All of the following are true of WEB DuBois EXCEPT

he was very good at making compromises

What headline best describes America's journey toward racial equality between 1865-1900?

Equality takes a Big Step Forward, then a Step Back

Which series of events is in the correct chronological order?

Ratification of 14th amendment, end of Reconstruction, Plessy v. Ferguson

In 1877, Jim Crow began dancing across the Southern land." What does this statement mean?

Segregation began spreading in the South.

Edison said, "We will make the light bulb so cheap, only the rich will be able to burn candles." He meant

electricity would be cheaper than candles

Which of the following statements about immigration during 1860-1900 was TRUE?

The Germans and the Irish made up the largest groups of immigrants

In the case of Yick Wo v. Hopkins, the Supreme Court found Yick

innocent, because he had not had equal treatment under the CA state laws

The main reason for the Centennial Exposition was to

celebrate the country's 100th birthday

Three of the following statements about Ida B. Wells are facts; one is a generalization. Which one?

Ida Wells was mature beyond her years

What was a major contribution of George Washington Carver?

He urged farmers to grow crops that benefited the soil as well as people

A racist would argue against which of the following statements?

The rights of all people should be equal under the law.

By 1876, all of the following were true in the United States EXCEPT

the population of the country was 5 million

Which list of inventions is in the correct chronological order?

McCormick reaper, lightbulb, telephone, automobile

"In 1876, the distance beween rich and poor was growing wider." This was true, but which fact seems to contradict it?

In 1876, the middle class was large and living better than previously

Coming to America was very exciting for Mary Antin. What impressed her the most?

the opportunity to get an education

Which of the statements about citizenship in the 19th century is TRUE?

The US allowed only white foreign-born residents to become citizens.

What presented the greatest challenge for Edison when developing the lightbulb?

finding a good filament that would last

Which sentence best describes the differences between WEB DuBois and Booker T. Washington?

DuBois believed in equality; Washington believed in economic opportunity.

The Supreme Court's ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson supported which principle?

The races should be seperate but equal.

Which of the following statements about the 15th amendment is FALSE?

Every citizen, male or female, was granted the right to vote.

What important thing did Edison need from New York politicians before electricity could be brought to the people of NYC?

getting permission to dig up streets lay wires

Which statement by Justice John Marshall Harlan reflects his disagreement with the Supreme Court's decision?

"Our constitution is colorblind..."

