Introduction of barbed wire, cattle drives, and growing cities' demand for beef, led to ____?

Processing lots of cattle made meatpacking a major industry.

John D. Rockefeller's influential relationship with the federal government resulted in ___?

Big business greatly influenced actions of U.S. government.

The federal government placed few restrictions on immigration primarily because it wanted to --

ensure a labor source for the factories

How did the expansion (growth) of railroad transportation most benefit farmers in the U.S.?

By providing farmers w/ affordable access to distant markets

Nativist attitudes led to such U.S. actions like _______.

The fear in the West of losing jobs to Chinese immigrants

What development was considered crucial and led to social and economic changes for the U.S?

The growth of industry and corporations

How did the application of electricity in early 1900s affect development of the U.S. economy?

Manufacturing processes became more efficient.

The business practice of aggressive capitalism eventually led to enactment of legislation that?

protected consumers by prohibiting monopolies

To resolve conflicts with frontier settlers the U.S. gmnt forced Native American Indians to __?

live on reservations with definite boundaries

The late 1800s in America is often referred to as the Gilded Age because ________.

many prospered, but many problems began to grow as well.

The Homestead Act was important in the growth (development) of the West because it--

encouraged settlement of the Great Plains region

A major purpose of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was to--

limit the immigration of a specific ethnic group

Which factor directly contributed to the growth (and, evolution) of the steel industry?

new production techniques that increased efficiency

Increased population growth and increased demand for higher crop yields led to _________?

The (switch) conversion of natural habitats to farmland

Which of the following best characterizes (describes) the Gilded Age?

Industrialists used connections w/ corrupt govmt officials.

The Dawes Act of 1887 granted farmland to Native Americans as part of a plan to ___?

assimilate them into American society

In the late 19th century, agriculture in the U.S. was transformed(changed) most by the ___?

increase in the use of farm machinery

The primary objective (or, goal) of the Dawes Act was to —

promote cultural assimilation of American Indians

New inventions such as dry farming and barbedwire led to...

an increase in agricultural production

Which factor most influenced the growth of the United States economy between 1865 and 1900?

The economic policy of laissez faire.

What was the experience of most of the “new immigrants” from southern and eastern Europe?

They lived in urban areas and most held low-paying jobs.

