During the late 1800s, many North American Indian tribes were sent to reservations located

in sparsely populated regions of the West.

The term robber baron was used to criticize the

tactics of big-business leaders

Progressive Era reforms such as the initiative, referendum, and recall attempted to _________.

increase the power of citizens in state and local government

The purpose of adding the 13th, 14th, & 15th amendments to the Constitution was to

guarantee African Americans equal treatment under the law

Why did the US allow large numbers of immigrants into the country in the late 1800's?

to be unskilled factory workers, to be skilled craftsmen

During the Progressive Era, muckrakers published articles and novels primarly to

make Americans aware of problems in society.

A goal set at the Seneca Falls Convention was achieved during the Progressive Era by the

ratification of the women's suffrage amendment

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

the widening of the economic gap between the rich and poor

During the1840s, abolitionists opposed annexation of new western territories because

they feared the admission of new slave states

The theory of laissez-faire economics was used during the late 1800s to ____________.

justify unregulated business growth.

The formation of national labor unions in the late 1800s was mainly a response to

poor working conditions and low wages in many industries

One idea that both Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois supported is that ____________.

African Americans should have increased civil rights.

Most Southern political leaders praised the Supreme Court decision in Dred Scott v. Sanford b/c

protected the property rights of slave owners in the terr.

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1
During the late 1800s, many North American Indian tribes were sent to reservations located
near large cities in the Northwest.
east of the Mississippi River.
in sparsely populated regions of the West.
along the major rivers and lakes of the Midwest.
2
The term robber baron was used to criticize the
corruption of government officials
unskilled labor of illegal immigrants
dishonesty of carpetbaggers
tactics of big-business leaders
3
Progressive Era reforms such as the initiative, referendum, and recall attempted to _________.
increase the power of citizens in state and local government
expand voting rights to Native Americans.
reestablish the system of checks and balances.
provide low-interest loans to farmers.
4
The purpose of adding the 13th, 14th, & 15th amendments to the Constitution was to
extend constitutional rights to new territories.
allow women to become full citizens.
grant civil and political rights to Native American Indians.
guarantee African Americans equal treatment under the law
5
Why did the US allow large numbers of immigrants into the country in the late 1800's?
to be educated professionals
to be unskilled factory workers
to be scientists and technicians
to be skilled craftsmen
6
During the Progressive Era, muckrakers published articles and novels primarly to
help the federal government become more efficient
provide entertainment for readers.
advance their own political careers.
make Americans aware of problems in society.
7
A goal set at the Seneca Falls Convention was achieved during the Progressive Era by the
creation of the League of Nations
formation of the federal Food and Drug Administration.
ratification of the women's suffrage amendment
adoption of a national income tax
8
The growth of big business in the late 1800s resulted in
a reduction in child labor
a shift in transportation investment from railroads to canal
the elimination of the middle class
the widening of the economic gap between the rich and poor
9
What major trend related to population occurred during the industrialization boom (late 1800's)
immigration decreased
urbanization increased
suburbanization decreased
migration to rural areas increased
10
During the1840s, abolitionists opposed annexation of new western territories because
they feared the admission of new slave states
they wanted to limit the power of the national government
they supported an isolationists foreign policy
they were concerned with the legal rights of Native American
11
As the Civil War began, President Abraham Lincoln stated that his primary goal was to ______.
end slavery
set new national boundaries
preserve the Union
increase congressional powers
12
The theory of laissez-faire economics was used during the late 1800s to ____________.
achieve equal distribution of income.
support Progressive programs.
justify unregulated business growth.
call for more consumer protection.
13
Starting in the 1870s, Jim Crow laws were enacted in Southern states as a means to __________.
ensure equal protection under the law.
enforce racial segregation.
provide an education for formerly enslaved persons.
protect voting rights of formerly enslaved persons.
14
The formation of national labor unions in the late 1800s was mainly a response to
poor working conditions and low wages in many industries
laws restricting immigration and naturalization
economic depressions that had led to high unemployment.
passage of federal laws that favored workers
15
One idea that both Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois supported is that ____________.
Jim Crow laws were needed to help African Americans.
immigration was responsible for racial segregation.
African Americans should have increased civil rights.
vocational training was the best approach to education.
16
Which word best describes the US government's approach to dealing with Native Americans?
cooperation
compromise
conquest
compensation
17
Most Southern political leaders praised the Supreme Court decision in Dred Scott v. Sanford b/c
supported the right of a state to secede from the Union.
protected the property rights of slave owners in the terr.
upheld the principle of popular sovereignty.
it granted citizenship to all enslaved persons.
18
During the 1890s, many American farmers tried to resolve their economic problems by _______.
supporting government aid to railroads.
joining the Populist Party.
asking Congress to end agricultural subsidies.
staging viilent protests against the government.

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