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Unit 4 Basic Topics

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why did progressives go after political machines in the early 1900s?

a)

they denied voting rights to the poor

b)

the accepted bribes in return for favors

c)

they wasted money on military and deficit spending

d)

they discriminated immigrants and poor working class members

2.

Which of the following is true about machines in relation to farming in the late 1800's - early 1900's?

a)

Made farming easier allowing for more crops to be grown faster

b)

Too many crops grown, led to over production and loss of profit

c)

Nothing could replace the value of a slave and slave labor; not even machines

d)

There was no significant difference in moving from slave labor to machine labor

3.

The law of supply and demand states which of the following is true?

a)

Over production leads to high supply which leads to drop in prices

b)

Over production leads to high demand which leads to drop in prices

c)

Low supply and low demand means high prices

d)

We never talked about supply and demand

4.

place the following in the correct category

Categorize the following

Railroad shipping costs HIGH

Bank regulations non existent

Overproduction

Gold Standard

Bi-Metalism

Regulation of Railroads

Regulation of banks

Populist/Democrat Party

Fighting AGAINST FARMERS
Fighting FOR FARMERS
5.

What is this for?

a)

Christian Revival

b)

Bi-Metalism

c)

Gold Standard

d)

5th Crusades

6.

Which of the following connected the country in ways never before seen?

a)

The Appalachian Trail

b)

The Transcontinental Railroad

c)

Sears and Roebuck Catalogue

d)

Interstate Highway System

7.

Match the following

a)

Theodore Roosevelt

1.

Bull Moose Party / 1/2 Republican

b)

William Howard Taft

2.

Republican Party

c)

Woodrow Wilson

3.

Democrat Party

d)

Election of 1912

4.

Split of Republican Party

e)

Election of 1896

5.

$$$ beats Populism

8.

Match the following

a)

Exodusters

1.

Former slaves moving WEST

b)

SCABS

2.

Former slaves busting strikes in North

c)

Buffalo Soldiers

3.

Black soldiers in West

d)

Old Immigrants

4.

North West Europe: GB, France

e)

New Immigrants

5.

South East Europe: Poland, Italy, Russia

9.

Which of the following groups was MOST affected by the creation of the Transcontinental Railroad, the passage of the Dawes ACT, and the "understanding" of Manifest Destiny practices?

a)

White Men, now can make more money than every before

b)

Black Men, now can spread all throughout the country

c)

Native Americans, no one cares. God said we could have their stuff

d)

Women, black/white/immigrant, everything got better immediately as soon as they moved out west

10.

First ever law passed that specifically discriminated against an immigrant group due to problems with their influence in the USA was what?

a)
National Origins Act of 1929
b)
Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
c)
Alien Registration Act of 1940
d)
Immigration Act of 1924
11.

Match the following with what got them citizenship and then allowed them to vote

a)

White Men

1.

More land, more influence you have

b)

Black Men

2.

13, 14, 15 Amendment

c)

Women

3.

19A in 1920

d)

Native Americans

4.

Savages, Until 1924 granted them 14A

12.

Booker T. and W.E.B. DuBois didnt have much in common, but they did believe that this was important for equality for blacks in America.

a)

Education

b)

Finances

c)

Voting Rights

d)

Desegregation

13.

How did the Populist Party view the concept of laissez-faire economics?

a)

They supported Laissez-Faire because it bred competition

b)

They supported Laissez-Faire because of the Gold Standard

c)

They opposed Laissez-Faire because they wanted more government regulations

d)

They opposed Laissez-Faire because it benefited farmers the most in the economy

14.

Match the following

a)

Indentured Servents

1.

White servants typically for 7 years

b)

African Slaves

2.

Slavery in the USA, until 1865

c)

Convict Lease System

3.

American prisoners rented out as slaves

15.

In every major strike/riot/workers issue, the government would always side with who?

a)

The workers, they are the people they protect

b)

The workers, only because they were taxed more

c)

The business owner, they make the money

d)

No one, Laissez-Faire meant the government let things play out

16.

Which of the following are most associated with Andrew Carnegie?

a)

Horizontal Integration

b)

Vertical Integration

c)

Standard Oil

d)

Innovative use of the Bessemer Process

e)

Gospel of Wealth

17.

