Flashcardezz EOC Review Chapter 6: Cities and Immigrants

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What was a consequence of the rapid growth of cities in the late 1800’s?

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The rapid growth of tenements and ghettos

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Which useful function was served by the political machines of the late 1800’s?

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They assisted in the social and political assimilation of immigrants into the community

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How did the “New Immigrants” differ from the “Old Immigrants”?

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Most of them spoke very little English.

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Why were immigrants from Southern and Eastern Europe in the late 19th century welcomed by industrialists?

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The immigrants were willing to work for lower wages than most other workers.

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Which group most favored the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882?

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Nativists on the West Coast

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How did the experiences of Chinese immigrants differ from those of the “New Immigrants” from Southern and Eastern Europe?

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They could not own property, testify in some state courts, or become citizens.

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How did many nativists feel about the rapid influx of immigrants between 1870 and 1900?

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They feared that the immigrants might take their jobs for lower wages.

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Which was NOT a problem faced by farmers in the late 19th century? Options: Overproduction on the Great Plains led to a drop in crop prices. Railroads and grain elevator owners were making huge profits on farmers. Farmers owed money on loans for farm machinery, improvements and bad times.

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Rising city populations were willing to pay higher prices for food.

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What demand was made in the Populist Party platform of 1892? Higher tariffs, A graduated income tax, Unrestricted immigration, Selection of U.S. Senators by state legislatures

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A graduated income tax

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What was the purpose of the Grange movement?

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To agitate for government ownership of railroads, telegraphs and telephones.