What was the purpose of Direct primaries, Initiatives, referendums, and recalls?

expanding participation in the political process

How did the Pendleton Civil Service Act affect American politics?

It ended patronage in the hiring of government employees.

Which business strategy would a late-1800s industrial leader use to establish a monopoly?

use a horizontal integration system

Which policy of the U.S. gov't led to the growth of labor unions to correct abuses of workers?

laissez-faire policies toward big business

Upton Sinclair’s novel The Jungle, published in 1906, led President Roosevelt to approve.

changes in meatpacking industry with the PureFood & Drug Act

Which impact did immigration have in the US during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

The abundance of cheap labor kept factory operating cost low

How did assembly line production affect the U.S. economy during the early twentieth century?

It helped expand modern consumerism.

Which of the following factors contributed most to the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act?

A fear of unfamiliar Chinese customs and practices

Which explains the growth of labor unions n the United States during the Industrial Revolution?

Workers sought to improve their pay and working conditions.

Henry Ford used mass production in his car factories. How did this affect the U.S. economy?

The United States became a leader in the car industry.

How did labor unions affect the lives of many workers during the late nineteenth century?

They won shorter hours and better pay for workers

Which one of the following did the greatest harm to the Knights of Labor in the 1880s?

The bombing incident in Chicago’s Haymarket Square

Which of the following statements shows the reason for the growth of labor unions in the 1800s?

workers wanted better working conditions and higher wages.

Ford’s production of Model T’s demonstrated the economic relationship between specialization &

greater efficiencies in production.

The late 19th century United States is often referred to as “The Gilded Age” because of the.

poverty & corruption despite the appearance of great wealth

Which statement explains how Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle" led to feelings about gov't power?

He influenced public demand for gov't regulation of food

In America during the Gilded Age, robber barons were people who mainly

used aggressive business practices to dominate industries.

