2024 Fall Semester Exam

Front

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

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Nativists

Front

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

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Oppression

Front

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

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unskilled 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

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Chinese immigrants were moving east

Front

Which group believed in survival of the fittest and people were naturally selected to succeed? Options: social darwinist, political bosses, nativist, political machines

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social darwinist

Front

Which one of these men was not a robber baron with a monopoly and ruthless business tactics? Andrew Carnegie, JP Morgan, John D. Rockefeller, Thomas Edison

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Thomas Edison

Front

The sometimes unethical business practices of some business owners led them to be given this nickname.

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Robber Barons

Front

Why were the Industrial Capitalists referred to as "robber barons"?

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Industrialists often took advantage of other people economically.

Front

a belief that the rich are wealthy because they are strong and the poor are weak

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Social Darwinism

Front

In which industry did Andrew Carnegie earn his fortune?

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steel