Seaports became important centers in Colonial America for all of the following reasons except

Seaports became important centers in Colonial America for all of the following reasons except a. that markets cantered there for products coming...

After the first few decades of settlement in British North America

After the first few decades of settlement in British North America a. mortality remained high and immigration provided what little population growth...

The 1692 witchcraft crisis in Salem illustrates

The 1692 witchcraft crisis in Salem illustrates a. the pervasive presence of witches and Satan in colonial Massachusetts b. that religion played a...

Religious toleration developed in America because

Religious toleration developed in America because a. Puritans who fled persecution in England and migrated to America for religious freedom offered...

Puritan theologian Jonathan Edwards strayed from Puritan orthodoxy in his belief that

Puritan theologian Jonathan Edwards strayed from Puritan orthodoxy in his belief that a. few would be saved and individuals could do nothing to affect...

"New lights" during the Great Awakening

"New lights" during the Great Awakening  a. pushed for a renewal of traditional Puritan religion b. embraced and combined scientific discoveries...

Enlightenment thought influenced the colonies by

Enlightenment thought influenced the colonies by a. the development of the calculus is at Harvard College b. the colonial assemblies assuming the...

Slavery in the plantation system

Slavery in the plantation system a. was harsh without exception and allowed few freedoms b did not specify that offspring of relationships between...

Which of the following regions is correctly matched with the products that region was known to produce?

Which of the following regions is correctly matched with the products that region was known to produce?  a. New England - shipbuilding, commercial...

The Navigation Acts

The Navigation Acts a. helped the colonial economy by supporting shipbuilding and protecting trade from foreign competition b. had more significance...

The colonial population changed during the first half of the eighteenth century for all of the following reasons except

The colonial population changed during the first half of the eighteenth century for all of the following reasons except a. the flow of slaves from...

The labor force in colonial America included which of the following over the course of the early eighteenth century?

The labor force in colonial America included which of the following over the course of the early eighteenth century? I African slaves II Indentured...

America's most famous almanac, Poor Richard's Almanac, was published by

America's most famous almanac, Poor Richard's Almanac, was published by a. Cotton Mather b. George Whitefield c. Thomas Jefferson d. Jonathan Edwards e....

The most popular nonreligious literature in early America was

The most popular nonreligious literature in early America was a. newspapers . b. almanacs c. pamphlets d. weekly magazines e. anti-British handbills...

The American political system developed differently than the British political system because

The American political system developed differently than the British political system because a. Britain did little to exert its authority before...

The Puritan theologian Cotton Mather (after advice from his slave) came to believe that smallpox could be defeated by

The Puritan theologian Cotton Mather (after advice from his slave) came to believe that smallpox could be defeated by a. inoculation b. electric energy c....

The increasing value of scientific knowledge in the American colonies was reflected in all of the following developments except

The increasing value of scientific knowledge in the American colonies was reflected in all of the following developments except a. the inoculation...

One of the first American colleges to have no theological faculty was

One of the first American colleges to have no theological faculty was a. Harvard b. William and Mary c. College of New Jersey (Princeton) d. King's...

In the English colonies of North America, the group that had the least access to education was

In the English colonies of North America, the group that had the least access to education was a. Native Americans b. African slaves c. white women d....

The American who least subscribed to the ideas of the Enlightenment was

The American who least subscribed to the ideas of the Enlightenment was a. Benjamin Franklin b. Thomas Jefferson c. James Madison d. Thomas Paine e....

The Enlightenment encouraged people to seek guidance in their lives and to shape society by looking to

The Enlightenment encouraged people to seek guidance in their lives and to shape society by looking to a. themselves b. the Puritan Elect c. government...

The Great Awakening of the 1700s

The Great Awakening of the 1700s a. came in response to a decline in religious piety b. depended exclusively on powerful evangelists from England c....

By the beginning of the eighteenth century, some Americans were growing troubled by

By the beginning of the eighteenth century, some Americans were growing troubled by a. the lack of fertile soil in the Middle Colonies b. a huge increase...

In religious matters, each of the colonies

In religious matters, each of the colonies a. was loyal to the Church of England b. refused any notions of religious toleration c. was dominated by...

Colonial cities displayed all of the following characteristics except

Colonial cities displayed all of the following characteristics except a. they developed trade and industry b. they had residents who were roughly...

The witchcraft hysteria in Salem and Other New England towns was

The witchcraft hysteria in Salem and Other New England towns was a. the result of an economic downturn b. aimed solely at West Indian immigrants c....

The basic unit of social life in colonial New England was the

The basic unit of social life in colonial New England was the a. church b. farm c. city d. plantation e. town Answer: ...

