History Quiz 27, Chapter 16, pp. 299-307

Question 1

Comstock Lode and other mines in Nevada made _____ the silver mining capital of the world.

Answer 1

Virginia City

Question 2

____ is known as ‘‘the Centennial State.’’

Answer 2

Colorado

Question 3

____ was the first state to grant women full political privileges.

Answer 3

Wyoming

Question 4

President whose assassination called attention to the need for political reform

Answer 4

James Garfield

Question 5

first President to serve two nonconsecutive terms

Answer 5

Grover Cleveland

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Question 6

President who sponsored the Pendleton Civil Service Act

Answer 6

Chester Arthur

Question 7

organizer of the first successful national labor union

Answer 7

Samuel Gompers

Question 8

act passed in 1887 which regulated railroad shipping rates

Answer 8

Interstate Commerce Act

Question 9

act passed in 1890 which sought to encourage competitive industry by breaking up large companies

Answer 9

Sherman Antitrust Act

Question 10

How did the Blue-Backed Speller and the McGuffey Readers influence Americans in the 1800s?

Answer 10

They helped instill traditional values concerning the family, the Bible, business, and politics.