U.S. History STAAR review quiz

For what reason would American begin expanding westward?

• Desire for land and economic opportunities.
• Desire to bring freedom and Christianity to the natives.

• Need for military expansion and control.
• Pursuit of diplomatic relations with foreign nations.

True or False: Gilded means made of Gold

• True
• False

What is a Muckraker?

• a journalist who exposes corruption and social injustices.

• a historian who writes about ancient cultures.

• a politician who promotes reforms.

• a type of environmental activist.

What was America like during the Gilded Age?

• Rapid industrial growth, urbanization, social inequality, and political corruption.

• The government were implementing Anti-trust laws to prevent inequality

• The Gilded Age was characterized by widespread equality and fairness.
• Agrarian with little industrial activity.

Select all that apply: All of the following were progressive Era reforms except;

• Big business act of 1901

• Sherman Anti-Trust act

• Interstate Commerce act

• Pure Food and Drug Act of 1907

• Big Stick diplomacy

Which of the following best describes the role of monopolies during the Gilded Age?

• They controlled large sectors of the economy, often stifling competition.

• They focused primarily on agricultural production.

• They promoted small business growth and fair competition.

• Monopolies were illegal and did not exist during this period.

Who was known for exposing the harsh conditions in urban tenements during the Gilded Age?

• Jacob Riis

• Andrew Carnegie

• Upton Sinclair

• John D. Rockefeller

True or False: The Gilded Age saw significant growth in immigration to the United States.

• True

• False

How did America use the Monroe Doctrine to justify American Imperialism?

• Claiming the right to intervene in Latin America to prevent European interference.

• America used the Monroe Doctrine to promote trade with Europe.
• The Monroe Doctrine was a policy against Asian expansion.
• Support European colonization.

Connect the following events: Progressive Era, Gilded Age, American imperialism