Midterm Flashcards
The civil rights act of 1866 sought to abolish the black codes by
C. Using federal legislation to overrule state laws
Which of the following was a key objective for the passage of the military Reconstruction act of 1867
A. To make it easier for southern states re-enter the union after the 14th amendment was passed
During reconstruction, which of the following was a way African-American churches worked to develop new leaders in the community
D. Providing a platform for organizing and group planning
Why did tenant farmers need to be better at managing money than sharecroppers
B. They controlled more of their own planning and finances
Which of the following was a lasting effect of reconstruction
D. Diversification of the southern economy
Which of the following was a consequence of the Supreme Court decision in 1883 called the civil rights cases
B. States and municipalities could impose segregation on public accommodations
In what way did Booker T. Washington think the Tuskeegee Institute could best help the African-American community
B. By teaching practical skills
During reconstruction Republicans dominated new state governments because of
D. The efforts of carpetbaggers and a new crop of women voters
How did business leaders in the late 19th century utilize vertical integration
A. They maintain control of production and distribution of their products
One major reason for growth in urbanization between 1860 and 1900 was that
D. Many factory jobs were located in cities near transportation routes
What was the main reason for the drop in cotton prices between 1865 and 1890
D. Mills in Europe found cheaper sources for cotton
What did Alexander Graham Bell’s most famous invention contribute to life in the late 1800s
D. His invention helped make communication between households and businesses more efficient
How did the Haymarket riot hurt the labor movement
B. Many Americans came to believe that union members were violent anarchist
Admittance into the United States through Ellis Island was largely dependent on
A. The validity of the immigrants stateside sponsor
How did the US government encourage American industry in the late 19th century
B. By enacting protective tariffs
Knights of labor was formed with the goal of
A. Broad social reform for laborers
Which immigrant to United States played an influential role in labor issues in the 19th century
B. Mary Harris Jones
What was one advantage of urbanization for for workers who migrated to cities in the late 19th century
C. They were better able to provide their children with educational opportunities
John Wanamaker change consumer culture by
C. Offering free delivery to rural areas
What did the gridlock between parties in Congress and the White House in the late 1800s lead to
D. Little meaningful legislation was passed
What was the primary effect of Native Americans been confined to reservations
B. There are nomadic way of life was increasingly restricted
How did the federal government affect the practice of mining in the west
C. It provided land and patents for new inventions for large mining companies
President Grant is remembered as a corrupt president because he
C. Allowed members of his administration to engage in corruption
Which type of people were most likely to support the populist party in the 1890s
B. Small farmers
How was William Jennings Bryan different from the majority of the other presidential candidates of the era
A. He toured the nation, doing his own campaigning
What conflict arose between farmers and ranchers selling Western lands
C. Farmers demanded water rights from ranchers
Which of the following issues contributed to conflict over Reconstruction
B. Lack of constitutional guidance on secession
