The Gilded Age Notes Flashcard

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The Dawes Severalty Act of 1887 was designed to:

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Promote assimilation of Native Americans

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The term "Buffalo Soldiers" referred to:

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African Americans

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J.P. Morgan's significant contribution to the U.S. government was: Lending $70 million during a gold shortage

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Lending $70 million during a gold shortage

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Which industrialist used "vertical integration" in his business model?

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Andrew Carnegie

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The Interstate Commerce Commission was established to:

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Control interstate commerce

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The Sherman Anti-Trust Act was initially:

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Weak in its implementation

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William Jennings Bryan's supporters included: Eastern bankers, Factory workers and farmers, Industrial manufacturers, Railroad monopolists

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Factory workers and farmers

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The concept of "Social Darwinism" was used to:

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Justify business practices

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What was the primary reason the Plains Indians were ultimately forced to surrender? Options: The Ghost Dance movement, Loss of tribal leadership, The presence of Buffalo Soldiers, Near extinction of buffalo and railroad expansion

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Near extinction of buffalo and railroad expansion

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The Credit Mobilier Scandal involved: a. Boss Tweed's political machine b. Standard Oil Company c. Silver mine speculation d. Railroad company bribing Congress members

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Railroad company bribing Congress members