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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 James Thompson always seeking?
(a) A job.
(b) Acceptance by the society and club members of New Orleans.
(c) For ways to make more money.
(d) People to steal from.

2. Who were the residents in Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes?
(a) Bankers, politicians and socialites.
(b) Fishermen, bankers, and politicians.
(c) Fishermen, trappers and bootleggers.
(d) Mainly the blacks.

3. In the 1850's, what two cities were involved in a transportation and freighting competition?
(a) New York and Philadelphia.
(b) St. Louis and Philadelphia.
(c) Chicago and New York.
(d) Chicago and St. Louis.

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

5. How is the Mississippi River described?
(a) It is a medium sized river.
(b) It is the longest river in the world.
(c) It no longer contains water.
(d) It is one of the smallest rivers in the world.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In 1926, the Klan began break apart. Why did this happen?

3. How did Leroy Percy eventually get a seat in Senate despite his popularity decline?

4. How did Humphrey prove himself to be in combat?

5. How did Eads assist in the Civil War?

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