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Gilded Age and Progressive Era
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1
Why did the government pass the Homestead Act?
to provide land to companies to build a railroad
to make a profit by selling land to immigrants
to encourage people to settle the West
to collect tax from farmers
2
The Trail of Tears and the Reservation systems are similar because Natives were forced to relocate.
False
True
3
Which transportation had a great effect on industries?
steamboats
airplanes
railroads
canals
4
The largest impact of the transcontinental railroad was the numerous technological advances.
False
True
5
Why was the Populist Party formed?
To deal with the problems of Farmers and workers
To end Child labor
to reduce domestic tariffs
to encourage a three party system
6
Vertical integration is buying out all your competitors to make a monopoly.
True
False
7
What is the reason for tariffs?
to ensure lowest price for goods
to increase taxes for social programs
to support a minimum wage
to promote the growth of domestic manufacturing
8
Which general was killed at the Battle of Little Bighorn?
Chief Joseph
Ulysses S. Grant
George A. Custer
Sitting Bull
9
Which tactic was used by big business to maximize company profits?
supporting labor unions
advocating for a lower tariff
establishing monopolies and trusts
lobbying against laissez-faire (hands off) government
10
*What Label Applies here? 1. New tech and inventions 2. large labor force 3. Improvement in transportation
push factors for immigration
reasons for Westward expansion
factors that contributed to industrialization
reasons monopolies failed
11
Which US region had the most industry?
South
Northeast
West
Southeast
12
What is a muckraker?
a lobbyist for the government and businesses
A person who bribes businesses
A rake for moving mud
journalist who tries to expose bad politics and business
13
Labor Unions started because workers had low pay, long hours, and bad working conditions.
True
False
14
Based off this cartoon, what relationship was there between government and big business?
Big business controlled the actions of government
Government created tight regulations on business
Government ignored big business interests
They worked together to create reforms
15
How did Henry Ford's assembly line production impact other industries?
regulations forced companies to provide minimum pay
Companies used collective bargaining
Mass manufacturing practices were adopted to maximize profits
monopolies were formed to compete with the automobile industry
16
Why are the Gilded Age presidents considered the weakest in history?
they accomplished little and were corrupt
they were not affiliated with a political party
they were opposed to industrial growth
they tried to implement too many changes
17
What action best suits a captain of industry?
buying up small companies and put them out of business
mistreating employees and giving low pay
creating monopolies and raising prices to unfair levels
donating money to museums and libraries
18
Industrialization was a pull factor for increased immigration from other countries and rural areas.
False
True
19
In what way can the Sherman Antitrust Act be considered a turning point in the Gilded Age?
it legalized collective bargaining
it placed quotas on immigrants
it placed restrictions on business (government regulation)
it introduced laissez faire government policies to promote economic boom
20
Which invention goes with Henry Ford?
elevators
interchangeable parts
assembly lines
skyscrapers
21
Why did Mark Twain refer it as the "Gilded Age?"
the future was bright and golden
luxury was frowned upon by society
glamour and wealth hid corruption and poverty
the gold standard was adopted
22
The 19th Amendment allowed for
prohibition
African American citizenship
Women's suffrage
immigrant right to vote
23
How does a trust affect an industry?
it divided the company among close family members
it created banks whose first purpose is to make loans
it promoted informal agreements among competing industries
it gave one group of men control over most of the industry
24
Which action best suits a robber baron?
encouraging the implementation of new technology
donating money for museums/ libraries
developing efficient technology to conserve resources
creating monopolies and raising prices to unfair levels
25
The Government always supported workers when they went on strike (Pullman, Haymarket, and Homestead Strikes)
False
True
26
What was the main goal of the Populist movement?
to protect African American rights in the South
to protest Native American reservations
to improve conditions for farmers and workers
to stop construction of the railroad
