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WorksheetsUnit 16- Turn of the Century U.S.
Total questions: 118
Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins
What were problems that big cities faced at the turn of the century?
disease
lack of indoor plumbing
trash pickup
all of the above
Journalist who wrote to expose injustices in society were called
(a)
Journalist who focused on the housing issues of New York City
Ida Barnett
Jacob Riis
Ida Wells
Upton Sinclair
Term for the party that formed to help farmers with their economic situation
Democrats
Republicans
Populist
None of the above
Nativists believed ..
Immigrants threatened the American way of Life and Democracy.
White Protestants were superior to other immigrant groups.
Immigrants stole jobs from natives.
All of the above.
In the 1890s, which of the following were results of increased industrialization in the United States?
(Choose 4 that apply)
Exploitation of factory workers
Development of urban tenement housing
Increased immigration
Rise of labor unions
Federal attempts to close the western frontier
Why did the new immigrants of the late 1800s experience more discrimination than those of the early 1800s?
Most of them came from the Anglo-Saxon regions of Northern and Western Europe.
They spoke unfamiliar languages, brought new cultural traditions, and lacked valuable labor skills.
Most of them settled in rural areas, taking agricultural jobs away from American citizens.
They easily adjusted to life in America and quickly took control of local political parties
In the late 19th Century, both American manufacturers and workers demanded high tariffs on goods imported into the United States. Why did they support this policy?
They hoped to lower the price of imports because foreign goods were usually better quality.
By making domestic goods more expensive, Americans would stand to make more money.
They believed their jobs and goods would be protected from foreign competition.
This government policy would improve trade relations with foreign countries.
“Long ago it was said that "one half of the world does not know how the other half lives." That was true then. It did not know because it did not care. The half that was on top cared little for the struggles, and less for the fate of those who were underneath, so long as it was able to hold them there and keep its own seat.
- Jacob Riis, How The Other Half Lives
Which group of people is the above quote and image MOST LIKELY referring to?
African American sharecroppers
Immigrants living in urban tenements
Chinese and Irish railroad workers living in tent villages
Populist protestors camped outside the White House
Which term BEST describes the United States government's policies towards Big Business during the Gilded Age?
Regulatory
Mercantilist
Laissez-faire
Progressive
What impact did the increased use of electricity have on factory workers in America?
Increased productivity and longer working hours
Decreased productivity and safer working conditions
Increased productivity and shorter working hours
A decrease in the need of immigrant labor
Which conditions are most characteristic of urban slums in the 1890s?
crowded tenements, sweatshops, lack of sanitation
brownstone townhouses, horse stables, public drinking fountains
large department stores, paved sidewalks, train stations
high rise apartment buildings, trolley service, public parks
What new invention made taller buildings more practical for inhabitants?
steel frames
urban planning
immigrant labor
elevators
Where could the poor find assistance from social reformers?
immigration centers
skyscrapers
tenements
settlement houses
What was a negative aspect of political machines?
They often lost elections.
They were usually corrupt.
They did not help immigrants.
They were unable to control cities.
Which of the following characterizes the federal government in the late 1800s.
Government Officials were constantly thrown in jail on corruption charges.
Government officials worked hard to improve the lives of the poor.
Government officials were quiet, dutiful servants to their voters.
Government officials were often involved in profitable scandals.
What goal are you trying to achieve if you're looking to make urban reforms?
getting rid of a capitalistic economy
eliminating political machines/bosses
conservation of natural resources
ending racial discrimination
Why did we want to get rid of political machines?
it was too easy to be corrupt and it was considered to be undemocratic
people didn't participate in the elections
there wasn't anyone willing to become a part of the machines
most people thought they were too much like a labor union
Those who wanted to make economic reform may have been concerned about which issue?
the influence of monopolies and trusts
eliminating political machines/bosses
conservation of natural resources
ending racial discrimination
What was the name of the political machine in NYC in the 1800s?
