Question

1. Hawaiian Queen Liliuokalani attempted to throw Americans out of Hawaii after

A.missionaries began to intermarry with the Hawaiian people.

B. U.S. settlers usurped power from the Hawaiians and basically took over the government.

C. the McKinley tariff of 1890 nearly destroyed Hawaii's sugar-based economy.

D. Both B and C

2.In 1892, Hawaiian Queen Liliuokalani

A.asked for annexation by the United States.

B. willingly abdicated her throne when U.S. settlers chose annexation.

C. fought to put down but eventually died in a coup against her government by U.S. rebels.

D.attempted to strip white settlers of much of their power.

3. In 1932, FDR wrested the presidential nomination from which well-known national political figure?

A.Al Smith

B.John Nance Garner

C.Woodrow Wilson

D.Both A and B

4.Roosevelt's immediate response to the banking crisis included all of the following except

A.proposing an emergency banking act.

B.declaring a national bank holiday.

C.calling for government ownership of the banks.

D.assuring Americans in radio-broadcast "fireside chats" that they could entrust their money to any banks allowed to reopen.

5. In the 1890s, women's clubs turned their attention toward

A)beautifying their neighborhoods.

B)supporting various reform movements.

C)getting women elected to political office.

D)increasing the number of women in higher education.

Answer 1

1. Correct Answer: D. Both B and C

In response to the overthrow operation of Hawaii Kingdom, the Queen, Liliuokalani tried to re-write the constitution of Hawaii. She was worried about the economic crisis by McKinley act (the United States removed import duty on sugar from other countries) which pushed Hawaii into a disadvantaged position.

2. Correct Answer: D.attempted to strip white settlers of much of their power

Liliuokalani attempted to draft a new constitution which she thought would enable the power of the monarchy and regulate the voting rights of the poor. However, in 1985, Liliuokalani was forced to abdicate her throne.

3. Correct Answer: A.Al Smith

Alfred Emanuel Smith sought the presidential nomination and got defeated by Franklin D. Roosevelt.

John Nance Garner sought the presidential nomination. However, at a later stage, he has agreed to stay as the running mate of Roosevelt.

Woodrow Wilson has served the United States from 1913 - 1921 as the 28th president and died in 1924.

4. Correct Answer: C.calling for government ownership of the banks

Emergency Banking Act of 1933 was an attempt to stabilize the banking system in the United States.

Roosevelt also announced a four-day national banking holiday to keep all banks shut until Congress could act on the system.

Franklin D. Roosevelt's fireside chats were conducted to bring the confidence of Americans and assure confidence in the banking system.

There was no step to take over ownership of banks by the Government.

5. Correct Answer: B.supporting various reform movements.

Women's clubs were not focused on beautification of neighborhoods, gain representation in political offices, send more women to higher education.

Clubs during the 1890s were more focused on community improvement, better social hygiene, social and political reforms, and also constructive reading and literary movements.