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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 9 Metamorphosis | Part 2 Chapter 10 War.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Baring Brothers and Junius Morgan were principal holders of what type of securities, which were popular in London in 1890?
(a) German securities.
(b) Railroad securities.
(c) Banking securities.
(d) Argentinean securities.

2. The election of President Taft leads to what action in the financial world?
(a) Increased regulation of securities trading.
(b) Increased monopolies.
(c) Increased regulation of banking.
(d) Increased trust busting.

3. Who attacks interlocking directorates between banks and industrial companies?
(a) Charles Mellen.
(b) Woodrow Wilson.
(c) Louis Brandeis.
(d) Howard Taft.

4. The US credibility in London and European markets depends on the dollar's convertibility into what?
(a) Gold.
(b) Silver.
(c) Bonds.
(d) British sterling.

5. Where do the Wall Street firms meet on July 31, 1914, when the European markets close?
(a) At the House of Morgan.
(b) At the New York Stock Exchange.
(c) At the Federal Reserve.
(d) At the offices of the lawyers for the New York Stock Exchange.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1898 where doesJack Morgan work?

2. Where is the command post of the Morgan empire?

3. Where does Pierpont die?

4. What company is the forerunner of what eventually becomes J.P. Morgan and Company?

5. In what type of business does Junius Morgan begin his career?

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