Whose phenomenally popular recording of “Crazy Blues” in 1920 paved the way for black women to become musical recording artists?

a. Mamie Smith
b. Gertrude “Ma” Rainey
c. Ida Cox
d. Sippie Wallace


a. Mamie Smith

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Why did Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan resign his position?

a. He feared that Wilson's demands to end U-boat attacks would lead to war. b. He was exposed for war profiteering. c. to plan his next presidential campaign d. He was in poor health and wanted to spend more time with his family.

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All of the following were progressive mayors except

a. Thomas L. Johnson. b. Samuel M. Jones. c. Hazen S. Pingree. d. Abe Ruef. e. none of these choices.

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The Interstate Commerce Act gave the right to supervise railroad activities to

a. the federal government b. railroad company officials c. farmers' groups, such as the Grange d. a select committee of wealthy industrialists

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What was the advantage of the three-field system?

A) Multiple crops could be grown at the same time. B) Fields were more productive. C) There was less need for irrigation. D) Fruits and vegetables could be grown along with grain.

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