AK History Speedback 6 Questions and Answers Rated A

AK History Speedback 6 Questions and Answers Rated A When Alaska was first purchased there was considerable controversy in the southeast region of Alaska. However, there was little resistance in the north and interior regions of Alaska, what made these areas different from the southeast? The Native Alaskans in the area were peaceful. There wasn't a push to colonize these areas. The Native Alaskans of the area were unaware of the purchase. Native Alaskans and American settlers had diplomatic meetings in these areas. The Native Alaskans of the area were unaware of the purchase. The original WAMCATS began as what kind of communication system? television satellite radio telegraph telegraph What is the most important right given to Alaskans, by Congress, as a result of the Organic Act of 1912 that made Alaska a territory? the right to create their own laws for land management the right to tax big businesses, including commercial fisheries the right to women's suffrage the right to a territorial legislature The right to a territorial legislature. What is the largest national forest in not only Alaska, but also the United States? Copper River Delta Chugach Tongass Kenai Penisula Tongass What was one of the major reasons the Matanuska Valley Colony Project was controversial? Some people disapproved of using federal funds on a territory. It was more expensive than similar projects in other areas. It displaced a small number of local families. Some people considered it too small to have any real impact. It was more expensive than similar projects in other areas. What type of ships were most prominent in the late 1800s and early 1900s throughout Alaska? tug boats steamships whaling ships cargo ships steamships How was Ernest Gruening involved in the Anti-Discrimination Act? He initially vetoed the bill. He was the governor during the period of the act. He was a strong opponent of the bill. He authored the original bill. He was the governor during the period of the act. What was the purpose behind many New Deal projects like Matanuska Valley? to create large cities in underdeveloped areas to provide jobs so people could work to give money to small business to revitalize the economy to move people from rural areas to the cities To provide jobs so people could work. William Paul Sr. testified against the Alaska Literacy Act of 1925. Why would he be so opposed to the act? It created expensive private schools. It contained a grandfather clause. It did not allow for funding of adult literacy programs. It discriminated against Native Alaskans. It discriminated against Native Alaskans. The first Organic Act provided Alaskans new political powers and freedoms. Which aspect of the first Organic Act were citizens most interested in? ownership of land establishment and support of schools interpretation of laws in local courts mining claims mining claims Why were the Alaska Native Brotherhood (ANB) and Alaska Native Sisterhood (ANS) organized? to create a fraternal organization without political affiliations to unite different lobbying efforts to petition the US government for separate governments for Native Alaskans to establish Native Alaskan boarding schools To unite different lobbying efforts. What was Judge Wickersham's greatest contribution to the statehood efforts of Alaska? wrote the bill that brought railroads to Alaska helped gain territorial status for Alaska established Mount McKinley (Denali) as a national park voted as a member of Congress Helped gain territorial status for Alaska. How was World War II in Alaska different from World War II in the rest of the United States? There was no need to ration material resources in Alaska It wasn't different at all. Alaskan residents lived with the threat of bombings. Japanese-Americans in Alaska weren't moved to camps. Alaskan residents lived with the threat of bombings. What was the primary purpose of the Matanuska Valley Project? to create dams for the rivers in the Matanuska-Susitna valleys to grant mining rights in the Matanuska-Susitna region to create small airports throughout the region to provide opportunities for people suffering from the Great Depression To provide opportunities for people suffering from the Great Depression. Why were many smaller airlines put out of business by the Civil Aeronautics Authority? The CAA was created to restrict air traffic. The smaller airlines couldn't afford to meet government requirements. The CAA introduced jet travel that cut flight times in half. As a larger corporation, the CAA could offer better prices. The smaller airlines couldn't afford to meet government requirements. What has been the economic effect of the strong military presence in Alaska? Housing prices have gone down. New jobs have been created. The military has brought in more businesses. There has been no significant effect. New jobs have been created. What does NOT fall under the stewardship of the National Park Service in Alaska? conservation of scenery conservation of all timber conservation of historic objects conservation of wildlife Conservation of all timber. Overall, what did New Deal programs such as the Matanuska Valley Project accomplish? gave immediate, but limited relief brought the country out of the Depression created a feeling of entitlement were useless after World War II Gave immediate, but limited relief. Why do Alaskans celebrate Elizabeth Peratrovich Day? She was the first woman to enter the Iditarod race. She was the first woman to earn her pilot's license in Alaska. She played a significant role in the passage of the Anti-Discrimination Act. She established the Alaska Native Sisterhood (ANS). She played a significant role in the passage of the Anti-Discrimination Act. What purpose did army and navy bases in Alaska serve during the Cold War? They provided launch sites for covert strikes against the Soviet Union. They provided a supply point for units headed to the Soviet Union. They sent anti-communist broadcasts into the Soviet Union. They tracked army, navy, and air movement in the Soviet Union. They tracked army, navy, and air movement in the Soviet union.