Gilded Age

Front

Which group had a racial hatred of immigrants, since they took jobs from Americans for lower wages? Options: Nativists, Political bosses, Miners, Labor leaders

Back

Nativists

Front

Which law gave farmland to citizens in order to move to the Great Plains?

Back

Homestead Act

Front

Which group provided basic services for immigrants & the poor for votes & made illegal fortunes?

Back

Political Machines

Front

TRUE OR FALSE: Robber Barons lived in filthy, overcrowded apartments with one toilet per floor

Back

False

Front

Which is NOT a conclusion that can be made about the transcontinental railroad? Options: Goods were transported across country, Travel across the country was possible, Populations in the west increased, Railroad reduced the size of the US

Back

Railroad reduced the size of the US

Front

Which of the following was not a pull factor for immigrants coming to the US? Options: Opportunity, Oppression, Cultural ties, Freedom

Back

Oppression

Front

During the late 19th century, most immigrants to the US found work as-

Back

Factory/sweatshop workers

Front

In the late 1800's, which was NOT a reason Congress passed restrictions on Chinese immigrants? Options: Chinese immigrants took jobs, Nativist & racial hate, Chinese immigrants were moving east, Chinese workers took lower pay

Back

Chinese immigrants were moving east

Front

Which island did European immigrants register to live in the U.S? Options: Galveston, Long, Ellis, Angel

Back

Ellis

Front

Which group believed in survival of the fittest and people were naturally selected to succeed? Options: social darwinist, political bosses, nativist, political machines

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social darwinist