Which of the items below was true of Robber Barons?

used unethical business practices to put competitors out of business

allowed workers to work less hours to improve working conditions

used immigrants instead of native born citizens as laborers

did not use new innovations to improve production

What was one reason that immigrants settled in cities?

there were unskilled factory jobs available

they had the specialized skills needed to operate the machines in the factories

political machines forced them to settle where they landed

there were no opportunities for immigrants in the West

What were the two large labor unions formed during the Gilded Age? Select the two that apply

American Knights of Improvement

Why were labor unions created?

in response to the abuse of workers

to stop monopolies from forming

in response to the overcrowded conditions in the cities

in response to the need for skilled labor

Why did native born citizens support the Chinese Exclusion Act?

they believed the Chinese were taking all of the jobs away from them

they believed that the Chinese did a poor job building the Transcontinental Railroad

they believed that the Chinese would force Americans to learn Chinese

they thought that the Chinese culture was too different from their own culture

What led to the growth of industrialization during the Gilded Age?

increase of immigrants coming to the US

the need to improve the quality of products being produced

the need to increase the time it took to produce items

What effect did the Pendleton Act have on U.S. politics?

led to the assassination of a U.S. president

required senators to be elected by the people, not governor

created Secret Service to trace fraud in elections

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

the growth of political machines and corruption of the "spoils system"

protests from Congressional leaders to regulate state governments

demands from labor leaders that hiring practices needed to change

the problems brought about by rapid industrialization and urbanization

By 1900, at least 40% of Americans lived in urban areas, with New York City and Chicago having populations of over one million. This increased urbanization largely resulted in-

cities that were overcrowded, congested and polluted

philanthropists establishing foundations to help the poor

passage of legislation limiting immigration to urban areas

demands for an end to the power of the political machines

A chief characteristic of the Gilded Age includes-

improved employment opportunities for women

expanded government protections of American Indian tribes

How did the invention shown in this patent illustration affect industry?

Factories could extend working hours.

Machines needed to be repaired less frequently.

Products could be manufactured on an assembly line.

Businesses needed to hire skilled workers.

Which situation does this cartoon from an early 1900s pamphlet illustrate?

The fear in the West of losing jobs to Chinese immigrants

The deportation of many Chinese immigrants in the Northwest

The recruitment of Chinese immigrants by large labor unions in the Midwest

The lack of available resources in the East to support a large influx of Chinese immigrants

The Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor developed in response to the----

Increased need to protect worker interests

decreased power of political machines

increased demand for skilled workers

decreased profitability of the agricultural sector.

Which result completes this diagram?

Ratification of suffrage amendment.

Building of the transcontinental railroad.

Passage of prohibition legislation

How have these shifts affected the physical environment?

Cities grew in size as previously used farmland was absorbed into urban areas.

Water shortages occurred as more people moved to rural areas.

Air pollution levels increased as the government decreased regulations.

Cropland eroded as farmers used outdated agricultural techniques.

Which demographic change in the United States is most associated with this transformation?

Increased migration to urban areas.

Increased property values in rural areas

Increased life expectancy in urban areas.

Increased birth rates in rural areas

What was the main reason given for the creation of these restrictions?

Reducing competition for U.S. jobs.

Preventing the depletion of natural resources.

Discouraging anti-American activism.

Addressing a lack of urban housing.

Which of the following best characterizes the Gilded Age?

Industrialists used their connections with corrupt government officials for material gain and political power.

The discovery of goldfields in the West led to an increase in the amount of money issued for circulation.

In the Deep South a sharp increase in immigration brought a boom in construction and industry.

Small, family owned farms were bought and consolidated to form large agricultural corporations.

What was one of the results of Plessy v. Ferguson?

The Supreme Court ruled that segregation was legal.

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Plessy saying segregation was illegal.

The Supreme Court never made a ruling.

What did Homer Plessy do that got him arrested?

Took a seat in the white only car of a train.

Sat in the white only part of the bus.

Sat at a white only section of a lunch counter.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Which group of people most likely inspired the creation of this 1893 cartoon?

Union Leaders

Philanthropists

Nativists

Political Bosses

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The photo demonstrates one of the problems with

overcrowding urban tenements.

labor union activism in urban areas.

the overproduction of consumer goods.

the growth of political machines.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which one of these men was not a robber baron with a monopoly and ruthless business tactics?

Andrew Carnegie

JP Morgan

John D. Rockefeller

Thomas Edison

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following was NOT a problem labor unions fought for?

shorter hours

lower pay

no child labor

safer working conditions

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which act allowed the government to get rid of monopolies?

Sherman Anti- Trust Act

Interstate Commerce Act

Chinese Exclusion Act

Anti-Labor Act

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why did most immigrants support political machines?

immigrants did not have a choice

political machines helped immigrants find jobs and provided for many needs

political machines earned the trust of the immigrants through fair business dealings

political machines supported labor unions

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The Interstate Commerce Act was created because...

broke up all monopolies in the US

Railroads were not traveling fast enough to deliver all the supplies people in the West needed

it stopped the railroad monopolies that were controlling shipping prices

Allowed the railroads to grow at a very fast rate

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Gilded Age Test

Which group of people most likely inspired the creation of this 1893 cartoon?

The photo demonstrates one of the problems with

Which one of these men was not a robber baron with a monopoly and ruthless business tactics?

Which of the following was NOT a problem labor unions fought for?

Which act allowed the government to get rid of monopolies?

Why did most immigrants support political machines?

The Interstate Commerce Act was created because...

The Interstate Commerce Act was created because...

This political cartoon is a a result of what dominate feeling during the Gilded Age?

Which of the items below was true of Robber Barons?

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