STAAR US History: Gilded Age 3/26

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Which of the following best characterizes the Gilded Age? Options: The discovery of goldfields in the West led to an increase in the amount of money issued for circulation. Industrialists used their connection with corrupt government officials for material gain and political power. In the Deep South a sharp increase in immigration brought a boom in construction and industry. Small, family-owned farms were bought and consolidated to form large agricultural corporations.

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Industrialists used their connection with corrupt government officials for material gain and political power

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The primary objective of the Dawes Act was to:

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promote cultural assimilation of American Indians

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What was one reason for the expansion of machine politics in the late 19th century? Options: The rapid influx of immigrants made it difficult for local government to provide basic services, Federal restrictions prevented voters from influencing government decisions at the local level, The economy was too tightly regulated to allow urban growth, Settlement houses failed to help immigrants adjust to life in the city

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The rapid influx of immigrants made it difficult for local government to provide basic services

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The Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor developed in response to the:

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increased need to protect worker interests

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Which of the following occurred between 1865 and 1900 as a result of the rapid industrialization of the US? Options: Social and economic class divisions began to disappear, Concerns about air pollution led to stricter environmental regulations, Union membership increased as workers sought better pay and conditions, Factory owners introduced wage-equity policies for women in the workplace

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Union membership increased as workers sought better pay and conditions

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During the late 19th century, many Irish immigrants were discriminated against for being: Roman Catholics

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Roman Catholics

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Nineteenth-century nativist organizations advocated:

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promoting an ethnically homogeneous society through restrictions on immigration

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Which of the following contributed most to increased settlement of the Great Plains?
The availability of buffalo,
The discovery of precious metals,
A series of federal land grants,
A decreased in agricultural production

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A series of federal land grants

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In response to public concern over issues raised by Upton Sinclair, the federal government expanded its role in:

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taking responsibility for the safety of consumers

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Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Antitrust Act? Workers secured a greater share of company profits, The influence of labor unions on factory owners was reduced, The federal government could dissolve business monopolies, Businesses were required to pay fees to open overseas location

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The federal government could dissolve business monopolies