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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 17 Depression.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Morgans were instrumental in helping Sosthenes Behn build what?
(a) International Telephone and Telegraph.
(b) The Alleghany Corporation.
(c) A company building.
(d) A bridge.

2. In what type of business does Junius Morgan begin his career?
(a) Railroads.
(b) Dry-goods.
(c) Insurance.
(d) Banking.

3. Where is Pierpont when the stock market panic of October 1907 begins?
(a) At a religious covention.
(b) At the Pujo hearings.
(c) At the New York stock exchange.
(d) At his office.

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

5. What did the Young Plan deal with?
(a) United States railroads.
(b) British loans.
(c) Repayment of Mexico's debts.
(d) German reparation payments.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who opposes Mussolini in the press?

2. Which Morgan partner is serving as banker to Japan?

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

4. In 1898 where doesJack Morgan work?

5. When does Jack move Pierpont's art collection to the US?

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