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1
What was the purpose of Direct primaries, Initiatives, referendums, and recalls?
expanding participation in the political process
increasing federal control over the states
giving more power to political parties
reducing government’s influence in the economy
2
How did the Pendleton Civil Service Act affect American politics?
It ended patronage in the hiring of government employees.
It required government employees to pass a drug test.
It ended campaign contributions to political candidates.
It provided additional regulation of railroads.
3
Which business strategy would a late-1800s industrial leader use to establish a monopoly?
develop a nationwide advertising campaign
make a contract with labor union leaders
form a joint stock company
use a horizontal integration system
4
Which of the following 1st made automobile ownership possible for millions of people in the US?
The importing of inexpensive steel
The plentiful supply of foreign oil
The use of the assembly line
The decline of labor unions
5
Which policy of the U.S. gov't led to the growth of labor unions to correct abuses of workers?
antitrust policies toward monopolies
isolationist policies regarding international alliances
imperialist policies regarding territorial expansion
laissez-faire policies toward big business
6
Upton Sinclair’s novel The Jungle, published in 1906, led President Roosevelt to approve.
the creation of new nat'l parks to save wilderness.
changes in meatpacking industry with the PureFood & Drug Act
federal laws designed to regulate the railroad companies.
laws prohibiting alcoholic beverages.
7
Which impact did immigration have in the US during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
The arrival of new immigrants led to child labor laws.
The abundance of skilled workers kept union strikes low
immigrants led to improvement in factory working conditions.
The abundance of cheap labor kept factory operating cost low
8
Who do these traits describe: entered the West Coast. Built railroads. Discriminated against.
Germans
Chinese
Mexicans
Irish
9
Which factor contributed most to the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?
lack of mining jobs
economic war in Asia
rise of nativism
overcrowded neighborhoods
10
How did assembly line production affect the U.S. economy during the early twentieth century?
It helped expand modern consumerism.
It developed a more self-sufficient citizen.
It decreased the disparity between the rich and the poor.
It increased the need for agricultural workers.
11
Which congressional act was passed to end the abuses of the spoils system?
Hepburn Act
Foraker Act
Sherman Antitrust Act
Pendleton Act
12
Which of the following factors contributed most to the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act?
A fear of unfamiliar Chinese customs and practices
Concern about Chinese communism in the United States
Widespread support for imperialism in Asia and the Pacific
Belief that Chinese immigrants had to be protected
13
Which explains the growth of labor unions n the United States during the Industrial Revolution?
Business leaders encouraged workers to organize unions
government supported the bargaining rights of workers.
Workers sought to improve their pay and working conditions.
The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 proved to be ineffective.
14
rapid industrialization in the United States contributed to all of the following except.
unsafe working conditions.
equality for women.
overcrowded cities.
political corruption.
15
Henry Ford used mass production in his car factories. How did this affect the U.S. economy?
Mass production damaged many U.S. products.
The United States became a leader in the car industry.
The United States lost many jobs due to mass production.
It gave each U.S. citizen a car
16
How did labor unions affect the lives of many workers during the late nineteenth century?
They helped workers take over ownership of factories & mines
They welcomed workers of any race to join their strikes
They worked with lawmakers to pass pro-business legislation
They won shorter hours and better pay for workers
17
Which one of the following did the greatest harm to the Knights of Labor in the 1880s?
The membership policies endorsed by Terence Powderly
The bombing incident in Chicago’s Haymarket Square
Competition from the American Federation of Labor
The election of James G. Garfield as President of the US
18
Which of the following had the greatest impact on the growth of cities in the late 1800s?
The onset of the Spanish-American War
The introduction of the automobile
The success of the Harlem Renaissance
The expansion of industry
19
Which of the following statements shows the reason for the growth of labor unions in the 1800s?
Gov't regulations required the establishment of labor unions
workers wanted better working conditions and higher wages.
workers needed strong leadership to improve job performance.
Companies wanted to include workers in bargaining process.
20
Ford’s production of Model T’s demonstrated the economic relationship between specialization &
reduced labor demand.
decreased union organization.
greater efficiencies in production.
higher production costs.
21
The late 19th century United States is often referred to as “The Gilded Age” because of the.
use of gold instead of silver or other metals as currency.
widespread use of valuable metals in constructing buildings
poverty & corruption despite the appearance of great wealth
gap that existed between industrialized & agricultural areas
22
Which statement explains how Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle" led to feelings about gov't power?
He encouraged farmers to form a government agency.
He influenced public demand for gov't regulation of food
He called for national training standards for workers.
He demonstrated the need for a national food supplier.
23
Which event contributed most to the demise of the Knights of Labor?
Homestead Strike
Pullman Company Strike
Haymarket Square Riot
Great Chicago Fire
24
Henry Ford revolutionized the automobile industry when he developed the
internal combustion engine
inflatable rubber tire
concept of standardized parts
assembly line
25
In America during the Gilded Age, robber barons were people who mainly
seized the possessions of Civil War prisoners.
used aggressive business practices to dominate industries.
conducted brutal military campaigns across the country.
exploited natural resources of African colonies.

