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- 1. Multiple Choice
Who would most likely support William Jennings Bryan in the election of 1896?
a government official in Georgia
a farmer in Kansas who supported bimetalism
a merchant in New York
an industrial worker in Pennsylvania
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which best explains the popularity of bimetallism for Midwest farmers?
They believed it would lead to an inflation of the United States currency.
They believed it would increase the value of the United States dollar.
They hoped it would increase the silver mining business in Colorado.
They felt it would prevent President Cleveland's re-election.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which statement completes this chart?
Muckrakers published exposés that brought attention to the plight of farmers.
The federal government switched to the silver standard to help farmers.
The Grange Movement advocated that the government raise tariffs to help farmers.
The Populist Party was formed to address the issues that affected farmers.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Based on these commandments, the Grange was formed in response to what trend?
the shift towards industry and away from agriculture
the population movement from East to West
the rising prices for food and crops
the emphasis on overseas expansion
- 5. Multiple Choice
What conclusion can be drawn from this cartoon?
Labor unions are unlikely to win against big businesses.
Labor unions are often corrupt and arrogant.
Large corporations are not prepared to fight against labor unions.
Large corporations use tools like the strike to destroy labor unions.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What kind of fears are reflected in the political cartoon?
communist fears of the free market
fears of international terrorism
fears of presidential scandals
nativist fears of immigrants
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which individual would support this slogan?
a labor union member
a factory owner
a city official
an industrialist
- 8. Multiple Choice
What ultimate goal did the Populists want to achieve with these demands?
to raise crop prices by increasing the amount of money in circulation
to lower shipping costs by decreasing the tax burden on the railroads
to stop farm foreclosures by having the government take over banks
to reduce farmers' debt by requiring the use of the gold standard
- 9. Multiple Choice
Who would most likely support William Jennings Bryan in the election of 1896?
a government official in Georgia
a farmer in Kansas who supported bimetalism
a merchant in New York
an industrial worker in Pennsylvania
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which best explains the popularity of bimetallism for Midwest farmers?
They believed it would lead to an inflation of the United States currency.
They believed it would increase the value of the United States dollar.
They hoped it would increase the silver mining business in Colorado.
They felt it would prevent President Cleveland's re-election.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which statement completes this chart?
Muckrakers published exposés that brought attention to the plight of farmers.
The federal government switched to the silver standard to help farmers.
The Grange Movement advocated that the government raise tariffs to help farmers.
The Populist Party was formed to address the issues that affected farmers.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Based on these commandments, the Grange was formed in response to what trend?
the shift towards industry and away from agriculture
the population movement from East to West
the rising prices for food and crops
the emphasis on overseas expansion
- 13. Multiple Choice
What conclusion can be drawn from this cartoon?
Labor unions are unlikely to win against big businesses.
Labor unions are often corrupt and arrogant.
Large corporations are not prepared to fight against labor unions.
Large corporations use tools like the strike to destroy labor unions.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Belief that legitimized imperialism
Social Darwinism
Socialism
Manifest Destiny
Gospel of Wealth
- 15. Multiple Choice
Idea that without the aid of a strong country the weak country will not survive
Westward Expansion
Social Darwinism
Manifest Destiny
Nationalism
- 16. Multiple Choice
"Carnegie, Rockefeller and JP Morgan all used their laborers to make themselves rich." This statement would be an example of them being?
Robber Barrons
Captains of Industry
Social Darwinist
Imperialist
- 17. Multiple Choice
"Carnegie, Rockefeller and Morgan provide jobs, resources and opportunities for the public and their employees." Which term would be best associated with the statement?
Robber Barrons
Captains of Industry
Social Darwinist
Imperialist
- 18. Multiple Choice
_________________ dominated the steel industry during the late 1800s.
Andrew Carnegie
John D Rockefeller
JP Morgan
Donald Trump
- 19. Multiple Choice
The technique used by Andrew Carnegie to dominate the steel industry.
Bessemer Process
Grange Process
Trust
Gospel of Wealth
- 20. Multiple Choice
John D Rockefeller dominated this industry during the late 1800s into the 1900s.
OIl
Automobile
Steel
Banking
- 21. Multiple Choice
Strategy used by Rockefeller to destroy his competition.
Horizontal Integration
Imperialism
Bessemer Process
Cut throat marketing
- 22. Multiple Choice
A major objective of the Sherman Anti Trust Act was to
Create more competition in the United States between businesses
Limit the power of the government
Allow for larger corporations to dominate the market
Eliminate competition within the oil and steel industry
- 23. Multiple Choice
A major supporter of the populist movement was
Farmers
Social Darwinist
Ross Godbold
Steve Walsh
- 24. Multiple Choice
An attempt by farmers and common laborers to gain political power.
