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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which group of people most likely inspired the creation of this 1893 cartoon?Union LeadersPhilanthropistsNativistsPolitical Bosses - 2. 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.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat gave 160 acres to people willing to settle the plains?Dawes ActNational GrangeFarmers' AlliancesHomestead Act
- 4. Multiple ChoiceAssimilation can be defined aswhen one becomes more like the dominant culture.when a person refuses to learn the dominant culturewhen a culture is practice all over the worldwhen a culture is similar to another culture
- 5. Multiple ChoiceRailroads, windmills, steel plows, and barbed wire are all examples of -items used to settle the Appalachian Mountains during the Gold Rush.native american technology.inventions and adaptations used to settle the Great Plains.innovations of WWI.
- 6. Multiple Choice19th century Chinese immigrants are known for what?Work in building the Transcontinental RailroadWork in New York factoriesContributions to the steel industryContributions to John D. Rockefeller
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich factor contributed most directly to the settlement and development of the Great Plains after the Civil War?hospitality of the Native American tribes inhabiting the regionconstruction of railroads west of the Mississippi Riverfreeing of slaves in the southern statesinflux of immigrants from eastern and southern Europe
- 8. Multiple ChoiceIn the late nineteenth century, the "bosses" of urban political machines often-accepted bribes in return for favorsdenied voting rights to the poorwasted money on military spendingdescrimated againts migrant workers
- 9. 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
- 10. Multiple Choice
Political Machines took advantage of what major groups?
The Immigrants and the Poor
The Immigrants and Big Businesses
The Poor and the Chinese
The Chinese and the Big Businesses
- 11. Multiple Choice
Civil Service Reform was a response to what?
Political Machines and the Spoils System
Chinese Immigrants
Indians (Native Americans)
The need to regulate State Governments
- 12. Multiple Choice
Changing their names, cutting their hair, forcing them to adopt Christianity, requiring them to learn English, etc. These are all examples of what pushed on many Immigrants, but especially the Indians (Native Americans)?
Assimilation
Nativism
Protectionism
Temperance
- 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
Though jobs were plentiful, they didn't pay well. This caused what change in women and children's lives in the nineteenth century?
Women and children had to become wage earners
Women and children became business owners
Women and children became more educated
Women and children became leaders of organized labor
- 15. Multiple Choice
The Homestead Act caused a shift in population to move from where to where?
East Coast to West Coast
West Coast to East Coast
- 16. Multiple Choice
What group was motivated the most by "The American Dream" during the Gilded Age?
Immigrants
The Poor
Indians (Native Americans)
Former Slaves
- 17. Multiple Choice
Overcrowding and pollution were caused primarily by what?
Urbanization
Industrialization
Nativism
Assimilation
- 18. Multiple Choice
Declining wages and a rise unemployment on the west coast led to what piece of legislation?
Chinese Exclusion Act
Dawes Act
Homestead Act
Pendleton Act of 1883
- 19. Multiple Choice
How did Political Machines use Infrastructure to gain power and manipulate Immigrants?
Got them to work on those projects in exchange for votes
Got them to work on those projects in exchange for money
Kept them from getting those jobs
- 20. Multiple Choice
The Gilded Age saw the greatest shift in population from which area to which area?
Rural areas to Urban areas
Urban areas to Rural areas
- 21. Multiple Choice
Who is most associated with political machines in New York City?
"Boss" Tweed
John Rockefeller
Jane Adams
Andrew Carnegie
- 22. Multiple Choice
What was the main source of power in big city governments during the Gilded Age?
