25. C) an opinion. 8