American Culture and Monuments

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What event is known as the Boston Tea Party?

A protest where colonists threw tea into the sea (correct)

A celebration of British tea trade in colonial America

A treaty signed with the British regarding taxation

A political meeting held in Boston in 1773

Which group wanted to remain under British rule?

Patriots

Revolutionaries

Moderates

Loyalists (correct)

Which document outlines the colonies' complaints against Britain?

The Declaration of Independence (correct)

The Constitution

The Treaty of Versailles

The Intolerable Acts

In what year did the American Revolution start?

1775 Signup and view all the answers

What were the Intolerable Acts?

A series of punishments for the Boston Tea Party Signup and view all the answers

Which key figure from France supported the American Revolution?

Marquis de Lafayette Signup and view all the answers

What significant outcome resulted from the Treaty of Versailles in 1783?

End of the American Revolution and recognition of U.S. independence Signup and view all the answers

Which ideals are shared by the Declaration of Independence and the Declaration of the Rights of Man?

Freedom and equality Signup and view all the answers

What was one major issue debated among the delegates after the War of Independence?

The extent of federal power versus state power Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the composition of Congress?

Two bodies including the House of Representatives and the Senate Signup and view all the answers

How many judges serve on the Supreme Court?

9 Signup and view all the answers

What critical power does Congress have in relation to the President?

To override a presidential veto Signup and view all the answers

What was the aim of the Constitution created after the War of Independence?

To establish a framework for federal governance Signup and view all the answers

Who heads the executive branch of the government?

The President Signup and view all the answers

What was one outcome of the Supreme Court's recent decision regarding Roe vs Wade?

States were allowed to individually legislate abortion laws Signup and view all the answers

What representation model did delegates from small states advocate in Congress?

Equal representation for each state Signup and view all the answers

Which president is known as the first president of the USA and is often referred to as a 'founding father'?

George Washington Signup and view all the answers

What significant contribution did Thomas Jefferson make in 1776?

Wrote the Declaration of Independence Signup and view all the answers

What major social issue is highlighted concerning the Mount Rushmore Memorial?

It lacks representation of minorities and ordinary people. Signup and view all the answers

Which president campaigned for the preservation of natural resources?

Theodore Roosevelt Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary cause of unrest among the American colonies in the 18th century?

High taxes without representation Signup and view all the answers

What group of individuals was primarily left out of the main narrative surrounding Mount Rushmore?

Women, minorities, and ordinary people Signup and view all the answers

Which memorial, initiated in 1948, is still under construction and serves as an alternative to Mount Rushmore?

Crazy Horse Memorial Signup and view all the answers

What conflict in the mid-18th century contributed to the colonies' desire for self-taxation?

French and Indian War Signup and view all the answers

What change occurred in the Southern states after the North withdrew its army in the late 1870s?

White Southerners regained political power Signup and view all the answers

What was one consequence of the segregation laws enforced in the South?

Increased fear among African Americans to vote Signup and view all the answers

What impact did railroads have on American cities during industrialization?

They facilitated the growth of interconnected cities Signup and view all the answers

What invention is attributed to Thomas Edison in the 1880s?

The light bulb Signup and view all the answers

Who was the founder of the Kodak company that revolutionized photography?

George Eastman Signup and view all the answers

What was a major economic effect of the introduction of electricity in factories?

Increased productivity and operation at any hour Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant social consequence resulting from the segregation laws in the Southern states?

The establishment of separate facilities for different races Signup and view all the answers

During the period from 1823 to 1863, what was one of the grim statistics regarding children on the plantation?

39 children died on the plantation Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first immigrant to pass through Ellis Island?

Annie Moore Signup and view all the answers

What role did Annie Moore's statue at Ellis Island symbolize?

The journey of ordinary citizens Signup and view all the answers

What historical event led to increased Irish immigration to the U.S.?

The Irish famine Signup and view all the answers

Which institution is focused on the oral history of migrants in New York?

The Tenement Museum Signup and view all the answers

What economic crisis began in October 1929?

