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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did W.A. Percy institute in the Delta area?
(a) A new irrigation system.
(b) Sharecropping and a better treatment of blacks.
(c) Mechanical plows.
(d) A new fertilizer.

2. Why were veterans enlisted during the time the levees were being fixed?
(a) To protect the area from the Native Americans.
(b) To train them for another tour of war.
(c) To prevent sabotage.
(d) To boost the economy.

3. After losing the run for presidency, what did Hoover receive?
(a) A seat in congress.
(b) A seat in the cabinet.
(c) The position of Secretary of State.
(d) The vice presidency.

4. During the 1900 a new demand surged in throughout the United States. What was that demand?
(a) Silk.
(b) Cotton.
(c) Spices.
(d) Gold.

5. What happened the day after Thompson's plan is implemented?
(a) A levee to the west of New Orleans breaks.
(b) The river level dropped.
(c) New Orleans flooded regardless.
(d) The rain stopped.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the floods continued, what did 30,000 people decide to do?

2. How did Humphrey feel about Ellet's suggestions about the river?

3. What did Hoover do during WWI?

4. What makes Hoover a hero in 1927?

5. Who receives large bonuses for the work they did during the floods?

(see the answer key)

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