Gilded Age

What was the primary reason Chinese immigrants came to the United States in the mid-19th century?

• To escape religious persecution

• To work on the transcontinental railroad and in gold mines

• To become landowners in the Midwest

• To fight in the Civil War

Which event primarily attracted Chinese immigrants to California in the 1840s?

• The Civil War

• The Homestead Act

• The War of 1812

• The Gold Rush

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

• To encourage Chinese laborers to work in American factories

• To grant citizenship to Chinese immigrants

• To restrict Chinese immigration and prevent Chinese immigrants from becoming U.S. citizens

• To limit Chinese land ownership

What was one major reason white workers opposed Chinese immigration?

• Chinese immigrants refused to assimilate

• Chinese workers were taking over political offices

• Chinese laborers were willing to work for lower wages

• Chinese immigrants supported anti-American policies

What were "Chinatowns" in the 19th century?

• Places where Chinese immigrants gathered for protection and cultural preservation

• Chinese military outposts in the U.S.

• Areas where only wealthy Chinese immigrants lived

• Government-controlled settlements for Chinese workers

When did the Chinese immigrate to the United States?

• Mid-1700s

• Early 1900s

• Late 2021

• Mid-1800s

Where did the Chinese settle in the 1800s?

• Big cities

• San Francisco

• Southwest America

• Michigan

What was the main characteristic of the Gilded Age?

• Government control over the economy

• Rapid industrialization and economic growth

• Decrease in immigration

• Strong labor unions

Who coined the term "Gilded Age" to describe the period?

• J.P. Morgan

• Upton Sinclair

• Andrew Carnegie

• Mark Twain

Which of the following best characterizes the Gilded Age?

• The discovery of goldfields in the West led to an increase in the amount of money issued for circulation.
• Industrialists 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.
• Small, family-owned farms were bought and consolidated to form large agricultural corporations.