The most common form of resistance by slaves to the masters' wishes was

The most common form of resistance by slaves to the masters' wishes was a. armed rebellion b. running away c. buying their freedom d. attacking the...

The southern agrarian economy was dominated by

The southern agrarian economy was dominated by a. wealthy landowners b. capitalist bankers c. independent farmers d. wealthy merchants e. slave traders...

In general, plantations in the American South can be described as

In general, plantations in the American South can be described as a. non-productive b. relatively large estates c. controlling the markets for their...

All of the following were exports from the colonies either to Europe or Africa except

All of the following were exports from the colonies either to Europe or Africa except a. fish b. rum c. sugar molasses d. tobacco e. manufactured...

The rise of commerce in the English colonies was aided by

The rise of commerce in the English colonies was aided by a. abundant amounts of specie b. strictly enforced laws of trade c. standardized currency d....

One problem with early American industries was

One problem with early American industries was a. there was no commonly accepted currency b. the lack of an elaborate coastal trade. c. a tendency...

The economy of the northern colonies exhibited all of the following characteristics except

The economy of the northern colonies exhibited all of the following characteristics except a. they had a more diverse agriculture than that of the...

In South Carolina during the early 1740s, a new staple crop was

In South Carolina during the early 1740s, a new staple crop was a. tobacco b. rice c. barley d. wheat e. indigo Answer: ...

During the 1600s and 1700s, the southern economy was characterized by all of the following conditions except:

During the 1600s and 1700s, the southern economy was characterized by all of the following conditions except: a. boom-and-bust economic cycles b....

In American Slavery, American Freedom, Edmund S. Morgan suggested that the

In American Slavery, American Freedom, Edmund S. Morgan suggested that the a. American colonies were new in creating a permanent condition of servitude b....

The Making of New World Slavery, by Robin Blackburn stressed a theme of

The Making of New World Slavery, by Robin Blackburn stressed a theme of a. economic advantages of slavery b. moral bankruptcy of slavery c. the Christian...

The following pairs match historians who wrote on slavery with the themes that they discussed. The incorrect pair is

The following pairs match historians who wrote on slavery with the themes that they discussed. The incorrect pair is a. David Brion Davis—emphasized...

The group that did not begin to immigrate to the Americas in large numbers during the late 1600s and early l700s was the

The group that did not begin to immigrate to the Americas in large numbers during the late 1600s and early l700s was the a. French Huguenots b. English...

By the early eighteenth century, Africans in North America

By the early eighteenth century, Africans in North America a. began more commonly to be seen as inferior by whites b were still viewed as indentured...

All of the following are true about the transport of African slaves except

All of the following are true about the transport of African slaves except a. African chieftains sometimes sold their enemies into slavery b. Female...

During the entire time of the Atlantic slave trade, European and colonial slavers transported from Africa to the Americas about

During the entire time of the Atlantic slave trade, European and colonial slavers transported from Africa to the Americas about a. 3 million Africans b....

All of the following groups were active in the slave trade in large numbers except

All of the following groups were active in the slave trade in large numbers except a. Portuguese seamen b. Dutch navigators c. African chieftains d....

In the 1600s, Puritan New England family structure

In the 1600s, Puritan New England family structure  a. was more stable than that of southern colonies b. produced children who soon grew independent...

In the 1600s, the high sex ratio of men to women in the Chesapeake meant that

In the 1600s, the high sex ratio of men to women in the Chesapeake meant that a. premarital sexual relationships were rare throughout the region b....

Medical care in early colonial America

Medical care in early colonial America a. revealed that there was little use of the scientific method b. featured a renewed commitment to sanitary...

In the late 1600s, life expectancy was greater in the northern colonies than in the southern colonies for all of the following reasons except

In the late 1600s, life expectancy was greater in the northern colonies than in the southern colonies for all of the following reasons except a. the...

In the late 1600s, the element of society in the English colonies that caused the greatest social unrest was

In the late 1600s, the element of society in the English colonies that caused the greatest social unrest was a. the middle class b. African slaves e....

During the late 1600s, the system of indentured servitude became less popular because

During the late 1600s, the system of indentured servitude became less popular because a. English orphans and paupers were shipped to Australia instead b...

Roughly one-fourth of indentures in the Chesapeake were

Roughly one-fourth of indentures in the Chesapeake were a. English royalty b. males c. Puritan Separatists d. women e. of African descent Answer:...

The system of temporary servitude in the New World

The system of temporary servitude in the New World A. was appealing to North American property-holders m the mad-1600s B included a labor force that...

