How did both the Klondike Gold Rush and the passage of the Homestead Act result in demographic changes to U.S. society

American Indians were displaced by descendants of European immigrants

Settlers and adventurers began arriving in large numbers to Alaska and western Canada in the late 1800s after-

the discovery of gold in the Klondike Region

One result of the passage of the Homestead Act of 1862 includes

a rush to grab free land in the Great Plains

The steel plow and mechanical reaper were invented to address issues related to-

the human and animal labor demands on farms

Civil Service reform during the Gilded Age were a response to -

the growth of political machines and corruption of the "spoils system"

Which factor contributed to the settling of the West by immigrants from places like China, Ireland, and Scandinavia?

Building of the Transcontinental Railroad

One way political machines gained power during the Gilded Age was by-

providing services to immigrants and the poor

How did the introduction of electricity affect the workplace in the United States

Factories were able to open late into the night

One social issue faced by many newly arriving immigrants during the Gilded Age included

living in unsanitary condition in tenements

The purpose of the Dawes Severalty Act of 1877 was to-

assimilate American Indian tribes into U.S. Society

Some critics during the Gilded Age argued that big business leaders unfairly reduced competition in the market by

Forming trusts and creating monopolies

The steel industry in the United State expanded largely because

the Bessemer process made steel production more affordable

Many labor strikes were generally unsuccessful because-

often violence was used by both sides

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1
How did both the Klondike Gold Rush and the passage of the Homestead Act result in demographic changes to U.S. society
Women outnumbered men living on the plains of the American West
Most of the population in the U.S. shifted from east to west
American Indians were displaced by descendants of European immigrants
Chinese groups increased at a faster rate than other immigrant groups
2
A chief characteristic of the Gilded Age includes
improved working conditions
increased political corruption
improved employment opportunities for women
expanded governmental protection of American Indian tribes
3
Settlers and adventurers began arriving in large numbers to Alaska and western Canada in the late 1800s after-
the admission of Alaska as a new state
the first successful navigation of the Northwest Passage
the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad
the discovery of gold in the Klondike Region
4
One result of the passage of the Homestead Act of 1862 includes
the building of large urban centers in the west
an influx of Chinese immigrants to California
a rush to grab free land in the Great Plains
the creation of Indian reservations in the Southwest
5
The steel plow and mechanical reaper were invented to address issues related to-
the human and animal labor demands on farms
The oversupply of agricultural products
the government regulations of the agricultural industry
the high prices for shipping agricultural products
6
Civil Service reform during the Gilded Age were a response to -
the problems brought about by rapid industrialization and urbanization
protests from Congressional leaders to regulate state governments
the growth of political machines and corruption of the "spoils system"
demands from labor leaders that hiring practices needed to change
7
Which factor contributed to the settling of the West by immigrants from places like China, Ireland, and Scandinavia?
Development of cattle drive trails out of Texas
Establishment of a system of Indian Reservation
Building of the Transcontinental Railroad
Invention of the commercial electric telegraph
8
Which legislative action was intended to preserve jobs for Americans living on the West Coast
Chinese Exclusion Act
Pendleton Act of 1883
Dawes Act
Homestead Act
9
One way political machines gained power during the Gilded Age was by-
receiving financial support from big business
providing services to immigrants and the poor
obtaining authority by state legislative policies
operating without most of the publics knowledge
10
How did the introduction of electricity affect the workplace in the United States
Businesses relocated to suburban areas
Assembly lines were able to move more quickly
Cottage industries expanded into more homes
Factories were able to open late into the night
11
One social issue faced by many newly arriving immigrants during the Gilded Age included
living in unsanitary condition in tenements
moving to rurla areas to pursue farming ventures
utilizing government programs to assist with assimilation
pursuing educational opportunities to access skilled jobs
12
The purpose of the Dawes Severalty Act of 1877 was to-
draft member of American Indian tribes into the U.S. military
assimilate American Indian tribes into U.S. Society
move American Indian tribes to reservations
return lands to American Indian tribes
13
Some critics during the Gilded Age argued that big business leaders unfairly reduced competition in the market by
investing in machines and fighting labor leaders
paying low wages and hiring unskilled workers
lobbying political bosses and donating to political campaigns
Forming trusts and creating monopolies
14
The steel industry in the United State expanded largely because
telephone and telegraph lines required large amount of steel to build
large deposits of steel were discovered in western state
the Bessemer process made steel production more affordable
European immigrants introduced new steel production techniques
15
Many labor strikes were generally unsuccessful because-
many were led by ineffective speakers
often violence was used by both sides
very few workers participated in them
most were settled with collective bargaining

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