Historical Perspectives - Grit and Grandeur

What does Zitkala-Ša emphasize in her quote about nature?

• The importance of dogma
• The beauty of natural gardens
• The voice of the Great Spirit
• The preference for cities

Answer explanation

Zitkala-Ša highlights the beauty and spirituality of natural elements.

What did Seth Low identify as a unique advantage of the great city?

• Access to education
• A sense of human brotherhood
• Opportunity for wealth
• Dependence on oneself

Answer explanation

Seth Low believed the city fostered human connection and responsibility.

According to Bess Streeter Aldrich, how does one “listen to the universe”?

• By traveling the world
• By living with an open mind
• By seeking bodily comfort
• By exploring philosophy

Answer explanation

Aldrich highlights the power of an open mind, even within a small space.

When did the Census Bureau declare the frontier officially gone?

• 1880
• 1890
• 1900
• 1920

Answer explanation

The Census Bureau declared the frontier gone by 1890 due to westward expansion.

What was a major factor in the disappearance of the frontier?

• Agricultural expansion
• Railroad development
• Native American relocation
• The Industrial Revolution

Answer explanation

Railroads played a significant role in settling and developing the frontier.

What was the primary purpose of the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887?

• To regulate monopolies
• To provide land to settlers
• To support railroad companies
• To establish state governments

Answer explanation

The act aimed to regulate railroad monopolies for public benefit.

How did the Gilded Age get its name?

• Due to economic growth
• Due to industrial innovation
• Due to its shiny surface masking corruption
• Due to its focus on education

Answer explanation

Mark Twain coined the term to describe wealth hiding deeper issues.

What was a significant outcome of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?

• Increased immigration
• Economic equality
• Restrictions on Chinese immigrants
• Growth of cities

Answer explanation

The act restricted Chinese immigrants, reflecting anti-immigrant sentiment.

What invention encouraged the construction of skyscrapers?

• Railroads
• Electricity
• The elevator
• Steel production

Answer explanation

The elevator enabled taller buildings, revolutionizing urban density.

What did the Sherman Anti-Trust Act aim to regulate?

• Railroads
• Worker wages
• Monopolies
• Urban expansion

Answer explanation

The Sherman Anti-Trust Act targeted monopolies to promote competition.