Which demographic change in the US is most associated with this transformation?

Increased migration to urban areas

Which of the following was the main reason for rapid settlement of the Great Plains?

Congress passed a law allowing people to claim public land

Civil Service Reform during the Gilded Age was a response to-

growth of political machines & corruption of "spoils system"

Building subway systems in American cities early in the 20th century contributed to-

greater employment opportunities for Americans

The process described above led to-

establishment of agricultural communities in the west

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was primarily a response to-

competition for jobs on the West Coast

One way political machines gained power during the Gilded Age was by-

providing services to immigrants and the poor

One social issue faced by many newly arriving immigrants during the Gilded Age included-

living in unsanitary conditions in tenements

What was the main idea of the Social Gospel Movement?

Christians had a duty to help the poor

The Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor developed in response to the-

increased need to protect worker interests

The primary objective of the Dawes Act was to-

promote cultural assimilation of the Native Americans

How did the expansion of railroad transportation most benefit farmers in the United States?

By raising the consumer price of agricultural products

This legislation affected how federal employees were hired. Law now required govt jobs to be-

determined by a merit system based on civil service exams

How did Andrew Carnegie contribute to civic & social in the United States?

By establishing philanthropic organizations

Which of the following occurred between 1865-1900 as a result of rapid industrialization in US?

Union membership increased as workers sought better pay

Why did Congress extend the Chinese Exclusion Act for another 10 years?

Reducing competition for US jobs

Why did the Populist Party want free coinage of silver?

To increase the amount of money in circulation

Based on the excerpt, Andrew Carnegie was arguing that-

The poor are best served through philanthrophy

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1
Which issue is this cartoon addressing?
Segregation
Political corruption
Temperance
Civil Service Reform
2
Which demographic change in the US is most associated with this transformation?
Increased migration to urban areas
Increased property values in rural areas
Increased life expectancy in urban areas
Increased birth rates in rural areas
3
Which of the following was the main reason for rapid settlement of the Great Plains?
Congress passed a law allowing people to claim public land
Congress passed a law requiring all public lands to be sold
Native Americans sold most of their tribal lands
Speculators bought large parcels of land, then built factory
4
Civil Service Reform during the Gilded Age was a response to-
protests fro Congressional leaders to regulate state govts.
growth of political machines & corruption of "spoils system"
demands from labor leaders hiring practices needed to change
problems brought about by rapid industrialization/urban
5
The issue of unemployment and declining wages on the west coast led to which of these actions?
Homestead Act
Chinese Exclusion Act
Pendleton Act
Dawes Act
6
Building subway systems in American cities early in the 20th century contributed to-
a decline in the standard of living for Americans
faster access to information for Americans
greater employment opportunities for Americans
an increase in issues related to crime for Americans
7
The process described above led to-
federal regulation of agriculture
establishment of agricultural communities in the west
peaceful resolution of territorial disputes
a decline in immigration to urban areas
8
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was primarily a response to-
increased US presence in China
China's actions during the Boxer Rebellion
competition for jobs on the West Coast
rapid population growth in the Northeast
9
One way political machines gained power during the Gilded Age was by-
obtaining authority by state legislative policies
receiving financial support from big business
providing services to immigrants and the poor
operating without most of the public's knowledge
10
One social issue faced by many newly arriving immigrants during the Gilded Age included-
pursuing educational opportunities to access skilled jobs
living in unsanitary conditions in tenements
moving to rural areas to pursue farming ventures
utilizing government programs to assist with assimilation
11
What was the main idea of the Social Gospel Movement?
Catholic political bosses were not helping the poor
poor social conditions were a sign of God's will
Christians had a duty to help the poor
the poor needed to convert to Christianity
12
The Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor developed in response to the-
increased demand for skilled workers
decreased power of political machines
decreased profitability of the agricultural sector
increased need to protect worker interests
13
The primary objective of the Dawes Act was to-
promote cultural assimilation of the Native Americans
promote Native American investment in private industry
end warfare between US military & Native Americans
turn native american reservations into corporate farmland
14
How did the expansion of railroad transportation most benefit farmers in the United States?
By raising the consumer price of agricultural products
By providing farmers w/affordable access to distant markets
By encouraging farmers to form the first agricultural co-ops
By increasing the variety of locally grown crops
15
This legislation affected how federal employees were hired. Law now required govt jobs to be-
determined by a merit system based on civil service exams
set aside for business executives of large corporations
based on the political party affiliation of the applicant
based on the approval of lawmakers
16
How did Andrew Carnegie contribute to civic & social in the United States?
By promoting spiritual & moral values in public schools
By creating a charitable foundation to end hunger
By supporting conservative ideals in federal legislation
By establishing philanthropic organizations
17
Which of the following occurred between 1865-1900 as a result of rapid industrialization in US?
Union membership increased as workers sought better pay
Concerns about air pollution led to stricter eco regulations
Factory owners introduced wage equality policies for women
Social & economic class divisions began to disappear
18
Why did Congress extend the Chinese Exclusion Act for another 10 years?
Addressing a lack of urban housing
Discouraging anti-American activism
Preventing the depletion of natural resources
Reducing competition for US jobs
19
Why did the Populist Party want free coinage of silver?
To raise campaign contribution limits
To reduce economic inflation
To increase the amount of money in circulation
To decrease the bargaining power of labor unions
20
Based on the excerpt, Andrew Carnegie was arguing that-
The wealthy are responsible for the poor
The government should redistribute wealth
The poor are best served through philanthrophy
The wealthy are not responsible for their fellow citizens

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