Political Machines
Industrial Capitalists
Robber Barons
Labor Leaders
- 23. Multiple ChoiceDuring the late 19th century, most immigrants to the US found work as-Educated professionalsskilled workersFactory/sweatshop workersScientists
- 24. Multiple ChoiceIn the late 1800's, which was NOT a reason Congress passed restrictions on Chinese immigrants?Chinese immigrants took jobsNativist & racial hateChinese immigrants were moving eastChinese workers took lower pay
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhich island did European immigrants register to live in the U.S?GalvestonLongEllisAngel
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhich group believed in survival of the fittest and people were naturally selected to succeed?social darwinistpolitical bossesnativistpolitical machines
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWho was the leader of Tammany Hall (New York Poltical Machine)?Andrew CarnegieHenry FordJohn D. RockefellerWilliam Tweed
- 28. Multiple Choice
An increase in political corruption, big business, immigration, and urbanization took place during the-
Progressive Era
Gilded Age
Roaring 20's
Great Depression
- 29. Multiple Choice
Americans who were anti-immigration due to the fear of losing jobs to immigrants were called-
Bootlegger
Monopolies
Communists
Nativists
- 30. Multiple Choice
New __________________ like the light bulb made manufacturing processes more efficient.
Innovations
Manufactoring
Ideas
Infrastructure
- 31. Multiple Choice
This type of economic system during the Gilded Age allowed for the growth of big business and monopolies-
Monopolies
Nativism
Laissez-faire (hands off)
New Deal
- 32. Multiple Choice
During the Gilded Age there was an increase in ____________________ and ___________________ as people moved to U.S. cities looking for economic opportunities.
Work and Infrastructure
Corruption and Laissez-Faire
Urbanization and Immigration
Monopolies and Political Bosses
- 33. Multiple Choice
During the Gilded Age, the expansion of ___________________ led to corruption in government, but also improvements in basic services and urban infrastructure.
Infrastructure
Nativists
Monopolies
Political Machines
- 34. Multiple Choice
Andrew Carnegie was an entrepreneur and a _____________ because he donated money to libraries and universities.
Person
Philanthropist
Nativist
Political Boss
- 35. Multiple Choice
This law was made to reduce competition for jobs on the West Coast because it prohibited immigration from China-
Pendleton Act
Homestead Act
Mexican Repatriation Act
Chinese Exclusion Act
- 36. Multiple ChoiceA movement concerned with helping the poor -- according to biblical principlesSocial GospelGospel of WealthSocial Darwinism
- 37. Multiple Choice"Survival of the fittest" applied to business competitionSocial GospelGospel of WealthSocial Darwinism
- 38. Multiple ChoiceNativists oppose...Business regulationImmigrationCapitalismDemocracy
- 39. Multiple ChoiceDonating lots of money to humanitarian causesPhilanthropyEgalitarianismAssimilationSocialism
- 40. Multiple ChoiceAn organization that did favors (using public $) / won votes for their partyLabor unionPolitical machineCaucus
- 41. Multiple ChoiceAn organization of workers who promote their interests collectively (as a group)Labor unionPolitical machineCaucus
- 42. Multiple ChoiceThe __________ process was a less expensive way to make steel.EdisonFoundryBessemerFactory
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWhat did the 13th Amendment do?made slavery illegalmade former slaves citizens and gave them rightsgave black men the right to votegave former slaves land to begin farms
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWhat did the 14th Amendment do?made slavery illegalmade former slaves citizens and gave them rightsgave black men the right to votegave former slaves land to begin farms
- 45. Multiple ChoiceWhat did the 15th Amendment do?made slavery illegalmade former slaves citizens and gave them rightsgave black men the right to votegave former slaves land to begin farms
- 46. Multiple ChoiceWhat was segregation?equal treatment for all peoplethe forced separation of racesa farmer shares part of his crop to pay for landthe period of time after the Civil War
- 47. Multiple ChoiceHow was President Lincoln killed?heart failurebit by a snakefalling off a horseshot by John Wilkes Booth
- 48. Multiple Choice
They were given food, clothing, and medicine on credit
They had to share a portion of their harvest with the landowner
They were provided land, a home, and fertilizer by the landowner
slaves
carpetbaggers
scalawags
sharecroppers
- 49. Multiple Choice
The intent of the KKK was to
help former slaves vote in elections
prevent former slaves from voting in elections
help former soldiers adjust to life at home
prevent women from voting
- 50. Multiple Choice
In what year did Reconstruction end? With the election of which president?
