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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12 | Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Leroy Percy's speeches advocate?
(a) The right for women to vote.
(b) To be able to keep slaves.
(c) Equal rights for women in education and the workforce.
(d) Better treatment for blacks and education for black children..

3. What was the weather like in the Prologue as the guests of the social party head home?
(a) Snowing.
(b) Sunny.
(c) Foggy.
(d) Stormy.

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

5. How did Humphrey feel about Ellet's suggestions about the river?
(a) Humphrey took it as a personal insult.
(b) Humphrey was nervous about the idea.
(c) Humphrey was excited about the idea.
(d) Humphrey thought it was an awful idea.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Eads allowed to proceed with his idea after being opposed unanimously?

2. What two things did Humphrey unsuccessfully attempt to do to change the mouth of the Mississippi River?

3. What was "changing the fabric of society" in the Delta region during WWI?

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

5. In 1920, the country was filled with racial hatred and fear. What group gained enormous fame and wealth during this time?

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