Characteristics of early colonial life in North America included

Characteristics of early colonial life in North America included A) less diversity of culture compared with Britain B) a native population that outnumbered...

Louisiana, Virginia, Delaware and North Carolina had this in common in terms of population patterns:

Louisiana, Virginia, Delaware and North Carolina had this in common in terms of population patterns: A) Slaves were almost exclusively in coastal...

This state had a large number of slaves but NOT due to cotton production:

This state had a large number of slaves but NOT due to cotton production:  A) Texas. B) Florida. C) Virginia. D) Alabama. E) Georgia. Answer:...

The "black belt" of the south refers to the those parts of western Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi that

The "black belt" of the south refers to the those parts of western Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi that A) Had the highest concentration of slaves. B)...

Which was NOT a slave state in 1850?

Which was NOT a slave state in 1850?  A) Indiana. B) Delaware. C) Texas. D) Florida. E) Arkansas. Answer: ...

Which one of the following was NOT an event occurring AFTER the Missouri Crisis that alarmed southern slave owners?

Which one of the following was NOT an event occurring AFTER the Missouri Crisis that alarmed southern slave owners? A) Turner's revolt. B) Vesey's...

Which one of the following lists these events in the correct chronological order?

Which one of the following lists these events in the correct chronological order? (1) Nullification Crisis. (2) Black Baptist Churches founded. (3)...

This was NOT one of the southern states that had at least 40 percent slaves:

This was NOT one of the southern states that had at least 40 percent slaves:  A) Arkansas. B) Mississippi. C) South Carolina. D) Louisiana. E)...

In these two states, the enslaved African American population outnumbered the white:

In these two states, the enslaved African American population outnumbered the white:  A) The Carolinas. B) North Carolina and Virginia. C) Alabama...

This percent of slaves in the South worked in mining, lumbering, industry and construction:

This percent of slaves in the South worked in mining, lumbering, industry and construction:  A) 10. B) 25. C) 12. D) 18. E) 5. Answer:...

Slaves were NOT generally used in growing this staple yeoman crop:

Slaves were NOT generally used in growing this staple yeoman crop:  A) Hemp B) Corn. C) Tobacco. D) Wheat. E) Strawberries. Answer:...

Which one of the following had slaves but no cotton production?

Which one of the following had slaves but no cotton production?  A) Maryland. B) Florida. C) Tennessee. D) South Carolina. E) Georgia. Answer:...

To African Americans, being "sold down the river" referred to

To African Americans, being "sold down the river" referred to A) Breakup of unofficial slave families through sale of slaves to different owners. B)...

In general cotton production spread this direction, especially in 1840 and 1860:

In general cotton production spread this direction, especially in 1840 and 1860:  A) Southeast. B) Northwest. C) West. D) South. E) East. Answer:...

Which one of the following is NOT one of the six new slave states added between 1790 and 1821?

Which one of the following is NOT one of the six new slave states added between 1790 and 1821?  A) Arkansas. B) Tennessee. C) Missouri. D) Alabama. E)...

In 1835, southerners tightened these to protect the slave system:

In 1835, southerners tightened these to protect the slave system:  A) Migrations. B) Manumission laws. C) Gag rules. D) Laws regulating slave...

Hinton Rowan Helper's 1857 work The Impending Crisis of the South: How to Meet It was a/an

Hinton Rowan Helper's 1857 work The Impending Crisis of the South: How to Meet It was a/an  A) Southern attack on slavery. B) Attack on northern...

In 1836, Congress passed the "gag rule" to prevent discussion of

In 1836, Congress passed the "gag rule" to prevent discussion of A) Antislavery petitions. B) The international slave trade. C) Constitutional revision. D)...

Flush Times" refers to a wave of westward expansion by southerners from

Flush Times" refers to a wave of westward expansion by southerners from  A) 1790—1800. B) 1816—1820. C) 1832—1838. D) 1825—1830. E) 1803—1807....

Both Nat Turner's rebellion in Virginia and Garrison's publishing of the Liberator happened in

Both Nat Turner's rebellion in Virginia and Garrison's publishing of the Liberator happened in  A) 1822. B) 1826. C) 1816. D) 1800. E) 1831....

As provided in the Constitution, the Congress prohibited U.S. participation in the international slave trade in

As provided in the Constitution, the Congress prohibited U.S. participation in the international slave trade in A) 1820. B) 1833. C) 1825. D) 1800. E)...

Partly as a result of this 1800 revolt, Virginia tightens laws on granting freedom to slaves in 1806:

Partly as a result of this 1800 revolt, Virginia tightens laws on granting freedom to slaves in 1806:  A) Whisky Rebellion. B) Vesey. C) Prosser. D)...

