Social Flashcards
1
Q
The cartoon of whom is drawn on the lower left corner of the chalkboard that is behind John Green in his 26th crash course? A. Plunkitt B. Tammany C. Tweed D. Obama
A
C. Tweed
2
Q
Who coined the term "Gilded Age"? A. President Obama B. Dr. Seuss C. Hayes D. Mark Twain and Charles Warner
A
D. Mark Twain and Charles Warner
3
Q
Who was the author of the mystery document in John Green's crash course of the Gilded Age? A. Tweed B. Plunkitt C. Twain D. Harrison
A
B. Plunkitt
4
Q
What scandal did the Buffalo Evening Telegraph reveal? A. The government was out of money B. Cleveland had a baby out of wedlock C. Harrison was assassinated D. Segregation was outlawed
A
B. Cleveland had a baby out of wedlock
5
Q
Who said this quote about the state of the political system, "No leaders, no principles; no principles, no parties"? A. Woodrow Wilson B. General Lee C. Senator Blaine D. Charles Guiteau
A
A. Woodrow Wilson
6
Q
What did the political boss do for the new immigrants?
A. dissuade them from voting
B. offer free banquets with alcohol
C. give them free houses and clothing for life
D. all of the above
A
B. offer free banquets with alcohol
7
Q
What was the most popular form of entertainment? A. Vaudeville B. saloons C. politics D. church
A
C. politics
8
Q
Who was a member of the Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) and went around with a hatchet attacking saloons? A. Lucy B. Hayes B. Mary Elizabeth Lease C. Cleveland's mistress D. Carry Nation
A
D. Carry Nation
9
Q
All of the following were a part of leading the social reform for African Americans except... A. Booker T. Washington B. Harriet Beecher Stowe C. W.E.B. Du Bois D. Stephen Douglas
A
D. Stephen Douglas
10
Q
How did the Half-Breeds adopt their name?
A. The were half-loyal to Grant.
B. They were half-loyal to the spoils system reform.
C. both A and C
D. neither A and C
A
C. both A and C
