In the 1870s, roughly ___ percent of immigrants came from northern and western Europe; by 1910, more ...

In the 1870s, roughly ___ percent of immigrants came from northern and western Europe; by 1910, more than ___ percent of the total came from southern and eastern Europe.
 a. 10; 10
  b. 20; 80
  c. 40 ; 60
  d. 80; 80

Question 2

A notable and unique feature of the colonial monetary system was
 a. the use of minted silver coins.
  b. the circulation of commodities as money.
  c. the use of a widely accepted paper currency.
  d. the development of checking accounts issued by private commercial banks.

Question 3

According to Brinley Thomas, the inflows of immigrants to the U.S. in the late-19th and early 20th centuries
 a. caused simultaneous growth surges in the U.S. and Europe.
  b. caused growth surges in the U.S. to coincide with slowed growth in Europe.
  c. hampered the growth of both the U.S. and Europe.
  d. had no systematic impact on growth patterns in the U.S. or Europe.

Question 4

Types of money used by colonists included all of the following except:
 a. gold and silver coins.
  b. bills of exchange.
  c. bills of credit.
  d. government-issued fiat currency.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is least accurate with regard to immigration after the Civil War?
 a. The number of immigrants fluctuated dramatically until World War I.
  b. The proportion of immigrants from Northern and Western Europe fell dramatically.
  c. The cost of crossing the Atlantic was much lower than it was in earlier decades.
  d. A growing network of relatives in the US could help immigrants find jobs and places to live.
  e. The majority of immigrants moved to the Midwest to take advantage of the excellent farming opportunities.

Question 6

____________ were the most common form of specie used in the colonies.
 a. Coins issued by the English mint
  b. Coins issued by the Spanish mint
  c. Coins issued by New England's mint
  d. Coins issued by privately-owned colonial mints

Question 7

_____________ is (are) the key factor in explaining the decline in death rates in the U.S. in the late 19th and early 20th century.
 a. Improved sanitation
  b. Improved medical treatments
  c. Urbanization
  d. A more varied and nutritious diet

Question 8

What was not a problem with using commodity money in the US colonies prior to 1700?
 a. Very few people were willing to accept commodities as payment.
  b. Commodity spoilage rates were high.
  c. Controlling the quality of payments made with commodities.
  d. High storage costs of commodities.

Question 9

Which of the following was not a major factor in explaining the decline of death rates in the U.S. in the late 19th and early 20th century?
 a. urbanization
  b. improvements in sanitation
  c. improvements in medical treatments
  d. Both a and c are correct.

Question 10

Problems with the use of commodity money include:
 a. quality control.
  b. storage difficulties.
  c. inconvenience.
  d. spoilage.
  e. All of the above.

Question 11

Between 1800 and 1940, the U.S. birthrate fell steadily. Factors contributing to this downward trend include:
 a. urbanization.
  b. rising female employment.
  c. compulsory schooling
  d. declining infant mortality.
  e. all of the above.

Question 12

Early forms of colonial money included
 a. wampum.
  b. tobacco.
  c. furs and hides.
  d. musket balls.
  e. All of the above.

Question 13

Between 1870 and 1920, the U.S. labor force:
 a. grew at about the same rate as the population.
  b. grew more rapidly than the population.
  c. fell despite rising population.
  d. grew at a slightly lower rate than the population.