Populist Movement
The Grange
Democratic Republicans
Anti-Imperialist League
- 25. Multiple Choice
This group was being overcharged by the Railroads in the mid to late 1800s
Captains of Inustry
Farmers
Robber Barrons
Steel Manufacturers
- 26. Multiple Choice
This group was being overcharged by the Railroads in the mid to late 1800s
Captains of Inustry
Farmers
Robber Barrons
Steel Manufacturers
- 27. Multiple Choice
In the mid 1800s the mechanical reaper allowed farmers to become more efficient in their farming but also
allowed for overproduction
made them become better mechanics
increased the demand for gasoline
created less of a demand for horses
- 28. Multiple Choice
Which of the following in NOT true about the impact of technology on farmers in the mid to late 1800s
Competition was limited
Overproduction of crops like wheat was common
Many farmers were eventually forced off their farms because of debt
Prices of crops in the market decreased (low profit)
- 29. Multiple Choice
The Progressive Era was an attempt by activist to (choose all that are correct)
Improve conditions in urban areas
Clean up and expose Political Machines and their corruption
Support William "the boss" Tweed in his political en devours
Help farmers gain equal representation in politics
- 30. Multiple Choice
Progressives attempted to expose
The corruption in cities
The inequalities of minorities
Imperialist for not being democratic
Those that were supporting Communist in the U.S.
- 31. Multiple Choice
Jane Addams is best known for her founding of
The Hull House
The Grange
The Populist Party
The St. Anthony's School
- 32. Multiple Choice
One objective of the Hull House was to
Stop the spread of communism within urban areas
Help immigrants assimilate and become educated in the United States
Help get William Tweed re-elected
Train nurses during WWI
- 33. Multiple Choice
Immigrants during the late 1800s were attracted to cities because
Cities had jobs
Cities had the best tenement housing conditions
Cities were the safest place to live
Immigrants could only live in cities due to labor laws
- 34. Multiple Choice
Many immigrants were attracted to cities in the late 1800s because
of the entertainment provided in cities
Housing
Gambling
Gangs
- 35. Multiple Choice
Why did many immigrants support political machines?
They helped them move out of the cities and find real estate in the country
They helped immigrants return to their native land
They provided them with jobs, shelter and opportunities
They spoke their native language
- 36. Multiple Choice
William "the Boss" Tweed can best be described as
An honest man that was concerned with the well being of immigrants
The founding father of the populist movment
the leader of the political machine in New York
Founder of the NAACP
- 37. Multiple Choice
Was the democratic political machine located in New York
Time Square
Carnegie Hall
Cobo Hall
Tammany Hall
- 38. Multiple Choice
The head of the Political Machine in New York
William "the Boss" Tweed
Robert Boucher
Al "Scarface" Capone
Jane Addams
- 39. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are impacts of industrialization in the late 1800's?
Tenement Housing
Poor working conditions
Influx of immigrants into cities
Movement toward an agrarian society
- 40. Multiple Choice
One impact of electricity in cities was
Longer working hours
Shorter work hours
Better quality of farm goods
Less demand for immigrant labor
- 41. Multiple Choice
Ethnic neighborhoods provided all of the following
Common food from their homeland
Ability to use their native language
Ability to practice their native customs in their neighborhood
Safety from Nativists
- 42. Multiple Choice
A popular Muckraker in the early 1900s best known for his book "The Jungle."
Teddy Roosevelt
Upton Sinclair
FDR
Ben Hogan
- 43. Multiple Choice
One objective of man of the Muckrakers in the early 1900s was to
Expose those involved in the Red Scare
Gain political support from Tammany
Support the activities of Tweed
Expose corruption within the Political Machines
- 44. Multiple Choice
Muckrakers attempted to bring to light
The horrible working conditions of immigrants
Corruption in Politics
Issues on the farms
Corruption within Ellis Island
- 45. Multiple Choice
3 Industries that benefited from the expansion of the Railroads
Oil, Steel and mining
Oil, Steel and Lumber
Gold, Service and Advertising
Tourism, Cotton and Steel
- 46. Multiple Choice
One impact of Upton Sinclair's "Jungle"
Meat Inspection Act
Better wages for immigrants
Formation of Unions in the Railroad Industry
ERA
- 47. Multiple Choice
Unions provided all of the following to workers
Better pay
Better working conditions
Shorter Hours
Strength in numbers
- 48. Multiple Choice
Reason for Unions to dislike "SCABS"
weakened unions
took jobs away from union workers
SCABS were robber barrons
SCABS were from the farm
- 49. Multiple Choice
What is another word for "trust" as it is used in the phrase "anti-trust" laws?
demand
freedom
market
monopoly
- 50. Multiple Choice
The idea that business should be free from government regulation best represents which system?
Social Darwinism
capitalism
laissez-faire
socialism
- 51. Multiple Choice
Why do some historians label John D Rockefeller and other big businessmen of the Gilded Age as "Robber Barons"?
They mimicked the lifestyles of medieval lords.
Many owned large estates in the western part of the country.
Some stole large sums of money from the federal treasury.
They were ruthless competitors who cheated and exploited workers.
- 52. Multiple Choice
How did organizing a trust enable industrialist such as John D Rockefeller to accumulate wealth and power?
It gave one group of men control over most of the companies in an industry.
