Module 4 Quizs

Which of these factors pulled immigrants to the United States?

• lack of food

• religious persecution

• poor economic conditions

• potential employment

Answer explanation

Potential employment was a major draw for immigrants to the United States, as many sought better job opportunities and economic stability, unlike the other factors listed which were more about pushing them away from their home countries.

Most immigrants lived in cities

• to be close to industrial jobs.

• to meet many Americans.

• to abandon their traditions.

• because cities were welcoming.

Answer explanation

Most immigrants lived in cities to be close to industrial jobs, which offered better employment opportunities compared to rural areas. This choice was driven by the need for work in growing industries.

What was a significant impact of the introduction of mass transit systems in urban areas?

• It allowed cities to expand beyond their original boundaries.

• It led to the decline of suburban neighborhoods.

• It increased the cost of living in rural areas.

• It reduced the need for public sanitation services.

Answer explanation

The introduction of mass transit systems enabled cities to grow beyond their original boundaries by facilitating easier movement of people, leading to urban sprawl and the development of new neighborhoods.

What was a common reason for immigrants to settle in ethnic neighborhoods?

• To find better job opportunities.

• To access superior education systems.

• To preserve their cultural heritage.

• To learn new languages quickly.

Answer explanation

Immigrants often settle in ethnic neighborhoods to preserve their cultural heritage, allowing them to maintain traditions, language, and community ties, which fosters a sense of belonging and support.

What are political machines?

• big business leaders that finance elections with private donations

• professional ballot counters

• informal political groups designed to gain and keep power

• media groups that control information given to the public

Answer explanation

Political machines are informal political groups designed to gain and keep power, often through patronage and manipulation of the electoral process, rather than being tied to specific businesses or media.

What did the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 do?

• Ban Chinese laborers from coming to the United States

• Ban Chinese Americans from the banking industry

• Ban Chinese people from the California Gold Rush

• all of the choices

Answer explanation

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 specifically banned Chinese laborers from immigrating to the United States, making it the first significant law restricting immigration based on nationality. The other options are incorrect.

The purpose of the Pendleton Act of 1883 was to?

• fill government jobs on the basis of merit.

• ensure that appointments to government jobs were approved by Congress.

• declare illegal the system of city political machines and boss rule.

• establish the first racial quotas for government jobs.

Answer explanation

The Pendleton Act of 1883 aimed to reform the federal job system by establishing that government jobs should be filled based on merit rather than political connections, thus promoting a more qualified workforce.

A major cause of discrimination toward the “new immigrants” who came to the United States after 1880 was the belief that they...

• were better educated than native-born Americans

• had a higher standard of living than most Americans

• adapted easily to American culture

• competed with Americans for jobs as unskilled laborers

Answer explanation

A major cause of discrimination toward new immigrants was the belief that they competed with native-born Americans for jobs as unskilled laborers, leading to economic fears and resentment.

Whites accused Chinese workers on the West Coast of

• taking “white” jobs

• claiming the best land.

• destroying “Oriental” schools.

• attacking railroad property.

Answer explanation

Whites accused Chinese workers of taking 'white' jobs, reflecting racial tensions and economic competition during the period. This accusation was a common sentiment among those who felt threatened by the influx of Chinese laborers.

Why was bicycling originally a male-only sport?

• Early bicycles had air-filled tires.

• Early bicycles were too dangerous.

• Early bicycles were built without a crossbar.

• Early bicycles had two tires of the same size.

Answer explanation

Bicycling was originally considered too dangerous for women due to the design and speed of early bicycles, which led to a perception that it was a male-only sport. Safety concerns limited women's participation.