Unit 2 Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term "urbanization" refer to?

• The decline of city populations

• The movement of people from rural to urban areas

• The growth of farm production

• The decrease in industrial activities

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following best describes "tenements" as they were known during the Industrial Revolution?

• Luxurious single-family homes

• Large, rural farmhouses

• Overcrowded urban apartment buildings

• Spacious suburban residences

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What is the main idea of Social Darwinism?

• Cooperation among all social classes

• Survival of the fittest in social and economic contexts

• The importance of social welfare programs

• Equality among different races and social classes

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What was the primary purpose of reservations in the United States historically?

• To promote cultural exchanges between Native Americans and settlers

• To allocate land for industrial development

• To confine and manage Native American populations

• To preserve wildlife and natural resources

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What was the main goal of the Populist Party in the late 19th century?

• To support industrial monopolies

• To reduce the power of political machines

• To advocate for the interests of farmers and laborers

• To promote urbanization

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What role did political machines play in urban politics during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

• They reduced the influence of local governments

• They provided social services in exchange for political support

• They promoted federal over local control

• They eliminated corruption in city administrations

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What does "nativism" refer to in the context of American history?

• The policy of protecting the interests of native-born or established inhabitants against those of immigrants

• The movement to promote the use of native plants in gardening

• The study of native cultures and languages

• The economic theory favoring domestic products over imports

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is a "monopoly" in economic terms?

• A competitive market with many sellers

• A government-run industry

• A market structure characterized by a single seller

• A type of partnership between companies

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What does "laissez-faire" imply in economic policy?

• Heavy government intervention in markets

• Minimal government interference in business activities

• Government ownership of production means

• High tariffs on imported goods

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Who were the Knights of Labor?

• A medieval chivalric order

• An early labor union that sought to organize all workers

• A group of industrialists promoting free market policies

• A political party during the Industrial Revolution

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