The term robber baron was used to critcize the

tactics of big-business leaders

Late 1800’s political machines gained tremendous power in political arena. Why?

They provided jobs and assistance to many immigrants

In the late 19th century, Congress tried to limit the power of monopolies by

passing the Sherman Antitrust Act

The federal government supported the land offer giving public land:

to railroad companies to help finance railroad construction

Why did Plains farmers in the late 1800s tend to support bimetallism?

It would put more money in circulation

In the late 19th century, the ideas of Social Darwinism were used primarily to

explain the differences in income b/w the rich and the poor

In the late 19th century, the ideas of Social Darwinism were used primarily to

Explain the difference in income b/w the rich & the porr

Following the Civil War, fewer immigrants settled in the South because

factories that employed unskilled laborers were in the North

During the late 1800s, what was a major effect of industrialization on workers in the US?

Skilled craftsmen replaced by semiskilled machine operators.

Which action is most closely associated with the term Manifest Destiny?

acquiring territory from Mexico in 1848

In 1862, the Homestead Act & Pacific Railway Act were passed primarily to

develop the Midwest and western parts of the country

The main goal of the Americanization movement was to

assimilate people of various cultures into main culture

During the late 1800s, the main reason labor unions had difficulty achieving gains fro workers?

the gov't supported business efforts-limit power of unions

In the late 1800s, the Granger mvt. tried to improve conditions for farmers by:

forcing railroads to lower thier rates

“The man who dies rich dies disgraced.” Carnegie carried out the ideas expressed by

funding numerous libraries and educational institutions

Supreme Court ruling in Dred Scott v. Sanford (1857) helped to increase sectional conflict

denied Congress the power to regulate slavery in territories

How did laissez-faire politics relate to business principles in Industrial Rev. & Gilded Age?

the gov't made no policies to regulate business principles

In his book, How the Other Half Lives, muckraker Jacob Riise exposed the

social ills of life in New York City

How did industrial growth affect the distribution of wealth?

wealth was concentrated in the hands of a few industrialist

During 1800's, which factor contributed most to start the Industrial Revolution in the US?

an abundance of natural resources

During the late 19th century, which practices were used by employers against workers?

