The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and the Gentlemen’s Agreement with Japan in 1907 both depict

the role of nativism in the development of US policies

The theory of laissez-faire economics was used during the late 1800s to

justify unregulated business growth

During the 1800s the government often used military force during labor conflicts as a way to

support industrialists and end strikes

The Homestead Act and grants of land to railroads were used to

encourage settlement of the West

The American Federation of Labor’s support for “bread and butter” unionism was intended to

improve wages, hours, and working conditions

During the late 19th century, labor union members generally believed that immigrants would

create a threat to their job security

What was a result of the construction of the Transcontinental railroad?

A national market developed in the United States

During the late 1800s, political machines controlled the governments of many cities by

using corrupt practices and patronage

Why were business leaders like JP Morgan and Cornelius Vanderbilt referred to as robber barons?

They were ruthless in dealing with competitors

the corporation became an important form of business organization primarily because it

could raise large amounts of investment capital

Which proposal was most consistent with the goals of the American Federation of Labor?

collective bargaining to reach agreements on wages and hours

Which statement best expresses a common belief of nativists in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

“America is for Americans.”

What was the primary goal of the Dawes Act of 1887 regarding Native American Indians?

assimilating Native American Indians into American life

The term business monopoly can best be described as

a company that controls or dominates an industry

The formation of national labor unions in the late 1800s was mainly a response to

poor working conditions and low wages in many industries

One way in which Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller are similar is that they both

gave large sums of money to charitable causes

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Regents US-Gilded Age

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A review of the causes of features of the Gilded Age and the Labor Movement that followed based on questions from the NYS US Hisotry and Government Regents exam.

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1
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and the Gentlemen’s Agreement with Japan in 1907 both depict
restrictive trading policies toward Asian nations
the influence of big business on foreign policy
the role of nativism in the development of US policies
imperialist attitudes in foreign affairs
2
The theory of laissez-faire economics was used during the late 1800s to
support Progressive programs
achieve equal distribution of income
call for more consumer protection
justify unregulated business growth
3
During the 1800s the government often used military force during labor conflicts as a way to
make employers sign collective bargaining agreements
protect workers from the private armies of employers
support industrialists and end strikes
replace striking factory workers with soldiers
4
The Homestead Act and grants of land to railroads were used to
support the development of state universities
raise money to finance the federal government
encourage settlement of the West
limit the influence of monopolies and trusts
5
The American Federation of Labor’s support for “bread and butter” unionism was intended to
gain control of state and federal legislatures
improve wages, hours, and working conditions
change the economic system to socialism
combine unskilled workers into one large organization
6
During the late 19th century, labor union members generally believed that immigrants would
refuse to become United States citizens
provide necessary skills for the labor force
create a threat to their job security
help workers achieve higher wages
7
What was a result of the construction of the Transcontinental railroad?
Steel factories relocated from the north to other states
Silver and gold mining opportunities decreased
A national market developed in the United States
Railroad companies gave free land to settlers
8
The Homestead Act and the transcontinental railroad encouraged settlement of the?
Great Plains
Gulf Coast
Atlantic Coastal Plain
Ohio River valley
9
During the late 1800s, political machines controlled the governments of many cities by
denying voting rights to immigrants
using corrupt practices and patronage
favoring civil service reform
attracting dissatisfied voters from the two political partys
10
During the late 1800s, an open immigration policy was most strongly supported by
yellow journalists
industrialists
conservationists
abolitionists
11
Why were business leaders like JP Morgan and Cornelius Vanderbilt referred to as robber barons?
They stole money from state and local governments
They gained all of their wealth by illegal means.
They bought titles of nobility from foreign governments
They were ruthless in dealing with competitors
12
the corporation became an important form of business organization primarily because it
had closer ties with its employees
called for conservation of natural resources
could raise large amounts of investment capital
made better quality products
13
Which proposal was most consistent with the goals of the American Federation of Labor?
collective bargaining to reach agreements on wages and hours
organization of unskilled workers into one national union
formation of a third political party to promote unions
government ownership of the transportation industries
14
Which statement best expresses a common belief of nativists in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses.”
“America is for Americans.”
“The streets are paved with gold.”
“All immigrants strengthen America.”
15
What was the primary goal of the Dawes Act of 1887 regarding Native American Indians?
assimilating Native American Indians into American life
promoting Native American Indian languages and cultures
strengthening Native American Indian tribal governments
increasing the size of Native American Indian reservations
16
The term business monopoly can best be described as
a company that controls or dominates an industry
the most common form of business in the United States
government control of the means of production
an agreement between partners to manage a corporation
17
The formation of national labor unions in the late 1800s was mainly a response to
laws restricting immigration and naturalization
economic depressions that had led to high unemployment
passage of federal laws that favored workers
poor working conditions and low wages in many industries
18
The Granger movement and the the Populist Party were similar in that each was an effort to
improve conditions for farmers
increase profits for railroad companies
provide housing for urban dwellers
end the practice of sharecropping
19
One way in which Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller are similar is that they both
gave large sums of money to charitable causes
served in the United States Congress
made fortunes in the automobile industry
treated their workers with respect
20
which concept was used in the 1800s to justify the accumulation of great wealth and monopolies?
Social Darwinism
conspicuous consumption
self-determination
Manifest Destiny

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