In an effort to resolve conflicts with the frontier settlers in the 1870s, the government forced Native Americans to —

live on reservations with definite boundaries.

Industrialization in the United States during 1865-1900 spurred the rise of-

unions to demand better wages and conditions for workers.

The American Federation of Labor became the first long-lasting, successful labor union in the US mainly because it —

fought for the rights of skilled workers.

Between 1880 and 1900, most immigrants coming to the United States settled in the cities along the East Coast because —

many factory jobs were available in the East.

After the Civil War, why were Native Americans primarily relocated to reservations?

Settlers, ranchers, and prospectors wanted their tribal lands.

Which statement best describes the role of railroads in the industrialization of the United States?

They provided a means of transportation during the Age of Big Business.

Which factor was critical to the building of the Transcontinental Railroad after the Civil War?

Land and money provided by the federal government

In his book, How the Other Half Lives, Jacob Riis attempted to —

publicize the living conditions of the urban poor.

Based on the illustration, why were these individuals immigrating to the United States?Select THREE correct answers

They were looking for jobs and economic opportunities., They were escaping religious persecution in their home countries., They were escaping violence and famine in their home countries.

What was the intent of the federal government's policy toward Native Americans, as exemplified by the Dawes Act?

To encourage assimilation of Native Americans into the American culture

Jim Crow laws in southern states were designed to —

keep former slaves from participating to preserve the pre-CW lifestyle

Increased immigration from Ireland to the United States during the 1840s was primarily a result of —

crop failures in Ireland that led to mass starvation.

Which issues were championed by muckrakers during the Progressive Era?Select TWO correct answers.

Consumer safety & protection, women & minority rights

Determine which part of the excerpt explains the significance of the political cartoon.

The fear generated by the new immigrants led to a wave a nativism

Which two developments following the Civil War helped open up the American West the most?

The implementation of the Homestead Act & completion of the Transcon. RR

One reason big business often employed court injunctions against labor unions during the late 1800s was that —

many tactics used by unions were illegal at that time.

In the second half of the nineteenth century, what most transformed agriculture in the United States?

Increase in the use of farm machinery

Which statement best completes this list?

The need to process large amounts of cattle made it a major industry.

Why did the United States follow a policy of open immigration during much of the 1800s?

The United States had a shortage of labor.

Which demographic change in the United States is most associated with this transformation?

Increased migration to urban areas

By reaching out to Irish immigrants in NYC, providing them with jobs, housing, and help, "Boss" Tweed was able to —

solidify his position of power by carrying a large proportion of votes.

Which statement about immigration to the United States is most accurate?

Immigration has been a result of circumstances abroad as well as in the US

How did wealthy American businessmen, such as Andrew Carnegie, reject Social Darwinism and class relations in the 1880s

A person with wealth should enrich society by making charitable contribs.

During the nineteenth century, the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad contributed to industrial growth

making the movement of goods easier and cheaper.

