Urbanization and Westward Expansion #2

Urbanization and Westward Expansion #2

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11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the late nineteenth century, the "bosses" of urban political machines often - (3A)

Back

accepted bribes in return for favors

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

During the late 1800s and early 1900s, prejudice against "New Immigrants" increased because these immigrants -

Back

came from cultural backgrounds different from those of the majority of Americans

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What major trend occurred to the population of the United States during the industrial expansion of the late nineteenth century?

Back

urbanization increased

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Homestead Act promoted the development of western lands by -

Back

providing free land to settlers

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which factor helped farmers on the Great Plains overcome opposition from cattle ranchers?

Back

Barbed wire allowed farmers to enclose their lands.