SOPHIA US HISTORY 2 MILESTONE 1

SOPHIA US HISTORY 2 MILESTONE 1 Score 22/24 You passed this Milestone 22 questions were answered correctly. 2 questions were answered incorrectly. 1 White Democrats, or "redeemers," were central to the development of the Jim Crow system in the South during the late 19th century. Which statement most represents their efforts? They supported efforts to improve the condition of poor white citizens as well as poor black citizens. UNIT 1 — MILESTONE 1 They held rallies to highlight challenges facing small business owners. They worked to dismantle unions that had farmers and common laborers as members. They passed laws that required potential voters to read and interpret the Constitution to the satisfaction of white voting registrars. CONCEPT Race in the New South 2 Which statement best reflects the significance of the election of 1896?Ties between the Republican Party and big businesses weakened due to populist pressure. The Populist Party ceased to exist as an independent political entity following the election. Bryan won the popular vote, but McKinley won the electoral college by a slim margin. The election led to the resumption of minting silver. CONCEPT The Election of 1896 3 Which statement about populism most closely aligns with historian Michael Kazin’s interpretation of the term? It is a political style that uses a certain type of language and rhetoric to advance the agenda of a political coalition. It offers a democratic alternative to compulsory government that is harmful or corrupted. It represents a distinct political movement that offers a democratic alternative to the corporate state. It is a political stance that supports every individual’s right to maximum liberty and freedom. CONCEPT How Historians View Populism 4 Because of the economic downturn in the 1890s, many Americans organized in order to seek relief from corporations and elected officials. Choose the statement that reflects an action undertaken in the 1890s to improve conditions forworkers. "American farmers and urban workers united in powerful unions to sway national policy." "We hired Pinkerton private security officers to protect laborers at our company." "We joined with farmers in a national political coalition to gain a more powerful voice in the federal government.” “We marched on Washington, D.C. to advocate for public works jobs for the unemployed.” CONCEPT Economic Depression and Labor Unrest in the 1890s 5 Suppose two competing railroad companies agreed to fix shipping rates at a level that benefited both. What is this kind of voluntary arrangement called? A pool A holding company A trust A monopoly CONCEPT Corporations and Industry in the Late 19th Century 6 Which of the following men was associated with the growth of the Populist Party in the late 19thcentury? Garret Hobart David Bennett Hill William McKinley Ignatius Donnelly CONCEPT Rural America in the Late 19th Century 7 In the summer of 1893, a young historian, Frederick Jackson Turner, presented a paper that explained his views on the significance of the frontier in American history. Choose the statement that best reflects Turner’s views on the significance of the Western frontier. Turner apologized for the subjugation of Native Americans. Turner included women in his argument, rejecting the myth that the West was only for rugged, masculine individuals. Turner proposed that American society in the West was fundamentally different from the Eastern United States. Turner argued that Western expansion allowed those who were dissatisfied with their economic or social positions elsewhere to improve them on the frontier. CONCEPTThe Frontier in American History 8 Choose the factor that was most likely an effect of rapid industrialization in the United States during the late 19th century. Increased reliance on local shops and markets Rapid growth of the interstate highway system Local safety regulations on tenement housing Improvements in communication such as the telephone CONCEPT Growth of the City 9 Choose the true statement about the nature of the rural economy in the late 19th century. Strong farmers unions won court cases to regulate interstate commerce to farmers' benefit. Lenders and farmers used the crop-lien system to subsidize the cost of running a farm. Industrialization led to the development of steel plows and other tools that increased both the supply of wheat and its market price. Many Southern landowners sold their lands to poor white and black farmers at reduced prices so they could establish their own livelihoods. CONCEPTRural America in the Late 19th Century 10 "The telegraph profoundly changed businesses and governments by making rapid, long-distance communication possible." A historian would most likely make this statement if they were analyzing this image through what historical lens? Law Class Gender ScienceCONCEPT The Lenses of History 11 Kino, an experienced historian, is very interested in the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. As a historian, he is aware of possible influences on his interpretation of events. Which factor should be allowed to influence his interpretation? His personal bias toward Japanese Americans The lenses he wants to apply The language he uses The sensitivities of others CONCEPT The Historian's Practice 12 In the late 19th century, the consolidation of manufacturing in large cities and an ever-growing railroad system changed the nature of consumption in rural America. Choose the statement that best describes one of these changes in the nature of rural consumption. Mary bought a new piano from Sears, but it had become more expensive than if she had bought it locally. Sarah wanted to purchase a new sewing machine, but no longer could because she did not have enough cash on hand. John’s small general store now had plenty of customers, and he was able to do excellentbusiness. Ed’s newspaper began to include full-page advertisements for new consumer products.