Which of the following amendments would WOMEN most agree with and want to be added to the constitution?

a)

13

b)

14

c)

19

d)

21

18.

In the 1890s, which of the following were results of increased industrialization in the United States? (PICK 4)

a)

Exploitation of Factory Workers

b)

Development of urban tenement housing

c)

Rise of Labor Unions

d)

Increased immigration

e)

Federal attempts to close the western frontier

19.

Best part about a factory worker in the 1900s, is you no longer needed to know what you were doing to work. You are essentially classified as ______________, so anyone could do your job.

a)

Unskilled Labor

b)

Native Americans

c)

Muckraker

d)

Labor Union

20.

Which of the following tactics would a Union leader desire to negotiate between the owner and the Union?

a)

Child Labor

b)

Collective Bargaining Agreement

c)

Lockouts by the owner

d)

Laissez-Faire Economic Policy

21.

As a political machine, which group of people would you most directly focus on to receive their votes?

a)

Immigrants coming in from Ellis Island

b)

Native Americans seeking equality

c)

Black Men looking for full equality

d)

White Women looking to use their voice for the first time in government

22.

The creation of the railroad system was so important that the US government did what to increase the number of tracks across the country?

a)
Built highways to connect cities more efficiently.
b)
Increased taxes on railroad companies to fund construction.
c)
Established a nationalized railroad system without private companies.
d)

Provided land grants and subsidies to railroad companies and entrepreneurs.

23.

Which president passed the Pacific Railway Act in 1862 and why?

a)

Roosevelt, Get the South connected to the North after the war

b)

Lincoln, connect the West for money and expansion

c)

Grant, get to the West for the California Gold

d)

McKinley, Robber Barons need the railway for more $$$

24.

Which of the following statements about the picture is true in regards to the cattle industry in the 1800/1900s?

a)

Congress passed legislation imposing tariffs on imported beef.

b)

Most of the cowboys on cattle drives were European immigrants.

c)

The cattle industry was nationalized under the Department of Agriculture.

d)

The railroad and meatpacking industries ended the need for cattle drives.

25.

Based on the picture, which statement best explains the Federal Reserve Act of 1913?

a)

Anti-Federalist reform to limit private business investment opportunities

b)

Progressive Reform to promote financial stability in the country

c)

Robber Baron reform to increase the wage gap in the country

d)

Legislation by the Captains of Industry to secure political status

26.

As a nativist, your belief is very simple... America is for ____________

a)

Americans

b)

Everyone

c)

Money

d)

Immigrants

27.

Any time you see the words HOMESTEAD, HOMESTEAD ACT, OR HOMESTEADER... you should think of this

a)

Federal government policy encouraging migration to the west

b)

Federal government policy limiting immigration

c)

Federal government policy discouraging westward migration due to Native American retaliation

d)

Federal government policy forcing Native Americans off their land with financial compensation

28.

Match the following president with their policy

a)

Wilson

1.

Progressivism and women's rights

b)

McKinley

2.

Laissez-Faire, free enterprise, Make $$$

c)

Roosevelt

3.

Conservationism and Trust Busting

29.

Which of the following are examples of government crackdowns on unfair business practices?

a)

Interstate Commerce Act

b)

Sherman Anti-Trust Act

c)

Clayton Anti Trust Act

d)

All of the above

30.

Which of the following is the correct definition of a "muckraker?"

a)
A politician who promotes environmental policies.
b)
A journalist who exposes corruption and social injustices.
c)
A scientist who conducts laboratory research.
d)
A journalist who writes fiction stories.
31.

Which of the following reasons led to more discrimination of immigrants in the late 1800's than those in the late 1700's?

a)

Many of them came from familiar regions and brought skills needed in American society to make money

b)

Many spoke unfamiliar languages, had different traditions and religions, and lacked any skills valuable to American society

c)

Their religion was so similar to that practiced in the USA that nativists found them to be copy-cat religions

d)

These people were discriminated no more or less than those in the late 1700's

32.

When you see this picture, of Rockefeller and his "rose" that is fertilized by his "dead competitors," you should think of this idea

a)

Regulated Capitalism

b)

Social Darwinism

c)

The Gospel of Wealth

d)

The need for oil in America

33.

