Multiple Choice 1st test U.S. History II

The Fourteenth Amendment a. Had the support of almost all Republicans in Congress. b. Was not supported by a single Democrat in Congress. c. Did not grant African Americans the right to vote. d. All of the above. e. None of the above.

A

Which U.S. city became the world's center for iron and steel production? a. Chicago b. New York c. Pittsburgh d. Cleveland e. Kansas City

A

In class, I said that what two events were arguably the most important in human history? a. The Paleolithic and French Revolutions. b. The Neolithic and Industrial Revolutions. c. The American and Industrial Revolutions. d. The French and Russian Revolutions.

B

One significant economic impact of the "2nd Industrial Revolution" was a. A more stable economy. b. Frequent and prolonged economic recessions. c. A more equitable distribution of wealth. d. All of the above.

B

The writer whose work encouraged the passage of the Meat Inspection Act was: a. Ida Tarbell. b. Upton Sinclair. c. Theodore Dreiser. d. Henry George.

B

What made possible the "2nd Industrial Revolution" in America? a. Oil b. Railroads c. Textiles d. The cotton gin e. Cars

B

The Homestead Act of 1862 a. Gave land to ex slaves. b. Gave Indians property rights. c. Offered free land to settlers in the West. d. Redistributed private property.

C

What was the most basic reason that a majority of white Southerners opposed Reconstruction? a. The expansion of public education. b. The expanded power of state governments. c. The challenge to white supremacy. d. The economic impact.

C

Who was NOT a candidate in the 1912 presidential election? a. Eugene V. Debs. b. Theodore Roosevelt. c. William Jennings Bryan. d. William Howard Taft. e. Woodrow Wilson

C

For workers, the "second Industrial Revolution" meant a. Frequent periods of mass unemployment. b. Dangerous working conditions. c. Higher wages than industrial workers in Europe. d. All of the above. e. None of the above.

D

The 1894 Pullman Strike a. Was a victory for labor. b. Involved little violence. c. Had no impact on rail service. d. Collapsed when union leaders were jailed.

D

The Fifteenth Amendment a. Gave women the right to vote. b. Applied only to the South. c. Had much Democratic support. d. Gave African-American men the right to vote.

D

The Haymarket affair occurred in a. New York City b. Atlanta c. New Orleans d. Chicago e. San Francisco

D

The Philippine War a. Is well remembered today. b. Resulted in independence for the Philippines. c. Was little debated at the time. d. Was far longer and bloodier than the Spanish-American War.

D

The difference between "old" and "new" immigrants at the end of the 19th century was a. That the new immigrants were welcomed with open arms by most Americans. b. Their reasons for coming to the United States. c. The age of the typical immigrant. d. That the new immigrants mostly came from southern and eastern Europe.

D

What was used by southern whites to maintain domination over blacks after Reconstruction? a. Disenfranchisement b. Racial segregation c. Inferior education d. All of the above. e. None of the above.

D

The Compromise (or Bargain) of 1877 a. Allowed Samuel Tilden to become President. b. Called for the passage of the Fifteenth Amendment. c. Ended Reconstruction. d. None of the above. e. All of the above.

E

The Progressive movement drew its strength from: a. Workers. b. Military leaders. c. Farmers. d. Big Business. e. Middle-class reformers.

E

Who claimed to have converted the white South from corruption and "black Republican" rule? a. Redeemers b. Scalawags c. Carpetbaggers d. Robber Barons e. Republicans

E