Mid Unit 5 Practice

Front

Which group had a racial hatred of immigrants, since they took jobs from Americans for lower wages?

Back

Nativists

Front

Which law gave farmland to citizens in order to move to the Great Plains?

Back

Homestead Act

Front

TRUE OR FALSE: Robber Barons lived in filthy, overcrowded apartments with one toilet per floor

Back

False

Front

Which of the following was not a pull factor for immigrants coming to the US? Opportunity, Oppression, Cultural ties, Freedom

Back

Oppression

Front

During the late 19th century, most immigrants to the US found work as-

Back

Factory/sweatshop workers

Front

In the late 1800's, which was NOT a reason Congress passed restrictions on Chinese immigrants? Options: Chinese immigrants took jobs, Nativist & racial hate, Chinese workers took lower pay

Back

Chinese immigrants were moving east

Front

Which island did European immigrants register to live in the U.S? Options: Galveston, Long, Ellis, Angel

Back

Ellis

Front

Which of the following was NOT a problem labor unions fought for? shorter hours, lower pay, no child labor, safer working conditions

Back

lower pay

Front

Which idea summarizes the Gilded Age? Options: Many Americans moved west to farm, Native Americans were placed on Reservations, The discovery of Gold increased western migration, Industrialists used their wealth to influence politics

Back

Industrialists used their wealth to influence politics

Front

What was an important effect of the invention of the light bulb?

Back

Factories could extend working hours