It created banks whose primary purpose was to make business loans.
It divided companies among family members who were closely related.
It promoted informal agreements among competing companies.
- 53. Multiple Choice
How did the ideas of Social Darwinism impact the economic culture of the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
It justified the growth of large businesses at the expense of smaller businesses.
It promoted the use of government programs to improve the situation for poor citizens.
It led to the formation of labor unions as a way to improve working conditions.
It led to support for a private school system to give wealthy children the best education.
- 54. Multiple Choice
How did the use of horizontal and vertical integration impact the growth of industry in the U.S.?
It ensured that all companies were treated fairly and were able to compete.
It contributed to a more equitable distribution of wealth in the nation.
It encouraged the formation of new industries and businesses.
It allowed large companies complete control of the production of many natural resources.
- 55. Multiple Choice
The passage of the Sherman and Clayton Antitrust Acts demonstrated which idea?
The United States was committed to maintaining high tariffs to encourage economic growth.
The United States supported the efforts of progressives to improve conditions in factories.
The United States was committed to open immigration policies to bring new workers to the country.
The United States began to move away from laissez-faire economic policies at the turn of the century.
- 56. Multiple Choice
How was Henry Ford able to produce a more affordable car than other automobile manufacturers?
He used a cheaper, more efficient production method.
He imported inexpensive parts from other countries.
He did not spend money on advertising.
He paid his workers a very low wage.
- 57. Multiple Choice
Why were many Americans opposed to labor unions in the late 1800s?
They believed unions were controlled by violent extremists.
They felt working conditions did not need to be improved.
They believed the government should implement wage controls.
They supported socialism as a way to equalize people.
- 58. Multiple Choice
What is the main idea of the "Gospel of Wealth"?
The government should not burden the rich with heavy taxes.
Children should inherit a parent's wealth so that it stays within the family.
It is dangerous to pass along wealth to those not equipped to manage it.
All charitable donations should be given directly to the people who need it.
- 59. Multiple Choice
This political cartoon by Joseph Keepler was published in Puck in 1889.
Based on the cartoon what relationship existed between big business and government leaders?
Government leaders created tight regulations on big businesses.
Government leaders ignored the lobbying of big businesses.
Big businesses and government leaders worked together to create reforms.
Big businesses controlled the actions of government leaders.
- 60. Multiple Choice
This political cartoon was published during the Industrial Age.
How did the federal government respond to the situation in the cartoon?
It took over companies that violated labor laws.
It lowered tariffs to reduce the profits of large companies.
It denied public resources to companies that violated federal laws.
It increased regulations on monopolies and trusts.
- 61. Multiple Choice
In this cartoon, Nast illustrated what problem of the Industrial Age?
the lack of government support for the creation of labor unions
the power of political machines to control the government
the rise of nativist sentiments and the mistreatment of immigrants
the overcrowding and cramped conditions of urban areas
- 62. Multiple Choice
The cartoon reflects what attitude held by many Americans towards immigrants in the early 1900s?
Foreign countries sent the least desirable immigrants to the United States.
Open immigration helped grow the economy by bringing new workers to the United States
Americans had to compete with unskilled immigrants for jobs.
Immigrants needed to assimilate into American culture before becoming citizens.
- 63. Multiple Choice
Why did the United States pursue the policy demonstrated in this cartoon?
to find a safer method of transport for people crossing the Atlantic Ocean
to improve relations with European countries
to limit the number of immigrants that entered the United States
to create an easier process for becoming an American citizen
- 64. Multiple Choice
Which is the best example of nativism in the late 19th century?
the creation of settlement houses
the founding of the American Federation of Labor
the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act
the reliance on immigrants as sources of labor
- 65. Multiple Choice
What was the most common tactic used by political machines to gain support from new immigrants in the late 1800s?
reforming working conditions in factories
supporting campaigns for new immigrants who ran for office
providing the immigrants with services and aid
establishing public schools for children of immigrants
- 66. Multiple Choice
What fear is evident in the message of this pamphlet?
Immigrants would illegally enter the United States.
Immigrants would take jobs from native-born Americans.
Immigrants would continue to live by their own customs.
Immigrants would bring more crime into the country.
- 67. Multiple Choice
Which would be considered a primary source of information about the settlement house moment?
The Jungleby Upton Sinclair
How the Other Half Lives by Jacob Riis
Twenty Years at Hull House by Jane Addams
The Americanization of Edward Bokby Edward Bok
- 68. Multiple Choice
Which conditions are most characteristic of urban slums in the 1890s?
crowded tenements, sweatshops, lack of sanitation
brownstone townhouses, horse stables, public drinking fountains
large department stores, paved sidewalks, train stations
high rise apartment buildings, trolley service, public parks
- 69. Multiple Choice
Which best explains the intent of the Granger Law in the 1800s?
to protect reservations from the encroachment of white settlers
to ban the shipping of products made with child labor across state lines
to provide government regulation of railroad freight rates
to limit the use of immigrant labor by the railroad industry
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