US History II Milestone 1 Study Guide

Sophia – US History II – Milestone 1 Final 1 Which statement about populism most closely aligns with historian Lawrence Goodwyn’s interpretation of the term? Choose the statement that applies equally to the "Old South" a ...

Sophia – US History II – Milestone 1 Final 1 Which statement about populism most closely aligns with historian Lawrence Goodwyn’s interpretation of the term? Choose the statement that applies equally to the "Old South" and the "New South." Several ideologies—social Darwinism, the self-made man and the Gospel of Wealth—emerged in the Gilded Age. Choose the person from the Gilded Age whose ideas are reflected in this statement: "There is a difference between the deserving and the undeserving poor." 4 Read the newspaper excerpt from The Indianapolis Journal quoting Jay Gould about the 1886 railroad strike. "There is no room for a compromise, for the strikers have confessed, in effect, that they have no grievances against our company. I am bound to fight this question to the bitter end for this very reason. The position is a simple one; if we had interfered with the management of the Texas Pacific we should have been in contempt of the United States Court which has charge of that road. The men on our own lines have made no complaint against us, but by striking try to enforce the demands of workmen on another road not under our control. There can be no compromise of such a strike. I have asked the opinion of Judge Dillon as to our legal rights under such circumstances, and his decision is that it is our duty, not alone our right, to prevent the interruption of the business of the road by all legal means." Jay Gould's comments most likely represent what group's perspective? What was the effect of the Supreme Court decision in the Civil Rights Cases? Which of these is an example of a secondary source for historical research on President Theodore Roosevelt? Choose the factor that was most likely an effect of rapid industrialization in the United States during the late 19th century. Consider the excerpt from a speech given by the former slave and abolitionist Frederick Douglass: "I have had but one idea for the last three years to present to the American people, and the phraseology in which I clothe it is the old abolition phraseology. I am for the 'immediate, unconditional, and universal' enfranchisement of the black man, in every State in the Union. [Loud applause.] Without this, his liberty is a mockery; without this, you might as well almost retain the old name of slavery for his condition; for in fact, if he is not the slave of the individual master, he is the slave of society, and holds his liberty as a privilege, not as a right. He is at the mercy of the mob, and has no means of protecting himself." Which question would be most relevant for analyzing this historical speech? Hannah runs a hospitality business with Ray and Susan, backed by a group of investors who provide the funding but rely on Hannah and company to operate the business. What term best describes this type of business arrangement? Choose the most accurate statement about the nature of politics in the Gilded Age. Choose the group or entity that was a predecessor of the Populist Party. Choose the true statement about the Knights of Labor. By the late 1800s, some settlers’ dreams of the West were not matched by the realities. Choose the statement that describes one of these “realities.” Choose the true statement about the nature of the rural economy in the late 19th century. Consider this political cartoon from 1891 that depicts Uncle Sam in front of a crowd of immigrants. 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. A historian would most likely make this statement if they were analyzing this image through what historical lens? Tina, a professional historian, is considering the factors that can influence a historian’s interpretation of a past event. She is researching the rise of women activists in the 18th and 19th centuries in the United States. Which factor should be allowed to influence her interpretation? Choose the statement that best reflects an argument used by Chief Joseph to oppose federal assimilation. Because of the economic downturn in the 1890s, many Americans organized to seek relief from corporations and elected officials. Choose the statement that best reflects how farmers responded to the crises of the 1890s. What was one reason numerous social reform movements emerged in the late 1800s? Which list of activities best represents the basic practices of historians? Identify the most important reason that the election of 1896 was significant in American politics. Choose the statement that best reflects Turner’s views on the significance of the Western frontier.