Howdid industrialization bring about the development of labor groups?

Createdlow-wage/low-skill jobs w/ easily replaced workers

Oneresult of the passage of the Homestead Act of 1862 includes —

Rushto grab free land in the Great Plains

How did the Klondike Gold Rush and the Homestead Act result in demographic changes to society?

Indians were displaced by descendants of European immigrants

How did industrialization in the U.S. change the lives of women & children in the 19th century?

Increasingly became wage earners in their families.

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

Farmers were drawn to the area by the fertile soil

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

Providing services to immigrants and the poor

Civil Service reform during the Gilded Age were a response to —

Growth of political machines/ corruption of “spoils system"

Reformers called for solutions to industrialization/urbanization problems, supported by

Christians had a duty to help the poor

A historical era is marked by a focus on --

Major social/ political/ economic events in a period of time

A chief characteristic of the Gilded Age includes --

Growth of big business and westward expansion

Critics argued that big business leaders unfairly reduced competition in the market by —

Forming trusts and creating monopolies

Which conclusion about the development of the labor movement is best supported by the excerpt?

Union leaders found it difficult to gain support for cause

Manylabor strikes of the late nineteenth century were generally unsuccessfulbecause —

Oftenviolence was used by both sides.

The policies were carried out against American Indian tribes in order to --

Make land available for settlers from the U.S.

Which set of events happened in correct chronological order?

1) Homestead Act 2) Chinese Exclusion Act 3)Haymarket Riot

By1900, 40% of Americans lived in urban areas. NYC &Chicago had 1 million people, resulting in—

Cities that were overcrowded, congested and polluted

Thesteel industry in the United States expanded largely because —

Bessemerprocess made steel production more affordable

Purpose of the Dawes Act of 1877 was to --

Move American Indian tribes to reservations.

Big businesses grew with 1800's industrialization, the agricultural sectorwas characterized by—

Overproductionresulting in low prices and debt for farmers

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Howdid industrialization bring about the development of labor groups?
Reduced the demand for workers who were replaced by machines
Accumulation of fortunes for capitalists & political bosses
Contributedto urbanization & unsanitary living conditions
Createdlow-wage/low-skill jobs w/ easily replaced workers
2
Oneresult of the passage of the Homestead Act of 1862 includes —
Creationof Indian reservations in the Southwest
Rushto grab free land in the Great Plains
Influxof Chinese immigrants to California
Buildingof large urban centers in the West
3
How did the Klondike Gold Rush and the Homestead Act result in demographic changes to society?
Indians were displaced by descendants of European immigrants
Chinese migration increased at a faster rate than others
Population shifted from the east coast to the westcoast.
Women outnumbered men living on the plains of the West.
4
Increased immigration to the U.S. from southern andeastern Europe resulted in —
Growing nativist sentiments
Changing attitudes about women's roles
Declining economic conditions
Increasing religious tolerance
5
How did industrialization in the U.S. change the lives of women & children in the 19th century?
Increasingly became wage earners in their families.
Were more educated in order to compete for jobs.
Gained higher social status as business owners.
Rose as leaders in the movement to organize labor.
6
What impact did the physical geography of the Great Plains have on settlement patterns?
Ranchers came hoping to push the bison off the land
Mountains forced American Indian to settle in the region
Farmers were drawn to the area by the fertile soil
The area attracted many seeking to get rich with gold
7
One way political machines gained power during the Gilded Age was by --
Operating without most of the public's knowledge
Providing services to immigrants and the poor
Receiving financial support from big business
Obtaining authority by state legislative policies
8
Civil Service reform during the Gilded Age were a response to —
Problems brought by rapid industrialization/ urbanization
Protests from Congressional leaders to regulate state govts.
Growth of political machines/ corruption of “spoils system"
Demand from labor leaders that hiring practices need change
9
Reformers called for solutions to industrialization/urbanization problems, supported by
Christians had a duty to help the poor
Poor needed to convert to Christianity
Poor social conditions were a sign of God’s will
Catholic political bosses were not helping the poor
10
Why were many immigrants motivated to migrate to the U.S. in the late 1800s?
To live in warmer climate.
To seek out new technologies.
Have access to cheaper goods.
Pursue the American Dream.
11
A historical era is marked by a focus on --
Political upheaval & revolutionary events of a time period
Major social/ political/ economic events in a period of time
Significant turning points throughout a century of time.
Religious & cultural changes that take place during a decade
12
A chief characteristic of the Gilded Age includes --
An artistic revival in literature and art
Growth of big business and westward expansion
Expansion of rights for women and minorities.
Reform efforts to address the effects of urbanization
13
Critics argued that big business leaders unfairly reduced competition in the market by —
Lobbying political bosses & donating to political campaigns
Paying low wages and hiring unskilled workers
Forming trusts and creating monopolies
Investing in machines and fighting labor leaders
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Which conclusion about the development of the labor movement is best supported by the excerpt?
Union leaders found it difficult to gain support for cause
Unionleaders quit striking as a method to bring about change
Leaders were eager to make reforms for the working class.
Populistleaders were in favor of joining the labor movement.
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Manylabor strikes of the late nineteenth century were generally unsuccessfulbecause —
Manywere led by ineffective speakers.
Mostwere settled with collective bargaining.
Veryfew workers participated in them.
Oftenviolence was used by both sides.
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The policies were carried out against American Indian tribes in order to --
Make land available for settlers from the U.S.
Secure the boundaries of the U.S.
Protect the lifestyle of members of American Indian tribes
Enforce treaties with American Indian tribes
17
Which set of events happened in correct chronological order?
1) Homestead Act 2) Chinese Exclusion Act 3)Haymarket Riot
1) Chinese Exclusion 2) Homestead Act 3) Haymarket Riot
1) Haymarket Riot 2) Chinese Exclusion Act 3)Homestead Act
1) Pullman Strike 2) Chinese Exclusion Act 3)Homestead Act
18
Issue of unemployment and declining wages on the west coast led to which legislative action?
Homestead Act
Chinese Exclusion Act
Dawes Act
Pendleton Act of 1883
19
By1900, 40% of Americans lived in urban areas. NYC &Chicago had 1 million people, resulting in—
Cities that were overcrowded, congested and polluted
Passage of legislation limiting immigration to urban areas
Demands for an end to the power of political machines
Philanthropists establishing foundations to help the poor
20
The Populist Movement appealed to
Farmers
Political Bosses
Factory Workers
Native Americans
21
Thesteel industry in the United States expanded largely because —
Telephone/Telegraph lines needed large steel amounts
Bessemerprocess made steel production more affordable
Europeanimmigrants introduced new steel production technique
Largedeposits of steel were discovered in western states
22
Which group during the Gilded Age likely would have supported the policies listed?
Robber Barons
Populist Farmers
Captains of Industry
Labor Union Leaders
23
Purpose of the Dawes Act of 1877 was to --
Return lands to American Indian tribes.
Draft members of American Indian tribes into the military.
Assimiliate American Indian tribes into U.S. society.
Move American Indian tribes to reservations.
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Big businesses grew with 1800's industrialization, the agricultural sectorwas characterized by—
Boomin demand, high prices, and low costs for transportation
Overproductionresulting in low prices and debt for farmers
Highfarmer unemployment who were replaced by mechanization
Toomany farmers competing which resulted in low prices
25
Carnegie and Rockefeller were successful during the Gilded Age and were considered —
Populists
Entrepreneurs
Philanthropists
Nativists

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