Gilded Age Immigration and Urbanization

The video covers immigration and urbanization during the Gilded Age, focusing on the Pendleton Civil Service Act, political machines, and the impact of immigration. It discusses the push and pull factors of immigration, the rapid urbanization of cities, and the social issues that arose, such as child labor and nativism.

What was the main purpose of the Pendleton Civil Service Act?

• To promote agricultural development

• To ensure federal jobs were filled based on merit

• To increase political patronage

• To reduce taxes for big businesses

How did political machines influence elections during the Gilded Age?

• By promoting free and fair elections

• By using new immigrants to manipulate votes

• By reducing the number of eligible voters

• By supporting only independent candidates

Which regions did the new immigrants primarily come from during the second wave of immigration?

• Australia and New Zealand

• Northern and Western Europe

• Southern and Eastern Europe

• Africa and the Middle East

What was a significant pull factor for immigrants coming to the United States during the Gilded Age?

• Population pressure

• Religious oppression

• Political tyranny

• Plenty of land and work

What was a major reason for the rapid urbanization during the Gilded Age?

• Decline in factory jobs

• Rise in rural land prices

• Increased mechanization of agriculture

• Decrease in immigration

What was one of the negative consequences of rapid urbanization?

• Better public transportation

• Increased crime and inadequate housing

• Decreased cultural attractions

• Improved sanitation

Which social issue was NOT prevalent during the Gilded Age?

• Nativism

• Poor living conditions

• Child labor

• Universal suffrage

What was a common accusation against immigrants by nativists during the Gilded Age?

• They were increasing agricultural output

• They were enhancing cultural diversity

• They were responsible for crime and job loss

• They were improving the economy

What was the Social Gospel movement focused on?

• Encouraging political corruption

• Supporting industrial monopolies

• Applying Christian ethics to social problems

• Promoting atheism

Which group faced significant racism and limited civil rights despite the end of slavery?

• Native Americans

• African-Americans

• Asian immigrants

• European immigrants