Question 1
Early American Victorian homes were characterized by
A. dark colors, and rooms crowded with heavy furniture.
B. spare and simple designs that emphasized natural light.
C. all members of a family sharing one bedroom.
D. a lack of parlors and dining rooms.
E. small rooms, and a reduction in total living space.
Question 2
Prior to 1860, perhaps the most significant invention for middle-class American homes was the
A. electric iron.
B. telegraph.
C. cast-iron stove.
D. icebox.
E. air conditioner.
Question 3
Before 1860, the American middle-class
A. had to cook their meals over an open hearth.
B. were typically renters.
C. rarely employed servants.
D. usually had women holding part-time employment outside of the home.
E. became the most influential cultural form of urban America.
Question 4
The growth of commerce and industry allowed more Americans the chance to become prosperous without
A. owning land.
B. a professional education.
C. marrying.
D. capital.
E. producing a product or service.
Question 5
Prior to 1860, class conflict in the United States
A. decreased as immigration diversified society.
B. increased as the size of the middle class decreased.
C. was limited by a high degree of mobility within the working class.
D. increased, as most of the working class dropped down the economic ladder.
E. increased as a result of geographical mobility.