What was the Ghost Dance Movement?

A rebellion against the attempt to quiet an Indian ritual

Situations such as the one described in the passage most often existed in the

northwest during age of industrialization

Which statement best describes the early status of unions

unions were still struggling to gain public acceptance

Which was a major obstacle to the formation of labor unions in the US?

general government support of management

In the late 1800s, the outcome of most strikes showed that unions

lacked popular and political support

Define the Great Migration

Movement of Blacks Americans from rural South to industrial North

Urbanization increased after the development of the Bessemer Process because-

Steel could be produced in large quantities cheaper

A basic economic goal of labor unions was to achieve

shorter workday and higher wages

Many business organizations in the US combined into large corporation because

efficiency in production methods could be increased

Why did the U.S. Army massacre the American Indians at Wounded Knee?

The government was afraid of another American Indian uprising

Which two philosophies dominated the thinking of most political and business leaders in the US?

social Darwinism and laissez-faire

During the period from 1875-1900, the greatest challenge to the US govt was dealing with a

shift from an agricultural economy to an industrial economy

In US society in the late 19th century, increase in cultural diversity can be attributed to

different immigration patterns and industrialization

Which of the following was true of the Dawes Act of 1887?

Eliminated most tribal land in favor of individual ownership

A significant change in US during Industrial age was

continued and rapid growth of cities

What was the reason for Congress to pass the Dawes Act?

To "Americanize" the Native Americans

Which is a common criticism that business owners made of unions?

excessive wage demands may lead to price hikes

Which statement about immigration to US is most accurate?

diversity of the immigrants lead to cultural diffusion, organized labor generally favored restricted immigration

Most of the immigrants who came to the US were

peasants and laborers seeking to better their lives

In the process of adjusting to US society, most immigrant groups have experienced

some problems which were unique to their group

A major reason why the US had an open immigration policy during the 19th century was that

there was a great demand for labor in the US

The corporation became a popular form of business organization because

made it possible for businesses to raise more money

Which attitude about immigration is reflected in this poem, which is on the Statue of Liberty?

People from all nations should be welcomed.

Collective bargaining, mediation, and arbitration are best described as

methods to resolve labor-management disputes

Government contributed to the growth of corporations mainly by

allowing them to develop with few restrictions

The migration of African Americans to the North was mainly a result of the

availability of new factory jobs

Railroad (1877), Haymarket, and Pullman Strikes show labor unions of that period were

