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Unit 2 U.S. History TEST Review
Unit 2 U.S. History TEST Review
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1
The political cartoon below was drawn by Thomas Nast in 1871:
the abuses of Big Business
the power of political machines
the efforts of union organizers
the impact of European immigrants
2
Who received the patent for this device?
Alexander Graham Bell
Thomas Edison
George Westinghouse
Nikola Tesla
3
Labor organizers and leaders of the Social Gospel movement agreed about which of the following?
the benefits of laissez-faire policies
the need for child labor laws
the effort to limit immigration
the importance of collective bargaining
4
Which of the following was a cause of the Pullman Strike of 1894?
the Haymarket Riot
Long Depression
reduction in wages
use of non-union workers
5
In what way are the Homestead Act and the Dawes Act similar?
Neither act allowed single men to own land
Neither act resulted in more western settlements
Both acts benefitted Native Americans.
Both acts distributed western lands to individuals
6
Which factor contributed to the spread of Progressive ideas during the late 19th century and early 20th century?
growing distrust of immigrants and socialist organizations
increasing public awareness of political corruption and business abuses
greater political engagement by women, minorities, and young people
imperialistic actions taken by the U.S. after the Spanish-American War
7
Which location was associated with political machines in the 19th century?
Ellis Island in New York City
Haymarket Square in Chicago
Independence Hall in Philadelphia
Tammany Hall in New York City
8
A Labor Day parade in 1908. Which political issue would the people in the parade be likely to support?
suffrage
nativism
union-busting
laissez-faire capitalism
9
Which factor produced gains in union membership in the United States during the late 19th century & early 20th century?
the increased efforts of the federal government to break up monopolies
the beginning of outsourcing of American jobs to foreign countries
the shift from an agricultural economy to an industrial economy
the encouragement factory owners gave to organized labor
10
Which one of the following would be another appropriate name for the Dawes Act?
Native American Assimilation Act
Native American Removal Act
Native American Relocation Act
Native American Separation Act
11
Which of these decreased during the Second Industrial Revolution?
domestic travel
imported goods
urban population
access to raw materials
12
The power of political machines declined during which period?
Reconstruction
Gilded Age
Progressive Era
Industrial Revolution
13
What term would people who agreed with this cartoon used to describe the men shown?
Entrepreneurs
Robber Barons
Capitalists
Captains of Industry
14
Why did maintaining the gold standard have a negative impact on American farmers in the late 19th century?
Restricted the size of money supply, which kept crop prices from rising.
It slowed economic growth, which reduced manufacturers' demands for cotton.
It made purchasing government-owned land increasingly expensive.
It decreased the amount of money that banks could loan to farmers.
15
Which African-American inventor received numerous patents for improvements on the functioning of steam engines?
Jan E. Matzeliger
Elijah McCoy
Granville Woods
Booker T. Washington
16
Which of the following factors contributed to the Homestead Strike (1892)?
federal takeover of American steel plants
cut in wages for steelworkers
federal shutdown of the national steelworkers union
increase in prices for steel
17
The populist movement arose in the late 19th century in response to problems faced by which of these groups?
industrial workers
urban dwellers
women
farmers
18
In the late 1860s, Tammany Hall was associated with which of the following?
nativist sentiment
Women's Suffrage
political corruption
labor relations
19
Which of the following was a result of industrialization in the United States?
African Americans experienced less discrimination in the South.
Large numbers of immigrants moved west to start farms.
Large numbers of Asian immigrants returned to their native countries.
The gap between rich and poor members of society became larger.
20
What method of assimilation did settlers use to target Native American youths?
work camps
churches
reservations
Indian schools
21
Why a follower of laissez-faire capitalism would argue that the economy grows when government avoids regulations?
In a planned economy, lack of regulations increases wages and profits.
In a capitalist system, government limits businesses.
In a mixed economy, wages rise faster than profits.
In a free market economy, prices and wages result from natural forces.
22
With which statement would a nativist during the late 1800s agree?
Immigrants should be welcomed into the country
Immigrants work cheaply, which steals jobs from U.S citizens & lowers wages
Immigrants should not be allowed to keep their culture & should assimilate
Immigrants are more enthusiastic than U.S. workers
23
Eugene V. Debs was a prominent labor organizer who favored which of these?
repeal of federal antitrust regulations
revolting against the federal government
ownership of industry by workers
keeping unskilled workers out of unions
24
Immigrants from this countty would have faced the greatest restrictions during the late 19th cent. & early 20th cent.
