Unit 6 Practice Test/Study Guide

Refer to the graph 'Immigration into the United States.' Highest: 1. ________________ 2. ________________

• 1. 2001 to 2010, 2. 1901 to 1910

• 1. 1921 to 1930, 2. 1981 to 1990

• 1. 1881 to 1890, 2. 1911 to 1920

• 1. 1971 to 1980, 2. 1961 to 1970

Answer explanation

The highest immigration periods into the United States were from 2001 to 2010 and 1901 to 1910, as these decades saw significant increases in immigrant numbers compared to other options.

Refer to the graph 'Immigration into the United States.' Lowest: 1. ________________ 2. ________________

• 1. 1911 to 1920, 2. 1931 to 1940

• 1. 1981 to 1990, 2. 2001 to 2010

• 1. 1951 to 1960, 2. 1971 to 1980

• 1. 1921 to 1930, 2. 1941 to 1950

Answer explanation

The lowest immigration periods in the graph are from 1911 to 1920 and 1931 to 1940, reflecting significant declines due to historical events like World War I and the Great Depression.

Which continent had the highest rate of immigration between 1860 and 1910 to the United States?

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

• South America

Answer explanation

Between 1860 and 1910, Europe had the highest rate of immigration to the United States, with millions fleeing economic hardship and seeking better opportunities, far surpassing immigrants from Asia, Africa, and South America.

Which conclusion is supported by the information on the above graph 'Miles of New York State Canals and Railroads, 1830–1850'?

• Canals transport goods faster than railroads

• Building railroads is more expensive than canals

• Railroad mileage increased faster than canal mileage

• Businesses preferred shipping goods by canal

Answer explanation

The graph shows that railroad mileage increased significantly more than canal mileage from 1830 to 1850, indicating that railroads expanded faster than canals during this period.

What was the most significant economic impact of the transcontinental railroads during the late 1800s?

• Eliminating overseas trade with Europe

• Expanding interstate commerce nationwide

• Decreasing the influence of big business

• Rapid rebuilding of the South after the Civil War

Answer explanation

The transcontinental railroads significantly expanded interstate commerce nationwide by connecting distant markets, facilitating the movement of goods, and promoting economic growth across the country.

One advantage that corporations of the late 1800s had over individually-owned business is that corporations

• Needed fewer employees

• Hired only skilled workers

• Received the support of labor unions

• Had stockholders who invested money

Answer explanation

One advantage of corporations in the late 1800s was that they had stockholders who invested money, allowing them to raise capital more easily than individually-owned businesses, which typically relied on personal funds.

Mass production is a term that can best be defined as the

• Number of hours employees are required to work

• Manufacture of large quantities of product quickly and cheaply

• Profit made by a large business or corporation

• Formation of a business monopoly

Answer explanation

Mass production refers to the manufacture of large quantities of products quickly and cheaply, which allows businesses to meet high demand efficiently. This definition aligns with the correct answer choice.

What was an immediate economic result of the use of mass-production techniques in American factories?

• Increased use of homemade goods

• Reduced cost of goods

• Improved safety conditions

• Expanding membership in labor unions

Answer explanation

The use of mass-production techniques in American factories led to a significant reduction in the cost of goods, making products more affordable for consumers and increasing their availability in the market.

In the late 1800s, rapid urbanization was mainly the result of the

• Shortage of land for new farms

• Federally funded city redevelopment projects

• Impact of industrialization

• Migration of formerly enslaved persons to the West

Answer explanation

The rapid urbanization in the late 1800s was primarily driven by the impact of industrialization, which created jobs and attracted people to cities, rather than by land shortages or migration patterns.

Which statement is best supported by the information on the graph to the right?

• Many of the people who lived in the urban areas were poor

• The percentage of urban population increased between 1850 and 1900

• By 1890, 70% of the population lived in rural areas

• Industrialization led to an increase in the rural population in the late 1800s

Answer explanation

The graph shows a clear increase in the percentage of the urban population from 1850 to 1900, supporting the statement that the percentage of urban population increased during this period.