During the early 1800s, the U.S. placed few restrictions on immigration because

the industrial economy was creating new jobs

Most immigrants coming tothe United States settled in the cities along the east coast because

many factory jobs were available in the East

The 19th century philosophy of Social Darwinism maintained that

success comes to those who are the hardest working

All of the following were characteristics of U.S.’s large cities of the Gilded Age, EXCEPT

increase in mass transit including subways & trolley cars

Which factor most influencedthe growth of the United States economy between 1865 and 1900?

government policy of laissez-faire

Which of the following best describes a laissez-faire economic policy?

the government should leave businesses alone

John D. Rockefeller & Andrew Carnegie were sometimes called robber barons was because they

used ruthless business tactics with their competition

The concept of laissez-faire can be characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

government regulation was necessary

Why did the United States follow a policy of open immigration during much of the 1800s?

the United States had a shortage of labor

Which of the following best describes a negative aspect of industrialism?

work in factories was repetitive and often dangerous

What was the experience of most of the “new immigrants” who arrived in the U.S.?

they lived in urban areas and most held low-paying jobs

Which expression most accurately illustrates the concept of nativism?

“Help Wanted, Irish Need Not Apply”

What do nativists generally believe about immigrants?

immigrants take jobs from Americans

Between 1890 & 1915, immigrants to the U.S. were labeled “new immigrants” because they

were culturally different from most earlier immigrants

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1
Which of these was used by labor unions when negotiations w/ business owners fail?
lawsuit
collective bargaining
court injunction
strike
2
During the early 1800s, the U.S. placed few restrictions on immigration because
labor unions welcomed the new workers
southern landowners needed additional workers
the Constitution did not allow restrictions
the industrial economy was creating new jobs
3
Railroad's helped increase the size of markets, providing greater opportunities for many
insider traders
industries
Native Americans
cities
4
Most immigrants coming tothe United States settled in the cities along the east coast because
many factory jobs were available in the East
most immigrants came from the cities of Europe
little farmland remained to be settled in the Midwest
city laws gave rights & protections for immigrants
5
The 19^th century philosophy of Social Darwinism maintained that
success comes to those who are the hardest working
wealth and income should be more equally distributed
class distinctions in society should be eliminated
government should have control over the marketplace
6
The urban population explosion in the late 1800s was PRIMARILY a result of
dramatic reductions in the urban death rate
growth in immigration
African American migration to the North and West
rapid increases in family size
7
All of the following were characteristics of U.S.’s large cities of the Gilded Age, EXCEPT
outbreaks of deadly diseases
crowded tenements
increase in mass transit including subways & trolley cars
poor treatment of water, sewage, and waste
8
Which factor most influencedthe growth of the United States economy between 1865 and 1900?
limit illegal immigration
stop racial segregation of Native American Indians
success of organized labor
government policy of laissez-faire
9
Which of the following best describes a laissez-faire economic policy?
the government should prevent businesses from expanding
the government should leave businesses alone
the government should protect the small businesses
the government should heavily regulate businesses
10
Where did many Chinese immigrants settle?
western cities
along the New England coast
eastern cities
southern plantations
11
John D. Rockefeller & Andrew Carnegie were sometimes called robber barons was because they
stole money from the federal government
made unnecessarily risky investments
used ruthless business tactics with their competition
robbed from the rich to give to the poor
12
The concept of laissez-faire can be characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:
capitalism is the best economic system
government regulation was necessary
government should not interfere in the free market
individuals should own the factors of production
13
What was the main benefit that labor unions gained for their members?
job security
health insurance
improved wages and hours
paid vacations
14
A significant contribution to industry in the U.S. was Henry Ford’s development of
electric powered vehicles
the assembly line
the first holding company
a new process for making steel
15
Which term best describes a company that completely dominates a particular industry?
corporation
competitor
monopoly
foundation
16
The term “robber barons” was used during the Gilded Age to characterize
leaders of big business
carpetbaggers
union organizers
plantation owners
17
Why did the United States follow a policy of open immigration during much of the 1800s?
the United States had a shortage of labor
many United States citizens wanted to live abroad
conditions in Europe resulted in fewer immigrants
immigrants provided U.S. industry with capital
18
Samuel Gompers, Terence Powderly, and Eugene Debs were leaders in the movement to
gain fair treatment of Native American Indians
improve working conditions
limit illegal immigration
stop racial segregation of Native American Indians
19
Which of the following best describes a negative aspect of industrialism?
a limited number of factory owners became millionaires
there were more factory workers than ag. workers
work in factories was repetitive and often dangerous
the number of factories built between 1880 & 1890 increased
20
Political machines provided immigrants with necessities in exchange for
votes
a portion of their wages
graft
kickbacks
21
What was the experience of most of the “new immigrants” who arrived in the U.S.?
they obtained free land in the West and became farmers
they lived in urban areas and most held low-paying jobs
they were easily assimilated into mainstream culture
they became discouraged and returned to their homelands
22
During the late 1800s, business leaders formed trusts mainly to
establish overseas factories
reduce prices
eliminate competition
improve worker productivity
23
What did the Pullman Strike, Haymarket Affair, and Homestead Strike have in common?
they were defeats for owners
they were victories for unions
they were organized by anarchists
they were marked by violence
24
Which expression most accurately illustrates the concept of nativism?
“Help Wanted, Irish Need Not Apply”
“The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself.”
“Go West, young man.”
“America – first in war and peace”
25
What do nativists generally believe about immigrants?
immigrants are better workers
immigrants bring valuable skills to the marketplace
immigrants take jobs from Americans
immigrants assimilate easily into society
26
Between 1890 & 1915, immigrants to the U.S. were labeled “new immigrants” because they
were forced to settle in the cities of the Midwest
were considered superior to earlier immigrants
were from China, Japan, and other Asian countries
were culturally different from most earlier immigrants

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