Kansas History - Unit 5 Quiz

What was the purpose of the Women's Suffrage Movement in Kansas?

• To advocate for women's right to own property in Kansas
• To advocate for women's right to work commercial jobs in Kansas
• To advocate for women's right to vote in Kansas
• To advocate for women's right to serve in the military

What global catastrophe was believed to have started in Kansas following the end of World War 1?

• The 1918 Flu Epidemic
• The Progressive Movement
• The Central Powers Victory
• The 2020 Global Pandemic

During the Dust Bowl, what was the main cause of the devastating Dust Storms?

• Seismic Activity
• Poor farming practices combined with drought
• Industrial pollutiom
• Excessive cattle grazing

What President created the New Deal program and gained a lot of support from farmers in Kansas due to their promise of assistance?

• Franklin D Roosevelt
• Dwight D Eisenhower
• Teddy Roosevelt
• Woodrow Wilson

What was the main reason African-American families in Topeka challenged school segregation in Brown v Board of Education?

• They wanted their children to attend newer school buildings
• They believed segregated schools were inherently unequal and harmful
• They wanted their children to have shorter bus rides to school
• They disagreed with the school curriculum

What was the Topeka Board of Education's main argument for defending segregation in public schools?

• They claimed it was better for all students
• They said it saved the district money
• They believed Black students preferred separate schools
• They claimed it was lawful and Black Schools in Topeka were good enough

Which President below was a Kansan and assumed office after World War 2?

• Dwight D Eisenhower
• Harry S Truman
• William Allen White
• Franklin D Roosevelt

What happened to all of the Nuclear Missile Silos all over Kansas around the end of the Cold War?

• They were upgraded to hold larger quantities of Nuclear Missiles
• They were turned into regular military bases for use for the Air Force
• They had their missiles removed and were either destroyed or sold off
• None of the Above

What is the Rural Depopulation Effect?

• The government forcibly removing populations from smaller towns to be relocated elsewhere in the country
• The decline of populations of small towns due to lack of job and economic opportunities
• A large increase in small town populations, boosting the economy
• None of the Above

What major catastrophe disrupted Kansas and the World's economic, education, and social systems in the 21st century?

• The Greensburg Tornado Disaster
• World War 2
• The 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic
• The 2011 Global Recession