Rising Tide: The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and How it Changed America Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

John M. Barry
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Rising Tide: The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and How it Changed America Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

John M. Barry
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 131 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Eads allowed to proceed with his idea after being opposed unanimously?
(a) The President overode the initial decision.
(b) His idea was better than the others.
(c) He bribed the people.
(d) He offered to pay for the work himself.

2. Who does Hoover send "refugee directives" through?
(a) Governor Simpson.
(b) Butler.
(c) William Percy.
(d) The Red Cross.

3. How does Butler ensure the city of New Orleans will not face legal actions?
(a) He makes sure the city does nothing wrong.
(b) He hires the best lawyers to represent the city.
(c) He threatens any lawyers that could be hired.
(d) He threatens the people from suing them.

4. In 1920, the country was filled with racial hatred and fear. What group gained enormous fame and wealth during this time?
(a) The Masons.
(b) The KKK.
(c) The Republicans.
(d) The Democrats.

5. What decision does Will Percy make pertaining to the refugees in Greenville?
(a) To stop giving them resources.
(b) To evacuate them.
(c) To create more camps.
(d) To keep them there.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the basis of political power and structure of Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes?

2. Hoover speaks to the black community to ease tempers. How does the black community respond?

3. What did Leroy Percy's speeches advocate?

4. How does the black population respond to the decision made by the council?

5. What makes Hoover a hero in 1927?

(see the answer key)

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