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American II - Unit 1 Test

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Questions 25

Answers

1
What was the purpose of Direct primaries, Initiatives, referendums, and recalls?
expanding participation in the political process
increasing federal control over the states
giving more power to political parties
reducing government’s influence in the economy
2
How did the Pendleton Civil Service Act affect American politics?
It ended patronage in the hiring of government employees.
It required government employees to pass a drug test.
It ended campaign contributions to political candidates.
It provided additional regulation of railroads.
3
Which business strategy would a late-1800s industrial leader use to establish a monopoly?
develop a nationwide advertising campaign
make a contract with labor union leaders
form a joint stock company
use a horizontal integration system
4
Which of the following 1st made automobile ownership possible for millions of people in the US?
The importing of inexpensive steel
The plentiful supply of foreign oil
The use of the assembly line
The decline of labor unions
5
Which policy of the U.S. gov't led to the growth of labor unions to correct abuses of workers?
antitrust policies toward monopolies
isolationist policies regarding international alliances
imperialist policies regarding territorial expansion
laissez-faire policies toward big business
6
Upton Sinclair’s novel The Jungle, published in 1906, led President Roosevelt to approve.
the creation of new nat'l parks to save wilderness.
changes in meatpacking industry with the PureFood & Drug Act
federal laws designed to regulate the railroad companies.
laws prohibiting alcoholic beverages.
7
Which impact did immigration have in the US during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
The arrival of new immigrants led to child labor laws.
The abundance of skilled workers kept union strikes low
immigrants led to improvement in factory working conditions.
The abundance of cheap labor kept factory operating cost low
8
Who do these traits describe: entered the West Coast. Built railroads. Discriminated against.
Germans
Chinese
Mexicans
Irish
9
Which factor contributed most to the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?
lack of mining jobs
economic war in Asia
rise of nativism
overcrowded neighborhoods
10
How did assembly line production affect the U.S. economy during the early twentieth century?
It helped expand modern consumerism.
It developed a more self-sufficient citizen.
It decreased the disparity between the rich and the poor.
It increased the need for agricultural workers.
11
Which congressional act was passed to end the abuses of the spoils system?
Hepburn Act
Foraker Act
Sherman Antitrust Act
Pendleton Act
12
Which of the following factors contributed most to the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act?
A fear of unfamiliar Chinese customs and practices
Concern about Chinese communism in the United States
Widespread support for imperialism in Asia and the Pacific
Belief that Chinese immigrants had to be protected
13
Which explains the growth of labor unions n the United States during the Industrial Revolution?
Business leaders encouraged workers to organize unions
government supported the bargaining rights of workers.
Workers sought to improve their pay and working conditions.
The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 proved to be ineffective.
14
rapid industrialization in the United States contributed to all of the following except.
unsafe working conditions.
equality for women.
overcrowded cities.
political corruption.
15
Henry Ford used mass production in his car factories. How did this affect the U.S. economy?
Mass production damaged many U.S. products.
The United States became a leader in the car industry.
The United States lost many jobs due to mass production.
It gave each U.S. citizen a car
16
How did labor unions affect the lives of many workers during the late nineteenth century?
They helped workers take over ownership of factories & mines
They welcomed workers of any race to join their strikes
They worked with lawmakers to pass pro-business legislation
They won shorter hours and better pay for workers
17
Which one of the following did the greatest harm to the Knights of Labor in the 1880s?
The membership policies endorsed by Terence Powderly
The bombing incident in Chicago’s Haymarket Square
Competition from the American Federation of Labor
The election of James G. Garfield as President of the US
18
Which of the following had the greatest impact on the growth of cities in the late 1800s?
The onset of the Spanish-American War
The introduction of the automobile
The success of the Harlem Renaissance
The expansion of industry
19
Which of the following statements shows the reason for the growth of labor unions in the 1800s?
Gov't regulations required the establishment of labor unions
workers wanted better working conditions and higher wages.
workers needed strong leadership to improve job performance.
Companies wanted to include workers in bargaining process.
20
Ford’s production of Model T’s demonstrated the economic relationship between specialization &
reduced labor demand.
decreased union organization.
greater efficiencies in production.
higher production costs.
21
The late 19th century United States is often referred to as “The Gilded Age” because of the.
use of gold instead of silver or other metals as currency.
widespread use of valuable metals in constructing buildings
poverty & corruption despite the appearance of great wealth
gap that existed between industrialized & agricultural areas
22
Which statement explains how Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle" led to feelings about gov't power?
He encouraged farmers to form a government agency.
He influenced public demand for gov't regulation of food
He called for national training standards for workers.
He demonstrated the need for a national food supplier.
23
Which event contributed most to the demise of the Knights of Labor?
Homestead Strike
Pullman Company Strike
Haymarket Square Riot
Great Chicago Fire
24
Henry Ford revolutionized the automobile industry when he developed the
internal combustion engine
inflatable rubber tire
concept of standardized parts
assembly line
25
In America during the Gilded Age, robber barons were people who mainly
seized the possessions of Civil War prisoners.
used aggressive business practices to dominate industries.
conducted brutal military campaigns across the country.
exploited natural resources of African colonies.