APUSH multiple choice practice test
Questions 3-4 refer to the following excerpt from "The Gospel of Wealth" written by Andrew Carnegie in 1889: "The problem of our age is the proper administration of wealth, so that the ties of brotherhood may still bind together the rich and poor in harmonious relationship. The conditions of human life have not only been changed, but revolutionized, within the past few hundred years. In former days there was little difference between the dwelling, dress, food, and environment of the chief and those of his retainers...The contrast between the palace of the millionaire and the cottage of the laborer with us to-day measures the change which has come with civilization." What did the "Gospel of Wealth" suggest as an answer to the inequality Carnegie observed?
Benefactors should use their wealth to create greater economic opportunity.
Which of the following industrialists/entrepreneurs is matched with their correct industry?
Cornelius Vanderbilt - Railroads
Questions 8-9 refer to the following excerpt from The Subjective Necessity for Social Settlement written by Jane Addams in 1892: "It is not difficult to see that although America is pledged to the democratic ideal, the view of democracy has been partial, and that its best achievement thus far has been pushed along the line of the franchise. Democracy has made little attempt to assert itself in social affairs...We hasten to give the franchise to the immigrant from a sense of justice, from a tradition that he ought to have it, while we dub him with epithets deriding his past life or present occupation, and feel no duty to invite him to our houses." Which of the following characteristics of immigrants from southern and eastern Europe did NOT contribute to cultural tension after they arrived in America in the late 19th century?
Immigrants unanimously supported temperance laws.
Questions 1-2 refer to the following excerpt from an article describing the annexation of Hawaii in 1893: "On one side, an ill-advised queen, seeking by intrigue and by unwise, if not disreputable, alliances to save her nationality, but supported by the passionate instincts of nearly the whole Hawaiian people; and on the other side a foreign population, who had in many cases assumed the duties of citizenship without realizing the extent of its responsibilities, and who proclaimed that the commercial interests of the foreign-born must outweigh the national interests of the Hawaiian-born citizen." Why did the United States annex Hawaii?
In order to protect the economic interests of sugar planters.
Questions 3-4 refer to the following excerpt from "The Gospel of Wealth" written by Andrew Carnegie in 1889: "The problem of our age is the proper administration of wealth, so that the ties of brotherhood may still bind together the rich and poor in harmonious relationship. The conditions of human life have not only been changed, but revolutionized, within the past few hundred years. In former days there was little difference between the dwelling, dress, food, and environment of the chief and those of his retainers...The contrast between the palace of the millionaire and the cottage of the laborer with us to-day measures the change which has come with civilization." What changes led to the inequality Carnegie described during the late 19th century?
Increasing industrialization and economic consolidation.
Questions 14-15 refer to the following excerpt from Godey's Lady's Book: "Remember the Lady's Book is not a mere luxury; it is a necessity. There is no lady who takes the Book that does not save twice the price of it in a year in the matter of domestic economy. Its receipts, its patterns, its needle-work, its instructions in housekeeping are invaluable to the housekeeper." How does this excerpt relate to the 19th century concepts of domesticity and separate spheres?
It shows how widespread the concepts were and urged women to conform.
Which of the following social reformers is correctly matched with their area of focus?
Lincoln Steffens - corruption of America's city governments
Questions 8-9 refer to the following excerpt from The Subjective Necessity for Social Settlement written by Jane Addams in 1892: "It is not difficult to see that although America is pledged to the democratic ideal, the view of democracy has been partial, and that its best achievement thus far has been pushed along the line of the franchise. Democracy has made little attempt to assert itself in social affairs...We hasten to give the franchise to the immigrant from a sense of justice, from a tradition that he ought to have it, while we dub him with epithets deriding his past life or present occupation, and feel no duty to invite him to our houses." Was the relationship between immigrants and political machines in the late 19th century cooperative or oppositional?
Political machines provided favors to immigrants in exchange for votes.
Questions 10-11 refer to the following excerpt from the Louisiana Black Codes of 1865: "Sec. 1. Be it ordained by the police jury of the parish of St. Landry, That no negro shall be allowed to pass within the limits of said parish without special permit in writing from his employer. Whoever shall violate this provision shall pay a fine of two dollars and fifty cents, or in default thereof shall be forced to work four days on the public road, or suffer corporeal punishment as provided hereinafter. . . Sec. 4. . . . Every negro is required to be in the regular service of some white person, or former owner, who shall be held responsible for the conduct of said negro." What impact did Reconstruction have on the legal rights of freedmen living in the post-bellum South?
Reconstruction had few benefits because federal laws were poorly enforced.
Questions 10-11 refer to the following excerpt from the Louisiana Black Codes of 1865: "Sec. 1. Be it ordained by the police jury of the parish of St. Landry, That no negro shall be allowed to pass within the limits of said parish without special permit in writing from his employer. Whoever shall violate this provision shall pay a fine of two dollars and fifty cents, or in default thereof shall be forced to work four days on the public road, or suffer corporeal punishment as provided hereinafter. . . Sec. 4. . . . Every negro is required to be in the regular service of some white person, or former owner, who shall be held responsible for the conduct of said negro." How much economic opportunity did blacks have in the post-bellum South?
Sharecropping meant blacks had were trapped in a cycle of economic dependency.
