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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12 | Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) No one else wanted it.
(c) The seat was left to him in the dead senator's will.
(d) He was voted in by the people.

2. What two things did Humphrey unsuccessfully attempt to do to change the mouth of the Mississippi River?
(a) Dredges and bridges.
(b) Canals and dredges.
(c) Bridges and canals.
(d) Creating a new river and a dam.

3. During the 1900 a new demand surged in throughout the United States. What was that demand?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Silk.
(c) Gold.
(d) Spices.

4. Who took control of Charles Percy's family affairs after he dies?
(a) His brother.
(b) His mother.
(c) His children.
(d) His wife.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did LeRoy Percy's popularity increase as the Klan began to fall apart?

2. When was the first recorded flood of the Mississippi River?

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

4. Why wasn't Humphrey's report accepted well in the United States?

5. What did Leroy Percy's speeches advocate?

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