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US History U3 Questions and Answers and
Graded
Describe political and domestic events after the Reconstruction.
Correct Answer
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
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failure.
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Compare and contrast the views of Booker T. Washington and W. E. B.
Du Bois.
Correct Answer
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.
Correct Answer
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
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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.
Correct Answer
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.
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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.
Examine editorial cartoons.
Correct Answer
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Explain the reasons for government involvement in big business.
Correct Answer
To protect the consumers or customers/economy from
getting corrupt.
Describe the desire to change the money to and from the gold standard.
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US History U3 Questions and Answers and
Graded
Describe political and domestic events after the Reconstruction.
Correct Answer
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
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failure.
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Compare and contrast the views of Booker T. Washington and W. E. B.
Du Bois.
Correct Answer
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.
Correct Answer
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
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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.
Correct Answer
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.
© 2025 Assignment Expert
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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.
Examine editorial cartoons.
Correct Answer
.......
Explain the reasons for government involvement in big business.
Correct Answer
To protect the consumers or customers/economy from
getting corrupt.
Describe the desire to change the money to and from the gold standard.