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1
Introduction of barbed wire, cattle drives, and growing cities' demand for beef, led to ____?
Congress passed legislation imposing taxes on imported beef.
Most cowboys on cattle drives were European immigrants.
Cattle industry was nationalized under Dept of Agriculture.
Processing lots of cattle made meatpacking a major industry.
2
John D. Rockefeller's influential relationship with the federal government resulted in ___?
benefitting the general public.
Congress needing more financial support from monopolies.
Congress passing legislation to support conservation efforts
Big business greatly influenced actions of U.S. government.
3
"Eight hours for work, eight hours for rest,eight hours for what we will," was a slogan by __?
organizers of labor unions
sharecroppers following the Civil War
owners of big businesses
railroad hobos
4
The federal government placed few restrictions on immigration primarily because it wanted to --
ensure a labor source for the factories
recruit men for the Civil War military
avoid offending foreign governments
sell land in the Western states
5
According to laissez-faire economic policy, the government should --
leave businesses alone.
protect small businesses from failing.
prevent big businesses from expanding.
heavily regulate businesses.
6
The mechanization (use of machines) of agriculture in the United States led directly to--
the decreasing size of the average farm
fewer agricultural exports
less dependence on railroads by farmers
an increase in production
7
How did the expansion (growth) of railroad transportation most benefit farmers in the U.S.?
By increasing the variety of locally grown crops
By encouraging farmers to form first agricultural co-ops
By raising the consumer price of agricultural products
By providing farmers w/ affordable access to distant markets
8
Nativist attitudes led to such U.S. actions like _______.
The fear in the West of losing jobs to Chinese immigrants
The recruitment of Chinese immigrants by large labor unions
The lack of available resources in the East
The deportation of many Chinese immigrants in the Northwest
9
Which factor contributed the most to urbanization (growth of cities) in the late 1800s?
nullification
imperialism
assimilation
industrialization
10
Which person would have been most likely to support the Populist Party in the 1890s?
A banker in Philadelphia
A business owner in New York City
A farm owner in Kansas
A factory worker in Pittsburgh
11
U.S. government altering hair & dress of Native American children was an attempt of __ .
nativism
assimilation
expansionism
allotment
12
What development was considered crucial and led to social and economic changes for the U.S?
The federal regulation of business trusts
The increased mining of natural resources
The formation of new government agencies
The growth of industry and corporations
13
How did the application of electricity in early 1900s affect development of the U.S. economy?
Long-distance travel became more expensive.
Manufacturing processes became more efficient.
College education became more accessible.
Household appliances became more costly.
14
The business practice of aggressive capitalism eventually led to enactment of legislation that?
protected domestic industries from foreign competition
guaranteed public access to corporate records
protected consumers by prohibiting monopolies
required reciprocity agreements between state governments
15
Which group said "Government should own & operate the railroads in the interest of the people.”
railroad owners
western farmers
factory owners
union leaders
16
"Soddies" or houses made of sod, showed how farmers on the Great Plains ____.
Developed new agricultural technology
Adapted to their environment
Maintained contact with their neighbors
Utilized irrigation techniques
17
To resolve conflicts with frontier settlers the U.S. gmnt forced Native American Indians to __?
move west of the Missouri River
live on reservations with definite boundaries
relocate to urban industrial city centers
help build the transcontinental railroad system
18
“They would close to new-comer the bridge that carried them & their fathers over," describes ?
Nativists
Grangers
Populists
Anarchists
19
The late 1800s in America is often referred to as the Gilded Age because ________.
many prospered, but many problems began to grow as well.
it was an era characterized by beauty, wealth, & prosperity.
industrial age in U.S. & industry based on gilded machinery.
it was an era where the leader was a man named Andrew Gilded
20
The Homestead Act was important in the growth (development) of the West because it--
provided land to build a canal and transportation system
set aside reservations for Native American Indians
created the Department of Agriculture to aid farmers
encouraged settlement of the Great Plains region
21
A major purpose of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was to--
relocate Asians displaced by war
limit the immigration of a specific ethnic group
enrich America’s cultural diversity
treat all Asian and European immigrants equally
22
Which factor directly contributed to the growth (and, evolution) of the steel industry?
employee ownership of the industry
new production techniques that increased efficiency
court decisions that allowed collective bargaining
government regulation of the industry
23
"..any person who is the head of a family, 21 years of age, citizen of U.S. may receive..land".
the Interstate Commerce Act
the Pacific Railway Act
the Dawes Act
the Homestead Act
24
Increased population growth and increased demand for higher crop yields led to _________?
They obtained free land in the West and became farmers.
A decline in the availability of processed foods
The establishment of quality controls on imported foods
The (switch) conversion of natural habitats to farmland
25
Which of the following best characterizes (describes) the Gilded Age?
Discovery of goldfields in West led to an increase of money
Sharp increase in immigration brought a boom in industry.
Small, family-owned farms were bought and consolidated
Industrialists used connections w/ corrupt govmt officials.
26
The Dawes Act of 1887 granted farmland to Native Americans as part of a plan to ___?
preserve tribal cultural traditions
assimilate them into American society
promote peace between warring tribes
give them enough space to raise buffalo
27
In the late 19th century, agriculture in the U.S. was transformed(changed) most by the ___?
increase in prices paid for farm products
decline in the population of the United States
increase in the use of farm machinery
large drop in demand for agricultural products
28
The primary objective (or, goal) of the Dawes Act was to —
turn American Indian reservations into corporate farmland
end warfare between American Indians and the U.S. military
promote cultural assimilation of American Indians
promote American Indian investment in private industry
29
New inventions such as dry farming and barbedwire led to...
a decline in the number of eastern farms
the end of the bonanza farm system
stable crop prices for farmers nationwide
an increase in agricultural production
30
Which factor most influenced the growth of the United States economy between 1865 and 1900?
The development of the sharecropping system.
The restrictions on immigration policies.
The success of organized labor unions.
The economic policy of laissez faire.
31
Industrialization in America improved between 1865 and 1900 largely due to the--
mass production of automobiles
development of the airplane
expansion of the railroads
widespread use of steamboats
32
What was the experience of most of the “new immigrants” from southern and eastern Europe?
They lived in urban areas and most held low-paying jobs.
They were disappointed by America and returned home.
They were easily accepted into mainstream American culture.
They obtained free land in the West and became farmers.

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