Period 6 Review

Who was known for developing the Standard Oil Company and becoming immensely wealthy?

• Andrew Carnegie

• Henry Ford

• J.P. Morgan

• John D. Rockefeller

What act was passed in 1890 to prevent single corporations from controlling an entire industry?

• The Homestead Act

• The Clayton Antitrust Act

• The Sherman Antitrust Act

• The Federal Reserve Act

Which city was highlighted as a major destination for immigrants in the late 19th century?

• Chicago

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• New York City

In what year was the Chinese Exclusion Act, which placed massive restrictions on Chinese immigration, enacted?

• 1882

• 1890

• 1901

• 1875

What was the primary goal of the Populist movement developed in response to the Panic of 1893?

• To improve the lives of mainstream Americans

• To reduce tariffs

• To promote urbanization

• To support industrialists