Place the correct explanations with the correct form of integration

Categorize the following

Buying up all resources for a product

Buying supply lines for a product

Controlling all aspects of production, but not all manufactures

Making an actual monopoly

Buying out your competitors

Creating a Trust

Vertical Integration
Horizontal Integration
34.

Which of the following groups was impacted the most by the following policies and practices?

1. The Homestead Act

2. Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad

3. Killing of the buffalo

a)

South Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians

b)

The Plains Indians

c)

The Exodusters and Buffalo Soldiers

d)

Western women and the Sooners

35.

What major impact did the expansion of western railroad systems have on Native Americans?

a)
Enhanced cultural exchange between settlers and Native Americans.
b)
The expansion of western railroad systems resulted in the displacement and disruption of Native American communities.
c)
Increased trade opportunities for Native Americans.
d)
Improved living conditions for Native American tribes.
36.

Match the following

a)

Support government regulations to help society and business

1.

Progressives

b)

Accepting bribes and financial compensation in return for votes

2.

Political Machines

c)

Protecting wildlife in the country with the establishment of National Parks

3.

Conservationist

d)

Making money by any means nessecary

4.

Robber Barons

37.

Why was the implementation of poll taxes so incredibly effective in limiting voting rights of African Americans in the late 1800's/early 1900's?

a)

Many could not read to understand how much money they had to pay

b)

Many did not have the financial stability to pay the tax

c)

Many would not pay the tax to vote in the USA

d)

Poll taxes were ineffective and other means of limitations were used

38.

Which of the following were the PRIMARY goals of President Theodore Roosevelt's Trust-busting policies?

a)
To break up monopolies and promote fair competition.
b)
To promote international trade agreements and tariffs.
c)
To support only small businesses and eliminate large corporations.
d)
To increase government control over all businesses.
39.

Jane Addams created the Hull House in response to needing to help which specific individuals?

a)
Local business owners
b)
Rural farmers
c)
Wealthy families
d)
Immigrants and the urban poor
40.

Match the following

a)

Womens Voting Rights/Suffrage

1.

19

b)

Direct Election of Senators

2.

17

c)

Prohibition

3.

18

d)

Progressive Era Amendments

4.

17/18/19

41.

Which of the following is the primary goal of a tariff?

a)
To increase government revenue
b)
To promote international trade
c)
To lower consumer prices
d)
To protect domestic industries
42.

If there is ever an issue with a labor union and a business, the government typically does what?

a)

Supports the Union

b)

Supports the Business

c)

Stays out of the conflict

d)

Acts as a 3rd party arbitrator

43.

Match the following

a)

Urban life, Street life, Immigrant life, and Pictures of the poor

1.

Jacob Riis

b)

Fighting John D. Rockefeller

2.

Ida Tarbell

c)

The Jungle and the meat packing industry

3.

Upton Sinclair

44.

With no competition, monopolies can exist with no outside influence and can do what to the price of goods?

a)

Raise them as high as they want

b)

Lower them to keep up with cost of living

c)

Keep them the same as they cost to make them

d)

Look out for the consumer and make fair prices throughout the market

45.

Which of the following was a government response to the problems highlighted in the political cartoon?

a)

The Clayton Antitrust Act

b)

The Federal Reserve Act

c)

The Pure Food and Drug Act

d)

Ratification of the 20th Amendment

46.

In which of the following battles did the Plains Indians defeat the US military?

a)
Battle of Gettysburg
b)
Battle of Antietam
c)
Battle of Yorktown
d)
Battle of Little Bighorn
47.

What was the movement that took place before prohibition (18A), where women were against alcohol consumption in the United States?

a)
National Women's Suffrage Association
b)

The Prohibitionary Period

c)

The Temperance Movement

d)
Women's Anti-Alcohol League
48.

What do abolitionists, conservationists, and civil rights advocates all have in common in the 18/1900's?

a)

They all advocated for more involvement and reform from the Federal Government.

b)
They were primarily concerned with international relations.
c)
They promoted environmental destruction.
d)
They focused solely on economic issues.
49.

Which of the following is where the Battle of Little Bighorn took place?

50.

Which of the following is where the Promontory Point Utah is?

51.

Which of the following is where the Ellis Island New York?