Question 1

All of the following were reform-minded third-party movements EXCEPT a party that sought to

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A)  ban alcohol. 
B)  redress the grievances of western and southern farmers. 
C)  win the right to vote for women. 
D)  inflate the currency by printing paper money. 
A)  ban alcohol. 
B)  redress the grievances of western and southern farmers. 
C)  win the right to vote for women. 
D)  inflate the currency by printing paper money. C

Question 2

What were "Granger laws,"
and how did they work?

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The Granger laws were a series of laws passed in the late 19th century in the United States, primarily in the Midwest, to regulate the rates charged by railroads and grain elevators. These laws were a response to the unfair business practices of these industries, which were taking advantage of farmers and small businesses by charging exorbitant rates for their services.

The Granger laws worked by establishing maximum rates that could be charged by railroads and grain elevators, as well as setting up regulatory agencies to oversee and enforce these rates. The laws also provided for the creation of a system of arbitration to settle disputes between the businesses and the regulators.

Overall, the Granger laws were an early attempt at government regulation of private industry to protect the interests of small farmers and businesses. While they were eventually challenged and overturned by the Supreme Court in the landmark case Munn v. Illinois, they paved the way for future legislation and regulation aimed at preventing monopolistic practices and ensuring fair treatment for all parties involved in the transportation and storage of agricultural goods.

Question 3

In the 1890s, the U.S. acquired all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  the Philippine Islands. 
B)  the Hawaiian Islands. 
C)  the Virgin Islands. 
D)  Puerto Rico. 
A)  the Philippine Islands. 
B)  the Hawaiian Islands. 
C)  the Virgin Islands. 
D)  Puerto Rico. C

Question 4

Discuss the three most important reasons for the rise and fall of Populism. What role did the election of 1896 play in its demise?

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The rise and fall of Populism can be att

Question 5

The pattern of late nineteenth-century politics included all of the following features EXCEPT

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A)  surface similarities between the two major parties. 
B)  large swings with large margins of victory in the national contests between the two parties. 
C)  high voter participation. 
D)  strong party loyalty. 
A)  surface similarities between the two major parties. 
B)  large swings with large margins of victory in the national contests between the two parties. 
C)  high voter participation. 
D)  strong party loyalty.

Question 6

Explain two ways William McKinley affected the presidency

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William McKinley affected the presidency

Question 7

Which of the following was NOT a concern of President Cleveland regarding the Cuban revolt?

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A)  a refugee crisis 
B)  local population not capable of self rule 
C)  social chaos 
D)  destruction of American-owned property 
A)  a refugee crisis 
B)  local population not capable of self rule 
C)  social chaos 
D)  destruction of American-owned property

Question 8

What was "free silver"? Discuss the two most important ways it would benefit indebted farmers and other debtor classes.

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Free silver refers to the idea of allowi

Question 9

Discuss the role of popular opinion in America's emergence as a great power.

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Popular opinion played a significant rol

Question 10

The chapter introduction relates the story of the "World's Columbian Exposition" to make the point that

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A)  the 1890s marked a return to a more stable political and social order after the upheavals of the previous two decades. 
B)  a political revolution in the 1890s undermined the longstanding power of the Republican party. 
C)  American society and the world had been transformed by the industrial revolution. 
D)  by the 1890s, politicians from the South and the West were winning national office more regularly than easterners. 
A)  the 1890s marked a return to a more stable political and social order after the upheavals of the previous two decades. 
B)  a political revolution in the 1890s undermined the longstanding power of the Republican party. 
C)  American society and the world had been transformed by the industrial revolution. 
D)  by the 1890s, politicians from the South and the West were winning national office more regularly than easterners.

Question 11

What was the "Alliance Movement"? Populism? The People's party?

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The "Alliance Movement" was a populist p

Question 12

Compare and contrast the Democratic and Republican parties in the last third of the nineteenth century.

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In the last third of the nineteenth cent

Question 13

Why did the Republicans emerge as the dominant political party in 1896?

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The Republicans emerged as the dominant

Question 14

Explain and defend the position you would have taken in the debate over annexation of the Philippines.

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In the debate over annexation of the Phi

Question 15

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of John Hay's policy toward China.
ch21 Key

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John Hay's policy toward China had both

Question 16

Why was politics grinding into a dangerous paralysis in the last third of the nineteenth century?

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Politics in the last third of the ninete

Question 17

The navel battle for the Philippines took place

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A)  on the open sea. 
B)  in and around Manila bay. 
C)  under the cover of darkness. 
D)  in Santiago harbor. 
A)  on the open sea. 
B)  in and around Manila bay. 
C)  under the cover of darkness. 
D)  in Santiago harbor.

Question 18

Discuss the major motives Americans had for expanding overseas. Describe the methods they had available for expanding.

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There were several major motives that Am

Question 19

Explain the absence of strong presidential leadership in the late nineteenth century.

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The absence of strong presidential leade

Question 20

Many Americans were able to justify joining the race for empire for all the following reasons EXCEPT that they believed themselves responsible for

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A)  extending the benefits of free enterprise. 
B)  spreading Christianity. 
C)  defending other people against European imperialism. 
D)  promoting democracy abroad. 
A)  extending the benefits of free enterprise. 
B)  spreading Christianity. 
C)  defending other people against European imperialism. 
D)  promoting democracy abroad.

Exam 21: The Political System Under Strain at Home and Abroad

All of the following were reform-minded third-party movements EXCEPT a party that sought to

What were "Granger laws," and how did they work?

In the 1890s, the U.S. acquired all of the following EXCEPT

Discuss the three most important reasons for the rise and fall of Populism. What role did the election of 1896 play in its demise?

The pattern of late nineteenth-century politics included all of the following features EXCEPT

Explain two ways William McKinley affected the presidency

Which of the following was NOT a concern of President Cleveland regarding the Cuban revolt?

What was "free silver"? Discuss the two most important ways it would benefit indebted farmers and other debtor classes.

Discuss the role of popular opinion in America's emergence as a great power.

The chapter introduction relates the story of the "World's Columbian Exposition" to make the point that

What was the "Alliance Movement"? Populism? The People's party?

Compare and contrast the Democratic and Republican parties in the last third of the nineteenth century.

Why did the Republicans emerge as the dominant political party in 1896?

Explain and defend the position you would have taken in the debate over annexation of the Philippines.

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of John Hay's policy toward China. ch21 Key

Why was politics grinding into a dangerous paralysis in the last third of the nineteenth century?

The navel battle for the Philippines took place

Discuss the major motives Americans had for expanding overseas. Describe the methods they had available for expanding.

Explain the absence of strong presidential leadership in the late nineteenth century.

Many Americans were able to justify joining the race for empire for all the following reasons EXCEPT that they believed themselves responsible for

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