Late 19th Century American History Assessment 2

What was the primary purpose of the Chinese Exclusion Act?

• To promote Chinese immigration

• To restrict European immigration

• To limit immigration based on race from China

• To encourage skilled labor immigration

Which of the following best describes Tammany Hall?

• A federal government building

• A corrupt political machine in New York City

• A railroad company

• A steel manufacturing plant

The Pendleton Civil Service Act of 1883 was significant because it:

• Created new political machines

• Established merit-based federal employment

• Increased political corruption

• Restricted immigration

What was the main goal of the Sherman Antitrust Act?

• To promote monopolies

• To regulate railroad prices

• To outlaw monopolistic business practices

• To support political machines

The Grange Movement primarily sought to:

• Promote industrialization

• Support urban workers

• Help farmers and regulate railroads

• Restrict immigration

William Jennings Bryan was known for:

• Leading Tammany Hall

• His "Cross of Gold" speech and free silver advocacy

• Creating the first steel monopoly

• Passing the Sherman Antitrust Act

Why was Alaska initially called "Seward's Folly"?

• It was too expensive to maintain

• People thought it was a worthless purchase

What was the primary contribution of Susan B. Anthony?

• Leading the temperance movement only

• Fighting for women's suffrage and rights

• Managing political machines

• Promoting industrial growth

The concept of Laissez-Faire Economics advocated for:

• Strong government regulation

• Minimal government interference in business

• Socialist economic policies

• Heavy taxation on businesses

The "New South" movement aimed to:

• Restore the plantation system

• Promote industrial growth and modernization

• Restrict northern influence

• Maintain agricultural dominance only