West and Gilded Age- C-Scope 1

A chief characteristic of the Gilded Age includes —

• an artistic revival in literature and art
• expansion of rights for women and minorities
• growth of big business and westward expansion
• reform efforts to address the effects of urbanization

Which set of events is in the correct chronological sequence?

• I, II, III, IV
• IV, I, II, III
• III, I, II, IV
• II, I, III, IV

The purpose of the Dawes Severalty Act of 1877 was to —

• return lands to American Indian tribes
• move American Indian tribes to reservations
• assimilate American Indian tribes into U.S. society
• draft members of American Indian tribes into the U.S. military

One way political machines gained power during the Gilded Age was by —

• receiving financial support from big business
• providing services to immigrants and the poor
• obtaining authority by state legislative policies
• operating without most of the public’s knowledge

Which group during the Gilded Age likely would have supported the policies listed above?

• Robber Barons
• Populist farmers
• Labor union leaders
• Captains of Industry

Civil Service reform during the Gilded Age were a response to —

• protests from Congressional leaders to regulate state governments
• demands from labor leaders that hiring practices needed to change
• the growth of political machines and corruption of the “spoils system"
• the problems brought about by rapid industrialization and urbanization

The policies above were carried out against American Indian tribes in order to —

• secure the boundaries of the United States
• enforce treaties with American Indian tribes
• make land available for settlers from the United States
• protect the lifestyle of members of American Indian tribes

Which conclusion about the development of the labor movement is best supported by evidence in the excerpt above?

• Labor union leaders found it difficult to gain support for their cause.
• Legislative leaders were eager to make reforms for the working class.
• Populist party leaders were in favor of joining in the labor movement.
• Union leaders abandoned using strikes as a method to bring about change.

Many labor strikes of the late nineteenth century were generally unsuccessful because —

• often violence was used by both side
• very few workers participated in them
• many were led by ineffective speakers
• most were settled with collective bargaining

How did industrialization bring about the development of groups like the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor?

• Industrialization reduced the demand for workers who were replaced by machines.
• Industrialization contributed to urbanization and unsanitary living conditions for many.
• Industrialization created low-wage, low-skill jobs with workers that could be replaced easily.
• Industrialization resulted in the accumulation of huge fortunes for capitalists and political bosses.