Author Question: In 1890, when the superintendent of the census announced that a stable frontier line was no longer ... (Read 57 times)

cmoore54 · **on:** Jul 4, 2018

In 1890, when the superintendent of the census announced that a stable frontier line was no longer discernible, Americans were disturbed because

a. they knew that the Homestead Act would no longer do them much good.
b. they thought that there would be a renewal of Indian warfare.
c. the idea of an endlessly open West had been an element of America's history from the beginning.
d. many of them hoped eventually to migrate to the West.
e. they feared that an influx of new western states would strengthen the Populists and other radicals.

Question 2

With the demise of the Federalist party following the election of 1816

a. the Democratic-Republicans quickly established one-party rule.
b. another party arose very quickly to take its place.
c. little political trouble or strife ensued throughout the nation.
d. sectionalism completely disappeared.
e. the Whig party immediately materialized to take its place.