UNIT 7 REVIEW

What effect did Thomas Edison's work have on the late 1800s?

• It encouraged the growth of mining towns.

• It improved the quality of life for many Americans.

• It slowed western expansion into California.

• It expanded the growth of government.

Answer explanation

Thomas Edison's innovations, such as the electric light bulb, significantly enhanced daily life, providing safer and more efficient lighting, which improved the quality of life for many Americans in the late 1800s.

Progressives tended to favor

• government regulations to improve the political and societal problems in society.

• a laissez-faire approach to business and the economy.

• legalized separation of the races in housing, education, and jobs.

• traditional ideas about government and business.

Answer explanation

Progressives believed in using government regulations to address societal issues, advocating for reforms to improve conditions in politics, economy, and social justice, making this the correct choice.

Increased industrialization in the United States in the years following the Civil War led to

• fewer calls for industrial reform.

• fewer immigrants arriving in the U.S.

• rapid growth in agricultural workers.

• rapid population growth in urban areas.

Answer explanation

Increased industrialization after the Civil War led to more job opportunities in cities, attracting many people from rural areas and immigrants, resulting in rapid population growth in urban areas.

What was the significance of the 1894 Pullman Strike?

• It strengthened the labor union movement.

• It was an isolated case of worker unrest.

• It showed the ability of business owners and workers to cooperate.

• It demonstrated government support for business owners.

Answer explanation

The 1894 Pullman Strike was significant as it highlighted the struggles of workers and led to increased support for labor unions, ultimately strengthening the labor movement in the United States.

The conflict that occurred at Wounded Knee in 1890 can BEST be described as

• the last major battle of the U.S. Civil War in the western theater.

• the last armed resistance by Indians to the reservation system.

• a violent conflict between union and non-union workers.

• an effort by nativists to stop Chinese immigration to the U.S.

Answer explanation

The conflict at Wounded Knee in 1890 marked the last armed resistance by Native Americans against the U.S. government's reservation policies, making it a significant event in the history of Native American struggles.

Which phrase BEST describes these men?

• A) social reformers

• B) loyal patriots

• C) union organizers

• D) robber barons

Answer explanation

The phrase 'robber barons' best describes these men as it refers to wealthy industrialists who exploited workers and resources for personal gain, contrasting with the other options that imply positive social contributions.

In the era of the "muckrakers," Ida Tarbell became best known for exposing the abuses of the

• state and local governments.

• federal government.

• steel industry.

• oil industry.

Answer explanation

Ida Tarbell is best known for her investigative work on the oil industry, particularly her exposé on Standard Oil, which revealed unethical practices and monopolistic behavior, making 'oil industry' the correct answer.

Refer to the poster below to answer the question that follows. The poster above was intended to illustrate Theodore Roosevelt's desire to:

• encourage the preservation of wilderness areas for future use.

• promote the ideals of republican motherhood.

• increase the usage and exploitation of western lands.

• illustrate that wilderness areas are evidence of divine creation.

Answer explanation

The poster reflects Theodore Roosevelt's commitment to conservation, emphasizing the importance of preserving wilderness areas for future generations rather than exploiting them.

What impact did the nation's railroads have on steel and other industries following the Civil War?

• Railroads hurt the steel industry by allowing builders to get iron more easily.

• Very little because it was almost 1900 before the first railroads were available for use in the United States.

• Industries grew because railroads made it easier to ship products and raw materials across the nation.

• Railroads competed with steel and forced manufacturers to become more creative with their products.

Answer explanation

Railroads significantly boosted industries by facilitating the transportation of products and raw materials, which enhanced production efficiency and market reach after the Civil War.

The American Federation of Labor (AFL), led by Samuel Gompers, proposed that the union should negotiate for all the workers in a factory. This union technique is called

• unified negotiating

• collective bargaining

• affiliated servicing

• joint contracting

Answer explanation

The correct term for the union technique where the AFL negotiates for all workers in a factory is 'collective bargaining.' This process allows workers to come together to negotiate terms of employment as a unified group.