Question 1

The Panic of 1893 was the United States' most severe economic downturn until the Great Depression of 1929.​

Accepted Answer

The Panic of 1893 was indeed the United States' most severe economic downturn until the Great Depression of 1929.

Question 2

While Booker T. Washington believed in equality for all, he discouraged blacks from campaigning for it directly.​

Accepted Answer

Booker T. Washington believed in gradual progress and racial harmony, and believed that blacks should focus on education and economic self-improvement rather than direct political action for equality.

Question 3

The Commerce Clause gives Congress the power to regulate trade with foreign nations and Native Americans, but not inter-state trade.​

Accepted Answer

The Commerce Clause gives Congress the power to regulate both inter-state and foreign trade, as well as trade with Native Americans.

Question 4

During the late nineteenth century, government and business were inextricably linked as government at all level aided business with legislation that supported their interests and the suppression of labor unrest.​

Accepted Answer

This was known as the "Gilded Age" in which government actively supported business interests and worked to suppress labor movements through policies and legislation.

Question 5

During the late nineteenth century, third parties emerged as the major parties did not address issues of major concern to farmers, laborers, evangelical reformers, and ​middle class professionals.

Accepted Answer

Third parties such as the Populist Party and the Progressive Party emerged during the late nineteenth century as they believed that the major parties did not address issues such as economic inequality, political corruption, and social reform that were of major concern to various groups.

Question 6

During the 1890s,  ​

Accepted Answer

During the 1890s, the United States was dominated by a wealthy class that was intent on preserving its power. This class held sway over government at all levels and was not interested in major reforms that might threaten its position. As a result, government policies tended to favor the interests of the wealthy over those of the working class or minorities.

Question 7

In the late nineteenth century, Democrats

Accepted Answer

In the late nineteenth century, Democrats generally favored a laissez-faire approach to the economy, advocated for low tariffs to promote trade, supported states' rights to limit federal power, and opposed governmental aid to corporations, preferring instead to let market forces shape economic outcomes.

Question 8

Following Reconstruction​,

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Political machines​

Accepted Answer

Political machines reached out to immigrants in exchange for party loyalty. This was a key strategy used by political machines to gain power and control in urban areas, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Immigrants were often promised jobs, social services, and other forms of support in exchange for their votes and loyalty to the political machine. This allowed the political machine to maintain its power base and influence over local government and politics.

Question 10

In the late nineteenth century, Republicans​

Accepted Answer

Republicans in the late nineteenth century continued to promote industrial and commercial development of the nation. They were known as the party of business and supported policies that encouraged economic growth, such as protective tariffs, railroad expansion, and land grants for western settlement.

Question 11

The new constituency in U.S. politics represented by Theodore Roosevelt ​

Accepted Answer

Each of the choices listed applies to the new constituency in U.S. politics represented by Theodore Roosevelt. They were typically college-educated middle-class professionals who believed in government by impartial experts rather than the influence of bosses or capitalists. They often had training in the new social sciences, which supported their desire for a larger role for government in controlling industry.

Question 12

In the South, following Reconstruction, ​

Accepted Answer

Following Reconstruction, white Southerners enacted measures such as poll taxes and literacy requirements to limit the voting rights of black citizens, effectively stripping them of the right to vote. The Fifteenth Amendment, which guaranteed the right to vote regardless of race, was not strictly upheld, and women did not gain the right to vote until several decades later. While black mobilization did occur during this time, it was often met with violent resistance and suppression.

Question 13

Progressives ​

Accepted Answer

Progressives were suspicious of corrupt popular politics and wanted government by public-spirited experts who would implement reforms to protect vulnerable groups. This approach was championed by figures such as Theodore Roosevelt. Therefore, all of the options are correct.

Question 14

The Solid South

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Under the spoils system​

Accepted Answer

The spoils system, also known as the patronage system, was a practice in which government jobs were given as rewards to party loyalists. This practice was common in the United States in the 19th century, particularly during the Jacksonian era. The system encouraged political loyalty and often led to corruption and ineffective governance.

Question 16

Woodrow Wilson was the first Southerner to run for and win the presidency since before the Civil War.​

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Woodrow Wilson was born in Virginia and served as governor of New Jersey before becoming president in 1913. The last Southerner to win the presidency before Wilson was Zachary Taylor in 1848.

Question 17

During the early years of the twentieth century, progressive reformers encouraged lessening immigrant quotas and supported pro-immigration legislation.​

Accepted Answer

Progressive reformers in the early twentieth century often supported restrictions on immigration, aiming to assimilate immigrants into American culture and society, rather than encouraging increased immigration or lessening immigrant quotas.

Question 18

Of the third parties that emerged in the late nineteenth century, the most successful one was the Populist Party.​

Accepted Answer

The Populist Party was the most successful third party in the late nineteenth century, winning several congressional seats and the governorship of Kansas. It also had a significant impact on the Democratic Party's platform during the 1896 election.

