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- 1. Multiple Choice
Urbanization, in America during the 1800s, refers to
the construction of high rise buildings in American cities during the 1800s
the increased numbers of immigrants working in agricultural jobs during the 1800s
the movement of large numbers of Americans, usually immigrants, to American cities
All of these are correct
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following people would likely oppose large numbers of immigrants moving to America?
a nativist
a populist
a factory worker
a city boss
- 3. Multiple Choice
Many Gilded Age Americans supported banning Chinese immigration into America, because they
were worried about the increase in Irish immigrants from Europe
wanted to reward the Chinese laborers who worked on the Transcontinental Railroad
believed many negative and racist stereotypes about Chinese immigrants and culture
opposed the immigration of millions of Chinese communists into American cities
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements regarding city tenement housing during the Gilded Age is NOT true?
tenements were often dark, because few residents had electricity in their homes
tenements had high rates of disease, due to the crowded, unsanitary living conditions
because families lived together, crime and unemployment rates were very low in the tenements
because of the sad living conditions in the tenements, they were often known as “slums”
- 5. Multiple Choice
Jacob Riis was known for
working to reform the American public education system
inventing the underground sewer system used in New York City
pushing to stop illegal immigration into the United States during the Gilded Age
using photography and picture shows to highlight the poverty in New York City tenements
- 6. Multiple Choice
A historical era is marked by a focus on--
significant turning points throughout a century of time.
religious and cultural changes that take place during a decade.
major social, political, and economic events within a period of time.
the political upheaval and revolutionary events of a given time period.
- 7. Multiple Choice
How did industrialization in the United States change the lives of women and children in the nineteenth century?
Women and children gained higher social status as business owners.
Women and children were more educated in order to compete for jobs.
Women and children increasingly became wage earners in their families.
Women and children rose as leaders in the movement to organize labor.
- 8. Multiple Choice
During the Gilded Age, increased immigration from southern and eastern Europe resulted in--
growing nativist sentiments.
increasing religious tolerance.
declining economic conditions.
changing attitudes about women's roles.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Some critics during the Gilded Age argued that big business leaders unfairly reduced competition in the market by--
forming trusts and creating monopolies.
paying low wages and hiring unskilled workers.
investing in machines and fighting labor leaders.
lobbying political bosses and donating to political campaigns.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Many labor strikes of the late nineteenth century were generally unsuccessful because--
often violence was used by both sides.
very few workers participated in them.
many were led by ineffective speakers.
most were settled by collective bargaining.
- 11. Multiple Choice
What does "Gilded" mean when we talk about the Gilded Age?
Nice on the outside, ugly on the inside
Ugly on the outside, nice on the inside
- 12. Multiple Choice
The title given to people like Carnegie who invested their money to start businesses, such as his steel monopoly.
Entrepreneurs
Nativists
Philanthropists
Populists
- 13. Multiple Choice
Americans who grew angry and resentful at the increased Immigrant migration into the country, especially those from Southern and Eastern Europe
Nativists
Populists
Philanthropists
Social Workers
- 14. Multiple Choice
What group was motivated the most by "The American Dream" during the Gilded Age?
Immigrants
The Poor
Indians (Native Americans)
Former Slaves
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich group had a racial hatred of immigrants, since they took jobs from Americans for lower wages.NativistsPolitical bossesMinersLabor leaders
- 16. Multiple ChoiceTRUE OR FALSE: Robber Barons lived in filthy, overcrowded apartments with one toilet per floorTrueFalse
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was not a pull factor for immigrant coming to the US?OpportunityOppressionCultural tiesFreedom
- 18. Multiple ChoiceDuring the late 19th century, most immigrants to the US found work as-Educated professionalsskilled workersFactory/sweatshop workersScientists
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich island did European immigrants register to live in the U.S?GalvestonLongEllisAngel
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich group believed in survival of the fittest and people were naturally selected to succeed?social darwinistpolitical bossesnativistpolitical machines
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was NOT a problem labor unions fought for?shorter hourslower payno child laborsafer working conditions
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which group of people most likely inspired the creation of this 1893 cartoon?Union LeadersPhilanthropistsNativistsPolitical Bosses - 23. Multiple ChoiceThe photo demonstrates one of the problems withovercrowding urban tenements.labor union activism in urban areas.the overproduction of consumer goods.the growth of political machines.
- 24. Multiple Choice
What are the characteristics of the Gilded Age?
Sod homes, railroads, farming
telephone, telegram, light bulb
Islands, States, Pacific Ocean
Industrialist, corrupt government, political power
- 25. Multiple Choice
How did the telegraph and telephone help the economic expansion in America?
Americans can block calls
Speed in communications
Steel industry gained control
Monopolies controlled all telecommunications
- 26. Multiple Choice
Results from rapid industrialization are...
Millions of Americans will immigrate to Europe
Union membership increased/workers want better pay and conditions
Farmers will be forced to work in factories
All industries will cease and desist
- 27. Multiple Choice
Why are monopolies/trusts bad?
They encourage people to vote for political machines.
They are bad for immigrants coming to America
They are a threat to the U.S. because they can control prices.
They force the U.S. to become an ally to neighboring countries
- 28. Multiple Choice
Why do some people hate "new immigrants?"
Competed in the Olympics
Competed in the NFL
Competed in creating the telephone and light bulbs
Competed for jobs as unskilled laborers
- 29. Multiple Choice
What are the reasons for immigration to the U.S.?
All of these reasons listed here
escape religious persecution
freedom/equality
escape political turmoil and war
- 30. Multiple Choice
What do Nativists want?
encourage immigration
restrict immigration/ keep everything homogeneous (keep everything the same)
focus on advancing the telecommunication in America
find new farming techniques for the West
- 31. Multiple Choice
Why did immigrants live in tenements?
Sod homes were too dirty
Immigrants were not allowed to live in mansions
Lack of affordable housing in overcrowded cities
They were nomadic
- 32. Multiple Choice
How did railroads transportation benefit farmers and consumers?
used railroads to fight the Native Americans
railroads killed the buffalo
access to distant markets
railroads were used to clear fields to allow farmers to grow wheat
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