US HISTORY 105 us history since 1865; unit 1 practice milestone- solutions

US History II-Unit 1 -Milestone 1 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 ...

US History II-Unit 1 -Milestone 1 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 is a political stance that supports every individual’s right to maximum liberty and freedom. • It represents a distinct political movement that offers a democratic alternative to the corporate state. CONCEPT How Historians View Populism 2 In the late 19th century, the consolidation of manufacturing in large cities, along with an ever-growing railroad system, changed the nature of consumerism in rural America. Choose the most accurate statement about these changes in rural consumption practices. CONCEPT Industrialization and Consumer Culture 3 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. CONCEPT The Frontier in American History 4 Identify the most important reason that the election of 1896 was significant in American politics. Both presidential candidates traveled and gave public speeches during the campaign. • Voters settled the question of how many immigrants would be admitted to the country on an annual basis. • The Democratic, Republican and Populist Parties all gained strength as independent political entities. CONCEPT The Election of 1896 5 Choose the statement that best reflects an argument used by Chief Joseph to oppose federal assimilation. CONCEPT Western Conquest and Indian Assimilation 6 Choose the group or entity that was a predecessor of the Populist Party. • The Democratic Party • The Greenback-Labor Party CONCEPT Rural America in the Late 19th Century 7 Which list of activities best represents the basic practices of historians? • o Maintaining consistency in historical narratives over time, o asking questions about the future, o insisting on a single narrative for the past and o referencing strongly biased secondary sources • o Creating narratives about the past, o interpreting evidence from the past, o remaining objective and o selecting relevant primary and secondary sources • o Maintaining consistency in historical narratives over time, o asking questions about the future, o remaining objective and o stating personal opinions about the past • o Maintaining consistency in historical narratives over time, o interpreting evidence from the past, o remaining objective and o referencing strongly biased secondary sources CONCEPT The Historian's Practice 8 Read the excerpt from a memoir written by Allan Pinkerton about the Great Railway Strike of 1877. "For this reason the strike of '77 was a complete failure. Although in many instances riotous excesses were not committed, the attempt of which they were all guilty—to prevent the movement of trains— made their strike as truly a riotous proceeding as the pillage, arson, and murder of Pittsburgh could have made it. By this act the strikers placed themselves in an attitude of defiance to all law and to society, and as surely arrayed law, order, and society against them. Had they won, it would have been a triumph of anarchy; and anarchy is a something impossible to exist. No community can exist save under law and order; and no riotous strike is possible of success short of revolution; while revolution itself is a failure, unless it brings to a people a still purer law and a more secure order." What group of people would most likely agree with Allan Pinkerton's opinion? • Anarchists • the Knights of Labor • Railroad workers • President Hayes CONCEPT Labor Conflict in the Gilded Age 9 Consider this political cartoon from 1891 that depicts Uncle Sam in front of a crowd of immigrants. A judge tells Uncle Sam, "If Immigration was properly Restricted you would no longer be troubled with Anarchy, Socialism, the Mafia and such kindred evils!" Some of the labels on the immigrants include: “German socialist,” “Polish vagabond,” and “English convict.” Choose the statement that best reflects how new immigrants to America were viewed by citizens as illustrated in the cartoon. • "Lots of immigrants arriving so quickly encourages current citizens to turn to crime rather than compete for jobs." • "All these new immigrants are troublemakers that will harm our country." • "These new immigrants bring fresh ideas that will reinvigorate our ailing democracy." • "So many immigrants will strain the available land resources in America." CONCEPT Late 19th Century Immigrant Experience 10 What was the philosophy behind the Social Gospel? CONCEPT Growth of the City 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? • The sensitivities of others • The lenses he wants to apply • The language he uses • His personal bias toward Japanese Americans CONCEPT The Historian's Practice 12 A meat packing plant buys a smaller meat packing plant and lowers prices to effectively run another out of business. It then strikes a deal with the railroad to transport the meat at a lower price and gains control of the meat market. What aspect of industrialization does this represent? CONCEPT Corporations and Industry in the Late 19th Century 13 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 • New infrastructures in large cities, such as elevated trains • Grants of public lands to railroad companies • Communication advances such as the telegram CONCEPT Growth of the City 14 Choose the true statement about the Knights of Labor. CONCEPT Working Class Life and Labor Unions in the Gilded Age 15 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.” “I will be self-sufficient because all I need is the land to profit from my own labor.” • “I will succeed as a hard-working individual because I will have the freedom to do as I wish.” • “It is my destiny as a white American to claim and tame this rugged landscape.” • “The establishment of bonanza farms offers opportunities to work the land for a wage.” CONCEPT Homesteading 16 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? • Where has this speech been reprinted? CONCEPT Analyzing Primary Sources 17 "In the 1930s Dust Bowl, soil across large swathes of the American midwest dried out and was carried into the air creating massive dust storms like this one." A historian would most likely make this statement if they were analyzing this image through what historical lens? CONCEPT The Lenses of History 18 Because of the economic downturn in the 1890s, many Americans organized in order to seek relief from elected officials. Choose the statement that reflects an action undertaken in the 1890s by government officials in response to workers' demands. "To control speculation in the railroad industry, we introduced broad new financial regulations." • "We encouraged grassroots organizers to present their concerns to Congress and the president." • "As representatives in Congress, we passed a bill limiting workers to an eight- hour day." CONCEPT Economic Depression and Labor Unrest in the 1890s 19 Which of these is an example of a secondary source for historical research on President Theodore Roosevelt? CONCEPT Analyzing Primary Sources 20 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. • They held rallies to highlight challenges facing small business owners. CONCEPT Race in the New South 21 Choose the statement that applies equally to the "Old South" and the "New South." CONCEPT Race in the New South 22 Choose the true statement about the nature of the rural economy in the late 19th century. Sharecroppers often worked a plot of land for several years and were then able to purchase it. • Many poor farmers owned abundant land but lacked the money and tools to develop it. CONCEPT Rural America in the Late 19th Century 23 Several ideologies—social Darwinism, the self-made man and the Gospel of Wealth—emerged in the Gilded Age, each with its advocates. Choose the statement most likely spoken by Henry George. CONCEPT The Gilded Age 24 Choose the most accurate statement about the nature of politics in the Gilded Age.