History Quiz

This question is based on all year of US HIstory:

Americans were self-sufficient in creating the life they wanted; one of five principles observed by Tocqueville is known as?

• E Pluribus Unum

• Gilded Age

• Cold War

• Individualism

THis question is based on all year of US History.

"Out of many, one"; colonies were different yet came together to form one country is known as?

• E Pluribus Unum

• Gilded Age

• Cold War

• Individualism

Businesses became wealthy; corrupt government officials supported business-first policies during which period?

• E Pluribus Unum

• Gilded Age

• Cold War

• Individualism

Political machines maintained their political power by?

• hosting public debates to address increased crime and street congestion

• offering free education programs to children leaving the workforce

• providing basic services to newly arrived immigrants in exchange for votes

• encouraging citizens to run for political office to promote competition

Which of the following was were pros of political machines? (choose 2)

• Bribes were made to pass laws that supported big business practices

• Jobs and contracts were rewarded to political supporters

• Improvements were made to failing infrastructures

• Housing options and job assistance were provided to the poor

Which of the following were cons of political machines? (Choose 2)

• Bribes were made to pass laws that supported big business practices

• Jobs and contracts were rewarded to political supporters

• Improvements were made to failing infrastructures

• Housing options and job assistance were provided to the poor

Which development made it possible to construct this type of building?

• The invention of a new process for manufacturing steel

• The government’s focus on educating engineers

• The manufacturing of glass that blocks ultraviolet sun rays

• The importation of stronger kinds of wood

Which statement best explains how the application of electricity in the early 1900s affected the development of the U.S. economy?

• Long-distance travel became more expensive.

• College education became more accessible.

• Manufacturing processes became more efficient.

• Household appliances became more costly.

What was the main reason for the rise of political machines?

• They bribed police officers to ignore crimes

• Nativists rigged elections in their favor

• Forced unions to keep factories open to low skilled workers

• Cities were overcrowded and couldn't provide the necessary infrastructure for citizens