willing to use force to achieve their goals

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1
What was the Ghost Dance Movement?
A riot caused by three soldiers who fought for the South
A cultural shift out West, where Indian culture was promoted
A series of revolts led by Americans vs. Chinese immigrants
A rebellion against the attempt to quiet an Indian ritual
2
Situations such as the one described in the passage most often existed in the
midwest during the Granger period
west during frontier period
south during reconstruction
northwest during age of industrialization
3
An experience of the majority of immigrants to the US was they were
settled in rural areas for cheap land was available
frequently met with resentment
joined radical political parties to bring about reform
were rapidly assimilated into the predominant lifestyle
4
Which statement best describes the early status of unions
unions were still struggling to gain public acceptance
unions had won the right to strike and bargain collectively
govt and business opposition destroyed labor movement
most labor force was organized into unions
5
Which was a major obstacle to the formation of labor unions in the US?
prohibition of labor organizations by the Constitution
general government support of management
excellent working conditions in the US factories of the time
status of factory workers as equal partners with management
6
In the late 1800s, the outcome of most strikes showed that unions
lacked popular and political support
had government support to improve working conditions
benefited both workers and management in efforts to unionize
successfully used violence to solve labor problems
7
Define the Great Migration
Movement of Blacks Americans from industrial North to rural South
Movement of whites from rural South to industrial North
Movement of Blacks Americans from rural South to industrial North
Largest migrating flock of robins ever spotted in the North
8
Urbanization increased after the development of the Bessemer Process because-
Steel could be produced in large quantities cheaper
New work hour limits were passed by Congress
People were able to communicate over long distances.
Standards of living increased in cities closing tenements
9
A basic economic goal of labor unions was to achieve
equal pay for equal work
govt ownership of industry
increased fringe benefits and medical coverage
shorter workday and higher wages
10
Many business organizations in the US combined into large corporation because
income levels for workers would be improved
economic possibilities outside the US could be explored
govt intervention in economic affairs would decline
efficiency in production methods could be increased
11
‘There are too many foreigners and undesirables coming into the US. Let's pull up the ladder.’ What idea is this?
reverse discrimination
nativism
social mobility
populism
12
Why did the U.S. Army massacre the American Indians at Wounded Knee?
The government was afraid of another American Indian uprising
To move the Amercan Indians to a reservation
They just wanted to kill American Indians
The American Indians fired first at the Army
13
Which two philosophies dominated the thinking of most political and business leaders in the US?
social Darwinism and laissez-faire
communism and anarchism
populism and pragmatism
utopian socialism and the social gospel
14
During the period from 1875-1900, the greatest challenge to the US govt was dealing with a
shift from an agricultural economy to an industrial economy
a rapidly rising national debt
the military threat posed by European alliances
sectional disagreements related to nullification & secession
15
During the late 1800s, which group strongly supported an open immigration policy?
nativists
southern farmers
conservationists
factory owners
16
In US society in the late 19th century, increase in cultural diversity can be attributed to
the rise of nativism and the Ku Klux Klan
an established religion and the use of English
the creation of the reservation system for Native Americans
different immigration patterns and industrialization
17
The Homestead Act of 1862 negatively affected
Mexican Americans
Native Americans
Small farmers
African Americans
18
Which of the following was true of the Dawes Act of 1887?
Eliminated most tribal land in favor of individual ownership
It led directly to the Battle of Wounded Knee
It created American Indian reservations for the first time
Intended to see the contributions of American Indian peoples
19
A significant change in US during Industrial age was
reversal of movement from east to west
continued and rapid growth of cities
back-to-farm movements
mass movement to suburbia
20
What was the reason for Congress to pass the Dawes Act?
Robby wanted to
Because they felt like it
To get Americans to buy more land
To "Americanize" the Native Americans
21
Who won the Battle of Little Bighorn
Black Cowboys
Native Americans
No One
George Custer
22
1880s & 1900s when industrialization, immigration & urbanization all increased is often called
The Gilded Age
The Great Depression
The Critical Period
The Revolutionary Era
23
Which is a common criticism that business owners made of unions?
recessions could be avoided if unions would accept less
excessive wage demands may lead to price hikes
union participation takes time away from workers job
unions fail to protect members from swings in economic cycle
24
Which statement about immigration to US is most accurate?
diversity of the immigrants lead to cultural diffusion
laws were designed to prevent discrimination in immigration
industrial growth lead to decrease demand for immigrant labor
organized labor generally favored restricted immigration
25
One effect of monopolies on the US economy is that they tended to
reduce business competition
give consumers a choice in purchasing goods and services
keep prices low
increase business competition
26
Most of the immigrants who came to the US were
members of religious groups seeking religious communities
middle-class families with investment capital
educated persons prepared to face the problems of travel
peasants and laborers seeking to better their lives
27
In the process of adjusting to US society, most immigrant groups have experienced
extended periods of dependence on government assistance
some problems which were unique to their group
few barriers to equal educational opportunity
rapid assimilation into the upper class
28
how many natives were killed during the wounded knee massacre
3.141592685
300
3507
400
29
What was a major problem caused by urbanization ?
Worse inequalities in urban areas.
Language amongst European immigrants and Americans
Overcrowding and pollution
Racism in urban communities.
30
One result of the shift from single ownership to a corporation was that business was able to
provide workers with higher wages
concentrate on improving the quality of manufactured goods
make more efficient use of natural resources
raise large sums of money
31
A major reason why the US had an open immigration policy during the 19th century was that
the natural population growth of the US was small
most US legislators were foreign-born
there was a great demand for labor in the US
Economic conditions in Eur. kept immigration to the US low
32
The corporation became a popular form of business organization because
enabled corporate executives to supervise daily business
appealed to farmers anxious to increase production
made it possible for businesses to raise more money
encouraged industrial workers to form business cooperatives
33
What is the Homestead act of 1862
Take people away from their house to build a fort
Encourage Southern Migration
encourage Western Migration
Volunteer to make houses for the poor
34
Which attitude about immigration is reflected in this poem, which is on the Statue of Liberty?
People from all nations should be welcomed.
The influx of unskilled people should be restricted.
Quotas should be adopted to limit certain ethnic groups.
Educated professionals should be given preference
35
Collective bargaining, mediation, and arbitration are best described as
means the govt uses to enforce safety standards in factories
methods to resolve labor-management disputes
efforts by lobbyists to pass consumer-protection laws
weapons used mainly by employers in labor disputes
36
A major purpose of monopolies, trusts, and holding companies in US business practice was to
promote social policies
share management skills
reduce competition
lower corporate income taxes
37
Government contributed to the growth of corporations mainly by
giving them direct aid when they went bankrupt
allowing them to develop with few restrictions
buying large amounts of corporate stocks
providing low-cost housing for their workers
38
The migration of African Americans to the North was mainly a result of the
success of military desegregation
efforts of the civil rights movement
impact of affirmative action programs
availability of new factory jobs
39
What caused the Battle of Little Bighorn?
All of the above
The soldiers found gold in the Black Hills.
The Native Americans refused to go to their reservation.
The settlers often raided Native American land.
40
Railroad (1877), Haymarket, and Pullman Strikes show labor unions of that period were
willing to use force to achieve their goals
firmly committed to laissez-faire capitalism
unable to organize large groups of workers
supported by the Fed. govt. during disputes with big bus.
41
In the US, which development was a result of the other three?
formations of labor unions
unsanitary working conditions in factories
unequal distribution of profits between mgnt and workers
12-hour work day

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