1877, Rutherford B. Hayes
1889, U.S. Grant
1866, Andrew Johnson
1890, Robert E. Lee
- 51. Multiple Choice
Who became president after Lincoln's assassination?
U.S. Grant
Andrew Johnson
Andrew Jackson
Robert E. Lee
- 52. Multiple Choice
Which of the quotes would have been said by a Radical Republican in response to the black codes?
"This finally brings the war to a close by establishing a plan for the equal treatment of the former slaves."
"This goes against everything that the war was fought for and undermines the actions of the federal government."
"This allows for the newly freed African Americans to have an economic opportunity to get off of the plantations."
"This creates the ability for the freedmen to be incorporated into society as the equal of the white man."
- 53. Multiple Choice
Who was the first President to be Impeached?
Bill Clinton
Donald Trump
Richard Nixon
Andrew Johnson
- 54. Multiple Choice
People move to new countries specially for .......
hoping for more chances to find work.
getting a worse life.
separating family members.
traveling in a ship.
- 55. Multiple ChoiceWhich is the best description of Reconstruction?rebuilding the US after a big earthquakea period of rebuilding in the US after the Revolutionary Wara period of rebuilding in the US after the Civil Warunfair treatment of African Americans after the Civil War
- 56. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these amendments gives citizens the right to vote regardless of race, color or previous condition of servitude?13th Amendment14th Amendment15th Amendment18th Amendment
- 57. Multiple ChoiceSouthern states created the Black Codes to do what?limit African Americans rightsexpand Confederate rightsgive women voting rightsjail Carpetbaggers
- 58. Multiple ChoiceWho could hold public office in the south during Reconstruction?African AmericansConfederate LeadersSouthern WomenAmerican Indians
- 59. Multiple ChoiceWhich laws allowed Union Soldiers to supervise the south during Reconstruction?Jim Crow Lawsthe Voting Rights Actthe Amnesty Actthe Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the Military Reconstruction Act
- 60. Multiple ChoiceThe Ku Klux Klan was a group that believed...in white supremacyin equality for allin black supremacyin southern supremacy
- 61. Multiple ChoiceCarpetbaggers were...Newly freed slavesSouthern RepublicansConfederate SoldiersNortherners who took advantage of southern economic hardships
- 62. Multiple ChoiceWhat's the best title for this list?Black CodesReconstruction Laws & PoliciesCivil War CodesJim Crow Laws
- 63. Multiple ChoiceAbraham Lincoln believed...African Americans needed Constitutional Amendments to guarantee voting rightsin the southern causesouthern states should have to prove their loyalty after the warpreservation of the Union was more important than punishing the south
- 64. Multiple ChoiceThe Presidential Election of 1876 resulted in...military supervision of the souththe restoration of voting rights for white southernersthe end of Reconstruction in the southequal rights for African Americans
- 65. Multiple ChoiceScalawags were...Northerners who took advantage of southern economic hardshipsSouthern Republicansformer Confederate LeadersAfrican Americans
- 66. Multiple ChoiceJim Crow Laws passed after Reconstruction took away African American Voting Rights using...Voter Registration LawsPolitical GerrymanderingVoter Identification LawsPoll Taxes and Literacy Tests
- 67. Multiple Choice
What was the purpose of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments
to create equality for all Americans
to ensure equal distribution of power between National and State government.
to limit the power of the federal government
to give all people the right to vote
- 68. Multiple Choice
Lincoln's "10 Percent Plan" dealt with
his idea for instituting an income tax.
how to draft more men into the Union Army.
re-admitting Southern states into the Union.
his quest to reconquer only 10% of the South
- 69. Multiple Choice
The purpose of the Freedman's Bureau was to
provide 40 acres and a mule for each slave.
gain the vote for millions of former slaves.
provide work, education, and relief for former slaves.
get radical Republicans in positions of power in the South.
