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- 1. Multiple Choice
The formation of business monopolies in the late 1800's was made possible by the
effects of laissez-faire policies
passage of federal antitrust laws
elimination of the free-enterprise system
adoption of socialist economic practices
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which paring matches a 19th-century business leader with the industry he developed?
Cornelius Vanderbilt - textiles
Andrew Carnegie - meatpacking
J.P Morgan - sugar
John D. Rockefeller - oil
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which demographic change resulted from the economic developments of the late 1800s?
an increase in African American migration from the North to the South
an increase in the number of people living in urban areas
a decrease in the number of immigrants coming to the United States
a decrease in the number of factory workers in the Northeast
- 4. Multiple Choice
One way in which Ida Tarbell, Upton Sinclair, and Jacob Riis were similar is that each sought to
end racial discrimination
control illegal immigration
limit government regulations
expose economic and social abuses
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which conclusion is most clearly supported by this photograph?
Textile manufacturing was not important to the national economy.
State and federal governments did not adequately regulate child labor.
American factories were less productive than factories in other countries.
Strict federal safety standards were enforced in factories across the nation.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Between 1865 and 1900, how did the growth of industry affect American society?
Trade with other nations declined.
Business leaders called for lower tariffs.
The urban population increased.
Corporations supported the growth of laborunions.
- 7. Multiple Choice
In Plessy vs. Ferguson, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of
the Three-fifths Compromise
Jim Crow laws
affirmative action programs
racial integration
- 8. Multiple Choice
This 1917 poster indicates that one important educational goal for new immigrants during this time period was
teaching them to read and write in their native language
promoting religious tolerance
ensuring the preservation of their nativecultures
promoting the English language as a method of assimilation
- 9. Multiple Choice
In the late 1800s, major industrialists formed trusts as a way to
secure government loans
negotiate more effectively with labor unions
influence lawmakers to lower taxes
limit competition
- 10. Multiple Choice
During the late 19th century, labor union members generally believed that immigrants would
help workers achieve higher wages
provide necessary skills for the labor force
create a threat to their job security
refuse to become United States citizens
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which action by the federal government would Progressive reformers be most likely to support?
regulating business practices to protect consumers and workers
ending federal regulation of the banking system
passing high tariffs to protect domestic industries from foreign competition
authorizing tax breaks for large corporations
- 12. Multiple Choice
During the late 1800s, political machines controlled the governments of many cities by
denying voting rights to immigrants
attracting dissatisfied voters from the twomajor political parties
using corrupt practices and patronage
favoring civil service reform
- 13. Multiple Choice
The federal government follows the economic principle of laissez-faire when it
places restrictions on land usage
takes no action on corporate mergers
controls methods of production
determines the price of goods
- 14. Multiple Choice
These headlines reflect the actions of Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller as
muckrakers
socialists
philanthropists
conservationists
- 15. Multiple Choice
The Progressive Era presidents were considered trustbusters because they
used government power to promote business competition
supported the elimination of trade barriers
encouraged more voter participation ingovernment
canceled treaties with other nations
- 16. Multiple Choice
The United States government’s use of laissez- faire principles during the late 19th century resulted in the
commitment of aid to small American businesses
decline in the number of factory jobs
opposition of American businesses toprotective tariffs
growth of trusts and monopolies
- 17. Multiple Choice
What was one result of the Supreme Court’s decision in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)?
Public schools were integrated nationwide.
The “separate but equal” doctrine was established.
Civil rights for African Americans werestrengthened.
Northern states were forced to segregatepublic facilities.
- 18. Multiple Choice
What would Speaker B most likely want the federal government to do?
Regulate child labor.
Adopt a progressive income tax.
Strengthen the immigration laws.
Support the concept of Social Darwinism.
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which two speakers represent the beliefs of many reformers during the Progressive Era?
A and B
A and C
B and C
B and D
- 20. Multiple Choice
One way in which Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller are similar is that they both
served in the United States Congress
treated their workers with respect
gave large sums of money to charitable causes
made fortunes in the automobile industry
- 21. Multiple Choice
During the late 1800s, the use of child labor in United States factories was most opposed by
parents
nativists
labor unions
factory owners
- 22. Multiple Choice
What was one result of the Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)?
Public schools were integrated nationwide.
Civil rights for African Americans were strengthened.
Northern states were forced to segregate public facilities.
The “separate but equal” doctrine was established.
- 23. Multiple Choice
A common goal of Lincoln Steffens, Frank Norris, and Ida Tarbell was to
encourage government officials to decrease the regulation of business
publicize the achievements of the captains of industry
create a demand for new political parties to replace the two major parties
increase public awareness of social, political, and economic problems
- 24. Multiple Choice
During the Progressive Era, direct primary elections were adopted to
raise additional campaign funds for candidates
increase the power of voters in the political process
strengthen the role of political machines
expand the power of the federal government
- 25. Multiple Choice
Progressivism was an early 20th-century movement that promoted
limited war to spread social justice to other countries
increased immigration to diversify the nation’s population
colonialism to increase United States power throughout the world
government actions to correct political, economic, and social problems
- 26. Multiple Choice
What was a goal of Progressive Era reforms such as recall, referendum, and the direct primary?
supporting third-party candidates
increasing citizens’ control of their government
establishing term limits for congressmen
reducing campaign spending
- 27. Multiple Choice
REVIEW: The United States purchase of the Louisiana Territory in 1803 was geographically important because it
assured sole ownership of the Great Lakes
ended Spanish control of the Southwest
provided full access to the Mississippi River
allowed completion of the first railroad in California
- 28. Multiple Choice
REIVEW: Which situation was a direct result of the Civil War?
emergence of the United States as a world power
rapid growth of industry in the North
elimination of all Jim Crow laws
end of the sharecropping system
- 29. Multiple Choice
REVIEW: What was one result of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dred Scott v. Sanford (1857)?
Sectional tension increased.
The slave trade was abolished.
Northern states were more willing to compromise.
Southern states immediately seceded fromthe Union.
- 30. Multiple Choice
REIVEW: Which statement is a fact rather than an opinion?
The power of judicial review was established by a Supreme Court decision.
Supreme Court Justices should have a mandatory retirement age.
The Supreme Court achieved its greatest accomplishments under the leadership of Chief Justice John Marshall.
The Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade is its most controversial decision.
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