A historical era is marked by a focus on

major social, political, and economic events over time

Indian Removal, Reservations and Killing Buffalo were carried out against American Indian to

make land available for settlers from the U.S.

During the Gilded Age, increased immigration to the US from southern and eastern Europe

resulted in growing nativist sentiments

Settlers and adventurers began arriving in large numbers to Alaska and western Canada with

the discovery of gold in the Klondike region

In what way did the Bessemer process affect economic change in the late 1800s?

It promoted the mass production of steel.

One social issue faced by many newly arriving immigrants during the Gilded Age included ~

living in unsanitary conditions in tenements

How did the Klondike Gold Rush and passage of the Homestead Act result in demographic changes?

American Indians were displaced by descendants of Immigrants

How did industrialization in the United States change the lives of women and children?

Women and children increasingly became wage earners

The steel industry in the United States expanded largely because ~

the Bessemer process made steel production more affordable

These policies were carried out against the American Indians tribes in order to

make land available for settlers from the United States

Why were technological innovations listed in the box developed in the late 19th century?

Population growth resulted in increased demand for farming

How did industrialization bring about labor unions, Knights of Labor & AFL?

Industrialization created low-waged, low skilled jobs

How did the introduction of electricity affect the workplace in the United States?

Factories were able to open late into the night

By 1900, at least 40% of Americans lived in urban areas. This urbanization largely resulted in

cities that were overcrowded, congested, and polluted

The purpose of the Dawes Severalty Act of 1887 was to ~

assimilate American Indian tribes into U.S. society

What impact did the physical geography of the Great Plains have a settlement patterns?

Farmers were drawn to the area by fertile soil

How did US schools contribute to the Americanization movement to assimilate?

Schools operated as centers to process American culture

Critics during the Gilded Age argued that big business leaders unfairly reduced competition by

forming trusts and creating monopolies

Increased urbanization largely resulted in ~

cities that were overcrowded, congested, and polluted

One result of the passage of the Homestead Act of 1862 includes ~

a rush to grab free land in the Great Plains

Which set of events is the correct chronological sequence?

Homestead Act>Chinese Exclusion Act> Haymarket>Pullman St

One way political machines gained power during the "Gilded Age" was by ~

providing services to immigrants and the poor

Many labor strikes of the late nineteen century were generally unsuccessful because