The Great Depression Signup and view all the answers

What was one key component of Roosevelt's New Deal?

Economic relief for the unemployed Signup and view all the answers

What effect did the Second World War have on the U.S. economy?

It led to improved economic conditions Signup and view all the answers

What type of assistance did farmers receive under the New Deal?

Aid for crop loss Signup and view all the answers

What role did James Van Der Zee play in the promotion of the new African American urban identity?

He operated a successful photography studio capturing the essence of this identity. Signup and view all the answers

Who illustrated the book of poems titled 'God's Trombones'?

Aaron Douglas Signup and view all the answers

What significant legal principle did the Supreme Court address in 1896 regarding race?

Separate but equal principle Signup and view all the answers

Which organization sought to challenge the inequalities faced by African Americans in court?

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court's 1954 decision regarding public schools?

It ruled separate but equal unconstitutional only in public schools. Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the system that enforced racial segregation in the Southern states?

Jim Crow system Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of the KKK during the time period discussed?

A secret extremist group promoting racial purity through terrorism. Signup and view all the answers

What artistic method did Jacob Lawrence use to depict the Great Migration?

A series of 60 panels creating a cohesive story. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

L2 CIVI ANGLAISE

The Mount Rushmore Memorial: Depicts four prominent American presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. The monument was built in 1959 by Alfred Hitchcock.
Concerns about the Monument: Critics argue that the monument's composition of only white men is not an accurate representation of the U.S. history, as it omits Native Americans and other groups who were also part of the story.
Alternative Memorial: A new memorial, "Crazy Horse," is under construction in South Dakota. It is facing criticism for portraying only one group of people, while the U.S. was settled by numerous different ethnicities.
American Culture in the Monument: The Mount Rushmore memorial embodies certain aspects of American culture, like the creation of myths surrounding heroes and promoting patriotism through collective memory.
Declaration of Independence: Thirteen American colonies grew in population during the 18th century but were controlled by the British government. Tensions arose as the colonies were required to pay taxes to support British expansion. American colonists organized protests in resistance to British policies.
Boston Tea Party: It marked the rise of colonial resistance against British taxes and control. In protest, colonists threw tea into the Boston Harbor.
Intolerable Acts: British actions like closing Boston port and restricting local authority angered colonists. This encouraged the colonies to unite against British policies.
American Revolution: The war for independence began in 1775, lasting until 1783. Patriots, led by George Washington, fought British forces with the help of France. The colonies declared independence and ultimately achieved freedom from Britain.
U.S. Constitution: The constitution divides power among three branches of government: legislature, executive, and judicial. The government is divided into three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial.
Amendments: The constitution comprises 10 amendments that detail the rights of individuals and limit the power of the central government. The Bill of Rights protects individual rights.
Civil War (1861-1865): The American Civil War was fought over the issue of slavery, with the North (Union) advocating for abolition and the South (Confederacy) seeking to preserve slavery. The North won the war, abolishing slavery and preserving the nation.
Slavery in America: The institution of slavery played a significant role in the American Civil War and had lasting societal effects. Slavery continued after the war, leading to further movements for civil rights.
Civil War and Slavery: Slavery was a central issue in the American Civil War, as the North advocated for its abolition and the South sought to keep slavery. The war's outcome resulted in the end of slavery in all U.S. territories.
U.S. Economy and Growth: The construction of railroads led to greater concentrations of wealth. Technological advancements like the telephone and the light bulb promoted industrial growth rapidly.
The Great Depression: The stock market crashed in 1929, causing an economic depression. The U.S. government implemented programs like the New Deal to address widespread unemployment and poverty.
Great Depression New Deal Reforms: The New Deal was a program of economic policies to fix the 1929 economic crash.
Harlem Renaissance: It was an artistic movement during the 1920s and 1930s in Harlem (New York City), that celebrated African American culture.

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Explore the significance of the Mount Rushmore Memorial and the discussions surrounding its representation of U.S. history. This quiz addresses criticisms of the monument, introduces the alternative Crazy Horse memorial, and examines how American culture is reflected in these monuments.