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

2. What was Eads' proposition to change the mouth of the Mississippi River?
(a) Changing the course of the river.
(b) A series of jetties.
(c) Making a series of canals.
(d) Building dams.

3. How did Leroy Percy eventually get a seat in Senate despite his popularity decline?
(a) A senator died and he won a special election.
(b) He was voted in by the people.
(c) No one else wanted it.
(d) The seat was left to him in the dead senator's will.

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

5. What helped Leroy Percy lose a lot of his political influence outside of the Delta area?
(a) He helped Vardaman get defeated for a seat in Senate.
(b) He wanted to free all slaves.
(c) He advocated for the rights of women.
(d) He enforced the need for slaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who took control of Charles Percy's family affairs after he dies?

2. What did Leroy Percy's speeches advocate?

3. What did Eads continue to do for a living in St. Louis after his family moved on?

4. What happened in the Mississippi region between 1884-1889?

5. What percentage of the United States does the Mississippi River drain?

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