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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1926, the Klan began break apart. Why did this happen?
(a) No one wanted to join them.
(b) They were being prejudiced against all over the country.
(c) The leaders were being "nationally convicted" for major crimes.
(d) There wasn't enough money to keep them together.

2. In 1920, the country was filled with racial hatred and fear. What group gained enormous fame and wealth during this time?
(a) The Republicans.
(b) The Masons.
(c) The KKK.
(d) The Democrats.

3. What was "changing the fabric of society" in the Delta region during WWI?
(a) Women had equal rights.
(b) War, technology and new sexuality.
(c) Slaves were banished.
(d) Blacks were receiving an education.

4. If Thompson's plan is implemented, what will happen to Plaquemines Parish and St. Bernard?
(a) Their soil will become richer.
(b) They will flood.
(c) They will have a drought.
(d) They will benefit by an influx in jobs.

5. In 1850, what were the Humphreys and Charles Ellet Jr. competing for?
(a) The girl they wanted to marry.
(b) Being the mayor of New Orleans.
(c) The job to survey the Mississippi River.
(d) A trip down the Mississippi River.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was James Thompson always seeking?

2. Where did the Mississippi River Commission decide their failure was in the 1912 and 1913 floods?

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

4. As the floods continued, what did 30,000 people decide to do?

5. Which two things did river height depend on?

(see the answer key)

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