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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the late 1800s, how did the poor immigrants cross the ocean?

2. How were the boilers a danger to the ferries according to Bettmann in "Travel"?

3. What was a huge problem for city schools in the post Civil War era?

4. How were the prostitution laws enforced in New York City in the late 19th century?

5. Why were ferry accidents in the late 1800s common?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why were many young men suspicious of and disrespectful of the law in the post Civil War era?

2. How was milk treated for consumers when it has been contaminated or spoiled?

3. What one food was the frontier diet staple?

4. What teaching methods were emphasized by many teachers in the late 1800s?

5. What was the extent of the prostitution industry in New York City in the late 19th century?

6. In the late 1800s, why was the public pessimistic about the growing street crime in the cities?

7. What were some of the characteristics of the one-room schoolhouses on the prairie?

8. How did teachers fight the lack of discipline in the schoolroom in the late 1800s?

9. After the Civil War, how effective were the hospitals at helping the sick and infirm?

10. In the late 19th century, how did the lack of a meat-packing industry affect the quality of meat that was available to the general public?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Looking back to the late 1800s, it's hard to believe how unsafe and unjust living in America could be. Yet we can also see that the American government, with its regulations and programs really brought America into a safer world with things like the FDA, housing regulations, etc. How would you argue these benefits with someone who think all forms of government infringement is bad or wrong? Provide examples of how the government has helped America to become a stronger and safer place.

Essay Topic 2

Large cities (like New York) were inundated with trash in the late 1800s. Why was there so much trash in public places? What weather factors exacerbated the problem of the rotting trash and putrid stench? Particularly, how were the poor affected by these circumstances?

Essay Topic 3

Explain why child labor in the late 19th century was so popular. Why did employers like to employ children? Were children given special consideration by employees? How did many parents feel about their children working at such an early age? What types of jobs were popular for children?

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