SC 8 Social Studies Final

What did the farmers live in?

• sod houses

• log cabins

• stone castles

• tents

The effects of the Transcontinental Railroad included:

• Increased westward expansion and economic growth

• Decreased trade between regions

• Reduced migration to the West

• Limited transportation of goods

Who built the Transcontinental Railroad?

• Irish and Chinese

• French and Germans

• Mexicans and Canadians

• English and Italians

What was the goal of the Dawes Act?

• To American Native Americans

• Expand the railroad system

• Increase industrialization in cities

• Promote gold mining in the West

Life for Native Americans on the reservations can best be described as:

• often difficult, with limited resources and government control

• full of economic opportunities and independence

• free from any government interference or restrictions

• characterized by rapid industrialization and urbanization

What were tenements?

• Overcrowded apartment buildings where primarily immigrants lived. They were run-down, unsafe and unhealthy.

• Large mansions owned by wealthy industrialists in the suburbs.

• Government buildings used for official meetings and events.

• Modern high-rise apartments with luxury amenities.

What were the pull factors for immigrants coming to America?

• Jobs, money, homes, property, food, clothing, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of politics

• Lack of resources, war, famine, persecution, natural disasters

• Strict government control, limited opportunities, high taxes, forced labor

• Isolation from the world, limited access to education, lack of transportation, harsh climate

What were push factors in their home countries?

• Poverty, religious discrimination/violence, dictators/rulers, natural disasters, famine

• Abundant job opportunities, political stability, religious freedom, good climate

• High wages, advanced technology, democratic government, peace

• Access to quality education, strong healthcare system, economic prosperity, safety

What did immigrants have to do when they arrived at Ellis Island?

• They had to pass legal and health inspections.

• They were immediately given citizenship.

• They were sent back to their home countries without any checks.

• They were allowed to enter without any questions.

What is nativism?

• Nativism is the belief that native-born Americans are the best.

• Nativism is the belief that all immigrants should be given equal rights and opportunities in America.

• Nativism is the idea that only people from rural areas should be allowed to vote in elections.

• Nativism is the movement to encourage more people to immigrate to the United States.