U.S. History Q1 Quiz

Which U.S. Constitutional amendment of the Reconstruction Era was rendered largely unsuccessful through use of poll taxes, literacy tests, and other voter suppression tactics?

• 15th amendment

• 14th amendment

• 13th amendment

• 19th amendment

By reaching out to Irish immigrants in New York City, providing them with jobs, housing, and help, William "Boss" Tweed was able to—

• solidify his position of power by carrying a large proportion of votes.

• create a base of support for Tammany Hall that lasted into the 1960s.

• expand support for the Republican Party in New York City.

• garner popular support for his political campaign for governor.

Which Progressive reformer's writings, such as this excerpt, most impacted the African American Civil Rights movement?

• Upton Sinclair

• Susan B. Anthony

• Jane Addams

• Ida B. Wells

What was the main purpose of the Dawes Act of 1887?

• To encourage Native Americans to assimilate by dividing tribal land into individual plots.

• To allow Native Americans to create their own sovereign governments on reservations.

• To return all tribal land in the West to Native American nations.

• To prevent settlers from moving onto Native American lands in the West.

During the nineteenth century, the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad contributed to the industrial growth of the United States by —

• encouraging subsistence farming.

• protecting the United States from low-priced foreign imports.

• making the movement of goods easier and cheaper.

• connecting the United States to markets in Mexico and Canada.

Which economic issue prompted the passage of the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 and fueled the Populist movement of the 1890s?

• Unfair practices and monopolies by railroads and corporations

• High unemployment caused by immigration

• Rapid urbanization leading to overcrowded cities

• Increasing tariffs on imported goods harming farmers

How did the 17th Amendment change democracy in the U.S.?

• It granted women the right to vote.

• It allowed electors in the Electoral College to cast a vote for President and Vice President.

• It lowered the voting age to 18.

• It provided for the direct election of U.S. Senators by the people.

Child workers during the 1880s were expected to —

• attend school in the afternoons and work in the mornings.

• work after school and during the weekends, only.

• do light jobs for short hours and receive little pay.

• do dangerous jobs for long hours and receive little pay.

What is the main idea of this image?

• The conditions of tenement living have improved greatly.

• The number of people living in tenements is declining.

• Many immigrants face crowded conditions and despair in tenement housing.

• Living in tenements has led to improved working-class conditions.

Which early twentieth century U.S. president emphasized using the United States' economic influence to achieve its goals?

• President Theodore Roosevelt

• President William Howard Taft

• President Woodrow Wilson

• President Franklin D. Roosevelt