Nativism in the late 19th century was motivated primarily by

hostility toward immigrant workers

the Homestead Act of 1862, which provided free federal land, purpose was to

encourage settlement of the West

The aim of the Dawes Act of 1887 was to

assimilate Native American Indians into American culture

The Indian Wars that occurred between 1860 and 1890 were mainly the result of

the movement of settlers onto the Great Plain

1860 to 1890, which experience was shared by most Native Americans living in western states?.

were forced to live on reservations.Correct Answer Number: 4

What is the main idea of this cartoon from the 1800s?

Business has advantages over labor

In the late 19th century, the pattern of United States immigration changed in that

most came from southern and eastern europe

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1
At the turn of the century, why did most immigrants to the United States settle in cities?
Labor union leaders encouraged unrestricted immigration.
Jobs were readily available
Immigrants were not permitted to buy farmland.
Government programs required immigrants to settle in cities.
2
Nativism in the late 19th century was motivated primarily by
hostility toward immigrant workers
migration of African Americans to northern cities
conflicts with Native American Indians
overcrowding in western states
3
the Homestead Act of 1862, which provided free federal land, purpose was to
construct transcontinental railroads
encourage settlement of the West
establish land-grant agricultural colleges
set up reservations for Native American Indians
4
literacy tests and the quota system were all attempts by Congress to restrict
new immigrants
racial equality
women's suffrage
Native American assimilation
5
The aim of the Dawes Act of 1887 was to
maintain traditional Native American Indian cultures
restore taken land to Native American Indian tribes
end all governmental contact with Native American Indians
assimilate Native American Indians into American culture
6
The Indian Wars that occurred between 1860 and 1890 were mainly the result of
conflict with Mexico over Texas and California
the movement of settlers onto the Great Plain
disputes over the spread of slavery
the search for gold in California
7
Why were John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, and J. Pierpont Morgan called robber barons?
robbed from the rich to give to the poor
stole money from the federal government
made unnecessarily risky investments
were ruthless in business
8
One way business leaders tried to eliminate competition was by
forming monopolies or trusts
increasing the prices of their products
developing overseas markets
paying high wages to their workers
9
“Prices and wages should be determined by the marketplace.” says a supporter of
government ownership of utilities
minimum-wage laws
laissez-faire capitalism
wage and price controls
10
Which term best describes United States economic policy during 1865-1900)?
Marxism
laissez-faire capitalism
welfare-state capitalism
mercantilism
11
the Homestead Act and the transcontinental railroad fulfilled the United States commitment to
racial equality
conservation of natural resources
Reconstruction
manifest destiny
12
1860 to 1890, which experience was shared by most Native Americans living in western states?.
maintained control of their traditional lands
became farmers and small business owners.
benefited economically from government policy
were forced to live on reservations.Correct Answer Number: 4
13
What is the main idea of this cartoon from the 1800s?
Most Americans support the labor movement.
Labor is gaining power over big business.
Business has advantages over labor
Government should support the expansion of railroads.
14
The United States Federal Reserve System was established to
regulate the money supply
end the Great Depression
provide for a balanced budget
provide loans to industrialists
15
Why were only the Chinese limited concerning immigration?
It was unconstitutional
Racism and discrimination
US birthrate tripled
other immigrants came from England and Ireland
16
how did the growth of industry affect American society?
immigration restrictions were successful
the population moved South
urbanization increased
traditional values disappeared
17
In the late 19th century, the pattern of United States immigration changed in that
Most settled in western farms
most came from southern and eastern europe
most were highly skilled and educated
fewer immigrants arrived in the US than in previous years
18
Social Darwinism was used to
create a minimum wage
justify monopolies
support the labor movement
increase charities
19
1860 to 1900, the Federal Government encouraged the settlement of the West by
more liberal immigration laws
providing fertile land to Native Americans
free transport to settlers
granting land for construction

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