The cotton gin, an invention that made cotton growing profitable and entrenched slavery, was developed in

The cotton gin, an invention that made cotton growing profitable and entrenched slavery, was developed in A) 1795. B) 1793. C) 1801. D) 1798. E) 1812....

Which one of the following is NOT one of the reasons the South closed ranks on defending slavery in the 1830s?

Which one of the following is NOT one of the reasons the South closed ranks on defending slavery in the 1830s? A) Increasing antislavery propaganda...

The Missouri Crisis of 1819-20 alarmed many southerners because they were

The Missouri Crisis of 1819-20 alarmed many southerners because they were  A) Shocked by widespread antislavery feeling in the North. B) Finding...

Natchez County had the highest concentration of this in the nation:

Natchez County had the highest concentration of this in the nation:  A) Free African Americans. B) Slaves. C) Wealth. D) Cotton plantations. E)...

Which one of the following was NOT true of southern "plain folk?"

Which one of the following was NOT true of southern "plain folk?"  A) Lived in small family-based communities. B) Independence was more important...

Poor whites in the south were families that

Poor whites in the south were families that A) Were landless tenant farmers. B) Had occupations other than agriculture. C) Were factory workers that...

While slavery and slave owners dominated the South and its economic system, this number of southerners did NOT own slaves:

While slavery and slave owners dominated the South and its economic system, this number of southerners did NOT own slaves: A) Three-fifths. B) Two-thirds. C)...

Denmark Vesey was to South Carolina as Nat Turner was to:

Denmark Vesey was to South Carolina as Nat Turner was to:  A) Virginia. B) Mississippi. C) Georgia. D) Louisiana. E) Alabama. Answer:...

Tenskwatawa was to Tecumseh as this person was to Denmark Vesey:

Tenskwatawa was to Tecumseh as this person was to Denmark Vesey:  A) William Johnson. B) Andrew Marshall. C) Red Stick. D) Gullah Jack. E) Robert...

As a slave, from which of the following state would you have had the LEAST chance of escaping?

As a slave, from which of the following state would you have had the LEAST chance of escaping?  A) Delaware. B) Virginia. C) Kentucky. D) Maryland. E)...

Ironically both enslaved and free black people could be in these occupations in the South while denied them in the north

Ironically both enslaved and free black people could be in these occupations in the South while denied them in the north A) Professions like medicine...

Solomon Northup in his narrative, Twelve Years a Slave, illustrated this slave experience:

Solomon Northup in his narrative, Twelve Years a Slave, illustrated this slave experience:  A) Plotting a slave revolt. B) Doing a variety of...

In 1850, this percentage of all slaves were engaged in cotton growing:

In 1850, this percentage of all slaves were engaged in cotton growing:  A) 15. B) 55. C) 33. D) 25. E) 40. Answer: ...

Of the 12 million people who lived in the South in 1860, this number were slaves:

Of the 12 million people who lived in the South in 1860, this number were slaves:  A) Seven million. B) Four million. C) Six million. D) Three...

Southern cities did not keep pace with northern cities in urban growth after 1800 with the exception of

Southern cities did not keep pace with northern cities in urban growth after 1800 with the exception of A) Mobile. B) New Orleans. C) Charleston. D)...

Which one of the following is NOT a negative effect that King Cotton had on the economy of the South?

Which one of the following is NOT a negative effect that King Cotton had on the economy of the South? A) Most mercantile services were in northern...

Which one of the following is NOT a state that migrating southerners rapidly pushed into during the time between the War of 1812 and the 1830s Flush Times?

Which one of the following is NOT a state that migrating southerners rapidly pushed into during the time between the War of 1812 and the 1830s Flush...

The phrase "black belt" refers to this in the South:

The phrase "black belt" refers to this in the South:  A) Places struck by the plague. B) The fertile soil of Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. C)...

Under the French and Spanish, Fort Rosalie or Natchez under-the-Hill was a/an

Under the French and Spanish, Fort Rosalie or Natchez under-the-Hill was a/an  A) Diverse inclusive community. B) Missionary center to the Natchez...

A major reason for the reduction in the number of slave owners in the South prior to the Civil War was

A major reason for the reduction in the number of slave owners in the South prior to the Civil War was A) The abolition of slave markets in the United...

A "gag rule" can be invoked by Congress to

A "gag rule" can be invoked by Congress to  A) Prevent the media from publishing accounts of congressional debates. B) Censor mailed material. C)...

