The Gilded Age Flashcardizz

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Which of the following was NOT a major motivator for people to move westward? The lack of people allowed thousands to escape religious and racial persecution in the east., Thousands hoped to get rich by mining for rare minerals like gold and silver., The Homestead Act offered cheap land to any citizen willing to use the land productively for at least 5 years., Open plains made it possible to become rich by establishing Cattle Kingdoms in the plains.

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The lack of people allowed thousands to escape religious and racial persecution in the east.

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In order to construct the Trans-Continental Railroad the two firms building the railroad relied on what workforce to deal with the cost and dangers of the construction project?

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Migrant Chinese workers arriving from the West Coast.

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If a company controls ALL aspects, or layers, of production then that company is practicing what method of production?

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Vertical integration

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If a company controls ONE aspect, or layer, of production then that company is practicing what method of production?

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Horizontal integration

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If you were an immigrant moving from Europe to the US during the Gilded Age you would have been processed where?

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Ellis Island

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Which of the following was a push factor for Asians migrating to the US during the Gilded Age? The hope of getting rich by finding gold during the gold rushes. The ability to escape religious persecution in countries like Russia & Poland. The capability to avoid major rebellions like the Taiping Rebellion & Opium Wars. The prospect of gaining quick employment by working on Railroad construction.

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The capability to avoid major rebellions like the Taiping Rebellion & Opium Wars.

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Which invention is associated with Alexander Bell? Options: Airplane, Telephone, Refrigerator, Light Bulb/Motion Picture

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Telephone

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Who is credited with inventing the Airplane?

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Wright Brothers

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Gustav Swift is known for which invention? Options: Refrigerator, Sleeping Railcar, Telephone, Light Bulb/Motion Picture

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Refrigerator

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Which of the following is a major impact of US westward expansion on Native Americans? Increased trade opportunities, Preservation of cultural heritage, Loss of land and resources, Establishment of new tribal territories

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Loss of land and resources