Gilded Age Review

1.  Which of the following does the author suggest happens when people immigrate to the United   States?

• They added to the economy by paying taxes
• By working in factories they increase the economy of the nation
• They improve the social structure of America by starting families
• By coming to America they increase the opportunity for successful lives

How did the leadership of Andrew Carnegie benefit American society?

• He introduced new methods for teaching literacy, improving conditions for millions of           immigrants and urban poor
• He started the first settlement houses in poor neighborhoods of large cities, helping     immigrants assimilate to the American way of life
• He encouraged wealthy industrialists to engage in acts of philanthropy, giving away most           of his own fortune to build public libraries, support research, and promote world peace
• He waged an extensive political campaign in support of American imperialism, promoting           American industry and raising overseas standards of living

During the late 1800s, industrialization in the United States was characterized by 

• he growth of the middle class
• an overall decline in labor union membership
• the creation of affirmative action programs
• a decrease in the use of natural resources

 In the 19^th century, how did the major national labor unions work to improve the position of workers?

• By obtaining the legal right to organize and bargain collectively
• By using government troops to settle labor disputes with management
• By supporting government ownership of major industries
• By endorsing a third political party for workers only

The Interstate Commerce Act and the Sherman Antitrust Act were efforts by the federal government to –

• regulate aspects of business
• expand the positive features of the trusts
• favor big businesses over small companies
• move toward government ownership of key industries

 Images such as this illustrate the position that many US companies were — 

• requiring vocational training programs for children
• employing children as a source of cheap labor
• seeking government regulation of child labor
• providing safe working conditions for child laborers

 One advantage of big business economically during the late 19^th century was-

• they were more efficient than smaller enterprises, leading to lower prices for consumers
• they often exploited their workers, who had to work long hours for low pay
• they were more careful to avoid the pollution of lakes and rivers than smaller businesses
• they were more carefully regulated by the government than smaller businesses

 Which of the following was a benefit of the laissez-faire policies practiced by state and federal governments during the Gilded Age?

• Businesses avoided corruption by following their own codes of ethics.
• Many American industries, such as railroads, steel and oil, achieved rapid growth
•          Business owners helped pay for many of the expenses of government
• Businesses were motivated to provide good pay and fair working conditions to their employees

 In the late 19th century, immigration had the greatest impact on American cities by contributing to -

• overcrowded housing
• movement to the suburbs
• development of city parks
• financing railroad construction

What was the goal of these measures? 

• To keep Asian immigrants out of American society
• To assimilate Asian immigrants into American society
• To encourage Americans to become more multicultural
• To give Asian and European immigrants the same treatment