US HISTORY 105 us history since 1865 Unit 1 milestone quiz (answered) latest Update (100% correct Answers)

1 Because of the economic downturn in the 1890s, many Americans organized in order to seek relief from corporations and elected officials. Choose the statement that reflects an action undertaken in the 1890s to improve conditions for workers. CONCEPT Economic Depression and Labor Unrest in the 1890s 2 Choose the most accurate statement about the nature of politics in the Gilded Age. CONCEPT Gilded Age Politics 3 Consider this political cartoon from 1891 that depicts Uncle Sam in front of a crowd of immigrants. A judge tells Uncle Sam, "If Immigration was properly Restricted you would no longer be troubled with Anarchy, Socialism, the Mafia and such kindred evils!" Some of the labels on the immigrants include: “German socialist,” “Polish vagabond,” and “English convict.” Choose the statement that best reflects how new immigrants to America were viewed by citizens as illustrated in the cartoon. CONCEPT Late 19th Century Immigrant Experience 4 Choose the true statement about the Knights of Labor. CONCEPT Working Class Life and Labor Unions in the Gilded Age 5 Which statement about populism most closely aligns with historian Michael Kazin’s interpretation of the term? CONCEPT How Historians View Populism 6 Rosemary is curious about the history of the Amish in America and begins her research at the library. As a historian, she is aware of possible influences on her interpretation of events. Which factor should be allowed to influence her interpretation? CONCEPT The Historian's Practice 7 In the summer of 1893, a young historian, Frederick Jackson Turner, presented a paper that explained his views on the significance of the frontier in American history. Choose the statement that best reflects Turner’s views on the significance of the Western frontier. • Turner regretted the need for the subjugation of Native Americans. • Turner examined the ways in which settlers interacted with each other to form unique societies on the frontier. • Turner included women in his argument, suggesting that the West was for all people and not just rugged, masculine individuals. • Turner stated that Western expansion repeated American history by demonstrating and reinforcing the exceptionalism and progress of the American people. CONCEPT The Frontier in American History 8 Hannah runs a hospitality business with Ray and Susan, backed by a group of investors who provide the funding but rely on Hannah and company to operate the business. What term best describes this type of business arrangement? CONCEPT Corporations and Industry in the Late 19th Century 9 Choose the true statement about the nature of the rural economy in the late 19th century. CONCEPT Rural America in the Late 19th Century 10 Choose the statement that best reflects an argument used by Chief Joseph to oppose federal assimilation. CONCEPT Western Conquest and Indian Assimilation 11 Which statement best reflects the significance of the election of 1896? CONCEPT The Election of 1896 12 Which of the following men was associated with the growth of the Populist Party in the late 19th century? CONCEPT Rural America in the Late 19th Century 13 "In the 1930s Dust Bowl, soil across large swathes of the American midwest dried out and was carried into the air creating massive dust storms like this one." A historian would most likely make this statement if they were analyzing this image through what historical lens? • Race • Environment • Economics • Class CONCEPT The Lenses of History 14 Which list of activities best represents the basic practices of historians? • o Applying historical lenses, o asking questions about the nature of history, o compiling facts about past events and o interpreting evidence from the past • o Maintaining consistency in historical narratives over time, o asking questions about the nature of history, o insisting on a single narrative for the past and o referencing strongly biased secondary sources • o Applying historical lenses, o asking questions about the future, o compiling facts about past events and o stating personal opinions about the past • o Asking questions about the future, CONCEPT The Historian's Practice 15 Consider the excerpt from a speech given by the former slave and abolitionist Frederick Douglass to the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society: "I have had but one idea for the last three years to present to the American people, and the phraseology in which I clothe it is the old abolition phraseology. I am for the 'immediate, unconditional, and universal' enfranchisement of the black man, in every State in the Union. [Loud applause.] Without this, his liberty is a mockery; without this, you might as well almost retain the old name of slavery for his condition; for in fact, if he is not the slave of the individual master, he is the slave of society, and holds his liberty as a privilege, not as a right. He is at the mercy of the mob, and has no means of protecting himself." Which question would be most relevant for analyzing this historical speech? CONCEPT Analyzing Primary Sources 16 Choose the factor that was most likely an effect of rapid industrialization in the United States during the late 19th century. • Improvements in communication such as the telephone • Local safety regulations on tenement housing • Increased reliance on local shops and markets • Rapid growth of the interstate highway system CONCEPT Growth of the City 17 Which of these is an example of a primary source for historical research on America's westward expansion? CONCEPT Analyzing Primary Sources 18 Choose the statement that applies equally to the "Old South" and the "New South." CONCEPT Race in the New South 19 What was one reason numerous social reform movements emerged in the late 1800s? CONCEPT Growth of the City 20 White Democrats, or "redeemers," were central to the development of the Jim Crow system in the South during the late 19th century. Which statement most represents their efforts? CONCEPT Race in the New South 21 In the late 19th century, the consolidation of manufacturing in large cities, along with an ever-growing railroad system, changed the nature of consumerism in rural America. Choose the most accurate statement about these changes in rural consumption practices. CONCEPT Industrialization and Consumer Culture 22 Several ideologies—social Darwinism, the self-made man and the Gospel of Wealth—emerged in the Gilded Age, each with its advocates. Choose the statement most likely spoken by Henry George. CONCEPT The Gilded Age 23 Read the newspaper excerpt from the Austin Weekly Statesman about a railroad strike in Fort Worth, Texas in 1886. "Governor Ireland, who was present, said the quarrel between the Knights of Labor and the railroads did not concern the state. The lawlessness existing here was the matter with which the state had to deal. Every order had among its members a heap of bad men, and would not undertake to become responsible for them. The Knights of Labor made a great mistake in permitting a man in another state to order men in Texas to quit work, who struck without being able to give any reason except that they had been ordered out. He did not believe the Knights of Labor sanctioned lawlessness." What group of people's perspective is being described in this excerpt? CONCEPT Labor Conflict in the Gilded Age 24 By the late 1800s, some settlers’ dreams of the West were not matched by the realities. Choose the statement that describes one of these “realities.” • “I will succeed as a hard-working individual because I will have the freedom to do as I wish.” • “I will be self-sufficient because all I need is the land to profit from my own labor.” • “The establishment of bonanza farms offers opportunities to work the land for a wage.” • “It is my destiny as a white American to claim and tame this rugged landscape.” CONCEPT Homesteading Show Less