- 70. Multiple Choice
Presidential Reconstruction following the American Civil War can BEST be described as
a plan to fix the damage to the White House caused by the Civil War.
a desire to rebuild the southern states quickly to help control the economy.
a desire to rebuild the country quickly and without ill feelings following the war.
a desire to punish those southerners responsible for causing and/or prolonging the war.
- 71. Multiple Choice
Which statement describes the attitude of the "Radical Republicans" following the Civil War?
"Southern states should pass the 'Black Codes.' "
"The Southern states have been conquered and should be punished for their actions."
"Former Confederate leaders should be forgiven for their actions during the Civil War."
"The country should follow President Lincoln's plans to reunite the country as quickly as possible."
- 72. Multiple Choice
Which is the BEST description of the southern economy during Reconstruction?
The southern economy was stabilized because of trade relationships with Great Britain and France.
The southern economy was still based on agriculture and cotton, but now depended on sharecropping rather than slave labor
The southern economy was transformed from being based on agriculture to being completely dependent on industry and manufacturing.
The southern economy was completely restored by 1866 and was actually more productive and profitable than the pre- Civil War economy.
- 73. Multiple ChoiceWhat were Jim Crow Laws?equal treatment for all peoplelaws that made segregation legala farmer shares part of his crop to pay for landthe period of time after the Civil War
- 74. Multiple ChoiceSystem of farming where farmers gave part of their crop to pay for the land they rentedFamily-FarmingSharecroppingGroupcroppingSplit-Farming
- 75. Multiple ChoiceWhy did sharecroppers remain poor?The South flooded during ReconstrucionThey owed money to the landowners, never getting out of debtThe sun never shone on cropsAnimals ate all the crops
- 76. Multiple Choice
This Reconstruction plan was meant to punish the south for the war.
Presidential Reconstruction
Johnson's Reconstruction Plan
Military Reconstruction Plan
Radical Republican Reconstruction
- 77. Multiple Choice
This plan for reconstruction had few steps and was meant to be an easy way for the south to rejoin the Union. It included the 10% plan.
Radical Reconstruction
Military Reconstruction
Congressional Reconstruction
Presidential Reconstruction
- 78. Multiple Choice
Lincoln's Reconstruction needed southern states to have at least ________ % of the voting population take a loyalty oath.
10
30
50
99
- 79. Multiple Choice
___________________ wanted African Americans to have full citizenship.
Andrew Johnson
Abraham Lincoln
Radical Republicans
Union Army
- 80. Multiple Choice
President Johnson was impeached for _________________.
lying to the country
violating the Tenure of Office Act
holding elections in an off year
- 81. Multiple Choice
Special Field Order 15 gave _____________ to families of freedmen.
labor contracts
40 acres of tillable land
voting rights
citizenship
- 82. Multiple ChoiceHayes agreed to remove federal troops from the South in order to win the Presidency in the Election of 1876. This--started Reconstructiongot him impeachedmade Southern Democrats angryended Reconstruction
- 83. Multiple Choice
Who was the first African-American U.S. Senator?
Frederick Douglass
Philip Bazaar
William Carney
Hiram Rhodes Revels
- 84. Multiple Choice
The Homestead Act attempted to promote development of western lands by
creating a system of dams for crop migration
removing all restrictions on immigration
placing Native Americans on reservations
providing free land to settlers
- 85. Multiple ChoiceHow was the President’s Reconstruction Plan different from Congress’ Plan?The President's plan tried to make it easier for the South to rejoin the UnionCongress' plan tried to make it easier for the South to rejoin the UnionPresident's plan did not want the south to rejoin the UnionCongress' plan wanted all Southerners to be sent to Mexico
- 86. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these was NOT used to try to stop African Americans from voting?A reading testthe "Grandfather Clause"The Ku Klux KlanThe Freedmen's Bureau
- 87. Multiple ChoiceSharecropping often kept African American farmers poor becauseThe farmers owed more money than they made each yearthe landowners would not sell them landonly those who voted could own landMost African Americans did not want to work anymore
- 88. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Congress do to enforce their plan for Reconstruction?Started the KKKSent soldiers to the SouthMoved all African Americans to the WestRestart the Civil War
- 89. Multiple ChoiceWho benefited the most from Jane Addams?Battered women.Poor Immigrants.Business Owners.Homeless toddlers.
