Unit 1 Test

Arjun, Grace, and Jackson are studying the Gilded Age for their history project. They are discussing the main characteristics of this era. Which of the following statements best characterizes the Gilded Age according to their discussion?

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

• Industrialists like Arjun's ancestor used their connections with corrupt government officials for material gain and political power.

• In the Deep South, a sharp increase in immigration brought a boom in construction and industry, as Grace's great-grandfather experienced.

• Small, family-owned farms like the one Jackson's family used to own were bought and consolidated to form large agricultural corporations.

Kai, Grace, and Rohan are studying American history. They come across a situation where elected leaders helped immigrants to assimilate to life in the United States. Which action is best described by this situation?

• Elected leaders helped immigrants to assimilate to life in the United States.

• Political machines justified corruption while providing benefits to communities.

• Progressive leaders protested eminent domain laws in the United States.

• Muckrakers tried to uncover government scandals in urban communities

Lily, Elijah, and Sophia are studying the late nineteenth century in their history class. They learned that machine politics expanded during this time. Elijah thinks one reason for this was the rapid influx of immigrants which made it difficult for local governments to provide basic services. Is Elijah correct?

• Yes, the rapid influx of immigrants made it difficult for local governments to provide basic services

• No, federal restrictions prevented voters from influencing government decisions at the local level

• No, the economy was too tightly regulated to allow urban growth

• No, settlement houses failed to help immigrants adjust to life in the city

After a recent event at their school, Mason, David, and Abigail noticed a change in their labor union. What was one effect of this event?

• Increased support for gender equality in labor union membership.

• Decreased support for socialism by labor union members.

• Increased federal government involvement in labor union activities

• Decreased federal government surveillance of labor union leaders.

Benjamin started a business and adopted a certain business practice. What was one DIRECT effect of Benjamin's business practice?

• Luna was prevented from buying stock in Benjamin's company.

• There was decreased competition among other producers in the market.

• Avery was denied access to the goods produced by Benjamin's company.

• There was a lack of employment opportunities for immigrants.

Aria, Abigail, and Samuel are studying American history. They come across a diagram that ends with a significant event. Which event completes this diagram?

• Ratification of a suffrage amendment

• Building of the transcontinental railroad

• Passage of prohibition legislation

• Expansion of labor unions

Scarlett, Evelyn, and Nora are immigrants who just arrived in America. Why are they hopeful about their future?

• Nativism and Social Darwinism were expanding in American cities

• The U.S. social security system provided financial and medical benefits.

• There were many jobs and business opportunities in America.

• American cities had large and comfortable tenement apartment buildings.

In the city where Anika, Benjamin, and Henry live, which issue contributed most to the need for the establishment of a permanent sanitation group?

• Increased urban population

• The passage of labor laws

• Decreased regulation of urban rail systems

• The establishment of immigration quotas

Elijah, Lily, and Aiden are discussing the recent restrictions imposed by the government. According to Aiden, what was the main reason given for the creation of these restrictions?

• Preventing the depletion of natural resources

• Discouraging anti-American activism

• Reducing competition for U.S. jobs

• Addressing a lack of urban housing

Grace, Anika, and Aiden are participating in a debate about philanthropy. They are discussing why Andrew Carnegie funded libraries. Which quotation from Andrew Carnegie best explains his reasoning?

• “Under the law of competition, the employer of thousands is force into the strictest economies, and often there is friction between the employer and the employed.”

• “The price which society pays for the law of competition, like the price it pays for cheap comforts and luxuries, is … great.”

• “The best means of benefiting the community is to place within its reach the ladders upon which the aspiring can rise.”

• “This, then, is … the duty of the man of wealth: To set an example of modest,