How did politics differ in the “Old World” from politics in the “New World” in the early nineteenth century? a. Most “New World” nations copied the political systems of the “Old World,” modifying them slightly to accommodate slavery and industrialization. b. Most “New World” nations founded republics, whereas most “Old World” nations began to form […]
Greenbacks were a special currency that was backed by A) government promises to pay. B) gold. C) silver. D) land. ANSWER Answer: A
The two transcontinental railroad lines met at __________. a. Sacramento, California b. Reno, Nevada c. Promontory, Utah d. Santa Fe, New Mexico e. Salt Lake City, Utah ANSWER C
Which amendment to the Constitution ended slavery? A) Twelfth B) Thirteenth C) Fourteenth D) Fifteenth ANSWER Answer: B
The West African nations that sold slaves to Europeans enjoyed productive economies. Which of these was not a skilled craft of West Africans? a. weaving and jewelry making b. shipbuilding c. wood and ivory carving d. sculpting in bronze ANSWER B
Who was the first African-American to be elected to the Senate? A) Hiram Revels B) Fredrick Douglass C) Garrett Davis D) Blanche K. Bruce ANSWER Answer: A
“Labor peace” was the term used to describe __________. a. workers agreeing not to strike so that they might work productively for the war effort b. the socialist union workers who were laboring or working for peace and against the war effort c. workers striking for improved working conditions and pay in a more peaceful […]
Sharecropping began in Louisiana. Answer: ANSWER TRUE
By 1759, the proportion of the American population made up of black slaves was: a. more than one-fifth b. about half, three-fourths of whom lived in the South c. approximately one-third d. three-fifths ANSWER A
Which president ended Reconstruction? A) Hayes B) Grant C) Johnson D) Garfield ANSWER Answer: A
