Chapter 19 Quiz

How did construction of the first transcontinental railroad affect Native Americans?

• It provided them with new trade opportunities.

• It led to the loss of their lands and resources.

• It helped them establish new settlements.

What improvements did Andrew Carnegie make to the steel industry?

• He made steel cheaper and quicker to produce than ever before

• He invented the steam engine.

• He created the first steel bridge.

What did new immigrants experience after arriving in the United States?

• Immediate wealth and prosperity.

• Challenges and discrimination.

• Guaranteed employment opportunities.

In what ways did the Ku Klux Klan intimidate African Americans?

• By offering them jobs.

• Through acts of violence and terror.

• Through peaceful protests.

Why did Booker T. Washington promote self-reliance?

• To encourage dependency on government aid.

• To foster economic independence and empowerment.

• To discourage education and learning.

What effect did child labor have on children's education?

• No effect on education

• Limited access to education

• Increased school attendance

What event led to the Haymarket Riot in Chicago?

• A labor strike for 8 hour work days

• A political rally

• A cultural festival