In 1831, the South began to close ranks in defense of slavery for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

In 1831, the South began to close ranks in defense of slavery for all of the following reasons EXCEPT: A) "Outside" slavery propaganda. B) The Portuguese...

Which of the following had the LEAST to do with the aggressive defense of slavery that developed in the South in the early 1830s?

Which of the following had the LEAST to do with the aggressive defense of slavery that developed in the South in the early 1830s? A) The appearance...

Southern apologists for slavery linked slave uprisings to

Southern apologists for slavery linked slave uprisings to  A) Northern antislavery opinion. B) The Second Great Awakening. C) Free blacks in...

Which of the following was NOT used as a southern defense of the institution of slavery?

Which of the following was NOT used as a southern defense of the institution of slavery?  A) American history. B) The views of George Washington...

This was one of the most common violations of the southern paternalistic code of behavior

This was one of the most common violations of the southern paternalistic code of behavior  A) Defiance of their husbands by plantation mistresses. B)...

Which of the following is NOT true of the plantation mistress?

Which of the following is NOT true of the plantation mistress?  A) She often had a lonely life. B) She was responsible for the health of the...

The planter elite consciously worked to create a lifestyle that resembled the

The planter elite consciously worked to create a lifestyle that resembled the  A) Spanish Grandees. B) English aristocracy. C) New rich in the...

Southern politics was largely controlled by

Southern politics was largely controlled by  A) Landed aristocracy. B) The slave-owning elite. C) Southern land speculators. D) The small slave...

The largest group of slave owners was comprised of

The largest group of slave owners was comprised of  A) Rich plantation owners. B) Middle class professionals (e.g., doctors, lawyers, and merchants). C)...

In 1830, this percent of southern white people owned slaves:

In 1830, this percent of southern white people owned slaves:  A) 20. B) 36. C) 2.5. D) 25. E) 10.2. Answer: ...

The word "yeoman" was often applied to

The word "yeoman" was often applied to A) Large plantation owners. B) Slaves who worked on the riverboats. C) Slaves who had families. D) Large slave...

Prior to the Civil War, only this fraction of white families owned slaves

Prior to the Civil War, only this fraction of white families owned slaves  A) 1/3. B) 2/3. C) 1/10. D) 3/4. E) 2/5. Answer: ...

Black codes were

Black codes were  A) A code of conduct for house slaves. B) Rules governing slave conduct on the plantation. C) Secret codes used by slaves to...

Which one of the following was NOT part of the black codes?

Which one of the following was NOT part of the black codes? A) No ownership of property. B) Liable to slave criminal penalties. C) Could not carry...

The most successful slave revolt was led by

The most successful slave revolt was led by  A) Denmark Vesey. B) Hinton Helper. C) Nat Turner. D) Gabriel Prosser. E) Sojourner Truth. Answer:...

When a slave was "sold down the river," it meant that he was

When a slave was "sold down the river," it meant that he was A)Sold to an owner in the deep south B) Being punished for trying to escape down the...

For slaves, the ultimate resistance was

For slaves, the ultimate resistance was  A) Suicide. B) Maiming themselves. C) The slave revolt. D) Breaking tools and killing livestock. E)...

As a result of the uncovering of the Denmark Vesey conspiracy in 1822,

As a result of the uncovering of the Denmark Vesey conspiracy in 1822,  A) Immigration from Haiti was halted. B) The children of existing slaves...

Slave marriages

Slave marriages  A) Had little chance to survive. B) Were considered legal in most southern states. C) Encouraged many slaves to rebel. D) Were...

Religion in the slave community

Religion in the slave community  A) Was a mix of Arminianism and Calvinism. B) Encouraged many slave rebellions. C) Combined African tribal traditions...

The Evangelical religion which spread after the Second Great Awakening

The Evangelical religion which spread after the Second Great Awakening  A) Was totally rejected by the slaves. B) Had no impact on slaves or...

Slave communities provided all of the following EXCEPT

Slave communities provided all of the following EXCEPT  A) Access to African values and attitudes. B) Secret contacts between rural and urban...

For many southerners, one of the worst surprises of the Civil War was

For many southerners, one of the worst surprises of the Civil War was  A) That most slaves remained loyal to their owners. B) That slaves paid...

One of the most noteworthy features of the slave community in the American South was

One of the most noteworthy features of the slave community in the American South was  A) Its refusal to incorporate Christian religious practices. B)...

A common defense of the institution of slavery by slave owners was that

A common defense of the institution of slavery by slave owners was that  A) Slaves lived better on southern plantations than the natives in Africa. B)...

What percentage of all slaves worked as field hands?

