Question 1

Most historians consider the defining event in American history to be _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  The Progressive Era 
B)  The Great Depression 
C)  The Civil War 
D)  The Revolutionary War 
E)  The War of 1812 
A)  The Progressive Era 
B)  The Great Depression 
C)  The Civil War 
D)  The Revolutionary War 
E)  The War of 1812 C

Question 2

In 1868, the Louisiana Lottery was authorized, which was run by:

Accepted Answer

A)  A group of private businessmen or a syndicate 
B)  The State legislators 
C)  The Louisiana Governor 
D)  Charity Hospital 
E)  The federal government 
A)  A group of private businessmen or a syndicate 
B)  The State legislators 
C)  The Louisiana Governor 
D)  Charity Hospital 
E)  The federal government A

Question 3

Nevada joined the nation in banning all gambling in 1911.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The former governor of Louisiana who was convicted of accepting bribes in exchange for issuing casino licenses is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Bobby Jindal 
B)  Huey Long 
C)  Edwin Edwards 
D)  Kathleen Blanco 
E)  David Duke 
A)  Bobby Jindal 
B)  Huey Long 
C)  Edwin Edwards 
D)  Kathleen Blanco 
E)  David Duke

Question 5

Nevada reversed itself and legalized gambling:

Accepted Answer

A)  In 1931 in response to the Great Depression 
B)  In 1911 in response to Louisiana making gambling illegal 
C)  In 1900 in response to the Progressive Era policies 
D)  In 1920 in response to the Jazz Age 
E)  None of the above 
A)  In 1931 in response to the Great Depression 
B)  In 1911 in response to Louisiana making gambling illegal 
C)  In 1900 in response to the Progressive Era policies 
D)  In 1920 in response to the Jazz Age 
E)  None of the above

Question 6

Although Las Vegas was founded in 1905, it would remain a sleepy town until after:

Accepted Answer

A)  The Jazz Age ended in 1929 
B)  The construction of Hoover Dam between 1930 and 1935 
C)  The repealing of the Eighteenth Amendment in 1932 
D)  The soldiers came back from World War I 
E)  The Progressive Era ended in 1920 
A)  The Jazz Age ended in 1929 
B)  The construction of Hoover Dam between 1930 and 1935 
C)  The repealing of the Eighteenth Amendment in 1932 
D)  The soldiers came back from World War I 
E)  The Progressive Era ended in 1920

Question 7

The last half of the 19th Century and the first decades of the 20th Century are most popularly called:

Accepted Answer

A)  The Jazz Age 
B)  The Second Great Awakening 
C)  The Ante Bellum Era 
D)  The Old West Era 
E)  The Progressive Era 
A)  The Jazz Age 
B)  The Second Great Awakening 
C)  The Ante Bellum Era 
D)  The Old West Era 
E)  The Progressive Era

Question 8

When a company acquires or starts businesses which provide itself with products or through which it sold to consumers and businesses,this is called horizontal integration, and leads to monopolies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An overriding impact of the Civil War in favor of the North was:

Accepted Answer

A)  Gambling became illegal 
B)  Gambling was legalized 
C)  The supremacy of the states over the federal government was established 
D)  The supremacy of the federal government over the states was established 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Gambling became illegal 
B)  Gambling was legalized 
C)  The supremacy of the states over the federal government was established 
D)  The supremacy of the federal government over the states was established 
E)  None of the above

Question 10

Explain the history of the "old west" and how it grew in population and influence.

Accepted Answer

The Oregon Trail, the Mormon Trail, and

Question 11

New Orleans banned casinos in 1835 which forced John Davis'elaborate casino to shut down.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When the Civil War started, what did most gamblers do?

Accepted Answer

A)  They abandoned the riverboats and sought safety in New Orleans 
B)  They stayed on the riverboats and refused to take sides. 
C)  They abandoned the riverboats and moved to the Union states to wait out the war. 
D)  They stayed on the riverboats and hid in small Mississippi tributaries throughout the war. 
E)  They left for Europe. 
A)  They abandoned the riverboats and sought safety in New Orleans 
B)  They stayed on the riverboats and refused to take sides. 
C)  They abandoned the riverboats and moved to the Union states to wait out the war. 
D)  They stayed on the riverboats and hid in small Mississippi tributaries throughout the war. 
E)  They left for Europe.

Question 13

By 1878, every state except ______ had prohibited lotteries.

