Social Studies: Unit 2 Practice Quiz

Who were the "Friends of the Indians" and what was their goal?

• Reformers seeking land for industrial development
• Reformers who wanted to divide reservations and open land to whites
• Government officials enforcing reservation policies

What was a major economic impact of the industrial era on agriculture?

• Agriculture’s share of the economy decreased despite more farmers and productivity
• Agriculture’s role in the economy increased due to industrial demand
• Farmers earned higher wages as agriculture industrialized

What challenge did skilled workers face during the rise of wage labor?

• Higher wages led to increased hiring of skilled workers
• Business owners sought to replace skilled workers with machinery
• Employers hired unskilled workers for lower wages

What organization did midwestern farmers create to fight monopolistic railroad practices?

• The Farmers Union
• The Granger movement
• The Agricultural Defense League

According to William Jennings Bryan, what would result if the gold standard advocates won?

• Farmers and laborers would be dominated by financial powers
• The U.S. economy would collapse under foreign debt
• Economic equality would prevail across the U.S.

Which of the following individuals was considered a "captain of industry"?

• J.P. Morgan
• Andrew Carnegie
• John D. Rockefeller

What did Theodore Roosevelt believe was a risk of the wealthy class exploiting the public?

• Increased investment in monopolies
• Potential for violent uprisings threatening society
• Greater control over political leadership

How did electric lighting affect urbanization?

• It reduced the need for urban workers
• It allowed factories to operate 24/7, increasing urban migration
• It made rural living more attractive

Which group formed in response to new waves of immigration and promoted restrictions?

• National Immigration Association
• American Protective Association
• Foreign Policy Alliance

What was the Chinese Exclusion Act’s primary purpose?

• To limit Chinese labor immigration
• To encourage Chinese settlement in the U.S.
• To restrict immigration from all Asian countries