Rockefeller Hall
Carnegie Hall
Ordway Hall
Tammany Hall
Someone who uses their position as an elected official to engage in fraudulent activities could be accused of:
being corrupt
being ambitious
being controlling
being monopolistic
What was Jacob Riis reveal to the public through his book, How The Other Half Lives?
living conditions of the tenement buildings in New York
working conditions of a textile mill
food production of a meatpacking plant
medical care of soldiers in WWI
writers who raked up the 'muck' or dirt of American life.
muckrakers
imperialists
progressives
idealists
• High crime rate
• Poor sanitation
In the early 1900s, these problems were most directly a result of
Poorly built overcrowded apartment buildings were
settlement houses
skyscrapers
tenements
benevolent societies
The Pendleton Act, also known as the Civil Service Reform Act, was passed in 1883 to:
address concerns about the corruption of the spoils system.
legalize the practice of political patronage.
standardize bureaucratic procedures.
replace the merit-based system of promotion with political patronage.
What was the main goal of the Temperance movement?
To promote the consumption of alcohol
To reduce the consumption of alcohol
To increase the production of alcohol
To promote the sale of alcohol
How did immigrants regard public eduction?
as an aid to assimilation
as a threat to cultural heritage
as a path to advancement
all of the above
Which of the following best characterizes the Gilded Age?
The discovery of goldfields in the West led to an increase in the amount of money issued for circulation.
Industrialists used their connections with corrupt government officials for material gain and political power.
In the Deep South a sharp increase in immigration brought a boom in construction and industry.
Small, family-owned farms were bought and consolidated to form large agricultural corporations.
"My party's in power in the city, and it's goin' to undertake a lot of public improvements. Well, I'm tipped off, say, that they're going to lay out a new park at a certain place. I see my opportunity and I take it. I go to that place and buy up all the land I can in the neighborhood. Then the board of this or that makes its plan public, and there is a rush to get my land, which nobody cared particular for before. Ain't it perfectly honest to charge a good price and make a profit on my investment and foresight? Of course, it is. Well, that's honest graft."
-- George Washington Plunkitt, Plunkitt of Tammany Hall, 1905
Which action is best described by this excerpt?
Elected leaders helped immigrants to assimilate to life in the United States.
Political Machines justified corruption while providing benefits to communities.
Progressive leaders protested eminent domain laws in the United States.
Muckrakers tried to uncover government scandals in urban communities.
The shared beliefs, values, and ways of life of a group, is known as...?
Ethnicity
Culture
Race
Ideology
The crowded apartments in New York City that provided poor ventilation and no indoor plumbing, were called...?
Section Eight
Tenements
Condominiums
Ghettos
Which of these statements best describes the way new immigrants lived in cities?
They usually lived in culturally diverse neighborhoods
They usually lived in large comfortable apartments
They generally lived among others who share their culture
They lived in safe, well-cared-for buildings
The belief that immigrants are inferior to “established” Americans, was called?
Nativism
Racism
Elitism
Genocide
Which of the following was a fear about immigrants expressed by Nativists?
They would destroy American culture
They would refuse to take jobs
They would marry white women
They would take college scholarships from American children
Which of the following is an example of successful Nativist efforts to pressure politicians to limit immigration?
Plessy v. Ferguson
The Homestead Act
The Emergency Quota Act
The Indian Removal Act
Chinese immigration to America skyrocketed in the 1850s for all of the following reasons; EXCEPT?
Free land in the cities
The California Golds Rush
Railroad Construction jobs
Opportunities to send money home to families in China
What legislation was passed that restricted Chinese immigration, and prevented Chinese immigrants from becoming US citizens?
21st Amendment
The Immigration Act of 1917
The Chinese Exclusion Act
18th Amendment
Immigrants were faced with enormous challenges, such as learning a new language and looking for places to work and live.
true
false
European and Russian immigrants entered the United States through
Easter Island
Angel Island
Fantasy Island
Ellis Island
Why were immigrants only able to bring a few personal items when they traveled to America?
Everything else would be provided for them once they arrived.
The boats were overcrowded.
Immigrants didn't want to bring their personal items with them.
All of the these
The first thing an immigrant went through when they got off the boat?
They had their belongings searched.