Ireland
China
Mexico
Russia
25
Which of the following is an example of a trust?
a group of railroad companies run by one management
a transport company that agreed on rates with its competitors
a steel company that takes over its competitors
an oil company which buys out its suppliers
26
What was an important political goal of late 19th century labor leaders?
persuading Congress to control wages, prices, and production levels
winning the legal right to bargain collectively and go on strike
forming a political party to compete with Republicans and Democrats
gaining public support for government ownership of major industries
27
Which phrase completes the diagram?
problems fixed by civil service reform
practices associated with political machines
discrimination faced by immigrants
criticisms made about trustbusters
28
The inventions of Orville and Wilbur Wright contributed to developments in which industry?
oil
communication
mining
transportation
29
Which group strongly supported yellow-dog contracts?
Union leaders
Child workers
Business owners
day laborers
30
Which of the following did labor organizers believe was needed, in order for industrial workers to gain wage increases?
minimum wage laws
government price controls
mandatory union participation
the right to bargain collectively
31
Which ideology created fear among business leaders in the U.S. during the late 19th century & early 20th century?
nativism
capitalism
socialism
progressivism
32
Madame C.J. Walker was an entrepreneur who became successful by improving and selling which of the following?
sewing machines
beauty products
electric appliances
vacuum cleaners
33
Someone who accepted the beliefs of Social Darwinism would have also agreed with which of these statements?
The government should be responsive to public opinion.
The government must provide basic services to the poor.
The government should not get involved in regulating businesses.
The government must promote competition and innovation.
34
Which inventor was responsible for developing the device shown in this drawing?
George Westinghouse
Thomas Edison
Alexander Graham Bell
Henry Ford
35
Which economic policy was used to help American industry during the Second Industrial Revolution?
socialism
populism
collective bargaining
laissez-faire capitalism
36
Which battle represents the Native American's final attempt to resist the armed forces?
Battle of Little Bighorn
Custer's Last Stand
Sand Creek Massacre
Battle of Wounded Knee
37
Which two groups favored passage of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act?
farmers and miners
banks and currency speculators
workers and union organizers
merchants and railroad companies
38
Which explains why the National Women's Party was successful in their suffrage movement?
Recruited women to support the Republican Party, which helped the movement
It marked the first time women had worked together to gain the vote.
It had the benefit of strong leaders, which had not been the case prior
It used aggressive protest tactics on a countrywide level
39
What was the goal of the Dawes Act?
provide Native Americans with protected land in reservations
provide funding for "Indian schools"
force Native Americans out of Georgia into western lands
assimilate Native Americans into the dominant culture
40
Which statement describes Lewis Howard Latimer's contribution to technology?
He invented a new method for harvesting cotton.
He created a more efficient steam engine.
He designed the first mechanical sewing machine.
He helped improve the production of light bulbs.
41
Which statement expresses Theodore Roosevelt's attitude toward the muckrakers?
Muckrakers do not contribute to the well-being of all Americans.
The work of muckrakers is vital to the continued well-being of Americans.
Muckrakers serve no other purpose than to sensationalize minor problems.
The work of muckrakers should be censored b/c it will harm big business.
42
Which of the following is a factor that contributed to the formation of the Farmers' Alliance?
lack of land
low crop prices
government regulations
restrictive tariffs
43
Which change led to a transition from the First to the Second Industrial Revolution in the United States?
increased European immigration
invention of the mechanized reaper
improvements in transportation
construction of interstate highways
44
How did the government aid the expansion of the railroad industry during the mid- and late 19th century?
by using price controls to ensure profits
by preventing unionization of railroad workers
by raising tariff rates to prevent foreign competition
by providing land grants for building tracks
45
What was one important effect of the development of the telegraph?
It allowed people to talk over great distances.
It increased competition for Bell's telephone company.
It increased the speed that news traveled across the United States.
It made long-distance mail delivery more efficient.
46
How did monopolies contribute to the economic challenges farmers faced in the United States in the late 19th century?
Farmers' options for buying seed, livestock, & farm equipment were limited
Small farmers were forced to sell their farms when they could not compete
Farmers were dependent on industries where prices were set by companies
Monopolies were exempt from legislation intended to regulate businesses
47
How did Upton Sinclair's The Jungle affect Progressive reform?
It led to the creation of farm cooperatives by agricultural workers.
It led to workplace reform to remedy the hazardous & fatal conditions.
It revealed the harsh conditions of child labor
Exposed political corruption, imposed strict regulations on gov't leaders.