SSUSH11 d-e

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Which statement BEST describes the point of this late-19th century cartoon? Options: The United States is increasing its exploration for natural resources, American society is being controlled by the coal and steel industries, major industry is in control of much of American government and society, The Federal Government is controlling big business in the US

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major industry is in control of much of American government and society

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Which development explains the change in the data shown in the graph? Options: the expansion of railroads, the invention of the automobile, the increased regulation of businesses, the growing threat of foreign invasion

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the expansion of railroads

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The list above BEST describes which location?
New York Harbor
Over 12 million immigrants during late 1800’s-early 1900’s
Intense health inspections

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Ellis Island

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Samuel Gompers was important to the growth of labor unions as the leader of the

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American Federation of Labor.

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What was the main cause of the Pullman strike of 1894?

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Pullman’s reducing workers’ wages without reducing prices in the company town

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What was Ellis Island?

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An immigration center in New York

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Which is NOT a reason people left their homelands? Famine, Poverty, War, Weather

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Weather

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Which is a reason people came to America? Options: Baseball, Colleges, Job opportunities, Vacation

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Job opportunities

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Why did doctors examine immigrants?

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To make sure they didn't spread an illness

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What would happen if something was wrong with the immigrants health?

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They would be held for observation.