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Industry and Imperialism from 1865 - 1914
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1
Which of these terms applied to a writer who exposed corruption and poor conditions in society?
Scalawag
Mugwump
Muckraker
Carpetbagger
2
Roosevelt appointed a commission to study meat-packing plants in response to
Upton Sinclair’s book The Jungle.
a monopoly in the meat distribution industry.
union busting in the industry.
widespread cocaine addiction.
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3
of these are reasons for the growth of industry following the Civil War, which one is
NOT
?
a federal government who put strict restrictions on industry
discovery of vast sources of raw materials in the West
investment of capital made from the profits of the war
large labor force created by increase in foreign immigrants
4
The process of controlling all components of the production process to reduce costs.
Horizontal Monopoly
Vertical Monopoly
Gilded Age
SocialDarwinism
5
Which of the following statements best describes Andrew Carnegie as a Robber Baron
Poor working conditions at Homestead led workers to strike
Carnegie capitalized on the Bessemer process
25% of steel produced in the US was controlled by Carnegie
Carnegie donated about half of his fortune
6
Nativist arguments against immigrant groups in the US was based upon on which of the following?
Americans fear of social change
All of the above.
Immigrant laborers flooding the job market
The corruption of religion
7
Pinkerton Guards were called in by Henry Frick to break through the barricade of laborers at this Steel Plant Strike.
Homestead Strike
Standard Oil Breakup
Haymarket Riot
Pullman Strike
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Push or Pull: Lack of Jobs in your current country would be a _ to Immigration
Pull Factor
Push Factor
9
Push or Pull: Economic Opportunity would be a _ to Immigration
Pull Factor
Push Factor
10
After the Haymarket Riot, this Union lost members because the public connected them with anarchy and violence
Knights of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Farmers Alliance
National Labor Unions
11
Why did the Central Pacific get paid more money per mile than the Union Pacific
The Central Pacific was run by Carnegie
The Central Pacific had to make its path through the mountains
The Union Pacific had to work across the Mississippi River
The Union Pacific used Iron Rails, & the Central Pacific used Iron & Steel
12
Largest period of immigration is from 1900-1920. What group was the largest during that time?
Russians
Middle Eastern
Germans and Irish
Eastern and Southern Europeans
13
A basic reason why the U.S did not restrict immigration during most of the nineteenth century?
Few Europeans migrated to America
Population growth was much less rapid than at present
There was a continuous demand for cheap labor
An amendment to the constitution was needed to stop immigration
14
The theory that the “fittest” businesses would succeed, while the “weaker” ones would fail.
Horizontal Monopoly
Social Darwinism
Communism
Vertical Monopoly
15
The progressive movement of the early 20th century sought to
solve political & social problems created by industrialism
free the individual from their dependence on the government
provide government ownership of the major industries
preserve an agrarian America.
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An industrialist that donates large sums of money to build libraries and universities.
Robber Baron
A Mean Meany
A Social Darwinist
Captain of Industry
17
Which of the following helps Rockefeller to define the horizontal monopoly process that he used
Need to control all aspects of the industry
All of the above
Control 1 part of the industry to have exclusive rights
Expand your corporation horizontally across the country
18
Whom did the government support in the major strikes of the late 1800’s?
the employers
the workers
the farmers
the anarchists
19
Why did Labor unions grow in the late 19th century?
Morgan's push to regulate business
Businesses didn't care about the personal welfare of their employees
The large number of unskilled laborers in industry
The desire of government to support workers
20
Push or Pull: Political Corruption would be a _ to Immigration
Push Factor
Pull Factor
21
Push or Pull: Curiosity would be a _ to Immigration
Pull Factor
Push Factor
22
Which president is assassinated thus making Theodore Roosevelt the 26th president?
William Henry Harrison
William McKinley
William Howard Taft
Andrew Johnson
23
Title given to an industrialist who forced laborers to work twelve hours a day, 7 days a week
A Saint
Philanthropist
Robber Baron
Captain of Industry
24
The Gospel of Wealth referred to the idea that
Rich were wealthy because God favored them, so they must help others out
The wealthy were corrupt
That God believed in Wealth inequality
That real wealth comes from the love of those around you, not $
25
What statement best represents Theodore Roosevelt’s attitude toward trusts?
There should be no interference with organization of trusts
“Good” trusts should be allowed, but under gov't supervision.
All trusts should be abolished
Federal government should encourage the formation of trusts
26
The idea that the U.S. would be the "policeman" of the Western Hemisphere.
McKinley Doctrine
Roosevelt Corollary
Dollar Diplomacy
The Teller Amendment
27
Who stated that "orderly consolidation (Monopoly) of business brought stability to the economy"
J.P. Morgan
William Jennings Bryan
Andrew Carnegie
John Rockefeller
28
Made his fortune in the steel industry.
Andrew Carnegie
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Tom Scott
John Rockefeller
29
Which of the following is a result of the Spanish-American War?
Cuba becomes a US territory
The American military must disband after losing to Spain
Puerto Rico and the Philippines becomes American protectorates
The US seizes control of the Panama Canal
30
What was a reason the Pullman Car workers went on Strike in 1894?
Employee wages were cut, but the housing rent in the company town was not.
Employees were working 14 hour days
They wanted to have medical insurance
They enjoyed picketing
31
Push or Pull: Poverty would be a _ to Immigration
Pull Factor
Push Factor
32
Wealth on the surface, and corruption and inequality underneath.
Gilded Age
Reconstruction
Immigration Age
Age of Imperialism
33
Which of the following was an immediate cause of the Spanish-American War
Fall of Puerto Rico
The storming of San Juan Hill by TR and the Rough Riders
Sinking of the USS Maine
Attack on US Base in Manila
34
The theory that government should NOT impose regulations on business is called
laissez faire
trusts
lower-tariff policy
subsidy theory
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The shadows in the background represent
Image of what these immigrants/ ancestors looked like when they 1st arrived
Ghosts haunting the old immigrants
Former presidents that supported immigration into America
Immigrants that once died on the trip over to America