Chapter 4 Review

Who were the Robber Barons, and what was their significance during the Gilded Age?

• Politicians who advocated for labor rights

• Industrialists who amassed wealth through monopolistic practices

• Labor union leaders who fought for workers' rights

• Immigrants who became successful entrepreneurs

What was the main purpose of Political Machines during the Gilded Age?

• To promote social welfare programs

• To ensure fair electoral practices

• To control local politics and economy for personal gain

• To support the labor movement

What is Social Darwinism and how was it applied in the Gilded Age?

• A theory promoting the idea that government should control all industries

• A belief in the survival of the fittest, justifying the wealth of the rich and the poverty of the poor

• A movement that advocated for the rights of workers in industries

• A policy that encouraged unrestricted immigration to the United States

What was the primary effect of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?

• It facilitated the integration of Chinese immigrants into American society

• It increased the number of Chinese immigrants in the United States

• It significantly reduced Chinese immigration to the United States

• It had no significant impact on immigration patterns

How did tenement housing contribute to the urban experience during the Gilded Age?

• By providing luxury accommodations for all city dwellers

• By offering spacious and affordable housing options

• By exacerbating overcrowded and unsanitary living conditions

• By reducing the urban population density

What was a key characteristic of Nativism during the Gilded Age?

• Encouragement of immigration from all countries

• Hostility towards non-native-born individuals, particularly against immigrants

• Support for policies that promoted diversity and multiculturalism

• Advocacy for the rights of immigrant workers

What was the main goal of the Populist movement during the Gilded Age?

• To support the gold standard

• To reduce the political power of the working class

• To advocate for the interests of farmers and laborers against the elite

• To promote urbanization and industrial growth

Who was William Jennings Bryan, and what role did he play during the Gilded Age?

• A Robber Baron who dominated the steel industry

• A leading figure of the Populist movement who advocated for the silver standard

• The inventor of the first successful tenement housing design

• A political machine leader known for his honest government reforms

What was the primary strategy used by labor movements during the Gilded Age to achieve their goals?

• Engaging in diplomatic negotiations with foreign governments

• Endorsing political candidates who supported laissez-faire economics

• Organizing strikes and advocating for collective bargaining

• Promoting the use of social Darwinism to justify labor rights

How did political corruption manifest in urban development during the Gilded Age?

• Through the equitable distribution of resources and housing

• By promoting policies that favored rural over urban areas

• By facilitating the rapid development of cities, often at the expense of public funds and fairness

• By eliminating all forms of corruption and ensuring transparent governance