They were through a health screening.
They paid a fee to enter the country.
They were assigned a new name.
The type of buildings that immigrants lived in.
tenement buildings
high rises
public housing
shanties
Chinese immigrants entered through this city to gain access to America.
Seattle
Kansas City
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Which of the following was a problem in tenement buildings?
check all that apply
lack of natural light
no fresh air
poor ventilation
no indoor plumbing
Immigrants were often excluded from jobs, housing, and educational opportunities.
true
false
Nativists blamed immigrants for many problems, such as overcrowding, poverty, crime and violence, and unemployment.
true
false
Immigrants were believed to be unable to _______ and become truly American.
assimilate
become employed
speak English
practice their own religion
Ellis Island is in...
Washington D.C.
New York harbour
San Francisco
Seattle harbour
People emigrated to the USA because of:
political instability
restrictive religious laws
deteriorating economic conditions
deteriorating climate conditions
Who could avoid the inspection?
first class passengers
second class passengers
third class passengers
steerage class passengers
In the end, the medical exam took...
6 seconds
6 minutes
10 minutes
an hour
30 minutes
Immigrants were asked....
20 questions
19 questions
29 questions
30 questions
39 questions
In fact, only ........ were rejected and sent back.
2%
5%
10%
12%
The authorities cut down the flow of immigrants thanks to the...
Percentage Laws
Data Laws
Quota Laws
Census Laws
Where were most of the immigrants who came to America through Ellis Island from?
China
Europe
Mexico
Africa
According to the video, why did people migrate to the US? (More than one answer is possible)
starting a new life
poverty
health insurance
persecution
Immigrants came mostly from which region in Europe in the THIRD Wave of immigration?
South and East
North and West
Central
What was the prominent location many migrants came through when arriving on the East coast
Plymouth Rock
Ellis Island
Angel Island
New Orleans
What term is commonly used in reference to those opposed to immigrant workers?
socialism
nativism
machine politics
populism
Where is Angel Island located?
New York
China
Chicago
San Francisco
Once in America, most new immigrants settled in what type of environment?
Ethnic neighborhoods and big cities
suburbs of big cities
rural farmland
At Ellis Island, immigrants went through what kind of inspections?
Medical and Financial
Legal and Financial
Medical and Legal
ALL of the following are Push Factors for immigrants except?
Religious Persecution
Political Persecution
Low Resources
Land and work
The following political cartoon highlights the impact of the CHINESE EXCLUSION ACT.
Which of the following statements explains what the Act did?
It made it much easier for Chinese Immigrants to enter the United States.
Many Chinese people homesick and wanted to go back home.
It allowed more Chinese people to be included in American politics.
It made it very difficult for Chinese Immigrants to enter the United States.
What impact did immigration have on cities?
Economic growth: There were more businesses making money.
Urbanization: Populations grew, but cities were dirty and buildings became over crowded
Higher Crime Rates:
There was more crime committed in the cities.
Improved Safety: There were more people around to stop or witness crimes, so there were less crimes committed.
The Know-Nothing political party was formed to
represent nativist interests and limit immigration
support immigrants as they arrived
end the Chinese Exclusion Act
support the Civil War
The shared beliefs, values, and ways of life of a group, is known as...?
Ethnicity
Culture
Race
Ideology
The crowded apartments in New York City that provided poor ventilation and no indoor plumbing, were called...?
Section Eight
Tenements
Condominiums
Ghettos
Which of these statements best describes the way new immigrants lived in cities?
They usually lived in culturally diverse neighborhoods
They usually lived in large comfortable apartments
They generally lived among others who share their culture
They lived in safe, well-cared-for buildings
The belief that immigrants are inferior to “established” Americans, was called?
Nativism
Racism
Elitism
Genocide
Which of the following was a fear about immigrants expressed by Nativists?
They would destroy American culture
They would refuse to take jobs
They would marry white women
They would take college scholarships from American children
Which of the following is an example of successful Nativist efforts to pressure politicians to limit immigration?