What percentage of all slaves worked as field hands?  A) 60. B) 20. C) 50. D) 33. E) 75. Answer: ...

Both enslaved and free blacks had more opportunity to do skilled occupations in the South than in the North because

Both enslaved and free blacks had more opportunity to do skilled occupations in the South than in the North because A) They were seen as an alternative...

Of all the New World slave societies, the one that existed in the South was the only one that

Of all the New World slave societies, the one that existed in the South was the only one that  A) Did not import female slaves. B) Grew by natural...

An examination of life expectancy rates in the South by 1850 indicates that

An examination of life expectancy rates in the South by 1850 indicates that  A) There was no difference in life expectancy for whites and blacks...

The failure of the South to industrialize in the nineteenth century was

The failure of the South to industrialize in the nineteenth century was  A) Due to northern opposition. B) Because of a shortage of labor. C)...

In the first half of the 19th Century, the American economy

In the first half of the 19th Century, the American economy  A) Depended primarily on northern industrial production. B) Suffered the ill effects...

Which one of the following is the MOST true of the South in regard to industrialization

Which one of the following is the MOST true of the South in regard to industrialization  A) Urban growth kept pace with the North. B) Southerners...

By 1860, America's largest single export was

By 1860, America's largest single export was  A) Rice. B) Cotton. C) Rum. D) Tobacco. E) Slaves. Answer: ...

The new international economy of cotton after 1794 included all of the following regions EXCEPT:

The new international economy of cotton after 1794 included all of the following regions EXCEPT:  A) Southern ports. B) the Old Southwest. C)...

"Flush times" refer to

"Flush times" refer to  A) the booming period of credit given by Northern banks. B) feverish land speculation. C) the period of economic prosperity...

An area stretching through western Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi that was blessed with exceptionally fertile soil was called

An area stretching through western Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi that was blessed with exceptionally fertile soil was called A) The slave belt. B)...

The most important export crops of the American colonial period were

The most important export crops of the American colonial period were  A) Cotton, tobacco, and rice. B) Cotton, sugar, and rice. C) Sugar, rice,...

When the United States took possession of Mississippi in 1798, Natchez-under-The-Hill became

When the United States took possession of Mississippi in 1798, Natchez-under-The-Hill became  A) A ghost town. B) A religious commune. C) The...

Between 1860 and 1900, farmers:

Between 1860 and 1900, farmers: A) Rose in number as immigrants and city dwellers moved to the plains. B) Used few new machines. C) Represented a...

By the mid-1880's, cattle raising in the American West:

By the mid-1880's, cattle raising in the American West: A) Faced numerous problems from both man and nature. B) Had precluded settlement of the area...

In the 1880s and 1890s, an organization that attempted to aid farmers by promoting cooperative efforts was the:

In the 1880s and 1890s, an organization that attempted to aid farmers by promoting cooperative efforts was the: A) Progressive Party. B) Southern...

California in the late 19th century has been referred to as the cornucopia on the Pacific. Cornucopia means:

California in the late 19th century has been referred to as the cornucopia on the Pacific. Cornucopia means: A) Scarcity B) Uncommon C) Difficult...

The Southern Farmers' Alliance:

The Southern Farmers' Alliance: A) showed little interest in improving educational opportunities for farmers B) refused to let blacks have anything...

When California entered the Union in 1850, land speculators bought up much of the land from:

When California entered the Union in 1850, land speculators bought up much of the land from: A) African-American Miners B) Native Americans on reservations C)...

All of the following characterized western mining EXCEPT:

All of the following characterized western mining EXCEPT: A) dependence on industrial tools and railroad links. B) the drive of independent miners C)...

By 1890, under the leadership of the New South advocates, the South:

By 1890, under the leadership of the New South advocates, the South: A) Had improved its economic position in manufacturing relative to the North. B)...

The authors characterize the late nineteenth century as "the nadir of black life." Nadir means the:

The authors characterize the late nineteenth century as "the nadir of black life." Nadir means the: A) middle point. B) golden age. C) highest point. D)...

In the Ocala platform, the National Farmers' Alliance advocated:

In the Ocala platform, the National Farmers' Alliance advocated:  A) the gold standard for American currency. B) no program which might have...

In its attempt to regulate railroad rates during the late nineteenth century, the Interstate Commerce Commission:

In its attempt to regulate railroad rates during the late nineteenth century, the Interstate Commerce Commission: A) found it easy to determine what...

An organization which represented an early attempt by farmers to confront their problems during the 1860s and 1870s was the:

An organization which represented an early attempt by farmers to confront their problems during the 1860s and 1870s was the: A) Populist Party. B)...