- 90. Multiple ChoiceWhat was Jane Addams' establishment called?The Escape.Convalescent Home.Hull House.The Mansion.
- 91. Multiple Choice
Which plan for Reconstruction required a majority of Southerners to give oath of loyalty?
Lincoln's 10% Plan
Wade Davis Bill
Johnson's 10%+ Plan
Reconstruction Act 1867
- 92. Multiple Choice
An organization of workers dedicated to protecting members' interests and improving wages, hours and working conditions for all.
Labor Union
Workers Rights
Worker Strikes
Collective Bargaining
- 93. Multiple Choice
The negotiation of wages and other conditions of employment by an organized body of employees
Labor Unions
Workers Rights
Worker Strikes
Collective Bargaining
- 94. Multiple Choice
What was the first nationwide industrial union?
the Knights of Labor
the AFL
the Pinkertons
the Anarchists
- 95. Multiple Choice
In July of 1877, what did several railroads announce that triggered the first nationwide labor protest?
employee layoffs
wage cuts
blacklists
sixteen-hour workdays
- 96. Multiple Choice
Which incident was a result of a Chicago labor disturbance on May 4, 1886, in which people were killed by a bomb thrown during a demonstration?
the Great Railroad Strike
the Haymarket Square Riot
the Homestead Strike
the Pullman Strike
- 97. Multiple Choice
What incident occurred in 1886 that badly hurt the reputation of the Knights of Labor?
the formation of the American Federation of Labor
the Pullman Strike
the Haymarket Riot
the Great Railroad Strike
- 98. Multiple Choice_______ is when workers refuse to work in order to force an employer to meet their demands.labor unionspartystrikesweatshop
- 99. Multiple ChoiceThe Homestead Strike was a protestin Colorado demanding safer working conditions.Chicago demanding an eight-hour workday.against the Pullman Palace Car Company’s unsafe working conditionsagainst the Carnegie Steel Company’s plan to cut jobs.
- 100. Multiple ChoiceHow did the public often perceive unions as the result of events like the Haymarket riot and the Homestead strike?The unions were viewed as champions of the common manThe unions were viewed as persecuted victimsThe unions were viewed as promoting violence and anarchyThe unions were viewed as being treated unfairly by the government
- 101. Multiple ChoiceWhat were working conditions like during the Industrial Revolution?SafeComfortableAwesomeDangerous
- 102. Multiple ChoiceWhat did workers want when they went on strike?Higher wagesBetter working conditionsFewer hoursAll of the above
- 103. Multiple ChoiceWhich national union did Samuel Gompers found?NFLCIOAFLNEA
- 104. Multiple ChoiceWhy were strikes not as effective in industries with unskilled workers?Unskilled workers were paid high wages.Unskilled workers could be replaced more easily than skilled workers.Unskilled workers were not allowed to join unions.Many unskilled workers were deported for supporting unions.
- 105. Multiple ChoiceWhat does AFL stand for?American Fun LaborAmerican Finance of LaborAmerican Freedom of LaborAmerican Federation of Labor
- 106. Multiple ChoiceHow did railroads impact the prices of goods & services?Made goods and services more expensive & harder to shipMade goods and services cheaper & easier to shipGave people safer transportationOpened new land for exploring and settlements
- 107. Multiple ChoiceWomen were paid ____ than men for doing the same work.moreless
- 108. Multiple ChoiceWhy did people move to cities during the Industrial Revolution?People were looking for work.People were looking for farms.People wanted to buy a house.People wanted to sell their crops.
