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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What was the basis of political power and structure of Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes?
(a) Trade.
(b) Making and selling illegal alcohol.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Businesses.

4. What happened within 10 days of the change in the crevasse at Mounds Landing?
(a) A hurricane.
(b) One million acres of land was under 10 feet of water.
(c) A drought.
(d) A dam was built.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Thompson's proposition to prevent the levees from failing?

2. In 1850, what were the Humphreys and Charles Ellet Jr. competing for?

3. What year was the jetty project successfully completed?

4. What was LeRoy Percy's problem with the Klan?

5. With whom did Leroy Percy form a relationship that benefited him greatly in the 1900's?

(see the answer key)

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