The Supreme Court upheld the principle that state governments could regulate railroad and grain elevator companies with its decision in:

The Supreme Court upheld the principle that state governments could regulate railroad and grain elevator companies with its decision in: A) Plessy...

One of the primary goals of farmer movements during the late nineteenth century was:

One of the primary goals of farmer movements during the late nineteenth century was: A) limitations on crop production. B) the end of sharecropping. C)...

In the period from 1865 to 1900, southern factory workers:

In the period from 1865 to 1900, southern factory workers: A) seldom included children in their ranks. B) worked in modern, safe, and clean factories. C)...

In the late nineteenth century, southern agriculture:

In the late nineteenth century, southern agriculture: A) remained dependent on cotton cultivation. B) abandoned the crop lien system. C) was dominated...

During the late nineteenth century, the Supreme Court:

During the late nineteenth century, the Supreme Court: A) strongly defended the rights of blacks under the Constitution. B) declared the concept...

According to the Plessy v. Ferguson decision:

According to the Plessy v. Ferguson decision: A) segregation laws violated the Fourteenth Amendment. B) blacks and whites could share train cars...

Between 1865 and 1900, black workers in the South:

Between 1865 and 1900, black workers in the South: A) seldom engaged in agricultural labor. B) found more opportunities in the industrializing southern...

Chief leader of the moderate approach to achieving black rights within American society was:

Chief leader of the moderate approach to achieving black rights within American society was: A) Ida B. Wells. B) Booker T. Washington. C) J. C. Price. D)...

In the period after the Civil War, southern industrial progress:

In the period after the Civil War, southern industrial progress: A) failed to occur at all. B) brought general prosperity to the poor people of the...

The philosophy of the New South advocates stressed:

The philosophy of the New South advocates stressed: A) a policy promoting industrialization of the southern economy. B) rejection of northern investments...

Those Indians who followed the Ghost Dance movement believed that:

Those Indians who followed the Ghost Dance movement believed that: A) natural disasters would destroy the whites, but not the Indians. B) the buffalo...

The federal government's Indian policy between 1876 and 1900 was characterized by:

The federal government's Indian policy between 1876 and 1900 was characterized by: A) a continuation of the belief that Indian tribes were sovereign...

The Dawes Act was designed to:

The Dawes Act was designed to: A) provide Indians with individual land ownership. B) make Indians dependent on the federal government. C) help the...

In the years following the Civil War, weekly and monthly magazines:

In the years following the Civil War, weekly and monthly magazines:  A) appealed only to highly educated and cultured urban dwellers. B) appealed...

Between 1865 and 1900, immigrants to the United States who settled on the Great Plains:

Between 1865 and 1900, immigrants to the United States who settled on the Great Plains: A) came primarily to make their fortunes and return to their...

All of the following assisted settlers to farm the Great Plains EXCEPT:

All of the following assisted settlers to farm the Great Plains EXCEPT: A) windmills. B) sod houses. C) advanced fertilizers. D) twine binders. E)...

The development of agriculture in California during the late nineteenth century was characterized by:

The development of agriculture in California during the late nineteenth century was characterized by: A) large profits for the original Mexican landholders. B)...

In the last three decades of the nineteenth century, Indians on the Great Plains:

In the last three decades of the nineteenth century, Indians on the Great Plains: A) often fiercely resisted white settlement in the area. B) accepted...

An important factor in the white man's defeat of the Plains tribes was the:

An important factor in the white man's defeat of the Plains tribes was the: A) use of the Texas Rangers to exterminate them. B) inability of the...

All of the following contributed to declining agricultural prices EXCEPT:

All of the following contributed to declining agricultural prices EXCEPT: A) foreign competition. B) poor product quality. C) deflation. D) overproduction. E)...

In general, American agriculture in the second half of the nineteenth century became:

In general, American agriculture in the second half of the nineteenth century became: A) less dependent on market forces. B) less reliant on government...

An important factor in transforming the nature of American agriculture after the Civil War was:

An important factor in transforming the nature of American agriculture after the Civil War was: A) increasing utilization of machinery. B) a decline...

In his 1961 farewell address, President Eisenhower warned Americans about:

In his 1961 farewell address, President Eisenhower warned Americans about: a) the military-industrial complex. b) the slow pace of the civil rights...

In 1954, the Supreme Court case known as Brown v. Board of Education:

In 1954, the Supreme Court case known as Brown v. Board of Education: a) extended the Plessey v. Ferguson ruling to include schools. b) found that...

Challenges to the mass conformity of the 1950s came from:

Challenges to the mass conformity of the 1950s came from: a) hippies. b) the Beats. c) the Beatles. d) flappers. Answer: ...