Plessy v. Ferguson
The Homestead Act
The Emergency Quota Act
The Indian Removal Act
Chinese immigration to America skyrocketed in the 1850s for all of the following reasons; EXCEPT?
Free land in the cities
The California Golds Rush
Railroad Construction jobs
Opportunities to send money home to families in China
What legislation was passed that restricted Chinese immigration, and prevented Chinese immigrants from becoming US citizens?
21st Amendment
The Immigration Act of 1917
The Chinese Exclusion Act
18th Amendment
Immigrants were faced with enormous challenges, such as learning a new language and looking for places to work and live.
true
false
European and Russian immigrants entered the United States through
Easter Island
Angel Island
Fantasy Island
Ellis Island
Why were immigrants only able to bring a few personal items when they traveled to America?
Everything else would be provided for them once they arrived.
The boats were overcrowded.
Immigrants didn't want to bring their personal items with them.
All of the these
The first thing an immigrant went through when they got off the boat?
They had their belongings searched.
They were through a health screening.
They paid a fee to enter the country.
They were assigned a new name.
The type of buildings that immigrants lived in.
tenement buildings
high rises
public housing
shanties
Chinese immigrants entered through this city to gain access to America.
Seattle
Kansas City
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Which of the following was a problem in tenement buildings?
check all that apply
lack of natural light
no fresh air
poor ventilation
no indoor plumbing
Immigrants were often excluded from jobs, housing, and educational opportunities.
true
false
Nativists blamed immigrants for many problems, such as overcrowding, poverty, crime and violence, and unemployment.
true
false
Immigrants were believed to be unable to _______ and become truly American.
assimilate
become employed
speak English
practice their own religion
Ellis Island is in...
Washington D.C.
New York harbour
San Francisco
Seattle harbour
People emigrated to the USA because of:
political instability
restrictive religious laws
deteriorating economic conditions
deteriorating climate conditions
Who could avoid the inspection?
first class passengers
second class passengers
third class passengers
steerage class passengers
In the end, the medical exam took...
6 seconds
6 minutes
10 minutes
an hour
30 minutes
Immigrants were asked....
20 questions
19 questions
29 questions
30 questions
39 questions
In fact, only ........ were rejected and sent back.
2%
5%
10%
12%
The authorities cut down the flow of immigrants thanks to the...
Percentage Laws
Data Laws
Quota Laws
Census Laws
Where were most of the immigrants who came to America through Ellis Island from?
China
Europe
Mexico
Africa
According to the video, why did people migrate to the US? (More than one answer is possible)
starting a new life
poverty
health insurance
persecution
Immigrants came mostly from which region in Europe in the THIRD Wave of immigration?
South and East
North and West
Central
What was the prominent location many migrants came through when arriving on the East coast
Plymouth Rock
Ellis Island
Angel Island
New Orleans
What term is commonly used in reference to those opposed to immigrant workers?
socialism
nativism
machine politics
populism
Where is Angel Island located?
New York
China
Chicago
San Francisco
Once in America, most new immigrants settled in what type of environment?
Ethnic neighborhoods and big cities
suburbs of big cities
rural farmland
At Ellis Island, immigrants went through what kind of inspections?
Medical and Financial
Legal and Financial
Medical and Legal
ALL of the following are Push Factors for immigrants except?
Religious Persecution
Political Persecution
Low Resources
Land and work
The following political cartoon highlights the impact of the CHINESE EXCLUSION ACT.
Which of the following statements explains what the Act did?
It made it much easier for Chinese Immigrants to enter the United States.
Many Chinese people homesick and wanted to go back home.
It allowed more Chinese people to be included in American politics.
It made it very difficult for Chinese Immigrants to enter the United States.
What impact did immigration have on cities?
Economic growth: There were more businesses making money.
Urbanization: Populations grew, but cities were dirty and buildings became over crowded
Higher Crime Rates:
There was more crime committed in the cities.
Improved Safety: There were more people around to stop or witness crimes, so there were less crimes committed.
The Know-Nothing political party was formed to
represent nativist interests and limit immigration
support immigrants as they arrived
end the Chinese Exclusion Act
support the Civil War
