The text authors quote Randolph Bourne’s remark that “War is the health of the State. It automatically sets in motion . . . irreversible forces for conformity . . . [and] coercing . . . groups and individuals”. Was Bourne right? Supply some evidence that Bourne accurately predicted one consequence of American participation in World […]
Cesar Chavez’s efforts at organizing farm workers resulted in A) pensions and benefits for farm workers. B) a significant increase in their wages. C) recognition of their right to collective bargaining. D) All of the above. ANSWER D
Explain why American historians usually rate the Gilded Age presidents among the “weak” presidents of our past. What will be an ideal response? ANSWER The prevailing assumption of the day was that the federal government had a limited role to play in national life, and that Congress, not the president, should control national affairs. […]
If “no important policy differences separated the two major parties” in the Gilded Age, as the text authors claim, why was there a continuously high voter turnout at elections? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Party leadership devoted its energies and skills to campaign electioneering–getting out the vote. Not issue oriented, the parties […]
What was the bloodiest one-day battle of the Civil War? A) Vicksburg B) Shiloh C) Antietam D) First Bull Run ANSWER C
According to the 1920 census, for the first time in American history most A) American brides had engaged in premarital sex. B) Americans were non-Protestant. C) Americans lived in cities and towns. D) African Americans lived in the North. ANSWER C
Henry Ford introduced all the following innovations to the automobile industry EXCEPT A) the automated assembly line. B) cars affordable to the average family. C) higher minimum wages and shorter working hours for auto workers. D) an annual model change for his cars. ANSWER D
Describe the conflict between Puritans and Anglicans in England. What beliefs and practices of the Church of England did Puritans find so objectionable? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Puritans were upset by Anglican attention to ritual, hierarchial church government, sale of indulgences, open door membership policy, and the priests’ ignorance of scripture.
Describe several significant similarities among the English mainland colonies by 1700. Consider economies, political systems, religious practices, and social structure. What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Economic: agricultural economies, trade, indentured servitude and headrights, strong commercial values Political: elected assemblies, elite leadership, voting restrictions (property or church membership) Religious: some level of tolerance […]
Explain why Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson posed a real threat to the Massachusetts Bay Colony. What were the key points of their dissent? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Both challenged the truth of Puritan orthodoxy and threatened social order in the colony by questioning the views and authority of the ministers […]
