What was the Homestead Act?

law providing settlers 160 acres of public land in the West.

Which was a cause of the Progressive Era?

Social injustice, Political corruption, Economic exploitation

Muckrakers like Upton Sinclair sought to

Shed light on social problems, Reform society

The growth of big business in the late 1800s resulted in

a growing gap between rich and poor

Rockefeller Center, Carnegie Hall, and the Morgan Library are all ways that entrepreneurs

supported philanthropic activities

How did industrialization affect American society from 1865 to 1900?

The percentage of Americans living in urban areas increased

The Gospel of Wealth held that

wealthy individuals should be involved in philanthropy

What was a goal of the pure food and drug act?

Halt sales of contaminated foods and drugs

What was the Chinese Exclusion Act?

A law that suspended Chinese immigration for ten years

This cartoon depicts political bosses, leaders of political machine

arranged voter fraud, bribed government officials, Engaged in graft and corruption

Rockefeller and Carnegie were known as robber barons because they

used ruthless tactics to succeed

Labor Unions tried to improve the position of workers by

obtaining right to organize and bargain collectively

Vertical integration involves

One company buying up all related industries

After the Civil War businesses tried to eliminate competition

by creating monopolies and trusts

During the Gilded Age, Unions

Were illegal, Fought for the right to bargain collectively, Fought for an 8 hour day

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Industrialization, Gilded Age, Progressive Era

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1
Dawes Act sought to
end child labor
regulate banks
legalize labor unions
assimilate Native Americans
2
What was the Homestead Act?
law prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages in Colorado
law providing settlers 160 acres of public land in the West.
law providing homes instead of jails for settlers
Act of staying at home instead of going to school
3
Which was a cause of the Progressive Era?
Social injustice
Widespread prosperity
Political corruption
Economic exploitation
4
Muckrakers like Upton Sinclair sought to
Improve sewage technology
Shed light on social problems
Reform society
Improve floor sweeping equipment
5
Gilded Age Industry that relied on subsidies
Meat processing
Railroads
Steel
Textiles
6
Why did immigrants support political machines?
to have more educational opportunities
to get better public housing
to gain employment
to reform city governments
7
The growth of big business in the late 1800s resulted in
the elimination of the middle class
a growing gap between rich and poor
the reduction of child labor
a shift in transportation from railroads to canals
8
Rockefeller Center, Carnegie Hall, and the Morgan Library are all ways that entrepreneurs
offered quality goods to consumers
applied technology to their industries
got rich
supported philanthropic activities
9
What did the Carlisle Schools try to do?
Preserve Tribal Traditions
Train Native Americans in tribal traditions
Assimilate Native Americans
Preserve Native independence
10
The granger or populist movement sought to
protect city dwellers
protect farmers
protect African Americans
protect immigrant populations
11
How was the Transcontinental Railroad financed?
by government land grants
by local state governments
by churches
by local charities
12
From 1860 to 1900 Indians in Western states were
became farmers and small business owners
gained control over traditional lands
forced to live on reservations
benefited from government handouts
13
How did industrialization affect American society from 1865 to 1900?
The percentage of Americans living in urban areas increased
populations centers shifted from North to South
more Americans moved to suburbs than ever before
immigration restrictions created a more Protestant society
14
Boss Tweed is most associated with
The Pinkerton Strike Breakers
Union organizing
Nativism
Political Machines
15
The Gospel of Wealth held that
the dollar should be based on silver
wealthy people should invest in gold
wealthy individuals should be involved in philanthropy
the wealthy should save money for their offspring
16
Term for one company buying up all competing firms in an industry
Vertical integration
Vertical immigration
Horizontal integration
Horizontal immigration
17
What was a goal of the pure food and drug act?
Halt sales of contaminated foods and drugs
False labeling of products
Boost sales of medicines
Boost meat industry sales
18
What was the Chinese Exclusion Act?
A law that encouraged many Chinese people to emigrate to Africa
A law that made more Chinese come to America with their families
A law that suspended Chinese immigration for ten years
A law that made it easier to come to America
19
The purpose of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act was to
support banks
protect workers
reduce the power of unions
eliminate monopolies
20
This cartoon depicts political bosses, leaders of political machine
arranged voter fraud
led riots through cities
bribed government officials
Engaged in graft and corruption
21
Rockefeller and Carnegie were known as robber barons because they
made risky investments
stole money from the government
robbed from the rich and gave to the poor
used ruthless tactics to succeed
22
The Pure Food and Drug act was passed as result of......
The publishing of "The Jungle"
Women getting the right to vote
Increased importation of food from Mexico
An increase in allergic reactions to Gluten
23
Labor Unions tried to improve the position of workers by
endorsing candidates
obtaining right to organize and bargain collectively
supporting government ownership
using government troops to settle strikes
24
Why did reformers like Jane Addams establish settlement houses
To help immigrants in slums
In order to create a powerful political machine
To gain support for safety reform in industries
To raise awareness and support for women's suffrage
25
What was the Progressive Era?
An Age of Reform
An Age of Discovery
An Age of Reunion
An Age of Cheap Car Insurance
26
Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle" led to changes in the area of
Child Labor
Railroad Regulation
Food Inspections
Banks
27
Vertical integration involves
One company buying up all competitors
One company buying up all related industries
One company being run as a trust by another
One company merging with another
28
After the Civil War businesses tried to eliminate competition
by creating monopolies and trusts
by offering two-for-Tuesdays deals on Wednesdays
developing foreign markets
raising prices
29
During the Gilded Age, Unions
Were just social clubs
Were illegal
Fought for the right to bargain collectively
Fought for an 8 hour day
30
When was the Gilded Age?
1860s
1870s - 1900
1930s
1945-1990
31
"Prices and wages should be determined by the marketplace" is an example of...
government monopolies
laissez-faire economics
minimum wage laws
government intervention
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Nativism in the 19th century was motivated by
religious holidays
the migration of African Americans to the North
conflicts with native americans
hostility to immigrant workers

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