US History Cycle 1 2023

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After the Civil War, why did freedmen in the South have difficulty improving their economic conditions? Options: Literacy for former slaves was outlawed, Competition for jobs with factory workers from the North, The federal government gave them 160 acres of land, The system of sharecropping kept them in a cycle of poverty

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The system of sharecropping kept them in a cycle of poverty

Answer explanation

The economic conditions of freedmen in the South after the Civil War were mainly hampered by the system of sharecropping. This system kept them in a perpetual cycle of poverty, as they were often indebted to the landowners for whom they worked, leaving them with little to no profit. This method of agriculture made it nearly impossible for freedmen to improve their financial situations.

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Why were the Black Codes established in the South?

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to limit the rights of the Freedmen

Answer explanation

The 'Black Codes' were established in the South after the Civil War to limit the rights and liberties of the newly freed African Americans, referred to as Freedmen. These laws imposed severe restrictions on Freedmen's freedom, thus the correct answer is 'to limit the rights of the Freedmen'.

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After the Civil War - what caused conflict between President Andrew Johnson and the Radical Republicans in Congress? Options: The plans for restoring Southern states to the Union, A proposal to repeal the Emancipation Proclamation, Reduction of the army and the navy to prewar levels, Congressional efforts to pay the Confederate war debt

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The plans for restoring Southern states to the Union

Answer explanation

The conflict between President Andrew Johnson and the Radical Republicans in Congress post the Civil War arose due to disagreements over the plans for restoring Southern states to the Union. Johnson's lenient policies towards the South did not sit well with the Radical Republicans, who sought stricter measures to ensure the rights of freed slaves.

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What is the message of the cartoon regarding the Standard Oil Company?

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Used economic power to influence government decisions

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In the late 19th Century, how did farmers attempt to address the issue raised by William Jennings Bryan? Options: Supporting the Populist Party, Demanding higher tariffs, Providing jobs for the unemployed, Lobbying Congress to cut income taxes

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Supporting the Populist Party

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Which proposal by the Grange movement during the 1870s attracted the support for many western farmers? Options: The money supply should be deflated by removing paper currency from circulation, Shipping rates and grain storage fees charged by railroads should be regulated, immigrant should be given land on the Great Plains, The government should control the development of resources in the West

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Shipping rates and grain storage fees charged by railroads should be regulated

Answer explanation

The Grange movement of the 1870s was a prevalent agrarian crusade that sought to improve the conditions of farmers. Among the proposals, the one that gained most traction among western farmers was the regulation of shipping rates and grain storage fees charged by railroads. This provided them financial relief and more control over their products.

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How did Henry Flagler impact the development and economy of Florida?

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He founded the Florida East Coast Railway which provided a means for transporting people and goods up and down the coast of Florida.

Answer explanation

Henry Flagler had a significant impact on the development and economy of Florida through his establishment of the Florida East Coast Railway. This transportation system facilitated the movement of people and goods along the Florida coast, positively affecting the state's economy. The other options such as founding oil or salt companies, or partnerships may have been impactful but are not associated with Flagler's impact on Florida.

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How was the problem shown in the cartoon above primarily addressed during the late 1800s? Options: Organizing labor unions, Supporting the Populist Party platform, Eliminating child labor, Increasing the number of immigrant workers

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Organizing labor unions

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What is the main idea of this cartoon?

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Owners of business monopolies control the Senate

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Which would be the best title for the chart: Reasons for the success of the Nebraska land rush, Factors contributing to the settlement of the West, Conditions leading to the spread of cholera, Sparks for the Second Industrial Revolution?

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Factors contributing to the settlement of the West