Question 1 CORRECT Questions 1-2 refer to the following excerpt from an article describing the annexation of Hawaii in 1893: Questions 1-2 refer to the following excerpt from an article describing the annexation of Hawaii in 1893: "On one side, an ill-advised queen, seeking by intrigue and by unwise, if not disreputable, alliances to save her nationality, but supported by the passionate instincts of nearly the whole Hawaiian people; and on the other side a foreign population, who had in many cases assumed the duties of citizenship without realizing the extent of its responsibilities, and who proclaimed that the commercial interests of the foreign-born must outweigh the national interests of the Hawaiian-born citizen." What connection, if any, did Social Darwinism have to American imperialism?
Social Darwinism supported American imperialism by arguing some people were naturally inferior to others
Questions 12-13 refer to the following excerpt from a letter by Harry Shirley, a member of the Caddo Indian tribe, who attended the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in 1882: "...we got at Carlisle on Thursday and when we got here I did not like the place but since I have being here two or three days I have got used to the place and I like it very well but when we got I felt very home sick and be sure and send my bow and some spike arrows. And we go to church every Sunday. And I have a blue suit to where (sic) and there was one Shyenne (sic) boy shot himself with a pistol... the boys have a nice green lawn in which play Kicking a football." Which of the following statements best describes the status of Native American tribes in the late 19th century?
The US government no longer treated the tribes as sovereign units and forced them onto modest reservations.
Questions 14-15 refer to the following excerpt from Godey's Lady's Book: "Remember the Lady's Book is not a mere luxury; it is a necessity. There is no lady who takes the Book that does not save twice the price of it in a year in the matter of domestic economy. Its receipts, its patterns, its needle-work, its instructions in housekeeping are invaluable to the housekeeper." What factors contributed to the growth of the middle class during the late 19th century?
The expansion of educational opportunities and increasing professional employment.
Questions 12-13 refer to the following excerpt from a letter by Harry Shirley, a member of the Caddo Indian tribe, who attended the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in 1882: "...we got at Carlisle on Thursday and when we got here I did not like the place but since I have being here two or three days I have got used to the place and I like it very well but when we got I felt very home sick and be sure and send my bow and some spike arrows. And we go to church every Sunday. And I have a blue suit to where (sic) and there was one Shyenne (sic) boy shot himself with a pistol... the boys have a nice green lawn in which play Kicking a football." What impact did the Indian boarding schools have on Native American culture?
They accelerated the cultural assimilation process although not in a uniform fashion.
Questions 5-6 refer to the following excerpt from the Populist Party's 1892 platform: "The urban workmen are denied the right to organize for self-protection, imported pauperized labor beats down their wages, a hireling standing army, unrecognized by our laws, is established to shoot them down, and they are rapidly degenerating into European conditions. The fruits of the toil of millions are badly stolen to build up colossal fortunes for a few, unprecedented in the history of mankind; and the possessors of these, in turn, despise the Republic and endanger liberty. From the same prolific womb of governmental injustice we breed the two great classes — tramps and millionaires." What was the most common method workers used to confront business owners and managers during the late 19th century?
They formed labor unions and called for strikes.
Questions 5-6 refer to the following excerpt from the Populist Party's 1892 platform: "The urban workmen are denied the right to organize for self-protection, imported pauperized labor beats down their wages, a hireling standing army, unrecognized by our laws, is established to shoot them down, and they are rapidly degenerating into European conditions. The fruits of the toil of millions are badly stolen to build up colossal fortunes for a few, unprecedented in the history of mankind; and the possessors of these, in turn, despise the Republic and endanger liberty. From the same prolific womb of governmental injustice we breed the two great classes — tramps and millionaires." What position did the Populist Party take on laissez-faire economics?
They opposed laissez-faire economics because it rejected government regulation.
Question 7 refers to the following excerpt from the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882: "Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That from and after the expiration of ninety days next after the passage of this act, and until the expiration of ten years next after the passage of this act, the coming of Chinese laborers to the United States be, and the same is hereby, suspended; and during such suspension it shall not be lawful for any Chinese laborer to come, or having so come after the expiration of said ninety days to remain within the United States." Why did Congressmen enact the Chinese Exclusion Act?
They wanted to reduce economic competition from Chinese laborers.
The spread of the industrial economy to impact all Americans in the latter half of the 19th century can be seen by
US Postal Service rural free delivery of Sears and Roebuck catalogs
Corporate consolidation in the latter half of the 19th Century was restricted most effectively by which of the following
anti-combination laws at the state level
The "City Beautiful" movement in the latter half of the 19th Century focused on which of the following efforts?
attempts by municipal planners to preserve "green space" in the city environment through parks and boulevards
Enclosure of Western land with barbed wire led to conflict between landowners and which of the following groups?
cowboys
In the latter half of the 19th century, economic policies favored by the Republican party featured a focus on which of the following goals?
high tariffs
Promoters of the "New South" in the years following the Civil War sought to promote
modernization of the Southern economy
In the last decades of the 19th century, immigration patterns shifted due to increased emigration from which of the following areas?
southern and eastern Europe
The Bessemer process revolutionized which of the following industries
steel creation
Western farmers in the latter half of the 19th century were negatively impacted by all of the following except for
the Boll Weevil
Which of the following acts allotted land to individual Native American heads of household
the Dawes Act
The Knights of Labor markedly declined in membership due to false allegations of being associated with anarchists in which of the following union actions?
the Haymarket Square protest
Populists in the latter half of the 19th Century advocated for all of the following except for
the continuation of the Gold Standard
The Supreme Court decision to overturn Granger laws in Wabash v. Illinois (1886) led to
the creation of the Interstate Commerce Commission
