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- 1. Multiple Choice
In the late 19th century US, many of the reform movements were the result of...
the growth of states' rights
continuing decline of immigration
increased taxation
industrialization & the growth of cities
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which quote would most likely be spoken by a nativist?
"America-first in war and peace."
"Go West, young man."
"We will fight for states' rights."
"Help Wanted - Irish need not apply."
- 3. Multiple Choice
According to the cartoon, what happened to the US immigration policies?
changed from openness to restrictive.
encouraged the entrance of radical political groups.
favored highly skilled workers.
stimulated cultural diversity.
- 4. Multiple Choice
MMC: Identify the PULL factors of US immigration:
job opportunities
political persecution
religious freedom
no mandatory military service
famine & war
- 5. Multiple Choice
Why did anti-immigration feelings develop during the Gilded Age?
most immigrants were richer & better educated than native-born citizens.
immigrants were running for political office.
immigrants competed with native-born citizens for jobs
the government's social programs were too expensive.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which factor best explains the growth of the US economy between 1865 & 1910?
laissez-faire
restricted immigration
labor unions
sharecropping
- 7. Multiple Choice
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 is an example of...
naturalism
nativism
laissez-faire
muckraking
- 8. Multiple Choice
Between 1890 & 1915, most immigrants to the US were labeled "new immigrants" because they were...
considered mentally & physically superior to earlier immigrants.
from China, Japan, and other Asian nations.
forced to settle in recently established Midwestern cities.
culturally different from most earlier immigrants.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Identify PUSH factors for US immigration:
religious freedom
religious persecution
political freedom
mandatory military service
disease/famine/war
- 10. Multiple Choice
A political organization that controls election results by awarding jobs and other favors in exchange for votes.
spoils system
political machine
county commisioner
grandfather clause
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the attitude towards immigration in this political cartoon?
positive; it is a holy endeavor to allow religious minorities into the US
positive; allowing immigrants to escape military service is the right thing to do
negative; European immigrants will bring their garbage lifestyles with them to the US
negative; immigrants are infesting the US and destroying our culture
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is the attitude towards immigration in this political cartoon?
positive; it is a holy endeavor to allow religious minorities into the US
positive; allowing immigrants to escape military service is the right thing to do
negative; European immigrants will bring their garbage lifestyles with them to the US
negative; immigrants are infesting the US and destroying our culture
- 13. Multiple Choice
multi-family apartments, usually dark, crowded, and barely meeting minimal living standards
tenure
tenement
skyscraper
graft
- 14. Multiple Choice
What invention was needed to address the changing populations of cities at the turn of the 20th century?
skyscrapers
telephone
subways
steam boat
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which nativist perspective reflects the author's purpose for the political cartoon?
immigrant culture would allow foreign influence in the American government
immigrants will take jobs from American workers
immigrant culture has little to do with American politics
immigrants are not able to practice their religion in the US
- 16. Multiple Choice
coined by Mark Twain to describe the golden exterior of 19th century American society, covering the rotten, corrupt core
Gilded Age
Golden Age
Progressive Era
The Great Migration
- 17. Multiple Choice
Cities attracted people with modern technology & conveniences not found in rural America
True
False
- 18. Multiple Choice
How many immigrants are estimated to have gone through Ellis Island?
8 million
10 million
12 million
19 million
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