Question 1

Around 1900, what urban gathering place often hosted political discussions as well as social gatherings for immigrants and working-class men?

Accepted Answer

A)  coffeehouses 
B)  diners 
C)  dance halls 
D)  tenements 
E)  saloons 
A)  coffeehouses 
B)  diners 
C)  dance halls 
D)  tenements 
E)  saloons

Question 2

President James A. Garfield was assassinated by a former Union soldier because Garfield publicly opposed civil rights for black Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Discuss the status of the American economy as the nineteenth century came to an end. Be sure to include the issues of currency and the tension between the silverites and the goldbugs.

Accepted Answer

As the nineteenth century came to an end

Question 4

How did the nature of politics during the Gilded Age contribute to political corruption and stalemate?

Accepted Answer

During the Gilded Age, the nature of pol

Question 5

How did urban growth and the increasingly important role of science influence leisure activities, cultural life, and social policy in the Gilded Age?

Accepted Answer

During the Gilded Age, urban growth and

Question 6

Which of the following accurately describes Cleveland's response to the depression of 1893?

Accepted Answer

A)  He led with such authority and promise that he managed to prevent a wave of labor unrest from occurring. 
B)  He acted too conservatively, causing the weak economy to have less money in circulation when it needed more. 
C)  As a populist, he had the primary objective of promoting capitalism and, in effect, refused to interfere in the economy. 
D)  He became a national hero because most of the country blamed the economic crisis on the Republicans and their legislation. 
E)  He sent Coxey's army to the hardest-hit regions of the country to help citizens cope with the economic downturn. 
A)  He led with such authority and promise that he managed to prevent a wave of labor unrest from occurring. 
B)  He acted too conservatively, causing the weak economy to have less money in circulation when it needed more. 
C)  As a populist, he had the primary objective of promoting capitalism and, in effect, refused to interfere in the economy. 
D)  He became a national hero because most of the country blamed the economic crisis on the Republicans and their legislation. 
E)  He sent Coxey's army to the hardest-hit regions of the country to help citizens cope with the economic downturn.

Question 7

What was the purpose of the "subtreasury plan"?

Accepted Answer

A)  It promoted deflation by withdrawing silver certificates from circulation. 
B)  It reestablished the gold standard. 
C)  It reclaimed unused land from the railroads. 
D)  It allowed farmers to secure low-interest government loans. 
E)  It said that the national bank could pull supplemental cash from private banks. 
A)  It promoted deflation by withdrawing silver certificates from circulation. 
B)  It reestablished the gold standard. 
C)  It reclaimed unused land from the railroads. 
D)  It allowed farmers to secure low-interest government loans. 
E)  It said that the national bank could pull supplemental cash from private banks.

Question 8

Compare social Darwinism and reform Darwinism. What were the basic assumptions of each movement?

Accepted Answer

Social Darwinism and reform Darwinism ar

Question 9

How effective were politicians in developing responses to the major economic and social problems of the Gilded Age?

Accepted Answer

The effectiveness of politicians in deve

Question 10

Which of the following statements accurately summarizes the nature of Gilded Age politics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Presidents tended to be far more powerful than parties during the Gilded Age, transforming the nature of the executive branch. 
B)  New movements and parties failed to arise at any point during the Gilded Age, as it came to be defined by the remarkable existing leadership. 
C)  Elections remained one of the few areas of politics that were untouched by the influence of Big Business. 
D)  Dominated by "special interests," the Gilded Age showed more political corruption than political innovation. 
E)  Gilded Age politicians struck a sharp contrast with leaders of Big Business in that politicians based their decisions on morality alone. 
A)  Presidents tended to be far more powerful than parties during the Gilded Age, transforming the nature of the executive branch. 
B)  New movements and parties failed to arise at any point during the Gilded Age, as it came to be defined by the remarkable existing leadership. 
C)  Elections remained one of the few areas of politics that were untouched by the influence of Big Business. 
D)  Dominated by "special interests," the Gilded Age showed more political corruption than political innovation. 
E)  Gilded Age politicians struck a sharp contrast with leaders of Big Business in that politicians based their decisions on morality alone.

Question 11

Which region of the United States had the greatest proportion of urban dwellers?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Northeast 
B)  the South 
C)  the middle Atlantic 
D)  the Far West 
E)  the Great Plains 
A)  the Northeast 
B)  the South 
C)  the middle Atlantic 
D)  the Far West 
E)  the Great Plains

Question 12

Which of the following was an important issue for the People's party in the election of 1896?