often violence was used by both sides

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1
A historical era is marked by a focus on
significant turning points throughout a century
the political upheaval and revolutionary events of a period
religious and cultural changes during a decade
major social, political, and economic events over time
2
Indian Removal, Reservations and Killing Buffalo were carried out against American Indian to
enforce treaties with American Indian tribes
protect the lifestyle of members of American Indian tribes
secure the boundaries of the United States
make land available for settlers from the U.S.
3
During the Gilded Age, increased immigration to the US from southern and eastern Europe
resulted in declining economic conditions
resulted in changing attitudes about women's roles
resulted in growing nativist sentiments
resulted in increasing religious tolerance
4
Settlers and adventurers began arriving in large numbers to Alaska and western Canada with
the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad
the discovery of gold in the Klondike region
the first successful navigation of the Northwest Passage
the admission of Alaska as a new state
5
In what way did the Bessemer process affect economic change in the late 1800s?
It contributed to the development of the telegraph.
It facilitated the use of electricity.
It promoted the mass production of steel.
It advance rubber manufacturing.
6
Men such as Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller started business with their own money are ~
nativists
populists
entrepreneurs
philanthropists
7
Why were many immigrants motivated to migrate to the United States in the late 1800's?
to seek out new technologies
to pursue the American Dream
to have access to cheaper goods
to live in a warmer climate
8
One social issue faced by many newly arriving immigrants during the Gilded Age included ~
moving to rural areas to pursue farming ventures
pursuing educational opportunities to access skilled jobs
utilizing government programs to assist with assimilation
living in unsanitary conditions in tenements
9
How did the Klondike Gold Rush and passage of the Homestead Act result in demographic changes?
Most US population shifted from the east coast to the west
Chinese migration increased faster than other immigrants
Women outnumbered men living on the Great Plains
American Indians were displaced by descendants of Immigrants
10
How did industrialization in the United States change the lives of women and children?
Women and children increasingly became wage earners
Women and children rose as leaders in the labor movement
Women and children were more educated in order gain jobs
Women gained higher social status as business owners
11
The steel industry in the United States expanded largely because ~
large deposits of steel were discovered in western states
telephone & telegraph lines required large amounts of steel
Immigrants introduced new steel production techniques
the Bessemer process made steel production more affordable
12
These policies were carried out against the American Indians tribes in order to
make land available for settlers from the United States
protect the lifestyles of members of American Indian tribes
secure the boundaries of the United States
enforce treaties with American Indian tribes
13
Which of the following is a characteristic used by historians to define major historical eras?
Political changes
Literacy rates
Geographic boundaries
Cost of living rates
14
Why were technological innovations listed in the box developed in the late 19th century?
New inventions were introduced to U.S. by immigrants
Business leaders had $ to invest in research of technology
Farmers began experimenting with new inventions to sell
Population growth resulted in increased demand for farming
15
Which time period is the best title for the list?
Progressive Era
Roaring Twenties
Gilded Age
Great Depression
16
How did industrialization bring about labor unions, Knights of Labor & AFL?
Industrialization created low-waged, low skilled jobs
Industrialization created in Captains of Industry
Industrialization contributed to urban unsanitary conditions
Industrialization reduced the demand for workers
17
Which new innovation contributed to a significant increase in factory production at this time?
Steam power
Railroads
Electricity
Telegraph systems
18
How did the introduction of electricity affect the workplace in the United States?
Assembly lines were able to move more quickly
Factories were able to open late into the night
Cottage industries expanded into more homes
Businesses relocated expanded into more homes
19
By 1900, at least 40% of Americans lived in urban areas. This urbanization largely resulted in
passage of legislation limiting immigration to urban areas
demands for an end to the power of the political machines
cities that were overcrowded, congested, and polluted
philanthropists establishing foundations to help the poor
20
The issue of unemployment and declining wages on the west coast led to which legislative action
Dawes Severalty Act
The Chinese Exclusion Act
Homestead Act
Pendleton Act
21
The purpose of the Dawes Severalty Act of 1887 was to ~
return lands to American Indian tribes
assimilate American Indian tribes into U.S. society
draft members of America Indian tribes into the US military
move American Indian tribes to reservations
22
What impact did the physical geography of the Great Plains have a settlement patterns?
Mountain forced America Indians to settle in the region
Cattle ranchers came to the region pushing out the bison
Farmers were drawn to the area by fertile soil
The area attracted many seeking to get rich finding gold
23
How did US schools contribute to the Americanization movement to assimilate?
Schools promoted the use & study of diverse languages
Schools ensured that immigrant children became literate
Schools allowed for various culture groups to live closer
Schools operated as centers to process American culture
24
Critics during the Gilded Age argued that big business leaders unfairly reduced competition by
paying low wages and hiring unskilled workers
lobbying political bosses and donating to campaigns
forming trusts and creating monopolies
investing in machines and fighting labor leaders
25
Increased urbanization largely resulted in ~
philanthropists establishing foundations to help the poor
passage of legislation limiting immigratioin to urban areas
cities that were overcrowded, congested, and polluted
demands for an end to the power of the political machines
26
One result of the passage of the Homestead Act of 1862 includes ~
the creation of Indian reservations in the Southwest
an influx of Chinese immigrants to California
a rush to grab free land in the Great Plains
the building of large urban centers in the West
27
Which set of events is the correct chronological sequence?
Homestead Act>Chinese Exclusion Act> Haymarket>Pullman St
Pullman St>Chinese Exclusion Act> Homestead Act>Haymarket
Chinese Exclusion Act>Homestead Act> Haymarket>Pullman St
Haymarket>Chinese Exclusion Act> Homestead Riot>Pullman St
28
One way political machines gained power during the "Gilded Age" was by ~
receiving financial support from big business
operating without most of the public's knowledge
providing services to immigrants and the poor
obtaining authority by state legislative policies
29
Many labor strikes of the late nineteen century were generally unsuccessful because
many were led by ineffective speakers
often violence was used by both sides
most settled with arbitration
very few workers participated in the strike

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