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1
In an effort to resolve conflicts with the frontier settlers in the 1870s, the government forced Native Americans to —
help build the Transcontinental Railroad.
relocate to urban industrial centers.
live on reservations with definite boundaries.
move west of the Mississippi River.
2
Industrialization in the United States during 1865-1900 spurred the rise of-
unions to demand better wages and conditions for workers.
company owners providing equal wages to its workers.
activists forcing Congress to pass environmental regulations.
philanthropists to help end social class divisions.
3
The American Federation of Labor became the first long-lasting, successful labor union in the US mainly because it —
formed its own political party and elected its own public officials.
fought for the rights of skilled workers.
concentrated on organizing workers in the South.
refused to participate in strikes against employers.
4
Between 1880 and 1900, most immigrants coming to the United States settled in the cities along the East Coast because —
most immigrants came from the cities of Europe.
many factory jobs were available in the East.
city laws afforded special rights and protections for immigrants.
little farmland remained to be settled in the Midwest.
5
After the Civil War, why were Native Americans primarily relocated to reservations?
The federal government wanted to preserve tribal cultures.
The Native Americans had violated most of their treaties with the fed gov.
Most of the tribal chiefs requested government protection.
Settlers, ranchers, and prospectors wanted their tribal lands.
6
Which statement best describes the role of railroads in the industrialization of the United States?
They are more important to industry today than they were 100 years ago.
They were unable to compete in areas that had good water transportation.
They were the earliest form of commercial transportation.
They provided a means of transportation during the Age of Big Business.
7
Which factor was critical to the building of the Transcontinental Railroad after the Civil War?
Land and money provided by the federal government
Capital investments by labor unions
Government ownership of the railroads
Willingness of Native Americans to leave tribal lands
8
In his book, How the Other Half Lives, Jacob Riis attempted to —
point out the weaknesses of progressive reforms.
celebrate the lifestyle of the business aristocracy.
publicize the living conditions of the urban poor.
defend the right of business to exploit cheap labor.
9
Based on the illustration, why were these individuals immigrating to the United States?Select THREE correct answers
They were looking for jobs and economic opportunities.
U.S. cities had abundant and comfortable tenement buldings.
They were escaping religious persecution in their home countries.
They were escaping violence and famine in their home countries.
10
What was the intent of the federal government's policy toward Native Americans, as exemplified by the Dawes Act?
To restore land to the Native tribes that had lost land to white settlers
To move Native Americans into the cities to supply labor for industries
To encourage assimilation of Native Americans into the American culture
To grant immediate and full citizenship rights to Native Americans
11
In cleaning out your home, you found some very old documents. Which would NOT be the best criteria for det that auth?
corroboration with other sources
information about the author
point of view of the author
language of the document
12
Jim Crow laws in southern states were designed to —
promote small farmers over the interests of industrialists the Gilded Age
protect the interests of plantation owners against capitalists who wanted
keep former slaves from participating to preserve the pre-CW lifestyle
government regulations that were forcing poor farmers to sell their land
13
Increased immigration from Ireland to the United States during the 1840s was primarily a result of —
refugees fleeing the new monarchy in Ireland.
conflicts in Ireland between Catholics and Protestants.
unemployment in Ireland caused by industrialization.
crop failures in Ireland that led to mass starvation.
14
Which issues were championed by muckrakers during the Progressive Era?Select TWO correct answers.
Creation of large trusts
Prohibition
Consumer safety & protection
women & minority rights
15
Determine which part of the excerpt explains the significance of the political cartoon.
The fear generated by the new immigrants led to a wave a nativism
Many feared immigrants, believing they were inferior due to their religions
In the mid 1880's the # of immigrants from southern & eastern Europe incr.
The 1st immigrants were from north & west Europe & were all Protestants
16
Which two developments following the Civil War helped open up the American West the most?
The building of the Erie Canal and the purchase of the Louisiana Territory
The annexation of Texas and the invention of the cotton gin
The implementation of the Homestead Act & completion of the Transcon. RR
The discovery of gold in California & the construction of the Panama Canal
17
One reason big business often employed court injunctions against labor unions during the late 1800s was that —
most efforts at collective bargaining failed.
right-to-work laws encouraged court actions.
unions insisted on the open shop in the work place.
many tactics used by unions were illegal at that time.
18
In the second half of the nineteenth century, what most transformed agriculture in the United States?
Decline in the population growth rate
Decline in demand for agricultural products
Increase in the use of farm machinery
Increase in prices paid for farm products
19
Which statement best completes this list?
The cattle industry was nationalized under the Department of Agriculture.
Congress passed legislation imposing tariffs on imported beef.
Most of the cowboys on cattle drives were European immigrants.
The need to process large amounts of cattle made it a major industry.
20
Why did the United States follow a policy of open immigration during much of the 1800s?
Many United States citizens wanted to live abroad.
Prosperous conditions in Europe decreased immigration.
Immigrants provided industry with investment capital.
The United States had a shortage of labor.
21
Which demographic change in the United States is most associated with this transformation?
Increased life expectancies in urban areas
Increased property values in rural areas
Increased birth rates in rural areas
Increased migration to urban areas
22
By reaching out to Irish immigrants in NYC, providing them with jobs, housing, and help, "Boss" Tweed was able to —
expand support for the Republican Party in New York City.
create a base of support for Tammany Hall that lasted into the 1960s.
garner popular support for his political campaign for governor.
solidify his position of power by carrying a large proportion of votes.
23
Which statement about immigration to the United States is most accurate?
Most immigration to the United States was completed by 1900.
Immigrants from n. & w. Europe struggled to assim into American society.
Immigration has had little effect on American culture.
Immigration has been a result of circumstances abroad as well as in the US
24
How did wealthy American businessmen, such as Andrew Carnegie, reject Social Darwinism and class relations in the 1880s
They believed that the gov should reg trade & those of a "lesser class"
They believed that the poor should not receive any aid.
They believed that "Survival of the Fittest" was a false theory
A person with wealth should enrich society by making charitable contribs.
25
Which issue contributed most to the need for this permanent sanitation group?
The establishment of immigration quotas
Decreased regulation of urban rail systems
Increased urban population
The passage of labor laws
26
During the nineteenth century, the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad contributed to industrial growth
connecting the United States to markets in Mexico and Canada.
making the movement of goods easier and cheaper.
protecting the United States from low-priced foreign imports.
encouraging subsistence farming.

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