Exam 6: The Duel for North America 1608-1763

The following questions refer to the image below. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division -Which of the following groups most directly attempted to respond to the claims made by Henry George?

The following questions refer to the excerpt below. "…There are two ideas of government.There are those who believe that,if you will only legislate to make the well-to-do prosperous,their prosperity will leak through on those below.The Democratic idea,however,has been that if you legislate to make the masses prosperous,their prosperity will find its way up through every class which rests upon them…Having behind us the producing masses of this nation and the world,supported by the commercial interests,the laboring interests,and the toilers everywhere we will answer their demand for a gold standard by saying to them: You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns;you shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold." William Jennings Bryan,1896 -This excerpt would be most useful to historians as a source of information about which of the following?

The following questions refer to the excerpt below. "… Of all the races and varieties of men which have suffered from this feeling,the colored people of this country have endured most… The African origin can be instantly recognized,though they may be several removes from the typical African race…They are Negroes-and that is enough,in the eye of this unreasoning prejudice,to justify indignity and violence.In nearly every department of American life they are confronted by this insidious influence…It meets them at the workshop,and factory,when they apply for work.It meets them at the church,at the hotel,at the ballot box,and worst of all,it meets them in the jury box… Everything against the person with the hated color is promptly taken for granted;while everything in his favor is received with suspicion and doubt." Frederick Douglass,The Color Line,1891 -Which of the following developments most directly supported the central argument made by Douglass?

"The sod wall is about 2 feet thick at the ground,and slopes off on the outside to about 14 inches at the top.The roof is composed of a ridge pole and rafters of rough split logs… Occasionally a newcomer has a "bee," and the neighbors for miles around gather at his claim and put up his house in a day… tried a new dodge with the cornmeal.Mixed it with a little water and salt…My supper will be a slice of ham boiled with beans,and a slice of bread.How is that for high toned?..." Howard Ruede,1877 -This excerpt most directly reflects

The following questions refer to the excerpt below. "…Whenever the white man treats the Indian as they treat each other,then we will have no more wars.We shall all be alike-brothers of one father and one mother,with one sky above us and one country around us,and one government for all. Then the Great Spirit Chief who rules above will smile upon this land,and send rain to wash out the bloody spots made by brothers' hands from the face of the earth.For this time the Indian race are waiting and praying.I hope that no more groans of wounded men and women will ever go to the ear of the Great Spirit Chief above,and that all people may be one people." Chief Joseph,"An Indian's View of Indian Affairs," 1879 -Which of the following was the most significant source of conflict between Americans and American Indians?

The following questions refer to the excerpt below. "…Our country finds itself confronted by conditions for which there is no precedent in the history of the world;our annual agricultural productions amount to billions of dollars in value,which must,within a few weeks or months,be exchanged for billions of dollars' worth of commodities consumed in their production…We believe that the power of government -in other words,of the people-should be expanded… as rapidly and as far as the good sense of an intelligent people and the teachings of experience shall justify,to the end that oppression,injustice,and poverty shall eventually cease in the land…." Preamble of the Populist Platform,1892 -One factor that contributed to the grievances of the Populists was the

The following questions refer to the excerpt below. "American farming is growing less profitable and less encouraging.In a country possessing so many faculties of cheap production this discouraging aspect of agriculture must be and is the result of other than natural causes.The annual additions of wealth under the enlightened system of agriculture are enormous,but from the unequal divisions of the profits of labor and the unjust discriminations made against it,the enlistments of property show that the farmers of the United States are not prospering…The farmers of America have on all occasions shown themselves to be a patient and enduring people…" 13^th National Meeting of the Grange,1868 -Which of the following developments did movements like the Grange most directly contribute to?

The following questions refer to the excerpt below. "…You should support him,not because he is a negro gentleman,but because his record is consistent.For years he has been the only Republican Senator from the Southern section where the party has lost control,and hundreds of thousands of citizens are on the verge of disfranchisement who occupies his place without question,and that his official conduct is without reproach,and approved by all parties,while his political vote has been invariably cast with the Republican party is a fact….The nomination of Mr Bruce would culminate the idea of Horace Greely,of Thaddeus Stevens,of Abraham Lincoln,of Chas Sumner,of Ulysses Grant,of Jas G.Blaine,of Jno Sherman,and indeed of the great Republican party and relieve the nation at once of the question of caste in American politics.Horace Greely said of the finance the way to "resume is to resume" and the party should understand that the way to execute the constitution and the laws is to show determination to execute them." Circular Letter by J.Milton Turner to Republican delegates at the National Convention to nominate a Presidential candidate,May 20,1880 -Which of the following severely limited the political progress of individuals like the Republican Senator mentioned in the passage?

The following questions refer to the painting below. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington,D.C[LC-USZC4-3246] Thomas Moran,Tower Falls and Sulphur Mountain,Yellowstone,1875 -The style of this painting most nearly reflects the cultural trends of

"The sod wall is about 2 feet thick at the ground,and slopes off on the outside to about 14 inches at the top.The roof is composed of a ridge pole and rafters of rough split logs… Occasionally a newcomer has a "bee," and the neighbors for miles around gather at his claim and put up his house in a day… tried a new dodge with the cornmeal.Mixed it with a little water and salt…My supper will be a slice of ham boiled with beans,and a slice of bread.How is that for high toned?..." Howard Ruede,1877 -Which of the following was a direct cause of the migration westward post-Civil War?

