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#1 What led to the flood of Irish immigrants entering the United States in the mid-1840s?a. a potato blight in Ireland that led to starvation and disease b. the unsafe working conditions in Irish factories c. the Irish government’s ban on the practice of Catholicism d. a revolution in Ireland that had turned violent and dangerous
a. a potato blight in Ireland that led to starvation and disease
#2 How was the development of the Know-Nothing Party in 1849 a reflection of the attitude of most Americans towards the wave of immigration?a. Americans believed that immigrants should live in the country for one year before being granted citizenship. b. Most Americans thought that immigrants had a positive effect on the economy and industry in America. c. Most Americans feared the effect of immigration on the jobs and culture of native-born Americans. d. Americans felt that immigrants were not educated enough to be involved in the political process.
c. Most Americans feared the effect of immigration on the jobs and culture of native-born Americans.
#3 In 1848, the German people staged a revolution against their government. How did this revolution affect German immigration to the U.S. in the late 1840s?a. Germans came to the U.S. to try to gain support for the revolution taking place in their country. b. Many Germans came to the U.S. because the revolution left them starving. c. Germans came to the U.S. because their revolution did not bring about any changes to the government. d. Many Germans came to the U.S. to escape punishment for rising up against the government.
d. Many Germans came to the U.S. to escape punishment for rising up against the government.
#4 The trend of immigrants residing in cities led to the growth of urban areas in the U.S. in the mid-1800s. What other trend contributed to the growth of American cities?a. the growth of recreational activities in the U.S. b. the growth of the transportation revolution in the U.S. c. the decline in the quality of life in suburbs in the U.S. d. the decline of farming in the U.S.
#5 All of the following were problems faced by cities in the U.S. in the mid-1800s due to their rapid growth EXCEPT?a. the lack of safe, quality housingb. the lack of public health regulations c. high crime rates d. inadequate phone service
#6 Why did the populations of cities in the northeastern and mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. grow most rapidly during the mid-1800s?a. Citizens in these regions tended to be more accepting of immigrants. b. More than half of the country’s manufacturing jobs were located in these regions. c. Immigrants entering the country had easy access to these regions. d. These regions had the most fertile land for farming and growing cash crops.
b. More than half of the country’s manufacturing jobs were located in these regions
#7 Which of these best describes the conditions of American cities in the mid-1800s?a. American cities were the safest places to live in the U.S. with professional police forces to help fight crime b. American cities were bright, clean, with wide roads and advanced architecture c. American cities were well organized and provided various public services for its citizens. d. American cities were often noisy, overcrowded and lacked space for travel and markets to be set up
d. American cities were often noisy, overcrowded and lacked space for travel and markets to be set up
#8 Many transcendentalists began to form “utopian communities” in the 19th century. Utopian communities were communitiesa. that tried to form perfect societies. b. based on the principles of individualism. c. that were male dominated. d. based on the principles of religious control.
#9 In the mid-1800s, transcendentalism emerged in American society. Transcendentalist thinkers believed that peoplea. could rise above material things in life and should depend on themselves rather than outside authority. b. were controlled by an unknown deity and should put their faith in an established religion. c. should put their whole trust and faith in the leaders of their governments. d. had no right to rise to a higher economic class than the one they were born into.
a. could rise above material things in life and should depend on themselves rather than outside authority.
#10 What social class came about during the mid-1800s in the United States as new merchants, manufacturers, professionals, and master craftspeople grew?a. Upper class c. Lower class b. Middle class d. Nobility
#11 “If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.”--Henry David Thoreau, from Walden, published in 1854 How does this quotation by Henry David Thoreau reflect the beliefs held by transcendentalists?a. It suggests that people who stray from the norms created by society should be criticized by others. b. It suggests that people who follow their own judgments often do not succeed in life. c. It suggests that people should try to match their abilities and accomplishments to their peers. d. It suggests that people should follow their own beliefs and not the beliefs of others.
d. It suggests that people should follow their own beliefs and not the beliefs of others.