Accepted Answer

A)  Nevada 
B)  Louisiana 
C)  New Jersey 
D)  California 
E)  Mississippi 
A)  Nevada 
B)  Louisiana 
C)  New Jersey 
D)  California 
E)  Mississippi

Question 14

Discuss the beginnings of the popularizing of the slot machine.

Accepted Answer

It was really Herbert Mills that generat

Question 15

The South lost more than 25% of their male population duringthe Civil War.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Discuss the issue of Native Americans' place in the "old west."

Accepted Answer

As the Nineteenth Century wore on, the N

Question 17

Despite gambling reforms, riverboat gambling did not declineuntil the advent of the Civil War.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In 1887, Charles Fey created what gambling device in San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

A)  The dice table 
B)  The Keno card 
C)  The roulette wheel 
D)  The 3-reel Liberty Bell with a pull handle 
E)  None of the above 
A)  The dice table 
B)  The Keno card 
C)  The roulette wheel 
D)  The 3-reel Liberty Bell with a pull handle 
E)  None of the above

Most historians consider the defining event in American history to be _____.

In 1868, the Louisiana Lottery was authorized, which was run by:

Nevada joined the nation in banning all gambling in 1911.

The former governor of Louisiana who was convicted of accepting bribes in exchange for issuing casino licenses is:

Nevada reversed itself and legalized gambling:

Although Las Vegas was founded in 1905, it would remain a sleepy town until after:

The last half of the 19^th Century and the first decades of the 20^th Century are most popularly called:

When a company acquires or starts businesses which provide itself with products or through which it sold to consumers and businesses,this is called horizontal integration, and leads to monopolies.

An overriding impact of the Civil War in favor of the North was:

Explain the history of the "old west" and how it grew in population and influence.

New Orleans banned casinos in 1835 which forced John Davis'elaborate casino to shut down.

When the Civil War started, what did most gamblers do?

By 1878, every state except ______ had prohibited lotteries.

Discuss the beginnings of the popularizing of the slot machine.

The South lost more than 25% of their male population duringthe Civil War.

Discuss the issue of Native Americans' place in the "old west."

Despite gambling reforms, riverboat gambling did not declineuntil the advent of the Civil War.

In 1887, Charles Fey created what gambling device in San Francisco?

Why Are There Rules

History From Plymouth Plantation to the Civil War

The Modern ERA - Nevada

The Modern ERA - New Jersey

Native American Gaming

Other Jurisdictions - Riverboat Gambling

Other Jurisdictions Land Based Casinos

The Costs and Benefits of Legalized Gambling

Economic Benefits

Acceptance of Gaming

Regulations

Filters

Exam 3: History From the Civil War Through the Great Depression

Most historians consider the defining event in American history to be _____.

In 1868, the Louisiana Lottery was authorized, which was run by:

Nevada joined the nation in banning all gambling in 1911.

The former governor of Louisiana who was convicted of accepting bribes in exchange for issuing casino licenses is:

Nevada reversed itself and legalized gambling:

Although Las Vegas was founded in 1905, it would remain a sleepy town until after:

The last half of the 19th Century and the first decades of the 20th Century are most popularly called:

When a company acquires or starts businesses which provide itself with products or through which it sold to consumers and businesses,this is called horizontal integration, and leads to monopolies.

An overriding impact of the Civil War in favor of the North was:

Explain the history of the "old west" and how it grew in population and influence.

New Orleans banned casinos in 1835 which forced John Davis'elaborate casino to shut down.

When the Civil War started, what did most gamblers do?

By 1878, every state except ______ had prohibited lotteries.

Discuss the beginnings of the popularizing of the slot machine.

The South lost more than 25% of their male population duringthe Civil War.

Discuss the issue of Native Americans' place in the "old west."

Despite gambling reforms, riverboat gambling did not declineuntil the advent of the Civil War.

In 1887, Charles Fey created what gambling device in San Francisco?

Why Are There Rules

History From Plymouth Plantation to the Civil War

The Modern ERA - Nevada

The Modern ERA - New Jersey

Native American Gaming

Other Jurisdictions - Riverboat Gambling

Other Jurisdictions Land Based Casinos

The Costs and Benefits of Legalized Gambling

Economic Benefits

Acceptance of Gaming

Regulations

Filters

The last half of the 19^th Century and the first decades of the 20^th Century are most popularly called: