Gilded Age and Progressive Era Review

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Someone who uses part of their large wealth to help others.

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Philanthropist

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

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Industrialists often took advantage of other people economically.

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Which of the following were the impacts the Continental Railroad had on the US? Enabled people to have quicker access to the Asian markets. Caused conflicts with native Americans. Encouraged people to settle the west.

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all of the above

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What is a main reason immigrants came to the US in the late 1800s and early 1900s? Options: Did NOT want religious freedom, Hoped for economic opportunity (to make money), Wanted LESS diversity, Wanted to live more simply

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Hoped for economic opportunity (to make money)

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Why did immigrants often live in neighborhoods with others from their homelands?

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It made their adjustment to their new life easier.

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This banker tycoon made his fortune by taking over and merging other people's businesses.

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J.P. Morgan

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One of the key figures in the expansion of regional railroads, greatly improving interstate travel.

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Cornelius Vanderbilt

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Why did workers form unions?

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to improve working conditions

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The Homestead Act attracted immigrants because it

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allowed them to own their own land.

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The idea that America's economy should be allowed to operate with minimal government interference

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