#12 How did the American Romantic movement affect art in the U.S.?a. Artists began to include traditional European landscapes and ideas. b. Artists began to show their appreciation for the beauty and wonder of nature. c. Artists began to express contempt for corruption in the American government. d. Artists began to portray the effects of urbanization on the American landscape.
b. Artists began to show their appreciation for the beauty and wonder of nature.
#13 Transcendentalists and American Romantics would agree with which of these statements?a. People should keep their emotions separate from the creative process. b. People should consider the beliefs of others when making decisions. c. People should respect and admire the beauty of nature. d. People should depend only on themselves for their survival.
#14 In 1851, American Romantic author Herman Melville explored the theme of the individual’s struggle against nature in his novel about a sea captain’s battle with a giant whale. What was the name of this novel?a. Leaves of Grass c. Billy Buddb. The Scarlet Letter d. Moby Dick
#15 In late 18th century America, the Second Great Awakening was a period ofa. rebirth that led to the development of a new culture centered around education. b. Christian renewal and revival that began in the northeastern U.S. c. reform that focused on improving the quality of life for the poor. d. revival of traditions that existed in America before the Revolutionary War.
b. Christian renewal and revival that began in the northeastern U.S.
#17 Which of these ideas did religious leader Charles Grandison Finney express?a. Doing good deeds is not proof of faith. b. Religious leaders alone can be free from sin. c. Men are closer to God than women are. d. Salvation is in the hands of the individual.
#18 In the early 1800s, why did some social reformers want to limit the consumption of alcohol in America?a. They felt that alcohol abuse led to social problems, such as crime and poverty. b. They felt that the increased production of alcohol was putting a strain on America’s economy. c. They felt that alcohol was a dangerous substance with unknown side effects. d. They felt that the increased consumption of alcohol led to a decrease in religious faith among Americans.
a. They felt that alcohol abuse led to social problems, such as crime and poverty.
#19 The temperance movement was a reform movement that set out toa. improve the quality of life in urban tenements. b. limit the consumption of alcohol in America. c. increase membership in religious organizations. d. end the violence and crime that existed in America.
#20 All of the following reforms were made to American prisons during the 1800s, EXCEPT?a. Correctional facilities were created to educate prisoners. b. Runaways and young offenders were moved to reform schools. c. Separate facilities were built for the mentally ill. d. Prison laborers were employed for public works projects.
#21 How did reformer Dorothea Dix contribute to the prison reform movement in the early 1800s?a. She spoke of the horrid conditions of prisons and inspired the building of separate facilities for the mentally ill. b. She founded an organization of women that worked together to provide education for criminals in prisons. c. She organized many protests in hopes of motivating the government to build separate facilities for child offenders. d. She brought America’s attention to the need for prison reform by writing novels detailing the condition of prisons.
a. She spoke of the horrid conditions of prisons and inspired the building of separate facilities for the mentally ill.
#22 What did the members of the common-school movement believe?a. All children should be taught in the same place regardless of their background. b. Children all over the U.S. should be taught using the same books and materials. c. All children should be taught a trade in school instead of learning useless subjects. d. Children all over the U.S. should attend school for the same number of hours a day.
a. All children should be taught in the same place regardless of their background.
#23 Who was the leader of the common-school movement?a. Dorothea Dix c. Catherine Beecher b. Horace Mann d. Thomas Gallaudet
#24 Which of these contributions did Horace Mann make to the education reform movement in the 19th century?a. He developed new ways of instructing students with handicaps. b. He fought for improvements to the education of women. c. He extended the length of the school year. d. He was responsible for the integration of public schools.
#25 All of the following were problems with public education in the U.S. in the 1800’s EXCEPT?a. Teachers received little training to complete their jobs. b. Schoolhouses were small and all grades usually worked in one room. c. The availability of education in some regions was low. d. There were no materials developed for schools to use to instruct students.
d. There were no materials developed for schools to use to instruct students.
#26 What contribution did Thomas Gallaudet make to education in the mid-1800s?a. He established the first free American school for the deaf and those with hearing-impairments. b. He improved materials used for the instruction of visually impaired Americans. c. He developed educational textbooks for children with different levels of ability. d. He founded the first public school that had the same quality of education as a private school.
