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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8 | Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the 19th century, what was the attitude about the Mississippi River?
(a) That if you understood the laws of nature, the river could be understood.
(b) People were just confused by the river.
(c) It was harmless.
(d) It was a raging machine.

2. What did Congress create in response to the flooding in Mississippi?
(a) The U.S. Levee Commission.
(b) A plan to create walls along the river.
(c) The Hoover Dam.
(d) A plan to reroute the river.

3. What controversial issue did Eads propose that was authorized in 1867?
(a) Construction of a plane.
(b) A railroad across the state of Mississippi.
(c) Constuction of a steamboat.
(d) A bridge over the Mississippi.

4. What two things did Humphrey unsuccessfully attempt to do to change the mouth of the Mississippi River?
(a) Canals and dredges.
(b) Bridges and canals.
(c) Dredges and bridges.
(d) Creating a new river and a dam.

5. What happened in the Mississippi region between 1884-1889?
(a) The first person traveled cross country.
(b) Railroads developed quickly.
(c) Someone drove a submarine down the Mississippi.
(d) The Hoover Dam was built.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Leroy Percy's speeches advocate?

3. How is the Mississippi River described?

4. What was Eads' proposition to change the mouth of the Mississippi River?

5. In the 1850's, what two cities were involved in a transportation and freighting competition?

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