Accepted Answer

A)  reducing government regulation of business 
B)  the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act 
C)  federal Indian policy 
D)  preserving the gold standard 
E)  the free coinage of silver 
A)  reducing government regulation of business 
B)  the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act 
C)  federal Indian policy 
D)  preserving the gold standard 
E)  the free coinage of silver

Question 13

What distinguished the Granger movement from the Farmers' Alliances?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whereas the Grange had always focused solely on social and recreational activities as a means of raising awareness of the plight of farmers, the Alliances focused solely on political action. 
B)  Whereas the Grange enacted legislation only at the state level and often took out loans from banks, the Alliances focused solely on the local level and refused to participate in loans. 
C)  Whereas the Grange supported free-silver economic policies and low tariffs, the Alliances supported the gold standard and high tariffs. 
D)  Whereas the Grange failed to address declining crop prices and the inadequate amount of money in circulation, the Farmers' Alliances were created expressly to solve this problem. 
E)  Whereas the Grange was predominantly a wing of the Democratic party, the Alliances were predominantly a wing of the Republican party. 
A)  Whereas the Grange had always focused solely on social and recreational activities as a means of raising awareness of the plight of farmers, the Alliances focused solely on political action. 
B)  Whereas the Grange enacted legislation only at the state level and often took out loans from banks, the Alliances focused solely on the local level and refused to participate in loans. 
C)  Whereas the Grange supported free-silver economic policies and low tariffs, the Alliances supported the gold standard and high tariffs. 
D)  Whereas the Grange failed to address declining crop prices and the inadequate amount of money in circulation, the Farmers' Alliances were created expressly to solve this problem. 
E)  Whereas the Grange was predominantly a wing of the Democratic party, the Alliances were predominantly a wing of the Republican party.

Question 14

Why was the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 significant in American immigration history?

Accepted Answer

A)  It sent all the Chinese immigrants in the United States back to China, establishing a precedent for deporting long-established immigrants. 
B)  It barred Chinese laborers from entering the country, becoming the first federal law to restrict immigration on the basis of race and class. 
C)  It was the first time Congress was unable to override a presidential veto of an immigration law, highlighting the power of the executive branch. 
D)  It angered most Americans, leading to massive violent protests that would successfully prevent other immigrant groups from being targeted. 
E)  It removed all restrictions from American immigration law, reinvigorating the view of America as a country of immigrants. 
A)  It sent all the Chinese immigrants in the United States back to China, establishing a precedent for deporting long-established immigrants. 
B)  It barred Chinese laborers from entering the country, becoming the first federal law to restrict immigration on the basis of race and class. 
C)  It was the first time Congress was unable to override a presidential veto of an immigration law, highlighting the power of the executive branch. 
D)  It angered most Americans, leading to massive violent protests that would successfully prevent other immigrant groups from being targeted. 
E)  It removed all restrictions from American immigration law, reinvigorating the view of America as a country of immigrants.

Question 15

What was one reason why the Democratic convention in 1896 held in Chicago was one of the greatest turning points in American political history?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cleveland emerged as stronger than ever due to his success in quickly responding to and curbing the depression of 1893, setting a precedent for future presidents. 
B)  The economic issues of everyday people were largely forgotten, as candidates focused solely on how best to support Big Business in their speeches and campaigns to the public. 
C)  Promises made to African Americans and immigrants for the first time became the central focus of a presidential election, as they were considered the most influential block of voters. 
D)  The Democratic Party was fractured, and the Silverite, largely rural delegates surprised the party leadership and the "Gold Democrats," or "goldbugs," by capturing control of the convention. 
E)  For the first time since the Civil War, the Democrats developed a unified platform that would go on to earn them votes in all areas of the country and secure them a presidential victory. 
A)  Cleveland emerged as stronger than ever due to his success in quickly responding to and curbing the depression of 1893, setting a precedent for future presidents. 
B)  The economic issues of everyday people were largely forgotten, as candidates focused solely on how best to support Big Business in their speeches and campaigns to the public. 
C)  Promises made to African Americans and immigrants for the first time became the central focus of a presidential election, as they were considered the most influential block of voters. 
D)  The Democratic Party was fractured, and the Silverite, largely rural delegates surprised the party leadership and the "Gold Democrats," or "goldbugs," by capturing control of the convention. 
E)  For the first time since the Civil War, the Democrats developed a unified platform that would go on to earn them votes in all areas of the country and secure them a presidential victory.

Question 16

Why was the Interstate Commerce Commission created?

