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After-School Review #1: Changes in the South and the West

Historians argue that the success of the Populist Party was in its long-term influence rather than its electoral wins. What action is evidence of this idea? A the passage of the 16th and 17th Amendments B the strict regulation of the railroads by the federal government C the success of William Jennings Bryan D the adoption of silver as the basis of currency

How did the event discussed in this article impact life in the South How did the event discussed in this article impact life in the South? A Sharecropping became less popular as more African Americans were able to work for railroad companies. B African Americans were allowed to ride in train cars from which they had previously been banned. C Fewer “Jim Crow” laws were passed since the Supreme Court ruling made them unnecessary. D The practice of segregation spread beyond railroad cars to nearly all public facilities.

This is a quote from W.E.B. Du Bois. The Negro race, like all races, is going to be saved by its exceptional men. The problem of education then, among Negroes, must first of all deal with the “Talented Tenth.” It is the problem of developing the best of this race that may guide the mass away from the contamination and death of the worst. Why did Booker T. Washington advocate a different approach to gaining equality? A He felt there were not enough educated African Americans to enact Du Bois’ Talented Tenth plan. B He did not believe Du Bois’ plan went far enough to help African Americans gain equality. C He believed it was more important for African Americans to earn a living and improve their economic situations. D He disagreed that African Americans needed more access to educational facilities.

What was the main purpose of documents such as this one What was the main purpose of documents such as this one? A to collect revenue to pay for poll workers B to stop corruption in state and local elections C to prevent certain groups from being able to vote D to ensure that the most qualified candidates ran for offices

This statement was made by Frederick Jackson Turner in his essay, Significance of the Frontier in American History. The wilderness masters the colonist…it takes him from the railroad car and puts him in the birch canoe. It strips off the garments of civilization and arrays him in the hunting shirt and the moccasin…little by little he transforms the wilderness, but the outcome is not the old Europe…here is a new product that is American. What statement evaluates the impact of Turner’s message? A Settlers who moved to the West needed to know hunting techniques used in Europe. B European immigrants lacked the skills to be successful settling in the western territories. C Settlers to the West had to use modern tools and technology in order to be successful. D Westward expansion contributed to the development of a unique American culture.

The photos below are of the same person. What philosophy for treatment of the Native Americans is evident in these photographs? Containment on a reservation Assimiliation into American culture Expulsion from American lands Acceptance of their unique traditions

What is the underlying purpose of this law? The following excerpt is from the Public Laws of North Carolina in 1899. (sec. 4) Every person presenting himself for registration shall be able to read and write any section of the Constitution in the English language and before he shall be entitled to vote he shall have paid on or before the first day of March of the year in which he proposed to vote his poll tax as prescribed by law for the previous year. What is the underlying purpose of this law? Grant women the right to vote Make sure all voters are qualified to vote Ensure that all voters are treated fairly Prevent African Americans from voting

With abundant crops raised everywhere, ‘Tis a mystery, I do declare With abundant crops raised everywhere, ‘Tis a mystery, I do declare. Why farmers all should fume and fret And why we are so deep in debt…. We have the land to raise the wheat And everything that’s good to eat And when we had no bonds or debts We were a jolly, happy set…. What caused the problem addressed in this song? A government ownership of the railroads B overproduction of crops C a lack of adequate irrigation D high tariffs on imported crops

What helped settle the American West? (4) The Homestead Act Lure of easy $ Indian Removal The Railroad

Farming and farmers in the late 19th century were helped tremendously by the following inventions,