Gilded Age Part 3. Lesson. SS. U.S. History

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What were two reasons immigrants wanted to leave in their homeland?

Multiple Choice

Which countries were the main sources of immigrants to the United States in 1850 and how did this change by 1890?

• Ireland and Great Britain in 1850; Eastern and Southern Europe by 1890

• Germany and Canada in 1850; Ireland and Scandinavia by 1890

• Italy and France in 1850; Germany and Canada by 1890

• China and Japan in 1850; Ireland and Germany by 1890

Open Ended

What challenges did immigrants face when settling in the United States during the late 1800s?

Open Ended

Why were Irish immigrants discriminated against in the United States?

Multiple Select

Select all the reasons why nativists opposed immigration in the late 1800s.

• Immigrants competed for jobs

• Immigrants had different religious beliefs

• Immigrants spoke English fluently

• Immigrants had different cultural traditions

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes nativism in the United States during the late 19th century?

• Nativism is the belief that immigrants should have priority over native-born Americans.

• Nativism is the belief that native-born Americans should have priority over immigrants in employment and social welfare.

• Nativism is the belief that all cultures should be equally represented in society.

• Nativism is the belief that immigrants should be banned from all jobs.

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The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882

Chinese immigrants from entering the United States.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a challenge faced by settlers on the American frontier?

• Freezing temperatures

• Rugged mountains

• Abundant rainfall

• Remote wilderness

Open Ended

In your opinion, why were the Great Plains an ideal area to settle?

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The Homestead Act granted settlers

acres of free land if they met certain conditions.

Open Ended

What two events led to the closure of the American frontier?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were effects of the cattle industry boom in the United States?

• Increased demand for beef

• Growth of the meatpacking industry

• Decline in railroad construction

• Rise of cowboys driving cattle to shipping centers

Multiple Choice

How were cattle transported to northeastern markets during the cattle industry boom?

• By wagon

• By railroad

• By boat

• By foot

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a main reason for the conflicts known as the Indian Wars?

• Religious differences

• Land disputes

• Trade disagreements

• Language barriers

Open Ended

What was the result of the conflicts between American Indians and the U.S. government?

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The Dawes Act was passed in

to encourage American Indians to assimilate into U.S. culture.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were effects of the Dawes Act on American Indian communities?

• Introduction of individual land ownership

• Enrollment of children in boarding schools

• Strengthening of tribal land holdings

• Devastating effects on culture

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Immigrants left their homeland to escape

and seek better opportunities in the United States.

Open Ended

Summarize one thing you learned about why immigrants moved to the United States and one question you still have about immigration.