Many nativists believed that -

immigrants should assimilate into American society

The primary reason farmers supported the implementation of the free coinage of silver was -

to increase the amount of money in circulation

The Sherman Antitrust Act and Interstate Commerce Act are both examples of:

government regulation on big business

One major reason for settlement of the Great Plains regions was -

the availability of free public lands for homesteading

Some big business owners were called robber barons because they -

eliminated competition using unfair methods

The Chinese Exclusion Act was passed primarily because -

nativists were angry at immigrants taking US jobs

One of the effects of industrialization during the Gilded Age was -

An increase in urbanization and overpopulation

Which of the following correctly describes farmers during the Gilded Age?

were in debt due to decrease prices and higher expenses

Most Native American Reservations were located in, or near -

in the low populated areas of the West

One of the most significant effects of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad was -

in promoted a growth in national trade

The image above, most likely illustrates which of the following -

a view that Natives should to be assimilated/Americanized

The growth of monopolies and trust by big business, eventually led to -

increased government regulations

How did the invention above effect industry?

working hours could be extended into the night

The American Federation of Labor was formed to -

improve laborers working conditions

One of the primary reasons that labor unions were formed was to:

protest poor working conditions

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1
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about monopolies?
they discouraged labor unions
they lowered prices
they limited competition
they promoted safe working conditions
2
The image above, most likely illustrates the views of which of the following groups?
political bosses
union leaders
nativists
philanthropists
3
Many nativists believed that -
immigration was key to the growth of the US
Native Americans were treated unfairly
That segregation should be illegal
immigrants should assimilate into American society
4
The primary reason farmers supported the implementation of the free coinage of silver was -
to increase the value of their money
to stabalize the economy
to increase the amount of money in circulation
to decrease inflation
5
The Sherman Antitrust Act and Interstate Commerce Act are both examples of:
The influence labor unions had on big business
government regulation on big business
the formation of labor unions
government support of big business
6
Which of the following groups most often supported the Populist Party?
union workers
factory owners
nativists
farmers
7
Westward expansion had the biggest impact on which of the following groups?
Hispanics
Chinese
African Americans
Natives
8
What led to the cattle boom of the 19th century
all of the above
better technology
The growth of the meat packing industry
completion of the transcontinental railroad
9
One major reason for settlement of the Great Plains regions was -
the abundance of natural resources
limited trade opportunities
the availability of free public lands for homesteading
Native Americans selling their tribal lands
10
Some big business owners were called robber barons because they -
eliminated competition using unfair methods
provided workers with better working conditions
used their wealth for philanthropic activities
promoted a free enterprise economy
11
The Chinese Exclusion Act was passed primarily because -
to promote segregation
nativists were angry at immigrants taking US jobs
labor unions wanted to recruit workers
The railroad companies did not favor Chinese workers
12
One of the effects of industrialization during the Gilded Age was -
a decrease in urbanization in port cities
An increase in the population of rural areas
A decline in the growth of big businesses
An increase in urbanization and overpopulation
13
Which of the following correctly describes farmers during the Gilded Age?
had productive farms and high profits
were in debt due to decrease prices and higher expenses
had limited involvement in labor unions
did not support the populist party view of free silver
14
Most Native American Reservations were located in, or near -
in the low populated areas of the West
rivers, lakes, and ports of entry
in the urban areas of the north east
in the urban areas of the northwest
15
One of the most significant effects of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad was -
limited urbanization
it increased prices for consumers
in promoted a growth in national trade
limited the growth of big business
16
Which group of people most likely support the idea illustrated in the cartoon?
Union leaders
nativists
political bosses
philanthropists
17
The use of machines in agriculture would lead to -
better lives for farmers
fewer agriculture crops
increased production
decreased production
18
The image above, most likely illustrates which of the following -
The resentment towards Natives
a view that Natives should to be assimilated/Americanized
The need for government quotas on immigration
the push towards U.S. citizenship for all Natives
19
One of the benefits of the laissez-faire policies towards the economy was -
limited government involvement
poor working conditions
the growth of labor unions
increased government regulations
20
The growth of monopolies and trust by big business, eventually led to -
better working conditions
increased government regulations
a decrease in urbanization
a decrease in consumer prices
21
How did the invention above effect industry?
led to the creation of the assembly line
businesses could hire less workers
working hours could be extended into the night
machines broke less often
22
This image illustrates how government decisions were often made by -
Congressman
big businesses
labor unions
immigrant groups
23
The American Federation of Labor was formed to -
improve laborers working conditions
implement child labor laws
address the issue of women's suffrage
support the growth of big business
24
One of the primary reasons that labor unions were formed was to:
support big business
protest poor living conditions
promote immigration
protest poor working conditions
25
The Homestead Act promoted westward expansion by -
limiting immigration
offering jobs to laborers
offering public lands for free
providing more lands, promoting urbanization

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