HIST 502 Module 6 Quiz: The Rise of Modern Historiography | Questions and Answers | 2026 Update
| 100% Correct.
Due Aug 3 at 11:59pm
Points 75
Questions 16
Time Limit 60 Minutes
Instructions
The quiz:
Covers the Learn material from Module 6: Week 6.
Contains 16 multiple-choice, true/false, and essay questions.
Is limited to 1 hour.
Allows 1 attempt.
Is worth 75 points.
You may refer to your notes and textbooks at any time during the assessment.
Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module 6: Week 6.
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 39 minutes 60 out of 75 *
* Some questions not yet graded
Correct answers are hidden.
Score for this quiz: 60 out of 75 *
* Some questions not yet graded
Submitted Aug 3 at 12:24pm
This attempt took 39 minutes.
Question 1
pts
In the late 1890s, this economic historian called for an adjustment in the Marxist theory of history since
capitalism had turned out to be more adaptive and imaginative than expected. He advocated, then,
dropping the Marxist concept of sudden apocalyptic end to capitalism in favor of an evolution toward
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, Frederick Engels
Eduard Bernstein
Gustav Schmoller
Thorstein Veblen
None of the above
Question 2
pts
This school of historical thought in the late 20th century-- epitomized by Howard Zinn-- sought to
integrate personal experience and commitment into their professional conduct and writing.
New Left
People's History
Neo-Consensus
Progressive
Nationalist
Question 3
pts
Karl Marx believed that following the collapse of capitalism, class struggle would end, and historians in
the new age would have little to do-- except simply record technological progress, production increases,
contentment, and happiness.
True
False
Question 4
pts
Adam Smith's 1776 The Wealth of Nations epitomized Classical, pre-Marx economic theory. If the
market's "invisible hand" was given free play, mankind would use capital, labor, and land most efficiently
in a global division of labor and experience constant improvement in economic matters.
True
False
Question 5
pts
This author of The American Political Tradition, and the Men Who Made It (1948) noted that “the major political traditions [in the
United States] have shared a belief in the rights of property, the philosophy of economic individualism, the value of competition;
they have accepted the economic virtues of capitalist culture as necessary qualities of man.”
Perry Miller
| 100% Correct.
Due Aug 3 at 11:59pm
Points 75
Questions 16
Time Limit 60 Minutes
Instructions
The quiz:
Covers the Learn material from Module 6: Week 6.
Contains 16 multiple-choice, true/false, and essay questions.
Is limited to 1 hour.
Allows 1 attempt.
Is worth 75 points.
You may refer to your notes and textbooks at any time during the assessment.
Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module 6: Week 6.
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 39 minutes 60 out of 75 *
* Some questions not yet graded
Correct answers are hidden.
Score for this quiz: 60 out of 75 *
* Some questions not yet graded
Submitted Aug 3 at 12:24pm
This attempt took 39 minutes.
Question 1
pts
In the late 1890s, this economic historian called for an adjustment in the Marxist theory of history since
capitalism had turned out to be more adaptive and imaginative than expected. He advocated, then,
dropping the Marxist concept of sudden apocalyptic end to capitalism in favor of an evolution toward
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rse.Hero.com on 01-21-2026 13:11:52 GMT -06:00
, Frederick Engels
Eduard Bernstein
Gustav Schmoller
Thorstein Veblen
None of the above
Question 2
pts
This school of historical thought in the late 20th century-- epitomized by Howard Zinn-- sought to
integrate personal experience and commitment into their professional conduct and writing.
New Left
People's History
Neo-Consensus
Progressive
Nationalist
Question 3
pts
Karl Marx believed that following the collapse of capitalism, class struggle would end, and historians in
the new age would have little to do-- except simply record technological progress, production increases,
contentment, and happiness.
True
False
Question 4
pts
Adam Smith's 1776 The Wealth of Nations epitomized Classical, pre-Marx economic theory. If the
market's "invisible hand" was given free play, mankind would use capital, labor, and land most efficiently
in a global division of labor and experience constant improvement in economic matters.
True
False
Question 5
pts
This author of The American Political Tradition, and the Men Who Made It (1948) noted that “the major political traditions [in the
United States] have shared a belief in the rights of property, the philosophy of economic individualism, the value of competition;
they have accepted the economic virtues of capitalist culture as necessary qualities of man.”
Perry Miller
