What was the purpose of "Jim Crow Laws"?

Keep non-whites in the same political & social situation

Why was the era after Reconstruction called the Gilded Age?

A time of wealth creation, but hardships for the unskilled

Why did industrialization lead to extreme overcrowding in cities (TWO correct answers)

People flooded to cities for jobs, even from other countries, Lack of civic planning and no advanced transportation

CONTRAST the approach by race reformers Washington and DuBois:

Washington took a moderate approach & DuBois was aggressive

How did some people view the Convict-Lease system as a violation of the 13th Amendment?

Another method of returning black Americans back to slavery

What is the BEST description of the Second Industrial Revolution?

Mass production, innovative communication & transportation

How did extreme overcrowding lead to political changes (TWO correct answers):

Political bosses provided relief to poor the & gained power, Civic overhaul for planning of cities and waste collection

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Unit 5: The Gilded Age

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1
What was the purpose of "Jim Crow Laws"?
Prevent further overcrowding of city tenements
Bring black Americans into an elevated position
Keep non-whites in the same political & social situation
Further develop the outcome of Plessy v Ferguson
2
Why was the era after Reconstruction called the Gilded Age?
It was essentially a Golden Age of progress and culture
It was randomly selected from a Mark Twain novel
It described the large influx of immigrants from Asia
A time of wealth creation, but hardships for the unskilled
3
Why did industrialization lead to extreme overcrowding in cities (TWO correct answers)
Rockefeller planned overcrowding to keep labor costs low
People flooded to cities for jobs, even from other countries
Lack of civic planning and no advanced transportation
Strong demand for farm workers led people to cities for work
4
Which of the following is NOT a way that the 15th Amendment was limited?
Grandfather Clause
Poll taxes
Registering to vote
Literacy tests
5
CONTRAST the approach by race reformers Washington and DuBois:
DuBois called for violent uprisings to force integration
Washington took a moderate approach & DuBois was aggressive
Both were pushing for better treatment of minorities
Washington was born into slavery & DuBois was not
6
How did some people view the Convict-Lease system as a violation of the 13th Amendment?
Applauded the prevention of voting rights for non-whites
Assumed it was an extension of the Emancipation Proclamation
It seemed justified as a way to punish convicted felons
Another method of returning black Americans back to slavery
7
What methods or strategies were NOT immediately granted to struggling workers?
Government assistance
Forming of labor unions
Strikes
Negotiating directly with factory owners
8
Which was NOT a major contribution made by titans of industry during the Gilded Age?
New technology and business innovation
Immense production of wealth
Labor union organization
Large scale creation of jobs
9
What is the BEST description of the Second Industrial Revolution?
Creation of inventions like the light bulb and refrigeration
Transition to mechanized production of goods
Mass production, innovative communication & transportation
Introduction of computerization
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How did extreme overcrowding lead to political changes (TWO correct answers):
People revolted against the gov't and overthrew leaders
Political bosses provided relief to poor the & gained power
Civic overhaul for planning of cities and waste collection
Laws were passed to limit the size of cities

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