Mertz - American History Unit 2 Exam

Question 1

Millions immigrants came to America that many native-born people became upset. This movement to stop immigration is:

Accepted Answer

nativism

Question 2

Labor Unions formed in the late 1800's for what purpose?

Accepted Answer

To help workers gain better wages, safer working conditions, and others.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of an "assembly line?"

Accepted Answer

An automobile factory in Detroit.

Question 4

All of the following were reasons African-Americans moved to Northern cities during this time period... EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

slavery still existed in 1915

Question 5

Who are the parties involved in "collective bargaining?"

Accepted Answer

Labor Union negotiates contract with business management for all workers.

Question 6

How did the American Government follow through with treaties made with Native Americans?

Accepted Answer

The government cheated the treaties and moved into the land anyways.

Question 7

Which of the following was NOT a major business leader during 1870-1900?

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All of the above were business leaders during this time period.

Question 8

A person who starts and runs a business for profit is called:

Accepted Answer

Entrepreneur

Question 9

The business leader who was king of steel and eventually gave his money to charity was:

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Andrew Carnegie

Question 10

An example of a government enacting "laissez faire (let do)" economic policy is:

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When the government does not pass economic laws and stays out of economy.

Question 11

When people move from one part of the country to another, we call them:

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migrants

Question 12

The time period of 1870-1900 saw a great deal of "urbanization." This means the growth and expansion of:

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cities

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a factor that encouraged industrialization in 1870-1900.

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USA prohibited immigration and factories could not get enough workers.

Question 14

The immigrants who came to our country in the late 1800's came mostly from...

Accepted Answer

Southern and Eastern Europe

Question 15

Labor Unions spoke out against and fought all of the following abuses of workers EXCEPT:

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collective bargaining

Question 16

A business that is owned by stockholders and controlled by a Board of Trustees is called:

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Corporation

Question 17

One of the major problems with unions was:

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They often went on strike and strikes often became violent.

Question 18

John D. Rockefeller created and ran Standard Oil. Standard Oil is an example of:

Accepted Answer

a monopoly

Question 19

The concept of Social Darwinism puts forth that the super wealthy people gained their status because:

Accepted Answer

They were born genetically superior to the lower classes.

Question 20

The Sherman Anti-Trust Act (1890) was a law to control the corrupt practices of:

Accepted Answer

the monopolies

Question 21

The Americans reserved land for the Native Americans for them to live. We call these land grants:

Accepted Answer

reservations

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