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Describe political and domestic events after the Reconstruction.
Ans: The Reconstruction did not accomplish its original goals.
1. Establish economic stability to southern states
2. Protect civil rights of newly freed African Americans
Most african americans felt the Reconstruction was a failure.
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Compare and contrast the views of Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. Du
Bois.
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Ans: Booker T. Washington believed African Americans should seek
economic stability before equal rights.
W. E. B. Du Bois believed the government had a duty to enforce civil rights
for African Americans. (based on 13th, 14th, and 15th amendment)
Recount the events of the Great Railroad Strike of 1877.
Ans: The nation was in the Great Depression, many businesses and
workers were suffering and unemployed. Those who had jobs had their
salaries cut. Railroad workers walked off the job and began the Great
Railroad Strike. They refused to move until they got management to restore
their wages. In the end it increased awareness of working conditions.
Describe the Desert Land Act and the Timber and Stone Act.
Ans: Desert Land Act - provided 640 acres at $1.25 per acre to anyone who
would agree to irrigate and cultivate the land within three years.
Timber and Stone Act - This law was designed to encourage development of
western forest land. Land that was judged unfit for farming was sold by the
government for logging or mining.
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Examine editorial cartoons.
Ans: .......
Explain the reasons for government involvement in big business.
Ans: To protect the consumers or customers/economy from getting
corrupt.
Describe the desire to change the money to and from the gold standard.
Ans: The nation had a de facto silver standard, because silver was more
easily available than gold. When the Civil War came, the government
issued "greenback" currency that was simply fiat money—money that had
value because the government said that it did.
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Abandoning the gold standard helped the economy grow.
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Describe the rise of labor unions, collective bargaining, and strikes.
Ans: Many employees felt their work environment was unjust. When
trying to negotiate with management about wages and benefits, nothing was
done. And they went on strike until they got better working conditions.
Describe events that brought the United States to world prominence.
Ans: Railroads (?)
Describe the events and results of the Spanish American War.
US History U3 Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers (100% Correct Answers) /Already
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Describe political and domestic events after the Reconstruction.
Ans: The Reconstruction did not accomplish its original goals.
1. Establish economic stability to southern states
2. Protect civil rights of newly freed African Americans
Most african americans felt the Reconstruction was a failure.
© 2025 All rights reserved®
Compare and contrast the views of Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. Du
Bois.
Exampromax - Stuvia US
Ans: Booker T. Washington believed African Americans should seek
economic stability before equal rights.
W. E. B. Du Bois believed the government had a duty to enforce civil rights
for African Americans. (based on 13th, 14th, and 15th amendment)
Recount the events of the Great Railroad Strike of 1877.
Ans: The nation was in the Great Depression, many businesses and
workers were suffering and unemployed. Those who had jobs had their
salaries cut. Railroad workers walked off the job and began the Great
Railroad Strike. They refused to move until they got management to restore
their wages. In the end it increased awareness of working conditions.
Describe the Desert Land Act and the Timber and Stone Act.
Ans: Desert Land Act - provided 640 acres at $1.25 per acre to anyone who
would agree to irrigate and cultivate the land within three years.
Timber and Stone Act - This law was designed to encourage development of
western forest land. Land that was judged unfit for farming was sold by the
government for logging or mining.
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Examine editorial cartoons.
Ans: .......
Explain the reasons for government involvement in big business.
Ans: To protect the consumers or customers/economy from getting
corrupt.
Describe the desire to change the money to and from the gold standard.
Ans: The nation had a de facto silver standard, because silver was more
easily available than gold. When the Civil War came, the government
issued "greenback" currency that was simply fiat money—money that had
value because the government said that it did.
© 2025 All rights reserved®
Abandoning the gold standard helped the economy grow.
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Describe the rise of labor unions, collective bargaining, and strikes.
Ans: Many employees felt their work environment was unjust. When
trying to negotiate with management about wages and benefits, nothing was
done. And they went on strike until they got better working conditions.
Describe events that brought the United States to world prominence.
Ans: Railroads (?)
Describe the events and results of the Spanish American War.