- 109. Multiple ChoiceThis picture shows which problem of the factory system?unsafe working conditionsurbanizationunfair wages for womenchild labor
- 110. Multiple ChoiceUsing interchangeable parts for creating goods advanced the growth of industry because it-allowed the continuation of the domestic systempermitted large quantities of goods to be mass produced at lower costmade it possible for unskilled workers to operate machinesbrought an end to the common abuse of factory workers
- 111. Multiple Choice_______________ are pieces made to fit many machines or tools.Interchangeable partsFixed partsLimited partsNew parts
- 112. Multiple Choice_______________ is a machine with sharp blades used to cut grain.The sowerThe reaperThe cotton ginThe sewing machine
- 113. Multiple ChoiceLook at the time line. What would be a good title for it?How the Cotton Gin Is MadeHow the Erie Canal Was BuiltInventions from the Industrial RevolutionInventors of the Industrial Revolution
- 114. Multiple ChoiceBefore the Industrial Revolution all products were created byFactoriesHandSlavesRoyalty
- 115. Multiple ChoiceThis machine allowed factories to be built anywhere, powered by coal.flying shuttlesteam enginespinning jennycotton gin
- 116. Multiple ChoiceHow did the Agricultural Revolution impact farmers?New farming methods required more workers on the farm.New farming methods produced bigger harvests with less farmers.
- 117. Multiple ChoiceWhich 2 natural resources were the backbone of the Industrial Revolution?wood and peatoil and natural gascoal and ironcotton and tobacco
- 118. Multiple ChoiceThe cotton gin and interchangeable parts were inventions of--Eli WhitneyRobert FultonThomas EdisonRobert Morse
- 119. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement is true?Children were not allowed to work in the mines during the Industrial RevolutionWork conditions were closely regulatedThere were no labor laws that prevented children from workingChildren were allowed to work but they were treated fairly.
- 120. Multiple ChoiceHenry Ford found he could produce cars less expensively and more quickly by doing which of the following?using the assembly lineusing designs made in Japanusing plastic instead of steelhiring only immigrants
- 121. Multiple ChoiceWhat were living conditions in the city like during the Industrial Revolution?Very extravagantStrict housing regulationsSpacious and luxuriousCrowded and unsanitary
- 122. Multiple Choice
"Coal is a rock that is combustible, meaning that it burns easily when set on fire." What is an effect of coal during the Industrial Revolution - pick the best option.
Coal fueled engines, factories, and trains
Coal is found in the ground
Coal is a natural resource
Great Britain's location made it ideal for trading
- 123. Multiple Choice
Due to inventions like the seed drill, which made planting crops easier and faster, farmers migrated to the cities. What was an effect of inventions like the seed drill?
Farmers lost their jobs and moved into industrial jobs
The machines turned into robots and took over land in Great Britain
The farmers needed more work and hired more people to work the land.
The farmers moved to the United States to farm.
- 124. Multiple ChoiceWhich phrase most accurately describes the concept of nativism?"Go West, young man.""American- First in War and Peace""Help Wanted- Irish Need Not Apply""The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."
- 125. Multiple ChoiceWhat push or pull factors related to immigration does this political cartoon show?Immigrants were pulled to the U.S because of political and social equality.Immigrants were pushed out of their home countries because of war and discrimination.Immigrants were pushed out of their home countries because of starvation and poverty.Immigrants were pulled to the U.S. because of the promise of religious freedom.
- 126. Multiple ChoiceWhy was the Bessemer Process so important to the development of our country?It made it cheaper to travel back and forth across the U.SIt made it easier to convert iron into steel; steel was needed for skyscrapers and railroad tracks.It made the assembly line a faster and better way of producing cars.It made it possible to purchase one part of a cow or pig instead of the entire thing.
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