Accepted Answer

A)  to expand American exports 
B)  to regulate railroads 
C)  to encourage increased imports of foreign goods 
D)  to boost the dairy industry 
E)  to clean up corruption in politics 
A)  to expand American exports 
B)  to regulate railroads 
C)  to encourage increased imports of foreign goods 
D)  to boost the dairy industry 
E)  to clean up corruption in politics

Question 17

Why was Lester Frank Ward's Dynamic Sociology considered a challenge to William Graham Sumner's "social Darwinism"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whereas Ward embraced the notion of "survival of the fittest," Sumner embraced the notion of "survival of the smartest." 
B)  Whereas Ward believed that humans had no control over their destiny, Sumner argued that as the best fit organisms, humans had great power to promote public welfare. 
C)  Whereas Ward believed that Darwinian evolution was an important discovery, Sumner strongly felt that it went against the beliefs of Christianity. 
D)  Whereas Ward believed intellect, informed by science, gave humans the ability to shape social change, Sumner believed society functioned according to natural selection. 
E)  Whereas Ward denied the existence of evolution, Sumner focused entirely on the scientific theory of evolution as opposed to its social implications. 
A)  Whereas Ward embraced the notion of "survival of the fittest," Sumner embraced the notion of "survival of the smartest." 
B)  Whereas Ward believed that humans had no control over their destiny, Sumner argued that as the best fit organisms, humans had great power to promote public welfare. 
C)  Whereas Ward believed that Darwinian evolution was an important discovery, Sumner strongly felt that it went against the beliefs of Christianity. 
D)  Whereas Ward believed intellect, informed by science, gave humans the ability to shape social change, Sumner believed society functioned according to natural selection. 
E)  Whereas Ward denied the existence of evolution, Sumner focused entirely on the scientific theory of evolution as opposed to its social implications.

Question 18

Ellis Island was constructed outside the port of New York City in response to

Accepted Answer

A)  garbage and sanitation problems. 
B)  overflowing jails. 
C)  the massive influx of immigrants. 
D)  the harbor's lack of defense. 
E)  the growing need for housing and apartments. 
A)  garbage and sanitation problems. 
B)  overflowing jails. 
C)  the massive influx of immigrants. 
D)  the harbor's lack of defense. 
E)  the growing need for housing and apartments.

Question 19

One of the causes of the 1893 depression was failure of

Accepted Answer

A)  the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad. 
B)  the stock market. 
C)  the commodity price index. 
D)  housing starts in 1891 and 1892. 
E)  regulation of the railroads on the part of Cleveland. 
A)  the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad. 
B)  the stock market. 
C)  the commodity price index. 
D)  housing starts in 1891 and 1892. 
E)  regulation of the railroads on the part of Cleveland.

Question 20

Which of the following cultural movements developed due to the experiences of the Civil War, combined with an increasingly scientific approach to modern life?

Accepted Answer

A)  cubism 
B)  fundamentalism 
C)  transcendentalism 
D)  Romanticism 
E)  realism 
A)  cubism 
B)  fundamentalism 
C)  transcendentalism 
D)  Romanticism 
E)  realism

Exam 19: Political Stalemate and Rural Revolt

Around 1900, what urban gathering place often hosted political discussions as well as social gatherings for immigrants and working-class men?

President James A. Garfield was assassinated by a former Union soldier because Garfield publicly opposed civil rights for black Americans.

Discuss the status of the American economy as the nineteenth century came to an end. Be sure to include the issues of currency and the tension between the silverites and the goldbugs.

How did the nature of politics during the Gilded Age contribute to political corruption and stalemate?

How did urban growth and the increasingly important role of science influence leisure activities, cultural life, and social policy in the Gilded Age?

Which of the following accurately describes Cleveland's response to the depression of 1893?

What was the purpose of the "subtreasury plan"?

Compare social Darwinism and reform Darwinism. What were the basic assumptions of each movement?

How effective were politicians in developing responses to the major economic and social problems of the Gilded Age?

Which of the following statements accurately summarizes the nature of Gilded Age politics?

Which region of the United States had the greatest proportion of urban dwellers?

Which of the following was an important issue for the People's party in the election of 1896?

What distinguished the Granger movement from the Farmers' Alliances?

Why was the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 significant in American immigration history?

What was one reason why the Democratic convention in 1896 held in Chicago was one of the greatest turning points in American political history?

Why was the Interstate Commerce Commission created?

Why was Lester Frank Ward's Dynamic Sociology considered a challenge to William Graham Sumner's "social Darwinism"?

Ellis Island was constructed outside the port of New York City in response to

One of the causes of the 1893 depression was failure of

Which of the following cultural movements developed due to the experiences of the Civil War, combined with an increasingly scientific approach to modern life?

The Collision of Cultures

Englands Colonies

Colonial Ways of Life

From Colonies to States

The American Revolution

Strengthening the New Nation

The Early Republic

The Emergence of a Market Economy

Nationalism and Sectionalism

The Jacksonian Era

The South

Religion

Western Expansion

The Gathering Storm

The War of the Union

The Era of Reconstruction

Business and Labor in the Industrial Era

The New South and the New West

Seizing an American Empire

The Progressive Era

America and the Great War

A Clash of Cultures

The Reactionary Twenties

The Great Depression

The Second World War

The Cold War and the Fair Deal

Cold War America

A New Frontier and a Great Society

Rebellion and Reaction

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