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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. Why wasn't Humphrey's report accepted well in the United States?
(a) The Americans didn't believe him.
(b) He didn't publish it in the United States.
(c) The report didn't make any sense.
(d) The Civil War was happening.

2. How did Eads assist in the Civil War?
(a) He helped import weapons for the Union Army.
(b) He fought on the front lines for the Union.
(c) He was a medic.
(d) He helped keep Missouri in the Union and built ironclads.

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

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) His idea was better than the others.
(d) He offered to pay for the work himself.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What year was the jetty project successfully completed?

2. What helped Leroy Percy lose a lot of his political influence outside of the Delta area?

3. During the 19th century, what was the attitude about the Mississippi River?

4. What did the high river levels threaten in 1912?

5. What controversial issue did Eads propose that was authorized in 1867?

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