stud
bud
Sign up
Log in
Home
Library
Explore
SAT
More
Industry & Reform Review Flashcards | StudBud
Explore
/
Industry & Reform Review
Industry & Reform Review
30 terms
·
StudBud Administration
·
619 plays
Chap 14-15
Flashcards
30 cards
F
Practice quiz
P
Host live
L
Questions
30
Answers
1
What "New Deal" program created the town of Eleanor?
Subsistence Homestead Fund
Works Progress Administration
Civilian Conservation Corps
Public Works Administration
2
What was the outcome of the Monongah Mine Disaster?
Bureau of Mines created to advise on safety
"Coal Towns" were not permitted to continue
Child labor laws were enforced
Loss of life for over 300 miners
3
What was the name for the currency paid to miners in coal towns?
Tokens
US Dollars
Cribbing
Scrip
4
What was the worst mine disaster in the United States?
Paint Creek / Cabin Creek
Upper Big Branch
Eccles
Monongah
5
Who was chosen by the president to deliver message to Cuban revolt leader?
William McKinley
Andrew Summers Rowan
Newton D. Baker
Rutherford B. Hayes
6
Which amendment FINALLY gave women the right to vote?
17th
16th
19th
18th
7
When union workers went on strike, what was the common response from the company?
Miners charged a scrip fee
Peaceful protests continued from both sides
Mary "Mother" Jones called in for negotiations
Miners evicted from homes
8
How long did the Spanish-American War last?
3 months
3 years
3 days
3 weeks
9
How did the government get involved in the Paint Creek / Cabin Creek Strike?
Called in soldiers to protect scabs & company property
Declared Martial Law
Promoted Mary 'Mother' Jones as a mediator
Fired the armed guards
10
Why did the United States get involved in the conflict between Spain & Cuba?
To colonize Cuba
Protect US investments
To restore an alliance with Spain
Protect people of Cuba from mistreatment
11
Which amendment established the graduated income tax?
16th
19th
18th
17th
12
Who wrote "Rocket Boys" (October Sky) about his time in a West Virginia coal town?
Homer Hickam
Andrew Summers Rowan
John Hickam
Sid Hatfield
13
What event caused the United States to become involved in World War 1?
Destruction of the Lusitania
Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
Destruction of the Maine
Destruction of Pearl Harbor
14
What "New Deal" program created Kanawha State Forest?
Subsistence Homestead Fund
Civilian Conservation Corps
Works Progress Administration
Public Works Administration
15
What "New Deal" program is responsible for hiring local writers to create
West Virginia: A Guide to the Mountain State
?
Civilian Conservation Corps
Public Works Administration
Works Progress Administration
Subsistence Homestead Fund
16
How many were killed in the explosion at the Monongah Mine?
459
500
361
100
17
What event caused the United States to get involved in the conflict between Cuba & Spain?
Destruction of Pearl Harbor
Destruction of the USS Maine
Soldiers invading Florida
German submarines sinking American ships
18
Which of the towns was NOT selected for a war materials factory?
South Charleston
Nitro
Belle
Dunbar
19
What "New Deal" program is responsible for construction of Kanawha Boulevard?
Civilian Conservation Corps
Public Works Administration
Works Progress Administration
Subsistence Homestead Fund
20
True or False: Early mine strikes were always successful.
True
False
21
What was the name of the train sent to intimidate the strikers' tent colony?
Tank
Cass Railroad
Polar Express
Bull Moose Special
22
True or False: It was normal to hire mine guards to work at the mines.
False
True
23
Why did the miners march towards Mingo County?
To abandon mines near Charleston
To celebrate strike compromise with parade
To free miners in Matewan
To turn in firearms according to Martial Law declaration
24
What is temperance?
Bad mood
A woman's right to vote
Coal Mine Safety
Abstinence from alcoholic drink
25
Who was the sheriff that confronted the mine guards in Matewan - causing "Matewan Massacre"?
Don Chaffin
Newton Baker
Sid Hatfield
William Blizzard
26
Which amendment outlawed the make or distribution of alcohol?
19th
18th
16th
17th
27
Which amendment established direct election of state senators?
19th
17th
16th
18th
28
What caused the Paint Creek / Cabin Creek Strike?
Soldiers intimidated workers
Terrible working conditions
Mine guards hired
Company refused to sign contract
29
Why did many immigrants travel to WV to live?
Escape restrictive Jim Crow Laws
Work in coal, steel, oil, gas ,etc industries
Great neighborhoods
Wanted a home among the hills
30
True or False: The United States was involved with World War 1 from the beginning.
False
True