The following questions refer to the image below. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division -Which of the following best reflects the attitude toward labor strikes presented in the image?

Directions: In your response you should do the following: •State a relevant thesis that directly addresses all parts of the question. •Support your argument with evidence,using specific examples. •Apply historical thinking skills as directed by the question. •Synthesize the elements above into a persuasive essay that extends your argument,connects it to a different historical context,or connects it to a different category of analysis. -Analyze and evaluate how over time the business leaders of the industrial era monopolized their industries.

"…The most important effect of the frontier has been in the promotion of democracy here and in Europe…the frontier is a product of individualism.Complex society is precipitated by the wilderness into a kind of primitive organization based on family…The frontier individualism has from the beginning promoted democracy…The democracy born of free land,strong in selfishness and individualism,intolerant of administrative experience and education,and pressing individual liberty beyond its proper bounds,has its dangers as well as its benefits…from the conditions of frontier life came intellectual traits of profound importance…" Frederick Jackson Turner,"The Significance of the Frontier in American History," 1893 Using the excerpt above,answer parts a,b,and c. a)Briefly explain ONE American identity resulting from the frontier experience. b)Briefly explain ONE additional American identity resulting from the frontier experience. c)Briefly explain how the frontier affected American democracy.

The following questions refer to the excerpt below. "…You should support him,not because he is a negro gentleman,but because his record is consistent.For years he has been the only Republican Senator from the Southern section where the party has lost control,and hundreds of thousands of citizens are on the verge of disfranchisement who occupies his place without question,and that his official conduct is without reproach,and approved by all parties,while his political vote has been invariably cast with the Republican party is a fact….The nomination of Mr Bruce would culminate the idea of Horace Greely,of Thaddeus Stevens,of Abraham Lincoln,of Chas Sumner,of Ulysses Grant,of Jas G.Blaine,of Jno Sherman,and indeed of the great Republican party and relieve the nation at once of the question of caste in American politics.Horace Greely said of the finance the way to "resume is to resume" and the party should understand that the way to execute the constitution and the laws is to show determination to execute them." Circular Letter by J.Milton Turner to Republican delegates at the National Convention to nominate a Presidential candidate,May 20,1880 -Which of the following later historical developments was driven by similar logic to the argument presented here?

The following questions refer to the excerpt below. Jany 31/89 5 West Fifty-First Street,New York My Dear Mr.Hitchcock Yours rec'd - We must begin at once if Hall is to be ready for next winter. Please let it be understood between us that if upon my return from the South say February 15th you have not succeeded that we consider the idea given up.We have property in view & quite ready to go on & build the Hall Capital all ready-although we will wait on you until Feby 15??. If we build it will be much farther up town-not below 56th.Would not build upon Madison Square if we have to invest beyond the last 50,000 ft I agreed to take [illegible].Perhaps if your people leased us ground & agreed that our investment for Hall should bear [crossed out: up to illegible] interest upon cost and first net receipts,before ground rent was payable We might consider it-in that case you would have to clear a part from Mortgage & lease to us: but [illegible] increase your investment. Yours,Andrew Carnegie Andrew Carnegie to Hiram Hitchcock on the construction of a new philanthropic venture, January 31,1889 -Carnegie's actions,as shown in this letter,reflected his belief in

The following questions refer to the painting below. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington,D.C[LC-USZC4-3246] Thomas Moran,Tower Falls and Sulphur Mountain,Yellowstone,1875 -The artist who created this painting most likely would have supported

The following questions refer to the excerpt below. "The Cigar Manufacturers' Association had declared that under no circumstances would any leaders of the strike be employed for at least six months.As a consequence,for nearly four months I was out of employment.I had parted with anything of value in the house,and my wife and I were everyday expecting a newcomer in addition to the five children we already had.My family helped in every way possible…Blacklisted,I desperately sought employment…Once I was ready to commit murder. All the children were ill…" Samuel Gompers,"Strike Baby",1878 -Gompers' position concerning a striker would have been supported by all of the following except?

The following questions refer to the excerpt below. "…Whenever the white man treats the Indian as they treat each other,then we will have no more wars.We shall all be alike-brothers of one father and one mother,with one sky above us and one country around us,and one government for all. Then the Great Spirit Chief who rules above will smile upon this land,and send rain to wash out the bloody spots made by brothers' hands from the face of the earth.For this time the Indian race are waiting and praying.I hope that no more groans of wounded men and women will ever go to the ear of the Great Spirit Chief above,and that all people may be one people." Chief Joseph,"An Indian's View of Indian Affairs," 1879 -Ultimately,the United States would focus its policy towards American Indians on

The following questions refer to the excerpt below. "…Our country finds itself confronted by conditions for which there is no precedent in the history of the world;our annual agricultural productions amount to billions of dollars in value,which must,within a few weeks or months,be exchanged for billions of dollars' worth of commodities consumed in their production…We believe that the power of government -in other words,of the people-should be expanded… as rapidly and as far as the good sense of an intelligent people and the teachings of experience shall justify,to the end that oppression,injustice,and poverty shall eventually cease in the land…." Preamble of the Populist Platform,1892 -The Populist Party emerged from

The following questions refer to the advertisement below. Image Courtesy of The Advertising Archives -Which of the following later historical periods is most similar to this poster?