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1
Which of the following was not an Edison invention?
motion-picture camera
phonograph
copying machine
telephone
2
Many recently arrived immigrants were willing to work for low wages. This was most disliked by...
machine politicians like Boss Tweed
American factory owners
highly skilled American workers
unskilled American workers
3
All of the following are true of WEB DuBois EXCEPT
he helped found the NAACP
he was very good at making compromises
he received a Ph.D from Harvard
he wrote many books as articles
4
What headline best describes America's journey toward racial equality between 1865-1900?
Thirty-five Years of Ignoring a Problem
Equality takes a Big Step Forward, then a Step Back
Trading Places: The End of White Power in the South
Onward and Upward: An American Success Story
5
Which series of events is in the correct chronological order?
Plessy v. Ferguson, ratification of 14th amendment, end of Reconstruction
ratification of 14th amendment, Plessy v. Ferguson, end of Reconstruction
Ratification of 14th amendment, end of Reconstruction, Plessy v. Ferguson
end of Reconstruction, Plessy v. Ferguson, ratification of 14th Amendment
6
Which event is NOT correctly matched with its date?
first US territory to grant women's sufferage--1869
Belva Lockwood's runs for President--1884 and 1888
Chinese Exclusion Act--1848
opening of Ellis Island--1892
7
In 1877, Jim Crow began dancing across the Southern land." What does this statement mean?
Segregation began spreading in the South.
The famous minstrel dancer, Jim Crow, went on tour.
Race relations in the South began to improve.
Music and dance were popular in the South.
8
Whose name should not be included in a list titled "Crusaders for Women's Suffarage"?
Henry R. Selden
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Judge Ward Hunt
Susan B. Anthony
9
Edison said, "We will make the light bulb so cheap, only the rich will be able to burn candles." He meant
electricity would be cheaper than candles
only the rich could afford candles
candles were cheaper than electricity
light bulbs were better than candles
10
Which of the following statements about immigration during 1860-1900 was TRUE?
Economic conditions in Europe had little effect on immigration.
The Germans and the Irish made up the largest groups of immigrants
Most immigrants already knew how to speak English.
Immigration stopped completely during the Civil War
11
Edison said, "Genuis is 99% perspiration and 1% inspiration." What did he mean?
Athletic people are smart people
Genuis is mostly luck
Intelligence is increased if you live in a warm climate
Invention is mostly hard work
12
In the case of Yick Wo v. Hopkins, the Supreme Court found Yick
innocent, because he had not had equal treatment under the CA state laws
innocent, because he did not break a California laundry law
guilty, because he had no right to trial since he was not a citizen
guilty, because he broke a California laundry law
13
What invention featured at the Centennial Exposition became the most valuable ever patented by the US Patent office?
artificial teeth
the steam engine
the telephone
the electric washing machine
14
The Chinese Exclusion Act was passed in order to
keep Chinese officials out of Congress
stop immigration from China
prevent the publication of Chinese literature
prevent Chinese children from attending school
15
The main reason for the Centennial Exposition was to
sell new American products
celebrate the country's 100th birthday
promote trade with foreign countries
pay tribute to heros of the Civil War
16
The beliefs of the Know-Nothing Party were closest to the beliefs of...
the Ku Klux Klan
Tammany Hall
the Republican Party
the Catholic Church
17
What could people use to get around the grounds of the Centennial Exposition?
tour buses
a bicycle
a stagecoach
a small railroad
18
Three of the following statements about Ida B. Wells are facts; one is a generalization. Which one?
Ida Wells took a case to the Supreme Court at age 22.
Beginning at age 16, Ida raised several brothers and sisters.
In her late teens, Ida took a full-time job as a country schoolteacher
Ida Wells was mature beyond her years
19
Which of the following statements about Booker T. Washington is FALSE?
He believed it was most important to learn work skills.
He was born into slavery.
He became the head of Tuskegee Institute
He wasn't much of a speaker
20
What was a major contribution of George Washington Carver?
He forcefully argued before the Supreme Court for equal rights
Tuskegee Institute named a building for him because he raised so much money
His autobiography reveals a lot about life in the 1800s
He urged farmers to grow crops that benefited the soil as well as people
21
A racist would argue against which of the following statements?
The rights of all people should be equal under the law.
People of one color are better than people of another color.
People of one color are more equal under the law than others.
The rights of US citizens should be determined by race.
22
By 1876, all of the following were true in the United States EXCEPT
slavery had been abolished
the population of the country was 5 million
the country was becoming a world industrial power
its exports were greater than its imports
23
Why did Thomas Jefferson say that the people are not "born with saddles on their backs"?
Horseback riding should be available to everyone.
People are equal but should live seperately
Some people are better than others.
All men are created equal.
24
Most visitors to the Centennial Exposition were amazed by
the size of the crowds
the technology on display
the architecture of the buildings
the variety of food offered
25
Which list of inventions is in the correct chronological order?
lightbulb, McCormick reaper, telephone, automobile
telephone, McCormick reaper, lightbulb, automobile
McCormick reaper, lightbulb, automobile, telephone
McCormick reaper, lightbulb, telephone, automobile
26
Which legal term is NOT matched with its correct definition?
appeal--request for another trial by a higher court
double jeopardy--being tried twice for the same crime
defendant--the person on trial
briefs--short jail terms
27
What was the first territory, and later the first state, to give women the right to vote?
Wyoming
Texas
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
28
In the antebellum South, which statement most accurately describes relations between blacks and whites?
They often had close ties
They were treated equally in public places
The law recognized no differences between them.
They never associated with one another.
29
As a newspaperwoman, Ida B. Wells wrote often about
the injustice of lynchings
The importance of the Supreme Court
the need to educate poor children.
unsanitary conditions in big cities
30
"In 1876, the distance beween rich and poor was growing wider." This was true, but which fact seems to contradict it?
William Vanderbilt lived in a summer cottage with 70 rooms
In 1876, the middle class was large and living better than previously
In 1876, wealthy people paid no income tax.
In 1876, 900 people starved to death in New York City
31
In the US, which of the following has the power to decide if a law is constitutional?
the US Sentate
the Supreme Court
the president
the US House of Representatives
32
Coming to America was very exciting for Mary Antin. What impressed her the most?
the presence of music in the streets
The variety of food available
the opportunity to get an education
the indoor plumbing
33
Which of the statements about citizenship in the 19th century is TRUE?
Most countries allowed foreign-born residents to become citizens.
The US allowed only white foreign-born residents to become citizens.
The US allowed all foreign-born residents to become citizens.
The US allowed no foreign-born residents to become citizens.
34
All of the following were true of Thomas Edision as a teenage boy EXCEPT
he had very little schooling
he loved books and experiements
he was almost completely deaf
he was lazy and avoided work
35
What presented the greatest challenge for Edison when developing the lightbulb?
removing oxygen from the glass bulb
blowing the glass bulb to the right shape
finding a good filament that would last
finding an electric power source
36
Which sentence best describes the differences between WEB DuBois and Booker T. Washington?
DuBois believed in education; Washington believed in social equality.
DuBois believed in the importance of jobs; Washington believed in equality.
DuBois had the support of most Americans; Washington did not.
DuBois believed in equality; Washington believed in economic opportunity.
37
The Supreme Court's ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson supported which principle?
The races should be seperate but equal.
All men are created equal.
One man, one vote
People should be guaranteed equal protection.
38
At the time of the Centennial Exposition, which group of Americans was still denied suffrage in every state in the Union
landless farmers
women
Jews
blacks
39
Which of the following statements about the 15th amendment is FALSE?
Every citizen, male or female, was granted the right to vote.
Every male citizen, no matter what race, was granted the right to vote
No male citizen could be denied the right to cote on account of race
A previous condition of servitude (slavery) could not prevent their voting
40
The exhibits at the Centennial Exposition came from where?
all over the world
mainly from the West
Washington, DC
the East coast of the US
41
Which of the following statements about Mary Antin's life in Europe is FALSE?
She loved to read.
She went to a public school.
Jewish people were not treated well.
The language her family spoke was Yiddish
42
What important thing did Edison need from New York politicians before electricity could be brought to the people of NYC?
developing supporting products, like switches, meters, and wires
getting permission to dig up streets lay wires
explaining the scientific principles involved
getting customers interested in converting from gas to electricity
43
Which statement by Justice John Marshall Harlan reflects his disagreement with the Supreme Court's decision?
"No former slave can be given free land."
"We have a caste system here."
"We need...separate cars or apartments for...white passengers."
"Our constitution is colorblind..."
44
Which American immigrant is NOT correctly matched with his or her native country?
Jacob Riis--Denmark
Carl Schurz--England
Mathilde Anneke--Germany
Leon Fouquet--France
45
Why were Susan B. Anthony and 15 other women arrested after November 5, 1872?
They tried to get into President Grant's office.
They were protesting unsanitary conditions in the cities.
They ordered alcohol at a restaurant.
They tried to vote.

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