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Gilded Age Review
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U.S. history unit 1
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1
What is a political machine?
A group that trades jobs for votes, especially to immigrants
A new invention that made voting easier
A technological innovation in government
Another name for a political party
2
When was the Gilded Age?
1945-1991
1800-1848
1877-1900
1939-1945
3
Where did most immigrants settle in America in the Gilded Age?
farms
cities
4
To whom do the Declaration of Independence and Constitution give ultimate power?
the president
the King
the Supreme Court
the people
5
What invention did Thomas Edison invent?
the microphone
the incandescent light bulb
the phonograph
the movie camera
6
Which is a reason Carnegie and Rockefeller were called captains of industry?
They drove out small businesses to create monopolies.
They strengthened the economy.
Their workers worked for long hours and low wages.
They had too much control over government.
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Which 1887 law broke apart native lands and forced assimilation to remove tribal identity?
Dawes Severalty Act
Homestead Act
Volstead Act
Indian Citizenship Act of 1924
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What does ACES stand for?
Add, Cross, Energize, Sumo Wrestle
Answer, Create, Evaluate, Synthesize
Ask Question, Cite Evidence, Elaborate/Explain, Submit Paper
Answer, Cite Evidence, Elaborate/Explain, Summarize
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You should use OPTIC every time you say a(n)...
excerpt
political cartoon
propaganda poster
photograph
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What does the cartoonist think about big business leaders?
They are captains of industry
They are robber barons
11
Which term means that the government has a "hands off" approach to the economy?
Communism
command economy
Laissez-faire
industrialization
12
What was the primary purpose of the Chinese Exclusion Act?
to exclude Chinese immigrants from settling in western lands
To exclude Chinese Americans from joining labor unions
to ban Chinese from immigrating to the U.S.
To ban Chinese Americans from working on railroad in the US
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What term means a transformation of an economy of mostly farmers to mostly factory workers?
urbanization
assimilation
immigration
industrialization
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What was the primary purpose of the Interstate Commerce Act?
to regulate the railroad industry
to improve conditions in major cities
to prevent the taxation of travelers moving between states
to break apart all trusts and monopolies
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What kind of work did immigrants mostly find?
skilled, specialized work
agrarian work
they did not find jobs
unskilled, low-paying jobs
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Which of the following is a reason why Carnegie and Rockefeller were called robber barons?
Their workers worked for long hours and low wages.
Their businesses provided jobs to many people.
They were philanthropists.
Their businesses produced many goods for low prices.
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What term means a population shift from farms to cities?
urbanization
assimilation
industrialization
immigration
18
Which group is represented in this political cartoon?
Union Leaders
Big Business Leaders
Political Bosses
Nativists
19
Which billionaire is INCORRECTLY matched with the industry in which he made his fortune?
J.P. Morgan - Banking
Cornelius Vanderbilt - electricity
John D. Rockefeller - oil
Andrew Carnegie - steel
20
Which of the following is NOT one of Alexis de Tocqueville's 5 values of America?
Egalitarianism (Equality)
Liberty (freedom)
Populism
Diversity
21
Which of the following was a law supported by nativists?
Dawes Act
Chinese Exclusion Act
Interstate Commerce Act
Sherman Anti-Trust Act
22
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
to declare the United States an independent nation
to establish the three branches of government
to unite the states into one country
to protect individual rights and liberties
23
You should use PPETS whenever you see a(n)...
image
political cartoon
regular question
excerpt
24
Which of the following groups did not work hard to complete the Transcontinental Railroad?
European immigrants (especially the Irish)
Native Americans
newly freed slaves
Chinese immigrants
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Fill in the blank: The Gilded Age was the ____________ era of American history.
happiest
most violent
most corrupt
poorest
