Gilded Age and the West

What was the purpose of the Dawes Severalty Act of 1877?

• to move American Indians to reservations

• to return tribal lands to American Indians

• to draft American Indians into the armed forces

• to assimilate American Indians into the white culture

Which is a true statement about the growth of railroads in the late 1800s?

• it created a shortage of raw materials for industry

• it caused cotton production to move to the West Coast

• it increased markets and facilitated growth of the West

• it increased the need for steamships to supply the rivers of the US

Which motivation brought many immigrants to the US in the late 1800s?

• A longing to pursue the American Dream

• An eagerness to use new technologies

• A desire to purchase cheap goods

• A hope for a better climate

Which of the following was NOT a human or physical factor that led to the settling of the Great Plains?

• Rich and fertile soil for farming

• Development of a steel plow

• Flat land without major mountains

• Friendly American Indian tribes

Which of the following is an example of the changing relationship between the federal government and private business?

• Immigration Acts

• Anti-Trust Acts

• Homestead Act

• Chinese Exclusion Act

All of the following are correct assessments of Andrew Carnegie’s accomplishment and contributions EXCEPT

• Reforming work safety standards

• Philanthropic activities such as building libraries

• Renowned industrialization in steel manufacturing

• Author of The Gospel of Wealth

The Homestead Act of 1862 immediately resulted in which of the following?

• White settlers in the West began building large urban centers

• Railroads quickly brought settlers into the Western states

• Chinese immigrants were hired to build transcontinental railroads

• It resulted in land being granted to settlers at little cost

At the turn of the 20th century, most experts would agree that was the most important discovery made as it had so many effects on the economy and manufacturing.

• Steam Power

• Electricity

• Assembly Line

• Medical Vaccines

The Gilded Age is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

• New American Indian policies

• Rise of political machines

• Growth of industrialization

• Progressive reform movements

All of the following were social issues affecting minorities/immigrants EXCEPT

• Some groups were excluded from housing and employment

• They were mainly women who lacked education and skills

• Nativist sentiments opposed many immigrant groups

• Assimilation into American culture was expected