President Eisenhower used the CIA to overthrow which Middle Eastern government in the early 1950s, in large part because this government attempted to nationalize British-owned oil fields?

President Eisenhower used the CIA to overthrow which Middle Eastern government in the early 1950s, in large part because this government attempted to...

New conservatives trusted government to:

New conservatives trusted government to: a) regulate the economy. b) regulate personal behavior. c) protect civil liberties and the toleration of...

During the 1950s, Americans:

During the 1950s, Americans: a) tended to marry later in life than did previous generations. b) experienced a declining birth rate. c) stressed the...

After World War II, the automobile:

After World War II, the automobile: a) became a status symbol only for the wealthy. b) remained a luxury, not a necessity of life. c) was replaced...

During the 1950s, television:

During the 1950s, television: a) effectively spread images of working-class life to a growing number of Americans. b) became an effective advertising...

After World War II, suburban growth:

After World War II, suburban growth: a) occurred primarily in the South. b) was dominated by expensive housing. c) increased dramatically, especially...

Between 1946 and 1960, the American gross national product:

Between 1946 and 1960, the American gross national product: a) more than doubled, and wages increased. b) declined as wages stagnated. c) returned...

In "Who Is Loyal to America?" Henry Steele Commager:

In "Who Is Loyal to America?" Henry Steele Commager: a) supports the efforts of people like Senator McCarthy b) believes that the narrow definition...

Joseph McCarthy:

Joseph McCarthy: a) successfully uncovered the communist infiltration of the U.S. army. b) successfully uncovered the communist infiltration of the...

What reason did the Hollywood Ten give for not cooperating with the HUAC hearings under McCarthyism?

What reason did the Hollywood Ten give for not cooperating with the HUAC hearings under McCarthyism? a) They were all communists and did not want...

Who did the States' Rights Party nominate for president in 1948?

Who did the States' Rights Party nominate for president in 1948? a) Strom Thurmond b) Henry Wallace c) George Wallace d) Joseph McCarthy Answer:...

Which civil rights measure was passed into law during Truman's administration?

Which civil rights measure was passed into law during Truman's administration? a) federal law against lynching. b) federal law against poll taxes. c)...

All of the following statements are true of Truman's Fair Deal EXCEPT:

All of the following statements are true of Truman's Fair Deal EXCEPT: a) the Fair Deal included a provision to expand public housing. b) Congress...

To wage the cultural Cold War, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Defense Department:

To wage the cultural Cold War, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Defense Department: a) promoted the work of artist Norman Rockwell. b) censored...

Which statement about the Korean conflict is FALSE?

Which statement about the Korean conflict is FALSE? a) Chinese troops threatened to enter the conflict, but never did. b) General MacArthur argued...

All of the following are enactments of the policy of containment EXCEPT:

All of the following are enactments of the policy of containment EXCEPT: a) the Truman Doctrine b) the Marshall Plan c) the Korean War d) the Warsaw...

According to the policy of containment, as laid out by George Kennan, the:

According to the policy of containment, as laid out by George Kennan, the: a) United States accepted the right of communism to exist on half of the...

Which group welcomed black members and advocated the passage of anti lynching legislation and the return of voting rights to southern blacks?

Which group welcomed black members and advocated the passage of anti lynching legislation and the return of voting rights to southern blacks? a)...

Under New Deal reform, African-Americans:

Under New Deal reform, African-Americans: a) were mostly excluded from Social Security benefits. b) were universally covered by the Fair Labor Standards...

The Social Security Act of 1935:

The Social Security Act of 1935: a) was vetoed by President Roosevelt. b) included old-age pensions, unemployment relief, and aid to families with...

The Second New Deal:

The Second New Deal: a) focused on economic relief. b) focused on civil liberties. c) focused on economic security d) focused on business recovery....

Which statement best describes Huey Long, Upton Sinclair, and Dr. Francis Townsend?

Which statement best describes Huey Long, Upton Sinclair, and Dr. Francis Townsend? a) They all challenged Roosevelt to move further to the left of...

Which was NOT a New Deal program?

Which was NOT a New Deal program? a) the Civilian Conservation Corps b) the National Recovery Administration c) the Works Progress Administration d)...

The Agricultural Adjustment Act:

The Agricultural Adjustment Act: a) lowered farm prices by establishing quotas and paying farmers to grow more. b) was beneficial to sharecroppers...

The National Industrial Recovery Act:

The National Industrial Recovery Act: a) established codes that set standards for production, prices, and wages in several industries. b) encouraged...