A long-term impact of labor unions was

Improvement of working and living conditions for workers

Unsanitary and dangerous working conditions

Labor Unions lost the ability to go on Strike

The creations of capitalism and communism

Someone who follows the "laissez-faire" approach to economics would agree most with which of the following statements?

Government should only play a small role in the economy and limit the rules and regulations it puts on businesses

Government regulations on business should focus on protecting the environment

Workers should be paid equally despite the industry they work in

Government needs to increase rules and regulations on large businesses

Why were immigrants hopeful about their future when they travelled to America?

They sought better economic opportunities and the chance for a better life.

They wanted to escape from their home countries due to natural disasters.

They were promised free land and housing upon arrival.

They believed they would become famous entertainers in America.

What was one major effect of the growth of industries in the late 1800s?

Urbanization and population growth in cities.

A rise in international trade tariffs.

A decline in factory jobs due to automation.

Increased agricultural production in rural areas.

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

To restrict Chinese immigration and prevent Chinese laborers from entering the U.S.

To promote Chinese immigration to the United States

To encourage cultural exchange between China and the United States

To establish trade agreements with China

Which of the following was a common argument used by nativists to justify their stance?

Immigrants bring diseases and increase crime rates.

Immigrants contribute positively to the cultural diversity of the nation.

Immigrants are essential for filling labor shortages in the economy.

Immigrants help in the development of new technologies.

What was the primary purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862?

To provide free land to settlers in the West

To encourage industrialization in the East

To promote the construction of railroads

What was the primary purpose of the Transcontinental Railroad?

To connect the East and West coasts of the United States

To promote the use of steam engines

To establish trade routes with Canada

To encourage the growth of the automobile industry

How did the Transcontinental Railroad affect the Native American populations in the West?

It led to the displacement and loss of their lands.

It provided them with new economic opportunities.

It improved their relations with settlers.

It resulted in increased political power for Native Americans.

Which of the following was a social effect of the Transcontinental Railroad on the western United States?

It encouraged the migration of diverse groups to the West.

It isolated communities from each other.

It reduced the influence of urban centers.

It led to a decrease in cultural exchanges.

How were American Indians assimilated into U.S. culture during the Gilded Age?

American Indians were assimilated through boarding schools and the division of their tribal lands into individual plots.

American Indians were primarily assimilated through voluntary migration to urban areas.

American Indians were granted full citizenship rights immediately.

American Indians were encouraged to maintain their traditional practices.

Which of the following was a common method used to assimilate American Indian children during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

Sending them to boarding schools where they were taught to adopt American customs

Enrolling them in tribal schools

Encouraging them to maintain their native languages

Allowing them to participate in traditional ceremonies

How did the Roosevelt Corollary affect U.S. foreign policy in the early 20th century?

It justified U.S. intervention in Latin America

It led to increased isolationism

It promoted disarmament and peace treaties

It focused on strengthening ties with European powers

How did the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine affect the role of the U.S. on the rest of the world?

It positioned the U.S. as a police power in the Western Hemisphere, increasing its role in global affairs.

The Roosevelt Corollary limited U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts.

The Roosevelt Corollary promoted isolationism in the Western Hemisphere.

The Roosevelt Corollary established the U.S. as a neutral mediator in international disputes.

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2 mins • 1 pt

What is one way that political machines "controlled access to political power"

By securing jobs for supporters

By requiring candidates to take civil service exams

By introducing referendum and recall

By lobbying to remove literacy tests

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How did political machines maintain their influence over urban areas?

By providing social services to immigrants

By enforcing strict voter ID laws

By promoting free market policies

By supporting anti-corruption legislation

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What was a common tactic used by political machines to secure votes?

Offering bribes to voters

Implementing term limits

Encouraging political debates

Supporting public education reforms

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CCSS.RL.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which group was often targeted by political machines for support?

Wealthy business owners

Recent immigrants

Rural farmers

University professors

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CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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CCSS.RI.7.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 5 pts

Between 1860 and 1910, the U.S. population tripled due to:

The Baby Boom

Immigration

The Homestead Act

Better Healthcare

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CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 5 pts

Labor unions

Were not necessary in the 1800's

Formed to protect workers' rights

are no longer used by American workers

Had most of the power in the struggle against factory owners

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CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

He created a monopoly (Standard Oil) and became the first billionaire in the U.S.

J.P. Morgan

Andrew Carnegie

Elisha Otis

John D. Rockefeller

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CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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Review: Benchmark #1

What is one way that political machines "controlled access to political power"

How did political machines maintain their influence over urban areas?

What was a common tactic used by political machines to secure votes?

Which group was often targeted by political machines for support?

Between 1860 and 1910, the U.S. population tripled due to:

Labor unions

He created a monopoly (Standard Oil) and became the first billionaire in the U.S.

He gave away his entire fortune after his death to help community causes; built his wealth through his ownership of a steel company,

A long-term impact of labor unions was

Someone who follows the "laissez-faire" approach to economics would agree most with which of the following statements?

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