Which was not a problem faced by farmers in the late 19th century?

rising city populations willing to pay higher prices

What was an immediate effect of the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825?

farmers could more easily ship grain to eastern markets

in 1862, the Homestead Act & Pacific Railway Act were passed to

develop the Midwest & western parts of the country

During the early 1800s, which factor led to the start of the Industrial Revolution in the US?

an abundance of natural resources

What was the purpose of the Grange movement?

break the rural isolation of farmers & represent interests

What was the common purpose of the Progressive era legislation?

promote the general welfare of the American public

A major purpose of the Progressive movement was to

correct the econ & social abuses of industrial society

How did railroad monopolies create hardships for farmers?

charging high prices to ship agricultural goods to market

What was an important consequence of the Haymarket Riot?

decline in the Knights of Labor

Which contributed to the immense industrial boom known as the 2nd Industrial Revolution?

abundance of natural resources, govt support of businesses

Few restrictions on immigration to the US existed primarily because

industry needed an increasing supply of labor

Which technologies helped establish farms on the Great Plains?

steel plow, windmill, barbed wire, reaper

How did many nativists feel about the rapid influx of immigrants between 1870 and 1900?

feared immigrants would take jobs for lower wages

How was the Homestead & Pullman strikes similar?

both ended in important defeats for organized labor

What was the primary purpose of Ellis Island?

process immigrants from Southern & Eastern Europe

What was the goal of the American Federation of Labor?

obtain better conditions for workers in unions

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1
Which was not a problem faced by farmers in the late 19th century?
rising city populations willing to pay higher prices
farmers owed money on loans for machinery
railroad owners making a huge profit on farmers
overproduction on the Great plains = drop in crop prices
2
What was an immediate effect of the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825?
prices increased for food products along the Atlantic coast
a territorial conflict began w/ Canada over the Great Lakes
farmers could more easily ship grain to eastern markets
railroads were forced to reduce their shipping rates
3
in 1862, the Homestead Act & Pacific Railway Act were passed to
achieve Northern victory in the Civil War
expand overseas markets to Asia & Europe
improve the lives of freed slaves
develop the Midwest & western parts of the country
4
During the early 1800s, which factor led to the start of the Industrial Revolution in the US?
the availability of electricity
the end of the slave labor system
a restriction on European immigration
an abundance of natural resources
5
What was the purpose of the Grange movement?
break the rural isolation of farmers & represent interests
fight corruption of political machines in cities
agitate for govt ownership of RR, telegraphs, & telephones
halt the influx of immigrants from Southern & Eastern Europe
6
What was the common purpose of the Progressive era legislation?
advance the growth of big business
promote the general welfare of the American public
improve conditions for recent immigrants to the US
protect the nation's natural resources
7
A major purpose of the Progressive movement was to
encourage immigration from southern & eastern Europe
correct the econ & social abuses of industrial society
stimulate the economy
support govt control of factory production
8
Which group favored the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882?
Progressives from the Midwest
imperialists in Congress
Anarchists who immigrated from Europe
Nativists on the West coast
9
How did railroad monopolies create hardships for farmers?
isolating farmers from tech developments in eastern cities
charging high prices to ship agricultural goods to market
separating farmers from profitable markets in western cities
claiming productive land for business leaders to develop
10
What does the tiger represent in this cartoon?
influx of immigrants & their impact on the US
the corrupt local govt of NYC
unlimited power of the robber barrons
impact of trust-busting on business in the US
11
What was an important consequence of the Haymarket Riot?
break up of the American Federation of Labor
decline in the Knights of Labor
rally of public opinion in favor of strikes
victory of workers in Homestead Strike
12
What did William Jennings Bryan demand in his campaign for presidency?
policy of bimetallism
acquisition of colonies
creation of a national park system
higher tariffs
13
Which contributed to the immense industrial boom known as the 2nd Industrial Revolution?
bankruptcy of farms, populist movement, loss of farm lands
abundance of natural resources, govt support of businesses
new public ed system, discovery of oil in Penn, trusts
cheap city buildings, women's movement, great migration
14
Few restrictions on immigration to the US existed primarily because
industry needed an increasing supply of labor
labor unions had always favored unrestricted immigration
the SC ruled that Congress couldn't restrict immigration
immigration totals had always been pretty low
15
how did "new immigrants" differ from "old immigrants?"
generally accepted by native-born Americans
most spoke very little English
they came seeking new opportunities
most were Protestants
16
What is it called when a single company performs all steps in the production process?
trust company
horizontal integration
holding company
vertical integration
17
Which technologies helped establish farms on the Great Plains?
steel plow, windmill, barbed wire, reaper
telegraph, railroad, creation of Yellowstone
repeating rifle, wooden sluices, electric light bulb
sod houses, sheep shearers, wool carders
18
How did many nativists feel about the rapid influx of immigrants between 1870 and 1900?
feared immigrants would take jobs for lower wages
welcomed the arrival of diverse peoples
worried coast of urban housing would go down
hoped that growth of the city would bring more concerts
19
What was the goal of the Progressive Era?
fostering efficiency
protecting social welfare
promoting moral improvement
creating economic reform
20
The cartoon illustrates President Roosevelt's attempt to
ignore antitrust laws
limit the power of monopolies
conserve natural resources
eliminate foreign ownership of US corporations
21
How was the Homestead & Pullman strikes similar?
involved armed confrontations between workers & Pinkertons
both ended in important defeats for organized labor
both ended by federal court injuctions
both led by Eugene V Debs
22
What was the primary purpose of Ellis Island?
process highly skilled workers from China & Japan
process immigrants from Southern & Eastern Europe
process permanent residents applying for citizenship
process 1st class passengers from Europe's steamliners
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What was the goal of the American Federation of Labor?
help cigar workers obtain better housing & citizenship
obtain better conditions for workers in unions
replace individual labor unions with a single union
assist in the transition from capitalist to socialist

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