WE & IR Review

What was the effect of the Gilded Age on the American society?

What is nativism?

19th century Chinese immigrants are remembered for their labor contributions to

Los inmigrantes chinos del siglo XIX son recordados por sus contribuciones laborales a

Building the Transcontinental Railroad

Construyendo el ferrocarril transcontinental

Which law was passed after the railroads no longer needed large amounts of immigrant labor?

A law passed in 1890 prohibiting businesses from becoming monopolies and promoting economic competition.

Which of the following strikes occurred because the company preferred to stop production rather than give in to union demands? The Pullman Strike of 1894, Homestead Strike of 1892, Haymarket Riot of 1886, Quiet Riot of 1989

Political boss of NYC who bribed voters and government officials to manipulate government. Jefe político de la ciudad de Nueva York que sobornó a votantes y funcionarios gubernamentales para manipular al gobierno.

During the Gilded age, workers came together to work for better pay, working conditions, and fewer hours.

Most strikes by unions in the late 1800s were unsuccessful mainly because

An economic practice where the government does NOT try to control the economy.