16. what was the purpose of the espionage and sedition acts that were passed during ww1?
a. to protect civil liberties
b. to eliminate communists from the united states
c. to prevent spies from gaining information about us submarines
d. to reduce debate and dissent over us participation in the war <
17. how did the us senate respond to the treaty of versailles?
a. they ratified the treaty because they believed german reparations were just.
b. they ratified the treaty because they believed the league of nations would contribute to world peace. <
c. they did not ratify the treaty because they believed the negotiations had been conducted unfairly.
d. they did not ratify the treaty because they believed the league of nations would supersede us authority.
18. which is an accurate description of the 1920s?
a. the depression decade
b. an era of restraint
c. an age of prosperity
d. a period of chaos
26. in addition to lost jobs and poverty, what was another effect of the great depression on american lives?
a. an increase in people defaulting on taxes
b. a decline in the number of radio listeners
c. a rise in unemployment insurance claims
d. a drop in marriage and birth rates <
39. what the us economy grow significantly following ww2?
a. private funding sources went into research and development after the war.
b. savings bonds rates increased significantly.
c. the government carefully regulated the economy.
d. once rationing and restrictions were lifted, customers eagerly spent money. <
41. what was one reason for the interstate highway system begun in the 1950s?
a. increased federal gasoline tax revenue made a new highway system possible.
b. it was part of the economic recovery plan after the great depression.
c. higher speed limits went into effect so there was an effort to conduct safer roads.
d. congress passed legislation in response to the growing car culture. <

can someone me with these few questions? i have indicated my answers but i am not sure if they are right.

16. What was the purpose of the Espionage and Sedition Acts that were passed during WW1?
A. to protect civil liberties
B. to eliminate communists from the United States
C. to prevent spies from gaining information about US submarines
D. to reduce debate and dissent over US participation in the war
A is totally wrong; this went to the supreme court because people thought it violated the free speech thing (they ruled that it didn't). B and C, it doesn't eliminate anything and the average citizen would not have known much about US secrets.


17. How did the US Senate respond to the Treaty of Versailles?
A. They ratified the treaty because they believed German reparations were just.
B. They ratified the treaty because they believed the League of nations would contribute to world peace.
C. They did not ratify the treaty because they believed the negotiations had been conducted unfairly.
D. They did not ratify the treaty because they believed the League of Nations would supersede US authority.
Not sure about this one.

18. Which is an accurate description of the 1920s?
A. the depression decade
B. an era of restraint
C. an age of prosperity
D. a period of chaos
The stock market crash was in 1929; the depression was worst in the 30s.
The 1920s were the 'flapper' years, known for their huge tossing-away of social restraints and traditions.
Inflation was up in the 20s so everyone felt rich.
D is a matter of opinion and is a little bit ridiculous.

26. In addition to lost jobs and poverty, what was another effect of the Great Depression on American lives?
A. an increase in people defaulting on taxes
B. a decline in the number of radio listeners
C. a rise in unemployment insurance claims
D. a drop in marriage and birth rates
I'm with you on D, but I'm not sure again.

39. What helped the US economy grow significantly following WW2?
A. Private funding sources went into research and development after the war.
B. Savings bonds rates increased significantly.
C. The government carefully regulated the economy.
D. Once rationing and restrictions were lifted, customers eagerly spent money.
D is correct.

41. What was one reason for the interstate highway system begun in the 1950s?
A. Increased federal gasoline tax revenue made a new highway system possible.
B. It was part of the economic recovery plan after the Great Depression.
C. Higher speed limits went into effect so there was an effort to conduct safer roads.
D. Congress passed legislation in response to the growing car culture.

A and B are a little ridiculous; C - speed restrictions varied by state and by area, not nationally; I'm digging D.
But what I read was that one of the biggest reasons other than that was the COld War. The government wanted a quick, effective escape for citizens of major cities in case of an A bomb attack by Russia