Question 19

Booker T. Washington championed the concept of the talented tenth.​

Accepted Answer

The concept of the "Talented Tenth" was popularized by W.E.B. Du Bois, not Booker T. Washington. Washington advocated for vocational education and economic self-reliance for African Americans, whereas Du Bois emphasized the importance of liberal arts education and developing leadership among the most talented African Americans.

Question 20

Following the Civil War, voter turnout was relatively low for elections, ​as the end of the Civil War had left no issues that voters felt passionate about.

Accepted Answer

Voter turnout was actually high during the elections following the Civil War, as newly-enfranchised African American men were excited to exercise their right to vote. However, voter turnout did decrease in the later years of Reconstruction due to various factors such as voter suppression efforts by white supremacist groups.

Quiz 17: The Politics of Reform, 1877-1917

The Panic of 1893 was the United States' most severe economic downturn until the Great Depression of 1929.

While Booker T. Washington believed in equality for all, he discouraged blacks from campaigning for it directly.

The Commerce Clause gives Congress the power to regulate trade with foreign nations and Native Americans, but not inter-state trade.

During the late nineteenth century, government and business were inextricably linked as government at all level aided business with legislation that supported their interests and the suppression of labor unrest.

During the late nineteenth century, third parties emerged as the major parties did not address issues of major concern to farmers, laborers, evangelical reformers, and middle class professionals.

During the 1890s,

In the late nineteenth century, Democrats

Following Reconstruction,

Political machines

In the late nineteenth century, Republicans

The new constituency in U.S. politics represented by Theodore Roosevelt

In the South, following Reconstruction,

Progressives

The Solid South

Under the spoils system

Woodrow Wilson was the first Southerner to run for and win the presidency since before the Civil War.

During the early years of the twentieth century, progressive reformers encouraged lessening immigrant quotas and supported pro-immigration legislation.

Of the third parties that emerged in the late nineteenth century, the most successful one was the Populist Party.

Booker T. Washington championed the concept of the talented tenth.

Following the Civil War, voter turnout was relatively low for elections, as the end of the Civil War had left no issues that voters felt passionate about.

Quiz 17: The Politics of Reform, 1877-1917

The Panic of 1893 was the United States' most severe economic downturn until the Great Depression of 1929.​

While Booker T. Washington believed in equality for all, he discouraged blacks from campaigning for it directly.​

The Commerce Clause gives Congress the power to regulate trade with foreign nations and Native Americans, but not inter-state trade.​

During the late nineteenth century, government and business were inextricably linked as government at all level aided business with legislation that supported their interests and the suppression of labor unrest.​

During the late nineteenth century, third parties emerged as the major parties did not address issues of major concern to farmers, laborers, evangelical reformers, and ​middle class professionals.

During the 1890s, ​

In the late nineteenth century, Democrats

Following Reconstruction​,

Political machines​

In the late nineteenth century, Republicans​

The new constituency in U.S. politics represented by Theodore Roosevelt ​

In the South, following Reconstruction, ​

Progressives ​

The Solid South

Under the spoils system​

Woodrow Wilson was the first Southerner to run for and win the presidency since before the Civil War.​

During the early years of the twentieth century, progressive reformers encouraged lessening immigrant quotas and supported pro-immigration legislation.​

Of the third parties that emerged in the late nineteenth century, the most successful one was the Populist Party.​

Booker T. Washington championed the concept of the talented tenth.​

Following the Civil War, voter turnout was relatively low for elections, ​as the end of the Civil War had left no issues that voters felt passionate about.

The Panic of 1893 was the United States' most severe economic downturn until the Great Depression of 1929.

While Booker T. Washington believed in equality for all, he discouraged blacks from campaigning for it directly.

The Commerce Clause gives Congress the power to regulate trade with foreign nations and Native Americans, but not inter-state trade.

During the late nineteenth century, government and business were inextricably linked as government at all level aided business with legislation that supported their interests and the suppression of labor unrest.

During the late nineteenth century, third parties emerged as the major parties did not address issues of major concern to farmers, laborers, evangelical reformers, and middle class professionals.

During the 1890s,

Following Reconstruction,

Political machines

In the late nineteenth century, Republicans

The new constituency in U.S. politics represented by Theodore Roosevelt

In the South, following Reconstruction,

Progressives

Under the spoils system

Woodrow Wilson was the first Southerner to run for and win the presidency since before the Civil War.

During the early years of the twentieth century, progressive reformers encouraged lessening immigrant quotas and supported pro-immigration legislation.

Of the third parties that emerged in the late nineteenth century, the most successful one was the Populist Party.

Booker T. Washington championed the concept of the talented tenth.

Following the Civil War, voter turnout was relatively low for elections, as the end of the Civil War had left no issues that voters felt passionate about.