blacklists & yellow-dog contracts

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1
The term robber baron was used to critcize the
unskilled labor of illegal immigrants
tactics of big-business leaders
dishonesty of carpetbaggers
corruption of government officials
2
Late 1800’s political machines gained tremendous power in political arena. Why?
They demanded many needed political reforms
They provided jobs and assistance to many immigrants
They were honest and attracted support
They did not accept graft as part of their income
3
In the late 19th century, Congress tried to limit the power of monopolies by
adopting Granger laws
creating the Federal Trade Commission
passing the Sherman Antitrust Act
strengthening the Supreme Court
4
Jane Addams & Jacob Riss were most notable for their efforts to
aid for the urban poor
stop the spread of diseases in Latin America
treat wounds in WWI
legalize birth control for women
5
The federal government supported the land offer giving public land:
to protect the hunting grounds of Native American Indians
to create a sharecropping system after the Civil War
to railroad companies to help finance railroad construction
to encourage exploration for gold and silver
6
Why did Plains farmers in the late 1800s tend to support bimetallism?
It would stablize the economy for the 1st time
It would put more money in circulation
Allow them to profit from the mineral rights on their land
It would lower the prices of seed
7
In the late 19th century, the ideas of Social Darwinism were used primarily to
urge Congress to end immigration
explain the differences in income b/w the rich and the poor
support the growth of new political parties
encourage the passage of compulsory education laws
8
Why did the US follow a policy of open immigration during much of the 1800s?
Immigrants provided the US industry w/capital
The US had a shortage of labor
Many US citizens wanted to live abroad
Good conditions in Europe= less immigrants coming to the US
9
In the late 19th century, the ideas of Social Darwinism were used primarily to
Urge Congress to end immigration
Explain the difference in income b/w the rich & the porr
support the growth of new political parties
Encourage the passage of compulsory education laws
10
Following the Civil War, fewer immigrants settled in the South because
factories that employed unskilled laborers were in the North
freedmen given most of the available farmland in the South
most of the new arrivals chose to settle on the Great Plains
jobs were more plentiful for immigrants on the West Coast
11
During the late 1800s, what was a major effect of industrialization on workers in the US?
Most factory jobs became service industry jobs.
Skilled craftsmen replaced by semiskilled machine operators.
Membership in labor unions declined
Workers migrated to rural regions.
12
Mark Twain labeled the late 1800s in the US the Gilded Age to describe the
end of the practice of slavery
achievements of labor movements
extremes of wealth & poverty
absence of international conflict
13
Which action is most closely associated with the term Manifest Destiny?
deciding to end the War of 1812
declaring independence from Great Britain
acquiring territory from Mexico in 1848
annexing Hawaii and the Philippines
14
In 1862, the Homestead Act & Pacific Railway Act were passed primarily to
develop the Midwest and western parts of the country
improve the lives of freed slaves
expand overseas markets to Asia and Europe
achieve Northern victory in the Civil War
15
What major trend related to pop. occurred during the industrialization boom of late 1800s?
Urbanization increased
Suburbanization decreased
Migration to rural areas increased
Immigration decreased
16
Before former Confed. states could rejoin Union, the congress. plan for Reconstruction required
ratify the 14th amendment
imprison all former Confederate soldiers
provide 40 acres of land to all freedmen
help rebuild Northern industries
17
Immigration late 1800s & early 1900s: where did most immigrants settle?
urban centers of the NE
mining areas of the Far West
farming regions of the Great Plains
plantations of the New South
18
The main goal of the Americanization movement was to
encourage people to move to the city
limit the number of immigrants entering the country
assimilate people of various cultures into main culture
encourage people to move from the country
19
During the late 1800s, the main reason labor unions had difficulty achieving gains fro workers?
most unions had been organized
communist had taken control of major unions
most workers were satisfied w/ conditions
the gov't supported business efforts-limit power of unions
20
Why was the Pendleton Civil Service Act passed?
to regulate unfair railroad practices
to eliminate European and Asian immigration
to end the spoils system
to force money to be backed by silver instead of gold
21
Late 1800s supporters of laissez-faire claimed that gov't regulation of business would be
esssential to protect the rights of consumers
harmful to economic growth
necessary to provide jobs for the unemployed
useful in competin with foreign nations
22
In the late 1800s, the Granger mvt. tried to improve conditions for farmers by:
making labor unions stronger
forcing railroads to lower thier rates
lowering the rate of inflation
strengthening the gold standard
23
“The man who dies rich dies disgraced.” Carnegie carried out the ideas expressed by
serving many years in the federal government
funding numerous libraries and educational institutions
investing his fortune in several new industries
promoting programs to benefit the wealthy
24
Supreme Court ruling in Dred Scott v. Sanford (1857) helped to increase sectional conflict
prohibited slavery in lands west of the Mississippi River
allowed the importation of enslaved persons for ten years
gave full citizenship to all enslaved persons
denied Congress the power to regulate slavery in territories
25
1882 an act aimed at a particular comm. that worked below the min. wage, angering unions
African American Exclusion Act
Japanese Exclusion Act
Chinese Exclusion Act
Philippine Exclusion Act
26
How did laissez-faire politics relate to business principles in Industrial Rev. & Gilded Age?
gov't allowed to implement leg. on businesses as it pleased
employees could join as many labor unions as they liked
the gov't made no policies to regulate business principles
labor union membership was outlawed
27
In his book, How the Other Half Lives, muckraker Jacob Riise exposed the
unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry
abuses of the railroad industry
social ills of life in New York City
ruthlessness of the Standard Oil Co.
28
What major trend related to pop. occurred during the industrialization boom of the late 1800s?
Migration to rural areas increased
Urbanization increased
Immigration decreased
Suburbanization decreased
29
How did industrial growth affect the distribution of wealth?
wealth was concentrated in the hands of a few industrialist
the income gap between farmers and factory workers widened
the income gap between the rich and poor became smaller
all Americans enjoyed a high standard of living
30
During 1800's, which factor contributed most to start the Industrial Revolution in the US?
the end of the slave labor system
an abundance of natural resources
a restriction on European immigration
the availability of electricity
31
During the late 19th century, which practices were used by employers against workers?
blacklists & yellow-dog contracts
picketing & walkouts
mass rallies & sit-down strikes
boycotts & lockouts

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